2010 PSLE Discussion

[ApronMama]

Are students allow to use algebra in PSLE Maths?

[raysusan]

so what is the different between kids than score eg… 250 on 4 ,5 and 3 subjects respectively?

are they given the same credit base on marks?

[turquoise]

lizawa:

There will also be cases whereby some students are exempted from MT, so their PSLE score is based on the remaining 3 subjects. I suppose in such cases, the students' performance will not be affected by the cohort's MT performance. And the advantage will be more time to study for other subjects

Are you sure that students exempted from mother tongue will have their PSLE score calculated only on remaining 3 subjects? I have friends whose kids are exempted from MT and MOE has refused to comment on how their PSLE aggregates will be calculated.

[lizawa]

ApronMama:

Are students allow to use algebra in PSLE Maths?

Yes.

[lizawa]

raysusan:

so what is the different between kids than score eg... 250 on 4 ,5 and 3 subjects respectively?

are they given the same credit base on marks?

For 5 subjects, I suppose u meant additional HMT.

HMT score is not included in the PSLE T-score. You will get a Distinction, Merit or Pass as a score. A distinction would allow you to add 3 points to your PSLE score, when you apply for a SAP school, merit will allow a 2 point bonus and pass will be 1 point bonus.

So either 4 or 5 subjects, the T-score is still based on 4 subjects.

I have seen students exempted from MT, ie, taking 3 subjects, and score is still something like 250+, 260+. So I assume there must be some way that MOE calculates the score based on the 3 subjects, but I don't know how. But this is the T-score for these students, and I suppose if 2 students scoring the same score (regardless of 3 or 4 subjects), they should be equal ranking.

[lizawa]

turquoise:

lizawa:

There will also be cases whereby some students are exempted from MT, so their PSLE score is based on the remaining 3 subjects. I suppose in such cases, the students' performance will not be affected by the cohort's MT performance. And the advantage will be more time to study for other subjects

Are you sure that students exempted from mother tongue will have their PSLE score calculated only on remaining 3 subjects? I have friends whose kids are exempted from MT and MOE has refused to comment on how their PSLE aggregates will be calculated.

I don't know how MOE calculate the PSLE score for 3 subjects. But I would think that it has to be based on these 3 subjects only. I may be wrong though.

[ApronMama]

lizawa:

The latest edition of PopClub magazine will be out from 13-Nov, this Friday.


I supposed the 20% discount off assessment books will kick in this weekend.

Just a FYI.

Went to popular and found many assessment books are pack into so called value pack and in nett price, so the 20% discount are not available. For example the \"teacher's @ work\" series of Grammer and Vocab. Can someone comment if this series of books are good?

Coming 11 Dec there is going to be a bookfair and can usually get good bargin, so buy what you need to use first at this moment.

[Herbie]

Hi ApronMama


When will the bookfair be held? And where?

Kindly advise.

TX

[yismoms]

all.in.one:

By the way, important to complete entire P6 syllabus before June holidays 2010, even if school has not finish. Otherwise, after June holidays, no more time to digest.


June Holidays will be a time to review whatever P3 to P5's stuff as well
as tackle other school papers and PSLE past papers.

For EL and Chinese, best to start practicing papers right from the start
of the year.

Hope this helps!

Hi all.in.one,

Thank you for sharing with us the assessment book you used. Any good english assessment book to recommend??

DD is weak in comprehension cloze and open ended compre.

[Augmum]

Herbie:

Hi ApronMama

When will the bookfair be held? And where?
Kindly advise.
TX

hi herbie,
happen to google and found some bookfairs at EXPO, but could not find the one on 11 dec which apronmama mentioned (probably she meant by pop???)

below are the details for those who are keen on bookfairs

MPH Warehouse Sale
20 November 2009 - 22 November 2009Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 6B
Admission : Public - Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 9am to 9pm

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MPH Warehouse Sales:
International Bestsellers, Self-help Books, Non-Fiction, Travel Guides, Childrens' Books..etc.

Penguin Books Warehouse Sale
03 December 2009 - 06 December 2009

Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 6B
Admission : Public - Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time:10am to 9.30pm

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The much awaited book sale is finally here!
Pick from a wide selection of children’s, assessment, fiction, business, reference, lifestyle and self-help titles… and more!
Good books at excellent value - don’t miss it!