2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[fightingmom]

I believe most schools will be conducting their Prelims in the upcoming 2 weeks or so. Good luck to all ds and dd.


All KSP papas and mamas... Stay cool and supportive ! :rahrah:

Fighting ! :rahrah: :rahrah:

[janet88]

Yes, that is the scary part…too easy a paper, the kid thinks PSLE is easy. Too tough, the child thinks is demoralized. Whatever it is, this is the last dash and we just hope our kids can use that stamina for that major exam.

[Chenonceau]

I’ve taken my foot off the pedal COMPLETELY now. I no longer assign work. I no longer mark work. The school is revving up to the PSLE and almost every day there are practice papers to do for homework. I like this and am quite happy to let the school do what I observe it is now doing. I no longer have to write excuse letters to excuse my son from doing useless and boring homework.


DS commented once that he performs best when he gets into the zone between Anxiety and Serenity. I don’t care how easy or difficult the papers are nowadays. DS just needs to practice getting into The Zone where every sense is alert to challenge BUT not afraid of it.

I’m pretty sure he is not THE BEST student at PSLE but I think we’ve done enough. From now till PSLE, we will be going on half-load. If school gives enough for half-load then I give nothing. If school doesn’t give enough for half-load then I may still give nothing.

What will be… will be.

[janet88]

Chenonceau:

I've taken my foot off the pedal COMPLETELY now. I no longer assign work.


I'm pretty sure he is not THE BEST student at PSLE but I think we've done enough. From now till PSLE, we will be going on half-load. If school gives enough for half-load then I give nothing. If school doesn't give enough for half-load then I may still give nothing.

What will be... will be.

Yes, whatever will be will be.
I've hands off assigning work for my son since the beginning of the year. I've outsourced him to the professionals. For prelims, I think it should be sufficient.

[underthesea]

I am still holding DD’s hand tightly, dare not to hands off…

[HAPPYH]

underthesea:

I am still holding DD's hand tightly, dare not to hands off....

That is good too as long as we don't stress them too much.

[janet88]

HAPPYH:

underthesea:

I am still holding DD's hand tightly, dare not to hands off....

That is good too as long as we don't stress them too much.

I let go for the prelims...maybe I will hold his hands again end of Aug :rotflmao:
Honestly, letting go completely is something most parents of P6s will not dare to do :nailbite:

[G Tan]

janet_lee88:

HAPPYH:

[quote=\"underthesea\"]I am still holding DD's hand tightly, dare not to hands off....

That is good too as long as we don't stress them too much.

I let go for the prelims...maybe I will hold his hands again end of Aug :rotflmao:
Honestly, letting go completely is something most parents of P6s will not dare to do :nailbite:[/quote]Me too, I don't dare to... I just let go about 30-40%... on certain days , I let her do stuff on her own....

[janet88]

As and when now, I keep my son at home to revise and sometimes we go out to take a break and take his mind off exams...otherwise will go :siao: Last Sat after tuition, we brought him to enjoy soup served in a bowl made of bread.

[G Tan]

janet_lee88:

As and when now, I keep my son at home to revise and sometimes we go out to take a break and take his mind off exams...otherwise will go :siao: Last Sat after tuition, we brought him to enjoy soup served in a bowl made of bread.

Truly agreed!!! Last sunday (15 july) i brought my DD to MBS to view Harry Potter Exhibition and Gardens by the bay. Then i suggested to her , that every fortnight , we wil go for an outing, then you will be more relaxed and better in studying!!! we all agreedd!!!