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GiftedGem:

DD told us she would work harder for Sci than other subjects (since she is managing ok with the rest ) and started her own reading for next new topics on Water Cycle and Plant System.

I like your DD's attiutde. When I advised my DD that she would need to study hard, she said that she will. But then she just didn't have the initiative like your DD to want to read up on the next topics. Still depending on me to nag/remind her to do it. Now, still waiting for her to 'wake' up. :slapshead:

Thanks Comfy ! Yes, sometimes I do nag too.

For those who din do well in Sci, fret not as SA 1 is 30%. Still have chance to buck up for SA2 cos it is 50% for CT, daily work and assignment 20%.


DD is demoralised having to score 65% - Got 42/60 but the performance task pulled her down and couldn’t meet the baseline. Told her she has done her utmost best and encouraged her to scale for greater heights.

DD told us she would work harder for Sci than other subjects (since she is managing ok with the rest ) and started her own reading for next new topics on Water Cycle and Plant System.

Hope your child is feeling better and not to be demoralised. The fact they are demoralised shows how earnestly they wished they could have done better. Parents, the kids deserve your pats on their shoulders. This is what they need from us to scale them go for greater heights as there will be more obstacles and challenges along the path. We still have another 2.5 yrs before our kids sit for PSLE. Cheers !

Hi Pinball,


How did yr DS class perform overall for Eng? If the score is mediocre, this may imply that the Eng standard is tough for these kids . Is it on 40 marks?

Sci : Nearly fall off from my chair when DD told me she got overall score of 65. She sat for the test and got 42/60. Wondered if the performance task pulled her down. No wonder she told me to be mentally prepared…


HCL : Still managed to score 80% abv and highest score in the sch is 89.5%.

Eng : Still unknown

Wonder if the 70% baseline applies to per subject or overall aggregate score? If per subject, I think time to go for extra tuition…stress !!!

Goodness Gracious. Haven’t gotten the Sci paper back.

What is TAG 2 or 3?

DD addressed more on Eng. She finds it tough as compared to the last 2 mock papers. One of the qns was asking the meaning of ‘inaccessible’. She had the hard time find the subsititute word in the passage and ends up with ‘remote’. Afew of her classmates did the same. Told her that the ans is wrong cos remote can still be accessible.

See how it goes.

Do your kids enjoy GEP ? Well, so far, my DD enjoys. However, she doesn’t enjoy doing project for a simple reason - DATELINE. She feels that she is pressed for time to do a submission. Time management again.


The other day, DD mentioned abt her 5 mths in her new school - Her classmates - blur but bright ones hor, trs who are dedicated ( esp Math tr who even goes to the extent to offer supplementary classes for this exam revision ). Of course, the lacking ones are those trs who sweepingly brush thru the subjects and not willing to extend helping hands when asked for explanations to why and how.

For mock pps, DD’s sch did not specific the yr of exam. Normally, sch will give out 2 pp for each subject. More concerned w Sci for this Thurs cos it is challenging to answer to the specific Sci term. Got a check with some parents and found out that RGPS and NY gives one Sci mock pp for revision whereas ACS has two mock pps.

For this week’s exam focus

SS :
One parent shared with me that she din get DS to study for SS . For a thot, she made the right choice in getting DS to put emphasis on core subjects. Hence, my DD din study as well. Haha! Hope both can make the grade.

HCL :
Tmrw’s the paper. Reminded my DD not to miss out any stroke in the Chinese Characters. Marks will not be allocated.

Mock Paper :

Good qn asked. I also want to know if there is a website for such mock papers. Only heard that there is for HCL fr DD. Asking her to check cos her classmates spotted

DD got back the Sci mock pp yesterday. For Part 1, it is 18 qns of MCQ which is 2 mark each. For Part 2, marks allocation varies for 1 to 4. More on 1 mark in Part 2. Looking at it, we should focus on MCQ to gain 2 marks for each qn correct.

Project :
DD is managing the project herself which makes her more independent. We facilitate by getting more resources so that she has a broader view and do an assessment what she thinks is relevant and appropriate. Then she will sieve out what is needed or not.

Mock Paper : English

DD got back Eng mock paper. Lowest score was 26.5/40 and higest 34/40.

Mock Paper : SS
No score but looking at the qns, it is applying general knowledge and certain qns are testing more on Eng.

Example : Married but w/o children. Increase in proportion of sich couples as shown in Census 2010 survey did not surprise experts. High cost of living - fr property to cars to childcare fees - is one main reason they shy away fr raising children.

Fr extract abv, all the following are effects on family unit except :-
1) families w children may no longer be able to afford luxuries.
2) shared values and traditions may be lost once the older generation passes on.
3) low income workers would have to delay retirement as they have no children to support.
4) there will be an increase in no. of inter-racial marriages.
Ans : 4 ( Child may overlook the key word (effects) and choose the wrong answer )

Mock Paper : Sci
This is one of the toughest. Has to use specific Sci term to apply which is DD’s weakest point. Both hubby and I were figuring what to apply.

Haha ! Glad to know that we have many FTWMs in this forum. I came across an article indicating a no. of GEP kids’ mums are FTHWs. True, we may struggle to find time to coach and revise but importantly, I tell DD to seek help fr tr or us if she is unsure. Do not wait as this will accumulate more doubts.


Btw, some of DD classmates started to bring date stamps and name chops for the worksheets. Now, my DD asks for it too.