2023 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2011)

[zac's mum]

Thanks for the link. Did I understand the video correctly? They have changed the stringency of the process such that non-essay scripts (for example, PSLE MATHS) are no longer marked by 2 people to ensure consistency. Only 1 person marks each script.


And to satisfy QC purposes, they pick a random script (from how many thousands?) to check that the marking tallies with the overseer’s marking?

This may be a way to improve turn-around time, but I don’t see how it ensures the same level of accuracy in marking as before. No wonder got some weird Math results complaints this year.

[mystique_j]

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This is because of higher productivity enabled by onscreen marking. According to SEAB, with this change, there will be no double marking of non-essay scripts while maintaining the quality assurance, resulting in reduced number of marking days. (Ref SEAB video below.)

https://youtu.be/F6d9wbhUuAM

https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/about-us/resources/demystifying-national-examinations

Watched the video. But I’m left wondering how does the online marking ensure quality assurance of the marking itself? I get that the counting of marks is automated and this saves time in tallying scores, reduces error in this area.

I mean based on the video, markers drag icons onto marking scripts. My first thought is what if they dragged the wrong icon or accidentally undo or erased? So shouldn’t double marking still be implemented to prevent this and also ensuring the markers are not being overly lenient or strict in their marking? The chief marker only selects random scripts to check.

[mystique_j]

I think we all need to go and pray during PSLE and marking period.. to hopefully avoid any unfortunate incidents during marking. 😅

[kaisuism]

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Watched the video. But I’m left wondering how does the online marking ensure quality assurance of the marking itself? I get that the counting of marks is automated and this saves time in tallying scores, reduces error in this area.

I mean based on the video, markers drag icons onto marking scripts. My first thought is what if they dragged the wrong icon or accidentally undo or erased? So shouldn’t double marking still be implemented to prevent this and also ensuring the markers are not being overly lenient or strict in their marking? The chief marker only selects random scripts to check.

How random is it? select 5 out of 100 scripts? 20 out of 60? We need numbers here to ascertain if it is a decent enough figure for quality check.

[ChiefKiasu]

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I think we all need to go and pray during PSLE and marking period.. to hopefully avoid any unfortunate incidents during marking. 😅

Who knows... maybe the mistake might erroneously credit the student with more marks...

[mystique_j]

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Who knows... maybe the mistake might erroneously credit the student with more marks...

Ya... must pray, to be one of those who got more marks than less marks..

[zac's mum]

Start weaning your kids off correction tape and Frixion and gel pens asap.


Since all the scripts will be scanned using the scanner machine, usage of any of these will put your kid at a disadvantage.

[mystique_j]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2091399\" time=\"1670212455\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2091399 time=1670212455 user_id=53606]
Start weaning your kids off correction tape and Frixion and gel pens asap.

Since all the scripts will be scanned using the scanner machine, usage of any of these will put your kid at a disadvantage.[/quote]

Yes, I wondered if these were part of the reasons for the unfortunate surprises in Math. The kids were too used to correction tapes. Some parents I spoke to, were not aware that Gel pens are not advisable or that correction tapes are not allowed.

Need to also start training them to make good use of the spaces in the answer sheet, given that no correction tapes to be used. So they need to learn to cancel properly and ensure there's place to redo/rework. I think this is also a skill they need to learn for exams, especially for Math paper 2.

[Zeal mummy]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2091399\" time=\"1670212455\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2091399 time=1670212455 user_id=53606]
Start weaning your kids off correction tape and Frixion and gel pens asap.

Since all the scripts will be scanned using the scanner machine, usage of any of these will put your kid at a disadvantage.[/quote]

Agree with you on this! Not easy… but a must with all the online marking. Actually could they use pencil for the papers?

[Zeal mummy]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2091400\" time=\"1670212874\" user_id=\"39431:

Yes, I wondered if these were part of the reasons for the unfortunate surprises in Math. The kids were too used to correction tapes. Some parents I spoke to, were not aware that Gel pens are not advisable or that correction tapes are not allowed.

Need to also start training them to make good use of the spaces in the answer sheet, given that no correction tapes to be used. So they need to learn to cancel properly and ensure there's place to redo/rework. I think this is also a skill they need to learn for exams, especially for Math paper 2.

I never knew gel pens are not allowed. Do they appear faint when scanned? What are some of the pens that are recommended? Maybe all parents need to be handed a memo to buy only a certain kind of pens. To standardise?