2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)
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calvinchua\" post_id=\"1972827\" time=\"1587909528\" user_id=\"169999:
hi calvinchua,
For my DS, it was scheduled to have supplementary lessons for 2 weeks in June.
Now it is cancelled...
don't let circumstances stop u, from having supplementary lessons.
Eg.
Even if your school had cancelled the Supp lesson,
counter-propose (suggest) to your child primary school's Maths Teacher, please continue to conduct online Supp lessons, using either interactive Zoom technology or Google classroom.
Your child can still stay at home, benefit these online Supp lesson.
Before your child enter the online Supp class, get him (her) to prepare a list of questions before hand first, to clarify with Tr on the spot. ie. get the maximum benefit learning, out of this online Supp lesson.
Alternately, one solution out is
- from your child's own P6 class, from your class parents whatsapp chat group, find out who are those students who are keen to attend Supp class, gather names of those P6 students, then inform your class subject Tr, said u have gathered x number of students very keen to conduct the online Supp class. Then u (parent) go into Zoom, create a host-id, tell teacher which day/ what time slot, these group of x students are waiting excitedly for the online Supp lesson, to proceed. In other words, be pro-active. On your own initiative, dont let physical circumtances bar u, from what u want your child to learn. We know that covid-19 is giving us a difficult time. But let's be brave, persevere on. Let us press on, together -
Victoria School e open house on 16 May 2020:
https://victoria.moe.edu.sg/e-openhouse-2020/ -
phtthp\" post_id=\"1972829\" time=\"1587910928\" user_id=\"35251:
Excellent suggestion. Teachers are so kind and they also mentioned the same to my son to contact them for any doubts. Hopefully we will overcome this tough situation!!
hi calvinchua,calvinchua\" post_id=\"1972827\" time=\"1587909528\" user_id=\"169999:
For my DS, it was scheduled to have supplementary lessons for 2 weeks in June.
Now it is cancelled...
don't let circumstances stop u, from having supplementary lessons.
Eg.
Even if your school had cancelled the Supp lesson,
counter-propose (suggest) to your child primary school's Maths Teacher, please continue to conduct online Supp lessons, using either interactive Zoom technology or Google classroom.
Your child can still stay at home, benefit these online Supp lesson.
Before your child enter the online Supp class, get him (her) to prepare a list of questions before hand first, to clarify with Tr on the spot. ie. get the maximum benefit learning, out of this online Supp lesson.
Alternately, one solution out is
- from your child's own P6 class, from your class parents whatsapp chat group, find out who are those students who are keen to attend Supp class, gather names of those P6 students, then inform your class subject Tr, said u have gathered x number of students very keen to conduct the online Supp class. Then u (parent) go into Zoom, create a host-id, tell teacher which day/ what time slot, these group of x students are waiting excitedly for the online Supp lesson, to proceed. In other words, be pro-active. On your own initiative, dont let physical circumtances bar u, from what u want your child to learn. We know that covid-19 is giving us a difficult time. But let's be brave, persevere on. Let us press on, together
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Yes,
make use of Technology (a tool) available, to help you cross (hop) over or "jump" across, to the other side of the mountain -
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1972754\" time=\"1587867955\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1972754 time=1587867955 user_id=53606]
The way I read it was it was only for those children who really need it. I think it is more aimed at those Secondary school students who will be taking mother tongue exams in June.
Did any of your kids’ schools release their plan for face-to-face supplementary lessons during the upcoming May holidays? Cos MOE said will allow schools to do this.[/quote] -
nms1\" post_id=\"1973269\" time=\"1588155000\" user_id=\"13601:
If community cases still high then better dun let students go back
The way I read it was it was only for those children who really need it. I think it is more aimed at those Secondary school students who will be taking mother tongue exams in June.[/quote]zac's mum\" post_id=\"1972754\" time=\"1587867955\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1972754 time=1587867955 user_id=53606]Did any of your kids’ schools release their plan for face-to-face supplementary lessons during the upcoming May holidays? Cos MOE said will allow schools to do this.
MT is local papers , can be pushed back with some arrangements by moe.
Hope PRI sch stay home first
There is zero distancing in sch ,
Mine taking psle , teacher actually taught environment, adaptation etc food web already .
Math to drop pie chart , vol only .. why hit drop speed too .. then Teachers n kids not so stress. My p6 math teacher is arranging on line supp lessons in small grp in sch holiday for them -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1973275\" time=\"1588156319\" user_id=\"70594:
If community cases still high then better dun let students go back
The way I read it was it was only for those children who really need it. I think it is more aimed at those Secondary school students who will be taking mother tongue exams in June.nms1\" post_id=\"1973269\" time=\"1588155000\" user_id=\"13601:
[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1972754 time=1587867955 user_id=53606]Did any of your kids’ schools release their plan for face-to-face supplementary lessons during the upcoming May holidays? Cos MOE said will allow schools to do this.
MT is local papers , can be pushed back with some arrangements by moe.
Hope PRI sch stay home first
There is zero distancing in sch ,
Mine taking psle , teacher actually taught environment, adaptation etc food web already .
Math to drop pie chart , vol only .. why hit drop speed too .. then Teachers n kids not so stress. My p6 math teacher is arranging on line supp lessons in small grp in sch holiday for them[/quote]They are dropping speed for PSLE as well - they are removing Speed, Volume, Pie Charts, Solid Figures and Nets. But Volume taught in P5 will still be tested.
O level oral has already been delayed by a few weeks. -
My girl will not have any supplementary lesson nor live streaming HBL now. For her school, only those taking foundation subject have their daily google meet with the teacher. But I’m okay with that because I can guide and ‘grill’ her on her weakest topic 😂
I just realised I’ve been neglecting her studies (unlike her brother - maybe first son lah that’s why all attention on him) now with the circuit breaker, I hope to spend more time with her going through past year papers. -
Any recommendations for joining online PSLE boot camps in May holidays? I am getting such messages from several tuition centres. I tried some free trials, but they were crappy. 300-400 students join and the chat box becomes spam box. I am wondering how the paid online classes are like?
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