2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[rains]

TheAnswer:

Teachers in schools barely teach anything. They seem to think that all students have tuition.

Common complain: teach easy stuff during class but tests and exams all the hard questions appear

Take the challenge: be a teacher - in a school.

[Coolkidsrock2]

fifiyeo:

mummy so kiasu:

[quote=\"fifiyeo\"]We don't really have that much homework. I think DS quite happy in his school. Me too. Got mini tests but not always inform before hand so it's like a surprise surprise thing. Also good cos no need to stress over them. So I tell DS just have to do regular revisions and listen in class and do all his work properly every time since he might not get a chance to prepare for those class tests.

My boy does not have much homework too. Except a lot of tests. His school Math standard is very high. Half the class failed the Math test, Indices. According to one of his classmates, it is a Sec 3 topic.

DS always tells me got quite a number of failures every test. Wonder if their standards are low or the paper is hard???[/quote]DD also does not have much homework. Test scores are acceptable, in fact even better than in primary school even though no tuition now.

Like in primary school, every test has students scoring extremely well as well as students failing. By the same token, within such scores, there are children with/without children.

My humble opinion is that the takeaway is different from each child.

But in both primary and secondary schools, the teachers are available to help if the child seeks assistance.

[janet88]

My son in Sec 1 this year have teachers who prepare own worksheets and genuinely teach. His humanities subject teachers go all the way to help students...but these subjects are just once a week. Literature is tough.

He is very happy in this school and doesn't want to transfer...which is also good since school is near home...easy for me to monitor :evil:

Class tests are frequent...keep students on the ball....but class is informed of the dates. Just completed common tests...so far did quite well, except literature which was saved by class test result.

[Rhyll]

I agree with Janet that tuition is a MUST. And yes, the sch always teach the basic of a topic BUT will test them on diff or complex questions which the students have never seen. REASON : To sieve out the better students. BUT the truth is, they are not the BEST students but the well-prepared-by-tuition-centers students.

So those who are lucky to find the right tutor or tuition centre will be the BEST students.

[janet88]

Rhyll:

I agree with Janet that tuition is a MUST. And yes, the sch always teach the basic of a topic BUT will test them on diff or complex questions which the students have never seen. REASON : To sieve out the better students. BUT the truth is, they are not the BEST students but the well-prepared-by-tuition-centers students.

So those who are lucky to find the right tutor or tuition centre will be the BEST students.

Though son's teachers are teaching more, I still dare not let go of my tutors...it is because of the back up of tutors which helps my son understand what they are being taught in school. Yes, Rhyll...you are right. Questions tested during tests/questions are difficult. Tutors provide a backup as they will guide son in areas he has difficulty in. Secondary English is no joke.

[wonderm]

Just to share what I observe, in Sec school (since this is a Sec school thread):


School teachers do teach although some teachers teach better than others. I think this is expected, no different in any other industries.

While teachers teach, the students are also expected to do self learning to cover more breath and depth. This may be more so for some schools and some classes. In general, the stronger (in academics) the students, the more they are expected to do self learning.

Tuition is NOT a MUST although some students do need and have tuitions. The best students (in academic) usually are the ones who do not have any tuition. Those who do have a lot of tuition do not always perform well.

I think to do well in studies, the child’s learning ability and learning attitude count much more than whether they have tuition or not, more so as they move up to Sec and JC and beyond.

[BeContented]

wonderm:

Just to share what I observe, in Sec school (since this is a Sec school thread):


School teachers do teach although some teachers teach better than others. I think this is expected, no different in any other industries.

While teachers teach, the students are also expected to do self learning to cover more breath and depth. This may be more so for some schools and some classes. In general, the stronger (in academics) the students, the more they are expected to do self learning.

Tuition is NOT a MUST although some students do need and have tuitions. The best students (in academic) usually are the ones who do not have any tuition. Those who do have a lot of tuition do not always perform well.

I think to do well in studies, the child's learning ability and learning attitude count much more than whether they have tuition or not, more so as they move up to Sec and JC and beyond.

:goodpost:

[vinegar]

wonderm:

Just to share what I observe, in Sec school (since this is a Sec school thread):


School teachers do teach although some teachers teach better than others. I think this is expected, no different in any other industries.

While teachers teach, the students are also expected to do self learning to cover more breath and depth. This may be more so for some schools and some classes. In general, the stronger (in academics) the students, the more they are expected to do self learning.

Tuition is NOT a MUST although some students do need and have tuitions. The best students (in academic) usually are the ones who do not have any tuition. Those who do have a lot of tuition do not always perform well.

I think to do well in studies, the child's learning ability and learning attitude count much more than whether they have tuition or not, more so as they move up to Sec and JC and beyond.

u r right. My DH said the same thing too. He advised me to hand off totally,if not,he forever won't learn.
Now i slowly teach him how to study by himself independent.Start by teaching him to capture notes during lessons,highlight the impt words,search information by himself.
I realise this was how we learnt in the past coz my mum is illiterate n dad busy in work.

[janet88]

wonderm:

Just to share what I observe, in Sec school (since this is a Sec school thread):


School teachers do teach although some teachers teach better than others. I think this is expected, no different in any other industries.

While teachers teach, the students are also expected to do self learning to cover more breath and depth. This may be more so for some schools and some classes. In general, the stronger (in academics) the students, the more they are expected to do self learning.

Tuition is NOT a MUST although some students do need and have tuitions. The best students (in academic) usually are the ones who do not have any tuition. Those who do have a lot of tuition do not always perform well.

It is not possible to have tuition for all 7-8 subjects at secondary level...for humanities subjects, I told son he has to read and study in-depth on his own...especially literature. Geog and history hubby and I can explain but studying them is still his responsibility. Time is very tight and precious at secondary level...so I have to limit what tuition he needs badly.

[fifiyeo]

wonderm:

Just to share what I observe, in Sec school (since this is a Sec school thread):


School teachers do teach although some teachers teach better than others. I think this is expected, no different in any other industries.

While teachers teach, the students are also expected to do self learning to cover more breath and depth. This may be more so for some schools and some classes. In general, the stronger (in academics) the students, the more they are expected to do self learning.

Tuition is NOT a MUST although some students do need and have tuitions. The best students (in academic) usually are the ones who do not have any tuition. Those who do have a lot of tuition do not always perform well.

I think to do well in studies, the child's learning ability and learning attitude count much more than whether they have tuition or not, more so as they move up to Sec and JC and beyond.

I agree. Tuition does help those who need it. DS no.1 needs a lot of 1-1 coaching, DS no.2 left on his own clocking less hours at the study desk does better than the brother. I guess learning ability and attitude counts.