Comparing Science Enrichment Programs

[momwith5]

Anyone has feedback on Perceptum Science at Bukit Timah? I believe this was popular a while ago but not so much these day…so wondering if I should send my kid there. Thanks!

[leoke]

Hi parents,


Can help to share the contact for teacher Nicky?

Thanks

[christelite]

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Hi parents,

Can help to share the contact for teacher Nicky?

Thanks

https://www.tuitionwithmissnicky.com/

[Happychildhappylife]

Hi fellow parents


A friend of mine recommended this app call Peakture. My daughter finds it quite useful as the answers are step by step and response is rather quick. There are also notes available on the app. Only thing is that it’s only for secondary and primary level. Hope it’s as helpful to you as it was for me!

Cheers

[Cpy99]

Hello mummies,


I looking for Good science private tutor who can do 1 to 1 for P4 lvl… Any recommendation ? I stay at east side

[Celyw]

Parents of existing the pique lab students, can share with me is it mandatory to have a trial lesson before signing for the weekly lessons? The staff told me we must and then the teacher will decide whether my child attitude and behavior is accepted to be in the class despite I told them I want to sign my kid for the term already. Im very confused with the enrollment process.

[Celyw]

This is what they wrote me:

It is mandatory for prospective students to enroll for a trial lesson, prior to the commencement of lessons with The Pique Lab.

For us, we’re all about the best fit. There are two main qualifying criteria when we shortlist students for our regular classes:

1) Learning Attitude
2) Learning Aptitude (Ability)

1) A student with a good learning attitude and aptitude will be the best fit for our Science programme. We’re best able to help him/her improve in the shortest period of time (In some cases, we’ve had students who saw their grades jumping from 70s to high 80s in less than 3 months)

2) A student with a good learning attitude and poor learning aptitude will eventually improve, so long as they put in the hard work to memorise, revise and apply what they learn. They’ll probably take a longer time to absorb the subject matter, but we’ve seen them improve once they’re equipped with the right skills to excel.

3) We’ve also worked with students with poor learning attitudes (i.e. lazy) and good learning aptitudes. Assuming that these students comfortable with the learning environment, we can try to work with them to overcome their learning challenges. However, a lot of effort is often required to get them to a state where they’re ready to learn and improve. Parents usually commit for one term to assess if our classes work for their kids. In certain cases, we’ve managed to inspire and motivate them to change for the better.

4) The regular classes are not suitable for students with poor learning attitudes and aptitudes. In most cases, these students tend to be disinterested in the subject matter and have problems trying to pay attention in class. (Read more below on these students can be helped)

We recognise that our primary school Science programmes are not a one-size-fits-all solution for every student. While we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students, we also understand that not every student will benefit fully from our programmes. As such, we’ve decided to put in place a behavioural assessment during the trial lesson to quickly assess if the student has a higher propensity of improvement under our guidance.

During the trial lesson, the teacher is able to observe the student’s performance and highlight any potential challenges so that parents can make an informed decision before committing to our regular classes. This is especially important as it is crucial for parents and teachers to align their expectations and work hand-in-hand to maximise a student’s potential.

On the contrary, if a student exhibits signs of inattentiveness, disruption and/or laziness, it’s not that he/she cannot be helped. Rather, a different learning approach should be adopted & it’s typically best administered through a private 1 to 1 arrangement, which we do not offer at our centre. As different students have different learning needs, our role as educators is to find one that best fits them, so they can spend their time meaningfully every week.

Thank you!

[MerlionInGermany]

In short, they want to choose a student who will give good grades in a short time, translating to positive reviews.

[Celyw]

Ya practising what the learning lab used to do?


But this center is worst they forced you to attend Cci 12 hours lessons $547 B4 letting u attend the regular class. But this 12 hours classes spread across 4 days in 1 week so we cannot fetch the kid as it is during day time not even evening session

Because I cannot attend Cci they want me to purchase $247 A4 papers materials otherwise they do not let me reserve a slot for my kid in New term. Fine! I pay but now they demand for this trial class. I don’t understand the logic it’s not even entry test its based on that teacher personal assessment of my kid.

[mommyNg]

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Ya practising what the learning lab used to do?

But this center is worst they forced you to attend Cci 12 hours lessons $547 B4 letting u attend the regular class. But this 12 hours classes spread across 4 days in 1 week so we cannot fetch the kid as it is during day time not even evening session

Because I cannot attend Cci they want me to purchase $247 A4 papers materials otherwise they do not let me reserve a slot for my kid in New term. Fine! I pay but now they demand for this trial class. I don't understand the logic it's not even entry test its based on that teacher personal assessment of my kid.

Is The Pique Lab really that good for you to endure their demands...?

天涯何处无芳草，何必忍受又烦恼。除非真比其他好，劝君另寻名师好。
(there are many science tuition/enrichment centers in Singapore, unless The Pique Lab is really that good, imho, you may want to explore other options, possibly better ones?)