Mindstretcher - Discussion

[JJ2]

Just to share some thoughts on Mindstretcher Science.


I signed my girl (P3) for MS Science after her weak SA1 results (55%). She has attended 7 lessons so far. I am very surprised and also very concerned with the fast-paced curriculum at MS. They cover 1 topic in 2 lessons. So in these 7 lessons, she has covered Materials (Revision), Plant system, Animal system and the latest one is on Cycles.

I’m contemplating if I should let her continue with MS Science. To cover a topic in only 2 lessons, I don’t think there is any in-depth teaching, consolidation and checking of individual student’s understanding of the topic. It is more like "touch and go" lessons.

Not to mentioned the depressing failing marks she gets for her topical tests.

Anyone sharing similar thoughts as me?

Perhaps I should start looking out for other Science tuition and enrichment classes.

Sigh…

[SuperDadandMum]

Actually, it all depends on what you are looking for. For Science, I find Mind Stretcher notes useful for revision. In fact, I pass my daughter’s Science notes to my nephew and they find it very useful for revision and as guides and extra materials for teaching at home.


Recently they even have Hands-On Experiments for Mathematics, similar to what is being done in schools. My boy came back to say he enjoys the lessons and learn something different from the teachers today.

[JJ2]

Hi SuperDadandMum,

SuperDadandMum:

Actually, it all depends on what you are looking for. For Science, I find Mind Stretcher notes useful for revision. In fact, I pass my daughter's Science notes to my nephew and they find it very useful for revision and as guides and extra materials for teaching at home.

Recently they even have Hands-On Experiments for Mathematics, similar to what is being done in schools. My boy came back to say he enjoys the lessons and learn something different from the teachers today.

Thanks for your feedback.

Actually I feel that the notes are only useful when the teacher knows how to use them by going through and breaking down the concepts and explaining in a way that children understand. I didn't send my girl for 2 hours tuition a week just to collect their notes to study at home. I could have gone through using notes from assessment books, which are equally useful. Not to mention some of the questions in the MS practice papers are from assessment books too.

How well the children understands the lessons can be seen from the way they answer the practice papers. Simple logic, if a child is failing the papers, it means that he or she didn't learn well from the lesson. The teacher would have to revisit the topics and clarify any questions which the children might have instead of just moving on to the next topic.

When I ask the teacher how my girl is coping, she only replies \"ok..ok..\". Ermm.. if she's coping ok, she wouldn't be scoring 10/40 for one of the practice papers. Sigh. Quite disappointed with the teacher for her lack of concern for the children. Sigh.

Maybe just have to find the right centre or teacher. Anyone has good centre or teacher to recommend for primary Science in the West area?

Thanks!!

[TWU]

Hi JJ2,


You may consider True Learning Centre at 200 Jurong East Ave 1, #03-09/10 yo:HA@Jurong.

You may visit its website: http://www.truelearning.com.sg for more details.

[JJ2]

Hi TWU,

TWU:

Hi JJ2,

You may consider True Learning Centre at 200 Jurong East Ave 1, #03-09/10 yo:HA@Jurong.

You may visit its website: http://www.truelearning.com.sg for more details.

I called them before. They don't have P3 classes at their Jurong branch. Only have P4 and onwards.

[grapevine]

Does anyone have any information about the mindstreacher near coronation plaza in Bukit Timah. I’m looking for my son for P1 next year. I am also considering private tuition. Not sure which to go for. So far for preschool, I have been teaching him myself ( as well as sending him to kindergarten).

[nicnac]

grapevine:

Does anyone have any information about the mindstreacher near coronation plaza in Bukit Timah. I'm looking for my son for P1 next year. I am also considering private tuition. Not sure which to go for. So far for preschool, I have been teaching him myself ( as well as sending him to kindergarten).

If he works well in a classroom setting, sending him to MS is fine. If he needs personal coaching or tends to lose focus in a big class, then better to do private tuition.

[Jellyleem]

Any recommendations of teachers for the Katong branch for English Maths and Science for PSLE?


I heard alot of copying off the white board so is it the case for all teachers?
TIA

[joannebeh77]

Hi, anyone have comments on MS yishun branch? I am considering to register my son for P2 English?

[joannebeh77]

Hi, anyone have comments on MS yishun branch? I am considering to register my son for P2 English?