Mindstretcher - Discussion

[HAPPYH]

latte:

My kid attended the writers toolbox at clementi branch , I agreed with some parents that there are too many bombastic words used in their model compo and they are quite difficult which some kids might not be able to absorb .

I think only some or few kids can remember most of the words:) My DD can remember some of the bombastic words only - meaning she can not remember quite a lot but still I am happy with it.

[HAPPYH]

G Tan:

latte:

My kid attended the writers toolbox at clementi branch , I agreed with some parents that there are too many bombastic words used in their model compo and they are quite difficult which some kids might not be able to absorb .

bombastic words must be intorduce at the right age and right situation. Kids must be taught to use them appropriately. They sometimes just memorise and throw it int their essay for no reason.

Yes yes I agree with you. That is why I always ask my DD to read the whole compo to understand where those bombastic phrases are used. For example, dont cry over a spoilt milk - My DD always used to give me the following answer: Milk is split. Dont cry bla bla bla..... Now she understood the meaning after she read a story given in her MS compo and uses this phrase even in day today life. In my opinion, we should not ask our kids just to memorise. Unfortunately, there are not many choices for English enrichment in Clementi. My friend's DD attends another centre in Clementi which she complains too simple and infact her grade dropped from Band 1 to Band 2. Enrichment centres must balance between too simple or too advanced patterns. We at least I want to see something that is in between standard for my DD.

[smurfymum]

I think creative writing is not just abt using big words! It is also abt each individualy personal writing style. Of course knowing more words help

[33mama]

Hi All,

I am looking at MS at Bukit Batok branch. Seems like almost all centres in the west are full except bukit batok. Do you all know why? Can any parents advise how are the teachers in bukit batok branch?
My kids are in P3 and P4 this year.

[j123]

Can anyone share about their experience about Mindstretcher Tuition centre in Sembawang.

[MdmQ]

any parents with P2 kids with MS Writer’s Toolbox in the Tampines One center?

Pls share any feedback. Thanks.

[sembgal]

Advise you to go Bishan Mindstretcher branch which is their HQ. Sembawang branch is franchised out. Worksheets are all the same but under different management. You go to Bishan Mindstretcher branch and Sembawang Mindstretcher branch do a comparison and look at the classrooms. Bishan Minstretcher is very big and has toilets in their centre. Customer Service provided at Bishan MS is also better. If the price is the same, why not go for the best branch - HQ.

[elanor]

For p3 Writer’s Toolbox - are the teachers at Bedok Point or Tampines 1 better?


anyone has tried any of these 2 centers?

[j123]

Hi Sembgal, thank you for yr experience. Do u know of any good tuition centre/group in sembawang. My girl is p3 this year, looking around.

[jedamum]

2013, P1 Mindstretcher English or Writer's tool box?

which should i choose?
thanks.