Secondary School History
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Serendipity\" post_id=\"2045183\" time=\"1636186864\" user_id=\"9658:
Tapping on your experience, would you have recommendations for guidebooks / reference books for sec 2 History? Thanks!
What are some good guidebooks / reference books for upper sec History? -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2045235\" time=\"1636214921\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2045235 time=1636214921 user_id=195250]
These days they have so many subjects, not sure if interest is their priority.
Are your kids interested in studying History? The important things is whether they like the subject or not.....[/quote] -
Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2045237\" time=\"1636215441\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2045237 time=1636215441 user_id=58173]
They will be happy to study and get a good exam result if they love the subject.Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2045235\" time=\"1636214921\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2045235 time=1636214921 user_id=195250]Are your kids interested in studying History? The important things is whether they like the subject or not.....[/quote]
These days they have so many subjects, not sure if interest is their priority.[/quote] -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2045238\" time=\"1636215748\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2045238 time=1636215748 user_id=195250]
They will be happy to study and get a good exam result if they love the subject.[/quote]In the ideal world yes, in the real world ..somethings got to give. They can love all 3 humanities but only have time to study for 1-2.Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2045237\" time=\"1636215441\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2045237 time=1636215441 user_id=58173][quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2045235 time=1636214921 user_id=195250]Are your kids interested in studying History? The important things is whether they like the subject or not.....[/quote]
These days they have so many subjects, not sure if interest is their priority.[/quote]
How much of lower sec history is built up towards upper sec and to JC? Are they related? -
Jworld\" post_id=\"2045230\" time=\"1636211036\" user_id=\"35780:
50+ is not a good grade but I dont think it is necessary to go for tuition. If she has no interest, she can drop it in sec 3.
Is it necessary to have tuition in History? My kid is getting 50-60 / 100. She's going Sec 2 next year.
I am not sure how impt is to have history tuition. She already has a lot of schoolworks. -
I think history is a touchy subject. It really depends on your interest but the topics are so wide. And they made you remember dates which is what I hated because I can never remember them :razz:
I've always liked history because it tells the story of what made us. But most history books have a tinge of propaganda in them, because they are supported by those in power. So it is essential that the reader be aware of this, and read widely and be acceptable to all kinds of views. -
Can I borrow this thread and ask abt tuition related matters…
Geo/History - can study on own? If tuition, what extras do we usually get as in eg the tutors able to point which are more important/higher frequencies of coming out in exam qns… skills in answering is difficult go grasp if study on own?
The 3 Sciences - possible to study on own for average students? Same as above related to additional benefits fm tuitions? Which Sci has more students going for tuition?
Any feedback is appreciated … -
This is my take. Note: both my girls did not have paid tuition, but the older one was coached by parents on a \"needs\" basis. The younger managed on her own. Older girl was an Arts student, younger one took Science (at A levels - lower levels require a mix of subjects).
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2045254\" time=\"1636249098\" user_id=\"43981:
Can I borrow this thread and ask abt tuition related matters...
Geo/History - can study on own? If tuition, what extras do we usually get as in eg the tutors able to point which are more important/higher frequencies of coming out in exam qns.. skills in answering is difficult go grasp if study on own?
Often, the skills in answering have to be pointed out to the student, though some are able to figure it out by themselves. Teachers in school will do this, but some kids need more guidance and repetition, perhaps. Spotting questions doesn't really need a tutor - just looking at a few past papers will usually give a reasonable indication of the most common topics and styles of questions. Of course, someone (student, teacher, tutor, parent) needs to do this analysis.
The 3 Sciences - possible to study on own for average students? Same as above related to additional benefits fm tuitions? Which Sci has more students going for tuition?
I would say that any average student should be able to study without tuition, by paying attention in class, self-studying, asking questions,... but not all students have that motivation and discipline. If they don't, then a tutor (or parent) may need to step in to give direction and impose discipline. More students take tuition in sciences and Maths than humanities - it's partly because there is a belief that these subjects are more important, more prestigious, leads to better jobs etc. And the other part is that it's more \"value for money\" - it's much easier to fail in Maths and Sciences than humanities, and also much easier to drill for good marks in those subjects compared to humanities. I think Chem and Physics have the most students taking tuition.
Any feedback is appreciated .. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2045257\" time=\"1636250483\" user_id=\"28674:
👍...This is my take. Note: both my girls did not have paid tuition, but the older one was coached by parents on a \"needs\" basis...
Geo/History - ...
Often, the skills in answering have to be pointed out to the student, though some are able to figure it out by themselves. Teachers in school will do this, but some kids need more guidance and repetition, perhaps. Spotting questions doesn't really need a tutor - just looking at a few past papers will usually give a reasonable indication of the most common topics and styles of questions. Of course, someone (student, teacher, tutor, parent) needs to do this analysis.
The 3 Sciences - ...
I would say that any average student should be able to study without tuition, by paying attention in class, self-studying, asking questions,... but not all students have that motivation and discipline. If they don't, then a tutor (or parent) may need to step in to give direction and impose discipline. More students take tuition in sciences and Maths than humanities - it's partly because there is a belief that these subjects are more important, more prestigious, leads to better jobs etc. And the other part is that it's more \"value for money\" - it's much easier to fail in Maths and Sciences than humanities, and also much easier to drill for good marks in those subjects compared to humanities. I think Chem and Physics have the most students taking tuition.... -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2045257\" time=\"1636250483\" user_id=\"28674:
Thanks slmkhoo! My worries always that she couldn't catch the 'skills'..ever told me her tuition during Pri time is a waste of money. She is very eager to try on her own but somehow I feel just worry ..
This is my take. Note: both my girls did not have paid tuition, but the older one was coached by parents on a \"needs\" basis. The younger managed on her own. Older girl was an Arts student, younger one took Science (at A levels - lower levels require a mix of subjects).MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2045254\" time=\"1636249098\" user_id=\"43981:
Can I borrow this thread and ask abt tuition related matters...
Geo/History - can study on own? If tuition, what extras do we usually get as in eg the tutors able to point which are more important/higher frequencies of coming out in exam qns.. skills in answering is difficult go grasp if study on own?
Often, the skills in answering have to be pointed out to the student, though some are able to figure it out by themselves. Teachers in school will do this, but some kids need more guidance and repetition, perhaps. Spotting questions doesn't really need a tutor - just looking at a few past papers will usually give a reasonable indication of the most common topics and styles of questions. Of course, someone (student, teacher, tutor, parent) needs to do this analysis.
The 3 Sciences - possible to study on own for average students? Same as above related to additional benefits fm tuitions? Which Sci has more students going for tuition?
I would say that any average student should be able to study without tuition, by paying attention in class, self-studying, asking questions,... but not all students have that motivation and discipline. If they don't, then a tutor (or parent) may need to step in to give direction and impose discipline. More students take tuition in sciences and Maths than humanities - it's partly because there is a belief that these subjects are more important, more prestigious, leads to better jobs etc. And the other part is that it's more \"value for money\" - it's much easier to fail in Maths and Sciences than humanities, and also much easier to drill for good marks in those subjects compared to humanities. I think Chem and Physics have the most students taking tuition.
Any feedback is appreciated ..
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