2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Pen88n]

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]DS used algebra to solve this question.

[Brenda10]

Tinkerbelle:

It seems like it's a norm now for K2, P1 & P2 children to go for some form of enrichment. DD2 mentioned that majority of her P2 classmates go for enrichment lessons. :skeptical:


Yes, looks like things have changed since our DS/DD were in P1.:evil:

Hi Tinkerbelle

Just to share with you that during my visit to Library this few months, I can observe quite a lot of very young age children are reading books beyong their level and also they can speak either EL or CL that is very very well!

Think the standard will raise again! :nailbite:

[Tinkerbelle]

Brenda10:

Tinkerbelle:

Hi Tinkerbelle,


True, that's why I think is necessary to just do some before the exam to recap the grammar rules or CL HYPI, ci yu usage!

Yes, I would think DD will have great time there! She will be having lunch at her friend house and permission granted until 5pm! Hopefully she doesn't mess up people house! :nailbite:

Due to time constraint, DD usually only revise for EL the night before her exams.. :oops: Think must change strategy for PSLE.... Too much at stake for PSLE.

For MT, did your DD's sch set ci yu questions beyond the textbook for the prelim papers? DD mentioned her sch tested on words not found in text book. Do you know if that's the norm for PSLE too? Tks.

Wow.....your DD very shiok....can stay till 5pm....what a lucky gal. Mummy can also go and relax and pamper yourself ya... :imanisland:

[Tinkerbelle]

Pen88n:

Tinkerbelle:

[quote=\"PiggyLalala]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]

DS used algebra to solve this question.[/quote][/quote][/quote]
Hi pen88n,
Algebra is a good & fast method to use but at this stage, some P6 kids are still not familiar with using algebra so.... your DS is really good. :boogie:

[Pen88n]

Brenda10:

Tinkerbelle:

It seems like it's a norm now for K2, P1 & P2 children to go for some form of enrichment. DD2 mentioned that majority of her P2 classmates go for enrichment lessons. :skeptical:


Yes, looks like things have changed since our DS/DD were in P1.:evil:

Hi Tinkerbelle

Just to share with you that during my visit to Library this few months, I can observe quite a lot of very young age children are reading books beyong their level and also they can speak either EL or CL that is very very well!

Think the standard will raise again! :nailbite:

Yes, I think the standard has risen. DD in P1 is doing work which DS used to do in P2. A lot of her classmates have tuition for languages and Maths. I am still of the opinion that these are not necessary at this age, and they should read to improve languages instead, so have not sent her to any classes. Sometimes, the KS part of me will question if I'm denying her the opportunity to develop her fullest potential by not sending her to classes. But I also believe the foundation should be built based on reading, not sending to classes and learning grammar rules and vocab by doing assessment only. Quite a dilemma at times.

[Tinkerbelle]

Brenda10:

Tinkerbelle:

It seems like it's a norm now for K2, P1 & P2 children to go for some form of enrichment. DD2 mentioned that majority of her P2 classmates go for enrichment lessons. :skeptical:


Yes, looks like things have changed since our DS/DD were in P1.:evil:

Hi Tinkerbelle

Just to share with you that during my visit to Library this few months, I can observe quite a lot of very young age children are reading books beyong their level and also they can speak either EL or CL that is very very well!

Think the standard will raise again! :nailbite:

Ya lor....the benchmark has certainly been raised! DD2 told me her P2 classmate is reading Harry Potter :shock: . My DD2 is nowhere near that standard yet!!! Maybe next time, P4 will start with Shakespeare... :rotflmao:

[Brenda10]

Tinkerbelle:

Due to time constraint, DD usually only revise for EL the night before her exams.. :oops: Think must change strategy for PSLE.... Too much at stake for PSLE.


For MT, did your DD's sch set ci yu questions beyond the textbook for the prelim papers? DD mentioned her sch tested on words not found in text book. Do you know if that's the norm for PSLE too? Tks.

Wow.....your DD very shiok....can stay till 5pm....what a lucky gal. Mummy can also go and relax and pamper yourself ya... :imanisland:

:hi5:
Haha, for CL we use to do that but since this is an important exam think is better to sort out during this few weeks.

I'm not sure but I think is possible that they have one or two questions that using some new words otherwise most of them should be able to score well.

Also noted 理解问题 are also being asked in the different way, as such the children has to understand the quoted passage or phrases otherwise cannot answer lah!

Yes, think she will be very happy as can play for so long! :rahrah:

[PiggyLalala]

Tinkerbelle:

Pen88n:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"][quote=\"PiggyLalala]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)

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?

DS used algebra to solve this question.[/quote][/quote][/quote]
Hi pen88n,
Algebra is a good & fast method to use but at this stage, some P6 kids are still not familiar with using algebra so.... your DS is really good. :boogie:[/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote]

hi tinkerbelle,
Units and parts method is also algebra isnt it? Just that they use p = parts and u = units instead of x and y. Am I right to say that they also need to solve the simultaneous equations for the units and parts.

Seemed like not many pupils like the model method and the model method is is not easy to master.

[Tinkerbelle]

Pen88n:

Brenda10:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]It seems like it's a norm now for K2, P1 & P2 children to go for some form of enrichment. DD2 mentioned that majority of her P2 classmates go for enrichment lessons. :skeptical:


Yes, looks like things have changed since our DS/DD were in P1.:evil:

Hi Tinkerbelle

Just to share with you that during my visit to Library this few months, I can observe quite a lot of very young age children are reading books beyong their level and also they can speak either EL or CL that is very very well!

Think the standard will raise again! :nailbite:

Yes, I think the standard has risen. DD in P1 is doing work which DS used to do in P2. A lot of her classmates have tuition for languages and Maths. I am still of the opinion that these are not necessary at this age, and they should read to improve languages instead, so have not sent her to any classes. Sometimes, the KS part of me will question if I'm denying her the opportunity to develop her fullest potential by not sending her to classes. But I also believe the foundation should be built based on reading, not sending to classes and learning grammar rules and vocab by doing assessment only. Quite a dilemma at times.[/quote]I also noticed DD2 P2's work is harder that DD1's when she was in P2. Nowadays, they expose the students to heuristics earlier in P1.

:hi5: I also don't send DD2 for any enrichment lessons. Being a SAHM, I can guide her myself but sometimes I feel I'm not doing enough, especially since DD1 is having PSLE this year so more attention is given to DD1 now. I totally understand your dilemma...When kiasuism sets in, I too wonder if I've short-changed DD2 by not sending her for enrichment class. :scratchhead:

[Tinkerbelle]

Brenda10:

Tinkerbelle:

Due to time constraint, DD usually only revise for EL the night before her exams.. :oops: Think must change strategy for PSLE.... Too much at stake for PSLE.


For MT, did your DD's sch set ci yu questions beyond the textbook for the prelim papers? DD mentioned her sch tested on words not found in text book. Do you know if that's the norm for PSLE too? Tks.

Wow.....your DD very shiok....can stay till 5pm....what a lucky gal. Mummy can also go and relax and pamper yourself ya... :imanisland:

:hi5:
Haha, for CL we use to do that but since this is an important exam think is better to sort out during this few weeks.

I'm not sure but I think is possible that they have one or two questions that using some new words otherwise most of them should be able to score well.

Also noted 理解问题 are also being asked in the different way, as such the children has to understand the quoted passage or phrases otherwise cannot answer lah!

Yes, think she will be very happy as can play for so long! :rahrah:

Thanks Brenda....I think you're right. They test beyond the textbook to sieve the cream of the crop out.

理解问题 is tough these days. DD finds it difficult to score. Hopefully MT won't pull her PSLE T-score down too much. :nailbite: