2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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janet_lee88:
Hi,kay22:
I received a sms that the 2012 top school prelim papers will be ready by next week. Will any parents be buying for their kids to do? At this point of time (exactly 4 weeks to go), should we just focus on areas they are weak at or continue to do practice papers? :scratchhead:
2012 prelim??? :yikes:
That's fresh out from the oven !!
With just 4 weeks to go, I won't buy anymore.
Still have many sets of 2011 undone.
I can only speak on PSLE Maths,
and based on about 10 years' experience of teaching P6 pupils, and interacting with their parents.
Parents should only get the 2012 prelim maths papers if this will help their children BETTER prepare for PSLE, and NOT add more stress.
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
Some schools are better known for having \"more, new, non-routine\" maths questions in their prelim papers.
Thus some parents will try to get these papers, hoping that learning how to answer these questions will help their children better prepare for the actual \"non-routine\" questions in the PSLE maths paper.
A bit like \"spotting\" questions.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Some of these questions look difficult, and MANY pupils will NOT be able to solve them within the time given, unless they have seen/solve similar questions before.
And if they have been taught, they will be able to answer some of these 4 to 5 marks questions quite easily, within 2 to 3 minutes.
But I should caution that some of the solutions that I have seen look rather tedious and incomplete; there are alternate, easier, faster methods available.
So buying the papers and just asking the children to do them on their own may not be ideal.
Parents will still have to help their children go through the solutions to these questions, or get their tutors/friends to help.
At this late stage, you probably do not need to do the whole maths papers, just try to concentrate on some of the more difficult questions.
Ideally, your child's maths teacher can prepare about 20 to 30 of the new, non-routine questions from this year's prelim maths papers, and go through the solutions in class, over the next couple of weeks.
All the best for your child's PSLE.
Cheers
speedmaths.com
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speedmaths.com:
I am so relieved to see the part in red. DS commented that the 2012 RGPS prelim paper was \"surprisingly easy\". He found only one thinking question in there which stumped him. He managed to solve it after time was up though. We're slowly working through the other papers.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Phew... I feel a bit better now. -
Chenonceau:
My friend also bought the prelim papers and told me that RGPS Maths papers seem easy. She told me not to waste my dd's time on that paper. After I saw the comments made by speedmaths.com, I have asked my friend to make a copy of RGPS maths paper for me.
I am so relieved to see the part in red. DS commented that the 2012 RGPS prelim paper was \"surprisingly easy\". He found only one thinking question in there which stumped him. He managed to solve it after time was up though. We're slowly working through the other papers.speedmaths.com:
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Phew... I feel a bit better now.
I understand that NYPS maths prelim paper was tough. Am waiting for a copy of NYPS paper. -
speedmaths.:
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that. -
Anyone have views on Tao Nan 2012 math prelim?
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mummy so kiasu:
no one cried in year 2010 & 2011
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.speedmaths.:
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions. These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary
my DS was disappointed that it was not difficult -
PapaTan:
Be a mom:
Reg. \"PSLE Survival Guide for the Family\" anyone want to let go the book. Can sell to me in 2nd-hand price.. i stay at east side. pls PM me.
Thank you for supporting this book. How did you hear about this book?
from Kiasu parents here.
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Chenonceau:
Anyone have views on Tao Nan 2012 math prelim?
Hi, Chen.
Tao Nan Maths Prelim Paper 2, Q.16 is flawed, right? The orange beads, question stated as given by Jodie's friend, shouldn't it be Jodie's? Else not workable.... -
verykiasu2010:
no one cried in year 2010 & 2011
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.mummy so kiasu:
[quote=\"speedmaths.\"]
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions. These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary
my DS was disappointed that it was not difficult.
[/quote]No wonder many of them predict this year's paper will be tough. :boogie:
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alng:
[/quote]My friend also bought the prelim papers and told me that RGPS Maths papers seem easy. She told me not to waste my dd's time on that paper. After I saw the comments made by speedmaths.com, I have asked my friend to make a copy of RGPS maths paper for me.
I am so relieved to see the part in red. DS commented that the 2012 RGPS prelim paper was \"surprisingly easy\". He found only one thinking question in there which stumped him. He managed to solve it after time was up though. We're slowly working through the other papers.Chenonceau:
[quote=\"speedmaths.com\"]
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Phew... I feel a bit better now.
AGREE... the raffles girls found this years maths paper for prelim paper easier this year. It was initially meant to be very hard but was eventually changed.
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