2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[fightingmom]

janet_lee88:

This SA1 was a real nightmare. I had a hard time accepting his results compared to CA1. I literally went off track :stompfeet: :mad: :frustrated:

:hugs: Janet... Don't lose heart.

[peterch]

worried parents:

Any one knows of any food to avoid during and after having chicken pox ??


Heard egg will cause bad breadth and cucumber will cause the skin to become rough ???

no eggs, seafood, salty food CMIIW

[janet88]

fightingmom:

janet_lee88:

This SA1 was a real nightmare. I had a hard time accepting his results compared to CA1. I literally went off track :stompfeet: :mad: :frustrated:

:hugs: Janet... Don't lose heart.

Thanks for your consolation...appreciate.
Fortunately it's not PMS which caused the gun powder to explode in me.
While trying to find out cause of his poor results, hubby is on my nerves telling him crap, and also telling me to accept Cs for psle. Cannot believe him saying that :slapshead: how could he be so negative ? As a parent, we should have absolute faith and if time management is the cause, we should work on that. I am ok if he can come back with 4 As.

[fightingmom]

janet_lee88:

fightingmom:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]
This SA1 was a real nightmare. I had a hard time accepting his results compared to CA1. I literally went off track :stompfeet: :mad: :frustrated:

:hugs: Janet... Don't lose heart.

Thanks for your consolation...appreciate.
Fortunately it's not PMS which caused the gun powder to explode in me.
While trying to find out cause of his poor results, hubby is on my nerves telling him crap, and also telling me to accept Cs for psle. Cannot believe him saying that :slapshead: how could he be so negative ? [/quote]Oh no ... It hurts to hear your hubby said that ! :sad:
Hope your DS wasn't within earshots then. :scared:

janet_lee88:

As a parent, we should have absolute faith and if time management is the cause, we should work on that. I am ok if he can come back with 4 As.

As parents, we would want the best for our children and we do have some expectations. Like I mentioned in the earlier thread, it's almost last lap liao... Work on the sections that your DS is weak in. I have friends whose children went thru past PSLE with low grades range around 50s or 60s in their P6 SA1 but their children put in a lot of hard work during the june holidays and they got As in PSLE. So there is still hope.

[Chenonceau]

slmkhoo:

Chenonceau:

DD only demonstrated this OVERwork trait in Sec 3. DS is 3 years too early. It just goes to show how stressful the system is.

Actually, I think it's better that he learns this now than later. At this age, he will probably exhaust himself sooner, then be more willing to listen to your advice. Teens can last longer, get into worse trouble, then be too proud to turn to mummy for advice. You've already given your opinion, and if he insists on his way, then let him try, but be ready with sympathy and suggestions when he realises that he's over-stretched himself. He sounds like sensible kid and will adjust to a more reasonable pace soon.

I hope so. I do wish there were more certainty in the business of Mommy-ing.

[janet88]

Hi fightingmom,

Thank goodness he didn't open his mouth in front of son, or I would have slaughtered him. Sorry :oops: , stomach still has gun powder, so still violent.
Is my man here brainless or are most men tactless ? :stupid:
Told him to clam up if nothing good is coming out.

This June will be intensive, not just for older one but younger gal in P2. She didn't do well for her SA either.

[fightingmom]

janet_lee88:

Hi fightingmom,

Thank goodness he didn't open his mouth in front of son, or I would have slaughtered him. Sorry :oops: , stomach still has gun powder, so still violent.
Is my man here brainless or are most men tactless ? :stupid:
Told him to clam up if nothing good is coming out.

This June will be intensive, not just for older one but younger gal in P2. She didn't do well for her SA either.

Try time out. If I am very angry with my DD or even DH, we time out. Give each other time and space to cool off and then sit down to talk calmly later. I wouldn't want to say something in a fit of anger that I may regret later.

I always try to remember this : 1 min of staying angry actually deprives you and your child 60seconds of being happy. Am no saint - I flared up a few times this year too. It is difficult but I try.
:xedfingers:

[fifiyeo]

DS came home and reported his results for Math, Sci and Eng. Aiyoyo, so bad!


Although much better than CA1 (which he nearly failed), it is no where near good. (My good is not even band 1 in case some of you think I have very high expectations). :spank:

So today, DS took out his school books and started studying. He even started doing his school Math activity book and plans to finish everything before the end of the school hols so that he will have less homework and more time to revise in term 3.

So should forgive him or what??? :scratchhead:

[fightingmom]

fifiyeo:

DS came home and reported his results for Math, Sci and Eng. Aiyoyo, so bad!


Although much better than CA1 (which he nearly failed), it is no where near good. (My good is not even band 1 in case some of you think I have very high expectations). :spank:

So today, DS took out his school books and started studying. He even started doing his school Math activity book and plans to finish everything before the end of the school hols so that he will have less homework and more time to revise in term 3.

So should forgive him or what??? :scratchhead:

He sounds so sensible to me. I think he knows he didn't do well and wants to make up for it. If I were you, I will praise his attitude and sit down to work out a study plan (since he in the mood to engage).

[Peony]

fifiyeo:

DS came home and reported his results for Math, Sci and Eng. Aiyoyo, so bad!


Although much better than CA1 (which he nearly failed), it is no where near good. (My good is not even band 1 in case some of you think I have very high expectations). :spank:

So today, DS took out his school books and started studying. He even started doing his school Math activity book and plans to finish everything before the end of the school hols so that he will have less homework and more time to revise in term 3.

So should forgive him or what??? :scratchhead:

YES!!!
Especially since he improved from CA1.

To me, effort & attitude matters more than results at this stage.

His PSLE results only decides which secondary school he goes to. BUT consistent effort and positive attitude can ensure continued progress that is lifelong.

How many times have we heard stories of kids who do very well for PSLE but slide in secondary school? And how many times have we heard of kids who were \"nowhere\" at primary school and go on to do awesome at secondary school onwards? I've heard plenty.

So if i were you, I'd be very happy with him.

My take is that most kids who have been studying consistently have actually done much better but the results do not reflect this as KILLER PAPERS were set to almost guarantee the school hauls in mostly As and A*s in the actual PSLE exams.