2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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Chenonceau:
My friend also bought the prelim papers and told me that RGPS Maths papers seem easy. She told me not to waste my dd's time on that paper. After I saw the comments made by speedmaths.com, I have asked my friend to make a copy of RGPS maths paper for me.
I am so relieved to see the part in red. DS commented that the 2012 RGPS prelim paper was \"surprisingly easy\". He found only one thinking question in there which stumped him. He managed to solve it after time was up though. We're slowly working through the other papers.speedmaths.com:
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Phew... I feel a bit better now.
I understand that NYPS maths prelim paper was tough. Am waiting for a copy of NYPS paper. -
speedmaths.:
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that. -
Anyone have views on Tao Nan 2012 math prelim?
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mummy so kiasu:
no one cried in year 2010 & 2011
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.speedmaths.:
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions. These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary
my DS was disappointed that it was not difficult -
PapaTan:
Be a mom:
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from Kiasu parents here.
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Chenonceau:
Anyone have views on Tao Nan 2012 math prelim?
Hi, Chen.
Tao Nan Maths Prelim Paper 2, Q.16 is flawed, right? The orange beads, question stated as given by Jodie's friend, shouldn't it be Jodie's? Else not workable.... -
verykiasu2010:
no one cried in year 2010 & 2011
Why are there many pupils cry after their PSLE Maths paper every year? Not every year is a tough paper, certain year is easy paper. 2010 & 2011 PSLE Math papers are not that tough. Of course, we are unable to predict whether it is going to be a tough or easy paper this year. The high ability ones will hope for a difficult paper.mummy so kiasu:
[quote=\"speedmaths.\"]
Generally, about 85% to 87% of P6 pupils will get a Pass grade for PSLE maths, which is easily the worst passing rate for the 4 main subjects.
Every year, many pupils will cry after their PSLE Maths paper, it is just a matter of whether this gets reported or not.
Thus it is usually a time of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and all that.
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions. These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary
my DS was disappointed that it was not difficult.
[/quote]No wonder many of them predict this year's paper will be tough. :boogie:
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alng:
[/quote]My friend also bought the prelim papers and told me that RGPS Maths papers seem easy. She told me not to waste my dd's time on that paper. After I saw the comments made by speedmaths.com, I have asked my friend to make a copy of RGPS maths paper for me.
I am so relieved to see the part in red. DS commented that the 2012 RGPS prelim paper was \"surprisingly easy\". He found only one thinking question in there which stumped him. He managed to solve it after time was up though. We're slowly working through the other papers.Chenonceau:
[quote=\"speedmaths.com\"]
Every year, you should expect about 7 to 11 \"thinking, non-routine\" maths questions.
These questions will differentiate the A and A* pupils from the rest.
The ability to answer some of these questions correctly could also determine whether your child gets to his/her \"dream\" secondary school.
From the few 2012 prelim maths papers that I have seen, RGPS, NYPS and St Hilda's have some rather \"interesting\" questions.
Phew... I feel a bit better now.
AGREE... the raffles girls found this years maths paper for prelim paper easier this year. It was initially meant to be very hard but was eventually changed. -
mamago:
Hah? Is it? DS solved it with algebra and got the answer provided with the Top School paper? I've asked him to check again.Chenonceau:
Anyone have views on Tao Nan 2012 math prelim?
Hi, Chen.
Tao Nan Maths Prelim Paper 2, Q.16 is flawed, right? The orange beads, question stated as given by Jodie's friend, shouldn't it be Jodie's? Else not workable....
Edited: Hubby and DS solved it. There seems to be no issue with the question.
Anyone else done the Tao Nan paper? What thoughts? Difficult/Moderate/Easy? -
Anyone got a good yoga teacher to recommend? Was wondering if this would help relieve the PSLE stress for both mommy and DS???
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