Comparing Science Enrichment Programs

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I am also interested in Science at Newton Apple. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[rayjay]

Anyone has any comments on Starquest Enrichment @ King’s Arcade?

[weatherbee]

Kitty:

Hi All,

Just want to share my opinions on Mind Stretcher.
My girl was with Mind Stretcher for 1.5 years. It is undeniable that their notes are really good. But I realised not much teaching is conducted in class.
On every lesson, students will be given worksheets to be done in class. And teachers will go through the mistakes on the previous worksheets that has been marked. However, teacher will only go through questions that most students can't answered. Imagine if the class is 2 hours, how much time is left for teaching if students are doing a set worksheet during lesson ?!?!
Personally felt it is pointless doing the worksheets blindly if students don't even have the concept and knowledge to answer.

However, please note above findings is concluded as per how my gal's teacher conducted the class. It does/might not apply for all teachers/classes in Mind Stretcher.

Then if most students can answer the questions but my child can't answer?

[Kitty]

Hi weatherbee,

The teacher will ask u to go through the notes yourself as answer can be found there. If still unsure, you may ask the teacher after the lesson.

[lurline]

My dc attends the MS science for the past 2 yrs. It is true that they focus more on worksheet. However, the teacher goes through all the questions in the class.

[24hr-mum]

tks. i m

also contemplatg newton apple thomson

[Neosan60]

some parents seem to focus on experiments and hands on when it comes to science for their dcs. but for me and also as advised by some good tutors i met, they suggest for more technical skills and answering skills, because you need to apply all these in exams in schools to do well. some children might just enjoy experiments for the fun of it, but have little takeaway from the experiments.

[Charnic]

CNS:

I will be checking Newton Apple in the east. Will update here again.

Went for the briefing last Saturday. According to them, no notes will be provided. However, kids will be given a blank piece of paper where the teacher will try to conceptualise the pointers to the kids by getting them to draw on the blank piece of paper. Rest of the lesson will be doing the MCQs and answering techniques.

May work for some but unfortunately, dun think it will work for my gal.. continue sourcing again. :xedfingers:

[Coolkidsrock2]

Neosan60:

some parents seem to focus on experiments and hands on when it comes to science for their dcs. but for me and also as advised by some good tutors i met, they suggest for more technical skills and answering skills, because you need to apply all these in exams in schools to do well. some children might just enjoy experiments for the fun of it, but have little takeaway from the experiments.

Agreed. Experiments are fun but not every child is aware of what the takeaway is. It feels almost like the school is not teaching anything at all. Every day is a blur as they do not seem to know what is going on.

I feel that after going one big round, the way which works for my kids is the traditional way. I personally prefer the tutors who are old school in their way of teaching. Even my kids feel that there is more value add in attending their lessons.

[julialai]

mamona:

89 views but no answer yet. Appreciate if some one suggest some tuition centre.

I know of a really good tutor from tuition centre @ Holland area. She's one of the best kept secrets, many high ability kids under her in my DS's school but parents kiasu or selfish, don't want to recommend. Slowly one by one quit own tuition and switch to her. After I sent my son to her, I see why the kids love her, very inspiring. Can pm u if you don't mind the travel.