2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Brenda10]

Funx3:

Unfortunately for My Gal, She Does Better at SA1 than Prelim.

But I Told Her As Long as She Does Well in PSLE, the Prelim Does Not Matter.

Hi sista,

Is ok as the PSLE is the main focus for all of them.

Like what the teacher say, forget about SA1 and prelim and now everybody 机会平等！！！ :rahrah:

[Brenda10]

jtoh:

My dd took all three UNSW in her PSLE year. Why not? There's no need to study nor revise for UNSW. You just show up and sit for the test. And if you do well, it's a boost for self-esteem and good for the portfolio.

Hi jtoh,

You're right especially when the principal present the award to those had scored High Distinction and Distinction in Science.

They get very motivated and put even more effort on the subject.

[Funx3]

Brenda,

Well Said .... everybody 机会平等!
Slate ALL Clear of PAst Records, and
Up TO the Kids to FILL in NEW Records!

[Alchemist]

jtoh:

vidhyalog:

- A little off topic - but could I just check generally if your kids took the UNSW exams this year? Just trying to have a feel of whether kids continued to do so or decided against to focus on PSLE revision. TIA.

My dd took all three UNSW in her PSLE year. Why not? There's no need to study nor revise for UNSW. You just show up and sit for the test. And if you do well, it's a boost for self-esteem and good for the portfolio.

Thanks for the parents who replied my query.
This just one mother's brain working overtime - this year so far my son has got his best results for UNSW so far (with exception of Maths which is not out) - previous years all patchy (only subject he consistently did well was computer skills). So as consistency has always been a issue with my son - I was hoping it would reflect that he has finally decided to be serious for his PSLE year. But there was a nagging doubt if the reason why he was in the top 5% for Science and English - was because the top did not participate - so to speak. Hence the question.

Any way - I am quite proud of his achievement this year - and praying hard he can continue this renewed focus into PSLE - so that he can get the just reward for the hard work he has put.

[Funx3]

vidhyalog:

Thanks for the parents who replied my query.
This just one mother's brain working overtime - this year so far my son has got his best results for UNSW so far (with exception of Maths which is not out) - previous years all patchy (only subject he consistently did well was computer skills). So as consistency has always been a issue with my son - I was hoping it would reflect that he has finally decided to be serious for his PSLE year. But there was a nagging doubt if the reason why he was in the top 5% for Science and English - was because the top did not participate - so to speak. Hence the question.

Any way - I am quite proud of his achievement this year - and praying hard he can continue this renewed focus into PSLE - so that he can get the just reward for the hard work he has put.

U have a Bright Boy there vidhyalog!
Congrats on his outstanding performance!
Continue to Encourage him, and We R Sure tt he will perform Well nexy year in PSLE!
:celebrate: :celebrate:

[jtoh]

vidhyalog:

jtoh:

[quote=\"vidhyalog\"]- A little off topic - but could I just check generally if your kids took the UNSW exams this year? Just trying to have a feel of whether kids continued to do so or decided against to focus on PSLE revision. TIA.

My dd took all three UNSW in her PSLE year. Why not? There's no need to study nor revise for UNSW. You just show up and sit for the test. And if you do well, it's a boost for self-esteem and good for the portfolio.

Thanks for the parents who replied my query.
This just one mother's brain working overtime - this year so far my son has got his best results for UNSW so far (with exception of Maths which is not out) - previous years all patchy (only subject he consistently did well was computer skills). So as consistency has always been a issue with my son - I was hoping it would reflect that he has finally decided to be serious for his PSLE year. But there was a nagging doubt if the reason why he was in the top 5% for Science and English - was because the top did not participate - so to speak. Hence the question.

Any way - I am quite proud of his achievement this year - and praying hard he can continue this renewed focus into PSLE - so that he can get the just reward for the hard work he has put.[/quote]That's great, vidhyalog. The results should give your son a good boost of confidence. Anyway, i don't think that your son did well bec the top didn't participate. I'm sure a lot of the top students would have just taken the tests anyway bec like I said, there's no need to prepare or revise for them.

[phankao]

vidhyalog:

jtoh:

[quote=\"vidhyalog\"]- A little off topic - but could I just check generally if your kids took the UNSW exams this year? Just trying to have a feel of whether kids continued to do so or decided against to focus on PSLE revision. TIA.

My dd took all three UNSW in her PSLE year. Why not? There's no need to study nor revise for UNSW. You just show up and sit for the test. And if you do well, it's a boost for self-esteem and good for the portfolio.

[/quote]I stopped allowing my boy to take these UNSW bc he always just brings back a Cert of Participation. But this year let him take - waste of time again. *sigh*... Again COPs. Shouldn't have bothered.

[MandyMummy]

Actually, UNSW is just one of the many academic competitions available to primary school students, but it is the most common. You can take part in other competitions such NMOS, SPSO, SMOPS, RMSO, RI WorldMath, Spelling Bee, Little Professor etc etc.

I mean, it all depends on your child. A child only has so much time, so choose your battles wisely lor.

[Tinkerbelle]

firefly38:

wow, 3 days off.. that's really nice as the kids certainly deserve it.. so your DS will spend one day eating, one day sleeping, one day playing? :rotflmao:

Hi firefly,
:rotflmao: Love that sense of humour of yours...keke

Yes, told DD she can do anything she wants after PSLE.... :boogie:

Just curious, do any of your mainstreamer DD/DS have Social Studies exams after PSLE?

[Tinkerbelle]

Leanne:

tinkerbelle:

Hi Leanne,

I think it's a good idea that your DS's sch place weightage on SA1 and the prelim...keke...I'm biased la...cos DD did better in SA1 than her prelims and her SA1 results are not taken into consideration. :evil:

Yes...getting the Edusave scholarship would be nice ....hopefully our kids are still eligible this yr... :xedfingers: Would be a nice reward for their efforts. :rahrah:

I am also biase, ds did slightly better in prelim, so 30 percent in sa1 may pull down a little bit.Anyway, still the psle that counts.

Yes, 400 dollar is a good bonus for the kid.Last year, ds talked so much about it, this year totally unheard.Dont know why, maybe its the psle stress.

Cheers,
Leanne

Hi Leanne,
Very true....ultimately it's PSLE that counts. I'm sure your DS will still do very well overall even with the 30% weightage in SA1.

Maybe last year, the Edusave Scholarship was something new for your DS so he was more excited. I'm sure he'll be enthusiastic once he receives the letter this year.