Secondary 1 pupils should learn to verify websites, videos and AI-generated answers. Check authors, dates, evidence and whether reliable independent sources agree.
For the 2027 intake, follow the school’s digital learning and citation rules. Search results and chatbot responses may contain confident errors, so verify important facts in original sources.
- Identify the author.
- Check the date.
- Find original evidence.
- Compare reliable sources.
- Cite responsibly.
- Protect personal information.
Identify the claim
Begin identify the claim by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Who published it
Begin who published it by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Check the date
Begin check the date by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Find original evidence
Begin find original evidence by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Compare sources
Begin compare sources by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Use AI responsibly
Begin use ai responsibly by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Citations and copyright
Begin citations and copyright by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Privacy and safety
Begin privacy and safety by identifying the actual task, the relevant school instructions and what the pupil already understands. Use a concrete example rather than guessing from the overall PSLE Score. Ask the child to explain the purpose of the activity and what remains uncertain.
Practise one manageable step, then check understanding through a new example or question. If the pupil struggles, distinguish unclear instructions from missing concepts or practical difficulties. Seek teacher guidance when needed and keep the plan realistic alongside school, friendships and rest.
Parent checklist
- Confirm the school’s current requirements.
- Ask the child what is clear and unclear.
- Practise one specific skill.
- Review with a fresh example.
- Seek help when appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PSLE Score determine this skill? No. Actual learning needs and school arrangements matter.