S'pore scores in maths, science and reading

[iRabbit]

Yup, I'm equally proud our kids hold their own when benchmark against the world's best. Very often MOE gets the short end of the stick from ks parents here.


So credit when credit is due. :rahrah:

[BeContented]

FQW:

Yup, I'm equally proud our kids hold their own when benchmark against the world's best. Very often MOE gets the short end of the stick from ks parents here.


So credit when credit is due. :rahrah:

Agree.

[wendychooi1975]

Good job… our kids and also MOE

[teddy]

ChiefKiasu:

Thanks FQW. We've always been proud of the achievements of our educational system vis-a-vis other countries. It's the result of the close attention and support that Singapore parents give to our children wrt academic results. While it is great that MOE is trying to shift focus to providing a more holistic education beyond academic excellence, academic excellence must always remain a foundation stone supporting the altar of meritocracy. I would hate to see Singapore disappear from the TIMMS index within the next decade.

Yes, I must say credits go to parents.
Don't worry la, as you accurately pointed out, parents will still step in and intervene regardless of which direction that MOE is trying to shift. Kiasuism in our bloods. :boogie:

[teddy]

Top 10 scoring nations on the TIMSS study:

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[Rational_Parent]

ChiefKiasu:

Thanks FQW. We've always been proud of the achievements of our educational system vis-a-vis other countries. It's the result of the close attention and support that Singapore parents give to our children wrt academic results. While it is great that MOE is trying to shift focus to providing a more holistic education beyond academic excellence, academic excellence must always remain a foundation stone supporting the altar of meritocracy. I would hate to see Singapore disappear from the TIMMS index within the next decade.

Agree. MOE must not deviate too much from academic excellence for it is the \"passport\" to reputed higher education institutions.

[atrecord]

Rational_Parent:

ChiefKiasu:

Thanks FQW. We've always been proud of the achievements of our educational system vis-a-vis other countries. It's the result of the close attention and support that Singapore parents give to our children wrt academic results. While it is great that MOE is trying to shift focus to providing a more holistic education beyond academic excellence, academic excellence must always remain a foundation stone supporting the altar of meritocracy. I would hate to see Singapore disappear from the TIMMS index within the next decade.

Agree. MOE must not deviate too much from academic excellence for it is the \"passport\" to reputed higher education institutions.

MOE is discouraging teaching materials from being exam-oriented, instead choosing to focus on learning. Let's hope this will not result in the kids losing their by now exam-smart attitude.

[Sun_2010]

teddy:

ChiefKiasu:

Thanks FQW. We've always been proud of the achievements of our educational system vis-a-vis other countries. It's the result of the close attention and support that Singapore parents give to our children wrt academic results. While it is great that MOE is trying to shift focus to providing a more holistic education beyond academic excellence, academic excellence must always remain a foundation stone supporting the altar of meritocracy. I would hate to see Singapore disappear from the TIMMS index within the next decade.

Yes, I must say credits go to parents.
Don't worry la, as you accurately pointed out, parents will still step in and intervene regardless of which direction that MOE is trying to shift. Kiasuism in our bloods. :boogie:

... that is not necessariliy a good thing :siam: