2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[James Ang]

I have to draw models to solve, show and explain to P6 students how it can be done. Drawing a nice and suitable model requires skill, practice and patience, and students are taught to draw models from P1.


If the same question is tested in sec level, then algebra (simultaneous equations) will do fine.

PiggyLalala:

James Ang:

This question is from a neighbourhood school prelims.

P6 Math
Leslie bought some sweets and gave 2/3 of it to Alan. Alan bought some chocolates and gave 2/3 of it to Leslie. Leslie ate 6 chocolates and Alan ate 6 sweets. The ratio of Leslie's chocolates to sweets become 2:1 and the ratio of Alan's chocolates to sweets is 4:5. How many chocolates did Alan buy? (5 marks)

Just curious to know,
How did your dd/ds solve the above question? model or algebra?
Also how many of your dd/ds solve all the maths questions by model only? Do you teach them solve by algebra?
Hope to hear from the parents here. Thank you.

All the best to your DD/DS in the coming PSLE.

[Brenda10]

Leanne:

Hi Brenda,


I think we will try to clear the sci and math paper first.

How did your dd fair for rgps section c yesterday? was it a tough paper?

Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne

Yes, Math and Science with some dessert of EL too! :evil:

Q17 is quite tough and she KIV this question! The rest of the question she has no problem!

[Tinkerbelle]

SAplayer:

PiggyLalala:

Just curious to know,

How did your dd/ds solve the above question? model or algebra?
Also how many of your dd/ds solve all the maths questions by model only? Do you teach them solve by algebra?
Hope to hear from the parents here. Thank you.

All the best to your DD/DS in the coming PSLE.

Haha!!! Algebra la, its the easiest!!! Btw, what is DD/DS?

:welcome: SAplayer.
DD = Dear Daughter
DS = Dear Son

[Leanne]

Hi Brenda,


I like the way u put it, english as a sweet dessert.

Ok, will take note of question 17.Most likely, ds will sit down and try this paper tomolo.

Cheers,
Leanne

Brenda10:

Leanne:

Hi Brenda,

I think we will try to clear the sci and math paper first.

How did your dd fair for rgps section c yesterday? was it a tough paper?

Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne

Yes, Math and Science with some dessert of EL too! :evil:

Q17 is quite tough and she KIV this question! The rest of the question she has no problem!

[SAplayer]

Tinkerbelle:

SAplayer:

[quote=\"PiggyLalala\"]Just curious to know,

How did your dd/ds solve the above question? model or algebra?
Also how many of your dd/ds solve all the maths questions by model only? Do you teach them solve by algebra?
Hope to hear from the parents here. Thank you.

All the best to your DD/DS in the coming PSLE.

Haha!!! Algebra la, its the easiest!!! Btw, what is DD/DS?

:welcome: SAplayer.
DD = Dear Daughter
DS = Dear Son[/quote] :thankyou:

[Tinkerbelle]

PiggyLalala:

James Ang:

This question is from a neighbourhood school prelims.


P6 Math
Leslie bought some sweets and gave 2/3 of it to Alan. Alan bought some chocolates and gave 2/3 of it to Leslie. Leslie ate 6 chocolates and Alan ate 6 sweets. The ratio of Leslie's chocolates to sweets become 2:1 and the ratio of Alan's chocolates to sweets is 4:5. How many chocolates did Alan buy? (5 marks)

Just curious to know,
How did your dd/ds solve the above question? model or algebra?
Also how many of your dd/ds solve all the maths questions by model only? Do you teach them solve by algebra?
Hope to hear from the parents here. Thank you.

All the best to your DD/DS in the coming PSLE.

Hi PiggyLalala,
DD solved the above question with models. She finds it easier to visualise this question with the aid of a model.

However, she usually prefers to use the unit transfer method and simultaneous equation to solve most of her maths questions. She thinks it's faster than drawing models.

What about your DD/DS? What does he/she prefer?

[Brenda10]

Leanne:

Hi Brenda,


I like the way u put it, english as a sweet dessert.

Ok, will take note of question 17.Most likely, ds will sit down and try this paper tomolo.

Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne

Haha, I like to group section like \"Grammar\" or \"S&T\" etc and one time clear about 5 - 6 sets so as to check what is the likely problem that she will overlook!

[Tinkerbelle]

Leanne:

Hi Brenda,


That was what exactly in my mind.He tends to say its a bad question when he cannot find the answer.Not sure its really bad or he is lousy...


Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne,
Given that maths is your DS's forte, don't think it's because your DS is lousy la....keke....

[Tinkerbelle]

hashroop:

I have not receive the papers from Jeremy yet. He said was going to be yesterday. I will call him again.

Hi hashroop,
Maybe you should call him...just in case. Now it's \"wang ji\" for him...lots of business pouring it.

[Leanne]

Hi Brenda,


You are doing topical English revision for your dd.

Ds fav is English, so he doesnt get a chance to do it unless he has completed the rest of the task.
S and T is an impt session.

I guess meantime, I think most impt is stay healthy.

Cheers,
Leanne

Cheers,

Brenda10:

Leanne:

Hi Brenda,

I like the way u put it, english as a sweet dessert.

Ok, will take note of question 17.Most likely, ds will sit down and try this paper tomolo.

Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne

Haha, I like to group section like \"Grammar\" or \"S&T\" etc and one time clear about 5 - 6 sets so as to check what is the likely problem that she will overlook!