2022 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (born in 2010)

[phtthp]

Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2084326\" time=\"1664675927\" user_id=\"135989:

Ha, yes! Is Algebra so bad that they won't teach it to the P students?

As for revision, I think MOE should try to get the exams done across one week (Monday to Friday). The weekend is great but I feel that my DS' momentum waned a bit. Might have been better to just chiong all the way and get it over with at one go.

This won't happen.

If you have noticed past years' Psle exam timetable schedule for the 4 subjects, there is a consistent pattern in the PSLE timetable layout.

SEAB always placed Psle (Chinese + Science) exam

AFTER

a weekend.

Purpose ? So that
to \"PACE OUT\", these 4 subjects properly. Not to stress up the P6 students.



Why ?

because

MOE understand that some P6 students could have a hangover from doing the Psle Maths paper, esp. Those who knew that they did not do well in Maths, so Moe want to give these students time to recuperate, to recover from their trauma (shock) maiden experience in their 1st National exam sitting, disappointnent, setback

And

1) for Chinese subject -
P6 students need to remember a lot of Chinese vocab & hao ci hao ju, so want to give them a time to rest first,

And

2) for Science subject -

There are so many facts to remember, to apply in both (MCQ + OE Section), across 4 years of primary school Science syllabus, from P3 to P6.

Surely, students need more time to revise, to go through their errors made, etc.

If your son is bored, as a parent, can't you
just occupy him with some other tasks at home ? Your son is NOT the only person, sitting for Psle. Besides, your son have already received more than one COs, one from SJI (IB). So, your son can just simply take a back seat & relax. No need to \"chiong\" anymore.

However,
in stark contrast,
take note that
there are several thousands of other P6 students out there, who have never even received a single CO, inspite of their tedious DSA attempt & tests ( trial ).
They have gotten rejection DSA outcome, instead.
So, what happen ?

All these students' stake are relying, depending entirely on PSLE performance to enter Secondary schools. But, your son clearly is NOT in this group.

Moreover,
many other P6 students badly need this precious weekend time, to revise their (Chinese + Science).
Higher Chinese and Science, are such heavy load subjects ! So much things, to remember.


FYI
In case u do not know,
SEAB staff have taken careful consideration wisely, before they plan out the PSLE timetable and released to public.

Always remember.
Learn to think of other people children needs. Be considerate.

Just because your own son already have captured more than one COs, he can relax, no need to study so hard anymore and therefore as a parent, u request that don't give the P6 kids any rest at all, but pushing for consecutively to take one exam after exam immediately, so as to complete the entire Psle fast, fast within one week -

On the other side of the coin, bear in mind, there are many P6 students who cannot take this !

[Double E]

I totally appreciate the weekend break. At least let the kids recuperate and sleep longer on Sat and Sun. Plus, there is F1, haha…boys will want to watch some F1 action at night to unwind.

[mama2010]

Agree having a break is good …. While I can sense the momentum slowing abit but it is ok …. At least space out the exams

[Sunflowerling]

The weekend break is very much appreciated. Felt so sorry for my son after English and Math papers. He was so tired. Brought him out on Friday evening for a good meal and he could relax a little on Saturday while revising. Jia you to all P6s! 2 more papers to go!! (3 more if taking HMT!)

[mystique_j]

Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2084326\" time=\"1664675927\" user_id=\"135989:

Ha, yes! Is Algebra so bad that they won't teach it to the P students?

As for revision, I think MOE should try to get the exams done across one week (Monday to Friday). The weekend is great but I feel that my DS' momentum waned a bit. Might have been better to just chiong all the way and get it over with at one go.

My son agrees with you. He said why can’t they just test everything in one day, get it over and done. And he is complaining that he still has HCL to get thru while afew of his classmates will be done by Tues.

[mystique_j]

But I told him, if u do all in one day, you won’t have the stamina. Your brains will be fried!! So MOE did it so students can have abit of a breather, rest abit and be more fresh for the next few papers.

[SG_KP1]

IMO, on balance splitting up the tests is better for a collective cohort of 12-year-olds.


Would everyone make it through if we went M - Th (or M - F with HMT)? Of course, with some likely advantaged and some disadvantaged due to the change.

I think these tests take a lot more energy than just the hours sitting in the school hall. The break makes it easier for many to prepare for two different sets of exams, and probably makes it more likely fewer kids are running on fumes come MT and Science.

The kids will see the joy of sitting through exams one after another for a week plus in Sec 1 (EOYs).

[ChiefKiasu]

Wow… I just realised that PSLE 2022 will be over by 4-5 Oct. 5 Oct only for those taking higher languages.

Hang in there… it will be over in 3 days!

[Mr.025413Clumsy]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2084348\" time=\"1664680928\" user_id=\"39431:

My son agrees with you. He said why can’t they just test everything in one day, get it over and done. And he is complaining that he still has HCL to get thru while afew of his classmates will be done by Tues.

Same boat. My DS has HCL too so he gets an extra day of pain. But I told him that in 72 hours, the PSLE will be a thing of the past.

Don't get me wrong though. I appreciate the weekend break as it provides some reprieve. But, I'm more a \"rip the bandaid off\" kinda person so I'd prefer the pain to come hard but short rather than having it dragged out.

Oh well, to each his own.

[Coffeelatte03]

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2084211\" time=\"1664545442\" user_id=\"162894:

Paper 1:
List down all the learnt opening paragraph (flashback, weather etc.) +
descriptive phrases for actions (e.g. 跑、哭、骂、跌倒 etc.) and feelings（开心、生气、难过、紧张 etc.）+
proverbs for various types of incidents - esp. useful for last paragraph（e.g. 人非圣贤孰能无过 for lesson learnt；天网恢恢疏而不漏 for crime related; 赠人玫瑰手留余香 for kind act to others etc.）

Paper 2:
Revise on 识读字 & 识写字 (need to learn how to write - to handle B 组) to prep for 语文应用 A & B 组.

Know the adjectives for major characteristics and moral value（e.g. 有恒心、有责任感、诚实、讲信用 etc.）

Look through past practices - esp. last question of 阅读理解（二）, i.e. higher order thinking (evaluative) questions


Below are links to some old posts with relevant tips/suggestions:
Analysing HCL compo question (审题)
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=81235&p=1911746#p1911746
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=25131&p=2002646#p2002646

Answering techniques for handling various compre question types from HCL Paper 2
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=84699&p=1876025#p1876025

加油! :rahrah:

Thank you so much 🙏🏻😊