P5 Science & Maths a big change

[smartmummy]

lurline:

Smartmummy,

It is difficult spot questions or topics... even if you spot correctly, it's only for 1 paper/ exam, it's not a long term solution.

Just find out where are the weak areas and focus on it.

regarding maths,
He just hating corrections.This is the new topics.He just starting to learn.after few practise he will do.

regarding sci,
hmmm...i have to start doing revision on p4,p3 topics.i planned in dec holiday,but didn't execute. have to do in june holidays.The problem is i have to keep in touch with all those topics to mark his answer.simply lazy me.

[smartmummy]

ammonite:

smartmummy:

how to guess which topics from p4, p3 will be tested.

:shock: I don't think you should be guessing at all!! Question-spotting is not for primary school. If he is guessing at P5, he will be drowning in P6.

i don't guess the qns.I guess the topics. reason i replied in another post.thanks for the wakeup call.

[smartmummy]

thank you The Answer for sharing.

[jedamum]

Smartmummy,

I went through lower block with my boy for CA1 preparation so SA1 need only focus on term 2 topics and exam papers.
We spent one day of two hours each to cover one topic, slightly longer for diversity and cycles as materials and matter we categorized as an individual topic. That comes up to 7 topics for lower block, plus two term one topics, we spent about 9×2=18 hours. That is on top of one day on section b exam drill, files and notes reading.
We started 3 weeks before exam, allocated three afternoons a week on science. I went through with him for first week, and he took on from there for the rest of topic revision. Then I did CA paper oe with him and overall revision he did by himself again. Lower block revision he only need to read his own notes, guide and highlight model answers for oe. I require him to write out his answers for term one topics, self mark and write in missing points on top of highlight model answers for oe.
It is always tough to get the revision started, but once the first topic we conquer, the rest falls in place.

This is for non tuition us. My nephew who has weekly science tuition did not even prepare for his science CA, can get high A. This means regular practice makes a lot of difference.

[smartmummy]

thanks jedamum for sharing!

[janet88]

ammonite:

smartmummy:

how to guess which topics from p4, p3 will be tested.

:shock: I don't think you should be guessing at all!! Question-spotting is not for primary school. If he is guessing at P5, he will be drowning in P6.

In P5, for science, everything from p3 will be tested. I once asked that question. Reply is regardless whether it's ca1 or sa2, everything.

If by sa1 and still struggling, time to get professional help. Do not wait till p6.

[smartmummy]

thanks janet. for ca1, they request us to revise two topics from lower block. we revise with school everytime.

[Excel99]

smartmummy:

lurline:

Smartmummy,

It is difficult spot questions or topics... even if you spot correctly, it's only for 1 paper/ exam, it's not a long term solution.

Just find out where are the weak areas and focus on it.

regarding maths,
He just hating corrections.This is the new topics.He just starting to learn.after few practise he will do.

regarding sci,
hmmm...i have to start doing revision on p4,p3 topics.i planned in dec holiday,but didn't execute. have to do in june holidays.The problem is i have to keep in touch with all those topics to mark his answer.simply lazy me.

Hi smartmummy,

Jiayou! P5 still has lots of time to fine tune.The core topics actually are in p6, especially under section B.Just make sure your dc grasp the concepts.Sci is alot on application these days.

DD started to go into full swing in p5 and she achieved A star in PSLE.

All the best!!
Excel

[smartmummy]

thankyou Excel99!

[Champion]

smartmummy:

today my son cried cos the qns are tooo difficult.we just do the mcq maths qns in p5 maths. :yikes:

i think he just create drama.he wanted see tv cos special movies.he distracted.
not only maths and sci but languages as well.
difficult to manage the time.he mostly don't have time to read books.its affected eng.

smartmummy,
perhaps you can help your boy plan a realistic study schedule that will provide adequate time not just for study, but also for rest and play. Then help him stay with the plan. Don't label that he creating a drama; he might be getting your attention or that he is too tired? If you already know that there is a special programme and it a good one that he won't want to miss, discuss and plan with him to block that time but he has to finish his revision first. Remember, it is equally important to allow him to recharge his batteries before he suffers from burnout .

smartmummy:

how to guess which topics from p4, p3 will be tested.cannot revise all.no time to do that. this term circulatory and respiratory systems of plants and humans,cells.i can guess p4 plant and human sytem would be tested.but i cannot guess what other topics related.so wait for t inform.its about one two weeks before exam. :roll:

First thing first - for Science - do not guess which topics nor questions will be tested. Our P5 kids are now into learning and doing the PSLE exam format and thus everything they learnt at P3 & P4 for Lower Block Science + what they learn in P5 Term One and Term Two will be tested.

It is now approximately 6-7 weeks before the SA1 and you can work out a time-table with him on the various topics. Going by the theme it will be:-
1) Diversity
2) Cycles - Life Cycles, Matters and its 3 states
3) Systems
4) Interaction - Magnets
5) Energy - Light, Heat and Temperature

I am no expert in coaching my DD1 with Science and being a full-time working mum, I do not have much time to sit by her to do the revision. It very much depends on her own self-discipline and time management to get revision done. And the next thing I want to share - you might not agree but to me it is important - manage the expectation for our P5 kid. I have taken a different attitude because excessive expectations for my child will only increase anxiety and frustration and may even hamper the child’s development.