Exemption from MT (Chinese)
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ammonite:
How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh...... -
ammonite:
How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh...... -
Oh dear, very stressful indeed.it sounds like she has a very weak foundation. Is she able to distinguish the words and tones? You can look up dyslexia in Chinese.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2004/sep/23/research.highereducation2
See if this rings any bell for you.
I suggest you speak to the teachers ASAP, so that you know if you have to aggressively push her standards up. You may have to start at a lower level and speed up. If the gap between her level and the teaching materials are too wide,she will not gain anything. You have to meet her at her level, and then speed her up. -
Parent2008:
Have you thought about letting her watch Chinese shows? It doesn't really matter what she watches - dramas, cartoons. It may be that she's not getting enough exposure to the language and if she immerses herself more into it in an enjoyable way, she'll understand it better. Do you and your spouse speak Chinese? If so, it may help to speak Chinese at home as much as you can (although you've probably already tried this).ammonite:
How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh...... -
Attolia:
[/quote]Have you thought about letting her watch Chinese shows? It doesn't really matter what she watches - dramas, cartoons. It may be that she's not getting enough exposure to the language and if she immerses herself more into it in an enjoyable way, she'll understand it better. Do you and your spouse speak Chinese? If so, it may help to speak Chinese at home as much as you can (although you've probably already tried this).[/quoteParent2008:
[quote=\"ammonite\"]How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh......
done all that. even bought Korean drama. now its looking for way out. Thnks for listening. but we have given up. prefer to save Whats left of her confidence. -
Attolia:
[/quote]Have you thought about letting her watch Chinese shows? It doesn't really matter what she watches - dramas, cartoons. It may be that she's not getting enough exposure to the language and if she immerses herself more into it in an enjoyable way, she'll understand it better. Do you and your spouse speak Chinese? If so, it may help to speak Chinese at home as much as you can (although you've probably already tried this).[/quoteParent2008:
[quote=\"ammonite\"]How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh......
done all that. even bought Korean drama. now its looking for way out. Thnks for listening. but we have given up. prefer to save Whats left of her confidence. -
Attolia:
[/quote]Have you thought about letting her watch Chinese shows? It doesn't really matter what she watches - dramas, cartoons. It may be that she's not getting enough exposure to the language and if she immerses herself more into it in an enjoyable way, she'll understand it better. Do you and your spouse speak Chinese? If so, it may help to speak Chinese at home as much as you can (although you've probably already tried this).[/quoteParent2008:
[quote=\"ammonite\"]How old is she? Which area is she poor in?
She is 11, P5. She is poor in almost all areas. there is almost no way to quality. she tries hard and can get 100 for ting xie but yet don't know the meaning and how to use contextually. there is then a cascading effect in the application of the language and it arise in comprehension, fill in the blanks. I analysed and basically she doesn't understand the language. we tried many teacher and methods and to no avail. this is the last straw and we have given up trying. the stakes are just way too high and we are just running out of time. sigh......
done all that. even bought Korean drama. now its looking for way out. Thnks for listening. but we have given up. prefer to save Whats left of her confidence. -
IMHO, please don’t give up. She would ‘tune in’ somehow in future. Since the time is so limited, might try to get her exempted(if she is eligible). Getting exempted doesn’t means quit learning MT. She would continue learn in school and she could get extra tuition at home, but she will not do any MT exam. She would be able to concentrate on other subjects. CMIIW. Cheers…
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peterch:
IMHO, please don't give up. She would 'tune in' somehow in future. Since the time is so limited, might try to get her exempted(if she is eligible). Getting exempted doesn't means quit learning MT. She would continue learn in school and she could get extra tuition at home, but she will not do any MT exam. She would be able to concentrate on other subjects. CMIIW. Cheers.....
Thats exactly what I am looking at doing and hoping forumers can help to direct what areas I can consider looking at which can make her eligible for exemption other than testing for dyslexia. Also any recommendation for people psychologist to talk to would be appreciated. Thanks! -
Parent2008:
Talk to the school? I think there are some whose Chinese really cannot make it got exempted from psle. Is she doing foundation Chinese?peterch:
IMHO, please don't give up. She would 'tune in' somehow in future. Since the time is so limited, might try to get her exempted(if she is eligible). Getting exempted doesn't means quit learning MT. She would continue learn in school and she could get extra tuition at home, but she will not do any MT exam. She would be able to concentrate on other subjects. CMIIW. Cheers.....
Thats exactly what I am looking at doing and hoping forumers can help to direct what areas I can consider looking at which can make her eligible for exemption other than testing for dyslexia. Also any recommendation for people psychologist to talk to would be appreciated. Thanks!
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