PSLE 2012 - Results Discussion
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TREX8:
i would like to ask a kiasu question :razz:I agree with Zeemini. Math in sec no longer relies on models but uses algebra. My dd, who had difficulty with models in pri sch, commented that sec math is so much easier.
Look out though for humanities subjects as the skills needed to answer exam qns will be new to pri students. Do not despair when they don't do well in the first few tests. Check that they understand the concepts, then allow them and their trs time to learn/teach the skills.
The good thing about grouping students with similar ability in sec sch, roughly based on COP, is that the pace of learning is similar, so trs are better able to teach at a suitable pace and students feel less threatened as majority of classmates are of similar ability.
加油 P6 parents. You have worked with your child to prepare and take one major exam. Whether the results are beyond/within/below expectations, just put aside psle results. Focus on helping your child settle in and find his/her place and niche in sec sch. They will blossom, in CCA, in leadership, in academics, when they are given opportunities and are in a place where they feel comfortable to try, to make mistakes and to take on new roles.
with increase of subjects to 8-9 at sec 1, i wonder if my son is able to take cca which doesn't require him to stay back often ? my concern is with the longer hours, he will need time to adjust and cope with the changes. -
hi,
can someone advise on this:-
score 256
first choice-National Junior College (CUP-258)
second Choice-River Valley (CUP-254)
third choice-normal sec wothout IP
in this case, will she high chance get into River Valley or she will get third choice? since NJC she doesnt met the COP. thanks. -
janet_lee88:
i would like to ask a kiasu question :razz:
with increase of subjects to 8-9 at sec 1, i wonder if my son is able to take cca which doesn't require him to stay back often ? my concern is with the longer hours, he will need time to adjust and cope with the changes.
Not surprising everyday reach home 5 or 6 pm or 7pm. If sch and home distance is near, the child should be home by 5pm. -
Piggy_mummy:
Which sch are you aiming? NJC or RV?hi,
can someone advise on this:-
score 256
first choice-National Junior College (CUP-258)
second Choice-River Valley (CUP-254)
third choice-normal sec wothout IP
in this case, will she high chance get into River Valley or she will get third choice? since NJC she doesnt met the COP. thanks.
On Dec 19, you will receive SMS most probably Option 2. Ask you to report the next day to RV.
If NJC is the dream school. After RV orientation, straightaway go to NJC take an appeal form and prepare all the photocopy documents.
Most probably NJC will accept. Boy or Girl? -
octoberbaby:
kids used to score A star Maths in primary school, can flung maths in sec sch. Possible meh?
Yes! Possible. I won't hv believed that until I came across such students. They exist. -
octoberbaby:
kids used to score A star Maths in primary school, can flung maths in sec sch. Possible meh?
anything is possible.
primary school education is just a foundation.
secondary school education is maturity.
students whom had scored well in PSLE (265) may not necessarily perform or excel in secondary curriculum, it's a matter of maturity rate in thinking n analysis ...
Just be supportive, no added pressure.
Cheers -
Poet2010:
You have the point. As my kid entered to the sec sch beg this year. The teacher told them about 20% co-hort failed mathematics. The students scored 260 above to enter into this school. Not sure aggregate for DSA students. GEPpers also can fail Maths?
anything is possible.
primary school education is just a foundation.
secondary school education is maturity.
students whom had scored well in PSLE (265) may not necessarily perform or excel in secondary curriculum, it's a matter of maturity rate in thinking n analysis ...
Just be supportive, no added pressure.
Cheers -
octoberbaby:
Dear Parents,janet_lee88:
i would like to ask a kiasu question :razz:
with increase of subjects to 8-9 at sec 1, i wonder if my son is able to take cca which doesn't require him to stay back often ? my concern is with the longer hours, he will need time to adjust and cope with the changes.
Not surprising everyday reach home 5 or 6 pm or 7pm. If sch and home distance is near, the child should be home by 5pm.
Choosing a school for your kids after the PSLE season can be a rather heart wrenching occasion.
Which school is good, which school offers a better training foundation, which school do thrives and excel, neighborhood school or schools that are of a travelling distance.
I've got one key point to render, if you deemed the child is highly self-motivated (i.e. minimal or no tuition needed), exhibited self-discipline (i.e. lesser gaming hour, self volunteering to attend school remedial lessons though not required), did perform well in the PSLE, then do exercise prime consideration to fit him/her in the top few schools, else be conservative and objective.
With God's blessing, my kids are doing well in school, self-studied, self-motivated, as for me, I just facilitate and provide the morale support.
All The Best @Poet2010 -
zeemimi:
How come they can fail maths if they excelled from P1-P6 well in the pri sch. My kid's GEP friend also failed maths in sec one. This is very strange?octoberbaby:
kids used to score A star Maths in primary school, can flung maths in sec sch. Possible meh?
Yes! Possible. I won't hv believed that until I came across such students. They exist.
Sec maths is easier than P6 maths. A, E, C maths are so fun. -
octoberbaby:
How come they can fail maths if they excelled from P1-P6 well in the pri sch. My kid's GEP friend also failed maths in sec one. This is very strange?zeemimi:
[quote=\"octoberbaby\"]kids used to score A star Maths in primary school, can flung maths in sec sch. Possible meh?
Yes! Possible. I won't hv believed that until I came across such students. They exist.
Sec maths is easier than P6 maths. A, E, C maths are so fun.[/quote]We were all taught in models...for all the M1, M2 marks...algebra isn't encouraged because kids get either 0 or 4 marks for that problem sum.
I am continuing with English tuition for son in Sec 1 as his foundation is not strong and that language is required for all his subjects other than CL.
I sincerely appreciate all the valuable info given by parents...thank goodness I have this forum and wonderful parents to seek advice from.
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