<![CDATA[At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE]]>All of us wants the best for our DS and DDs included giving them a safe and playful childhood, but most importantly a stable and secure future, especially in a country like Singapore where education is everything. To be able to fulfill the latter I believe that a good education is the key and that’s why PSLE is so important for so many of us as PSLE is one of the important steps in being able to continue the advancement in the Singaporean school system.


-So at what age should you start to prepare for PSLE?
- How often do your kids have tuitions a week? How many hours? In order to safeguard their childhood and their future.

My DS has been taken tuitions for several years already but is it really necessary (and should it be) to put your child through tuitions to pass the PLSE with a good/average+ degree? Does someone has any experience to share?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/41863/at-what-age-should-you-start-to-prepare-for-psleRSS for NodeSun, 03 May 2026 06:12:37 GMTMon, 08 Oct 2012 03:07:46 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:17:36 GMT]]>I think true PSLE preparation begins in P5. Kids are exposed to level of difficulty expected in PSLE and PSLE type exam papers only in P5. Each school does examinations differently till P5. With all the no SA1 for P3 and P5 and no exams till P3, it will get a bit tougher to guage how well the child is coping in lower primary.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001175Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:17:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:58:34 GMT]]>

peasants\" post_id=\"1952727\" time=\"1576044045\" user_id=\"75885:

The cycle then repeats in secondary schools.
Unfortunately..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1953564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1953564Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:58:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:28:55 GMT]]>

jho48109\" post_id=\"1952559\" time=\"1575974757\" user_id=\"165799:

I find it hard to compete with my child's attention span. I agree with what others said that preparation should commence at P1. But the problem is, as he reaches another level higher, he is experiencing school fatigue. I am afraid that no matter how many tutors I would ask help if my child has no interest in his studies, he might fail PSLE.
Does your child encounter any concentration (attention) span focus issue, if were to ask him to take one (SA1 or SA2) paper in subjects like (P3 to P6) Maths / Science / English, under exam timed condition eg. 1 hour 45 mins ? Eg. Does he walk out of the exam hall, halfway through the paper, leaving it un-finished ?

If he does this, is it because he don't know how to do ? Perhaps, build on his fundamental (basic) understanding, first. Or
is he facing something else challenging, eg. learning difficulty (eg. ADD), that become an obstacle in the course of his learning process, hence resulted in \"no interest, in studies\" ?

If is the latter, seek professional help early, because still got Secondary school journey. Bring child to \"Child Guidance Clinic\", via Polyclinic referral letter cheaper, seek Professional help. Discuss with the doctor, what's the best way to break into small moments of concentration focus span, how to train child slowly to gain confidence, and with praise and lots of encouragement bit by bit slowly, how to improve his condition.



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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952867https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952867Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:28:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:45 GMT]]>The cycle then repeats in secondary schools.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952727https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952727Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:16:43 GMT]]>It is a 6-year marathon. Remember to pace your child appropriately. When we say prep starts from P1, it doesn’t mean you need to load the kid with strenuous training right from Day 1 or even minus 1. Ever seen athletes who peak or simply fatigue/kenah injuries too early, before the important finals. Know when to rest & replenish when it’s time to rest also.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952579https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952579Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:16:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:54:37 GMT]]>Sounds like too may tutors? If no interest in studies then what is his interest? How you know is fatigue? Is it due to distance?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952574https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952574Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:54:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:52:41 GMT]]>Agree. PSLE tests the entire primary school syllabus, everything they have learnt from P1 to P6.


Even when having yearly SA2, especially Maths, the school will specify that the exam covers “all topics from P1 onwards till now”.

Why some parents say start “preparing“ in P5 year, that’s probably talking about starting to practise full exam papers in the official PSLE exam format, including getting used to the difficulty of the higher order thinking questions etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952433https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1952433Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:52:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:26:37 GMT]]>Children already start build up foundation since p1, and every year leading to P6 and PSLE.

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mystique_j\" post_id=\"1947542\" time=\"1574316944\" user_id=\"39431:

If at the end of P3, the child has done well for all subjects, is this a good indicator that he will continue to thrive in upper primary (assuming similar exposure and effort) or it could be back at square 1 especially in P5?
No guarantee. A friend's child scored 94% in P3 and 60% in P5 SA2.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947694https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947694Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:04:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:04:03 GMT]]>

mystique_j\" post_id=\"1947542\" time=\"1574316944\" user_id=\"39431:

If at the end of P3, the child has done well for all subjects, is this a good indicator that he will continue to thrive in upper primary (assuming similar exposure and effort) or it could be back at square 1 especially in P5?
No guarantee. A friend's child scored 94% in P3 and 60% in P5 SA2.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947693Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:04:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:15:44 GMT]]>If at the end of P3, the child has done well for all subjects, is this a good indicator that he will continue to thrive in upper primary (assuming similar exposure and effort) or it could be back at square 1 especially in P5?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947542Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:15:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:06:02 GMT]]>once P5 Term 1 start, got to start preparing for Psle, liao.


The key preparatory year lies in P5, because that’s where the bulk (or majority) of Psle syllabis topics are taught. Not so much of P6

Once reach P6, not many topics left to cover, except

- (Algebra, Area of Circle, 2 Maths topics) and

- (Food Web chain, Adaptation, Environment / Pollution, 3 Science topics, left)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1939678https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1939678Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:06:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 02:54:31 GMT]]>Primary 6 year is only 9mths long. Nationwide preparation starts in Pri 5. Students have to gain stable experiences to be PSLE ready. Sensitive students ‘Black Out’ during actual exam, they lose consciousness/awareness of technique application. I train them to have strong foundation that they secure ‘A’ even when running a high fever.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842587https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842587Thu, 12 Apr 2018 02:54:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:28:33 GMT]]>school teachers are experienced, just follow school, teachers will give a lot of worksheets etc, parents no need to buy extra. just prepare food and weekend activities.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821669https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821669Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:28:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:57:56 GMT]]>after P5 SA2…it’s time to start revising and preparing for PSLE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821630https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821630Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:57:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:18:40 GMT]]>Actually I think preparation for PSLE involves consistency in work and also constant review of previously taught topics. Though it was years ago when I took my PSLE, I remembered myself really to start preparing for it during P6. Started doing a lot of assessment books and other school papers. I remember myself keeping to the ‘1page per assessment book’ rule everyday so that I even out every part that was tested. I particularly paid attention to my weaker areas(ie synthesis, vocabulary, comprehension close, the water leaking and filling problem in math, electricity in science) and yes I can still clearly remember them. I turned my weaknesses to my ‘strengths’ because I got so used to it that I know exactly what to do when I encounter the same problem I did in practices I have done. It’s hard work and consistently and it worked very well for me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821559https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821559Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:18:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:44:23 GMT]]>

phtthp:
should start preparing for PSLE, after end of P4 SA1

yup, p3 would be a bit early since the kids would have just started science....by the end of p3, they would have learnt 3 themes and have some idea what to expect for open ended questions. it's good to get a strong foundation for math because many can't cope with p5 math.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766399https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766399Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:44:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:31:31 GMT]]>For PSLE Chinese, Oral and Compo Foundation for PSLE laid from Pri 4. Students forget, so need to revise every semester for SA1 & 2.

Syllabus revision should start in March hols for Pri 6. On-going till PSLE. Need to re-cap Pri 4-6 syllabus. This month should be cramming for Oral and Compo first. For Pri 6 SA1, by right should include Pri 5 syllabus in revision, but if time doesn’t allow, then 6A Chap 1-8.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766396https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766396Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:31:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:38:50 GMT]]>I just woke up for SA1 😓 😆 2nd sem topics went through already?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766359https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766359Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:38:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Sun, 09 Apr 2017 09:11:52 GMT]]>should start preparing for PSLE, after end of P4 SA1

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766322https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766322Sun, 09 Apr 2017 09:11:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Sun, 09 Apr 2017 08:30:34 GMT]]>

Champion:
janet_lee88:

[quote=\"mummy so kiasu\"]Preparation for PSLE usually start at P5. However, it is important to ensure that your child has build up a strong foundation in P3 & P4.


Kids should have their foundation built for languages before they start school...especially English. With 3 subjects using English, there is even more reason. When the child goes to P5 though, he/she is introduced to PSLE syllabus...most parents would agree it is a different ball game altogether. This is not frightening parents but true fact.
Personally, PSLE preparation starts in Nov after P5 SA2.

Agrees that foundation has to be laid strong in the lower primary and slowly build up at P3. Starting at P4, I can feel that (at least for my DD1's case) teacher moves at a very fast pace to cover a lot of components 😓 Especially so for English - I can see that EL T dished out compo every week and made the class to re-write and re-write if grammatically or content is incorrect 😢

DD1's Maths Tuition centre academic year starts in Nov 2012 so officially she will be doing P5 Maths in about 3 weeks' time. Will be following the same Teacher and that T already \"PRE-WARN\" :evil: ,\" P5 is a v tough year and especially so for Maths. So, I need all of your co-operation. If I find anyone of you not doing homework and not attentive in class, I will talk to your parents as 1st warning. If things do not improve again after 3rd warning, then please leave my class - don't waste your time and mine too!\" :yikes: :scared: Sound serious yah 😉[/quote]I kind of disagree with you. I graduated frm Pri sch a few years back and TBH P5-P6 is much harder than p4-p5.
By p6, the speed will be way faster and by March, all Teachers have already started revision. I suggest about June p6 start revision and all should be fine

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766316https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766316Sun, 09 Apr 2017 08:30:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Sun, 09 Apr 2017 08:27:02 GMT]]>

Will_lim:
All of us wants the best for our DS and DDs included giving them a safe and playful childhood, but most importantly a stable and secure future, especially in a country like Singapore where education is everything. To be able to fulfill the latter I believe that a good education is the key and that's why PSLE is so important for so many of us as PSLE is one of the important steps in being able to continue the advancement in the Singaporean school system.


-So at what age should you start to prepare for PSLE?
- How often do your kids have tuitions a week? How many hours? In order to safeguard their childhood and their future.

My DS has been taken tuitions for several years already but is it really necessary (and should it be) to put your child through tuitions to pass the PLSE with a good/average+ degree? Does someone has any experience to share?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766314https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766314Sun, 09 Apr 2017 08:27:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:47:24 GMT]]>

laughingcat:
MrsKiasu:

Some kids are born gifted, i believe more strongly now.


But will that 'special gift' no matter how much of it gifted in a person, eroded or totally lost if no cultivation at all arh?


MrsKiasu, all kids are gifted. All kids are gifted in different manner. It's just parents who wanted children to be gifted in studies. WE parents are no good. :siam:

There is more to gifted children than their intelligence. Some kids are very sensitive to emotion, some think like an adult but they are actually kiddo, some has a great sense of justice. Some kids are gifted in creating stuffs, arts, sports, music or studies. Some kids are gifted in their social aspect. Some kids are gifted in their mouth - very good in talking.

Not all gifted children are high achievers. Many times gifted children because of their emotional sensitivities and above-average intelligence suffer from anxiety, fear of failure or perfectionism, and other factors which can prevent them from being successful in school.

Gifted children can excel in Math and Science, and then just failed big time in English and Reading.

Look at your kids closely, they are gifted in some aspect that you have not seen. Tap onto that and see what you can do to nurture on.

For me, I do not want to be involved in a mad study race. I try to stear clear from it, as it is giving me unwanted fear and worries. I also do not want to see my children feeling dengerated just because they can't reach their target at PSLE level since there are more \"exams\" to come in life. As long as the kids get into a reasonable school and able to cope on his own without me being around. I am a happy mum. I can't be there all the time. What if one day I have fallen sick, will my children fall to grace just because I am not there? As a parent, we all want our children to be independent as fast as possible. To be able to stand on their 2 little feet.

LC, i m number one no good la 😆 It crosses my mind to think of the 'sufferings' to be endured by kids..yup i think this is the suffering my kid(s) going through. But then, i was like that too. The only diff is they are just too many smarties nowadays so really more stressful to them la I must admit. This is the resilience I m hoping them to build up. Experiencing bottom level not new to esp dd1. Classmates or even maybe teachers look down on her nothing new. I m helping her la..i spend many hours on ksp to learn then tell dd what to expect :razz: :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1752890https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1752890Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:47:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to At what age should you start to prepare for PSLE on Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:50:47 GMT]]>No lah.....now they are old....must balance between study/homework and play mah. This is not preparation leh. This is call balance. 😂 Must have time for everything mah. Did not finished school homework, the teachers will come after me leh.


When they are young with no primary schooling, they can play all they want.

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