2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[janet88]

Yup, science is a core subject too…and that is a subject which is hard to score. Maths is a ‘practice’ subject…but science requires technique.

Actually, these 4 subjects are not easy…especially language papers. Fail English, and that means fail everything. Don’t understand English means don’t understand maths and science.

[Drama Mama]

mlim321:

My child is currently in a small tution group of 2 to 4 students taught by a ex-teacher. We also tried the tution centre. We also know the strategy of annotation etc. However, the marks still can't improve. Anyone has any advice? Can someone recommend a 1-to-1 home tutor?


Time is running out....

for which subject?

[mlim321]

Drama Mama:

mlim321:

My child is currently in a small tution group of 2 to 4 students taught by a ex-teacher. We also tried the tution centre. We also know the strategy of annotation etc. However, the marks still can't improve. Anyone has any advice? Can someone recommend a 1-to-1 home tutor?


Time is running out....

for which subject?

For English. Anyone can recommend a home tutor?

[HWBW]

pench:

FYI, result of SMOPS 2012: http://www.hci.sg/aphelion/apmops/Results_of_SMOPS_2012.htm

My son managed to get gold award in SMOPS, does this means he get chance to go in to HCI through DSA? Any tips for apply DSA? thanks.

[24hr_mum]

janet_lee88:

If school gives past year paper, it is not a waste of time doing...the prob is when to get them done, and whether teachers give correct answers and explain them in OE section. This week, the kids are having Oral. Btw, oral exams have to be prepared, not just sit there and yak whatever comes to mind.

Honestly, kids should NOT be given any hw these 2 weeks.
Right now, it's whether which is more important - time management or getting homework done ???
Some kids do not take naps in the afternoon, so by 930pm, it is understandable they are tired.

worst my dd's teacher provide them with answer, want them to do marking themselves. What's the point of loading homework without going thru with the students. Sometimes I really hope less homework so she can start doing revision for PSLE

[fightingmom]

24hr_mum:

janet_lee88:

If school gives past year paper, it is not a waste of time doing...the prob is when to get them done, and whether teachers give correct answers and explain them in OE section. This week, the kids are having Oral. Btw, oral exams have to be prepared, not just sit there and yak whatever comes to mind.

Honestly, kids should NOT be given any hw these 2 weeks.
Right now, it's whether which is more important - time management or getting homework done ???
Some kids do not take naps in the afternoon, so by 930pm, it is understandable they are tired.

worst my dd's teacher provide them with answer, want them to do marking themselves. What's the point of loading homework without going thru with the students. Sometimes I really hope less homework so she can start doing revision for PSLE

Hi 24hr_mum,

This seems to be the norm that teachers will just flash the answers on the screen or just give them the answer sheet without the run through. They cited \"no time\" cos rushing thought the syllabus. So what I do is to get my DD to look through those questions that she did wrong and understand why she could not secure the marks for the answers. Those Maths questions that she got it wrong, we will re-do it again on another exercise book.

[24hr_mum]

fightingmom:

24hr_mum:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]If school gives past year paper, it is not a waste of time doing...the prob is when to get them done, and whether teachers give correct answers and explain them in OE section. This week, the kids are having Oral. Btw, oral exams have to be prepared, not just sit there and yak whatever comes to mind.

Honestly, kids should NOT be given any hw these 2 weeks.
Right now, it's whether which is more important - time management or getting homework done ???
Some kids do not take naps in the afternoon, so by 930pm, it is understandable they are tired.

worst my dd's teacher provide them with answer, want them to do marking themselves. What's the point of loading homework without going thru with the students. Sometimes I really hope less homework so she can start doing revision for PSLE

Hi 24hr_mum,

This seems to be the norm that teachers will just flash the answers on the screen or just give them the answer sheet without the run through. They cited \"no time\" cos rushing thought the syllabus. So what I do is to get my DD to look through those questions that she did wrong and understand why she could not secure the marks for the answers. Those Maths questions that she got it wrong, we will re-do it again on another exercise book.[/quote]hoping the teacher can help. I am not good in Math and Science. :oops:
good suggestion but the job must out source to tuition teacher

[janet88]

Hi mummies,

Are your kids done with oral and compo yet ?
Mine was done with oral last week…2moro EL compo.

For SA1, I heard some schools set exam papers almost like PSLE. My son’s school sets such tough standard that it is demoralizing. So I tell myself not to bother and stress myself over the grades.

[speedmaths.012624com]

janet_lee88:

Hi mummies,


For SA1, I heard some schools set exam papers almost like PSLE. My son's school sets such tough standard that it is demoralizing. So I tell myself not to bother and stress myself over the grades.

Dear mummies,

For most P6 pupils (say, 95% of them), it is normal for them to score lower marks for their Maths for CA1 and SA1.

So, do not worry too much about the SA1 marks, but work hard towards the PSLE in Sep.

A few years ago, I had a student who failed her Maths in SA1, but worked hard and managed to score A* for PSLE, and got into RGS.

So, great improvement is always possible, with hard work and, of course, parental support.

Keep up the good work.


speedmaths.com


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[beanbear]

janet_lee88:

Hi mummies,

Are your kids done with oral and compo yet ?
Mine was done with oral last week...2moro EL compo.

For SA1, I heard some schools set exam papers almost like PSLE. My son's school sets such tough standard that it is demoralizing. So I tell myself not to bother and stress myself over the grades.

Hang in there Janet, We know schools have a strategy of scaring kids & parents by setting very high standards but do not prep our kids adequately. Look for signs of progress. That's what I'm telling myself and my DS. Since I've been analyzing his gaps and plugging specific areas, that's how I'll be measuring DS success. I'm targeting section by section for each paper, topic by topic.

Everytime before exam, I tell DS, i'm not measuring his success by grades. I'm looking for demonstration of skills & techniques. If he uses what I've taught him, I'm ok if he gets it wrong because of complexity of question. Everyday, now it's all about demonstrating of exam strategies, time management, using of checklists for skills.