2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[fightingmom]

pixiedust:

fightingmom:

I used to joke with DD that SA stands for Speed and Accuracy so have to be careful (cannot say the forbidden word \"careless\") and finish the papers and leave at least about 10-15 mins to check through.


I used to repeat this every time before my DD starts her revision papers :

\"Every mark counts !\"

So now the 3 words stuck with her liao :rotflmao:

Ah, \"careless\" is forbidden ! I must remember this. What's the history behind ? chenonceau's suggestion ?
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Hi pixiedust,

It is actually our \"house rule\". Used to remind my DD not to make any careless mistakes when she was in lower primary. The more
I reminded her, the more careless mistakes she made ! :faint:

So my DH said why not remind her to be careful (positive input) instead of careless (negative input ) so I tried. By end of primary 3, she has cut down her not so careful mistakes by half (used to lose 20-25 marks).

Whether is it our choice of words that helps - I don't really analyse too much as long as it works for my DD!

[BeContented]

Zekezachzoom:

worried parents:

How to deal with over confident child ?

My DS is one. He just ate his humble pie in this SA1. He strongest subject, never falls below 90, scored a 8x this round. He was devastated as he was over confident when doing the paper. Ended up with careless mistakes. He told me he has learnt not to be take the paper too lightly even though he is strong at it.

I think the best way to deal with over confident kid to let them fall once in a while so that they will learn from there. Just my opinion

Agree. Same with my kids. IMO, it's better to slip now.....so that they wake up for PSLE

[worried parents]

HAPPYH:

worried parents:

oh no, how can this happen ? My child was diagnosed with chicken pox and was given five days mc on Monday. Today, I brought him back to the clinic for review and another doctor said it is not chicken pox but normal rash due to hot weather.


Luckily this happened after SA1.

:yikes: Really scary as your child was taking medicine for chickenpox. Is it the polyclinic.

yes

[janet88]

I always calculate all the marks of careless mistakes made. Then I will show my boy what he would actually have scored had he been more careful. Ok, careless mistakes happen but please be more careful. The grand total is an astonishing number if he can be less careless.

[PSLE 2012]

My DS did not do well in SA1. He was devastated and so was I. Don’t know whether it’s a knee jerk reaction or not, but the poor performance seems to have galvanized him into action. Told me he didn’t need the break after SA1 cos he needs to work extra hard to make it to his dream school. After I calmed down somewhat, I think I should count myself lucky that he has this positive attitude.

[fightingmom]

PSLE 2012:

My DS did not do well in SA1. He was devastated and so was I. Don't know whether it's a knee jerk reaction or not, but the poor performance seems to have galvanized him into action. Told me he didn't need the break after SA1 cos he needs to work extra hard to make it to his dream school. After I calmed down somewhat, I think I should count myself lucky that he has this positive attitude.

:rahrah: applause his positive attitude ! I guess for some children , they kind of mature along the process.

All the best to your DS, PSLE 2012 ! :rahrah:

[worried parents]

fightingmom:

worried parents:

oh no, how can this happen ? My child was diagnosed with chicken pox and was given five days mc on Monday. Today, I brought him back to the clinic for review and another doctor said it is not chicken pox but normal rash due to hot weather.


Luckily this happened after SA1.

:whut: alamak ! :slapshead: how could this happen ?!

Can ask which doc you go and where is it located ?

At polyclinic

[janet88]

PSLE 2012:

Told me he didn't need the break after SA1 cos he needs to work extra hard to make it to his dream school. After I calmed down somewhat, I think I should count myself lucky that he has this positive attitude.

Wow, that's amazing. I was demoralized and devastated too and I didn't hide it from him this time. I told a friend about poor results. Her hubby said the reason could be poor time management. He taught me to build his confidence bit by bit, and to use a timer. Thank God for the valuable advice given.

[august24]

Is it the norm for your dc sch not to release compo & oral marks?

For EL, only situational writing marks were ‘given’ (cos I managed to see it tho teacher blanko it off). H/e, no marks on compo writing given tho the paper was returned. Ds & dd said teacher dun tell dem marks for compo. I can only gauged the combined std of compo+oral. Even during PT mtg, teacher usually give general feedback like ok rather than telling the score. When checking grade, they will also cover the list to prevent us fr ‘peeping’.

[fightingmom]

august24:

Is it the norm for your dc sch not to release compo & oral marks?

For EL, only situational writing marks were 'given' (cos I managed to see it tho teacher blanko it off). H/e, no marks on compo writing given tho the paper was returned. Ds & dd said teacher dun tell dem marks for compo. I can only gauged the combined std of compo+oral. Even during PT mtg, teacher usually give general feedback like ok rather than telling the score. When checking grade, they will also cover the list to prevent us fr 'peeping'.

Hi august24,

For my DD school, all compo and oral marks are released but the actual compo paper the children are not allowed to bring home. They will be given to the children in class to see where their \"mistakes\" lie and what's the marks they obtain for language and content. For those weaker students, the teacher will put a \"see me!\" remarks at the top right hand corner and they will have to walk up to the teacher for her to go thru the with them during lesson period (according to my DD's feedback)

They can bring home the situational writing paper. During PTM, as parents, we can request to take a look at the compo written by our children and teacher will further discuss and suggest how to best improve the writing skills.

I am quite curious why yr child's school or teacher is so secretive about the marks. :? If they don't release the marks , how to know which area needs improvement ? :scratchhead: