2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[lim72]

@Pinky Piglet, jedamum, Nebbermind


Haha are we all trying to compete to see who is more kiasu? :rotflmao:

I have not really preparing my ds for PSLE, but having said that, I have been using Science PSLE book since P3, P5 Cl compo and P5 Grammer/Vocub as well as P5 Synthesis & transformation.

I am using all these books for practical reasons. For P5 Cl compo, I realised that his Cl ft's requirement for the class is quite high, so when I was going through the assessment books, I realised that the standard of book that matched what his teacher is asking for is at P5 level.

As for the EL assessment books, although he has no S&T questions so far except for this year SA2 pp, I have started him on this since P1. And I realised that the books are quite similar as compared to each level. So I will usually buy the higher level and use it for two years as I also do not think he can finish 1 book in a year. As for the the Science PSLE book, as you all know that all those yearly text books are obviously insufficient, so supplementary text for Science subject is a must. And this book can be used for 4 years isn't this value for money?

So I guess I will be seriously looking at some PSLE books for other subjects especially Maths.

[PiggyLalala]

VeryKSMum:

Reading is always good, both Chinese and English.

Yup... Reading... Going lib and borrow books to read, both Chinese and English. PSLE is a battle with all 4 subjects, cannot afford to have any weak subject.

Pack the house. The place now is like one big mess, with books and notes lying everywhere as the boys had just finished their exam.

Then, it will be play + play + more play.

Tt's wat we are going to do for the holidays...
Yeah, holidays.

[janet88]

PiggyLalala:

VeryKSMum:

Reading is always good, both Chinese and English.

Yup... Reading... Going lib and borrow books to read, both Chinese and English. PSLE is a battle with all 4 subjects, cannot afford to have any weak subject.

Pack the house. The place now is like one big mess, with books and notes lying everywhere as the boys had just finished their exam.

So my son's room is not the only one which looked like several tornadoes had swept thru.

Languages are important for PSLE. Kids have to strengthen English and Chinese.

[mumsobusy]

lim72:

@Pinky Piglet, jedamum, Nebbermind


Haha are we all trying to compete to see who is more kiasu? :rotflmao:

I have not really preparing my ds for PSLE, but having said that, I have been using Science PSLE book since P3, P5 Cl compo and P5 Grammer/Vocub as well as P5 Synthesis & transformation.

I am using all these books for practical reasons. For P5 Cl compo, I realised that his Cl ft's requirement for the class is quite high, so when I was going through the assessment books, I realised that the standard of book that matched what his teacher is asking for is at P5 level.

As for the EL assessment books, although he has no S&T questions so far except for this year SA2 pp, I have started him on this since P1. And I realised that the books are quite similar as compared to each level. So I will usually buy the higher level and use it for two years as I also do not think he can finish 1 book in a year. As for the the Science PSLE book, as you all know that all those yearly text books are obviously insufficient, so supplementary text for Science subject is a must. And this book can be used for 4 years isn't this value for money?

So I guess I will be seriously looking at some PSLE books for other subjects especially Maths.

I think after my PSLE experience with my eldest one this year, I am going to make sure I spend more time coaching my second one from next year onwards. P4 next year. It is never too early to start. People may think I am KS but I have left my eldest one alone till P6.

[kyp71]

mumsobusy:

lim72:

@Pinky Piglet, jedamum, Nebbermind


Haha are we all trying to compete to see who is more kiasu? :rotflmao:

I have not really preparing my ds for PSLE, but having said that, I have been using Science PSLE book since P3, P5 Cl compo and P5 Grammer/Vocub as well as P5 Synthesis & transformation.

I am using all these books for practical reasons. For P5 Cl compo, I realised that his Cl ft's requirement for the class is quite high, so when I was going through the assessment books, I realised that the standard of book that matched what his teacher is asking for is at P5 level.

As for the EL assessment books, although he has no S&T questions so far except for this year SA2 pp, I have started him on this since P1. And I realised that the books are quite similar as compared to each level. So I will usually buy the higher level and use it for two years as I also do not think he can finish 1 book in a year. As for the the Science PSLE book, as you all know that all those yearly text books are obviously insufficient, so supplementary text for Science subject is a must. And this book can be used for 4 years isn't this value for money?

So I guess I will be seriously looking at some PSLE books for other subjects especially Maths.

I think after my PSLE experience with my eldest one this year, I am going to make sure I spend more time coaching my second one from next year onwards. P4 next year. It is never too early to start. People may think I am KS but I have left my eldest one alone till P6.

Hi, u same as me, my elder this year just finish PSLE n in 2015 I need go thru the stress again. So now is no good to have more kids ya. Moreover the P3 this year who will b the new batch to seat for new PSLE English, what a tough experience without past year paper to fall back for practise. Sigh !

[snowball]

why has this thread been so quiet… since 2 weeks ago…is everyone already switched to another updated thread…?

[jedamum]

snowball:

why has this thread been so quiet.... since 2 weeks ago.....is everyone already switched to another updated thread.....?

2 weeks ago SA2 starts...everyone quiet.
now SA2 ends, everyone holiday mood. :imcool:

[snowball]

jedamum:

snowball:

why has this thread been so quiet.... since 2 weeks ago.....is everyone already switched to another updated thread.....?

2 weeks ago SA2 starts...everyone quiet.
now SA2 ends, everyone holiday mood. :imcool:

jedamum, i think we have to switch to \"club 2002 kids...\" do you think the class monitor or pic can \" cut & paste\" or merge this 2 threads to 1 so tat we need not go both sites to update ourselves? :evil:

[33mama]

P4 streaming going on now… parents of P4s… Few questions :

1) if the child does farely in Chinese (as in 80s), do you opt for HCL (not recommended by teacher though)
2) pros and cons of having HCL now vs in sec school?

[snowball]

33mama:

P4 streaming going on now... parents of P4s... Few questions :

1) if the child does farely in Chinese (as in 80s), do you opt for HCL (not recommended by teacher though)
2) pros and cons of having HCL now vs in sec school?

my girl failed her open ended comprehension she scored 76% for her SA 2 though :please:

I dont think she is being offered to take HCL and even she is, i would rather spend time to learn her weaker section on OE compre.... :skeptical: