usaik:

ngl2010:

I read in 2012 PSLE thread that it is better not to use correction tape during PSLE because the tape may be \"transferred\" to the facing page so it reveals the incorrect answer.


Are there any parents here whose children used correction tape in previous PSLE? Do you think it affected your child's result negatively?

My son will be doing his PSLE this year. He is a rather untidy boy and often pen down before he think through. He has been using correction tape in school since the day he started using pen. Correction tape is a blessing and help him tidy his work and get the right answer corrected. I do not see this problem in the type of correction tape he used where the tape may be \"transferred\" to the facing page so it reveals the incorrect answer. I believe correction tape will do my boy good than negatively. However, I would be careful only to use back the same \"trusted\" brand that I have been always buying for him to use in PSLE too.

Based on the SEAB's reply in the letter posted in this thread, they were referring to correction fluids (not tape) which I agree very much that because one has to wait for it to dry first before you re-write the answer over it and in the instance if it is not dried before you flip the pages, the fluid will get transferred to the facing page and thus giving rise to more problems.

ngl2010:

I read in 2012 PSLE thread that it is better not to use correction tape during PSLE because the tape may be \"transferred\" to the facing page so it reveals the incorrect answer.


Are there any parents here whose children used correction tape in previous PSLE? Do you think it affected your child's result negatively?

slmkhoo:

This info should be disseminated more widely

Integer:

To each his own.


Doubt I'll be able to persuade my teenaged son to change his habit in time for his 'O' levels, though I will still try... Anyway, his PSLE results was in no way affected, so for us, the risk is bearable.

mummy OnABudget:

janet_lee88:

Not worth the risk...especially for national exams.

As parents, we go all out to prepare our kids for PSLE...why let correction tape ruin anything that could lead to drastic results?

for exams like this is better to bes more cautious i rather not want to take the risk 1mark lost might mean alot in the long run.

janet_lee88:

Not worth the risk...especially for national exams.

As parents, we go all out to prepare our kids for PSLE...why let correction tape ruin anything that could lead to drastic results?

janet_lee88:

mummy OnABudget:

so is best to start now stop the use of correction tape

preferably yes...even my son has reduced usage of correction tape...since teacher has told them they are not allowed to use during O levels.
save money boy...i used to have to buy boxes of refills when there was popular 20% discount periods.

mummy OnABudget:

so is best to start now stop the use of correction tape

Lavina:

Agree with ngl2010, frixion pen ink will fade & disappear after a while.


Better to wean off correction tape if possible. Not allowed for O & A levels.

buds:

Oh dear.. i only recall the Malaysian kilometrico brand that has the erasable feature pens as well but has since discontinued. My girls' school does not restrict or ban usage of any writing or correctional tool to date.

hquek:

I'm probably a bad parent but hey, if my kid can link 2 pictures together, I really don't care if he uses a ruler or freehand. I was really shocked when DS1 first came back with a big cross on his homework just because he didn't use a ruler and all the answers were correct.


And I think to my dying day, I will still not geddit why beautiful handwriting is a must because as they progress on, the amount of writing they will have to do will be much more - I rather my kid can finish writing than to have copperplate and not be able to complete. I have only seen one person in my years who could write fast and beautifully (it's really like printed form) - only One. The rest of us can only lapse into horrible writing when it comes to exams.

ngl2010:

buds:

Not being reliant on correction fluid and/or correction tape means that children will make effort (have to! ) or give extra attention as to how their work is done. It encourages conscientious attitude towards any written work being assigned to them. I bought my girls this PILOT erasable pen to discourage the use of the tapes.


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It is slightly pricey but comfortable for use - it has a good rubber grip apart from the erasable feature and the ink does flow smoothly without having to put pressure during writing.

My son's school disallowed friction pens since P4. The handwriting will disappear after a while due to friction between papers.

buds:

Not being reliant on correction fluid and/or correction tape means that children will make effort (have to! ) or give extra attention as to how their work is done. It encourages conscientious attitude towards any written work being assigned to them. I bought my girls this PILOT erasable pen to discourage the use of the tapes.


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It is slightly pricey but comfortable for use - it has a good rubber grip apart from the erasable feature and the ink does flow smoothly without having to put pressure during writing.