Mindstretcher - Discussion

[mother777]

Hi,


one of my friend i spoke to was telling about her another friend. she mentioned that her son is with MS for maths, english and science.

recently his scores for all subjects have dramatically improved. so she is also considering to send her DD1 to MS jurong east.

but reading recent blogs, it seems different story.

any body has reviews about mind stretcher @ jurong east?

[HAPPYH]

Mind Stretcher notes are really good (Both Maths and Science). But the teacher may or may not give individual attention to every child. They give worksheets and let the child do it. After that they will correct the worksheets and go thro’ the answers with them. If the child is so shy to ask if he/she can’t understand the explanation given by the teacher, then we will loose. If the child is outspoken and ask the teacher to explain until he/she understands the explanation, then , yes, Mind Stretcher is the good choice.


So can not just look the worksheets alone, let it be English/Maths/Science/Olympiad classes. We must also see the system will benefit our child or not.

[HAPPYH]

mother777:

Hi,


one of my friend i spoke to was telling about her another friend. she mentioned that her son is with MS for maths, english and science.

recently his scores for all subjects have dramatically improved. so she is also considering to send her DD1 to MS jurong east.

but reading recent blogs, it seems different story.

any body has reviews about mind stretcher @ jurong east?

As I mentioned in some other thread, Mind stretcher is good for those children who can ask the teacher to explain the concepts/explanation again if they dont understand. They usually give worksheets (really really good) and child must do. they will correct it and will go thro' all Qns or those mistakes only. If your child is shy to ask the teacher if he does not understand the explanation, that is it. You may end up explaining or teaching yr child at home. If you are sending your child to Mind stretcher, you must train your child to talk to the teacher if he is not sure. otherwise waste of time and money.

[tragicurlyhip]

hi all, ive learnt that mind stretchers require an entry test. does anyone know if it is needed even for those entering their pre-school programmes?

[HAPPYH]

tragicurlyhip:

hi all, ive learnt that mind stretchers require an entry test. does anyone know if it is needed even for those entering their pre-school programmes?

Hi

I don't think so. Even for their achiever levels (Primary), you dont need to take the test. The test is only for high achievers programme where they will teach more challenging/thinking related questions. Hope this helps.

[mfseng]

Hi,


I have no good impression on this tuition centre as well. I sent my 2 kids, P4 and P6 to Jurong East branch for English tuition for 1 year and did not see much improvement on them, especially the P4 whom I withdrew him 2 months before SA2 as I did not want to waste the time and money. I decided to teach him myself. They have meet the parent session for P6 pupil 2 months before the PSLE. The teacher was in hurry to entertain me and reminded me I was given 5 minutes for the session. My intention was trying to find out how to improve my daughter’s grade P6, so at the end, I left the centre with the status update only. What is the point of getting the status and not getting the solution ? I am not going to send them back to this centre anymore.

[phtthp]

hi Justicemom,


which branch is that - that is so arrogant ?

[Justicemom]

Hi


It’s one of the branches in the North. Specifically by a guy with a very condescending tone.

[phtthp]

Thanks for info, Justicemom.


since he so arrogant, boycott that branch!

[Justicemom]

You r welcome phtthp


Anyways, I decided to boycott the whole 'Brand'. Not worth instilling such values to my children. So in the end, I am currently teaching my own P3 n P4. Less the heartache and headache...