Exemption from MT (Chinese)
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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! -
Was she assessed for dyslexia in Chinese as well as English? Some studies indicate that a person can be dyslexic in one language but not another. See:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2004/sep/23/research.highereducation2
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2009/10/12/its-all-chinese-to-me-dyslexia-has-big-differences-in-english-and-chinese/
I recall that a friend of mine had her daughter diagnosed as having Chinese dyslexia, but she was OK in English. She was exempted from MT at PSLE in 2011. -
slmkhoo:
Moe does not recgnise Chinese dyslexia according to my psychologist and das. if you can, please help me ask your friend where her daughter was diagnosed? that is what I am looking for. thanks!Was she assessed for dyslexia in Chinese as well as English? Some studies indicate that a person can be dyslexic in one language but not another. See:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2004/sep/23/research.highereducation2
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2009/10/12/its-all-chinese-to-me-dyslexia-has-big-differences-in-english-and-chinese/
I recall that a friend of mine had her daughter diagnosed as having Chinese dyslexia, but she was OK in English. She was exempted from MT at PSLE in 2011. -
Parent2008:
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Moe does not recgnise Chinese dyslexia according to my psychologist and das. if you can, please help me ask your friend where her daughter was diagnosed? that is what I am looking for. thanks!slmkhoo:
Was she assessed for dyslexia in Chinese as well as English? Some studies indicate that a person can be dyslexic in one language but not another. See:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2004/sep/23/research.highereducation2
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2009/10/12/its-all-chinese-to-me-dyslexia-has-big-differences-in-english-and-chinese/
I recall that a friend of mine had her daughter diagnosed as having Chinese dyslexia, but she was OK in English. She was exempted from MT at PSLE in 2011. -
We are thinking of applying to MOE to waive my dd’s Chinese exemption. She got her exemption because we were away in the US for a long time, and she was pretty resistant to Chinese when we first came back. She is entering Sec 1 next year, and we think she should do Chinese now that she is more matured. We think she should be able to do it as long as she puts in the effort with the right learning attitude (she has been attending Higher Chinese classes in school all these years). She herself is also willing to do it now. Do you think it is advisable? What are the challenges in sec sch Chinese (not Higher Chinese)? Do you think MOE would grant the waiver?
Thanks!
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