2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[nansk]

Yay, Janet! You finally created the thread. Thanks!


Of all the subjects, Science is the one that worries me, because I know nothing of the scope or expectations from schools. I want ways to make it more interesting for my dd, not another boring subject to be memorized out of textbooks.

1. Which guide books have the parents of older kids recommended?
My friend (with dd in P4 now) suggested 'Everything You Need To Know'.

2. Dd's teacher has started with Diversity this week.
a. Any library books I can borrow to read with dd that complements this topic?
b. Do any of the Horrible Science books provide more details on this topic, or other P3 Science topics?

[hquek]

I was told ultimate science is a good guide. It is mostly out of stock in popular. Can consider

[nansk]

hquek:

I was told ultimate science is a good guide. It is mostly out of stock in popular. Can consider

Thanks! I did see this in the Popular sale at Expo. I will look out for it in the next sale.

[janet88]

Started my daughter on phonics...a bit late to do so at P3...but better than never. Also learning comprehension skills and then compo after that.


As for science, I am waiting for her school teacher to start...rather be on back end to revise and reinforce. For Math, I :siam: ...hubby's responsibility.
I saw this newly published title 'Science Weekly' by EPH at popular. Only avail for P3 and P6. Daughter is enjoying the attention lavished on her this year.

She has Chinese tuition once a week...tutor advised me to let her do hw on her own...trying to do that, but she needs explanation for 辩字测验. So I explain each character and 搭配.

[mother777]

DD school has ramped up the speed…


Chinese already start lesson 1, but no homework though.
Maths already finish chapter 1, 4-pages in the Onsponge book is homework for today
English got homework for grammar (8pgs)
Science nothing yet…very surprising

Chinese spelling list was given out with school books. So have make daughter practice. But the test dates are not advised yet…

Science and English spelling list not out.

Any kind parent can share their school science spelling list?

[nansk]

mother777:

Maths already finish chapter 1, 4-pages in the Onsponge book is homework for today

English got homework for grammar (8pgs)

What?! :scared:

My dd's teacher assigned Science homework. No news on a Science spelling list yet. I will share if any such list is sent home.

[seekdoze]

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[mother777]

nansk:

mother777:

Maths already finish chapter 1, 4-pages in the Onsponge book is homework for today

English got homework for grammar (8pgs)

What?! :scared:

My dd's teacher assigned Science homework. No news on a Science spelling list yet. I will share if any such list is sent home.

Yup I also got surprised when I heard about the fast pace the teacher has taken for maths.

Actually yesterday my DD got confused about what the maths teacher said and informed me that she has to finish on sponge chapter 1 completely. When I heard this, I was like :faint: :yikes: :scared:

There were so many questions and she was only able to finish few pages..I scolded her a lot yesterday.. Poor kid..
Later today she realised that teacher only ask her to remove chapter 1 pages and staple them together for submission.

I really wanted to :spank: her.. But in a way relieved as she already completed today's homework yesterday due to this mistake. :rotflmao:

The teacher never teach them anything in the on sponge book.. Just gave homework.. Wonder if this trend will continue in the future :scratchhead:

[janet88]

mother777:

Chinese already start lesson 1, but no homework though.

Maths already finish chapter 1, 4-pages in the Onsponge book is homework for today
English got homework for grammar (8pgs)
Science nothing yet..very surprising

Chinese spelling list was given out with school books. So have make daughter practice. But the test dates are not advised yet...

Science and English spelling list not out.

I'm on the right thread right ? This is P3 thread...English homework given out on Day 3 (8 pages), Math finished Chap 1... :yikes: teacher speeding up to prepare for PSLE?
Yet to receive spelling list for Science.
Believe homework will start flowing in next week. Daughter told me the English teacher is very strict...in my heart, I said HOORAY... :evil:

[nicnac]

No homework yet for mine. No spelling lists yet. Btw, you mean science also got spelling?