2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[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!

[Tinkerbelle]

Pen88n:

James Ang:

Only 2 students got it right in the school prelims.

Usually under normal circumstances and the kid has been exposed to this question before, they can do, Under prelim sometimes stress, so they may be a little panicky or careless, or misinterpret some info, and ended up losing some marks.

Hi pen88n,
I totally agree. Just pray it doesn't happen in PSLE...keke

[PiggyLalala]

Tinkerbelle:

PiggyLalala:

[quote=\"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?[/quote]Thank you for yr reply. My ds used the unit transfer method and simultaneous equations to solve the maths questions too. Is this the way that most schools use to solve the questions?

[Leanne]

Hi Tinkerbelle,


I just hope during psle, he doesnt comment that its a bad question...its no return liao...

Side track, as our dd and ds are taking psle this year, just wonder, does six year make a big different to what it is now?Asking this, cos I have seen many pri one and two children marathon tuition.Am I outdated?


Cheers,
Leanne

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....

[Brenda10]

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

Hi Leanne

Glad to hear that EL is your DS favour subejct!

Usually we will do that before the exam since we don't do any assessment book for EL and CL and also to clear those past year papers too!

True, rest if important and tht's why today she go her friend house for happy hours!

No prelim papers for today! :rahrah:

[Tinkerbelle]

Brenda10:

Tinkerbelle:

Hi Brenda,

Yes, DD said \"The Power of Six\" is very nice. It's a sequel to \"I am Number 4\".
I'm sure your DD is enjoying \"Inkheart\". The 3 books will surely keep her entertained.
What movie is your DD planning to watch? DDs wanna watch 'Smurf'.

Haha, same show lah! :hi5:

Hi Brenda,
Went to watch 'The Smurfs' with DDs last night. It was a great movie....lots of laughter in the cinema. Great R&R for DD1 after all the homework....She's fully recharged now. :evil:

[Brenda10]

Tinkerbelle:

Hi Brenda,

Went to watch 'The Smurfs' with DDs last night. It was a great movie....lots of laughter in the cinema. Great R&R for DD1 after all the homework....She's fully recharged now. :evil:

Hi Tinkerbelle,

That's great! :celebrate:

We are watching tomorrow! :boogie:

[Tinkerbelle]

PiggyLalala:

Tinkerbelle:

[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.

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?

Thank you for yr reply. My ds used the unit transfer method and simultaneous equations to solve the maths questions too. Is this the way that most schools use to solve the questions?[/quote][/quote][/quote]
I think most schs teach their students to solve maths questions using models, unit transfer & simultaneous equations. The kids can choose any method they're comfortable with. Some students who are comfortable with algebra will also use that method.