PSLE 2010 Results Report Here
-
Fat Mama:
It's encouraging to read this. I can imagine how proud you feel. :love: At a open house the principal flashed to show their this year \"O\" level top 5 students. They also shown their PSLE t score, they are just barely at or after the COP.Hi,
PSLE score is the score of only 1 exam. Last yr my son appealed and entered DHS. He might be among the lowest score in the school but thru he consistent work he was top 5 in his class beating the others who scored much higher than him in PSLE. So work hard and enjoy yr sch life and dun think negatively. Cheers -
MoonFlower:
That just goes on to show , how primary education system favors hard working but not so intelligent pupils. Of course you need basic intellience but the way maths in primary system works is on doing practice for endless hours. I had several encounters to support this.
It's encouraging to read this. I can imagine how proud you feel. :love: At a open house the principal flashed to show their this year \"O\" level top 5 students. They also shown their PSLE t score, they are just barely at or after the COP.Fat Mama:
Hi,
PSLE score is the score of only 1 exam. Last yr my son appealed and entered DHS. He might be among the lowest score in the school but thru he consistent work he was top 5 in his class beating the others who scored much higher than him in PSLE. So work hard and enjoy yr sch life and dun think negatively. Cheers
1: Private maths tutor recounts that maths sums are done by recalling , if students have done such sum before & mechnically follow steps. If they have not done such sum before, it will be difficult to read & solve based on problem solving skills. How sad. You should build skills to solve complex problems rather than memorizing similar situation.
2: My dd's friend student tops in one of the not so popular priamry school in intial years . Her mother thought that she is not intellient type though!
3: Not allowing arithmatic way of solving maths. Now calculators are allowed which is good step forward, but this must be only education system where Arithmatic is not allowed in Maths ! It leaves students to do what i mentioned in point 1.
No wonder seconday results indicates above. I have example in my DD ( now in Sec2) where her sec 1 result is so encourging having entered school at cut-off.
Something must be changed at PSLE level -
DadOfGirl:
That just goes on to show , how primary education system favors hard working but not so intelligent pupils. Of course you need basic intellience but the way maths in primary system works is on doing practice for endless hours. I had several encounters to support this.
It's encouraging to read this. I can imagine how proud you feel. :love: At a open house the principal flashed to show their this year \"O\" level top 5 students. They also shown their PSLE t score, they are just barely at or after the COP.MoonFlower:
[quote=\"Fat Mama\"]Hi,
PSLE score is the score of only 1 exam. Last yr my son appealed and entered DHS. He might be among the lowest score in the school but thru he consistent work he was top 5 in his class beating the others who scored much higher than him in PSLE. So work hard and enjoy yr sch life and dun think negatively. Cheers
1: Private maths tutor recounts that maths sums are done by recalling , if students have done such sum before & mechnically follow steps. If they have not done such sum before, it will be difficult to read & solve based on problem solving skills. How sad. You should build skills to solve complex problems rather than memorizing similar situation.
2: My dd's friend student tops in one of the not so popular priamry school in intial years . Her mother thought that she is not intellient type though!
3: Not allowing arithmatic way of solving maths. Now calculators are allowed which is good step forward, but this must be only education system where Arithmatic is not allowed in Maths ! It leaves students to do what i mentioned in point 1.
No wonder seconday results indicates above. I have example in my DD ( now in Sec2) where her sec 1 result is so encourging having entered school at cut-off.
Something must be changed at PSLE level[/quote]Why did you say Arithmatics is not allowed in PSLE Maths exam? My DS2 just finished PSLE this year. The entire maths paper was done using a lot of Arithmatics?
Or are you referring to Algebra vs Model method? Even though the kids are taught only simple Algebra at P6 and not taught simultaneous equations in the syllabus, but I understand from my DS2's maths teacher, they are allowed during PSLE exam. In fact, all mathematically sound methods are allowed. The only caution is that if a child uses simultaneous equation method to solve a problem sum and if he makes careless mistakes, he is not given method marks. That's my understanding. For those taking future PSLE exam, maybe worthwhile to confirm the understanding. -
wonderm:
Why did you say Arithmatics is not allowed in PSLE Maths exam? My DS2 just finished PSLE this year. The entire maths paper was done using a lot of Arithmatics?
That just goes on to show , how primary education system favors hard working but not so intelligent pupils. Of course you need basic intellience but the way maths in primary system works is on doing practice for endless hours. I had several encounters to support this.DadOfGirl:
[quote=\"MoonFlower\"]
It's encouraging to read this. I can imagine how proud you feel. :love: At a open house the principal flashed to show their this year \"O\" level top 5 students. They also shown their PSLE t score, they are just barely at or after the COP.
1: Private maths tutor recounts that maths sums are done by recalling , if students have done such sum before & mechnically follow steps. If they have not done such sum before, it will be difficult to read & solve based on problem solving skills. How sad. You should build skills to solve complex problems rather than memorizing similar situation.
2: My dd's friend student tops in one of the not so popular priamry school in intial years . Her mother thought that she is not intellient type though!
3: Not allowing arithmatic way of solving maths. Now calculators are allowed which is good step forward, but this must be only education system where Arithmatic is not allowed in Maths ! It leaves students to do what i mentioned in point 1.
No wonder seconday results indicates above. I have example in my DD ( now in Sec2) where her sec 1 result is so encourging having entered school at cut-off.
Something must be changed at PSLE level
Or are you referring to Algebra vs Model method? .[/quote]Sorry , i meant Algebra.. Two variable method like Assume X & y to form equ & solve. I understand you aare not allowed to use this ( Atleast my DD school teacher never allowed this & instructed to use Model methis) -
DadOfGirl:
Sorry , i meant Algebra.. Two variable method like Assume X & y to form equ & solve. I understand you aare not allowed to use this ( Atleast my DD school teacher never allowed this & instructed to use Model methis)[/quote]My son also did PSLE this year. His math teacher also said Algebra is allow in PSLE. If the answer is wrong, there will be no method mark. In fact, most of P6 pupils feel difficult to use Algera for problem solving.
Why did you say Arithmatics is not allowed in PSLE Maths exam? My DS2 just finished PSLE this year. The entire maths paper was done using a lot of Arithmatics?wonderm:
[quote=\"DadOfGirl\"]
That just goes on to show , how primary education system favors hard working but not so intelligent pupils. Of course you need basic intellience but the way maths in primary system works is on doing practice for endless hours. I had several encounters to support this.
1: Private maths tutor recounts that maths sums are done by recalling , if students have done such sum before & mechnically follow steps. If they have not done such sum before, it will be difficult to read & solve based on problem solving skills. How sad. You should build skills to solve complex problems rather than memorizing similar situation.
2: My dd's friend student tops in one of the not so popular priamry school in intial years . Her mother thought that she is not intellient type though!
3: Not allowing arithmatic way of solving maths. Now calculators are allowed which is good step forward, but this must be only education system where Arithmatic is not allowed in Maths ! It leaves students to do what i mentioned in point 1.
No wonder seconday results indicates above. I have example in my DD ( now in Sec2) where her sec 1 result is so encourging having entered school at cut-off.
Something must be changed at PSLE level
Or are you referring to Algebra vs Model method? . -
Hynion:
My son also did PSLE this year. His math teacher also said Algebra is allow in PSLE. If the answer is wrong, there will be no method mark. In fact, most of P6 pupils feel difficult to use Algera for problem solving.[/quote]I have the same understanding as you. Although I have taught my DS how to use algebra for problem solving, but I asked him to use it as last resort. It is easier for him to use model method for most PSLE level questions.
Sorry , i meant Algebra.. Two variable method like Assume X & y to form equ & solve. I understand you aare not allowed to use this ( Atleast my DD school teacher never allowed this & instructed to use Model methis)DadOfGirl:
[quote=\"wonderm\"]
Why did you say Arithmatics is not allowed in PSLE Maths exam? My DS2 just finished PSLE this year. The entire maths paper was done using a lot of Arithmatics?
Or are you referring to Algebra vs Model method? . -
hi!
in my daughter's S1 option form, she did not get an option for a 3rd language . as she holds a french passport, is it possible that she can appeal for french??
thanks!
:?: -
Fat Mama:
Yes, PSLE scores aren't necessarily Predictive of sec sch success. My son DSAed into ACSI IP thru the HAST. his PSLE score wouldn't even have earned him a place in the O level track. He's been scoring 40 points n above the past 2 years, n picked up 1st prize in the school's creative essay writing competition. This year he came in 3rd in class, beating one of the top 10 PSLE scorers in his year. He's no mugger toad either; he's very active in sports CCAs n prefectorial duties.Hi,
PSLE score is the score of only 1 exam. Last yr my son appealed and entered DHS. He might be among the lowest score in the school but thru he consistent work he was top 5 in his class beating the others who scored much higher than him in PSLE. So work hard and enjoy yr sch life and dun think negatively. Cheers
My psychologist friend tells me achievement tests (as opposed to aptitude tests) are poor predictors of future success, so don't worry if your PSLE scores aren't stellar. It simply means you aren't as well prepared as others. It's like music exams- scoring distinction doesn't necessarily make you a good musician if all you did all year was practise your exam pieces to perfection at the expense of a wider repertoire. it simply means you've prepared those pieces well. -
Chirunner:
One huge difference too. The HAST or even the GAT (non-verbal) tests would tend to favour those who are poor in mother tongue. No mother-tongue tests in those aptitude tests!!!!!!!!
Yes, PSLE scores aren't necessarily Predictive of sec sch success. My son DSAed into ACSI IP thru the HAST. his PSLE score wouldn't even have earned him a place in the O level track. He's been scoring 40 points n above the past 2 years, n picked up 1st prize in the school's creative essay writing competition. This year he came in 3rd in class, beating one of the top 10 PSLE scorers in his year. He's no mugger toad either; he's very active in sports CCAs n prefectorial duties.Fat Mama:
Hi,
PSLE score is the score of only 1 exam. Last yr my son appealed and entered DHS. He might be among the lowest score in the school but thru he consistent work he was top 5 in his class beating the others who scored much higher than him in PSLE. So work hard and enjoy yr sch life and dun think negatively. Cheers
My psychologist friend tells me achievement tests (as opposed to aptitude tests) are poor predictors of future success, so don't worry if your PSLE scores aren't stellar. It simply means you aren't as well prepared as others. It's like music exams- scoring distinction doesn't necessarily make you a good musician if all you did all year was practise your exam pieces to perfection at the expense of a wider repertoire. it simply means you've prepared those pieces well. -
wonderm:
Hi, I do not think there is something wrong with the primary education or PSLE. It is natural that PSLE benifits the early bloomers. Solving problems with models is a very good training for primary school students. Besides, they really have difficulty in understanding algebra.
Something must be changed at PSLE level
MOE is to blame to form such kind of IP programs because it is the IP program that exclude most of the late bloomers from the IP-based junior colleges.
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better đź’—
Register Login