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PSLE

The ABCs of acing the PSLE English composition 

Delia Siow, head of primary English curriculum at an English tuition centre, is a believer in model compositions and encourages students to build a bank of master plots.
Delia Siow, head of primary English curriculum at an English tuition centre, is a believer in model compositions and encourages students to build a bank of master plots.

Minor Issues

How I supported my children through major exams, World Cup or not

Support for one’s child during exam season looks different at different ages.
Support for one’s child during exam season looks different at different ages.

Ask Sandra

Is it too late to help my child do well in the PSLE?

Parents can get valuable advice on revision and exam strategies at the forums organised by ST’s PSLE Companion team.
Parents can get valuable advice on revision and exam strategies at the forums organised by ST’s PSLE Companion team.

Build exam stamina and focus with past-year papers

Learning and applying different exam strategies can be honed only by doing a full paper.
Learning and applying different exam strategies can be honed only by doing a full paper.

Of expectations, being absent, and feeling stressed - parents get help to help their PSLE kids

Ms June Yong, a counselling associate and family life specialist from Focus on the Family, speaking at The Straits Times’ PSLE Stress Management Workshop on Jan 17.
Ms June Yong, a counselling associate and family life specialist from Focus on the Family, speaking at The Straits Times’ PSLE Stress Management Workshop on Jan 17.

Preparing for the PSLE is a lot more than just hitting the books

A chance to get full marks in PSLE listening comprehension, so pay attention to this section

When listening, focus your attention on what is being said, paying attention to the speaker’s tone and emphasis.
When listening, focus your attention on what is being said, paying attention to the speaker’s tone and emphasis.

Do informal debates help prepare students for the PSLE oral exam?

PSLE, DSA scheme, among topics raised at MOE engagement session

There were some questions raised by participants at the Education Ministry’s first public engagement session on June 27.
There were some questions raised by participants at the Education Ministry’s first public engagement session on June 27.

PSLE forum on July 11 empowers parents to guide their children in English and science

Moses Soh, deputy chief executive and head of academic innovation at Mind Stretcher education centre, will be one of the speakers at the PSLE forum on July 11.
Moses Soh, deputy chief executive and head of academic innovation at Mind Stretcher education centre, will be one of the speakers at the PSLE forum on July 11.

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