2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[sky minecrafter]

@chenlaoshi. Thank you for the kind sharing!


Yes, what you have described is Exactly how our school teachers mark. That is, if the (便条/书信/短信) question does not ask for that information, marks will be deducted when we write extra...

[chenlaoshi]

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chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"1938326\" time=\"1569679821\" user_id=\"162894:

There is no need to mention that \"the script is adapted based from ... ...\". Also, if they need the student to state relevant fee, they will be clearer in their question. 好朋友 does not definitely means he/she must be a child ($15). If fee is required, they will state detailed information like 你六年级的同学志文 or 你的好朋志文友今年十岁 etc.

For note writing question (4 marks), language is worth 2 marks and content is worth 2 marks.
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If 便条 just instruct you to 邀请 and did not mention anything along the line of 告诉他活动详情/报名详情... ... then do not include extra information. However, if the question states that you and your friend have signed up for the activity and your task is to 提醒他关于这项活动... ... etc. then you do need to state the date, time, venue.

Hi chenlaoshi, I wonder why we don't need include a short backgrounder of the drama that was adapted from the children's novel. Won't it be rather terse if you just invite your buddy to a \"abc\" drama with no \"舞台剧的详情“ per question requirement ?

Also, since the performers are all kiddos 小朋友 from that drama school, I'd infer that buddy is also a kiddo ($15). If not sure, maybe just tell buddy both ticket prices, if case he's bringing his parents? Will 0.5m be deducted if I include the Adult price for buddy's info?

I'd be kiasu to include the relevant registration details for buddy to secure 4 marks. Your proposed biantiao probably only garners 2 - 2.5 marks because 90% of your words were lifted from the question and the date, time, venue.

zeit,

I see your point (from a logical/realistic note writing point of view).

However, exam purpose wise, at this stage, the focus is on adhering strictly to the stated tasks/instruction. This note writing question is a very brief 'intro' for Sec sch 实用文 (email writing).

Compared to compre section, kiasu-ism is a big no-no for this note writing question. As mentioned, for this component, language/grammar is /2 marks, content is /2 marks. Adding extra information will be considered as \"ham-tam\". I think many parents will notice their child not being able to achieve full marks partly because of this issue.

Regarding lifting of words, that's actually part of the technique that is applied - maximize the use of text/content given + retrieve relevant/required points from the graphic stimulus.

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chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"1938357\" time=\"1569683231\" user_id=\"162894:

.zeit\" post_id=\"1938348\" time=\"1569681798\" user_id=\"171271:

[quote=chenlaoshi post_id=1938326 time=1569679821 user_id=162894]There is no need to mention that \"the script is adapted based from ... ...\". Also, if they need the student to state relevant fee, they will be clearer in their question. 好朋友 does not definitely means he/she must be a child ($15). If fee is required, they will state detailed information like 你六年级的同学志文 or 你的好朋志文友今年十岁 etc.

For note writing question (4 marks), language is worth 2 marks and content is worth 2 marks.
https://i.ibb.co/ZHrsqJ4/taonan2018.jpg\">

If 便条 just instruct you to 邀请 and did not mention anything along the line of 告诉他活动详情/报名详情... ... then do not include extra information. However, if the question states that you and your friend have signed up for the activity and your task is to 提醒他关于这项活动... ... etc. then you do need to state the date, time, venue.

Hi chenlaoshi, I wonder why we don't need include a short backgrounder of the drama that was adapted from the children's novel. Won't it be rather terse if you just invite your buddy to a \"abc\" drama with no \"舞台剧的详情“ per question requirement ?

Also, since the performers are all kiddos 小朋友 from that drama school, I'd infer that buddy is also a kiddo ($15). If not sure, maybe just tell buddy both ticket prices, if case he's bringing his parents? Will 0.5m be deducted if I include the Adult price for buddy's info?

I'd be kiasu to include the relevant registration details for buddy to secure 4 marks. Your proposed biantiao probably only garners 2 - 2.5 marks because 90% of your words were lifted from the question and the date, time, venue.

zeit,

I see your point (from a logical/realistic note writing point of view).

However, exam purpose wise, at this stage, the focus is on adhering strictly to the stated tasks/instruction. This note writing question is a very brief 'intro' for Sec sch 实用文 (email writing).

Compared to compre section, kiasu-ism is a big no-no for this note writing question. As mentioned, for this component, language/grammar is /2 marks, content is /2 marks. Adding extra information will be considered as \"ham-tam\". I think many parents will notice their child not being able to achieve full marks partly because of this issue.

Regarding lifting of words, that's actually part of the technique that is applied - maximize the use of text/content given + retrieve relevant/required points from the graphic stimulus.[/quote] :thankyou: OK, but almost all the answer keys I've come across will provide a backgrounder as a 'lead-in' to the informal/formal invitation or request for parental permission/approval for participation. :scratchhead:

But teacher won't deduct marks for additional relevant \"详情“ for the recipient, will she? Of course I don't mean plonk in all the redundant contact details of that lady, school group booking details, etc. Doing the latter will definitely cause you to be penalised. But at least a URL of the website for his buddy should be ok in this case, right? After all, basic registration details and ticket price constitute as \"详情\" for buddy so he can decide whether to accept your invitation or not. lol.

OT: Lifting isn't allowed in OEQ I think. Must do S&T.

[patlsy79]

ilovelaksa\" post_id=\"1938271\" time=\"1569665198\" user_id=\"88602:

AAHL\" post_id=\"1938052\" time=\"1569585957\" user_id=\"176898:

Is anyone familiar with the marking criteria for math long answer qn? If the answer is correct, but the methods/ steps shown are entirely wrong, will there be any mark given?

Afaik,
Method wrong answer right no marks
Method right answer wrong partial marks
Method right answer right ofc full marks
Method not important

Can i check.for eggtart qn. My gal 1st part she put 34 as She did not add the 6 eggtarts at the end. But 2nd part she got $1.80. Out of 5 marks how many marks will be awarded cos her working i assume correct.

[chenlaoshi]

.zeit\" post_id=\"1938358\" time=\"1569683840\" user_id=\"171271:

:thankyou: OK, but almost all the answer keys I've come across will provide a backgrounder as a 'lead-in' to the informal/formal invitation or request for parental permission/approval for participation. :scratchhead:

But teacher won't deduct marks for additional relevant \"详情“ for the recipient, will she? Of course I don't mean plonk in all the redundant contact details of that lady, school group booking details, etc. Doing the latter will definitely cause you to be penalised. But at least a URL of the website for his buddy should be ok in this case, right?

OT: Lifting isn't allowed in OEQ I think. Must do S&T.

Regarding, backgrounder as a lead in, they are usually provided in the answering section (the example Username123 quoted happen to be completely blank :p)

PSLE so far (since format change in 2017) did:
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How relevant wise will be judged based on stated requirement. Fees, registration related information etc. will fall under 报名详情.

Not to worry though, the tasks will be very clearly stated. An example from a student's school prelim paper:
https://i.ibb.co/8zckG8Y/2018btps.jpg\">

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sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"1938352\" time=\"1569682450\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=1938352 time=1569682450 user_id=130531]
@chenlaoshi. Thank you for the kind sharing!

Yes, what you have described is Exactly how our school teachers mark. That is, if the (便条/书信/短信) question does not ask for that information, marks will be deducted when we write extra...[/quote]

\"小杰，
《寻梦》是出有关啥的舞台剧？谁导的？免费的么？免费我一定去！需要预定门票么？怎样买票？去哪儿买呢？还是我10月5日当天直接去你说的那个地点就是了？

请回复我！详情不足啊，兄弟！

谢谢！
志文“

[.010675zeit]

Thanks, chenlaoshi! Will read it tomorrow

[chenlaoshi]

.zeit\" post_id=\"1938361\" time=\"1569685267\" user_id=\"171271:

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"1938352\" time=\"1569682450\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=1938352 time=1569682450 user_id=130531]@chenlaoshi. Thank you for the kind sharing!

Yes, what you have described is Exactly how our school teachers mark. That is, if the (便条/书信/短信) question does not ask for that information, marks will be deducted when we write extra...

\"小杰，
《寻梦》是出有关啥的舞台剧？谁导的？免费的么？免费我一定去！需要预定门票么？怎样买票？去哪儿买呢？还是我10月5日当天直接去你说的那个地点就是了？

请回复我！详情不足啊，兄弟！

谢谢！
志文“[/quote]

呵呵，很多时候学生提出类似合理疑问时，我们都会开玩笑说：“其实，干脆把整份通告/广告拍照发给对方不就行了吗？”

简单一句话，基于考试评分准则，无奈啊！

[wanzchan]

Hi parents, does anyone knows if the child is taking foundation Chinese at PSLE and manage to get into express steam in secondary, will the child be taking standard Chinese or foundation Chinese in secondary? Do all secondary School have foundation Chinese? Also can we still apply for Chinese exemption again in Secondary school even though application was rejected in primary school? Many Thanks

[coolgamer]

phtthp\" post_id=\"1938341\" time=\"1569680877\" user_id=\"35251:

Lug tug\" post_id=\"1938288\" time=\"1569670119\" user_id=\"180468:[quote=\"Lug tug\" post_id=1938288 time=1569670119 user_id=180468]Anyone have their math minused a lot? Like 15?

once minus away 15 marks, means reach 85, a bit difficult to achieve A * anymore, because too far away

if raw score say, 88 or 89, still close to 91 although below 91, still possible to grasp A *, after adjustment (moderation) for P6 cohort[/quote]

what bout 87?