2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[mummy so kiasu]

janet_lee88:

mummy so kiasu:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]At P4, my son was discouraged to use algebra...however for P6, use whatever you wish.

If your kid prefers to use the algebra method, make sure he is very good at it. The kids will not get any mark if their answer is wrong when they use algebra method. Whereas, they might get some marks if initial part of their answer is correct when they use other method.

I know nothing about Math, but remember this M1, M2 thing mentioned by teacher. Hubby taught son to use algebra in P4...during PTM, teacher said not encouraged. Stick to model approach. Hubby, like many of us here were brought up using algebra approach. Now model approach is taught at P2.[/quote]My hubby also taught our boy algebra method. However, I told him to try using the other methods taught by his teachers first. He does not like to draw model. He solved the problems before he drew the model when he was in P3 & P4.

[janet88]

Son was taught model approach late (P4). So it was hard to drill the model into him...plus my hubby insisting on algebra. I :siam:

For daughter, school started model at P2. So she has a head start. If hubby teaches her algebra, she will be confused. But she hates to draw the model boxes.

Just curious, any mummy allow child to skip school once a while now? My son looks tired after school recently. I find it productive if he stays at home, sleeps later and spend the rest of day revising or getting tutors' hw done.

[24hr_mum]

janet_lee88:

Hi isetan,

Thanks for your encouragement.
I heard from friends PSLE is tough...it's only when I am sitting in the boat that I understand TRULY what they mean. The frustrating thing is I feel so pek chek and helpless. When son comes back from school, it's either worksheets or past year paper. Teach the kids how to answer comprehension questions lah...or else vocab, grammar etc. TEACH.

lets work hard together.
We are in the same boat. Since begin of the year have this breathless feeling liao.
Is PSLE really that tough?

[24hr_mum]

ER:

janet_lee88:

I have no idea why teacher wants to know, and I do not want to know why...supposing my son has no tutor, I wonder what will happen.

There are many reasons why the teacher could be interested to know. One possibility could be your child was not applying a technique correctly and she is concerned that the tutor is teaching the wrong thing. It could be the child is doing really well and the teacher just want to know the tutor's method to teach the rest. There is nothing wrong with either since like one of the KSP said, it is a lifelong learning process for everyone.

sometimes you think about it. It may benefit your child too. Teacher ask children what method their tutors teach from difference children. T will teach the rest. All benefit right? I always tell my DD when you ask your teacher 3 questions, your friends ask 2 questions, U listen to both you get to know 5 questions.

[isetan]

24hr_mum:

janet_lee88:

Hi isetan,

Thanks for your encouragement.
I heard from friends PSLE is tough...it's only when I am sitting in the boat that I understand TRULY what they mean. The frustrating thing is I feel so pek chek and helpless. When son comes back from school, it's either worksheets or past year paper. Teach the kids how to answer comprehension questions lah...or else vocab, grammar etc. TEACH.

lets work hard together.
We are in the same boat. Since begin of the year have this breathless feeling liao.
Is PSLE really that tough?

I suspect this year will be tougher.....as past 2 years have been an easy one. Also, a lot of dragon boys and girls this year...what's your take?

[mummy so kiasu]

janet_lee88:

Son was taught model approach late (P4). So it was hard to drill the model into him...plus my hubby insisting on algebra. I :siam:

For daughter, school started model at P2. So she has a head start. If hubby teaches her algebra, she will be confused. But she hates to draw the model boxes.

Just curious, any mummy allow child to skip school once a while now? My son looks tired after school recently. I find it productive if he stays at home, sleeps later and spend the rest of day revising or getting tutors' hw done.

Don't mind to skip school once in a while if the school has completed the syllabus. However, the kid must be able to do his own revision at home. I prefer my boy to go to school or else he will end up reading novel at home. In other word, depend whether the child is self discipline.

[janet88]

I know the PSLE is getting tougher every year…this year being the dragon year kids taking it…bumper crop. Choice sec schools will not open more classes unlike P1 registration. Many friends told me the same thing, ‘PSLE is no joke, wait till next year when your son is in p6’. I have been breathless since Jan. Now, I am breathless and helpless. I feel so sad my son is stressed out.

When he does his homework now, I accompany him. At least he is not alone.

[mummy so kiasu]

janet_lee88:

I know the PSLE is getting tougher every year...this year being the dragon year kids taking it...bumper crop. Choice sec schools will not open more classes unlike P1 registration. Many friends told me the same thing, 'PSLE is no joke, wait till next year when your son is in p6'. I have been breathless since Jan. Now, I am breathless and helpless. I feel so sad my son is stressed out.

When he does his homework now, I accompany him. At least he is not alone.

This is a good way to show that you care & support him all the way. It mean a lot to him. keep it up!

[mummy so kiasu]

janet_lee88:

I know the PSLE is getting tougher every year...this year being the dragon year kids taking it...bumper crop. Choice sec schools will not open more classes unlike P1 registration. Many friends told me the same thing, 'PSLE is no joke, wait till next year when your son is in p6'. I have been breathless since Jan. Now, I am breathless and helpless. I feel so sad my son is stressed out.

When he does his homework now, I accompany him. At least he is not alone.

This is a good way to show that you care & support him all the way. It mean a lot to him. keep it up!

[G Tan]

Just a curious thought, anybody sending your DD or DS for any workshop or course this september holiday??