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Effective Preparation Strategies for PSLE Examination

Learn key concepts of assessment, computation of marks, and examination format for PSLE. Enhance reading, writing, comprehension, and oral skills with helpful tips and practice methods. Support your child in achieving success in the exam.

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Effective Preparation Strategies for PSLE Examination

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  1. P6 GEP 2009

  2. Mode of Assessment

  3. Computation of marks – Common Test (GEP)

  4. PSLE EXAMINATION FORMAT

  5. CONCEPT UNITS 1.Biographies & autobiographies purpose, elements, great vs mediocre pieces 2.Literature text: Friedrich by Hans Peter Richter themes, main characters plot, historical background, purpose 3. Short stories elements, reading & writing

  6. PAPER 1 • Part 1: Situational Writing • brainstorm and cover the format of as many text types as possible • recipes, e-mail, journal entries, reports, letters of complaint, friendly letters, notices etc

  7. Part 2: Continuous Writing • practice helps • plan story…Conflict, Intro, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution/Conclusion • choose question wisely (between picture and given scenario) • stay focused; elaborate on (compulsory) points • know how things are done – making a police report, what to do in a traffic accident etc…) • If possible – encourage child to write for you • Suggest topics for narratives, descriptive pieces • - a typical recess - interesting observations on way to school etc • Give constructive comments, praise; show interest

  8. PAPER 2 • Booklet A (MCQ) • Graphic Stimulus Compre • Grammar & Vocab items • Compre MCQ • Booklet B (open-ended) • Cloze (A-Q) • Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar • Cloze (open-ended) • Synthesis & Transformation • Compre (open-ended) (Ref - PSLE Booklet, past-year practice papers)

  9. CLOZE • tests comprehension & vocabulary • only 1 word per blank • read at least thrice • highlight anaphoric (before blank) and • cataphoric (after blank) clues • check grammatical structure & form (tense, verb, adjective, noun, preposition etc…) • always check suitability of chosen word – select the MOST appropriate word

  10. COMPREHENSION • annotate (questions about text, author & self) • read passage carefully at least thrice • highlight key words in text & questions • answer in complete & concise sentences • take note of common errors • reading regularly (different text types) helps

  11. LISTENING COMPREHENSION • listen to the news / radio (keep up with current affairs) • watch documentaries - animals, travel, cultures, • food etc… (increase general knowledge) • ask children questions to inculcate habit of • listening more carefully & check on their understanding

  12. Reading Aloud • practice at home required (e.g. record reading) • read aloud daily or on alternate days (5 to 10 min each) • enunciation & expressiveness • PSLE booklet, excerpts from storybooks (dialogue) ... • Picture Discussion (resource-PSLE Booklet) • describe & infer systematically • give opinion wherever possible • elaborate wherever necessary (fluency & clarity) • practise whenever opportunity arises • Conversation • find as many topics for discussions (eg. hobbies, everyday experiences etc.) as possible • fluency & clarity • practise whenever opportunity arises ORAL

  13. PREPARATION for DSA • Oral presentation components in Terms 1 & 2 • Supplementary lessons during June hols – interview skills • Pupils have to think through & prepare to talk about themselves, their interests, why they have chosen the school etc…

  14. How do we help

  15. Do try to… • check regularly/occasionally on your child’s HW, progress & work/study habits • incorporate practices suggested, such as reading aloud at home • deal with anxieties • show interest; chat with your child regularly

  16. Statement & Philosophy • lang as both a means & an end • provide pupils with tools for communicating with & understanding the world • develop affective, creative & thinking faculties Thank you...

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