2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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Fresco:
Mama Mania:
Do you mind if you child does her work and have background music? Mine insists she must have background music whilst doing her homework at home. She says this will speed her up and help her concentrate. I am just worried that this will affect her concentration level when it comes to the real exam without a sound.
Having background music while studying is very popular with students aged 12 onwards and especially for secondary/JC n undergraduates. Just take a look at those students cramming in Macdonald's. It baffles me how they concentrate with all that noise and loud music going on. They usually listen to pop which I find distracting. I feel music without lyrics does wonders instead. Classical music relaxes the mind and encourages cognitive thinking. So it is good that my kid listens to classical pieces while doing Mathematics. Be selective though as some pieces can lull you to sleep!
In noisy places like Mac, plugging earphone filters out external noises. Once concentration is locked in, one cant hear the music at all. Regardless, I find those places too unconducive for studying.
The library, in contrast, is a stifling silence. When I was a student, I found the silence too distracting! .... Classical music is not 'happening' for most teens. Perhaps new age and instrumental might appeal to them more.... -
Can I know if any of your child has attempted Nanyang Primary 2012 CA1 paper? Can share your experience? I think my DS has trouble with most of the primary sums in paper 2? I want to
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Wait till u try its prelim paper, not surprise that nyps has good result to show.
Well, as long as your child can do decently the rest of the qns from other top school then his Maths mastery is fine, try to build confidence n keep practicing ā¦ There is still 8 Mths down the road ā¦ Jia yu -
happyheart:
Can I know if any of your child has attempted Nanyang Primary 2012 CA1 paper? Can share your experience? I think my DS has trouble with most of the primary sums in paper 2? I want to
may i know where to get the 2012 P6 CA1 paper ?
thanks. -
Suz855:
I hope so. DS is not strong in Maths so we are hoping to really boost confidence to prepare him for the BiG REAL thing. However, with such difficult questions(apply to him only ) it is quite depressing. Thanks! I will let him attempt other top school papers to balance it out.Wait till u try its prelim paper, not surprise that nyps has good result to show.
Well, as long as your child can do decently the rest of the qns from other top school then his Maths mastery is fine, try to build confidence n keep practicing .... There is still 8 Mths down the road .... Jia yu -
mama_10:
Hi mama_10,happyheart:
Can I know if any of your child has attempted Nanyang Primary 2012 CA1 paper? Can share your experience? I think my DS has trouble with most of the primary sums in paper 2? I want to
may i know where to get the 2012 P6 CA1 paper ?
thanks.
I got the test papers from Jeremy. You can contact him at 90216478, 98518226, 98518229 if interested. -
happyheart:
You might want to let him practice using assessment book. Fabian Ng problem sum is a good resource, problem sums made easy by Ammiel Wan a good guide but u will need to find relevant qns from top school exam to let him do practice, and of course on sponge p5 p6 conquer series is a gem to train problem solving ... Have a routine to practice n made the practice fun. I used to give bee stickers to my girl if she get more correct then wrong n sometimes her effort in solving the challenging problems .... They works wonder .... Enjoy the learning journey with him, in a blink of eyes it will be over ..... :rahrah:
I hope so. DS is not strong in Maths so we are hoping to really boost confidence to prepare him for the BiG REAL thing. However, with such difficult questions(apply to him only ) it is quite depressing. Thanks! I will let him attempt other top school papers to balance it out.Suz855:
Wait till u try its prelim paper, not surprise that nyps has good result to show.
Well, as long as your child can do decently the rest of the qns from other top school then his Maths mastery is fine, try to build confidence n keep practicing .... There is still 8 Mths down the road .... Jia yu -
Suz855:
You might want to let him practice using assessment book. Fabian Ng problem sum is a good resource, problem sums made easy by Ammiel Wan a good guide but u will need to find relevant qns from top school exam to let him do practice, and of course on sponge p5 p6 conquer series is a gem to train problem solving ... Have a routine to practice n made the practice fun. I used to give bee stickers to my girl if she get more correct then wrong n sometimes her effort in solving the challenging problems .... They works wonder .... Enjoy the learning journey with him, in a blink of eyes it will be over ..... :rahrah:[/quote]Yeap agree. Onsponge is one of the best assessment book to practice with.
I hope so. DS is not strong in Maths so we are hoping to really boost confidence to prepare him for the BiG REAL thing. However, with such difficult questions(apply to him only ) it is quite depressing. Thanks! I will let him attempt other top school papers to balance it out.happyheart:
[quote=\"Suz855\"]Wait till u try its prelim paper, not surprise that nyps has good result to show.
Well, as long as your child can do decently the rest of the qns from other top school then his Maths mastery is fine, try to build confidence n keep practicing .... There is still 8 Mths down the road .... Jia yu -
happyheart:
Hi mama_10,mama_10:
[quote=\"happyheart\"]Can I know if any of your child has attempted Nanyang Primary 2012 CA1 paper? Can share your experience? I think my DS has trouble with most of the primary sums in paper 2? I want to
may i know where to get the 2012 P6 CA1 paper ?
thanks.
I got the test papers from Jeremy. You can contact him at 90216478, 98518226, 98518229 if interested.[/quote] :thankyou:
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My son's work has increased tremenduously. Everyday there is 3-6 homework (last year 3-6 homework per WEEK). Supplementary lessons increased from 3.5 hours weekly to 5 hours. We have dropped CCA and Maths Olympiade but still have prefect meetings and debate. We are not doing any preparation for PSLE because my son is preparing for March piano exam. I am like :imdrowning: but must stay cool.
Really a lot of pressure.... I cannot wait for PSLE to be over...
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