To do well in the exams, it’s more than knowing your subjects. It’s a combination of being exam-smart, understanding your subject matter and winning the psychological war. Students taking the PSLE will be taking a major exam for the first time in their lives; it’s understandable some may get cold feet and panic. Here are[…]
Most of the Primary 6 students would have received their prelim results by now. If you have done well, congrats. Keep up the good work. If you did badly, here’s what you should do. (NOTE: This strategy is for students who did badly. If you had an A/A* for your prelims, you should be doing[…]
Last week, we talked about how some students are labeled in school as “naughty” and “talkative.” (read:http://on.fb.me/1her0aP) While we should not be defensive and accept criticisms with an open heart, it is also important to be fair to the child and make sure the reproach is justified. It is of good faith to make sure[…]
I like to be fully prepared for an examination. Unfortunately, no matter how ready we are for the papers, there will be situations when we encounter a really tough question. What do we do then? I made a collation of some of the advice I tell my students. The following tips are applicable to all[…]
When you study, understand what you are studying and not just go through the process. Study with passion, study with your heart. This is very important because you can be at your desk for hours staring at your assessment books and just doing the questions mindlessly. At the end of the day, you may have[…]
It is important to get your child to love reading. Reading comes with many merits: it improves the kid’s language ability and make him/her more knowledgeable. The list goes on. Here are a few ways to get him to love reading. 1. Pop Culture / Popular books Is your child interested in the Harry Potter[…]
Congratulations on getting your PSLE results! Now the next step is to head to the next stage of your life- into your secondary school years. Change is never easy, but always exciting. Here are a few tips on how to tackle Secondary One years for all the 12-year olds out there. 1. New school environment[…]
The end-of-year school holiday starts from Nov. 16. We decided to compile a list of items that you can do with your children in this one-and-half month. 1. Reading Get your child interested in reading this holiday. This is one of the best hobbies to cultivate. Instead of relying on last minute tips, languages are[…]