<![CDATA[How KIASU are you?]]>How KIASU are you in term of your children education?

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2ppaamm:
Blobbi:

Tks, 2ppaamm!! At the orientation, I remember they said no exams till end of year (I realize dunno whether that's called CA or SA,), but given their own cell memory (yah, I really believe it's that ingrained!), teachers probably feel compelled to give some assessment at the quarter way mark.


[I'm also worried cos of, er, resistance from the son that I butt in. N'er mind. Separate topic.]

Are you really worried? Because they are definitely not very important. Are you using it for other purposes? The kid is very bright, so he will sense your anxiety. Some kids do not perform under pressure, so be careful with that. Left on his own, I'm sure he will excel. Read my lips... πŸ˜„

πŸ˜‰ I think I feel the fear from my own school days. Alamak, I just talked about BF Skinner on another thread - I'm conditioned liao 😒

Anyway, had a chat with my son. He says he'll deal with it. I have full faith. PLUS, it's not important like you say [Maybe the seond bit is the more crucial factor, hahaha].

Tks for the shoulder!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/130183https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/130183Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:49:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:16:20 GMT]]>

Blobbi:
Tks, 2ppaamm!! At the orientation, I remember they said no exams till end of year (I realize dunno whether that's called CA or SA,), but given their own cell memory (yah, I really believe it's that ingrained!), teachers probably feel compelled to give some assessment at the quarter way mark.


[I'm also worried cos of, er, resistance from the son that I butt in. N'er mind. Separate topic.]
Are you really worried? Because they are definitely not very important. Are you using it for other purposes? The kid is very bright, so he will sense your anxiety. Some kids do not perform under pressure, so be careful with that. Left on his own, I'm sure he will excel. Read my lips... πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129898Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:16:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:20:17 GMT]]>

2ppaamm:
Blobbi:

I wrote earlier in this thread that I am very senang till now. True lah- life very chilled.


Yesterday I heard that there is going to be a few assessments in various subjects in the next few weeks. I just learnt on another thread that CA1 is coming, which coincides with the timing. I have no clue about the schedule of all this. Anyway, want to say, my heart suddenly going thump thump thump; am now suffering from deer-in-headlights syndrome. :scared:

No worries lah. Check the pupil's handbook, you will know if there is CA1 for the child. Else, call or email the teacher. Do you want me to find out? I'll be in school today.

Tks, 2ppaamm!! At the orientation, I remember they said no exams till end of year (I realize dunno whether that's called CA or SA,), but given their own cell memory (yah, I really believe it's that ingrained!), teachers probably feel compelled to give some assessment at the quarter way mark.

[I'm also worried cos of, er, resistance from the son that I butt in. N'er mind. Separate topic.]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129369Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:20:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:34:25 GMT]]>

Blobbi:
I wrote earlier in this thread that I am very senang till now. True lah- life very chilled.


Yesterday I heard that there is going to be a few assessments in various subjects in the next few weeks. I just learnt on another thread that CA1 is coming, which coincides with the timing. I have no clue about the schedule of all this. Anyway, want to say, my heart suddenly going thump thump thump; am now suffering from deer-in-headlights syndrome. :scared:
No worries lah. Check the pupil's handbook, you will know if there is CA1 for the child. Else, call or email the teacher. Do you want me to find out? I'll be in school today.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129343https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129343Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:34:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:26:38 GMT]]>I wrote earlier in this thread that I am very senang till now. True lah- life very chilled.


Yesterday I heard that there is going to be a few assessments in various subjects in the next few weeks. I just learnt on another thread that CA1 is coming, which coincides with the timing. I have no clue about the schedule of all this. Anyway, want to say, my heart suddenly going thump thump thump; am now suffering from deer-in-headlights syndrome. :scared:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129334https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129334Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:09:54 GMT]]>

KSP:
tankee:

:? KSP did not vote?


I level 3 for now ....

For me,
level 1 for P1
level 2 for P2 <- now
level 3 for P3
level 4 for P4
level 5 for P5
when come to P6 will be F1 full gear!!!!

But at all levels, I will also need to see how much can she take.

Good thinking! But I think level 1 for P5 so that you can gear up for P6.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129324https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129324Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:09:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:57:07 GMT]]>

tankee:
:? KSP did not vote?


I level 3 for now ....
For me,
level 1 for P1
level 2 for P2 <- now
level 3 for P3
level 4 for P4
level 5 for P5
when come to P6 will be F1 full gear!!!!

But at all levels, I will also need to see how much can she take.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129287https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/129287Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:57:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:01:33 GMT]]>

lovekidsverymuch:
tamarind:

Just to clarify, my girl is able to study independently, that is why I don't need to help her πŸ˜‰ Actually even when I want to sit next to her when she is doing her homework, she gets very annoyed and chase me away.


Lucky u :lol:

A very fortunate mum too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127846https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127846Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:01:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:46:17 GMT]]>

buds:
ks2me:

[quote=\"2ppaamm\"]
No, younger parents less forgetful. I cannot remember a lot of things, or I remember and then forget at the crucial moment. Got everything to help me, iphone, calendar, websites etc etc. better but still like that. 😞

No worries, you have 5 powerful backup memory stations at home! That is actually your real wealth of memory power leh.... Regretfully I have only one backup memory station. 😞

Time to create more stations ks2me! :evil:[/quote]haha but stations not immediately plug n play leh... Take too long la..:lol: before I reach there, think I konk out first.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127837https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127837Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:46:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:40:03 GMT]]>

ks2me:
2ppaamm:


No, younger parents less forgetful. I cannot remember a lot of things, or I remember and then forget at the crucial moment. Got everything to help me, iphone, calendar, websites etc etc. better but still like that. 😞

No worries, you have 5 powerful backup memory stations at home! That is actually your real wealth of memory power leh.... Regretfully I have only one backup memory station. 😞

Time to create more stations ks2me! :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127831https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127831Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:40:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:33:09 GMT]]>

tamarind:
Just to clarify, my girl is able to study independently, that is why I don't need to help her πŸ˜‰ Actually even when I want to sit next to her when she is doing her homework, she gets very annoyed and chase me away.

Oh, you have a very self-motivated girl. That's good for you. You can sit back and relax. But I guess not all or I would say most of the kids need to be pushed to study (like mine).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127827Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:33:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:20:37 GMT]]>Just to clarify, my girl is able to study independently, that is why I don't need to help her πŸ˜‰ Actually even when I want to sit next to her when she is doing her homework, she gets very annoyed and chase me away.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127757https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127757Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:20:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:55:43 GMT]]>

KSP:
How KIASU are you in term of your children education?

My girl packs her own bag and does her own homework, because mommy always forget to help her to pack. I often forget to even ask whether she has homework or not. She already has 2 Maths test and both times I forgot to revise her Maths with her !

I even forget to give her pocket money every day. So I put many $1 coins in a box, and I ask her to take from it every day before she goes to school.

I think I am lower than level 1 πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127746https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/127746Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:55:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:06:36 GMT]]>

2ppaamm:

No, younger parents less forgetful. I cannot remember a lot of things, or I remember and then forget at the crucial moment. Got everything to help me, iphone, calendar, websites etc etc. better but still like that. 😞
No worries, you have 5 powerful backup memory stations at home! That is actually your real wealth of memory power leh.... Regretfully I have only one backup memory station. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126555Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:06:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:03:30 GMT]]>

ks2me:
Teacher so good ah.. Ours miss anything also non consequential..

I suppose the good news for me is nothing counts except the exams. pros and cons lor...I let her make all the mistakes she wants now....but hopefully don't get into the habit of making mistakes too.. :lol:

You mean younger parents more gan cheong? Then I am in your league too... :oops:
No, younger parents less forgetful. I cannot remember a lot of things, or I remember and then forget at the crucial moment. Got everything to help me, iphone, calendar, websites etc etc. better but still like that. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126553Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:03:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:58:10 GMT]]>

2ppaamm:
ks2me:

I am closer to 1 than 2.....no wonder Chinese exercise work came back almost fail.... :lol: Also time to pull up my socks.


Mine missed 2 听写 leh. Teacher is very kind. He said he will only count the 3rd one onwards for CA. Heng ah!

Sigh! I'm beginning to show my age...

Teacher so good ah.. Ours miss anything also non consequential..
I suppose the good news for me is nothing counts except the exams. pros and cons lor...I let her make all the mistakes she wants now....but hopefully don't get into the habit of making mistakes too.. :lol:

You mean younger parents more gan cheong? Then I am in your league too... :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126551https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126551Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:58:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:10 GMT]]>

ks2me:
I am closer to 1 than 2.....no wonder Chinese exercise work came back almost fail.... :lol: Also time to pull up my socks.

Mine missed 2 听写 leh. Teacher is very kind. He said he will only count the 3rd one onwards for CA. Heng ah!

Sigh! I'm beginning to show my age...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126548https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126548Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:57 GMT]]>I am closer to 1 than 2.....no wonder Chinese exercise work came back almost fail.... :lol: Also time to pull up my socks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126540Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:27:16 GMT]]>I hover around level 1 to level 2. Die lah… no wonder all my friends think that I am a hopeless mother. Gotta pick up speed I think…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/126523Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:27:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:20:21 GMT]]>Personally I feel the first 2 years P1/P2 are honeymoon period. The reality set in during P3/P4 when you see the stress start coming in. It is also the time to tell where the child is in term of academic. To me P5 is the most critical year. That is when the child should brush up whatever they were taught but not too sure in the past 4 years because when come to P6 it will be too late to do catching up as they only have 8 months of study in school. Furthermore the parent should not overstress the child too much in the last 2 months or so before PSLE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125472https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125472Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:20:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:35:35 GMT]]>

Blobbi:

That's me too. Maybe P5 = Level 5. Then P6 means ... blowout!!

I'm definitely not looking forward to that ... 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125428https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125428Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:35:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:06:03 GMT]]>

Blobbi:
Forget about the labels. Maybe you're doing what works for you and your kids?

Actually my motto in life is to try my best and not regret.

My eldest is only P3 but I hope that when we see her PSLE and other major results one day(next milestone). It will be a joyous event for all of us. To make that happen, we need to work hard towards that goal. In the event that my kid cannot perform, I feel that at least we've done our best in helping them and there is no regrets. I don't want it to be a case of they didn't do well and that's because we didn't do our best to help them.

During CNY, just heard a relative telling another (son P5 gg on P6) that must make sure the kid make it. No matter how much $, also must \"dump\". The kids made it is more important as $ can always be earn back. This comes from a father whose son just gotten his O levels results.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125409https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125409Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:06:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:54:14 GMT]]>

tankee:
a factor would be how old is our child.


My DS has just started P1 last month, thus no pressure for me yet. So now I'm comfortable at level 3. Maybe a couple of years later, I'll be at level 4 or 5. 😞
That's me too. Maybe P5 = Level 5. Then P6 means ... blowout!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125399https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/125399Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:54:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How KIASU are you? on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:50:34 GMT]]>a factor would be how old is our child.


My DS has just started P1 last month, thus no pressure for me yet. So now I'm comfortable at level 3. Maybe a couple of years later, I'll be at level 4 or 5. 😞

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