Any P1 kids having tution/enrichment?

[pupilview]

My personal opinion is that if we lay too much emphasis on enrichment/tuition at the primary level, it is the child who suffers in the end.When he goes up higher to secondary/university level , he/she is not able to cope well.It is worst when they come and join the workforce - they are not able to think out of the box because they are so used to spoon-feeding.What is the use of being a topper at your O/A levels if you cannot apply what you have learnt at your workplace? You cannot blame the child - as a parent we never allowed him to slog it out.

[Monster Mummy]

Hi,


I personally think that nowadays, parents are both working parents where we would like to coach our children as well but sometimes, we might not be in the better position to provide the best guidance in terms of picking up the correct language.

Overall, as most of the parents are well educated but how much you can pass the knowledge as the education is changing every years.

Moreover, it is not just Singapore is impact by this education trend, you can look around for the other countries. The kids are also impact by the education.

Yes, I agreed that kids does not need so much enrichment that would impact their development but in the way, it is also one of the style to make them to interact with people. It would depends on the perspective view of the parents.

[Vevey]

Mine could be a simplicitic view as my involvement in current educational system is only at P1 level. Things could be more demanding than our time further down the road. At this pt, I observed that English has been accelerated (e.g Compo at P3 our time vs current P1) while Chinese has been slowed down + HYPY at P1 instead of our P4 (purpose then was for using chinese dictionary if u recall).


However, we will return to the basics of learning when we take away the hype & mystic abt phonics, models, method,preparation class for P1 & PSLE etc. Bearing in mind that most of these r just profound sounding tools coined by service providers & academics to lend them some sophistication, just like biz consultants always do.
hahahaa…:b

E.g. P1 Maths’ # bonding that sounds so foreign to me b4 i read the textbk – is just the articulated steps by steps method that we often use to +/- subconsciously.

So instead of being side-tracked, I always emphasize to DS that he must understand the Maths concepts & principles after being taught in sch (I refuse his request to teach in advance, as I want him to pay attention in class & not thinking he already know all). I m happy to clarify if he still has doubts afterwards.

English is all abt learning the syntax, some memorising of past & future tenses that r more unique, reading & using the language. Once he got these basics right, he will not b confused by complicated qns.

While Chinese requires him to spend more time & work harder in memorising the sound & sight of the characters thru some writing, learning the syntax, lots of reading & using the language. There’s simply no short-cut to learning the foundations.

Selective assessment practices r opportunities to clarify & reinforce concepts & correct technicalities while exposing him to various types of qns (in order to survive under & hopefully, beat the system.)

The most critical factor in learning is attitudes. With the right attitudes, nothing is too difficult to learn. All it takes is time & practice.

[r2010]

I think to have tuition at p1 is a bit too early. It will be good to let the kids settle with the school and try to have a good reading habits at this early yers. It will help the kids later in school life.

[mrswongtuition]

It very much depends on what is done during the tuition lessons.


For my students, parents’ main concern is the lack of a formal textbook for English. They are clueless as to how to guide their kids or what to teach them. As such, they turn to tuition for help.

For P1, I go through mostly basic grammar and vocabulary during the first semester. Second semester focuses on writing, comprehension and synthesis & transformation.

For Maths, basic concepts are done together with Problem Solving and heuristics. Many kids that come to me can’t even add/subtract numbers within 10 without using their fingers. In such cases, they might not be able to catch up in school as the teacher goes through the first 2 topics rather quickly.


If your child can do the following, then I think there’s no immediate need for tuition:
English
- Read well without guidance
- Understand basic grammar rules (singular, plural, subject-verb agreement)
- Able to write a short story with at least 3-5 sentences
E.g.
I am May. I am a girl. I am six years old. I go to Bobo Kindergarten. I love my school.

Maths
- Able to count, add and subtract up to 20
- Able to spell numbers up to 20
- Able to read and comprehend simple story sums
E.g.
Tom has 3 green balloons. He has 5 red balloons.
How many balloons does he have altogether?

[Champion]

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[sweet60]

Champion:

r2010:

I think to have tuition at p1 is a bit too early. It will be good to let the kids settle with the school and try to have a good reading habits at this early yers. It will help the kids later in school life.

Hi :imanisland: ,
Saw this on The Straits Times Special Report on Saturday, 28 August 2010:\"Cramming for an A - Singaporean parents spend $820 million a year on private tuition for their children. Are they getting the results they pay for? Or is this an industry built on smoke and mirrors?\"

When my gal was in P1 last year, I only sent her for Chinese Enrichment class mainly because of the Hanyu Pinyin. During her K2 years, there wasn't much exposure in this area so I was abit worried that she might not catch up with the curriculum. Thankfully, the centre teacher was very dedicated and patient with her and her Chinese result was satisfactory

Maybe someone may like to comments on the Special Report mentioned?

send you a pm. :celebrate:

[Brenda10]

mrswongtuition:

It very much depends on what is done during the tuition lessons.


For my students, parents' main concern is the lack of a formal textbook for English. They are clueless as to how to guide their kids or what to teach them. As such, they turn to tuition for help.

For P1, I go through mostly basic grammar and vocabulary during the first semester. Second semester focuses on writing, comprehension and synthesis & transformation.

For Maths, basic concepts are done together with Problem Solving and heuristics. Many kids that come to me can't even add/subtract numbers within 10 without using their fingers. In such cases, they might not be able to catch up in school as the teacher goes through the first 2 topics rather quickly.


If your child can do the following, then I think there's no immediate need for tuition:
English
- Read well without guidance
- Understand basic grammar rules (singular, plural, subject-verb agreement)
- Able to write a short story with at least 3-5 sentences
E.g.
I am May. I am a girl. I am six years old. I go to Bobo Kindergarten. I love my school.

Maths
- Able to count, add and subtract up to 20
- Able to spell numbers up to 20
- Able to read and comprehend simple story sums
E.g.
Tom has 3 green balloons. He has 5 red balloons.
How many balloons does he have altogether?

Hi mrswongtution

I think you assessments are very fair. We need to know the strength and weakness of our child in order to decide the next cause of action.

[r2010]

Brenda10:

mrswongtuition:

It very much depends on what is done during the tuition lessons.


For my students, parents' main concern is the lack of a formal textbook for English. They are clueless as to how to guide their kids or what to teach them. As such, they turn to tuition for help.

For P1, I go through mostly basic grammar and vocabulary during the first semester. Second semester focuses on writing, comprehension and synthesis & transformation.

For Maths, basic concepts are done together with Problem Solving and heuristics. Many kids that come to me can't even add/subtract numbers within 10 without using their fingers. In such cases, they might not be able to catch up in school as the teacher goes through the first 2 topics rather quickly.


If your child can do the following, then I think there's no immediate need for tuition:
English
- Read well without guidance
- Understand basic grammar rules (singular, plural, subject-verb agreement)
- Able to write a short story with at least 3-5 sentences
E.g.
I am May. I am a girl. I am six years old. I go to Bobo Kindergarten. I love my school.

Maths
- Able to count, add and subtract up to 20
- Able to spell numbers up to 20
- Able to read and comprehend simple story sums
E.g.
Tom has 3 green balloons. He has 5 red balloons.
How many balloons does he have altogether?

Hi mrswongtution

I think you assessments are very fair. We need to know the strength and weakness of our child in order to decide the next cause of action.

I agree with mrswong. very fair assesment. if the kids are not able to do the things that are mentioned by Mrswong, parents cah consider tuition.

[janice_0950]

Hello all busy and stress parents!


Oops! Maybe i am only one stress & worries mommy here:(

Yes. I would like to get a tution for English & Maths:( sigh!
I am looking sourcing for tution in Tampines area. For long long time. unfortunately, up today i still cannot fine a tution for my Pri.1 boy:(

I did left a message in KiasurParents (tutior in Tampines area) but no one reply me:( OMG! :stupid: :stupid: :?: :?: