2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Nebbermind]

Think many of them r too afraid to say the wrong things n so they go into this mental block state

Must remind they that if they say nothing, the teacher can’t give them any marks. Just have alot of practice n be spontaneous n not afraid to sound stupid. As long as you say something, they can give u some marks. I put some oral youtube link before they re-org the forum…it is very helpful.

[Horch1979]

I think the most important thing to do is to start early with your child. It would make sense targetting the weaker chapters first rather than doing general revision. I notice sending the child to enrichment classes/holiday programmes tend to keep the urgency in the child hence you can avoid the "bo chap" attitude.


The most important thing is to continuing to motivate the child. Try to avoid negativity and always reward the child as he/she progresses to with the revision

[fifiyeo]

My DS is probably opposite. He’ll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he’ll die in his main papers doesn’t matter CL or EL. Really can’t figure out he’s thinking when he’s doing his papers. Maybe can’t wait to finish so can go out and play??..

[mrswongtuition]

fifiyeo:

My DS is probably opposite. He'll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he'll die in his main papers doesn't matter CL or EL. Really can't figure out he's thinking when he's doing his papers. Maybe can't wait to finish so can go out and play??...

I have students who 'space out' during written papers though they do know their work very well (when you test them verbally).
Key is to find methods to help them to concentrate long enough to complete the paper properly.

So far my students respond well to 'incremental timing'. Set a timer for them to complete a certain piece of work and they must sit there until it beeps. If they are done, then redo with a different colour pen.

[janet88]

For oral, the child must be daring to speak up. For eg if he/she is the last few students and examiner is rushing to pack up, the child must examiner he/she is not done. Say what what must said or marks will not be given.

Examiner is not allowed to tell the student to leave.

[Chenonceau]

fifiyeo:

My DS is probably opposite. He'll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he'll die in his main papers doesn't matter CL or EL. Really can't figure out he's thinking when he's doing his papers. Maybe can't wait to finish so can go out and play??...

Aiyo! So cute!!

[fifiyeo]

Chenonceau:

fifiyeo:

My DS is probably opposite. He'll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he'll die in his main papers doesn't matter CL or EL. Really can't figure out he's thinking when he's doing his papers. Maybe can't wait to finish so can go out and play??...

Aiyo! So cute!!

Aiyo, not so cute lah. The mommy plucking off all her hair already! :slapshead: :frustrated:
If no such thing as PSLE, then I think my boy is cute. Current stituation...no comments.

Wishing...wishing...wishing...when will my DS grow up? :scratchhead:

[Chenonceau]

fifiyeo:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"fifiyeo\"]My DS is probably opposite. He'll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he'll die in his main papers doesn't matter CL or EL. Really can't figure out he's thinking when he's doing his papers. Maybe can't wait to finish so can go out and play??...

Aiyo! So cute!!

Aiyo, not so cute lah. The mommy plucking off all her hair already! :slapshead: :frustrated:
If no such thing as PSLE, then I think my boy is cute. Current stituation...no comments.

Wishing...wishing...wishing...when will my DS grow up? :scratchhead:[/quote]But when he is grown up, you will miss his chirpy voice and naughty little ways... so enjoy lor... but yeah... the PSLE does throw a different light on things. Kids have to grow up faster.

[janet88]

While we are stressed with our boys still unaffected by PSLE, the day they grow out of their playfulness, constant yakking will mean another set of problems. Prob BG relationship.

Mine here is talking and talking. Told him I am going to give his teacher 3M masking tape. Why can’t he talk less ?

He has a good relation with tutors. With each of them, he will ask them certain stuff…fine with me, as long as he likes them. Every night, he asks same old question. ‘why must I go to school ?’

[Honey]

fifiyeo:

My DS is probably opposite. He'll be fine for his orals (real talkative fellow) but he'll die in his main papers doesn't matter CL or EL. Really can't figure out he's thinking when he's doing his papers. Maybe can't wait to finish so can go out and play??...

This reminds of my P3 ds classmates last year. Apparently some boys were trying to see who finished the exam papers 1st!! Some moms bang head!! Maybe not mature enough yet or maybe not kiasu enough yet. You must bring him here to experience the kiasu-ness