Recommendation of changes to reduce Stress for PSLE
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I subscribe to Sun’s viewpoints which are well thought.
With regards to maths, I wonder how some students manage to handle challenging qns (such as speed) while the majority struggle even with repeated explanations from teachers. Could it be due to the studying style (eg rote learning) as compared to logical thinking process which the MOE hopes to encourage? -
I think my issue with science is that, marks are awarded based on production of “Key words” and required answering style… So even a common sense answer without keywords = wrong… My P5 dd manages that but my P4 ds struggles… He enjoys science BUT he struggles during exams as he always like to say in his own words…
I acknowleged I am the type of parent who struggle with science. But is the marking focus today correct??? It appears to promote rote learning eg. memorise the standard answers for given set of questions. That is really stifling. -
Another thought - make it easier to switch between different streams in sec school. Schools should be required to have at least 2 or 3 streams so it is easier to transfer between Normal/Express/IP, in either direction. Better still if there is some common core across all streams so that students can have contact with stronger/weaker students. The content subjects can be divided into separate levels (again, movement between them should be relatively easy), which will cater for students who are strong in one subject but weak in another and average in the rest. If there is less do-or-die about getting into specific streams or schools, maybe there will be less stress over PSLE results.
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Another way to reduce stress is for MOE to send parents of P6ers to ‘Parenting 101’ course and explain to them that it’s not the end of the world if their kids don’t make it to IP.
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er … are we talking about reducing stress for the kids or for the parents?
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tankee:
er .... are we talking about reducing stress for the kids or for the parents?
Meant for the kids.....but from the look of it, parents need it more -
MMM:
My son loves science, so we didn't have much problems coaching him without tuition. But we got fed up bcos son couldn't score in his fav subject. We refused to bring in science tutor, still wanting to believe that school will teach students to answer OE questions the way PSLE markers are looking for. But we were deeply disappointed. I do not know how many others feel that way.I think my issue with science is that, marks are awarded based on production of \"Key words\" and required answering style..... So even a common sense answer without keywords = wrong..... My P5 dd manages that but my P4 ds struggles... He enjoys science BUT he struggles during exams as he always like to say in his own words...
I acknowleged I am the type of parent who struggle with science. But is the marking focus today correct???? It appears to promote rote learning eg. memorise the standard answers for given set of questions. That is really stifling. -
FQW:
Another way to reduce stress is for MOE to send parents of P6ers to 'Parenting 101' course and explain to them that it's not the end of the world if their kids don't make it to IP.
Not every parent wants their kids to attend IP schools.
I want my son to go through the normal route...to sit for O levels. -
tankee:
er .... are we talking about reducing stress for the kids or for the parents?
A lot of stress is transferred from parent to child. If parent can let go a bit, children will be less stressed. -
janet_lee88:
Don't bluff lah Janet. You spent $2,000 a mth on tuition just so that your son can sit for O levels? Hard to believe leh.FQW:
Another way to reduce stress is for MOE to send parents of P6ers to 'Parenting 101' course and explain to them that it's not the end of the world if their kids don't make it to IP.
Not every parent wants their kids to attend IP schools.
I want my son to go through the normal route...to sit for O levels.