English Assessment Books

[SAHM_TAN]

optimistforum:

Does that mean that neither of the books is considered useful?

I think what smartmummy meant is that parents usually buy one of the titles. So they might not be able to give you a comparison?

[smartmummy]

SAHM_TAN:

optimistforum:

Does that mean that neither of the books is considered useful?

I think what smartmummy meant is that parents usually buy one of the titles. So they might not be able to give you a comparison?

:hi5: SAHM_TAN! Exactly that what I meant.How come u read my mind!

[oliveminx]

optimistforum:

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Hi guys

I am writing this late at night UK time, and would appreciate a response by the time I wake up in eight hours, please.

I am giving DS1 the choice of completing EPH Complete Practice In Comp, Vocab, Grammar or the above English Guide Book, in his after school club. Both books are P4.

Can anyone suggest which is better. I really want to fill DS1's head with broad vocab. Complete is all MCQ, whereas English Guide has MCQ and OE questions, which is good.

But am I the only one who thinks that English Guide is easier.

Any thoughts on which is the more challenging book.

Regards
O

I have used both books before.

The Complete Practice Book has more questions but I find the comprehension OE questions too standard and easy so I don't use that section at all. The grammar section is generally ok but the vocab section (organised by topics) may go into obscure words that aren't commonly used (and probably won't be tested) and occasionally some words that I can't even find in a dictionary would appear in the options. Certain questions are also not well thought out.

As for the English Guide, it tries to cover a lot of things. As a result, sometimes the practice questions test stuff that are not covered in the notes and may not test stuff that are covered in the notes. You will definitely need more practice than this book for grammar and vocab. Can't quite recall the standard of the comprehension questions.

I tend to avoid books from both series but I know many parents buy them because they seem value-for-money.

[optimistforum]

[quote]I have used both books before.


The Complete Practice Book has more questions but I find the comprehension OE questions too standard and easy so I don't use that section at all. The grammar section is generally ok but the vocab section (organised by topics) may go into obscure words that aren't commonly used (and probably won't be tested) and occasionally some words that I can't even find in a dictionary would appear in the options. Certain questions are also not well thought out.

As for the English Guide, it tries to cover a lot of things. As a result, sometimes the practice questions test stuff that are not covered in the notes and may not test stuff that are covered in the notes. You will definitely need more practice than this book for grammar and vocab. Can't quite recall the standard of the comprehension questions.

I tend to avoid books from both series but I know many parents buy them because they seem value-for-money.[/quote]Thanks Oliveminx, et al

DS1, a rising 9, is using Complete P4 as it has those \"obscure\" words that will appear in his future reasoning exams. For DS2, a rising 7, I have gone with English Guide P1 - as it is not so challenging and can help to enhance his speeech and writing ability.

[Champion]

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Was at Popular JP after lunch today so went over to the English Assessment Book section to :peekaboo: on the 1st book above

Ok, just personal point of view and I have to reiterate again - I am in no way related to any of the publishers or authors of the above 2 books Find that the 1st book above has lesser notes and practices. Somehow I feel that the content is not what I am looking for - in the sense that it is too simplify. Don't :pokeeye: this is just my own observation

I have briefly run thru the 2nd book and am planning to let DD1 starts doing it soon ( :xedfingers: hopefully with co-operation and not :nunchuk: ).

[HAPPYH]

Champion:

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Was at Popular JP after lunch today so went over to the English Assessment Book section to :peekaboo: on the 1st book above

Ok, just personal point of view and I have to reiterate again - I am in no way related to any of the publishers or authors of the above 2 books Find that the 1st book above has lesser notes and practices. Somehow I feel that the content is not what I am looking for - in the sense that it is too simplify. Don't :pokeeye: this is just my own observation

I have briefly run thru the 2nd book and am planning to let DD1 starts doing it soon ( :xedfingers: hopefully with co-operation and not :nunchuk: ).

Dear Champion,
Have you ever tried Conquer synthesis and transformation? Is it good? Thank you

[Champion]

HAPPYH:

Champion:

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Dear Champion,
Have you ever tried Conquer synthesis and transformation? Is it good? Thank you

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Hi!
I did not try Conquer series before :imsorry:

Perhaps other mummies able to help you. Cheers! :rahrah:

[HAPPYH]

Dear Champion,


It is ok. I wait to see other mummies’ feedback.

You are really good in attaching the picture. Instant. Thumbs up.

Thank you.

[Sun_2010]

HAPPYH:

Dear Champion,


It is ok. I wait to see other mummies' feedback.

You are really good in attaching the picture. Instant. Thumbs up.

Thank you.

HAPPYH,

DD used it ( she took her PSLE in 2010) and I did find it good at that time. But cant really say better than all the others, but it was good.

And yes, Champion is really a champ in attaching the pictures :salute:

[Mdm Koh]

HAPPYH:

Champion:

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Was at Popular JP after lunch today so went over to the English Assessment Book section to :peekaboo: on the 1st book above

Ok, just personal point of view and I have to reiterate again - I am in no way related to any of the publishers or authors of the above 2 books Find that the 1st book above has lesser notes and practices. Somehow I feel that the content is not what I am looking for - in the sense that it is too simplify. Don't :pokeeye: this is just my own observation

I have briefly run thru the 2nd book and am planning to let DD1 starts doing it soon ( :xedfingers: hopefully with co-operation and not :nunchuk: ).

Dear Champion,
Have you ever tried Conquer synthesis and transformation? Is it good? Thank you

Conquer is adequate for lower primary, but for upper primary, I suggest you get the MCIS book. You can compare the contents pages of both books. The MCIS book includes more challenging questions. I have seen some of those questions in school exam papers. The Conquer series contains mainly standard questions. It's good for drills, but it won't help your child to earn that extra 2 marks from a challenging question.