2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[fifiyeo]

Yes, yes better play and enjoy first. Then face the other headache later.

[janet88]

isetan:

everybody in this forum today seems to be in a joyous mood. can tell the past 2 weeks how stressful they are.

The 2 weeks after Listening Comprehension were very tough.
I was so afraid my son will snap. Finding that right balance between complacency and snapping point is very difficult.

Start early. When the new school term begins, it will still be a little relaxed. After CNY, teachers will zoom in at 4th gear.

[janet88]

mn:

We will try to enjoy now and later new to the date will start having nightmares.

Yes, the kids should enjoy and play. They deserve to enjoy after working hard for so long. Parents also need to recuperate.
The weather is very hot, so do make sure they don't lose themselves playing too wild.

[GLORYmum]

ksi:

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Hi Ksi,
i can't help but chip in this comment that you deserve a medal for being so creative.
:thankyou:

[corneyAmber]

GLORYmum, thank you and you are most welcome. Have a good break where you plan to go... It will be an unforgettable and wonderful holiday. Just an idea if you want to get something cute for your child to play with for the holiday. You can try getting the cute hello kitty Polaroid camera and take pictures during the holiday that she can paste on the fridge(by putting a magnet behind) or her own study cosy area with a sticky board. It's fun.


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[Essential]

Hi Guest, where can I get this beautiful camera？ plan to get one as children’s day gift

[suziewong]

I am interested to know where to get the hello kitty camera as well. Can you please advise?

[happyheart]

Peony:

Hi Happyheart,


The strategy depends on the specific weakness. For example, if she is losing marks for compo, I check which area- plot? Language? Missing link?

If it's language, then I probe further too - words used? Sentences?

If it's words, I'll list specific task for her e.g replace boring words with better ones. I'll list the boring words and she has to search for better ones.

If it's sentences, then I'll give her exercises to replace simple ones with more complex ones. And to get her to pick up super sentences from books.

I also check with her teachers to get tips/strategies or other specific weaknesses.


Oops! Just saw that u asked for maths as examples.

I list her weak topics then get her to redo all mistakes to ensure she has mastered them. I also pick qns for her to do. I don't drill. Pick and choose more challenging ones until she masters them.

:thankyou:

[happyheart]

janet_lee88:

In the first 6 months of P6, teaching still goes on. Prelim is like SA2.

You can allow kids to play for a few weeks after P5 SA2...but start teaching P6 syllabus in Dec.

Janet, :thankyou:

[yukilei]

Peony:

happyheart:

Janet,
I would like to make good use of Year end holiday. Through your experience, how would you suggest parents start to prepare our kids starting from November?

If u dun mind, I can share too.

Scrutinise your DC's SA2 exam papers and identify strengths and weaknesses. The year hols is the best time to conquer all weak areas before taking on p6. Speak or email all his/her teachers to help identify areas to work on and tips on how to improve.

For me, I broke every thing down to specific areas with a strategy for each one.

This really worked for me. My greatest pleasure this year was to see a confident DD who did not have a stressful year.

wow, Peony, I :salute: you!!! You really put in a lot of effort.
I also agree that should start early. Consistency is the key. DS did not really have a stressful year. He still continues to have fun on Sunday, even day before PSLE. I even brought him to watch F1 & ended late on that Sun.

What I did was to get DS to read. It's not the quantity, but quality. I asked him to write down words that he's doesn't know and check dictionary, everyday during school holiday.

Beside reading, he will also revise his Science (P3 to P5) during the holidays. Reason is because they'll be tested from P3 to P6 syllables. I don't think they'll have time to revise if they only start the revision in P6.

Maybe I'm KS, but I've already told DS he cannot play whole day, everyday, in Nov & Dec. He has to keep his momentum but at a slower pace. Reading is the key. Take it as leisure reading, no pressure.