2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[janet88]

Hi Brenda,

It's great to read your post again.
Most importantly, you are happy in your job. :rahrah:

I don't think my son will be trying for DSA. Not that CA1 isn't impt, but it is a test to see how he fares...knowing of course the paper will be set very hard.
It's definitely a different feeling when it is not so stressful as compared to prev years.

[Peony]

Yes, Janet, remember this time last year… we were more stressed as parents of P5-ers!!


As DD revised for her maths exams yesterday, she said, "I’m studying for PSLE, right? Not for tomorrow’s exams, right?"

Am not going to go through DSA as we are still deciding which school meets our complicated criteria. So every exam is a trial for the big one - PSLE.

[janet88]

Peony:

Yes, Janet, remember this time last year... we were more stressed as parents of P5-ers!!


As DD revised for her maths exams yesterday, she said, \"I'm studying for PSLE, right? Not for tomorrow's exams, right?\"

Am not going to go through DSA as we are still deciding which school meets our complicated criteria. So every exam is a trial for the big one - PSLE.

Yes Peony, exactly 1 year ago, we were super stressed. However, it's really pointless to get worked up over a CA1 paper which doesn't contribute to PSLE.

My son was revising his grammar notes last night...he also said the same thing as your daughter. 'This CA1 not important right ? It's PSLE which is the BIG picture.' :faint: I had to correct him. 'CA1 is still important but PSLE is MORE important.' :slapshead:

[Peony]

I told DD that all the lil' exams leading to PSLE are the \"trials\"/practises.


And yes, I still hope she'll do well in these trials... so there is less \"ketchup\"

[fifiyeo]

Sure hope DS will make some improvements. It’s also about confidence building which will lead up to PSLE. It’s a strong motivation force.

[janet88]

Peony:

I told DD that all the lil' exams leading to PSLE are the \"trials\"/practises.


And yes, I still hope she'll do well in these trials... so there is less \"ketchup\"

I hope to see better results bcos CA1 is the first test since he started Science tuition last Nov. I hope to see him break out of that 60+ marks range for Science.

[Chenonceau]

janet_lee88:

Peony:

I told DD that all the lil' exams leading to PSLE are the \"trials\"/practises.


And yes, I still hope she'll do well in these trials... so there is less \"ketchup\"

I hope to see better results bcos CA1 is the first test since he started Science tuition last Nov. I hope to see him break out of that 60+ marks range for Science.

Yeah... me too... I have my tongue in my mouth. I dun dare expect too much because I know he is still quite unprepared but I do hope he will do well. Even though I pretend in front of him that I don't really care.

:nailbite: :nailbite: :nailbite:

[janet88]

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"janet_lee88]I hope to see better results bcos CA1 is the first test since he started Science tuition last Nov. I hope to see him break out of that 60+ marks range for Science.

Yeah... me too... I have my tongue in my mouth. I dun dare expect too much because I know he is still quite unprepared but I do hope he will do well. Even though I pretend in front of him that I don't really care.

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Same here...I am acting cool but actually still feel some stress.
Last night, he asked hubby if he can work from home this afternoon to coach him for tomorrow's Math paper. I am quite happy he made this request.

[Chenonceau]

janet_lee88:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"janet_lee88]I hope to see better results bcos CA1 is the first test since he started Science tuition last Nov. I hope to see him break out of that 60+ marks range for Science.

Yeah... me too... I have my tongue in my mouth. I dun dare expect too much because I know he is still quite unprepared but I do hope he will do well. Even though I pretend in front of him that I don't really care.

:nailbite: :nailbite: :nailbite:

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Same here...I am acting cool but actually still feel some stress.
Last night, he asked hubby if he can work from home this afternoon to coach him for tomorrow's Math paper. I am quite happy he made this request.[/quote][/quote][/quote]

Oh Janet... I am so happy for you. You have such a precious son. He is such a GOOD boy. Please tell him that from Auntie Chenonceau and give him a big hug on my behalf. He is such a brave and self-motivated little boy. I am sure you are proud of his spirit and drive. This request alone is something worth celebrating!!

:rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

[janet88]

Hi Chenonceau,

I told him, ‘put in your best effort.’
Since we had literally no time to get a single past year paper CA1 done, we can only hope for the best. If his positive attitude continues, this would be all worth it for the stress we had gone through earlier.