“Quality matters more than quantity” – What better way to justify this statement than bringing about the example of an exam scenario? For most of the exams, there is a word count mentioned against most composition or descriptive questions.
Category: Education
How to make the most out of tuition sessions?
The tuition industry is a billion dollar industry in Singapore and students attend tuition sessions for two main reasons – 1. To bridge the knowledge gap they had during classroom sessions and 2. To widen their understanding of subject topics that were taught at school.
Incidental Learning – what is that?
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to prepare my child for Term 3?
As the June holidays have come and gone, parents and children are back to the tight schedule of school time. So, three weeks into the new term, let us look at how you can help your children make it a productive one.
Six things parents can do to help their children prepare for the PSLE
As the PSLEs draw near, it is time for students to start preparing, and by this, we mean preparation that involves plenty of revision, and going back to the basics to ensure that foundations of individual subjects are firm.
Learning from Finland’s education model
Singapore has one of the world’s highly reputed and well-regarded education systems. But does that mean that there’s no more room for improvement?