P5 Science & Maths a big change

[janet88]

Champion:

janet_lee88:

Hi Mummies,

At P5, the difficulty level is like moving from shallow end of the swimming pool (0.9m) to 1.4m suddenly :faint: My son is finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel for Math after 8 months. For Science, he is still ok so far...whew ! Learning 'electrical circuits' now...the last topic for P5 and hubby's specialty. So I get to :siam:

but seriously I am feeling the stress level & tension building up! :sad:

It's ok...the first dip is at P3...my son's results dipped at P3 and he was very shocked !!! Fortunately he managed to surface at P4...then dipped again in the first 6 months of this year :imdrowning:
Very scary :nailbite:

[Kekwa]

Some schools don't know why purposely set very difficult and extreme questions and ended up kids get so demoralised when they get much lower than expected results despite having worked so hard in their revisions and tuition. My son's CA2 kena such a paper for Maths. He told me even the best student in Maths in his class looked very disppointed and 'green face' after the problem solving paper..... :siao:

[cimman]

Kekwa:

Some schools don't know why purposely set very difficult and extreme questions and ended up kids get so demoralised when they get much lower than expected results despite having worked so hard in their revisions and tuition. My son's CA2 kena such a paper for Maths. He told me even the best student in Maths in his class looked very disppointed and 'green face' after the problem solving paper..... :siao:

this is due mainly to a flawed KPI system in schools. Teacher's performance and grades are not linked. If the teacher's performance appriasal is linked to the class's performance, you can bet the unreasonable tough questions will not surface, either that or the teacher will have to put in more effort to teach the necessary concepts. I don't think it is about a lack of revision or hardwork on the student's part if they do badly, rather it is because the necessary advance concepts were not taught in the first place.

I'm sure the basic concepts were taught, but they really need to move beyond that if they want to set tough questions. There really should be a sense of responsibility when tough exam questions are set. There is currently a disconnect in responsibility and it seems that the system is placing this responsibility squarely on the parent's shoulders. It's like the school is saying to the parent \" look, I'm showing you that your child still has a long way to go to meet the standards of this school, now go and fix it.\"

[janet88]

cimman:

Kekwa:

Some schools don't know why purposely set very difficult and extreme questions and ended up kids get so demoralised when they get much lower than expected results despite having worked so hard in their revisions and tuition.

If the teacher's performance appriasal is linked to the class's performance, you can bet the unreasonable tough questions will not surface, either that or the teacher will have to put in more effort to teach the necessary concepts. I don't think it is about a lack of revision or hardwork on the student's part if they do badly, rather it is because the necessary advance concepts were not taught in the first place.

I'm sure the basic concepts were taught, but they really need to move beyond that if they want to set tough questions. There really should be a sense of responsibility when tough exam questions are set. There is currently a disconnect in responsibility and it seems that the system is placing this responsibility squarely on the parent's shoulders. It's like the school is saying to the parent \" look, I'm showing you that your child still has a long way to go to meet the standards of this school, now go and fix it.\"

:goodpost:
By setting tough exam questions and making the kids demoralized after CA/SA, it implies to we parents that we are not doing enough to help school meet high standards :siao:
Hubby told me for problem sums which carry 5 marks, it is necessary to use at least 2 methods to get part of the marks...this M1, M2 thing. If schools want to be recognized for high standards, shouldn't this be the responsibilty of the school and not parents ?

[S_Mummy]

Hi,

Anyone likes to join Science P5 Group tuition. I’m planning to start my son at Learning Spree Tampines but i need at least another 2 students for the centre to open a class. At this moment, i’m not sure of day/time yet. Please PM me if you are keen. Thank you.

[pineapple tarts]

Hi there, my DD will be in P5 next year (2012) I hope by preparing early will not let her struggle too badly when the new term starts. She is still doing her maths ass. books everyday. Plus reading science (her weakest subject) at leisure.

[despmom99]

Just came back from our family vacation and feeling the stress. My child is above average in Math and Science but hoping that can do even better in SA2. The next semester Math topics will be tough. Percentage! P5 Science also tough. Body systems and electricity. Thinking of sending my child to this Math holiday programme conducted by an ex-Math HOD at Serena’s Greenhouse. Only one or two vacancies left for next week. Also considering their Science classes conducted by ex-Science subject head. But only one timeslot available. The other class is full. They have one Math holiday revision session this week. I need to make a decision within these few days. Talked to one of the teachers. She did not hard sell her programmes. Answered my questions patiently and very professional.


Did anyone send the kids there? Please give me your feedback. Appreciate your help

[newSAHM]

We wanted to sign up for the p5 intensive math classes at Serena Greenhouse too. But first run was already full. Second run we had holiday plans. But my friend’s child was there for the second run had very good feedback about the teaching and the teacher. Called to enquire about the regular classes. But the p5 math regular class on sun already all full. They might be opening a new class on weekday afternoon. Heard that their science and English programmes also good but very hard to get a vacancy.

[hungry caterpillar]

My DS is in P4 this year and he is so weak in Maths. What should I do to gear him up to face the big change in P5 Maths? I heard Mathsheuristics is good in problem solving, any opinions?

[24hr-mum]

any feedback re concept math?