Primary school maths: A vicious circle (from TODAY May 8)

[munchkukie]

kekeke…my dd2 in P1 next year, can join?

[Chenonceau]

munchkukie:

kekeke...my dd2 in P1 next year, can join?

Waaaah! Kekekekeke! You already came for the Motivation Workshop leh... but yes... you are most welcome. This is for parents only. It is not a therapy session. I should be able to handle up to 15 paxes. Once I get 10 paxes, I will organise.

[kitty2]

Lynmummy:

Hi all,


This my first post regarding education in this forum though I have been discussing or debating this issue with friends and DH. DD1 is in P6 and DD2 in P2. Motivated to write cos I am saddened by the fact that 2 days of public holiday in May = 2 more days of revision for DD1.

When we began our Primary school journey, both DH and I believe in giving a childhood to our kid, no academic enrichment. DD1's results was above average but when P5 came along, her results was average. We observed that those above average kids who were having tuition since day 1 could maintain their above average results. Time and time again I asked myself, what if I have taken the same route, what would be the outcome for DD1?

There is no best answer. Like Chen, I bought DD1 better resources for her to study independently and she is enjoying this process cos she knows it is her own effort if she does well. However, end of P5 when she got B for Science she told me that she needed help so we outsourced to tuition. I admit defeat...

As parents, we have to find the fine balance and it is never easy. With love, support, care for them as a whole being, not just academic results, will boost their self-esteem. I do believe the results will show but not immediately. Unfortunately, the pace here is simply too fast for some, very sad.

I agree that not all the schools are the same. If our kiddos with average ability have teachers that really teach and with their own hard-work, they can really do without tuition. Not everyone is so lucky to get those elusive good teachers for all subjects. DD1 is lucky so far so only science need help.

Came across a list of \"Model Chinese Teachers\" published recently in Chinese newspaper. 3 chinese teachers from NYPS n NYG made it to the list, you tell me whether all schools are the same and resources are distributed equally. Kuddos to those schools that really made an effort to train the teachers to reach that level of mastery in teaching. Both the schools' teachers and students deserved the recognition.
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In the largest scheme of things, children here may ultimately get the degree one way or another. How they differentiate themselves in the future is the journey they have taken and what they have learnt from it. Having, EQ, resilience and creativity is the way to go.

Education is not a 100m dash, it is a marathon.

Cheers
Lynmummy

I've a professor friend working in MOE,she said those schools which have Model Teachers will be given a big sum of money and the teachers will be rewarded too.I know of a neighbourhood school's teacher asking students to nominate him but so he has no luck

[mummy of 2]

Chenonceau:

Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

Me!

[silverhorse]

Chenonceau:

Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

Chen,

I am definitely keen. DS2 is entering P1 next year.

[Chenonceau]

mummy of 2:

Chenonceau:

Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

Me!

(1) Silverhorse
(2) mummy of 2
(3) munchkukie

Once this list hits 15, I will organise. This is because there will be some who can't make it. Of 15, if 5 can't make it, I still have 10. Bring a potluck and have a small party too.

Feel free to get you friends who are NOT YET KSP members to sign up.

[mum2b]

mummy of 2:

Chenonceau:

Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

Me!

Me too, dd is P1 next year

[Chenonceau]

mum2b:

mummy of 2:

[quote=\"Chenonceau\"]Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

Me!

Me too, dd is P1 next year :)[/quote](1) Silverhorse
(2) mummy of 2
(3) munchkukie
(4) mum2b
(5) alng
(6) freesia

Once this list hits 15, I will organise. This is because there will be some who can't make it. Of 15, if 5 can't make it, I still have 10. Bring a potluck and have a small party too.

Feel free to get you friends who are NOT YET KSP members to sign up.

[oneheart]

I’m interested. DS in P2 this yr…DD will be in P1 next yr.


I agree that all these is a vicious cycle…plus vicious cycle on the FTWM guilt!!!

If you dun work, no $ to send kids for tuition. You work, can send but not all tuition ctr are gd…must spend time to coach also. For the past yr, most of PSLE top students have mommies who quit work to supervise them. If you can afford it gd…but if not…sigh!

[Chenonceau]

oneheart:

Chenonceau:

Just curious... which lower primary parent (P1 & P2) would be interested to attend a free workshop (should I decide to conduct one) on How to teach/strategise your Lower Primary kids' learning in order to be prepared for a less-stressful PSLE in P6 AND without resorting to tuition for 4 subjects?

I'm interested. DS in P2 this yr...DD will be in P1 next yr.

I agree that all these is a vicious cycle...plus vicious cycle on the FTWM guilt!!!

If you dun work, no $ to send kids for tuition. You work, can send but not all tuition ctr are gd...must spend time to coach also. For the past yr, most of PSLE top students have mommies who quit work to supervise them. If you can afford it gd...but if not.....sigh!

(1) Silverhorse
(2) mummy of 2
(3) munchkukie (attended Motivation Workshop)
(4) mum2b
(5) alng
(6) freesia (attended Motivation Workshop)
(7) oneheart

Once this list hits 15, I will organise. This is because there will be some who can't make it. Of 15, if 5 can't make it, I still have 10. Bring a potluck and have a small party too.

Feel free to get you friends who are NOT YET KSP members to sign up.