Q&A - PSLE Tamil

[AnotherKiasu]

smartmummy:

AnotherKiasu:

[quote=\"smartmummy\"]Hi AnotherKiasu!

:thankyou: :thankyou: for ur kind valuable post!
Wah.....,so many good school opt out.hmmm......

Yep..It's the fact and reality.

About 95% of these SAP schools are top schools and they are \"Reserved\".

Are u Tamil? - Yes
If so how did u prepare for the Tamil Language?There is only one exercise book available for Tamil at Popular book store - Tamil Oli. You can use that. Besides that you can visit \"Raj publications\" at Dalhousie lane, just near Little India. They sell various schools Tamil Q papers and also some Tamil exercise books.
Did u send ur child to tuition?For Tamil, No
BTW my son in P4 next year.Good luck. You have to worry about PSLE from Pri 5.
Thanks in Advance[/quote]

[leeven]

Hi AnotherKiasuSorry for late reply, was away for holidays. Thank you very much Happy New year to all

[smartmummy]

leeven:

Hi AnotherKiasuSorry for late reply, was away for holidays. Thank you very much Happy New year to all

Hi leevan! ur sonis in P6 this year?Did u find a good tutor/tuition?
I found one tuition,but don't know how good it is.

[leeven]

smartmummy:

leeven:

Hi AnotherKiasuSorry for late reply, was away for holidays. Thank you very much Happy New year to all

Hi leevan! ur sonis in P6 this year?Did u find a good tutor/tuition?
I found one tuition,but don't know how good it is.

I pm you. thnx a lot.

[smartmummy]

leeven:

smartmummy:

[quote=\"leeven\"]Hi AnotherKiasuSorry for late reply, was away for holidays. Thank you very much Happy New year to all

Hi leevan! ur sonis in P6 this year?Did u find a good tutor/tuition?
I found one tuition,but don't know how good it is.

I pm you. thnx a lot.[/quote]replied,pls read here,thanks
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=10806&start=40
Hi happyh!
Pls refer the link

[HAPPYH]

sharmila:

smartmummy:

[quote=\"sssdarlings\"]oh, my ex-colleague used to send her daughters to Queenstown CC for Tamil tuition. Recently I also saw nearby CC holding such classes. Maybe can check with nearby CCs.


Not sure whether its SINDA or UPTC but I have seen a banner o/s SINDA building for Tamil classes, starting from Kindy level if I remember correctly.

Hi sssdarlings!
Thanks.I'll check.

Thank you for this info. We can at least check. For my 2 boys P3 and P5 no tamil tution as couldn't find a proper centre. Honestly, these days the tamil teachers are charging a high fee to teach tamil. My nephew has got one current sch teacher who teachers tamil once a week, 4 times a month with a fee of $320/- Not every indian parent can afford such high cost.[/quote]Wow! $80 per class. I hope it lasts for 2 hour each time.

[HAPPYH]

If anyone is aware of good tuition centre, could you please pm me? Thank you

[AnotherKiasu]

HAPPYH:

If anyone is aware of good tuition centre, could you please pm me? Thank you

Since there are many talks about having tuition, I would like to point out my experience.
My son just completed PSLE and joined NJC for his secondary. So I think I can share some thoughts.

If your DS/DH is self motivated and/or if you(father or mother) can follow up and coach your DS/DH and sustain it continuously, then there is no need for tuition. Some parents may have opposite thoughts. So, no offence.

The 1.5 or 2 hrs spent on tuition is not going to contribute much except that he/she can gain some more practice. On the other hand, if you know that a particular teacher is good and can drill the concepts well in creative ways, then you can give a try.

My son, in his P6 year had the following tuitions:
Tamil - No, I coach him
English - In Mavis tutorial center, there is a special tuition for English Creative writing. Since my son is already good at English and I saw the notes given to him is not that great, I consider this tuition is useless.
Maths - In Just Education, there is a course called \"Advanced Maths\". The material are good and I consider this as a Practice session.
Science - No, I coach him.

Last 2 months before PSLE, I've stopped sending him to tuition. It's all my coaching only.

Talk to your DS/DH freely and drill these points:
1. It's your life. And singapore being a meritocratic society, education is the only way to come up in life. (For those rich, this rule doesn't apply )

2. Drill the concept - \"You can do...just a little bit more effort\"

3. All other things - like TV, computer, story books, games, playground, cinema etc etc can wait. PSLE CANNOT WAIT for you.

4. Show unconditional love

5. Tell him/her - \"Put your best effort...whatever the result we'll accept\"

6. Having said that, continuously monitor them, but discreetly.

Hope this helps.

[HAPPYH]

AnotherKiasu:

HAPPYH:

If anyone is aware of good tuition centre, could you please pm me? Thank you

Since there are many talks about having tuition, I would like to point out my experience.
My son just completed PSLE and joined NJC for his secondary. So I think I can share some thoughts.

If your DS/DH is self motivated and/or if you(father or mother) can follow up and coach your DS/DH and sustain it continuously, then there is no need for tuition. Some parents may have opposite thoughts. So, no offence.

The 1.5 or 2 hrs spent on tuition is not going to contribute much except that he/she can gain some more practice. On the other hand, if you know that a particular teacher is good and can drill the concepts well in creative ways, then you can give a try.

My son, in his P6 year had the following tuitions:
Tamil - No, I coach him
English - In Mavis tutorial center, there is a special tuition for English Creative writing. Since my son is already good at English and I saw the notes given to him is not that great, I consider this tuition is useless.
Maths - In Just Education, there is a course called \"Advanced Maths\". The material are good and I consider this as a Practice session.
Science - No, I coach him.

Last 2 months before PSLE, I've stopped sending him to tuition. It's all my coaching only.

Talk to your DS/DH freely and drill these points:
1. It's your life. And singapore being a meritocratic society, education is the only way to come up in life. (For those rich, this rule doesn't apply )

2. Drill the concept - \"You can do...just a little bit more effort\"

3. All other things - like TV, computer, story books, games, playground, cinema etc etc can wait. PSLE CANNOT WAIT for you.

4. Show unconditional love

5. Tell him/her - \"Put your best effort...whatever the result we'll accept\"

6. Having said that, continuously monitor them, but discreetly.Hope this helps.

:goodpost: Yes, you are right to say that tuition is only for 1.5 to 2 hours per week. But the commitment to do the homework/assessment book is missing with my DD. If she goes to tuition centre, she puts in some effort (most of the times after constant reminders and nagging).

I really like those highlighted in blue. Although I am following all those (just that my DD is in P3), it serves as the reminder. Thank you

[AnotherKiasu]

HAPPYH:

(just that my DD is in P3)

Don't worry at this stage too much. Preparation for PSLE starts from P5, not even P4.

Let her enjoy his school and childhood. My second DS is now in P4, I let him work on his own pace. But one thing is important - Get the fundamentals strong and right. For example, we cannot teach multiplication tables at P5.