Learning Point - Discussion

[qwertie]

Johntenten:

hi...


Just wanted to say that my kid got rejected at Learning Point recently as he failed the \"assessment test\". The center mentioned that he has spelling mistakes and some of the tenses he used was incorrect in his compo. He is only in k2 (going on Pri 1 come Jan), my goodness!

I replied that if my son has prefect spelling and grammar in the test, he won't need any \"Enrichment centres\". Who exactly are these \"Enrichment centres\" trying to enrich? Themselves?
:mad:

There are many different types of tuition centres out there, catering to different groups of students.

1. Private 1-to-1 or small group (2-3) tuition: for those that REALLY need individual attention in order to improve
2. Tuition classes at mass tuition centres: these centres cater to the typical average student to help them improve e.g. from a B to A (psle) or B4 to B3/A2 (O levels)
3. Tuition centres for the weak students: these kids score Cs and Ds or even fail their exams. Obviously these students need a lot of help.
4. Enrichment centres: Centres that aim to help those students that are borderline good, to become EVEN better. E.g. helping that high A student attain that A*

So. Just choose the type of centre which you think is geared towards helping your child. Why enrol him into a supposedly 'prestigious' centre if the centre's programme does not cater to the academically-weak students? He will just end up demoralised (if he can't do the in-class worksheets) or simply drift and drift, and end up scoring consistently poor grades in school exams...

Personally, I don't see the need to enrol your kindergarten kid into any programme. Goodness, he is only 3-5 years old and the kindergarten is already supposed to help him in his early studies already. Let him enjoy himself a little more before he enters P1...if he is showing signs of difficulty in his academics now, why don't you try to coach him yourself?

Technically speaking, ALL tuition/enrichment centres are enriching themselves with YOUR money when you enrol your kid into their programme. It's the ugly truth, but let's face it, they are just hungry for your money. Kiasu parents help fuel the growth of these tuition/enrichment centres. Don't be delusioned and think that the centres earnestly want to help your child improve. Ultimately it all boils down to $$$.

Despite my disgust at the money-mindedness of the ppl who manage the centres, the quality of teachers in these centres can be pretty good, and I have personally experienced some really dedicated teachers in tuition centres who care about their students. So, hate the bosses, but love the teachers

[tragicurlyhip]

hi, is there anyone whose kids are going through the entry tests this month? i would appreciate it if you could pm me, thanks!!

[Ichigokun]

I went to Learning Point for P6 PSLE Math preparations. Was good.


I originally got 61 marks in school for CA1 P6 math.

I started at that time.
For SA1 I got 74.
For CA2 I got 88.

I got an A for PSLE. This learning centre is not bad Parents might wanna let ur child have a go at this tuition centre

[Ichigokun]

Johntenten:

hi...


Just wanted to say that my kid got rejected at Learning Point recently as he failed the \"assessment test\". The center mentioned that he has spelling mistakes and some of the tenses he used was incorrect in his compo. He is only in k2 (going on Pri 1 come Jan), my goodness!

I replied that if my son has prefect spelling and grammar in the test, he won't need any \"Enrichment centres\". Who exactly are these \"Enrichment centres\" trying to enrich? Themselves?
:mad:

Try the test a second time, you have to pay a fee for the second try though.

I also failed my first entry test. Second one I passed.

[donian]

Can anyone let me know how much are they charging?

[jojo]

Ichigokun:

Johntenten:

hi...


Just wanted to say that my kid got rejected at Learning Point recently as he failed the \"assessment test\". The center mentioned that he has spelling mistakes and some of the tenses he used was incorrect in his compo. He is only in k2 (going on Pri 1 come Jan), my goodness!

I replied that if my son has prefect spelling and grammar in the test, he won't need any \"Enrichment centres\". Who exactly are these \"Enrichment centres\" trying to enrich? Themselves?
:mad:

Try the test a second time, you have to pay a fee for the second try though.


Sound crazy that we have to pay for 2nd trial test onward n what if gets rejected!
I also failed my first entry test. Second one I passed.

[JonC]

Learning Point is really one kind, entrance test, take in good student, claim student have good result, what value add they have when it comes to tuition.


The real tuition should be take in fail students and make them pass. Take in average students and turn them into A, A* or A1 students.

[Ichigokun]

No la. LP also takes in average students what. My math got 61 for CA1, and when I took the entry test, I failed once, then after that I passed. Not like I’m a very "pro" student, 61 can be considered slightly bad already, still they accepted me.

[phankao]

JonC:

Learning Point is really one kind, entrance test, take in good student, claim student have good result, what value add they have when it comes to tuition.

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Hah - my elder boy(the more exam-smart one) took the english test and failed, but my younger boy passed but hated the class. It was very draining for him bc the whole time they just made them do compositions or comprehensions. He always looked exhausted after each class, so I took him out at the end of the year. I think that was p4. I think the teachers in school did just as well and with much more fun.

[Ichigokun]

jojo:

Monster Mummy:

Wow, i think they are quite strict.


Because they have mentioned that they are enrichment centre and not tuition centre. Maybe I let my kid try the entry test.

Ya.... in their website they boost abt their achievement for PSLE is 97% of A* - A, of course lah.... they reject weak student who needs more help. Their system can only help good student but not the weak student.

Others ctr will help to bring the weak student up to par but not Learning point. THey closed their door.

I was quite dismoralised, 'cos my younger child managed to clear the paper but not my elder child cant make it. what impact had they caused to my child, who scored 84 for English in her SA2?

seem you are going to let your child try, let me give you some tips abt the pre entry test. It consist of gammar, cloze passage (without helping words), comphre and compo. Make sure you prepare you child or else you have to try 6 mths later.

Seriously, after tuitioning at LP, in 9 months my Math improved a good 27 marks in total.

I got 61, yet they accepted me. Perhaps ur child didn't want one more tuition and purposely failed the pre-entry test?