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Any hotel recommendations for 2A2C …?

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Any idea after swimsafer gold, what’s next ? Thks

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Any good (patient & caring) swimming coach to recommend who teach children at Tampines Complex?

quote=\"cool_hi\"]hihi, gir_gir87

pm u on referral:)[/quote]

Didn't receive your pm, could u pls resend me again. Thks

Hello parents ,


Would like to know which teachers is good at Tampines branch and also would need a referral as thinking of signing up my child. Many thanks

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dear all


Im looking for a p1 math tuition centre urgently, any recommendation? Peferably around parkway or east/north east. Her math teacher has informed us that her math is below the average in class and require extra attention to build up/strengthen her foundation so that she can catch up with the class.

Does Mind Stretcher help or other?

many thanks.

In selecting an enrichment centre for you P1, who needs to build her foundation, please consider:

1. the curriculum of the centre - The more established centres have a systematic curriculum and the teachers are expected to follow this predetermined curriculum. The curriculum of most of these centres are ahead of the rate at which the school teaches.

2. group size of the class - Depending on timing, some classes can have as few as two kids while others can be a roomful of upward from 10. Group size is an important factor to consider depending on whether your child will voluntarily seek clarification in the case that she does not follow.

3. her level of interest in math - If there is lack of interest in the subject, and her results are below average, it is likely to be a downward spiral from this point. If there is a lack of interest, you may want to consider enrolling her for a programme with some structured play element :rahrah: . Once her interest is ignited, it makes learning a lot easier and enjoyable.

My girl was in Mind Stretcher for a year in P1 / P2, before we withdrew after not seeing improvement :gloomy: . Mind Stretcher is a group class, with a set curriculum for the teachers to follow. Our experience with Mind Stretcher was:

1. homework - She was expected to complete worksheets after worksheets. Whilst there is a common belief that math requires a lot of practise, I am not a subscriber of drilling exercises. We found that the worksheets were adding to her load of homework from school.

2. teaching methods - Upon submission of the worksheets in the following lesson, the teacher would go through the answes on the board. As the child frantically copies the answers, the child has little bandwidth to understand and appreciate the explanations for the answers. This is especially the case where my child (a) needs more time to digest information and (b) too shy to request the teacher to slow down (which is common among our local students). When she comes back with the answers copied, I need to walk through the solution and explain to her all over again as she did not have the chance to understand the explanation at all :scratchhead: . Now you guess who is the tutor who was paid :moneyflies: but not teaching? and the tutor who was teaching but not paid :imanangel: ?

3. sturctured curriculum - As Mind Stretcher has been in the business for many years, you can be assured that the curriculum is structured and modelled after the MOE syllabus. They even have programme targetting at GEP preparation.

Hope our experience helps you sieve out the ones that are suitable for your child. Happy searching !

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I'm surprised to hear that mindstretcher have homework...as my kid have been with them and there is no homework at all. Generally, we'r happy with the progress..
Just my 2 cents view..

My kid had just finished an enjoyable holiday prog at Tampines Branch. Teacher and counter staff are very friendly and helpful but do find the fees ex.

Just my 2cents view

sembgal:

Babyden:

[quote=\"lovellejoy\"]I've tried ICR for awhile, but did not see any improvement, felt so wasted, money down the drain, so stopped for a period of time


Felt that dd is ready to start again and was not sure which program would be suitable for her, but heard of a freelance tutor who specializes in phonics and decided to try her out as her rates were pretty reasonable and the best part...she comes right up to my doorstep! Hehe. For a reasonable rate and 1-to-1 service, I thought, why not? I'm paid more for ICR anyway.

Honestly, I was initially skeptical about the effectiveness of the program as well. I mean at $50/1.5hr session for 1-to-1 home class, what can I expect right? (I do know of others who charge up to $150 per session D:) But I was surprised when I met the teacher for the first time, she was young and bubbly and was very enthusiastic in her teaching, dd enjoys her sessions very much and she is also creative in her teaching methods. She makes use of lots of games and interactive tools instead of solely paper and pencil which can sometimes get very boring for young children.

Have seen so much improvement as compared to ICR, better service and better price haha... So mummies, expensive does not mean it is always good...

Anyway, good things must share! So pleased with dd's progress and hope to help you too! Pm me for her contact details if interested! She also offers creative writing sessions at a slightly cheaper rate, but dd is still too young for that, will try it out in the future when she is old enough hehe...

Hi Lovellyjoy,
able to pm me the tutor contact details? Thanks

Are you serious? I know of a China mum who is illiterate and sends her little China boy to ICR. If the child and the English-illiterate mum can pick up, i don't see why local parents cannot catch what ICR is teaching their children. If these parents are not spending time to revise what was taught in class, no matter what enrichment, the child won't improve if given the best teachers.[/quote]
##Personally find ICR good..thumbs up..helps a lot in their reading and spelling as well..pri sch is now a breeze
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Morning,


Would like to know is form teacher & co-form teacher in P1 at year 2015 will be the same in year 2016 at P2 as well?

I think it's better if the child can read more Peter & Jane series since the interest is still there as once enter P1..would be bz with other subject stuff..mine finished 12A before enter P1 so 12B & 12C is taking own sweet time...becos bz with other subject stuff liao..Just my 2cent view