2023 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2011)

[momoj]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2118815\" time=\"1694311288\" user_id=\"143605:

If a kid qualifies for the express stream (<=AL20), his choice is based on the COP for each school's express stream, whether in tscore, AL or preFSBB/SBB or FSBB era.

Kid A with AL14 cannot qualify for BPGH but kid B with AL21 can. Kid A cannot opt for G2/NA stream even though he prefers BPGH as a school choice.

Came across a case of kid with score range ard AL19 before PSLE. Parents in dilemma. By any logic, one should aims to work harder to get a better result but on the other hand it is hard to swallow, the limited choice of schools with COP of AL19 in express stream vs schools with COP of AL21-23 for G2/NA and better reputation. Esp in FSBB, one can take G3 subjects with better AL. So made them wonder if the years of tuition in the weakest chinese subject is worth the sweat and tears.

Yea it makes me wonder too, to get into a lower COP express school, score lower which means higher AL to fit into the same school of NA stream.

[zac's mum]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2118812\" time=\"1694309545\" user_id=\"175278:

Prior FSBB , a student with PSLE score good enough for Express can opt to downgrade to NA stream (assuming barely make it to Express , opt for NA stream instead). Same reasoning, In the current FSBB, a student with AL18, should be allowed to downgrade to “PG3/PG2” (21-22 range) posting group too isn’t it?

Prior to FSBB also cannot downgrade stream. See this pic. Old system only if fall within 188-199 then you get a choice of stream (Express or NA):

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Under new system, similarly (nothing has changed), only if fall within AL21-22 then you get a choice of stream (G3 or G2).

AL18 is clearly G3 stream, and it will state PG3 on the PSLE results slip. No choice given.

After go into FSBB school, then certain subjects can be downgraded to G2 level if very weak.

[zac's mum]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118814\" time=\"1694309931\" user_id=\"153522:

Thank you.
:scared: Wow in this case it really limits the choices of secondary schools.. for AL18 example, out of 3 nearby schools only 1 has Express COP 13-19. And AL18 doesn't fall in the range of Normal for other 2 schools either. =(

That means we will know the child AL score results then select the 6 choices of schools based on their COP?

Hi momoj, i have sent u a PM.

[bbbay]

Under old system my niece qualified for NA but she opted for NT. That was why I formed the impression students have the choice to downgrade stream. Her score must have placed her in the “NA or NT” category. Thks all.

[sembgal]

lazygal21\" post_id=\"2118091\" time=\"1693620903\" user_id=\"115005:

hi,my twins didn't have maths tuition throughout pri school but both got AL1 for psle. I would say do not be just dependent on the questions the school set. I gave my kids throughout the year many many top schools exam papers to do to give them exposure to a variety of questions so that whatever the psle qns they throw out, at least my kids will at least have done something similar before and will not panic. But with 1 mth left before psle, not sure if it is too late to do that now.

It would be good to practise past 8 years actual PSLE papers and to compare the marks achieved by your child in his school prelim exam, against the marks he got from other school prelim exams papers and actual PSLE standard exam papers. You will know the difference once you have compared these 3 examples.

[Smartiepants55]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118788\" time=\"1694275781\" user_id=\"153522:

Hi,
Does anyone know how the COP works if the AL score doesn't fall in the express nor normal range?

For example school A:
Express 4-15
Normal 21 to 24
Child's AL score 18

Does that mean that the child cannot get into school A even for Normal?

Thank you.

If the child qualifies for Express stream eg: AL 20 and below, there is NO OPTION to choose NA Stream. This is a factual info that many misunderstands. DO NOT Listen to hear say. There is no option for NA Stream if the child qualifies for EXp. AL System, Only AL 21/22, there is an Exp/ NA Option. Aka: G3/ G2 Option.

[00skyblue00]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118817\" time=\"1694312976\" user_id=\"153522:

Yea it makes me wonder too, to get into a lower COP express school, score lower which means higher AL to fit into the same school of NA stream.

As parents, I believe we have to teach our children the right values. What would our children learn if we were to tell them to score lower in exam, not put in your best performance or no need to work so hard? In long run, children would develop wrong mentality and habits when engaging in any task. Then it would be harder for us parents to tell them otherwise by then.

My personal take would be, to still work towards PSLE with the objective of getting ready for sec school demands in any school. The child would still have to take another national/promo exam in a few years time. More importantly with a few weeks left is to spend time with him while he do practices, making good memories for him to keep with parents being supportive and cherish him no matter what happens. These memories will go a long way in future when he prepares for another exam and by then, he is likely to be on his own, bearing all the struggles inside him. Hopefully he will remember the happy times he spent with parents for PSLE and give him strength he needed to persevere through.

Also, knowing that there is no need to go after every half or one marks if the child has done his best, his time could better be spent going cycling in the park after some work is done, building stamina and strength. More important is the process. Once child start sec sch in Jan, PSLE will be almost forgotten (if we allows).

It is exciting for the kids to move on to sec school actually. So much to look forward to. Choosing their CCA, leadership role in class and later in school. Waking up on their own and making their way to school on their own. Becoming independent, is what is amazing, seeing them change. We hope we can make it a wonderful experience instead of making it a nightmare.

[libran269]

I hear English LC was tricky today. Any views?

[zac's mum]

libran269\" post_id=\"2119086\" time=\"1694753920\" user_id=\"46563:

I hear English LC was tricky today. Any views?

There will always be tricky questions. I suggest dun dwell too long on what could have been. Faster move on to the remaining subjects. All the best to a productive weekend!

[jasst]

Both chinese n english lc are harder than previous years…according to my kid… gosh…