CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)

[bebe]

janet_lee88:

Hi bebe,

Yes, I had problems with that topic on \"matter\" too...too much of 'physics' to me. so I :siam: and asked hubby to coach son...same goes for topics like energy this year.

Hi beanstalk,
English is tough at upper primary...especially synthesis & comprehension OE/cloze. :nailbite: Son is in p6 this year.
CHIJ English standard is high...so I really need to brush up daughter's English while she is still in p2.

I have no where to \"siam\" as hubby is always travels for work.. :sad:

gotta agree that CHIJ has high standard for english..so it is a double whammy for my #1 when she is already weak in other subjects..but my #2 seems to be able to cope well (except her Chinese)..But IJ has some wonderful teachers that support the weakers students..so far, my gals enjoyed the supplementary/remedial classes than the regular class

[Berry123]

mama_dza:

There's an EL test coming up aft the hols for p2 right? i dun remembr seeing any sample paper - only topics covered are mentioned.

Hi mama_dza,
EL test again :yikes:. My dd's teacher never mentioned anything at all :faint: . Any ideas what topics will be covered? Is it tested on grammar, vocab etc... :?:. Thanks.

[janet88]

Hi bebe,


I am having a hard time trying to ramp up my daughter’s progress. English is so critical now…only with a strong command, she can handle Math problems, English and Science. Compared to my son’s school, I feel that CHIJ does command a higher standard.

[bebe]

janet_lee88:

Hi bebe,


I am having a hard time trying to ramp up my daughter's progress. English is so critical now...only with a strong command, she can handle Math problems, English and Science. Compared to my son's school, I feel that CHIJ does command a higher standard.

In P1 and P2, I was very stressed by my gal's poor English results..but when she had her English remedial last year, the teacher actually reminded me that not all kids are good writers or good readers. And when I compared their IJ papers to other schools' and realised that if my gal can do a borderline for IJ's English, she could jolly do better in PSLE..hence I started to let go..and stopped harping on her to do more for English. Instead, forcus more on grasping the Maths technique and Science concepts so long as she does not fail her English. English at upper primary is rather tricky esp compre..I will be happy if she can pass her compre section.

[janet88]

bebe:

janet_lee88:

Hi bebe,

Compared to my son's school, I feel that CHIJ does command a higher standard.

Instead, forcus more on grasping the Maths technique and Science concepts so long as she does not fail her English. English at upper primary is rather tricky esp compre..I will be happy if she can pass her compre section.

Maintaining results and making sure it doesn't drop is a tough job...comprehension OE is a section many kids fail. Personally, I do get switched off when I have to read such a long passage but cannot show it.
Science is a subject which require interest...teachers always say 'keywords'...but how many actually teach kids what is the meaning of keywords...it's not that straightforward as just giving keywords to get the marks in open-ended section. Sorry for ranting.

[Honey]

janet_lee88:

Maintaining results and making sure it doesn't drop is a tough job...comprehension OE is a section many kids fail. Personally, I do get switched off when I have to read such a long passage but cannot show it.

Science is a subject which require interest...teachers always say 'keywords'...but how many actually teach kids what is the meaning of keywords...it's not that straightforward as just giving keywords to get the marks in open-ended section. Sorry for ranting.

Janet, it's ok go on ranting. I know what you mean. I think they should just allocate 10 minutes to reading the Compre, apart from the answering part. The passages are long & even for kids with average English, they need time to digest, then next step understand. And ... there is the understanding of the question part. You know when you read the P6 compre questions, they are not straight forward at all. Yes, IJ standard of EL is high. Try getting a copy of the P6 Compre passage & you will know what I mean.

For Science, apart from knowing the keywords (meaning learn the spelling of the keywords correctly too), the kids must have good answering skills to string the keywords into a sentence form, like answering a Compre passage, except that it is with Science keywords inside.

[janet88]

Hi Honey,

Thanks for your consolation.
It's stressful having to handle such a high standard. Son is in P6, and yes, those comprehension passages are long (sometimes boring).

As for science, kids have to learn how to answer open-ended section questions in a correct sequence. How can PSLE be so tough ? There is still a long long way to go. Poor kids.

[Essential]

Good Morning Janet , no worry I am in the same boat as u.my DS also P6. Let’s move forward together .cheers

[janet88]

Essential:

Good Morning Janet , no worry I am in the same boat as u.my DS also P6. Let's move forward together .cheers

Oh yes, we are indeed in the same boat...looks like we have to row the boat harder. Managing his school hw and tuition is no walk in the park :imdrowning:

[Essential]

I am working mum, so my boy gets a bit free time before I back.