Teach Less, Learn More

[QuiteKSMum]

When my son took his PSLE last year, it's like there're 2 persons sitting for the exams - him & I. Not proud to say that in that critical year, I had to outsource tuitions for 3 subjects (EL, CL & Science, Maths was taught by DH).


Even then, esp for Science, despite in small grp tuition, his marks fluctuated quite widely. No choice, after the June holidays, I had to study in depth the various guide books/exam papers that we had and tutor him during the weekends. Tried to spot questions, make him \"memorize\" the answer/phrasing as Science answers have to be v.exact. Despite doing all this, it was v.much a touch and go situation, I didn't want him to tell me abt stuff re: his Science PSLE paper, that's how unconfident I was!

I don' know about him learning more, definitely I LEARNT MORE about Science last year!! ( but almost all returned back already - short term
memory only!)



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[janet88]

QuiteKSMum:

When my son took his PSLE last year, it's like there're 2 persons sitting for the exams - him & I. Not proud to say that in that critical year, I had to outsource tuitions for 3 subjects (EL, CL & Science, Maths was taught by DH).


Even then, esp for Science, despite in small grp tuition, his marks fluctuated quite widely. No choice, after the June holidays, I had to study in depth the various guide books/exam papers that we had and tutor him during the weekends. Tried to spot questions, make him \"memorize\" the answer/phrasing as Science answers have to be v.exact.

I don' know about him learning more, definitely I LEARNT MORE about Science last year!! ( but almost all returned back already - short term
memory only!)

On my side here, I've outsourced tuition for compo and CL. Will be pulling son out of English program as I can't afford him taking up 2 programs.

I downloaded and printed out Science past year papers from CA1 to SA2 for all the possible way OE questions can be phrased and answered. Will try to get him to read and remember how to answer OE questions as close as possible to the past year Q&A.

[smurf]

Chenonceau:

Actually, I consider my kids quite independent. And self-motivated. But they still can't learn what they have not been taught. Someone has to teach them... Me lor...

Who ask u to be more than qualified to teach them leh?? :lol:

[Happy Mama]

Champion:

I read from page 1 till here and really have to agree to most of what you have to say - seems like \"Enrichment class\" is a must..


My DD1 is P3 this year and I almost feeling the pressure pressing v hard since Term 1 ...I am not a v Kiasu parent but I must say I keep v close tap to what my DD1 is learning from school....One area of concern, as I think most parents here agree - SCIENCE - a tough subject but has the least attention because it has only 4 periods (Total 2 hours) per week! ...Yes, the textbook is so pathetic that I do not know why MOE agrees to have so big beautiful pictures and the notes are so........little and insufficient! So, no wonder almost all student is expected to read up more from the guide book(s), assessment book(s) and through the internet! :!:

I am really :? what is this \"Teach Less, Learn More?\" concept about! :shock:

Champion, at least your DD has 4 periods of Science per week. Mine has only 3 periods per week, which means only 1.5 hours, and at times even the Science period gets taken up!

[Augmum]

Funx3:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Normally for CL, the Marks will Come Back in 2 separate sections :
Content MAx 20, \"Jie Ko\" (Language, etc) Max 20 Marks

I'm Surprised there is No Marks.
Perhaps U Need to Feedback to the Sch, Or Request from the T Personally.

I am a bit chicken leh... Must pluck up enough courage. But this is important right? I should raise this matter, right? I am thinking I observe a bit first... But then, I am also tempted to shut up and teach him myself. I emailed the teacher about it but she did not respond. I really miss his last year's teacher.

Must Be a Bit Pro-active in this Case.
IF Still No Reply, Go See Her yourself. Thay Cannot Refuse to See Parents, Right?[/quote]i also think that u shd go and ask the teacher-in-charge or the HOD of english why there isin't marks given after marking the eng compo.

btw, is there any comments written ?

is it only happen to that yr child's class, or every classes in the school is the same, ie., w.o marks?

[Champion]

Happy Mama:

Champion, at least your DD has 4 periods of Science per week. Mine has only 3 periods per week, which means only 1.5 hours, and at times even the Science period gets taken up!

Hi Happy Mama,
Understands your concern :hugs: ...Indeed I spoke with DD1's Science T and she agrees that 4 periods is insufficient and some school with 3 periods are running with the times :roll:....I believe many parents have raised this area of concern to the school and some to MOE but seems no feedback

[Happy Mama]

Champion:

Happy Mama:

Champion, at least your DD has 4 periods of Science per week. Mine has only 3 periods per week, which means only 1.5 hours, and at times even the Science period gets taken up!

Hi Happy Mama,
Understands your concern :hugs: ...Indeed I spoke with DD1's Science T and she agrees that 4 periods is insufficient and some school with 3 periods are running with the times :roll:....I believe many parents have raised this area of concern to the school and some to MOE but seems no feedback

So looks like we've got to depend on ourselves i.e. either we teach or we \"outsource\" it... *sigh*

[Augmum]

Chenonceau:

My son is good at Science. Even in P5 where I worry about his other 3 subjects, I am not fearful for Science. HE DOES NOT READ THE TEXTBOOK AT ALL. He relies on extensive internet research. And since he loves it, he can spend 5 hours on Sundays (his play day) doing that. The textbook is NO USE.

\"Pathetic\" is definitely an apt description of the textbooks.

that's rite, for science, in order to score higher,
the pupils have to read extensively for knowledge, can't reply on textbooks.

anyway, my gal's teacher did not touch on the science textbooks at all,
told them to read it at home.
but at least the science textbooks still contain some reading contents.
unlike the english textbook, \"celebrate english\" TOTALLY UNTOUCHED\"

dunno buy for what !!!! :x

[Augmum]

Happy Mama:

So looks like we've got to depend on ourselves i.e. either we teach or we \"outsource\" it... *sigh*

sadly but true....

[Champion]

Happy Mama:

So looks like we've got to depend on ourselves i.e. either we teach or we \"outsource\" it... *sigh*

Hi Happy Mama,
Totally agrees with you :hugs: Although I outsource but I still feel that insufficient esp she has only 1.5 hour per week for Science tutition. So Mummy here has to read up a lot on Science - guide books, assessment books and even surf the internet for those \"names\", \"key words\" that I am not familiar with :lol: . Me myself is not good in this subject so I am also trying v hard to memorise those important notes because I can explain & coach her