The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a huge milestone in your child’s academic journey.
At this juncture, it is important for both you and your child to have a solid plan. Making sure that your child has everything he or she needs in the lead-up to PSLE will allow him or her to focus on productive learning and effective revision.
We spoke with Mrs Joyce Simpson, Academic Director for TLL Rochester, who shared important tips on what parents can do to help effectively prepare their children for the national exam.
Having a study plan helps your child to prioritise tasks and allows him or her to see where their effort is going. For each subject, make a list of the topics covered in the exam. Subjects such as Math and Science can be further broken down into their individual components such as the mastering the use of algebra. When revising for specific language components like English Composition, your child should be writing down excellent characterisation, five senses description and show-not-tell phrases to use in their next composition.
While going through his or her study plan, your child should feel confident about the standard method of answering questions from various topics. If he or she feels unsure, encourage your child to consider what needs to be done in order to feel more confident about his or her knowledge of that topic.
During the PSLE preparation, doing practice papers will help familiarise your child with the examination format and ensure that he or she is able to use his or her time effectively within a limited time period. Practice papers can also help your child identify areas which need more attention during revision.
Do try and simulate exam conditions when your child is attempting these practice papers.
Studies have shown higher information retention rates in those who regularly self-test compared to those who do not.
As a parent, you can act as an invigilator and make sure that your child does not have any distractions while completing each practice paper. Don't forget to ask your child to take note of the questions that he or she has trouble with so that both of you can consult his or her teacher!
During each term break, such as the upcoming March holidays, your child should look through past-year exam papers to familiarise himself or herself with the common questions that are tested. The school holidays are the best time for your child to get as much revision done as possible. Your child can also compile various concept maps, study guides and revision notes during this time.
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If you have any questions about our range of programmes or class schedules, you may contact us at 6733 8711 or drop us an email at enquiry@thelearninglab.com.sg.
Establishing the relationship between studying hard and getting good grades is a key component of intrinsically motivating student learning. In a nurturing and encouraging manner, ask your child what his or her aspirations are so your child has clear focus when working towards achieving those goals.
It is helpful to spend some time visualising a positive exam experience with your child. This can also include reflecting on excellent performance during mock paper practices. What helped your child to do well and how can he or she apply the same skills during the actual exams? Perhaps he or she practised good time management and had ample time to check his or her work thoroughly.
By encouraging your child to think about a previous good performance, you can boost his or her confidence, dispel the fear of failure and reduce exam anxiety.
During each term break, such as the upcoming March holidays, your child should look through past-year exam papers to familiarise himself or herself with the common questions that are tested. The school holidays are the best time for your child to get as much revision done as possible. Your child can also compile various concept maps, study guides and revision notes during this time.
At The Learning Lab, we believe that achieving PSLE excellence begins with having a systematic plan that:
takes your child’s learning needs into consideration
helps him or her to build up a steady momentum in order to peak at the PSLE
This is how TLL will help your Primary 6 child.
The anchor of our Primary 6 student experience is a strong and solid curriculum. Whether it's consolidating knowledge or learning how to apply exam-centric skills, our Primary 6 programmes place a strong emphasis on helping your child develop key knowledge, skills and dispositions so he or she may be better prepared for the major national exam.
As part of our enhanced PSLE preparation plan, core programmes include PSLE Preparation Programme sessions to boost your child’s PSLE revision. Lessons during these booster classes will include helping your child to affirm positive mindsets to handle exam pressure effectively as well as to develop well-paced study and revision plans.
TLL.360, our online learning and revision platform, complements classroom teaching by providing your child with opportunities to learn in more flexible and personalised ways.
Learn more on how we can help here.
Getting enough sleep is important for your child. Sleep is deeply connected to our learning process. Without enough sleep, students have a harder time retaining and recalling the information they have learnt.
In addition, make sure that your child is getting adequate sleep to keep his or her immune system healthy — burning the midnight oil may only exacerbate the stress your child may feel.
What are your child’s aspirations? What is his or her desired choice of secondary school, dream university or job? Setting targets with your child will subtly reinforce the importance of studying hard in order to help him or her achieve these goals.
Registration for our Primary 6 programmes is ongoing. We’d love for your child to join us for a fulfilling and enriching learning journey.
The Learning Lab is now at 8 locations. Find a location that suits your needs.
If you have any questions about our range of programmes or class schedules, you may fill in the form below or contact us at 67338711 or enquiry@thelearninglab.com.sg.
Who was the best teacher you ever had? Which mentor immediately stands out as the one who has been most influential and inspirational in your life? This could have been a teacher from primary school, secondary school or junior college. It could be a tutor or even your dance instructor. Whoever it was, your teacher was someone who was an absolute master at helping you learn far more than you ever imagined possible.
Bring to mind a clear image of this remarkable teacher. Hear your teacher’s voice, concentrating on not only its unique cadence and tone but also something they have said that has stuck with you throughout all these years. Feel the inspiration that still lives within you as a result of your relationship with this teacher. Think about the personal qualities this person exuded that commanded your respect and reverence.
As you recall memories of this individual who was such a powerful role model in your life, it is likely that you can identify and list certain personal characteristics that were most memorable. As you review this list of qualities, it may surprise you to realise that very few of these notable attributes have to do with the content of what this teacher taught.
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As some of the most influential role models for developing students, teachers are responsible for more than just academic enrichment. If you want to be a great educator, you must connect with your pupils and reach them on multiple levels, because the best teachers are committed to their students’ well-being both inside and outside the classroom. By forging strong relationships, educators are able to affect virtually every aspect of their students’ lives, teaching them the important life lessons that will help them succeed beyond term papers and standardized tests.
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