Hi parents,


Would like to read some of your opinions about the different types of tuition environments.

My children have been to private tuition centres (in malls), home-based small groups and home-based one-on-one. Yet to try ones situated in RCs. Any big differences (especially on the curriculum) or it’s solely based on the teacher’s teaching capability and passion? - luck (as the fees are also lower than the rest mentioned).

zac's mum:

pixiemae:

My child in primary is very weak as compared to my older on in secondary (express class, excels well and I don't have to \"bother\" much). Younger child's results since P1 (now P3) have always been lower than 50% passing mark. Academically, he is weak, or perhaps a consolation word to me is disinterest. However when it comes to outdoor and hands on activities (he's into cycling passionately), he's very good at it. My husband and I aren't the types who pressure our kids to study, but of course there is a certain level of acceptance, and how to see on far our children can do.


Are there any free online practices for recommendations? On the various subjects in schools? I know IXL is one but chargeable by per month. I just wana let him practice occasionally though. Would gladly appreciate on any suggestions.

Hi...is it possible that your younger child is a kinesthetic learner? http://smartification.net/how-to-identify-a-kinesthetics-learner/

My boy is one such learner. He learns much better in short bursts of task-oriented activities. Maths is more easily grasped by using blocks or Lego that he can touch and handle. And science, of course, is absorbed best by field trips for experiential learning. His favourite place is the Science Centre (yes, the original one not the new exhibits), do try if you haven't brought him there. Every single exhibit is tactile and built for mechanical exploration. The worst torture is for kinesthetics to sit down for long periods of time for revision. Their brain will just switch off after a while. It doesn't mean they're not smart. Just that their capabilities and brain come alive with movement and touch.

Interesting! I've read the characteristics and he fits 98% of it. (Long) Sit down sessions are very boring for him and yes, he could learn better with moving engagement and activities. I guess I have to try a different approach... it's tougher to educate when it comes to your own kid (the patience and expectations). Actually, I'm also a special needs teacher. I have a lot of patience and know what interventions to take when teaching those children. However it's just not the same when you are dealing with your own. Sigh..

My child in primary is very weak as compared to my older on in secondary (express class, excels well and I don’t have to "bother" much). Younger child’s results since P1 (now P3) have always been lower than 50% passing mark. Academically, he is weak, or perhaps a consolation word to me is disinterest. However when it comes to outdoor and hands on activities (he’s into cycling passionately), he’s very good at it. My husband and I aren’t the types who pressure our kids to study, but of course there is a certain level of acceptance, and how to see on far our children can do.


Are there any free online practices for recommendations? On the various subjects in schools? I know IXL is one but chargeable by per month. I just wana let him practice occasionally though. Would gladly appreciate on any suggestions.

Hihi! SK parent here! Not kiasu in person but just like to read up info and opinions in the forum that can be references for me. 2 kids, one is primary and the other in secondary.