The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[phtthp]

llshirley4:

Hi,


Anyone went for the parent's workshop held recently? I was unable to go as my kids fell sick. I would like to register for the year end one. Was wondering how the workshop was like?

llshirley4, read your pm now.

[cel-tang]

llshirley4:

Hi,


Anyone went for the parent's workshop held recently? I was unable to go as my kids fell sick. I would like to register for the year end one. Was wondering how the workshop was like?

Very good, instructor was very clear and I was rather confused by all the new requirements but now I have a much better understanding. Overwhelmed with the demands still but more certain of what I can do.

[SAHM_TAN]

cel-tang:

llshirley4:

Hi,


Anyone went for the parent's workshop held recently? I was unable to go as my kids fell sick. I would like to register for the year end one. Was wondering how the workshop was like?

Very good, instructor was very clear and I was rather confused by all the new requirements but now I have a much better understanding. Overwhelmed with the demands still but more certain of what I can do.

The instructor did mention they are still waiting for more infor like sample papers and the list of exposition types of qns might not be limited to what were stated on the handouts.

[hquek]

Agree with cel-tang and sahm tan. There is no precedents nor has MOE give sample papers to schools so there still remains question marks in the air.


however, the pointers given about lateral thinking, talking to our kids about topics and about the stuff we see were really good. I tried practicing on my kid but fever lasted only 1 day. Will have to keep it up (after his SA2).

[SAHM_TAN]

hquek:

Agree with cel-tang and sahm tan. There is no precedents nor has MOE give sample papers to schools so there still remains question marks in the air.


however, the pointers given about lateral thinking, talking to our kids about topics and about the stuff we see were really good. I tried practicing on my kid but fever lasted only 1 day. Will have to keep it up (after his SA2).

Yes, the pointers were useful but a lot of work :faint: :rotflmao:

Wonder should I start subscribing to the newspaper

[quirkymum]

The new syllabus seems to require a lot more out of parents but like what the instructor mentioned, it is helping our kids get ready for their future and not just to do well for exams.


Am also going to subscribe to newspapers and maybe buy Newsweek?

[baobei06]

Dear Mummies,

Seem like TAS is quite popular in Kiasu parent. I am planning to send my girl for english enrichment class. Me not sure whether to send her to TAS / LP / LW / TLL
Any mummies care to share after sending TAS, does your child benefit from it / result is better?

[Monster Mummy]

baobei06:

Dear Mummies,

Seem like TAS is quite popular in Kiasu parent. I am planning to send my girl for english enrichment class. Me not sure whether to send her to TAS / LP / LW / TLL
Any mummies care to share after sending TAS, does your child benefit from it / result is better?

Hi,

I am not quite sure about the other centre. But for TAS does benefit for my child but there is one thing you might need to take note the class size is quite big where the max they go is 16. Therefore, it will be wise that you are try out the trial class and talk to the teacher before deciding which centre to sign up.

[Laurenwkids]

Best to go for trial or holiday class to try out. TAS class size is big but teaching is clear and my kids enjoy the classes and have shown improvement in their work. I think it really depends on the individual…if the centres have trial class, go for it. If not, you could talk to the teachers and find out more about their teaching methods?

[verykiasu]

their response time is horrid, the sms take many days to reply or even acknowledge