2018 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (Born in 2006)

[janet88]

phtthp:

hi Janet,

can share some key points, how to guide Secondary school children, from handling 4 to 9 subjects this huge, big jump ? Thank you.

the first 2-3 months can be overwhelming because of the adjustment.
it's advisable to find a CCA which doesn't demand too many days staying back after school as it will zap up the energy to revise and get homework done. then there is this WhatsApp group among students which will distract the kids from studying.
most importantly, listen in class and do not hesitate to ask the teacher if there is anything not understood. secondary school teachers treat sec 1 students as young adults. if need to, ask the teacher for a few minutes after school to clarify.
SBQ (short based questions) is something new to learn for history and geography.
hope this helps.

[ChiefKiasu]

I wanna know:

Yeah, I feel so too for both, despite I know my DD will not be going to a fantastic school. Now good neighbourhood school competition is tough too. Sigh.

There's competition everywhere. Just difference in levels. The best kind of school we can put our children in are those where they are given the chance to lead the school in specific domains. That gives them a chance to excel in areas which they are good at. Remember that if you send your child to a school like RI, it would be more likely your child suffers in mediocrity while he could be amongst the top students in another school which gives him something to be proud of.
Good luck for your selection!

[amk]

vectorbiz:

I just read the news , this year no morning call from MOE ? We can only get the posting result at 9am ? My flight at this hour so bad...

I think MOE every year said 9am. But, SMS came very early.

[blue_bird]

amk:

vectorbiz:

I just read the news , this year no morning call from MOE ? We can only get the posting result at 9am ? My flight at this hour so bad...

I think MOE every year said 9am. But, SMS came very early.

My girl is in Sec 1 RVHS this year. Last year, the SMS came as early as 5am (mine ....6.13am)

[mommyNg]

amk:

vectorbiz:

I just read the news , this year no morning call from MOE ? We can only get the posting result at 9am ? My flight at this hour so bad...

I think MOE every year said 9am. But, SMS came very early.

Haha, I think quite true lor ... below is the announcement for last year, also said 9am, but SMS came early @ 6am (or earlier) lor ....

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/secondary-1-posting-results-out-next-thursday

[amk]

blue_bird:

My girl is in Sec 1 RVHS this year. Last year, the SMS came as early as 5am (mine ....6.13am)

Mine also @6:15am.

[blue_bird]

janet88:

phtthp:

hi Janet,

can share some key points, how to guide Secondary school children, from handling 4 to 9 subjects this huge, big jump ? Thank you.

the first 2-3 months can be overwhelming because of the adjustment.
it's advisable to find a CCA which doesn't demand too many days staying back after school as it will zap up the energy to revise and get homework done. then there is this WhatsApp group among students which will distract the kids from studying.
most importantly, listen in class and do not hesitate to ask the teacher if there is anything not understood. secondary school teachers treat sec 1 students as young adults. if need to, ask the teacher for a few minutes after school to clarify.
SBQ (short based questions) is something new to learn for history and geography.
hope this helps.

Don't have to worry to much about the kids handling 4 to 8/9 subjects. For lower secondary, there are only additional 2 or 3 subjects ie Geo, History and XX (depending on schools). 3 days will be taken up by CCA and 3rd lang (2+1). There will be projects, meetings, group work, research, consultations .... on non-CCA days. Generally, the kids will be dismissed btwn 6-7pm. SBQ is Source Based Questions. By the end of Sec 1, the kids will generally familiarise with it.

[phtthp]

How u feel when u received the sms ? Feel excited or more or less expected the school posting ?

[blue_bird]

phtthp:

How u feel when u received the sms ? Feel excited or more or less expected the school posting ?

My girl was posted to her choice of school (1st choice). She selected the school based on her PSLE result and hence, expected to get into her 1st choice of school.

[ngl2010]

blue_bird:

janet88:

[quote=\"phtthp\"]
hi Janet,

can share some key points, how to guide Secondary school children, from handling 4 to 9 subjects this huge, big jump ? Thank you.

the first 2-3 months can be overwhelming because of the adjustment.
it's advisable to find a CCA which doesn't demand too many days staying back after school as it will zap up the energy to revise and get homework done. then there is this WhatsApp group among students which will distract the kids from studying.
most importantly, listen in class and do not hesitate to ask the teacher if there is anything not understood. secondary school teachers treat sec 1 students as young adults. if need to, ask the teacher for a few minutes after school to clarify.
SBQ (short based questions) is something new to learn for history and geography.
hope this helps.

Don't have to worry to much about the kids handling 4 to 8/9 subjects. For lower secondary, there are only additional 2 or 3 subjects ie Geo, History and XX (depending on schools). 3 days will be taken up by CCA and 3rd lang (2+1). There will be projects, meetings, group work, research, consultations .... on non-CCA days. Generally, the kids will be dismissed btwn 6-7pm. SBQ is Source Based Questions. By the end of Sec 1, the kids will generally familiarise with it.[/quote]I agree with blue_bird. No need to make 8-9 subjects a big deal. No need to scare them. The kids are very adaptable. When you make it a big deal, then it will become a big deal to the kids. When you don’t make it a big deal, the kids will think it is a norm. They will survive.