PSLE 2012 - Results Discussion

[Desserts]

In my dd’s class, the boys all did better than the girls, most went to the first tier sec schools. The teacher mentioned that the boys are much stronger in math n science.

[Puffer]

This is somewhat true where girls mature earlier than boys. The girls in DS’ class had worked diligently and out-performed the boys in PSLE (where previously they used to lag behind in school’s results). I saw with my own eyes how the girls cried with joy and hugged each other, while the boys were just so matter-of-factly took a glimpse of result slip before passing over to their parents (DS didn’t even bother with the grades, he was only keen with his T-score). However, that said, when they go the later years, the boys will overtake them.

[BeContented]

In DS school, of the top 10 scorers, ~7 are boys.

[Skyed]

It’s normal that girls outperform boys in primary schools. When it comes to secondary and JC, that’s when the boys and girls are usually on equal footing in terms of results generally.

[Just relax]

It does not really matter which gender is better at PSLE. That is too much of a generalisation. It is the individual that counts. Maturity may play a role (i.e. the girls) but ultimately it is the determination, motivation and hard work of the individual. The stats ultimately mean nothing to an individual.

[mummy so kiasu]

Desserts:

In my dd's class, the boys all did better than the girls, most went to the first tier sec schools. The teacher mentioned that the boys are much stronger in math n science.

Agreed. Girls are better in languages. Whereas, boys are stronger in Maths & Science. My boy got A* for Maths & Science. However, top 5 in his school are boys. They end up in HCI & RI.

[mummy so kiasu]

Skyed:

It's normal that girls outperform boys in primary schools. When it comes to secondary and JC, that's when the boys and girls are usually on equal footing in terms of results generally.

Agreed. Primary school boys tend to be more playful & get distracted by computer games. They usually pick up in Sec school.

[noixlml]

Oh no...After reading all your comments. I am getting paranoid and worried. DS doing his PSLE this year. And these T-Scores, mean scores, nationwide cohort's results affecting total aggregate is making me have butterflies in my stomach.


Honestly, when did it become this bad?? :shock: My heart is beating as though King Kong is banging it like bongos!

To the kids who didn't do well. Here is my mantra to my kids.

Never give up on yourself cuz Daddy and I sure as H*** haven't and never will. Never let anyone make you feel bad about yourselves! Always do your best and always be happy. There will always be disappointments in life but it is how you deal with them that matters cuz it will change your course!

Hope this helps and do look forward to the future!

[AdonciaTang]

noixlml:

Oh no...After reading all your comments. I am getting paranoid and worried. DS doing his PSLE this year. And these T-Scores, mean scores, nationwide cohort's results affecting total aggregate is making me have butterflies in my stomach.


Honestly, when did it become this bad?? :shock: My heart is beating as though King Kong is banging it like bongos!

To the kids who didn't do well. Here is my mantra to my kids.

Never give up on yourself cuz Daddy and I sure as H*** haven't and never will. Never let anyone make you feel bad about yourselves! Always do your best and always be happy. There will always be disappointments in life but it is how you deal with them that matters cuz it will change your course!

Hope this helps and do look forward to the future!

Same here. Thats what I told me kids too

[Geraldinelim]

Education is just a phrase where the kids go thro. I always tell my kids to do their best and as parent we just give them our best too