2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[gtayc]

Heartiest to fanren and BeContented’s kiddies.

[JohnYeo]

mummyv:

hi JohnYeo

This would be based on the objective of tuition in the first place relative to my DC needs. If I wanted to stretch DC then I would expect worksheets that show that make the diff. If I wanted someone to teach DC concepts, then the tutor's notes would reflect that. If I wanted specific improvement in marks, I would have made known to the tutor from the start. Right now I have no strategy beyond helping my DC cope with schoolwork and counterchecking quality of work... and worrying if this is enuf

Hi mummyv,

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like there will always be worrying for our DC. I agree having a clear objective in the beginning is very important so that we know what we can look for (signs of improvements) along the way.

Jia You! 6 months more....and we KSP parents are all on the same boat! So hang on there!

John

[JohnYeo]

MMM:

JohnYeo:

just curious...how do u define an effective tuition programme? is it based on like increase of a certain number of grades within a given specific period of time?


and with so little time left before the PSLE, how do you gauge if your strategy is working well for you?

....love to hear from our parents.

Personally, I feel that results is a good indication if the programme is effective. Eg. for existing programme, I would look at their ability to sustain their results. For new programme, probably if there are improvement after 1 term eg. the techniques, etc.... dd was telling me that after her EL tuition, so far she is able to gain 4-5 marks more in her EL paper 1. So they are now working on her paper 2.... major overhaul... But yes, if she can improve by 5-10 marks that to me is a sign that it's working.... :xedfingers:

Omg... today is the first day for SA1.... compo and oral.... for decent SA1 scores.

I realised over the weekends that there are so many key timeline/ activities to watch out of this year.... How I wish we are already in october....

Hi MMM,

Times really flies. Your DC's SA1 start so early? I know some other children and mommies still have 1 more week to prepare. I have been reading your post and I feel your DC is going to do well under your guidance and care. Looks like she is already improving in her English and you are aware what to look for to make sure she is always improving till her PSLE... congrats!

October will be here very soon...after SA1, then is June one month of mugging and then once school reopens then is Prelim soon and very soon your wish will come true...here comes October!

[MMM]

JohnYeo:

October will be here very soon...after SA1, then is June one month of mugging and then once school reopens then is Prelim soon and very soon your wish will come true...here comes October!

Thanks John for the kind words and encouragement. Frankly... on the lookout for hope to keep us going. We need hope...

Yes.... this year seems like non-stop. After SA1, they need to start preparing for prelim. My dd's schedule is already packed with those additional PSLE intensive lessons during June.... I am praying that dd works hard now and by October and November, she can sit back and relax and importantly enjoy the fruit of her labour.... Yes.... I am hard.

There are so much anticipation of what is to come. There maybe happiness/ disappointments along the way (eg. DSA results which is beyond our control) but whatever the outcome, will never know if it is a blessing in disguise if things don't happen for a reason.

I told her that I need her to coach her P5 ds and P2 dd after her PSLE. Too bad we can't drop everything and enjoy right after PSLE.

[JohnYeo]

[quote]I told her that I need her to coach her P5 ds and P2 dd after her PSLE. Too bad we can't drop everything and enjoy right after PSLE.[/quote]
You are welcome. We all need others to give us hope once in a while, including myself too.

I feel everything will go smooth for you. Yes, there's alot we can't control but we need to enjoy the process. It's something I learnt from reading, to achieve the best results, yes, we can plan for it and very importantly, must enjoy the journey while remembering what our goals are...just something I learnt and I hope to share with you...and maybe it will be useful, I hope...
[quote]Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.[/quote]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_%28psychology%29

Your DD1 and your other children will do just fine...how I hope in the future, my DDs will be like your DD1....helping siblings out...

[AdonciaTang]

Sa1 coming, Good luck to all parents and kids!

[icy_mama]

thanks. just did my oral today. so tired but excited at the same time. so much that i can’t sleep.

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ps. i’m using my mum’s account.

[Neosan60]

GDragon:

what schools papers are closer to the PSLE standard?

sometimes due to lack of time we as parents want to choose which schs are \"closer to psle standard\" so we can pick the exam papers and let our child do, not waste the time and do everything and stress everyone out.

so i employed different strategy now, especially for math as my ds goes to http://www.therightequation.com.sg for math classes, the tutor actually told me to bring some of the 2012 sa1 papers i bought and then she will select the important key qns for ds to do. which i feel is working well now. my nature is extremely kiasu, actually i want ds to do every paper but there is really no such time.

sometimes i feel so much to do, so little time we have, why not do selected qns from each top schools paper instead. ds havin Sa1 in less than 2 weeks. cross fingers!!

[JohnYeo]

icy_mama:

thanks. just did my oral today. so tired but excited at the same time. so much that i can't sleep.

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ps. i'm using my mum's account.

We're sure u did your best and did well today. Here's a quote to share with u hope u like it.

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[JohnYeo]

Neosan60:

GDragon:

what schools papers are closer to the PSLE standard?

sometimes due to lack of time we as parents want to choose which schs are \"closer to psle standard\" so we can pick the exam papers and let our child do, not waste the time and do everything and stress everyone out.

so i employed different strategy now, especially for math as my ds goes to http://www.therightequation.com.sg for math classes, the tutor actually told me to bring some of the 2012 sa1 papers i bought and then she will select the important key qns for ds to do. which i feel is working well now. my nature is extremely kiasu, actually i want ds to do every paper but there is really no such time.

sometimes i feel so much to do, so little time we have, why not do selected qns from each top schools paper instead. ds havin Sa1 in less than 2 weeks. cross fingers!!

Hi Neosan60,

I applaud you for choosing one of the most effective exam strategies.

I also feel the same way. Exam papers are set based on concepts...\"what concept should I test the child for this question?\" and the teacher will set in the manner that achieves this objective...so select top school papers questions based on the concept you want your child to learn/ strengthen/ practice etc...

in fact, two big categories will be routine and non-routine (heuristic) questions.

Paper 1 consists of more of routine questions.
Paper 2 is the exact opposite.

Mastering math has 5 levels.
Level 1 : Understand the topics.
Level 2 : Learn and understand the concepts (how the questions are phrased)
Level 3 : Apply what you have learnt.
Level 4 : Test your knowledge and get feedback by doing (right vs wrong answers)
Level 5 : And go back to step 1 by using the wrong answers as indicators of wrong/ misunderstood concepts.

Repeat 5 levels for both paper 1 and paper 2.

My 2 cents,
John