2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[GLORYmum]

Champion:

Mummy Janet, Happy New Year :hugs:

I have been reading your last few posts since you started this thread :salute: Hope what I am gonna say in the following, you will take it positively - It just my own humble opinions and hope it will encourage you :snuggles:

1) Place relationships first
Remind yourself that relationship is more important than results, and to look at what you can be thankful for in any situation. For example, when your son did not hit the targets he set for himself in any tests, you have to weigh what is more important. Do not harp on the results but take the opportunity to build the relationship with him from this small setback. Talk to him about how he felt, what went wrong and how he could have asked you for help instead of struggling on his own. Most important, Reiterate to him that you are on his side.

2) Look after yourself
When we don’t get enough sleep, our concentration, productivity and health will suffer. Lack of sleep also makes us more irritable and sensitive to others’ remarks.
Remember to connect with yourself and schedule in some me-time. Once in a while have packed lunch for the kids so that you can have some me-time in the morning and need not be too rush to prepare lunch.

Doing something that makes us happy everyday will soothe our frazzled nerves and re-energise us. I am a full-time working mummy so time with my kids are limited and thus precious :love: I am learning the parenting skills - day by day, bit by bit. I am a short-tempered person but I am learning to control and let go many small things.

When we approach challenges in a calm and constructive manner, our children will learn and mirror these positive behaviours. Being positive and looking on the bright side of things also helps to change your mood and the atmosphere in the family. So smile and the whole world will smile with you.

Champ, :goodpost:

[janet88]

Hi champion,

Thanks for the encouragement.
Since it is still the early stage of sec 1, I do not want to pressure him to score high marks...it is a steep learning curve this year with longer hours and more subjects. But the discipline to revise daily must be enforced.

4 subjects in a week in primary school, but now double the number of subjects and longer hours in school :roll:
English, (even his fav subject) Science is not easy. To help him, hubby and I have to read up to understand first.

[TheAnswer]

janet_lee88:

Hi champion,

Thanks for the encouragement.
Since it is still the early stage of sec 1, I do not want to pressure him to score high marks...it is a steep learning curve this year with longer hours and more subjects. But the discipline to revise daily must be enforced.

4 subjects in a week in primary school, but now double the number of subjects and longer hours in school :roll:
English, (even his fav subject) Science is not easy. To help him, hubby and I have to read up to understand first.

I really admire parents who put so much effort to help their kids. If you would like some recommended books, pm me. I will be glad to help

[janet88]

Hi TheAnswer,

Thanks for your offer.

I do not get Eng assessment books since my kids have tuition and use her materials. Same for Math (son). But if I need advice for recommendations of titles, I will PM you. Thanks again.

[TheAnswer]

janet_lee88:

Hi TheAnswer,

Thanks for your offer.

I do not get Eng assessment books since my kids have tuition and use her materials. Same for Math (son). But if I need advice for recommendations of titles, I will PM you. Thanks again.

You are most welcome!

[iFirefly]

TheAnswer:

janet_lee88:

Hi TheAnswer,

Thanks for your offer.

I do not get Eng assessment books since my kids have tuition and use her materials. Same for Math (son). But if I need advice for recommendations of titles, I will PM you. Thanks again.

You are most welcome!

Wow.. You are still awake!

Your coffee is working.. but errr.. at the wrong time.. :evil:

[BeContented]

firefly38:

TheAnswer:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]Hi TheAnswer,

Thanks for your offer.

I do not get Eng assessment books since my kids have tuition and use her materials. Same for Math (son). But if I need advice for recommendations of titles, I will PM you. Thanks again.

You are most welcome!

Wow.. You are still awake!

Your coffee is working.. but errr.. at the wrong time.. :evil:[/quote]Think there are many night owls around
Even my gal is still awake - gotta finish up her school work cos' we have a house-warming party to attend tomorrow

[fifiyeo]

TheAnswer:

janet_lee88:

Hi champion,

Thanks for the encouragement.
Since it is still the early stage of sec 1, I do not want to pressure him to score high marks...it is a steep learning curve this year with longer hours and more subjects. But the discipline to revise daily must be enforced.

4 subjects in a week in primary school, but now double the number of subjects and longer hours in school :roll:
English, (even his fav subject) Science is not easy. To help him, hubby and I have to read up to understand first.

I really admire parents who put so much effort to help their kids. If you would like some recommended books, pm me. I will be glad to help

Just PM you.

[Cutiepie1975]

TheAnswer:

janet_lee88:

Hi TheAnswer,

Thanks for your offer.

I do not get Eng assessment books since my kids have tuition and use her materials. Same for Math (son). But if I need advice for recommendations of titles, I will PM you. Thanks again.

You are most welcome!

hi
I need some help..my son is struggling with English compre...cld you plz suggest me some assessment books to revise

[TheAnswer]

hi

I need some help…my son is struggling with English compre…cld you plz suggest me some assessment books to revise[/quote]

For Sec 1 to Sec 4 students, I recommend the following books. Some of the books below are quite tough but it’s good to practice on the harder questions cos things will only get harder.

1. EPH Excel in O level Comprehension by Vanita Pal

The book covers skills on time management during exam, building reading skills, understanding comprehension questions, summary writing and practice papers.

For each comprehension passage, there are key points beside the paragraphs. My students find them very useful.

2. Casco O level Vocabulary (more suitable for sec 3/4)

This book covers vocab, idioms, parts of speech, commonly confused words, synonyms and phrasal verbs.

3. EPH Upper Secondary Situational Writing Handbook

Awesome book! Teaches skills in writing.

4. Upper Secondary Summary Guide and Practice

I think the books are also suitable for lower sec because at the end of the day, they have to do O level standard papers. Start early!
I bought the books in popular but I’m not sure if the books are still in stock! Might have reversed versions.