2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[janet88]

son just told me…sa1 in 6 weeks’ time.


class tests are very important as it helps to bring up marks for exams…next week 2 tests coming up.

[Love Clouds]

Augmum:

mummy so kiasu:

[quote=\"Love Clouds\"]Thanks for the advice, Augmum.

My DD said that her teachers gave them notes, so she doesn't want to buy any guide. However, as I usually work late and can't help her, I thought it is good to have some guidebook. Maybe I should wait and see her CA1 results first.

CA1 results should be out by last month. Not many guides books for Sec 1, unlike PSLE.

No.....CA1 results are not out....
Pupils only get to know the level tests' results, but not OVERALL CA1 results
For DHS, CA1 refers to the period from Jan to May....

Loveclouds,
u can refer to my posting in DHS....the breakdown of percentage for sec1 exam.....

Thanks Augmum,
Very useful info. As I don't check on her work and sign only when she passes the papers to me, I panicked when I saw one of the HCL tests she got C (big difference in marks from pri sch). For other subjects, so far so good.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=5346&start=2420[/quote]

[Augmum]

Love Clouds:

Thanks Augmum,
Very useful info. As I don't check on her work and sign only when she passes the papers to me, I panicked when I saw one of the HCL tests she got C (big difference in marks from pri sch). For other subjects, so far so good.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=5346&start=2420

U're welcome....
Dont panic lah.....C is a rather common grade for HCL in DHS...( esp so for first few tests)
Yes.....is a big shock when compared to HCL marks obtained in Primary sch....

Dont need to feel discourage, instead continue to thrive N work hard on it...
The sch environment, together with their HCL teachers' teachings and curriculum would bring them to greater height....

[kitty2]

Anyone can share how your kids prepare their SA1 as there are so many subjects to digest!!!! :sad:

[weatherbee]

fifiyeo:

kwcllf:

[quote=\"fifiyeo\"]Got a friend her sec 1 son got girlfriend now. How?


I told her to send him to school and pick him up whenever possible so it will cut down the out of school interaction time with the girl and maybe that will make the relationship die a natural death. Upfront confrontation I think is not a good idea.

At beginning of the year, we attended DS' school talk. There was a briefing from the school's councillor and were told that BGR is a big No No.

Perhaps, your friend may want to get some advice from the school's councillor?

I also told her that BGR is not good at this age and my friend knows that too. But she feels that by imposing that rule, she is not being fair to her boy. I don't think she will want to talk to the school about this. Anyway, I told her that teens need to feel very loved at home or they will need to find 'love' elsewhere.They don't make good decisions at this age, often full of attitude but we as parents just have to still show a lot of love instead of quarrelling with them.[/quote]This is a very sensitive topic. Lucky my daughter hasnt had this issue yet. I dont really know how to advise as I had my first boyfriend when I was 16.

[weatherbee]

janet_lee88:

Son received his first results from common test...A for history, geography, math and home economics (fried rice). English, Chinese and literature he has B.

I encouraged him to continue working hard and not be complacent. I am happy for him...it is a form of motivation to see A.

:rahrah:

[weatherbee]

Love Clouds:

My DD1's CA1 is graded from Jan till May, that's why I am worried as I can't follow.

Wow. I am beginning to worry now. It is so hard to cope with so many things in our lives - with work and children. I hope that in Sec Sch, I can relax a bit and let them take responsibility in their own studies.

[janet88]

weatherbee:

Love Clouds:

My DD1's CA1 is graded from Jan till May, that's why I am worried as I can't follow.

Wow. I am beginning to worry now. It is so hard to cope with so many things in our lives - with work and children. I hope that in Sec Sch, I can relax a bit and let them take responsibility in their own studies.

i am also facing the same issues.
can't exactly relax as son is still very playful. have to monitor him closer now that he is in sec school. supposed to have geography test today...last night while i was in the loo, he sneaked out to watch tv and when i came out, he told me he was doing something else.

[vinegar]

janet_lee88:

son just told me...sa1 in 6 weeks' time.


class tests are very important as it helps to bring up marks for exams...next week 2 tests coming up.

Hi Janet,
What is the difference btw class tests & SA? Will class tests marks be added into result?

[fifiyeo]

janet_lee88:

i am also facing the same issues.
can't exactly relax as son is still very playful. have to monitor him closer now that he is in sec school. supposed to have geography test today...last night while i was in the loo, he sneaked out to watch tv and when i came out, he told me he was doing something else.

:rotflmao: Janet, that sounds familiar! I guess we parents are mostly in the same shoes. Mine also doing this all the time. All they need is for someone to call me or wait for me to cook or go shower... then both also :siam: