English

3 week countdown

Organize your English Journal into the following sections:

• Helping phrases for creative writing. These phrases should be separated according to different emotions, scenarios and techniques
• Phrasal verbs and common collocations for cloze passages
• Grammar rules to ace the Grammar MCQ and S&T sections
• Common personal pitfalls with reminders on how to tackle each one
• Read through your old compositions and SRs from the past 2 to 3 years

2 week countdown

Attempt practice and past PSLE papers, with the following tips in mind:

• Time management
  • Look over the entire paper at the start so that you will be mentally prepared and will be able to manage your time properly
  • You should only spend 2 to 3 minutes on each question. If you are stuck on a particular question, move on to the next one first
  • Always answer the easiest questions first
  • Mark questions that you are stuck on with an asterisk. Once you have completed all the other questions, you can attempt these questions again.
  • Always allocate time for checking, and to work on any questions that you may have missed
• Clue sourcing
  • Always remember to source for and indicate your clues clearly, writing down the question number for each clue

1 week countdown

• Review your English Journal, and update it with new insights gained while attempting practice and past PSLE papers
• Note common mistakes that you always make

1 day before the PSLE

• Spend your time on consolidation and revision of important concepts
• No more cramming!
• Get a good night’s sleep to keep a clear mind for the exam day
• Pack your bag – make sure you have your stationery and necessary identification documents in order