2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[fightingmom]

psle2011mum:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"psle2011mum\"]Hi folks


I'm back! Moved in and counting on 2 weeks being the maid while juggling work - tired but coping

Welcome back!!

Thanks Chenonceau! It's good to be back.

Hey P6 parents -watch the little ones for this SA1. I think all the schools we did a 'poll\" on in 2011 set 'killer\" SA1 papers as a \"last wake up call\".

This \"technique\" works for some but I think most kids don't benefit from it. DD did well enough but even she acknowledged she came from an \"easy paper school\" so she didn't celebrate.

But the truth was that even until the week before the PSLE, there were questions she couldn't solve [we didn't even try the Nanyang papers because Jeremy was \"late\" in getting them out], papers she was barely scrapping an \"A\" for.... we just soldiered on, keeping our focus on the PSLE and not wasting too much energy panicking. I put in lots of time on my knees too of course...

Hard to do but the kids pick up vibes really quickly from us so you need lots of support yourself to be that centre of calm in the eye of the storm for them. Take care.[/quote]Yes, we will :nunchuk: and :stompfeet: till PSLE !Jia you, everybody !

Hope you will continue to share your valuable experience with us !

TIA

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Now I'm planning to go for a short break in June, both mummy and ds going to relax before the next term starts. :hi5: :imanisland:

[fightingmom]

mn:

Now I'm planning to go for a short break in June, both mummy and ds going to relax before the next term starts. :hi5: :imanisland:

Great ! Happy bonding time !

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Ok, now got to focus for SA1. :nunchuk:

[worldangel]

For compo, I categorise the phrases according to certain broad themes ie. to describe a morning/afternoon/evening scene (good to use in introduction), incidents such as fighting, fire, accident etc. Will then plan the compo together with the kids and get them to contribute to phrases which can be included in each paragraph.


I also let them have access to model compositions to have a sense of good sentence structure and how to use those vivid phrases/words when it comes to writing a composition.

[G Tan]

fightingmom:

Hi Hi,


Can i check how many compositions your DD or DS has done in schools so far since school starts in Jan ? My DD so far only did 2 EL compo but has so far done 5 CL compo in class. For the second EL compo, the teacher has yet returned us ! :shock: :faint:

TIA

my DD has done 1 comp in term 1 and 1 comp in term till now. Imagine nx week is comp exam... N not returned yet... Arggggh

[worldangel]

G Tan:

fightingmom:

Hi Hi,


Can i check how many compositions your DD or DS has done in schools so far since school starts in Jan ? My DD so far only did 2 EL compo but has so far done 5 CL compo in class. For the second EL compo, the teacher has yet returned us ! :shock: :faint:

TIA

my DD has done 1 comp in term 1 and 1 comp in term till now. Imagine nx week is comp exam... N not returned yet... Arggggh

So far done 3 Compos in Term 1, 1 in Term 2. Cannot blame the teacher also as they have a lot of other things to mark at the same time.

[tutor_ng]

worldangel:

For compo, I categorise the phrases according to certain broad themes ie. to describe a morning/afternoon/evening scene (good to use in introduction), incidents such as fighting, fire, accident etc. Will then plan the compo together with the kids and get them to contribute to phrases which can be included in each paragraph.


I also let them have access to model compositions to have a sense of good sentence structure and how to use those vivid phrases/words when it comes to writing a composition.

I used the same strategy when coaching the students in my tuition group. They have been with me for about a year. I can see the improvement in their writing as compared to a year before. At least now, they were now able to use the phrases appropriately

[fightingmom]

Hi,


Was reading today's WanBao and came across this article about a P6 girl loses her interest in her study. She spends her time watching Korean dramas, play computer games and facebook. The expert interviewed recommended 7 ways to help children who are facing such problem. So thought of just sharing it here.

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[HAPPYH]

Snow Crystal:

Honey:

Actually I was so sure since last year that there will be no vacation this June due to PSLE prep but when I see how hard dd works & the stress she faces (which we are unaware of), it pains my heart. The other day, she shared out aloud \"you have no idea the amount of stress I face\" & that broke my heart & set me thinking, ya as a mom & adult, I am very well aware of the stress of PSLE but am I truly aware of the stress that my dear child faces in school from her teachers & friends? And also her stress in managing & meeting our expectations of her? Yes, she is not even 12 yet but how should I expect my dear child to be able to handle all the stress as if it wouldn't affect her more than it would on hubby & me?

Well said! Great reflections.Yes go for your break in June!



Some general comments: The poor kids face PSLE stress and after School, more tuition homework plus parents homework. Trying their best and yet still get verbal or physical abuse by some parents at home. Parents come home from work see them relax pile more work. Maybe they have finished their school work and are just taking a break watching tv. They are not machines, they need breaks and relaxation. Parents create expectations. But these kids are going through the PSLE, not the parents. Imagine day in day out is work work work. So please take a step back, lower our expectations, applaud our kids' efforts and learn to accept them for who they are. At the end they would have tried their best. If they can't hit 25x, 26x, it's ok, try again in O levels. Don't overkill at this age. Even if score 26x, also not a sure guarantee to do well in secondary school. Some 25x, 26x are not performing well in secondary school. Just go with their current ability. Try stepping into their shoes going through a major PSLE - much more major than the PSLE you have taken with huge expectations - how well do you think you can fare in this PSLE if you were them?! Give them a hug, a smile and some kind encouragement. :hugs:

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