PSLE 2012 - Results Discussion

[Melodies]

janet_lee88:

phankao:

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So moving on, I really hope my son will get to enjoy his school :xedfingers: and TEACHERS WHO TEACH. I am not asking for too much right ?
Ultimately, this is the REASON why our kids go to school.

I really wish this is the case. My boy who just finished Sec 1 this year - we had to get him a Math tutor halfway thru the year. And he improved significantly. And when I asked him why, he said he understands his tutor, but he doesn't understand his school teacher even when he approaches the teacher for clarification. And... his school teacher is always \"so busy\". Make appointment and 90% of the time don't turn up or is rushing to go off.

I think will need to get him a Science tutor soon too for Sec 2, so he can understand his school syllabus instead of bungling thru with school teachers.

*sigh*. when I was in sec sch, it was the school tr who helped me improve significantly. Not a tutor that we have to pay extra money to.

So that means sec and primary school is the same? Tutors, not teachers help child understand syllabus :faint: I am having my worries about son and whether he can cope with math and science. Die lah, 8-9 subjects.[/quote]Janet, don't give up! keep fighting!!! This is not an isolated case, even GEPper in sec are not spared, some are attending tuition too in sec... Do keep sharing your experiences and hopefully MOE will hear this and intervene..Just VERY Unhealthy now...n we don't want this to continue... :hugs:

[isetan]

Hi melodies,


You seen GEPers taking tuition in sec? Rare case or common in sight? Just curious to know.

[Melodies]

I have to be very careful with my words.

Sadly, I happened to know some GEPpers are attending tuition and heard some from others. I really can't comment whether it is a rare case or common in sight as I don't have the statistics.

That's why I'm asking parents to share their experiences..

isetan:

Hi melodies,

You seen GEPers taking tuition in sec? Rare case or common in sight? Just curious to know.

[janet88]

Son still has Chinese and English tuition...I simply cannot take that risk.

Did consider math bcos he is weak in that subject. Oh man, just when I am done with madness this year :stupid: 40 in a class in sec 1 and what phankao mentioned made me damn scared :nailbite:

I cannot afford similar problem faced last year...scrambling to get a tutor after failing math at ca1 and sa1. What is the meaning of this? Why must we parents pay for tutors when kids attend school? Where is the logic? :rant:
I know the girl who scored 270 and above...she has tuition.

[janet88]

My tutors do not spoon feed him.

I do not do that either…if he encounters anything he doesn’t understand and informs me, I press for details. He is one fella lazy to think…slightly better now. As he doesn’t have strong foundation in languages and Math, he will fail…i cannot afford that when he is marginally close at express stream.
Once his math is better after exam, I will wean him off.

[zeemimi]

janet_lee88:

So that means sec and primary school is the same? Tutors, not teachers help child understand syllabus :faint: I am having my worries about son and whether he can cope with math and science. Die lah, 8-9 subjects.

I don't think every school is like that la. My DD in sec 3 now. Since pri school only take tuition in Chinese be cos we speak little Chinese at home. But she has really good teachers in sec school most of the time. She can also whatsapp her teachers with questions about her school work.

I don't advocate tuition as the easy way out. It is ok not to score the highest. Let the kids learn how to learn n study independently. I fear many of our Singapore kids are over reliant on tutor. With so many subjects in sec school + cca, where got time to go for so many tuition?

[CQmummy]

Hi, I am new to this forum and need some advice.


My girl got 257 + 2 PSLE result.
here are 6 choices.
1)DUNMAN HIGH
2)NJC
3)CEDAR IP
4)MGS IP
5)CEDAR O LEVEL
6)MGS O LEVEL

Please advise if any other option or good opinion

Thank you

[Rational_Parent]

zeemimi:

I don't advocate tuition as the easy way out. It is ok not to score the highest. Let the kids learn how to learn n study independently. I fear many of our Singapore kids are over reliant on tutor. With so many subjects in sec school + cca, where got time to go for so many tuition?

Sound advice.

Every teacher, whether from schools or tuition centres, will have one painful problem that will not go away anytime soon, and that is this - it is impossible for the teacher to comprehensively tailor their teaching method to every student under his/her wing and make them better students. This is because every student is different in every way in the first place. This is why many in the know are advocating for smaller class size in school.

One-on-one tuition may help for students who are weaker than their peers, but the environment a child is in is important. If the environment (e.g. class) has a strong presence for learning (i.e. students discussing and sharing views openly, have drive to do well and are helpful, dedicated teachers, etc) then the child can strives in that environment and will have a better chance to do well academically and holistically. Check with your child if he interacts with his/her class or school mates, what kind of topics they usually indulged in, and so forth. This should tell you whether your child is benefitting away from home (e.g. school, tuition centres, church, etc) or otherwise. Does your child call others up for chit-chat and/or does the child gets call from classmates and friends? If yes and if those that the child communicates with have sound background then the school and/or tuition centre are like vessels for the child to sail towards his/her goal. This sort of interaction is akin to parents sharing and providing alternate views in this forum. We all benefitted, don't we?

Tuition can help a child no doubt, but beyond the 'O' level or just before it, learning independence becomes very crucial. This is one reason why some students who do not do well at an early age can excel later on as they matured. It is, therefore, imperative that we try to inculcate self-learning at an early age and avoid creating a child who is depend on parents and tuitions.

Of course, I am just sharing.

[nhps2012]

CQmummy:

Hi, I am new to this forum and need some advice.


My girl got 257 + 2 PSLE result.
here are 6 choices.
1)DUNMAN HIGH
2)NJC
3)CEDAR IP
4)MGS IP
5)CEDAR O LEVEL
6)MGS O LEVEL

Please advise if any other option or good opinion

Thank you

Is Dunman High the school you want most? If yes, I think you should be able to get in.

[CQmummy]

nhps2012:

CQmummy:

Hi, I am new to this forum and need some advice.


My girl got 257 + 2 PSLE result.
here are 6 choices.
1)DUNMAN HIGH
2)NJC
3)CEDAR IP
4)MGS IP
5)CEDAR O LEVEL
6)MGS O LEVEL

Please advise if any other option or good opinion

Thank you

Is Dunman High the school you want most? If yes, I think you should be able to get in.

Thanks for the fast response.

Yes, my girl wish to get into Dunman high.

In fact we are considering Dunman & NJC but NJC cop is 258. not sure how is the chances of getting in.