2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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hashroop:
It should look like the school's timetable with details like which book & page numbers to complete within each session.mrswongtuition:
Have you started drawing up a revision schedule/plan for your kids?
With 12 months to PSLE, they will need to learn new topics (algebra, circles, speed, etc) AND revise everything they've learnt from P1-P6.
I've already drawn up my student's revision schedules by subject then topics & even planned out books by their page numbers & worksheets my students must complete every week, either at my place or as homework.
It's important to plan ahead and the students know what is expected of them.
Consistent hard work will definitely pay off at the end of the day.
Any sample/example of how a revision plan should look like. Ive always come up with a schedule and end up not following the timetable and everything becomes so \"rojak\". -
I need some help in planning a good time table for my DS, who’s also sitting for his PSLE in 2011. I always draw up a time table at the beginning of the year…but some time down the calendar, something would disrupt the calendar…and the calendar goes down the drain. Also, in P6, I’m sure there would be loads of homework given by the school. Add in all the supp classes and occasional learning journeys/competitions etc, the poor kid does not have much time. How to structure a time table like this? My DS’s form teacher just reminded us parents that we shouldn’t be giving them extra work, only need them to finish off their school home work and they will be well prepared. I wonder if this is true?..
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relaxedmom:
I need some help in planning a good time table for my DS, who's also sitting for his PSLE in 2011. I always draw up a time table at the beginning of the year...but some time down the calendar, something would disrupt the calendar...and the calendar goes down the drain. Also, in P6, I'm sure there would be loads of homework given by the school. Add in all the supp classes and occasional learning journeys/competitions etc, the poor kid does not have much time. How to structure a time table like this? My DS's form teacher just reminded us parents that we shouldn't be giving them extra work, only need them to finish off their school home work and they will be well prepared. I wonder if this is true?....
If your child is lucky to get a good school teacher, then yes.
If not, it's best to do extra work at home.
Dealing with last minute activities/events/supplementary classes:
1. Always be prepared for it. This means that you should have a 'back up' timetable for days that they come home at different timings.
2. Prioritise. Will the learning journey be beneficial? I know of parents who withdraw their kids totally from CCA and 'extra non-curriculum' activities like learning journeys. Some even write to the teacher to inform the teacher that the child will not be going for supp classes as they are not learning anything from there.
3. Loads of homework given by the school: Kids got to learn to work smart. Sometimes there are free periods between lessons, they should quickly do some work, not play. During recess, they should spend time eating and resting/reading, not running around the school going meaningless things.
If the kids are trained to finish their work in a limited timeframe, they will be able to finish alot of schoolwork in a short period of time. You will be amazed once they get the momentum going.
My students can finish 1 exam paper per subject in 3 hours (given by school), take a nap, then start off reading for a while and do tuition homework. And they manage to finish and still have time to go online for 30 minutes and have a nice dinner.
It's all about discipline. Those not used to it will have trouble initially but once they get the hang of it, they will move faster.
It's good to start NOW. They will be rather slow in progressing in their work. You need to TIME THEM. Then they will start to speed up. -
I am also thinking of what is the best thing to do and really it is not easy to work out a plan. :? Thing may not go according as not sure how busy dd would be next year.
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verykiasu2010:
you just reminded me of the principal's briefing at the end of P4, in a serious tone, like reprimanding naughty kids (parents) like that \"don't ever think that your son's / daughter's PSLE preparation starts in P6, it starts in P5....\" I am grateful for the wake up call because many schools' DSA call for P5 results[/quote]hiyah, no way lor. I studied in the april of my p6 year and got 245
So KS parents who wish to have a headstart must start counting at P4? :rotflmao:markfch:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
no no, to be super duper very2 kiasu, your count down ought to have started 12 months ago....that is what the principal said, the PSLE preparation starts in Pri 5, not Pri 6......better late than never .... lol
errr, sorry to spoil your evening -
actually, you dont really have to do such extreme revision if u have revised well for your past year exams!
I mean, math is really just a practice and there is not much to study and the concepts and quite... simple.
English is another practice, even synthesis.
Mother tounge should be easy if u just remember the neccesary words which come back to you easily since u already learned them ( assuming your a hardworking student who prepared for all her exams with a kiasu parent) and just practice the papers and keep increasing your vocab.
science is quite easy, dont spend too much time on the concepts and focus on the keywords. Memorise them all and look at the question and try and see what concept the question is asking for and use the necessary keywords and synthesize them into a nice sentence.
The end! Not much to it but requires hard work, confidence and sheer determination.
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mrswongtuition:
Hi mrswongtuition,
You need to TIME THEM. Then they will start to speed up.
How do we \"time\" them ? Meaning, is there a standard like for CL paper, each qn in Section A should take only X mins, etc... ? Do you have the timings ? Can share ?
DS1 is taking his PSLE nx yr. And I am very nervous. Initially, I thought take a rest after SA2 and start chiong-ing when school starts in Jan 2011. But after reading the posts in this thread... I got cold sweat.....
Also, I find it very difficult to plan the timing. I tried to do it for P5, but failed terribly. Things always didn't go according to my plan. :x
Also, for your P6 students, what are the books that you will be using ?
MTIA -
My DD is taking PSLE in 2011, her weakest subject is Chinese. I am thinking of sending her to oral/compo intensive course this holiday. Any recommendation?
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Emelyn:
you know the marks for each question, so you can work out the time allocated for each mark. go / train according to that
Hi mrswongtuition,mrswongtuition:
You need to TIME THEM. Then they will start to speed up.
How do we \"time\" them ? Meaning, is there a standard like for CL paper, each qn in Section A should take only X mins, etc... ? Do you have the timings ? Can share ?
DS1 is taking his PSLE nx yr. And I am very nervous. Initially, I thought take a rest after SA2 and start chiong-ing when school starts in Jan 2011. But after reading the posts in this thread... I got cold sweat.....
Also, I find it very difficult to plan the timing. I tried to do it for P5, but failed terribly. Things always didn't go according to my plan. :x
Also, for your P6 students, what are the books that you will be using ?
MTIA
when doing a complete paper, plan for uninterrupted time, eg don't do it just before dinner to be disrupted by dinner etc. in other words, do it like exam condition even at home -
Emelyn:
On average, 1 mark = 1 minute.
Hi mrswongtuition,mrswongtuition:
You need to TIME THEM. Then they will start to speed up.
How do we \"time\" them ? Meaning, is there a standard like for CL paper, each qn in Section A should take only X mins, etc... ? Do you have the timings ? Can share ?
DS1 is taking his PSLE nx yr. And I am very nervous. Initially, I thought take a rest after SA2 and start chiong-ing when school starts in Jan 2011. But after reading the posts in this thread... I got cold sweat.....
Also, I find it very difficult to plan the timing. I tried to do it for P5, but failed terribly. Things always didn't go according to my plan. :x
Also, for your P6 students, what are the books that you will be using ?
MTIA
Some kids don't have a sense of urgency if they are not timed or given a deadline. Therefore, you will see them taking their own sweet time and can't seem to finish their work on time. Or don't have enough time to finish up revision.
They do need a break. Probably for 1-2 weeks after SA2. After that, get their momentum going with short breaks during December (Christmas, New Year's Eve/Day).
If you plan to fail, you will fail.
If you plan to succeed, you will succeed.
When planning, always have a 'wet weather program' as we call it in school. A back up plan.
In case your child comes home late, what will the timetable be like?
Of cos, school homework first, then revision and additional assessments.
When things don't go according to plan, ADJUST YOUR PLAN.
You will be amazed at how much can be completed with simple planning and some adjustments to your plans along the way.
Don't show any signs of frustration when things don't go as planned.
Kids pick up the vibes real fast. Just stay calm and rework the plan.
It's definitely possible if you and your child are determined.
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