2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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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. -
hashroop, you have become a celebrity now! Your name is in The New Paper! :evil:
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qms:
hashroop, you have become a celebrity now! Your name is in The New Paper! :evil:
why huh ? got url to the section ? i hv no New Paper at home... -
Emelyn:
why huh ? got url to the section ? i hv no New Paper at home...
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14893 -
Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\".
Means tutors/teachers should stop sharing in forum as it's seen as \"advertising\"?
& when I posted my sharing, my P5/6 classes were already full (hashroop knows ;)).
This is so demoralising. -
mrswongtuition:
mrswongtuition,Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\".
Means tutors/teachers should stop sharing in forum as it's seen as \"advertising\"?
& when I posted my sharing, my P5/6 classes were already full (hashroop knows ;)).
This is so demoralising.
Those of us who frequent the forum all know you're here to share and not to plug your services. And we do appreciate your insights. -
mrswongtuition:
Now we know how those famous artistes are always misquoted by the media & misunderstood by the public.Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\". ... ...
This is so demoralising. -
cascada:
Now we know how those famous artistes are always misquoted by the media & misunderstood by the public.
Yes!
I know one of the local artistes on a personal level and I would say that they are seriously misquoted and that often lead to bad impressions formed by the public.
Anyway, we should continue with our discussion on the kids.
When those reporter have their own kids, they better create a nick that none of us can recognise! -
jtoh:
*Hugz* Thanks!mrswongtuition,
Those of us who frequent the forum all know you're here to share and not to plug your services. And we do appreciate your insights.
That's why I like KSP.
Parents here are rationale
Even those who 'suan' me *ahem*v*ahem*k*ahem*s*ahem*2010* do have a logical side and agree with me sometimes. -
mrswongtuition:
*Hugz* Thanks!
That's why I like KSP.
Parents here are rationale
Even those who 'suan' me *ahem*v*ahem*k*ahem*s*ahem*2010* do have a logical side and agree with me sometimes. -
mrswongtuition:
mrswongtuition, Jtoh is right. There are many of us who benefit from ur advice. a single comment taken out of context can be misunderstood. So keep up the good work and ignore the ignorant.*Hugz* Thanks!
That's why I like KSP.
Parents here are rationale
Even those who 'suan' me *ahem*v*ahem*k*ahem*s*ahem*2010* do have a logical side and agree with me sometimes.
PS- read the fine print too.... -
mrswongtuition:
Mrswongtuition, I have yet to see someone that \"plug service\" hit Kiasu GM.Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\".
Means tutors/teachers should stop sharing in forum as it's seen as \"advertising\"?
& when I posted my sharing, my P5/6 classes were already full (hashroop knows ;)).
This is so demoralising.
Not to mention, post on everything including other real life issues.
So no worries ... we know you are diff .. just another parent like all of us :celebrate: -
mrswongtuition:
Wow :shock: I was \"quoted\" - in the printed version, the exact wordes were put in big \"bubble\"!!! :!: Hey, there is a difference between with emoticons and without on printed version - makes me sound so \"kiasu\" when post was meant to be a \"joke\"Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\".
Means tutors/teachers should stop sharing in forum as it's seen as \"advertising\"?
& when I posted my sharing, my P5/6 classes were already full (hashroop knows ;)).
This is so demoralising.
Can I ask to be paid royalty for using my quote??? Don't they have to ask out \"permission\" to print our \"post\" and \"quote\"??? This is plagarism!!! :x -
Pen88n:
I did not manage to get a copy of the hardcopy... so no idea how it looks!
Wow :shock: I was \"quoted\" - in the printed version, the exact wordes were put in big \"bubble\"!!! :!: Hey, there is a difference between with emoticons and without on printed version - makes me sound so \"kiasu\" when post was meant to be a \"joke\"mrswongtuition:
Wow. Even I got mentioned (in a bad way) in the article for posting comments on how parents can get organised and push their kids to study.
This is seriously terrible. Spend time to share = \"plugging my services\".
Means tutors/teachers should stop sharing in forum as it's seen as \"advertising\"?
& when I posted my sharing, my P5/6 classes were already full (hashroop knows ;)).
This is so demoralising.
Can I ask to be paid royalty for using my quote??? Don't they have to ask out \"permission\" to print our \"post\" and \"quote\"??? This is plagarism!!! :x
My friend in media line is urging me to write in to scold them.
However, I think they did not quote my nick (think they did not want to do free advert for me), so it will be quite hard for me to 'kick up a fuss' with them.
Maybe you should do it since they quoted your nick! -
mrswongtuition:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=278814#278814I did not manage to get a copy of the hardcopy... so no idea how it looks!
My friend in media line is urging me to write in to scold them.
However, I think they did not quote my nick (think they did not want to do free advert for me), so it will be quite hard for me to 'kick up a fuss' with them.
Maybe you should do it since they quoted your nick!
Check this out: someone posted a copy of The New Paper. -
Hi Pen88n
Thanks, and I managed to read through.Did not know am being quoted tooβ¦
Leanne -
Already newspapers and websites are advertising on Enrichment classes, PSLE 2011 coaching classes etc and as parents of PSLE 2011 child, we are already getting panicky, seeing the (over)enthusiasm of Parents from the same league. Can Parents of ex-PSLE children suggest some ways for stress management for the entire family?
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Oh!!
Someone PMed me about an interview but I rejected (Iβm busy enough with my students, no time for such interviews).