Section B (open ended questions) for science

[songstress]

While I think studying answer keys is a viable option, I’m not sure if it could help improve my son in his OEQs. It’s possible that the keys don’t have the proper answers. I’m still on the lookout for OEQ classes. Does anyone know if CCE Education, Joyous Learning or Ace Scorers have open science classes for March?

[tali88]

songstress:

While I think studying answer keys is a viable option, I'm not sure if it could help improve my son in his OEQs. It's possible that the keys don't have the proper answers. I'm still on the lookout for OEQ classes. Does anyone know if CCE Education, Joyous Learning or Ace Scorers have open science classes for March?

Called CCE yesterday. They don't have science classes this month but will open one in June.

[EllieK]

As an English teacher, I often hear the science teachers complaining about how they cannot mark the students down for grammar, etc, so that’s not really the issue. Mostly the answering technique that needs to be mastered

[andee]

I enrolled my son at CCE in Bishan last December. I think it’s a great investment especially if you want your child to improve in school. While studying "suggested answer keys" works for some kids, I feel like it’s rote learning. CCE emphasizes how understanding concepts is more important than just learning by memorization. I myself am not a fan of rote learning. Instead of learning to apply the concepts beyond the classroom, students only learn what they need to score well in exams.

[ashpikamon]

Anyone tried The Pique Lab on the CCI programme? M also interested for recommendation to improve on my DS answering to his OEQ this June holiday. Any opinions or recommendations? TiA

[ashpikamon]

Anyone tried The Pique Lab on the CCI programme? M also interested for recommendation to improve on my DS answering to his OEQ this June holiday. Any opinions or recommendations? TiA

[realtalk]

Hello! Section B is really tough. I am considering maths heuristic section B class or CCE for the holiday break. I am seriously considering either one but if someone could give me feedback on how the classes helped their kids, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

[faithj]

I just got to know about CCE. It looks interesting, but it’s only 3 days. Does the CCE teach textbook concepts only? How are the activities like? experiments? Any parent whose child has been through can share more? When is the best time to attend it? my thinking is end of the year is better as it will revise the whole year’s work? Most importantly, can it help push grades to A*? I saw most of the improvements were within an A grade.

[deardear07]

faithj:

I just got to know about CCE. It looks interesting, but it's only 3 days. Does the CCE teach textbook concepts only? How are the activities like? experiments? Any parent whose child has been through can share more? When is the best time to attend it? my thinking is end of the year is better as it will revise the whole year's work? Most importantly, can it help push grades to A*? I saw most of the improvements were within an A grade.

A is quite manageable.. those last few marks in search for A* is quite a pain...

i think the classes teach general concepts to cover as many points in an answer to score as many marks .. those work only if the kids really stick to it and understand how to apply the topics properly. some topics are interlinked or can be confused easily. i think heat or energy is 1 of it..

[kim-possible 0]

faithj:

I just got to know about CCE. It looks interesting, but it's only 3 days. Does the CCE teach textbook concepts only? How are the activities like? experiments? Any parent whose child has been through can share more? When is the best time to attend it? my thinking is end of the year is better as it will revise the whole year's work? Most importantly, can it help push grades to A*? I saw most of the improvements were within an A grade.

Based on what I heard, I don't think it points to a general revision. I think it's more of teaching students the proper skills and mindset.