2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Zekezachzoom]

beanbear:

DD's entire class failed the CA Maths test. She was still feeling \"proud\" because she had 2nd highest marks in the class at 18 out of 50!! I just saw the paper and even the MCQ was ridiculously difficult. DD only manage to get 2 correct!!


Sigh, don't understand Singapore schools anymore. It's really feels like a competition for which school can set the most difficult paper and who can demoralize children more effectively. DD has become so used to failing and thank God she still has her self-esteem intact and able to look for what areas she has done well.

Omg... This is not helping the kids at all. It just demoralizing everyone. I can understand the school setting a slightly difficult paper, but what is the point to go to such an extreme to set a paper that out To fail everyone . No logic at all :?

[toddles]

Zekezachzoom:

beanbear:

DD's entire class failed the CA Maths test. She was still feeling \"proud\" because she had 2nd highest marks in the class at 18 out of 50!! I just saw the paper and even the MCQ was ridiculously difficult. DD only manage to get 2 correct!!


Sigh, don't understand Singapore schools anymore. It's really feels like a competition for which school can set the most difficult paper and who can demoralize children more effectively. DD has become so used to failing and thank God she still has her self-esteem intact and able to look for what areas she has done well.

Omg... This is not helping the kids at all. It just demoralizing everyone. I can understand the school setting a slightly difficult paper, but what is the point to go to such an extreme to set a paper that out To fail everyone . No logic at all :?

This used to happen for C Maths in JC. Quite common across JCs. It used to be a \"wake-up call\" kind of thing for all the complacent J1s to wake up their idea.

But bringing it many years forward to P5 P6? a bit harsh i agree.

[Charnic]

I have been reading faithfully at these PSLE discussions quietly, in the hope of preparing myself mentally in 2 years time. Never did I least expect the waves to sweep me so fast. Gal came back from her CA1 Maths yesterday. Told me many of the students cried as the test was super hard. Even, before the start of the paper, t informed that this paper is hard. What sort of mentality is T trying to create in these little 10 years old mindset before the start of the paper ? :siao:

Sigh... cannot wait for the paper to be returned.. Just when I thought that her confidence in Maths is building up, she is being brought down again, by an exceptional tough paper ...

[MrsSeah]

CNS:

I have been reading faithfully at these PSLE discussions quietly, in the hope of preparing myself mentally in 2 years time. Never did I least expect the waves to sweep me so fast. Gal came back from her CA1 Maths yesterday. Told me many of the students cried as the test was super hard. Even, before the start of the paper, t informed that this paper is hard. What sort of mentality is T trying to create in these little 10 years old mindset before the start of the paper ? :siao:

Sigh... cannot wait for the paper to be returned.. Just when I thought that her confidence in Maths is building up, she is being brought down again, by an exceptional tough paper ...

So that parents and students get panic mode and they will start to pump in more tuition. LOL!!! After that can pull up the school PSLE score. LOL


*Joking only lah* :please:

[Chenonceau]

MrsSeah:

CNS:

I have been reading faithfully at these PSLE discussions quietly, in the hope of preparing myself mentally in 2 years time. Never did I least expect the waves to sweep me so fast. Gal came back from her CA1 Maths yesterday. Told me many of the students cried as the test was super hard. Even, before the start of the paper, t informed that this paper is hard. What sort of mentality is T trying to create in these little 10 years old mindset before the start of the paper ? :siao:

Sigh... cannot wait for the paper to be returned.. Just when I thought that her confidence in Maths is building up, she is being brought down again, by an exceptional tough paper ...

So that parents and students get panic mode and they will start to pump in more tuition. LOL!!! After that can pull up the school PSLE score. LOL


*Joking only lah* :please:

It's not a joke. It's dead serious. Principals' bonuses and Teachers' promotions are at stake. Our tuition money funds others' careers and our kids work like slaves.

[Charnic]

Frankly, such news from her do affect my mood a little. This is the 3rd Maths test for this term and the first one was a breeze to most, 2nd test she is still scoring though she came back to tell that one third of the class failed. That really gives her a booster as she has been relatively careless in the past but i can see this trait improving as she is maturing..

However, she was again beaten flat after the test yesterday..
Yes, guess most parents will be striking on the panic mode but i am still holding out.. I am seeing the paper first and come out with a sensible solution.. A child best tutor is still her dearest mum.. Guess i need to find time to work harder.. :oops:

[jheng]

beanbear:

DD's entire class failed the CA Maths test. She was still feeling \"proud\" because she had 2nd highest marks in the class at 18 out of 50!! I just saw the paper and even the MCQ was ridiculously difficult. DD only manage to get 2 correct!!


Sigh, don't understand Singapore schools anymore. It's really feels like a competition for which school can set the most difficult paper and who can demoralize children more effectively. DD has become so used to failing and thank God she still has her self-esteem intact and able to look for what areas she has done well.

Mind if I ask which school is this?

[jheng]

CNS:

I have been reading faithfully at these PSLE discussions quietly, in the hope of preparing myself mentally in 2 years time. Never did I least expect the waves to sweep me so fast. Gal came back from her CA1 Maths yesterday. Told me many of the students cried as the test was super hard. Even, before the start of the paper, t informed that this paper is hard. What sort of mentality is T trying to create in these little 10 years old mindset before the start of the paper ? :siao:

Sigh... cannot wait for the paper to be returned.. Just when I thought that her confidence in Maths is building up, she is being brought down again, by an exceptional tough paper ...

It is not fair & doesn't make sense for teacher to set super difficult paper.........Singapore education system is killing the joy of learning!! So sad.....

[HAPPYH]

:rotflmao:

Chenonceau:

MrsSeah:

[quote=\"CNS\"]I have been reading faithfully at these PSLE discussions quietly, in the hope of preparing myself mentally in 2 years time. Never did I least expect the waves to sweep me so fast. Gal came back from her CA1 Maths yesterday. Told me many of the students cried as the test was super hard. Even, before the start of the paper, t informed that this paper is hard. What sort of mentality is T trying to create in these little 10 years old mindset before the start of the paper ? :siao:

Sigh... cannot wait for the paper to be returned.. Just when I thought that her confidence in Maths is building up, she is being brought down again, by an exceptional tough paper ...

So that parents and students get panic mode and they will start to pump in more tuition. LOL!!! After that can pull up the school PSLE score. LOL


*Joking only lah* :please:

It's not a joke. It's dead serious. Principals' bonuses and Teachers' promotions are at stake. Our tuition money funds others' careers and our kids work like slaves.[/quote]

[HAPPYH]

setting killer question papers…Wake up call for the parents to outsource tuition/tutor… I really see this in this way only.


If the school thinks they can set a very tough/challenging question paper, why can’t they teach at the similar level. Although it is deafening to hear this again and again, could not stop asking this question.