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PSLE Companion

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With 10 weeks left to the PSLE English oral, use revision strategies that will make a difference

Instead of cramming, experts advise using revision strategies and tools suited to your child's needs.
Instead of cramming, experts advise using revision strategies and tools suited to your child's needs.

PSLE: Use the mid-year exam post-mortem to build confidence

Work together with your Primary 6 child on what he needs after the mid-year exam.
Work together with your Primary 6 child on what he needs after the mid-year exam.

Build small habits for PSLE mother tongue fluency

Tuition teacher Ling Boon Xiu from MandarinStars Learning Centre advises pupils to first scan the passage to understand its main idea and overall theme.
Tuition teacher Ling Boon Xiu from MandarinStars Learning Centre advises pupils to first scan the passage to understand its main idea and overall theme.

PSLE Companion subscribers can try out cher.ai for free 

A screenshot of cher.ai oral reading page. The AI platform comprises a bank of 60 conversation topics with varying levels of difficulty.
A screenshot of cher.ai oral reading page. The AI platform comprises a bank of 60 conversation topics with varying levels of difficulty.

How AI tools can help level up your child’s PSLE English oral performance

Mr Moses Soh is deputy CEO and head of academic innovation at Mind Stretcher.
Mr Moses Soh is deputy CEO and head of academic innovation at Mind Stretcher.

No magic ratio between study and play

Having fun with your children is important, regardless of whether it is examination season.
Having fun with your children is important, regardless of whether it is examination season.

May is a good time to identify areas of weakness and analyse errors

Some children may find it hard to begin revising or may not know the most effective way to learn.
Some children may find it hard to begin revising or may not know the most effective way to learn.

Parents, before talking to your kids’ teachers, talk to your kids first

Mums and dads should make the most of parent-teacher meetings to better support their child's learning.
Mums and dads should make the most of parent-teacher meetings to better support their child's learning.

Taking your PSLE? Here’s some advice

Five primary school principals share their advice for their students preparing for their PSLE.
Five primary school principals share their advice for their students preparing for their PSLE.

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Better energy and focus: Simple TCM tips for parents supporting children through PSLE season

Asian mum helping her daughter to navigate PSLE with greater balance and resilience.
Asian mum helping her daughter to navigate PSLE with greater balance and resilience.

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