2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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All the best to kids.
Do your best but remember school tests/exams will always be harder. Don’t be disappointed if result isn’t fantastic. Work harder and don’t lose focus of the BIG picture…PSLE. -
Dd’s ca starts nxt week too, dd is not too bother over it as the ca1 has no weightage at all, this ca the school will also assess them on listening as well as compo writing n dd just share that school will let them have back the compo paper.
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Thank you Suz855 and HappyHeart for your suggestions. I will try out the exercise part as I do agree that she lacks exercise. It’s really amazing what we do and sacrifice for our PSLE kids reading HappyHeart’s post.
I thought I will have it easier this year, having gone through with the elder one only 2 years ago, but I do not realise I am facing a different kid with different temperament, different style of studying, different needs and wants. It makes the whole process not so stressful if the kid is motivated to do well and has the discipline to self study and revise.
I keep reminding myself to look at the big picture as put forth by Janet_lee 88 and this CA, I tell myself to let go, let her handle and face the consequence in order to wake and jostle her from her bor chap attitude. Really tough, but love must be tough at times. It’s not easy, pretending not to be interested in what she is doing, seeing her taking things into her stride slowly, fidgetting about and not revising. So it’s not a good luck to her CA this round, especially when you know the school is always giving them killer papers one after another for CAs. -
Mama Mania:
:goodpost:I thought I will have it easier this year, having gone through with the elder one only 2 years ago, but I do not realise I am facing a different kid with different temperament, different style of studying, different needs and wants. It makes the whole process not so stressful if the kid is motivated to do well and has the discipline to self study and revise.
I keep reminding myself to look at the big picture as put forth by Janet_lee 88 and this CA, I tell myself to let go, let her handle and face the consequence in order to wake and jostle her from her bor chap attitude. Really tough, but love must be tough at times.
my son just finished psle last year...the next time i face this exam again will be in 3 years' time...like what you mentioned, my younger one has a completely different temperament...so what if we have that 'experience' since we walked through it before...all kids are different and we cannot apply the 'cut and paste' method...different characters make studying so different and stressful.
it is going to be a tiring journey for the next few months nearing sep...we as mothers need to reserve some energy for that final round. my son didn't do well for CA1 and he was disappointed bcos he worked hard for it and didn't get satisfactory results....this 'wake up' call by schools to set tough papers doesn't always motivate kids.
All the best and look after yourself. -
My son has not been revising or doing any assessment books or top school papers to prepare for his CA1 next week because he is preparing for piano exam.
I would have panicked if I don’t keep telling myself what Janet has been sharing in this forum that the BIG picture is PSLE. Thank you, Janet! -
ngl2010:
While it is true that PSLE is the key exam, getting good grades for CAs and SAs is important for confidence building. Otherwise, the grades must be taken as a wake-up call. You don't just spend the last month studying for PSLE. You have to start NOW.My son has not been revising or doing any assessment books or top school papers to prepare for his CA1 next week because he is preparing for piano exam.
I would have panicked if I don't keep telling myself what Janet has been sharing in this forum that the BIG picture is PSLE. Thank you, Janet!
Remember also that performance in school exams can also be used in appeals to Secondary schools in case the child falls sick on exam days. So for all those taking PSLE this year, please take your CAs and SAs seriously. -
DD1 will be having her violin exam this month. She has to wake up at 5am daily to catch the transport (hubs opted for 1-way) at 6am. She has daily supplementary lessons (since P4). On alternate days, she practices on her exam pieces, scales arpeggios with hubs. The other days we (try to) zoom in on areas of concerns be it a concept concern.. application technique.. exam strategies.. etc.
We don't have much time together (especially since my time is divided by household chores and cooking and the 4 of them) so we maximize whatever time we can get, especially days when homework is done. Our focus can only be more of quality time (specific areas of revision at each opportunity we get together, instead of quantity (of time). Hubs has been helping out a lot either with the boys or the chores every day which I am very thankful for. :please:
As much as possible, both our girls are encouraged to finish homework in school so even if we may not do that much a revision coverage at home, they get to play with the boys.. or chill out from studying and watch some tv.. or at times we go out to play / short tea with our regular friends.. or just sleep early (to make up for days they sleep late).
Saturdays and Sundays are no work days... (as much as possible). Whole week of 5am to 4pm/5pm (on average) so we try to avoid more work for weekends. No life like that. Not just for her, but no life for me as well. :faint: Sunday mornings are scheduled for jogs with gramps for the much needed exercise and also to prepare for NAPFA in mid April. Then in the afternoon followed by either a few hours of swimming and splashing fun for all of us with the babies or we just go kai-kai.
CAs to us (myself and hubs) are always important. In lower primary, it can help bring up SA scores for final assessment. Because CAs have lesser topics covered especially from Term 1, it is the best way to boost up year-end scores. In upper primary, useful if one is keen to consider DSA (to showcase consistent progress) and for P6 (now); to reflect on the gaps that may need instant filling ASAP as they may jolly well be a concept mastery issue or maybe just mind lapses, especially when it comes to topics covered much much earlier that are/have been forgotten.
We used last December to also cover concept revision so hopefully not to much to catch up during the March holidays. :xedfingers:
The school has been actively preparing them as well. Some revision on concepts. Some exam drilling (time management) etc.. We are thankful for that. :love: -
Time management is crucial now…ca1 is less stressful compared to SA1 since there are lesser subjects…so take it as a test. Do plan a schedule of topics to revise during March holidays. June 1 month is the last and longest holiday before prelims…so revise all topics taught for science (from P3). Once school reopens, it will be super rush as there will be PSLE orals in August.
Remember to drink lots of water in the meantime…take care. -
ChiefKiasu:
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While it is true that PSLE is the key exam, getting good grades for CAs and SAs is important for confidence building. Otherwise, the grades must be taken as a wake-up call. You don't just spend the last month studying for PSLE. You have to start NOW.ngl2010:
My son has not been revising or doing any assessment books or top school papers to prepare for his CA1 next week because he is preparing for piano exam.
I would have panicked if I don't keep telling myself what Janet has been sharing in this forum that the BIG picture is PSLE. Thank you, Janet!
Remember also that performance in school exams can also be used in appeals to Secondary schools in case the child falls sick on exam days. So for all those taking PSLE this year, please take your CAs and SAs seriously.
What Chief has mentioned is very true.
Whether is confidence building or a wake-up call, key is to start earlier & be consistent. Dun get complacent, dun panic, dun burnt-out. And of course, understand your child & do set the right expectation & accept them. They will feel the stress/disappointment/happiness through us.
For me, I believe knowing the Sch usual standard will help in some way too.
DS took his PSLE last year.....since his school was pretty relax & he wasn't that ambitious, I pushed/nag him a little more.
DD will be doing hers this year.....besides the Sch pushing hard, there's expectation from teachers & herself. So on my part, I could not bear or dare to push much. What is PSLE if the child is to suffer a breakdown?? Hence for DD, I'm more wary of her stress level.....
So all the best to those doing PSLE 2013. -
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