Comparing Science Enrichment Programs

[aaaaaa]

i am looking at tinkerlab and science smartlab. Any with experience in either or both? Pls share, thks

[CHC123]

My child is in Learning Lab and her science drop from 85 SA1 to 68 SA2. Her section A get 44/60 and B 22/40. I am planning to withdraw her from Learning Lab. Can anyone advise what can be done to improve her grades. Any other good science enrichment to recommend or home tutor? Which is better. Thanks.

[Charnic]

Hi,


I am in the same situation as you and contemplating to withdraw her or not. She has all 3 subjects tuition with TLL @ Mountbatten. For the Maths and English, have seen tremendous improvement, however not for the Science. I did have a check with her school teacher and was informed that the school marking for Paper 2 is hard. if you can score over 30, that is consider very good. Hence, to do well in Science for her school, paper 1 is the paper for her to score. She has further explained that kids generally will improve on paper 2 as they proceed to the higher level when they are more exposed to the questions. Hence, different schools practised differently. An absolute score may mean nothing if you do not know the overall cohort performance.

Anyway, all options open and if you are putting up in the east, may want to try Vitamindz Science. I am also contemplating as timing is not so ideal, IMHO.

[CHC123]

CNS:

Hi,


I am in the same situation as you and contemplating to withdraw her or not. She has all 3 subjects tuition with TLL @ Mountbatten. For the Maths and English, have seen tremendous improvement, however not for the Science. I did have a check with her school teacher and was informed that the school marking for Paper 2 is hard. if you can score over 30, that is consider very good. Hence, to do well in Science for her school, paper 1 is the paper for her to score. She has further explained that kids generally will improve on paper 2 as they proceed to the higher level when they are more exposed to the questions. Hence, different schools practised differently. An absolute score may mean nothing if you do not know the overall cohort performance.

Anyway, all options open and if you are putting up in the east, may want to
try Vitamindz Science. I am also contemplating as timing is not so ideal,
IMHO.

My child also takes 3 subjects at TTL. Her other two subjects also can see improvement. But my husband was very upset with her science result for the amount of money we paid at TTL. I am staying in the north area so east side will be a bit far for me. Thanks. Thinking into the option of signing her up at Tony Buzan. Do you have any idea about this centre?

[ordinarymum]

I sent my kids to Tony Buzan for a while, it helped make my older one interested in mind-mapping and it did help him in his note-taking for science. However, I find it better as pure enrichment.

[CHC123]

ordinarymum:

I sent my kids to Tony Buzan for a while, it helped make my older one interested in mind-mapping and it did help him in his note-taking for science. However, I find it better as pure enrichment.

Does that help in your child's section B process skill and is there any improvement in your child's result? I found that their material is very brief not that details. Thanks.

[mamona]

Hi


My daughter is generally good in Science and topped her level in SA1 in P5. But in SA2 she scored only 80 though the level highest is 89. She takes science tuition in Mind Streacher for last one year but I didn’t find that is very effective though she topped the class in SA1.

I would request parents to suggest some enrichment centre/tuition centre who will prepare her for PSLE. As far as the concept is concern I can also help her as I am from science background so I am looking for some streching on the subject which includes rigorous practice session, challenging questions and answering technique.

As PSLE is just 10/11 months to go so I am bit nervous now so please suggest me asap. I am in the east side of singapore.

[CMF]

Understand that X-Factor Quotient (http://www.xfq.com.sg) conducts both Maths & Science classes, and that the Maths tutors are ex-LL and the Science tutor is ex-Smart Science Lab. Anyone has any feedback on the Science program? Thanks.

[mamona]

89 views but no answer yet. Appreciate if some one suggest some tuition centre.

[moirwong]

24by7_mum:

Hi,


Any recommendation for Science enrichment for upper primary?

People always comment that it is challenging and tough to teach your own children. It is not easy to be a loving parent and at the same, an effective tutor. I make it again this year. Both my children score A* in their PSLE Science.

I am a NUS graduate, experienced n specialised in teaching Upper Primary Sci. full time. I have been teaching for more than 15 years. In Dec 2011, I will be organising a headstart program which is 2hrs each session for a period of 6 days in the East. Motivated pupils or those from top schools are strongly encouraged to join. contact me if u need more info. :idea: