2010 PSLE Discussion

[James Ang]

all.in.one:

You can see the picture of My PAL PSLE Science Guide here:


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6640&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50

Yes the guide book is available at Popular Bookstore. New Edition.
It also has a workbook. Get both.

Get both guide and work books and make use of them effectively. They are not cheap, $17 for guide and $9.50 for workbook, but if it increases the student's chance of getting A*, then it is worth it.

[octopusmum]

HI all


i joined a couple of days ago and have a son who will be taking psle this year. qtn:
1) i am thinking of getting top schools’ past year papers for him but not sure if he has the time to do it. this is just the first week but he already has so much homework that he doesn’t have time to do the assignments i gave him.
should i still get the top school’s past year papers for him?
Is it sufficient just to rely on past PSLE papers?

2) for science, i bought the Ultimate Science Guide by EPH recommended by a friend. is that good enough or should i go get the My Pals guide?

3) he is weak in his language. it may be a bit too late to ask this but is there any way to help him in english and MT? i have already sent him for higher chinese class in Berries and oral class in Han language center, for english, really don’t know how to help him…
thks v much

[jslow]

http://www.ufamily.org.sg/public/events_detail.aspx?pdatakey=32045101


Go check this webpage from NTUC U family. The workshop is by Dr Yeap who is from NIE. (not sure if he is still there thou, was taught by him before). I like the way he conduct his lessons and they are very enriching. Mayb u can get sme tips :idea: out of the workshop. I might attend thou my gal is still in p1. :oops:

[jslow]

James Ang:

all.in.one:

You can see the picture of My PAL PSLE Science Guide here:


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6640&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50

Yes the guide book is available at Popular Bookstore. New Edition.
It also has a workbook. Get both.

Get both guide and work books and make use of them effectively. They are not cheap, $17 for guide and $9.50 for workbook, but if it increases the student's chance of getting A*, then it is worth it.

Worth the investment if your child benefits from it. I like the guide book which is informative and relevant.

[YLH88]

Hi Octopusmum,

[quote]HI all

i joined a couple of days ago and have a son who will be taking psle this year. qtn:
1) i am thinking of getting top schools' past year papers for him but not sure if he has the time to do it. this is just the first week but he already has so much homework that he doesn't have time to do the assignments i gave him.
should i still get the top school's past year papers for him?
Is it sufficient just to rely on past PSLE papers?
[/quote]May I know where do you get the past PSLE papers ? for all 4 subjects ?

[OngMum]

Hi, I am new to this forum..just joined a moment ago.

My daughter is sitting for PSLE this year too. Woah, time flies. I just started her on enrichment class for English and looking for a Math tutor to replace her current one as the tutor has just moved on to a new job which is very demanding. Checking out if anyone has a good Math tutor to recommend? Thanks.

Cheers!

[rubydoll]

I bought the PSLE -MY PALS SCIENCE GUIDE.

But , I could not find any workbook of you mentioned…IS this the PSLE revision and examination papers with an eagle picture …you are mentioning for the work book.
Pls do clarify my query.
Thank you

[sssdarlings]

ooptimizer:

Yes concentrate on P3 to P6 topics for science.

I revise previous topics concurrently with the current topics in school. Eg- dd (p5 actually but must start preparing rite ;)) is learning cycles in school now. So I will take the cycles topics from P3-P4 and revise/ integrate with p5 topics to show relation and enhance understanding.

And when I get her to practice exam questions, I use my compilation (topical questions from p3-p6) for her to revise. - SK

[Sun_2010]

A newbie here!


A bit worried about the Science - looks like the format this year will be different from previous years. The open ended questions tend to focus on real applications/intsruments with questions simplified to the concepts. Any idea how to get the kids to get the gist and not get confused by the setup
:idea:

[corneyAmber]

Sun_2010:

A newbie here!


A bit worried about the Science - looks like the format this year will be different from previous years. The open ended questions tend to focus on real applications/intsruments with questions simplified to the concepts. Any idea how to get the kids to get the gist and not get confused by the setup
:idea:

Have more confidence in the teachers. I am sure they would prepare the kids well for the new format.