Schooling and education of children is of prime importance for any parent. Especially in a country like Singapore, where the education standards are set so high, it is obvious that parents want their children to come out with flying colours in their academic journey.
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Developing a positive learning attitude in children
In the current digital era that we live in, it is hard to get children interested in learning. Why did we make such a statement? Look around. Wherever you go, we see most children invested in their smartphones and tablets, and not in the reality that is present in front of them. In a world that is filled with easy distractions, it is difficult for children to develop a positive attitude towards learning.
How should we look at academic assessments?
The sidelining of mid-year exams in primary and secondary schools by 2023 as part of the Ministry of Education’s policy changes under the Learn for Life Movement has been welcomed by most. It has been hailed as an exemplary and student-friendly decision. In this instance, let us look at how we can improve upon the already existing methods to make them more suited for today’s changing education methods.
Help – My child doesn’t perform well even after putting in a lot of effort!
More effort = greater result. True? Not always! Most of us would have come across situations where the effort we would have put in for a particular task might not have fetched us the desired results we expected. This scenario can happen for absolutely anyone and at different instances – be it workplace, or at school. The general misconception that most people have is that – “Better the effort, better the end result needs to be!” At the same time, we have also learnt that smart work has a higher chance of leading to better results.
Scoring well in the PSLE Mother Tongue Oral Examination
Do exams give you and your children anxiety? Well, PSLE Mother Tongue Oral Exam is one such exam that creates a steep difficulty curve and can be hard to navigate for many students. Although Singapore is a multi-linguistic country with citizens speaking many languages, the use of English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay in our curriculum can make it challenging to learn. Many educational factors affect the way students score in oral exams. Outlined below are a few ways to help your children improve their performance during the oral exam, which also leads to an increased probability of scoring well on paper.
Celebrate 57 years, Singapore!
With the 57th National Day of Singapore happening tomorrow, it is quite natural that everyone is filled with excitement. With the NDP returning to the heartlands with its full-scale show for the first time since the pandemic started, everyone is eagerly awaiting the day. Even though the pandemic hasn’t ended, the situation has improved a whole lot and it seems the world and especially Singapore is ready to break out of the Covid 19 restrictions and truly celebrate. So, let us look into all activities and events that will be held during the National Day period.
How to score higher for PSLE English Oral Examination?
With only a little more than two weeks remaining for this year’s PSLE oral exams, we are sure that many students might be feeling the tension and giving it their all in preparation. Making up about 15% of the student’s marks, this section demands maximum attention, but the section is also where many students stumble and fall.
Helping students overcome learning challenges
On a general note, it is difficult for most parents and teachers to figure out the right learning style and pattern for their children. The situation gets even more complex if children have learning challenges like dyslexia.
How to best prepare for PSLE?
“He who laughs most, learns best.” Every child needs to laugh, and it is through moments of laughter and joy that they learn best. It is fair to say that even during moments of stress, laughter is highly critical in ensuring that one is able to learn optimally and perform to the best of one’s true abilities.
How to help my child improve his literacy skills?
Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world. To be educated, one starts by learning how to read and write, and typically, these skills are known as literacy skills.
