MP echoes calls for PSLE to be scrapped

[mgnvr]

Resgmom,


I don’t know if the kids have tuition, SAHP, or are just bright. The expectation of them is high. Already in the previous test, they are tested on modeling and as usual my dd didn’t get the concept.

[janet88]

PM said PSLE will not be scrapped, but tweaked.

This was mentioned on the first day of PSLE…meaning the change will not happen yet.

Much emphasis has been placed on PSLE bcos of secondary school posting.

[verykiasumummy]

janet_lee88:

PM said PSLE will not be scrapped, but tweaked.

This was mentioned on the first day of PSLE...meaning the change will not happen yet.

Much emphasis has been placed on PSLE bcos of secondary school posting.

hi janet,

may i know where u see this??

[janet88]

verykiasumummy:

janet_lee88:

PM said PSLE will not be scrapped, but tweaked.

This was mentioned on the first day of PSLE...meaning the change will not happen yet.

Much emphasis has been placed on PSLE bcos of secondary school posting.

hi janet,

may i know where u see this??

Front page today.

[janet88]

In today’s ST forum, a grandfather asked why he doesn’t need tuition but his grandson does. PM Lee said PSLE will not be scrapped but will be tweaked.


Schools have placed so much emphasis that we have to push our kids, but I don’t think parents should take all the blame. Look at the prelim papers set by the schools. Their intention is to create a ‘wake up call’ to students.
*The Math problems are a play of the English language.
*Science concepts tested are not found in textbooks.
*English textbook doesn’t teach anything.

Just doing past year paper after paper, but they are not marked or else swopped, neither are answers explained or the correct way to answer is not taught to teach/help students. Some teachers even tell parents that the expensive tutors they hire are not coaching kids in school homework !!!
This is totally absurd !!! Even when I was in school then, my Chinese tutor did not coach me in homework. He was hired to coach/guide me.

I think the top brass should investigate such ridiculous incidents happening.

[verykiasumummy]

janet_lee88:

In today's ST forum, a grandfather asked why he doesn't need tuition but his grandson does. PM Lee said PSLE will not be scrapped but will be tweaked.


Schools have placed so much emphasis that we have to push our kids, but I don't think parents should take all the blame. Look at the prelim papers set by the schools. Their intention is to create a 'wake up call' to students.
*The Math problems are a play of the English language.
*Science concepts tested are not found in textbooks.
*English textbook doesn't teach anything.

Just doing past year paper after paper, but they are not marked or else swopped, neither are answers explained or the correct way to answer is not taught to teach/help students. Some teachers even tell parents that the expensive tutors they hire are not coaching kids in school homework !!!
This is totally absurd !!! Even when I was in school then, my Chinese tutor did not coach me in homework. He was hired to coach/guide me.

I think the top brass should investigate such ridiculous incidents happening.

was this a post in ST forum??

how come i find the tone like u, janet??

sorry...

[verykiasumummy]

janet_lee88:

In today's ST forum, a grandfather asked why he doesn't need tuition but his grandson does. PM Lee said PSLE will not be scrapped but will be tweaked.


Schools have placed so much emphasis that we have to push our kids, but I don't think parents should take all the blame. Look at the prelim papers set by the schools. Their intention is to create a 'wake up call' to students.
*The Math problems are a play of the English language.
*Science concepts tested are not found in textbooks.
*English textbook doesn't teach anything.
Just doing past year paper after paper, but they are not marked or else swopped, neither are answers explained or the correct way to answer is not taught to teach/help students. Some teachers even tell parents that the expensive tutors they hire are not coaching kids in school homework !!!
This is totally absurd !!! Even when I was in school then, my Chinese tutor did not coach me in homework. He was hired to coach/guide me.

I think the top brass should investigate such ridiculous incidents happening.

the highlighted is like an objective of the moe... they had planned it this way, not by coincidence!!

wonder why still so many foreigners eyeing our sg education system...

[sunnymumsy]

janet_lee88:

In today's ST forum, a grandfather asked why he doesn't need tuition but his grandson does. PM Lee said PSLE will not be scrapped but will be tweaked.


Schools have placed so much emphasis that we have to push our kids, but I don't think parents should take all the blame. Look at the prelim papers set by the schools. Their intention is to create a 'wake up call' to students.
*The Math problems are a play of the English language.
*Science concepts tested are not found in textbooks.
*English textbook doesn't teach anything.

Just doing past year paper after paper, but they are not marked or else swopped, neither are answers explained or the correct way to answer is not taught to teach/help students. Some teachers even tell parents that the expensive tutors they hire are not coaching kids in school homework !!!
This is totally absurd !!! Even when I was in school then, my Chinese tutor did not coach me in homework. He was hired to coach/guide me.

I think the top brass should investigate such ridiculous incidents happening.

Well, can't really blame the teachers - the marking load is so heavy for them. Unfortunately, we parents need to do our part at home.. for the really busy ones (like me), we are lucky if we find a private teacher who can help out with going through the past yr papers! i send her for a grp class but the teacher is good. she will put aside time to go through the past yr papers that the teachers in school cannot cover.

[janet88]

Foreigners like SG education bcos kids are encouraged to take up Chinese, and that is an asset. That is why Jim Rogers sent his daughters to Nanyang Pri. I cannot deny that the Chinese language is unimportant especially with such vast businesses in China.


But the REAL problem now are those mentioned earlier. Why Singapore has become a ‘tuition nation’ is because of the exams our kids face in school. It may be a Math paper, but the questions are a play of the English language. Hubby and I coached son Science for several years but he couldn’t score. Teachers always tell parents during PTMs that ‘key words’ must be present. Come on, it’s not as easy as that.

If we want to rely less on tuition, subjects taught in school should be delivered with quality and not ‘touch-and-go’. 7 hours spent in school should be quality.

[verykiasumummy]

7 hours of quality teaching means 100% teachers must be dedicated, passionate about teaching, love kids and work wonders…


how many percent of such teachers do u think ur dc’s school has?