2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Blur Dad]

firefly38:

atutor2001:

[quote=\"ppnqq\"]
Can't agree more! No offence but in this case, it is the parents' expectations that make the children stress!

When they are saying these, wonder if they have imagined what if they are in the shoes of those who are just average or even below and it is not due to laziness for not studying hard enough but that these children may be late bloomers or slower than others and had worked and studied very hard!

I said this because I know of some parents who simply ignored the hard work their children put in and focus only on the results. They were reprimanded or even punished when they could not get the results their parents expected. One of them was even forced to still attend school and tuition although she was having a high fever!

ya parents cannot simply demand for good results. We need to earn that right to scold our kids. If we can't solve the problem sum ourselves how can we expect our kids to solve them. If we don't understand grammar, how can we expect those little ones to write good comp....No lah, not true. If we don't know, I think the best way is to study with them. We can then understand their problem and the level of difficulty. We can then empathise and encourage. Those times were so painful and fearful and I am so glad that it is over.

By the way, I can understand why firefly38 is worried with 93 marks. To get to the top school, the kid needs a 270 to be comfortable. If a kid is not that strong in the 2 languages, he/she need to strive for perfect score for math and science (very difficult) to cover the shortfall.

hey author 2001, wrong number leh :slapshead: ! i am NOT the one who is worried with 93 marks hor (please read very carefully all previous posts)! :rant:

in fact, i feel sad when i read about 2 parents complaining about their children doing \"badly' in their math exam as they got only 91.5 and 93 marks. i feel that parents are getting very greedy & hard to please, hence causing our poor children to be sooo stressed nowadays! :sad:

as ppnqq mentioned in her post, we need to be sensitive towards other parents' feelings whenever we post our thoughts here. imagine how will parents with 'average' kids feel, when they read such posts.

btw, i will be the last parent to worry about the '93 marks' thingy, as DS has already secured COs from RI & HCI ! as i have always told DS, as long as he has tried his best (which he always does), i will be very proud of him, regardless of what marks he gets.. :hugs: :snuggles:[/quote]
Haha, good one. COs from Ri and HCI, as long as PSLE result able to get into Express Stream then it is ok.

My DS told me that some of his friends who have COs from RI, HCI, NUSH did during PSLE.

1) One fall asleep during listending compo.
2) One has so much time left during math paper2 after checking that he does not know what to do and counted that the \"Non Chinese\" name mentioned in the math papaer are only twice and \"Chinese\" names have listed 8 times.
3) Another of his classmate counted that he wrote 689 words for this Eng Compo.

So they are very relax manz.... :imcool: :imcool: :imcool:

[Blur Dad]

firefly38:

smartiemommy:

[quote=\"irelaxonli\"]aiyo. your children all so smart math paper almost get full marks. But my DD onli (Confirmed) get 93 for maths quite sure t score will suffer...


aiyo.. so stressed

sigh.. mine even worse.. for prelim get only 91.5... now already lost about 5 marks in PSLE already.. A* flying away!!!!

wow.. 91.5 or 93 marks is considered not good enough.. parents are getting very greedy & hard to pleased.. no wonder our children are feeling so stressed nowadays! :sad: :sad:

you are right firefly38....why is 91 or 93 something to fret about???
i really dont get it......*scratch-head*
Speechless?!
:whut:[/quote]Hmmm, might not have any different for someone but might be a big different for others.

My DS scored 77.x% for SA1 during mid year exams. His classmate score 80.x%. His clasmate got CO from RI DSA and my son was rejected.Another classmate scored 77.9% and got a Waiting List.

So do you think that the 2% or 3% makes a different? I am not sure...

[stickyz]

Is it a must to write our PSLE index number in pen? I wrote in pencil for my English paper :(((

[ngbrdad]

Lots of kids especially boys will not feel stress about exams and results. not at P6 age.

We should just let them be themselves and just push them when necessary.
No point adding extra stress on them as it’s not going to help.

[jtoh]

Blur Dad:

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Haha, good one. COs from Ri and HCI, as long as PSLE result able to get into Express Stream then it is ok.

My DS told me that some of his friends who have COs from RI, HCI, NUSH did during PSLE.

1) One fall asleep during listending compo.
2) One has so much time left during math paper2 after checking that he does not know what to do and counted that the \"Non Chinese\" name mentioned in the math papaer are only twice and \"Chinese\" names have listed 8 times.
3) Another of his classmate counted that he wrote 689 words for this Eng Compo.

So they are very relax manz.... :imcool: :imcool: :imcool:

They must be rather bright to be able to complete the papers so far ahead of time that they have time to do other things.

[ck123]

phankao:

firefly38:

My DS2 even more classic case.. got 60+ marks for English and 70+ marks for Math, Science & Chinese in the recent SA1 exam :faint: ! I will be jumping with joy, if he can get above 80 marks in the upcoming SA2 exam ! If he gets above 90 marks, I will be crying.. tears of joy lah!

I've gone through this for 6 years already. Went from 70-80+ from p1-p4 to 50-70+ from p5/p6. ;(

You are not alone. Me too :drool: ... Results aside now DH and I always believe DS will be successful in the future we just have to give them time to bloom. :celebrate:

[Evalim]

Hi! Can I check anyone knows for prelium : English 52, Chinese 50, Maths35(D) and Science 52, any idea what T score will be for PSLE? My child come from a SAP school… he is also stress… hopeful he can do welll!

[Ms tay]

Snow Crystal:

Ms tay:

:goodpost: sound like an experience Chinese teacher
Thk u for sharing.

Haha, thanks but no bingo :evil: I am not a Chinese teacher but just a hands on mummy who is aware of current syllabus. Benefited from KSP for one PSLE and now wants to return something to KSP new PSLE parents/kids :grphug: Btw Ms Tay, my first post in KSP was for you. Hope your DS gets into RI/HCI! :rahrah:

Dear snow crystal ,
:thankyou: very very much for yr best wish :hugs:

[hashroop]

My DS2 is having a brain freeze. Suddenly asking me Pr 3 science question like anteater is a mammal is it? He says not sure so thats why he’s asking. More like wants assurance .

[Ms tay]

The level head is not helping by telling him this type of expectation :slapshead: Which explains why many top scorers in prelims may not turn out as top scorers in PSLE. Too much expectations of themselves :frustrated: If you are the parent of a top scorer, don't be disappointed if your child is not performing well thus far in PSLE. And instead should encourage him/her. If his/her score can make it for dream school, that will do. If don't get in, move on and work harder in secondary school. You don't want a kid who turns out mentally ill or habour suicidal thoughts :xedfingers: Is it worth it? NO.[/quote]


Well said snow crystal ! I Totally agree what u hv said :hi5:
My ds told me that besides RI there is no other school he wishes to go to , I really Worry about him as his expectation is too high . If he really works
very hard but finally still can't achieve his goal ,will he still work hard or
give up ? I alway tell him that must prepare for the worst ,even if he can't get into any ip sch , move on and work harder in sec sch. Now He is a top scorer in Neighborhood sch but he might be the bottom in the top sch .
Now he seem like he understands what I have told him but if one day that really happens can he take it easy ? I hope my worry is unnecessary :nailbite: :sad: