slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2125188\" time=\"1703058859\" user_id=\"28674:

My husband taught H2 Maths (then called something else) briefly in the 90s - he said that what we did (in the early 80s) was harder. Not sure what has happened since, but he generally feels that it's got easier!

Are you sure that Singapore's papers were the same as the UK ones before 2002? I was under the impression they diverged long before that even though some papers were marked in the UK. In any case, the general opinion is that UK A levels have become easier.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2012/may/01/gcse-alevels-easier-says-ofqual

newbieks\" post_id=\"2125180\" time=\"1703057047\" user_id=\"178749:

I wonder...is JC math and sciences more difficult than say in the 90s+? I look at JC stuff now and wonder how I studied all that by myself during those days hahahaa. So unfamiliar and tough even for H2 math.
but then before 2002, Singapore's A level has the same papers as UK A level, so maybe it was easier then?? And after 2002, things got tougher when Singapore's syllabus deviate from UK?? Or maybe our brains just degenerate over the years.

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2125172\" time=\"1703054731\" user_id=\"3:

PSLE is really the only exam that matters in Primary school. It is our rite of passage to adulthood, and pretty much the only exam that parents have a chance of helping their kids (at least for me as I've returned most of my secondary/college education in the last 30 years ) All Sg parents have to go through PSLE at least twice in their lives, once for themselves, and once for usually the eldest kid).
I bemoan the loss of examinations in Primary schools. Those were important indicators which show how well you are doing and whether you are prepared for the PSLE. Kids today will celebrate, of course, but we shall see how they'll fare in the coming years :sad: .

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2125172\" time=\"1703054731\" user_id=\"3:

PSLE is really the only exam that matters in Primary school. It is our rite of passage to adulthood, and pretty much the only exam that parents have a chance of helping their kids (at least for me as I've returned most of my secondary/college education in the last 30 years ) All Sg parents have to go through PSLE at least twice in their lives, once for themselves, and once for usually the eldest kid).
I bemoan the loss of examinations in Primary schools. Those were important indicators which show how well you are doing and whether you are prepared for the PSLE. Kids today will celebrate, of course, but we shall see how they'll fare in the coming years :sad: .

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2125172\" time=\"1703054731\" user_id=\"3:

PSLE is really the only exam that matters in Primary school. It is our rite of passage to adulthood, and pretty much the only exam that parents have a chance of helping their kids (at least for me as I've returned most of my secondary/college education in the last 30 years ) All Sg parents have to go through PSLE at least twice in their lives, once for themselves, and once for usually the eldest kid).
I bemoan the loss of examinations in Primary schools. Those were important indicators which show how well you are doing and whether you are prepared for the PSLE. Kids today will celebrate, of course, but we shall see how they'll fare in the coming years :sad: .

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2125111\" time=\"1703038560\" user_id=\"28674:

I only went through PSLE once, with my younger daughter (my own not counted!). But have watched on the sidelines for children of relatives, friends, colleagues, and KSP members. I won't say I'm still excited, but I do take an interest. Hence my still being here despite that PSLE being 12 years ago!

manorway\" post_id=\"2125053\" time=\"1702975639\" user_id=\"9303:

... After 6 rounds of PSLE, I am still excited whenever I think of PSLE. Haha

manorway\" post_id=\"2125053\" time=\"1702975639\" user_id=\"9303:

The first PSLE I went through was the most stressful for me. After that, it got easier because I realised on hindsight what I was spending too much or too little time on and calibrated the process. After 6 rounds of PSLE, I am still excited whenever I think of PSLE. Haha

manorway\" post_id=\"2125061\" time=\"1702980671\" user_id=\"9303:

I got the same reaction EVERY time. :rahrah:

phtthp\" post_id=\"2125056\" time=\"1702977413\" user_id=\"35251:

wow !

You have 6 children
(give birth to half a dozen of kids) ?

manorway\" post_id=\"2125061\" time=\"1702980671\" user_id=\"9303:

I got the same reaction EVERY time. :rahrah:

phtthp\" post_id=\"2125056\" time=\"1702977413\" user_id=\"35251:

wow !

You have 6 children
(give birth to half a dozen of kids) ?

manorway\" post_id=\"2125053\" time=\"1702975639\" user_id=\"9303:

The first PSLE I went through was the most stressful for me. After that, it got easier because I realised on hindsight what I was spending too much or too little time on and calibrated the process. After 6 rounds of PSLE, I am still excited whenever I think of PSLE. Haha

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2125001\" time=\"1702942125\" user_id=\"3:

There's an amount of jadedness. After you have gone through it with one kid, you get tired and lazy and doesn't go through the same thing with your next child. Hopefully that child should automatically do everything correctly since she would have witnessed what his elder brother/sister went through :imanangel:

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2125027\" time=\"1702955503\" user_id=\"39431:

Unfortunately, this batch is affected by changes in syllabus for both Math and Science. But for Math, I guess the bulk of it no changes, still applicable but I’m not sure how the qn types may change for PSLE.
NETs and Pie Chart topics are being pushed down from P6 to P4. Speed removed completely.

For Science, it seems the focus will be more towards application questions, so MORE “explain” kind of questions. Some concepts added and some removed. Cell topic is completely removed.

I wish there’s like a mapping, so it’s easier to identify what has changed. I need to calibrate my 2022 PSLE knowledge to guide my 2026 PSLE DD. 😭

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2125001\" time=\"1702942125\" user_id=\"3:

There's an amount of jadedness. After you have gone through it with one kid, you get tired and lazy and doesn't go through the same thing with your next child. Hopefully that child should automatically do everything correctly since she would have witnessed what his elder brother/sister went through :imanangel:

manorway\" post_id=\"2124998\" time=\"1702910719\" user_id=\"9303:

You posted the same message in one of the Facebook groups! I read it there. Once you have gone through the PSLE with one kid, you can easily replicate the process with the next. In fact the next time you \"tackle\" PSLE, it will be even easier because you already know HOW to do it better.

manorway\" post_id=\"2124998\" time=\"1702910719\" user_id=\"9303:

You posted the same message in one of the Facebook groups! I read it there. Once you have gone through the PSLE with one kid, you can easily replicate the process with the next. In fact the next time you \"tackle\" PSLE, it will be even easier because you already know HOW to do it better.

manorway\" post_id=\"2124998\" time=\"1702910719\" user_id=\"9303:

You posted the same message in one of the Facebook groups! I read it there. Once you have gone through the PSLE with one kid, you can easily replicate the process with the next. In fact the next time you \"tackle\" PSLE, it will be even easier because you already know HOW to do it better.

ashomech\" post_id=\"2124952\" time=\"1702884540\" user_id=\"121818:

PSLE NOTES 2023 (Documenting our experience here so that i will not forget this 3 years down the time):

Disclaimer: This may not work for everyone, but the above mentioned approach worked for us.

ashomech\" post_id=\"2124995\" time=\"1702909080\" user_id=\"121818:

TCR- Topic, Clue/Claim, Result (found in a video.)
CER- Claim, Evidence, Reason (school teacher taught this method)