Is PSLE so important?

[janet88]

PSLE is nothing once child goes to secondary school.

BUT, it is the first major exam at the end of 6 arduous years of primary school…and much emphasis is placed on it.

It’s my duty as a parent to see that my child has been sufficiently prepared for it…when I see that he has done his best, that is an accomplishment.

After my son was done with his last paper 2 weeks ago (seems like eternity), my daughter’s P2 SA2 doesn’t seem that important. Don’t know if I’m being fair to say this…but I just do not have the energy nor the mood to push her.

When he moves on to secondary school, I hope to focus my attention on younger one…But with 8-9 subjects, I think I may still need to guide him in the beginning. It’s a whole new world of freedom but still gotta hold the reins as he approaches teenage life and raging hormones.

Experienced parents who may have gone through this, perhaps you can advise me how to handle. Thanks.

[ks2011]

janet_lee88:

PSLE is nothing once child goes to secondary school.

BUT, it is the first major exam at the end of 6 arduous years of primary school...and much emphasis is placed on it.

It's my duty as a parent to see that my child has been sufficiently prepared for it...when I see that he has done his best, that is an accomplishment.

After my son was done with his last paper 2 weeks ago (seems like eternity), my daughter's P2 SA2 doesn't seem that important. Don't know if I'm being fair to say this...but I just do not have the energy nor the mood to push her.

When he moves on to secondary school, I hope to focus my attention on younger one...But with 8-9 subjects, I think I may still need to guide him in the beginning. It's a whole new world of freedom but still gotta hold the reins as he approaches teenage life and raging hormones.

Experienced parents who may have gone through this, perhaps you can advise me how to handle. Thanks.

Precisely how I felt last year. For the 1st half of this yr, I felt my lower primary girl's exams were not very important. Only after June, I have started paying attention to her. My older girl in Sec 1 is busy with her homework and projects and I see her studying only before the tests. I no longer guide her in her studies and I like it that way.

[janet88]

Hi ks2011,

Thanks for your assurance.

PSLE is nothing after kids move to secondary school…yet it is that moment of truth while riding that roller coaster. So when we have to coach younger kids after PSLE is over, that P2 SA2 seemed unimportant.

When my older one goes to Sec 1 next year, I am not able to be in control.
But still have hold my ‘mummy’ triumph card where discipline is concerned.
So I can let go and shift focus to the younger one next year. I feel a sense of relief reading your post. Thanks.

[ks2011]

janet_lee88:

Hi ks2011,

Thanks for your assurance.

PSLE is nothing after kids move to secondary school...yet it is that moment of truth while riding that roller coaster. So when we have to coach younger kids after PSLE is over, that P2 SA2 seemed unimportant.

When my older one goes to Sec 1 next year, I am not able to be in control.
But still have hold my 'mummy' triumph card where discipline is concerned.
So I can let go and shift focus to the younger one next year. I feel a sense of relief reading your post. Thanks.

Yes. Once they go on to secondary school, PSLE results don't matter.
Since we have kids in the same age group, I had to go through what you are going through.
Infact my mother commented last year that I am partial to my elder daughter. But today, I spend most of my time outside my office hours with my younger kid.
Just remember to give your son an assurance on the day of PSLE results that his parents will always be there to support him irrespective of how the results are. I saw many parents with tears and serious faces after the result last yr. There are many good schools to choose from. I guess when it comes to discipline, mummy is always right

[janet88]

HI ks2011,

I will remember what you have said…and to support him regardless of his results.
Thanks.

[jjxy mum]

janet_lee88:

HI ks2011,

I will remember what you have said...and to support him regardless of his results.
Thanks.

I was feeling disquiet after my DS just finished his papers 2wks ago. Keep thinking and calculating what could be his Tscore.

I like your statement \"to support him regardless of his results. \" .

[janet88]

jjxy mum:

janet_lee88:

HI ks2011,

I will remember what you have said...and to support him regardless of his results.
Thanks.

I was feeling disquiet after my DS just finished his papers 2wks ago. Keep thinking and calculating what could be his Tscore.

I like your statement \"to support him regardless of his results. \" .

P6 is like the grand finale...I have witnessed his effort this year. Depriving him of any enjoyment till results are released is not fair.
Hubby bought him Xperia play (mobile phone cum console) earlier and we agreed to let him use.

[janet88]

Speaking of enjoyment, I thinking parents should also take a break and 'recover' from the craziness earlier.

[jjxy mum]

janet_lee88:

jjxy mum:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]HI ks2011,

I will remember what you have said...and to support him regardless of his results.
Thanks.

I was feeling disquiet after my DS just finished his papers 2wks ago. Keep thinking and calculating what could be his Tscore.

I like your statement \"to support him regardless of his results. \" .

P6 is like the grand finale...I have witnessed his effort this year. Depriving him of any enjoyment till results are released is not fair.
Hubby bought him Xperia play (mobile phone cum console) earlier and we agreed to let him use.[/quote]

True, I strongly agrees.

T score is a scoring system to gauge a child ability after 6 yrs of study.

We saw him putting extra efforts, he has not touched his fav driving games for weeks. Other than taking meal, most of his time was studying and doing worksheets. DH saw us working so hard, and he has arranged a short trip to KL last weekend even though my DD still have 2 SA2 papers coming next week.

[janet88]

Daughter has Chinese and Math next week before she is done with P2.

Don't know how she will do for her SA2, but it doesn't bother me.
Hubby took leave today and we went to Universal Studios with son...daughter went shopping with my parents after school...she had English Paper 2/Listening Compre today.

Looks like we are pretty cool with SA2 :rotflmao:
Ultimately it's PSLE that matters in primary school.