Learning Point - Discussion

[Atan]

Tks jojo. Do you know how many children are in the "100% A*"?

[jojo]

no info on that

[chillipadi74]

At first I also heard that Learning point only accepts good pupils. But I changed my mind when I spoke to a staff there who took the time to explain to me why the entrance test was necessary before my child took her placement test. It was because by the time a pupil reached a certain level at Learning Point, especially if the child begins the lessons in kindergarten with them, they would have been able to write quite well even before they reach P1. So their lessons across all levels are designed for pupils who already have a certain standard based on their own programme. I have seen for myself the work that was given and they were of a certain standard; even for P1. So I guess I do not want my child to struggle if she cannot keep up with the rest of the pupils. That’s why they need to consider carefully during the entrance test if the child is ready or not. I think this is a fair explanantion because I do not want my child to be demoralised and lose interest.My child enjoys the lessons and the teachers are so caring.

[Jav]

Thanks v much for info. Will call tomorrow & check out

[jojo]

chillipadi74:

At first I also heard that Learning point only accepts good pupils. But I changed my mind when I spoke to a staff there who took the time to explain to me why the entrance test was necessary before my child took her placement test. It was because by the time a pupil reached a certain level at Learning Point, especially if the child begins the lessons in kindergarten with them, they would have been able to write quite well even before they reach P1. So their lessons across all levels are designed for pupils who already have a certain standard based on their own programme. I have seen for myself the work that was given and they were of a certain standard; even for P1. So I guess I do not want my child to struggle if she cannot keep up with the rest of the pupils. That's why they need to consider carefully during the entrance test if the child is ready or not. I think this is a fair explanantion because I do not want my child to be demoralised and lose interest.My child enjoys the lessons and the teachers are so caring.

Personally, i think it is bad to reject anyone especially our little darling. Nobody likes to be rejected.

They set up a centre and they select who to take in that is bad! and taking those elite student. So what, when we heard so much gd abt them and their door is shut. Shove you away, pls come back 6th mths later for assessment again.

[chillipadi74]

I understand how hurting it can be to parents when their child is not successful in gaining entry into either a centre or anything else. I guess each person’s perceptions and views are personal. Not trying to preach or anything but having 3 kids myself I think kids have to learn "rejection" some day no matter how hard we parents try to protect them from hurt. My kids have been rejected before for other classes and I felt lousy too. But for me personally, it’s better for the centre to be honest in their explanation than inform parents the kids can be enrolled and then just take collect fees and let the child drift on and on till perhaps a later date like PSLE and then inform parents their kids cannot meet the cut. I have heard of such horror stories of centres which take in all the pupils and then just collect fees and then let the kids drift and drift. Very unethical. Just sharing my personal view, that’s all.

[ridcully]

My two cents worth:


I feel that tuition centres with entrance tests are cherry-picking so that they can subsequently present good results in their advertisements and have fewer disruptive students. Why can't an entrance test be formative and used to allocate students to classes containing students of varying ability rather than summative and used for rejection? Why are classes only run for students who are already excellent?

Tuition centres will undoubtedly argue that they cannot run multiple classes according to varying ability, due to manpower concerns and curriculum development. Possibly true.

I wonder if there is a market for a tuition centre which advertises:

\"Need a helping hand? Stumbling? Come here when you are down! We take you! If you need help, we are here! We focus on remedial and fundamentals, not on excellence and advanced! Score too highly on our entrance exam and we will tell you straight: You don't need our help. Enrol today!\"

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[UYT]

Has anyone’s child tried Maths class at Learning Point @ Thomson Plaza? I know they are known for English classes but not sure if Maths class is as good?

[VooVoo]

Anyone registered for their P1 class?

[AgnesMM]

Hi, any feedback around the Maths Class at Learning Point? I am reviewing too - for my P4 next year.