No policy to ban Holiday homework
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my dd1 is in P1, barely homework over holidays till now. am waiting to see what happens for June Holidays.
Thing is, she will be in the BASC when I am working so homework will help keep her mind constant instead of forgetting what she has learnt. -
janet_lee88:
p6 sure more homework anyway. most parents, in fact, probably want more homework.
The homework given in the past few years were not easy. This year P6, i was informed there will be suppl lessons during 1st week of June. Wonder what will be taught during that 1 week. Was planning to ask tutor to come in the morn but not possible anymore.
During hols, I would revise with my kids every morn...or else it is possible they forget their names when school reopens. But I do agree that teachers should not give hw during hols, especially for lower pri.
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Piling up homework at P5, P6 - why can’t exams be abolished and have a better spread of work done over the semesters? That provides healthier and more consistent learning which I think is more effective.
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concern2:
Piling up homework at P5, P6 - why can't exams be abolished and have a better spread of work done over the semesters? That provides healthier and more consistent learning which I think is more effective.
coz psle is one big exam. on spreading exams throughout the year, depends on how one sees it. some see it as tougher as every 3 mths got big test that matters, while others prefer instead one big exam better at end of year to see if child can progress to next level. -
winchester:
My point is that that emphasis should be on learning, and not about testings or exams. Anyway, I am still boggling over this issue, and not conclusive in views. Would be nice to see more sharing here.concern2:
Piling up homework at P5, P6 - why can't exams be abolished and have a better spread of work done over the semesters? That provides healthier and more consistent learning which I think is more effective.
coz psle is one big exam. on spreading exams throughout the year, depends on how one sees it. some see it as tougher as every 3 mths got big test that matters, while others prefer instead one big exam better at end of year to see if child can progress to next level. -
Oppsgal:
Ya lor, they are paid to mark and ensure students understand their work
Parents can ask for model answers from teachers?
Ask the teachers to mark the homework by a deadline set by parents if they do no mark the homework. :rotflmao: Parents give homework for teachers since got pay them school fees.
If we ask for model answers, they will assume we parents can help them to mark all homework. We parents especially the working parents are already running on a non stop treadmill and now still got to mark school work :spank: :nunchuk:
All schoolwork should as much as possible be done in school, teachers mark and correct them with proper comments, no need to rush like a runaway train in giving homework, priority should be ensuring that the students understand the work and not coming up with some glitzy lesson plans to please the Principal, MOE or meet KPIs. Minimise the need for tuition, please. -
How to ask for model answers to self mark? Most of the worksheets are not even returned, esp. for those in P5/6.
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Gems:
How to ask for model answers to self mark? Most of the worksheets are not even returned, esp. for those in P5/6.
Why worksheets not return? Keep for what? -
I would prefer schools not give homework during holidays. I prefer to set my work for my kids…since it is holiday, I want to be in charge of my kids’ timing. For eg, revising and reinforcing areas/topics they are weak in.
Maybe mornings we get 2 hours of work done, then bring them out to enjoy and then return home to rest. Maybe read 1 hour and then watch tv. -
Oppsgal:
Why worksheets not return? Keep for what?
Teachers afraid that the kids will lose them? My kids will usually receive their subject files only on the weekend before any CA/SA. Ended just flip through the pages before exam day!
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