Exemption from MT (Chinese)
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verykiasumummy:
will let him complete this year and see where he stands. MT is definitely his worst subject...as for exemption, will discuss it with teacher and see how then. He's lucky in a way - I live with my in-law and my kids speak Mandarin to their granny everyday. And on weekend back at my mom's, my kids, nieces and newphew also speak Mandarin to my parents. Quite \"broken\" at times, but at least they tryso if MT is the worst subject, u can now plan his path to be exempted... ask the teachers for assistance...
but of cos, continue to speak mandarin since it is still our mother tongue..
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Gxmas:
good practice for him... hope he continues this...
will let him complete this year and see where he stands. MT is definitely his worst subject...as for exemption, will discuss it with teacher and see how then. He's lucky in a way - I live with my in-law and my kids speak Mandarin to their granny everyday. And on weekend back at my mom's, my kids, nieces and newphew also speak Mandarin to my parents. Quite \"broken\" at times, but at least they tryverykiasumummy:
so if MT is the worst subject, u can now plan his path to be exempted... ask the teachers for assistance...
but of cos, continue to speak mandarin since it is still our mother tongue..
yes its yr end soon so no point exempted now... after he got his results and those, u can inform the teacher n principal and let them follow up for u... -
coolbaby:
thks for ur info... so there is a difference whether to drop it due to worst subject or drop due to medical reasons...
MOE officer told me for medical reason, the child can be exempted from taking MT. However, for other reasons (like your friend's case) they have to take up other languages outside the school.verykiasumummy:
oh was bringing up about exemption from mt to my fren and she said exemption doesnt mean no more mt... it just means no written exam...
her ds dropped mt in p5 due to mt being the worst subject and it was approved. but she was later informed that she has to choose any language for her ds.. according to her, the list includes thai, german, french, japanese, spanish..... and in the end she chose french...
they were given a list of schools that offer that french class and her ds got to attend it like it were school, not like tuition where u can skip when u cant make it...
this is of cos from my fren, her exp... dunno if it applies to any parent here??
I just checked my MOE letter. It said exempted from MT primary level and continue to be exempted when he progress to Sec and Pre-U. -
verykiasumummy:
I've never heard that you can drop due to it being the \"worst subject\". It's either the child has a learning disability that is certified by a psychologist and the exemption is approved by MOE, or that the child has been away with parents out of Singapore for an extended period - for which, also need to apply to MOE for approval.
thks for ur info... so there is a difference whether to drop it due to worst subject or drop due to medical reasons...
Can \"suka, suka\" drop subject just bc not do well in it? THen if my child always fail math, I can apply to \"drop\", ah? :yikes: -
verykiasumummy:
Your friend's case is different. She's a foreigner so she has a valid reason to drop the MT which is not native to her. That is why her son was asked to choose another language as a 2nd language instead.oh was bringing up about exemption from mt to my fren and she said exemption doesnt mean no more mt... it just means no written exam...
her ds dropped mt in p5 due to mt being the worst subject and it was approved. but she was later informed that she has to choose any language for her ds.. according to her, the list includes thai, german, french, japanese, spanish..... and in the end she chose french...
they were given a list of schools that offer that french class and her ds got to attend it like it were school, not like tuition where u can skip when u cant make it...
this is of cos from my fren, her exp... dunno if it applies to any parent here??
There is no such thing as dropping a subject because it's your worst subject. -
I also thought to be exempted from MT must be of medical reason. But for those children who grow up in other countries are also allowed to be exempted, they however have to choose another second language to fulfill bilingual education requirement.
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ruohoo97:
I also thought to be exempted from MT must be of medical reason. But for those children who grow up in other countries are also allowed to be exempted, they however have to choose another second language to fulfill bilingual education requirement.
For PSLE at least , these overseas kids do not need to do any second language. Only 3 subjects. Many of these kids come back to attend school during summer holidays in their p6 year and then leave right after taking PSLE to return late for their school year in the other country . Enough on their plates already ! And rather commendable considering the amount of time they actually have in preparing for PSLE. -
phankao:
maybe it applies for foreigners.. but her ds was advised to take chi in p1, but since failing it till p6.. fyi, she appeal to the sch which gone thru many ding dongs b4 they came back to say since it is her ds/s worst subject, they will allow him to drop but got to take another language...
I've never heard that you can drop due to it being the \"worst subject\". It's either the child has a learning disability that is certified by a psychologist and the exemption is approved by MOE, or that the child has been away with parents out of Singapore for an extended period - for which, also need to apply to MOE for approval.verykiasumummy:
thks for ur info... so there is a difference whether to drop it due to worst subject or drop due to medical reasons...
Can \"suka, suka\" drop subject just bc not do well in it? THen if my child always fail math, I can apply to \"drop\", ah? :yikes:
of cos, not suka suka, she wasnt given that option to drop until her ds was p6. the sch kept saying not advisable, not recommended so drag drag drag till p6... -
jtoh:
yes that's true... but the options for 2nd language were native too.... haha...
Your friend's case is different. She's a foreigner so she has a valid reason to drop the MT which is not native to her. That is why her son was asked to choose another language as a 2nd language instead.verykiasumummy:
oh was bringing up about exemption from mt to my fren and she said exemption doesnt mean no more mt... it just means no written exam...
her ds dropped mt in p5 due to mt being the worst subject and it was approved. but she was later informed that she has to choose any language for her ds.. according to her, the list includes thai, german, french, japanese, spanish..... and in the end she chose french...
they were given a list of schools that offer that french class and her ds got to attend it like it were school, not like tuition where u can skip when u cant make it...
this is of cos from my fren, her exp... dunno if it applies to any parent here??
There is no such thing as dropping a subject because it's your worst subject. -
slmkhoo:
My daughter is one of these kids. We were back in Singapore for 3 mths for PSLE and then we are overseas again until next year (Sec 2). The school has not said anything about needing another language if she is exempted from MT, but since we want her to try Chinese anyway, we haven't pursued this.[/quote]Hi slmkhoo, I'm just curious, why would you like your daughter to take PSLE though she has been studying overseas?phankao:
[quote=\"ruohoo97\"]I also thought to be exempted from MT must be of medical reason. But for those children who grow up in other countries are also allowed to be exempted, they however have to choose another second language to fulfill bilingual education requirement.
For PSLE at least , these overseas kids do not need to do any second language. Only 3 subjects. Many of these kids come back to attend school during summer holidays in their p6 year and then leave right after taking PSLE to return late for their school year in the other country . Enough on their plates already ! And rather commendable considering the amount of time they actually have in preparing for PSLE.
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