2015 PSLE Discussion and Strategies
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At times I wonder whether this supplementary classes are really necessary.
From what I see and heard the child who does frequently well in their exams (band 1 or 2) still have to go for supp classes together with the students who does not do well in their exams. Isn’t it could be better if the teachers can put their resources to teach the weaker ones, with smaller class size ( attention by the teachers) could be better, then focusing with a class of 40 students.
Also the students who have external tuition should be exempted from supp classes, to make way for students who could not afford external help, in this way the weaker ones could catch up with the brighter ones.
It’s just my thoughts, what do you think? -
mine dd surprise me with her first maths mini test results she did exceptionally well 24/30 all the hard work i put in during the holidays is working honestly surprise there are already mini test. -
My DS has a play schedule - 5pm to 630pm he goes down to play with his friends. But my agreement with him is he has to finish his school homework and my work before he gets to go down. And when he drags his feet, I just remind him that it just cuts into his play time. Works most times so far.
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Reporting in here too...
DD did not have a lot of homework from P1 - 4. Then suddenly she has lots of homework everyday now. She's learning to work fast to finish her school work
but still drags her feet on mommy work :stompfeet:
School is starting supp classes soon too - kinda 'compulsory' as they do not ask for parent's consent for child to join, and just state that parents need to write in if child not attending. I'm thinking of not sending DD for one of the days as she is already not listening to teacher during normal class time. But teacher already stated she will only teach compo during the supp class so in a dilemma :? -
jen:
If you can afford time, send to the supp classes. She may teach situational writing as well. This part is new to our kids.Reporting in here too...
DD did not have a lot of homework from P1 - 4. Then suddenly she has lots of homework everyday now. She's learning to work fast to finish her school work but still drags her feet on mommy work :stompfeet:
School is starting supp classes soon too - kinda 'compulsory' as they do not ask for parent's consent for child to join, and just state that parents need to write in if child not attending. I'm thinking of not sending DD for one of the days as she is already not listening to teacher during normal class time. But teacher already stated she will only teach compo during the supp class so in a dilemma :? -
33mama:
My DD is also like yours, loves to sleep and sleeps very long, 12 hrs per day during the holiday. Notice she has been spending longer time to do her homework since school starts, so automatically her nap time is gone. Together with the high demands from school CCA activities, supplementary classes, SYF and other competitions training. Don't think we can squeeze any of her time for any tuitions.mistyy:
Hello everybody, happy to find this thread. I have a goatie too! She loves to sleep, she loves to be cuddled. I wonder if yours too? Aside. I am aware that there is a change in English syllabus for this cohort, but not sure of the details. I'm thinking of buying P4 2013 Top Schools English exam papers instead of P5 2013 Top Schools English exam papers for her to practise this year cos P5 2013 will still be the old syllabus, right? Do you think this is a bright idea?
I thought was only my goatie.... my goatie loves to sleep too!!!! Since newborn.... he can sleep and sleep and wake up every only 5-6 hours for milk feed. Until now.... sometimes he comes back from school, he wants afternoon nap... :skeptical:
i wouldn't think of buying P4 exam papers though. I will buy P5. As far as I understand from the tutors... seems not a big change. -
reporting in. DD1 is a horsie/goatie (born before CNY
). She does not have much hw but she loves procrastinating...simple piece of work can take hours :mad: she can write a line, open the fridge to look for food, eat, continue, then daydream before i start screaming at her... :stompfeet:
sigh.. apart from that, still need to deal with her mood swings due to onset of puberty. :slapshead:
she knows she can be capable of better results and that P5 is a crucial year if she wants to DSA into her dreamschool but all is talk only so far...
really have my hands full dealing with her. -
mum03:
Hi Mum03, my DD has already started to stay back 4 times a week, 2 for supplementary, 2 for SYF and listed for competitions.......Went for PTM yesterday, looks like it's going to be a hectic year ahead. Talk about the new English Syllabus. Told myself to take it one day at a time. Remedial classes for MT as already started! thank god DD don't have to attend. However from term 2 supplementary classes will begin twice a week. She already as CCA twice a week. So in future she as to stay back 4 times a week.
Then in June there is Taiwan trip for a week, organized by the MT class.
Isn't it a bit too much for a 11 yrs old. I am thinking of not allowing her to attend one of the supp classes. Is it possible if I write to the teacher stating that I am not in favor????
Had spoken to the P about efficacy of supplementary class and was told subject will be taught more in depth in the supplementary class, So I will let DD to attend the supplementary for this term and review if it is efficient and effective. Otherwise, will write in to withdraw her out from the supplementary. -
mum03:
Hi Mum03, my DD has already started to stay back 4 times a week, 2 for supplementary, 2 for SYF and listed for competitions.......Went for PTM yesterday, looks like it's going to be a hectic year ahead. Talk about the new English Syllabus. Told myself to take it one day at a time. Remedial classes for MT as already started! thank god DD don't have to attend. However from term 2 supplementary classes will begin twice a week. She already as CCA twice a week. So in future she as to stay back 4 times a week.
Then in June there is Taiwan trip for a week, organized by the MT class.
Isn't it a bit too much for a 11 yrs old. I am thinking of not allowing her to attend one of the supp classes. Is it possible if I write to the teacher stating that I am not in favor????
Had spoken to the P about efficacy of supplementary class and was told subject will be taught more in depth in the supplementary class, So I will let DD to attend the supplementary for this term and review if it is efficient and effective. Otherwise, will write in to withdraw her out from the supplementary. -
Reporting for my dreamy sheepie
She is still in wonderland, although the load this year seems to have increased quite substantially....
Staying back 3x a week, also starting on 'supplementary\" lesson, although frankly I don't know how much value-add a 1-hour lesson for the whole class can be.
But it is deeemd as compuplsory, so no choice but to let her attend.
Hopefully can seek guidance, as well as pointers from experienced mummies here
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