Otah:

less kiasu liao:

All the above are correct. Just want to add that for the smart and motivated ones, SAHM or working mum don't make much of a difference in primary school. 262 and 282 both gets one into RI/RGS, while secondary school and above is very much up to the child. Infact, the independent learners have the advantage then.


It is for the less smart or unmotivated ones that SAHM makes more of a difference. For the special needs child, it can be a do or die case.

At the highest level (above O lvls), what is really going to make a difference is financial means. With less than perfect grades at A lvls, a choice between SIM or NYU could depend on whether your mum is SAHM or working mum.

i second this. :goodpost:

After reading this, i think i would have to continue persuading and sweet talk to my wifey to stay at home for the sake of our girls as they belong to those unmotivated category.

Augmum:

With regards to my previous posting that A* is NOT PREFIX at raw marks of 91 and above at PSLE, unlike sch exams.
(I am very doubtful that my gal 's pri sch teacher,
as well as teachers from various schs who had told their pupils' parents,
and all of these teachers had provided us the wrong info),
my observations of the surrounding PSLE pupils, deepened my belief ,
i seek clarification from MOE.........

Quoted MOE’s reply, would like to share with u, parents here …….
Thank you for your email.

We would like to share that the cut-off marks for the various grades are determined by the Ministry of Education after a consideration of various factors.
However, standards are maintained in the determination of cut-off marks for the various grades and the cut-off marks are confidential.

Fortunately, i still have my common sense in place......

Thanks for posting your clarification with Moe with regards to the A* marks. This question has been in my mind when often heard of friends of mine been talking and discussing about students getting A*/A in psle. i have been a silent reader in this forum as i want to find out more about the exams system here with 3 girls, especially psle, the big talk in town. Thanks to all parents who have been sharing selflessly all the tips and facts about psle.

Apricot:

Dear All,


I am a parent with a child that has just completed PSLE 2011. My dd scored above 260 and is from mainstream, so has to work hard like most students. She has tuition only for Chinese. Would like to share some tips which I hope may help your child achieve better results. I am no guru and what I share is mostly from my own experience/ insights. Hope the following will be useful :

1) MOTIVATE YOUR CHILD

- Let your child know the reasons why she would want to study hard .... namely good results give her CHOICES in life. Not just choosing the secondary schools but in the long-term, a career path that she likes.
- Discuss with your child which secondary school she likes, the pros & cons. Bring her to some good schools (esp open house) to entice and motivate her towards that goal.
- Talk to her about the reality of life and cost of living. Haha! This method used by my brother, a tutor, never fails to `frighten' his students to work harder. Basically, my brother would discuss with his students the cost of living when they start working in the future and the estimated salaries of jobs. The itemised figures would include cost of transport, food & groceries, handphone, insurance, utilities, etc, excluding luxury items like car, branded goods, visiting restuarants/pubs. The total bill usually give the students a shock. They realised that if they don't study hard now, they may not be able to afford the lifestyle they want in the future.

3) ATTITUDE & DISCIPLINE

- In life, there is no such thing as wanting something but not willing to work at it (bu lao er huo). Your child need to know that there is a price to pay to achieve good results. It involves hard work and discipline. So when they start complaining, remind them of this and encourage them to focus on the worthwhile end result.

3) PLAN A SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE TOGETHER

- Let the child have input in the schedule. In doing so, the child is more likely to commit to the schedule since she has agreed to it.
- The schedule should include timeline to finish certain tasks. In general, it is good to revise P3 to P5 work during december holidays because once the school re-opens, it will be a mad rush. Also, target to finish all P6 work before June holidays if possible (usually means that the child need to study ahead). She can then use the June holidays to do various school prelim papers. As for September holidays, revise all work P3 to P6, review mistakes in assessment papers. Repetition will help re-inforce their memory.
- Praise and reward your child if she sticks to the schedule. I usually leave a portion of time free of any activity during the weekend. That slot is either for my dd to complete what was not done during weekdays or free time for her if nothing is required.

4) DO THE TOP SCHOOLS PRELIM PAPERS

- This is essential as it helps your child practise for PSLE. TOP schools papers have been set by experienced teachers who knows the PSLE format well and may be able to anticipate questions (that is probably why their students do well). With practice, your child will be better prepared. Do circle the questions that she has got them wrong and review before PSLE so that similar mistakes will not be made. If possible, do at least past 2 years prelim papers. You may also want to try their latest prelim papers (usually printed around Sep holidays) if you have the time.

5) SUPPORT AND CONCERN FOR YOUR CHILD

- PSLE is a stressful period for the child. Do support and show concern for your child. Make sure that she eats and rest well. Encourage her more and scold her less especially if she is trying her best.

That's all folks ! Good luck ! Hope your child will do well !

Jia You ! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

Thanks for your valuable and detailed sharing. Must learn from you parents here how to motivate or even push my kids to study hard. Really not easy for these kids to study and excel in Singapore schools.

justbehappy:

3Boys:

but no track record leh....., plus as I said, limit intake, set admission test, and suddenly they are an elite school?? Seems a little far-fetched to me.

Who says they have no track record? In the 2010 International Olympiads for Science and Mathematics (most prestigious Math & Science competitions for high school students), NUS High garnered a total of 7 medals, same number as RI. Hwa Chong got 2 medals. Other JCs like VJC, NJC and IP schools like Dunman High and RV got nothing. http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/07/2010-international-olympiad-science-mathematics.php.

In the Singapore Maths Olympiad Junior Section, NUS High was the champion team for the last 2 years. Also, For Singapore Physics Olympiad, and the Junior Physics and Chemistry Olympiads, NUS High was one of the top two performing institutions, beating HCI pants off.

Come on ! NUS high has already selected the cream of the crop of those maths and science olympiads ( platimum receivers) during the DSA exercise. Obviously, they can produce stunning results. Unfair comparisons being made.

Hi Daddies and Mummies

I would like to enrol my girl in this school, gald to read all about this school in this forum.

Daddy

vicki:

[quote=\"xinxin\"]Im now a PV of a school in Bishan. My child is entering p1 in 2012. Based on this year's phase 2B results, this school had to conduct balloting even for those within 1km. And im staying within 1-2km. Am wondering if i should continue or quit as a PV....

If the school in question is CHS, then i suggest no point wasting your time cos yearly, CHS has balloting within 1km.

I agree... for CHS... if u're not in Phase 1 or Phase 2A... then pretty much no chance liao?[/quote]oh, so discouraging to hear that, was thinking to ask wife to go and join PV.

:thankyou: everyone for the warmth welcome. I am glad to find this forum.

I am also new to this forum too, just join.