2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)

[xanelynn]

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Out of the 4 Psle subjects, noticed that

if the languages' papers (English & Chinese) are hard (tough), the P6 students normally don't cry nor vomit nor flip the table, over English nor Chinese.


Science, the same.
Even if Science is hard, you don't see students crying, do you?


But Maths, strangely,
when is hard, students do cry / vomit / flip table !

Easily understand,CL and Eng you know is hard, but definitely you don’t know you lose 10 marks immediately after you step out while math can.

Sci same. The tough question no one know wrong or right while math everyone know if your answer is diff from other 2-3 persons.

There are marks given to working steps and not totally get zero mark unless students just leave it blank without working.

[Imp75]

While we try to revert to normalcy for the rest of the PSLE papers, please prep the kids that potentially science could be another killer as evidenced by the tough qns posted on ksp forum all these years, esp many of those application questions. Go in with the right mindset and jiayouz for the rest of the PSLE. The end is in sight!!!

[ChiefKiasu]

Lol. Nothing surprising. Of all the papers in PSLE, maths is the only paper which a person can theoretically score full marks. Not possible for the languages, and even for Science where it depends on whether you answered the question in the manner you are expected to.


So it's easy to understand why we complain so much when maths is so tough

[Marina Collection]

For EL , CL & sci , each question usually carries a small weightage and are disparate . So even if there are tough questions , it doesn’t affect the composure of the kids that much . In addition, time for EL and CL is usually ample . But for math , the clock goes ticking away . It’s stressful for the kid . So their mood can be greatly affected once they meet a few difficult questions .


I’ve heard a kid commenting that when she looks at the question now , she can do it . But during the exam , her mind went blank .

[Autumnleaf]

My girl said other papers she’s done, at most 2 difficult questions that appear after question 15. This psle 2021 she felt the questions were difficult from question 6.


I came aross a comment posted by another p6 student that said the same thing. But for her she said from question 9 onward. She also mentioned paper was tougher than. Prelim and every other paper she has done.

Saw another 2 students comment along the same lines too.
I feel bad for the kids when adults just invalidate their views…
Like saying too bad, every year like that what. Kids gotta toughen up, strawberry generation etc.

And doesn’t make it better all the #PSLE2021 jokes from Ikea, Watson, ocbc etc. Its quite insensitive to those that already don’t feel good. In fact reading many of the student’s comment in MOEs FB page, I feel they have more empathy and compassion than many adults that resorted to name calling and invalidating their views on various FB pages.

Although I am expressing my views here, most definitely in front of our kids we as parents have to show the correct attitude and push them along positively, not discourage them.

But we are also not wrong to advocate for them when there is a true concern. For all we know, we might help make a change for future psle cohorts. Some may prefer to keep it status quo though. Hard to please everyone. Just keep encouraging our kiddos is the best way we can. Psle almost done and dusted.

[SG_KP1]

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I feel bad for the kids when adults just invalidate their views.....
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Although I am expressing my views here, most definitely in front of our kids we as parents have to show the correct attitude and push them along positively, not discourage them.
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Yes, we have to listen to them and not dismiss what they say. Honestly, I think for both parents and kids some of the best things you can do is stay off these boards, WhatsApp group, etc for the 4-5 days that PSLE are running. If my kid comes home and says the paper was tough, I won't dwell into question this, question that. Just encourage to do best the rest of the way and put it behind. The internet allows for great sharing of information but in some cases it just adds more fuel to the fire if things aren't going well.

Wish your kid much luck for the remaining papers. :xedfingers:

[ChiefKiasu]

Wise words and well said. Forget about the math paper and concentrate on the upcoming papers!

[prinzess55]

Maybe we shall ask who is the Chief Executive of SEAB now …


https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/exams-shouldn%27t-make-children-cry

[mummyof3angels]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2040512\" time=\"1633269545\" user_id=\"3:

Wise words and well said. Forget about the math paper and concentrate on the upcoming papers!

Well said indeed! :rahrah:

[chenlaoshi]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/school-principals-to-discuss-impact-of-new-psle-scoring-system-on

[quote]The online event - organised by ST Smart Parenting, the education and parenting site launched by The Straits Times last year - aims to help parents understand how the new PSLE scoring system could impact secondary school postings this year.

Parents with questions on whether popular schools are likely to see more competition this year and if more students are likely to tie for places, among other things, are encouraged to send in their questions before the session.

ST senior education correspondent Sandra Davie will moderate the event.

There will also be breakout sessions held online by 10 schools.

They are: Raffles Institution, Nanyang Girls' High School, Anderson Secondary School, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), Temasek Junior College, Queenstown Secondary School, Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School, Swiss Cottage Secondary School, Nan Chiau High School and Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary).

Parents are advised to sign up for these sessions, even if their children are not aiming to secure a place in these schools.

This is because principals will be talking about the different pathways and programmes that secondary schools offer and also give advice on how to prepare their children for secondary school education.[/quote]
Registration is free for the PSLE event: https://www.gevme.com/st-webinar-the-new-psle-scoring-system---how-its-applied-to-secondary-school-postings-53898940