Preparing kids for P5 in 2011

[Brenda10]

janet_lee88:

Son has Maths homework everyday...if not My Pals homework book it will be activity book really didn't expect this level of stress. I planned his CA1 revision but he can't follow it bcos of school hw. He finished his EL compo close to 11pm. How ? CA1 in 2 weeks time.

I feel that doing compo at home really taken up a lot of time that resulted insufficent time for other works.

[janet88]

Brenda10:

pixiedust:

I've heard about similar P5 CA1 results from neighbours with older children. Children with high band1 in P4 score 60+ for P5 CA1 and 1/2 of banded class failing. Seems normal and they will improve by SA1. I am steeling myself for it.


We are also drowning in HW. It is really a LOT!
I give my ds daily dose of vit C + omega oil. I am prepared to write excuse note in the diary if really cannot complete the HW by target bedtime.

Usually by SA1 or SA2 will be more stable after this period of adjustment. Important is to monitor the speed and the accuracy. I would think is good to take some health product if is required. Take good care and 加油.

I remember my neighbour telling me her son's class failed Maths CA1 in P5. At SA1, it was a litte better.
The Eng worksheets he brought home comprises of synthesis from just about everything...don't know where to start when time is so tight. Telling myself after this CA1, must get son to practice one compo theme every week.

[janet88]

Brenda10:

janet_lee88:

Son has Maths homework everyday...if not My Pals homework book it will be activity book really didn't expect this level of stress. I planned his CA1 revision but he can't follow it bcos of school hw. He finished his EL compo close to 11pm. How ? CA1 in 2 weeks time.

I feel that doing compo at home really taken up a lot of time that resulted insufficent time for other works.

Yup...it was the 1st pic compo brought home yesterday after all the situational ones. Had Maths as well. Hubby wanted to run through his mistakes for Maths but son's brain juice wasn't flowing...so told hubby not to disturb him.

[Brenda10]

janet_lee88:

Yup...it was the 1st pic compo brought home yesterday after all the situational ones. Had Maths as well. Hubby wanted to run through his mistakes for Maths but son's brain juice wasn't flowing...so told hubby not to disturb him.

Quite true. Is better to review their mistake when they are alert othewise the effort will be in vain.

[2DMommy]

I am so stress…another 2 weeks would be CA1 and not much revision was done with my Ds, just TIME NOT ENOUGH !! Everyday he has loads of homework and by the time he finishes them, it’s his sleeping time. Just seen his mock Eng CA1 test, he done badly, especially the Comprehension Cloze and open ended Compre. So little time, but so much need to accomplish in such a short time for CA1, really don’t know how.

[Peony]

Brenda10:

Peony:

DD's class just had mock maths test. Half the class failed. Lowest marks was zero out of 20. And theirs is supposedly the best class. Dunno how much they can improve in time for CA1..

The fraction topics in P5 covers term like remaining, equal amount at beginning or equal amount after spending etc. As such, have to be careful of all these terms otherwise may solve wrongly.
Just my 2 cents thought

Thanks, Brenda! DD got 8 out of 20. She could do the toughest problem sum, but lost 4 marks to carelessness (copied numbers wrongly - sighz)

Hope she will improve in time. Am geting used to the \"low\" marks. Really have to show her that I'll be happy as long as she gives her best. Just want to motivate her.

[janet88]

2DMommy:

I am so stress...another 2 weeks would be CA1 and not much revision was done with my Ds, just TIME NOT ENOUGH !! Everyday he has loads of homework and by the time he finishes them, it's his sleeping time. Just seen his mock Eng CA1 test, he done badly, especially the Comprehension Cloze and open ended Compre. So little time, but so much need to accomplish in such a short time for CA1, really don't know how.

Yes, the homework is killing !
Mine was not given the mock CA but the Eng worksheets...son himself couldn't believe the difficulty. How to prepare for CA1 when time is SO TIGHT ???

[janet88]

Hi Mummies,

Since English for CA and SA covers just about everything, can anyone recommend a good one pls ? I’m looking for an Eng assessment book which has everything that will be tested - Grammar, Vocab, Grammar cloze, vocab cloze, comprehension cloze, synthesis, editing, comprehension MCQ and OE. Any recommendations ? Thanks.

[Peony]

janet_lee88:

Hi Mummies,

Since English for CA and SA covers just about everything, can anyone recommend a good one pls ? I'm looking for an Eng assessment book which has everything that will be tested - Grammar, Vocab, Grammar cloze, vocab cloze, comprehension cloze, synthesis, editing, comprehension MCQ and OE. Any recommendations ? Thanks.

In my case, I identify DD's weakness and just zoom in on them.
For grammar, I use the Upper Primary Grammar Guide by Teachers' Production. DD only got subject-agreement qns right after understanding the rules clearly explained in this book.

For compre: EPB's The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Compre.

Sorry, have not identified any good all in ONE book. I have bought the PSLE ones, but DD has not had a chance to do any.

[Brenda10]

Peony:

Brenda10:

Thanks, Brenda! DD got 8 out of 20. She could do the toughest problem sum, but lost 4 marks to carelessness (copied numbers wrongly - sighz)


Hope she will improve in time. Am geting used to the \"low\" marks. Really have to show her that I'll be happy as long as she gives her best. Just want to motivate her.

Hi Peony

For maths, important is to grasp the concept of fraction, percentage & ratio etc and with more practice she will improve in time. FYI, we also spent many of our time focus in maths last year.