2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[MoonFlower]

tisha:

For us the supplementary classes already started, but just once a week, not sure if the frequency will be increased after CNY or CA1. HW is a BIG issue though. But the teachers try to balance it, by avoiding HW on days of Supp lesson or less HW when there is HMT class. But DS not so disciplined and drags on HW to more then recommended time.

Had brought a few assesment books from pop, but so far very little has been done. The past year papers - not yet opened. Do not plan to buy anymore material!!!
Trying my best to balance DS time by encouraging to take nap(he would rather read library books...)
Its really comforting to know all are in the same shoes. :lovesite:

Yes, i dare not go Popular Assessment section. :lol: cos end up not time to do and waste $$. School had asked to get the PSLE booklets. I was telling ds the \"Tsunami \"not here yet!! :lol:

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Brenda10:

NB:

haha, I mentioned \"stress\" just curious if any parents started to feel it.

Mum1113 – \"worry\" probably instead of stress I should say, wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

So far haven't felt stress yet. May be the 1st stree will kick off if the CA 1 Exam is not performing well. Just my 2 cents thought

Agree! \"Stress button trigger\" when CA1 result shows not performing well. Lets pray for them! Cheers!

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phankao:

NB:

wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

Have time for everything with 4 full days in school? Still have time for tuition? Mine doesn't but has 2 music classes (maybe can consider 3 even but that's theory and will end soon. haha!). At least music is not \"studying\".

That's why \"worried\", will have to monitor and adjust accordingly I hope!
At least 3x CCA a week also helps my DS to relax too.

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Mum1113:

NB:

[quote=\"phankao\"]
Erm, i wasn't the one who mentioned stress. haha. but I did want my son to exercise regularly and play outdoors as I do believe it will have a positive impact on his academic studies, and no better time than to start now at the beginning of the year bc I know how busy it can get later on.

So far so good, I think, but only the beginning. In my son's school, they started with supplementary lessons last week (week 2) already. 2 weekdays and 1 saturday. And he still has CCA days so that means he only has 1 weekday afternoon free, but he has his music lesson on that day, so everyday he's back home only around 5pm anyway.

Manage to do all the school homework. They've started on past-year papers already (topical). We've really not managed to do much revision since he started school, sadly. Not sure if to be worried in that respect! My boy is a slow worker, so he takes quite long just finishing his schoolwork, which I don't really find to be all that much. But others might beg to differ.

haha, I mentioned \"stress\" just curious if any parents started to feel it.
Mum1113 – \"worry\" probably instead of stress I should say, wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

NB - absolutely agree with you, worry should be the word and I feel this too actually. Mine has 3 days of supp class and 3 days of tuiton classes to go (practically back-to-back every day). Am also worried if he would be able to take it as dont' wish to see too early kind of 'drainage of energy' when more is to come as the days and weeks pass. However, dd is sensible to say this one day ..\"mum actually I dont' know what is stress and I dont' think I feel stressed, except for the pressure to complete hw , hw and hw again. \" Upon hearing this, I feel bad but at the same time feel dd is sensible to balance his tight schedule with his light hearted attitude. Each day dd will also try to catch a nap of 30-60 mins of nap time to recharge battery ! This works very well so far ! Also agree with phankao and encourage dd to go jogging at least 2 times a week (provided no rain this days haha) Stress probably come when CA1 does not show expected results like Brenda10 mentioned.[/quote]Thanks Mum1133, we dont wish to see them \"drain out\"when the \"big\" day comes!

[Funx3]

NB:

phankao:

[quote=\"NB\"] wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

Have time for everything with 4 full days in school? Still have time for tuition? Mine doesn't but has 2 music classes (maybe can consider 3 even but that's theory and will end soon. haha!). At least music is not \"studying\".

That's why \"worried\", will have to monitor and adjust accordingly I hope!
At least 3x CCA a week also helps my DS to relax too.[/quote]NB, What type of CCA is your ds in?
Physical, as in SPorts?
Or Mentally Challenging, as in Maths Olympiad, etc?

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Funx3:

NB:

[quote=\"phankao\"]
Have time for everything with 4 full days in school? Still have time for tuition? Mine doesn't but has 2 music classes (maybe can consider 3 even but that's theory and will end soon. haha!). At least music is not \"studying\".

That's why \"worried\", will have to monitor and adjust accordingly I hope!
At least 3x CCA a week also helps my DS to relax too.

NB, What type of CCA is your ds in?
Physical, as in SPorts?
Or Mentally Challenging, as in Maths Olympiad, etc?[/quote]Hi Funx3, DS is doing Sports & part of school team.

[Funx3]

NB:

Funx3:

NB, What type of CCA is your ds in?
Physical, as in SPorts?
Or Mentally Challenging, as in Maths Olympiad, etc?

Hi Funx3, DS is doing Sports & part of school team.

Good For Him! At Least Get to Spend Time Doing Something He Enjoyed!
When is His Interschool Competition?
Is It a Team Game as in Soccer / Table Tennis ....
Or Individual as in Track & Field, Swimming?

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Funx3:

NB:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
NB, What type of CCA is your ds in?
Physical, as in SPorts?
Or Mentally Challenging, as in Maths Olympiad, etc?

Hi Funx3, DS is doing Sports & part of school team.

Good For Him! At Least Get to Spend Time Doing Something He Enjoyed!
When is His Interschool Competition?
Is It a Team Game as in Soccer / Table Tennis ....
Or Individual as in Track & Field, Swimming?[/quote]Its a team game (basketball), should starts after CNY and ends in March I hope.

[Funx3]

NB:

Funx3:

[quote=\"NB\"]
Hi Funx3, DS is doing Sports & part of school team.

Good For Him! At Least Get to Spend Time Doing Something He Enjoyed!
When is His Interschool Competition?
Is It a Team Game as in Soccer / Table Tennis ....
Or Individual as in Track & Field, Swimming?

Its a team game (basketball), should starts after CNY and ends in March I hope.[/quote]Well ALL the Best to His Championship Quest!
May B He Can Do Well Enough to Go For DSA - Sports?!
:celebrate: :celebrate:

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Funx3:

NB:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Good For Him! At Least Get to Spend Time Doing Something He Enjoyed!
When is His Interschool Competition?
Is It a Team Game as in Soccer / Table Tennis ....
Or Individual as in Track & Field, Swimming?

Its a team game (basketball), should starts after CNY and ends in March I hope.

Well ALL the Best to His Championship Quest!
May B He Can Do Well Enough to Go For DSA - Sports?!
:celebrate: :celebrate:[/quote]Thank you very much!
Pray hard for the team & all the best to them!