2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[mumsobusy]

lim72:

@Pinky Piglet, jedamum, Nebbermind


Haha are we all trying to compete to see who is more kiasu? :rotflmao:

I have not really preparing my ds for PSLE, but having said that, I have been using Science PSLE book since P3, P5 Cl compo and P5 Grammer/Vocub as well as P5 Synthesis & transformation.

I am using all these books for practical reasons. For P5 Cl compo, I realised that his Cl ft's requirement for the class is quite high, so when I was going through the assessment books, I realised that the standard of book that matched what his teacher is asking for is at P5 level.

As for the EL assessment books, although he has no S&T questions so far except for this year SA2 pp, I have started him on this since P1. And I realised that the books are quite similar as compared to each level. So I will usually buy the higher level and use it for two years as I also do not think he can finish 1 book in a year. As for the the Science PSLE book, as you all know that all those yearly text books are obviously insufficient, so supplementary text for Science subject is a must. And this book can be used for 4 years isn't this value for money?

So I guess I will be seriously looking at some PSLE books for other subjects especially Maths.

I think after my PSLE experience with my eldest one this year, I am going to make sure I spend more time coaching my second one from next year onwards. P4 next year. It is never too early to start. People may think I am KS but I have left my eldest one alone till P6.

[kyp71]

mumsobusy:

lim72:

@Pinky Piglet, jedamum, Nebbermind


Haha are we all trying to compete to see who is more kiasu? :rotflmao:

I have not really preparing my ds for PSLE, but having said that, I have been using Science PSLE book since P3, P5 Cl compo and P5 Grammer/Vocub as well as P5 Synthesis & transformation.

I am using all these books for practical reasons. For P5 Cl compo, I realised that his Cl ft's requirement for the class is quite high, so when I was going through the assessment books, I realised that the standard of book that matched what his teacher is asking for is at P5 level.

As for the EL assessment books, although he has no S&T questions so far except for this year SA2 pp, I have started him on this since P1. And I realised that the books are quite similar as compared to each level. So I will usually buy the higher level and use it for two years as I also do not think he can finish 1 book in a year. As for the the Science PSLE book, as you all know that all those yearly text books are obviously insufficient, so supplementary text for Science subject is a must. And this book can be used for 4 years isn't this value for money?

So I guess I will be seriously looking at some PSLE books for other subjects especially Maths.

I think after my PSLE experience with my eldest one this year, I am going to make sure I spend more time coaching my second one from next year onwards. P4 next year. It is never too early to start. People may think I am KS but I have left my eldest one alone till P6.

Hi, u same as me, my elder this year just finish PSLE n in 2015 I need go thru the stress again. So now is no good to have more kids ya. Moreover the P3 this year who will b the new batch to seat for new PSLE English, what a tough experience without past year paper to fall back for practise. Sigh !

[snowball]

why has this thread been so quiet… since 2 weeks ago…is everyone already switched to another updated thread…?

[jedamum]

snowball:

why has this thread been so quiet.... since 2 weeks ago.....is everyone already switched to another updated thread.....?

2 weeks ago SA2 starts...everyone quiet.
now SA2 ends, everyone holiday mood. :imcool:

[snowball]

jedamum:

snowball:

why has this thread been so quiet.... since 2 weeks ago.....is everyone already switched to another updated thread.....?

2 weeks ago SA2 starts...everyone quiet.
now SA2 ends, everyone holiday mood. :imcool:

jedamum, i think we have to switch to \"club 2002 kids...\" do you think the class monitor or pic can \" cut & paste\" or merge this 2 threads to 1 so tat we need not go both sites to update ourselves? :evil:

[33mama]

P4 streaming going on now… parents of P4s… Few questions :

1) if the child does farely in Chinese (as in 80s), do you opt for HCL (not recommended by teacher though)
2) pros and cons of having HCL now vs in sec school?

[snowball]

33mama:

P4 streaming going on now... parents of P4s... Few questions :

1) if the child does farely in Chinese (as in 80s), do you opt for HCL (not recommended by teacher though)
2) pros and cons of having HCL now vs in sec school?

my girl failed her open ended comprehension she scored 76% for her SA 2 though :please:

I dont think she is being offered to take HCL and even she is, i would rather spend time to learn her weaker section on OE compre.... :skeptical:

[lurline]

33mama,

dc is in the same situation as your child. Chinese 82 but the other 3 subjects are band1. Form teacher does not recommend HCL but I opted for it. Will let him try for a yr, will drop HCL in P6 if he cannot make it.

[just888]

mummyv:

Hi all


My DD is in P5 this year. Just to share, I was complacent about the jump because she was the top 25% of her school's cohort during P4. I envisioned the strategies we put into place would serve her and me well - buying and doing worksheets/top school papers diligently closer to exams is sufficient. I was wrong. My focus on results and not on the process is incorrect.

What I think I would have done differently is let her have more time to PLAY. This year, I shed silent tears when I see her workload. I should step in earlier when extreme burdens are placed on her in the guise of homework e.g. 40 book reports in 2 weeks. I cringe when I see the remarks teachers make on her worksheets. I should have monitored more closely because the pace is faster in P5 compared to P4. I would build up her self motivation and self resistance to negative influences. I would encourage learning for self-discovery to make it less of a chore. I should have also stepped in earlier to advocate broad-based reading not just her fav chick lit. Quality reading NOT quantity translates into better English vocab.

Above all, the push to want to study to bridge the gap must come from the child because it gets really hard...and it MUST be enough if the child has really tried but is still not doing as well as your own expectations. Because we as parents must never lose sight of the fact that exams and PSLE are only part of the long journey ahead....

What 40 book reports in 2 weeks that's demanding, how come the teacher didn't paced it throughout the year?

All the comments here are p5 studies will be steep and faster. Wondering if the teachers are rushing to clear all the teaching topics including the p6 ones.

[33mama]

lurline:

33mama,

dc is in the same situation as your child. Chinese 82 but the other 3 subjects are band1. Form teacher does not recommend HCL but I opted for it. Will let him try for a yr, will drop HCL in P6 if he cannot make it.

Really ah... i din opt... cos scared dd will lose interest on Chinese