Dunman High School (Junior High)
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Pen88n:
Thanks for pointing out that next week is not the \"test\" week (remember wrongly :oops: ).. I feel less stressed now
Coming week is week 8 no test. The tests are on week 9.mum_sugoku:
Alas DS will be in school the whole day (8am-5:30pm) today for his CCA (Scout).. Not sure if he would need to go back to school on Sat for CCA on regular basis..and I really hope not. Cos I notice that he's currently loaded with quite a fair amount of homeworks (maths, history, LA) + spelling (english + chen yi), with test (HCL, maths, history) coming up next week.. and such workload is likely to be the norm now.. Don't know how he's gonna cope!
Now I think about it, I also feel stressed..
DS also in sch today. His homework (Maths, Sci, Geog) and spelling still sitting there waiting for him.
I close both eyes and let him handle by himself, cos I really don't know enough to help him now. Worksheet too \"chim\" and I can't even answer when he approach me.
DS also haven't learned his spellings yet, propably will push him to do it tomorrow. As for maths, although I consider myself fairly familiar with sec level maths (I used to give relief teaching in sec sch on maths and science subjects), I too find many of his maths problems challenging--gotta think really hard when he asked me how to do.. -
EllyInTheSkies:
Haha my DS already had 2 graded maths quiz + 1 graded Geog quiz + 1 HCL test by now.. On top of that, he also has history assignment, some LA (language art) project which, when I look at it, I also don't know what it's all about.. And you should see the amount of maths exercises he has to finish almost everyday!I'm a Sec 1 student in Cedar's IP and my best friend in primary school in now in Dunman's IP.
She tells me that Dunman is 'super slack' and their homework is at most a 'few pieces of worksheets'. She can afford to laze around at home everyday after finishing her homework. Also, she ends school way earlier than me (3.15pm!!).
As for my school's IP, it's horrifying. In just a few weeks I already have 2 science projects, one maths graded assignment where you even need to explain with words how you derived your answer and what logical reasoning you used and tons of homework from other subjects. Everyday it just keeps piling up. Usually we get 10+ sets of homework over the weekends. My class tried to negotiate with the teachers, but they often say that they did not violate our school's Homework Policy. I often need to finish my projects within a tight deadline and hence I usually sleep at 12 or 1am a few days in a row. Coupled with 3rd Lang, I always feel very drained at the end of the day. We also need to bring laptops on a daily basis, and it's really exhausting to carry it around.
Why is it that Dunman's Year 1 IP is so carefree, yet mine is so ridiculous? With my score of 264 I could've chosen Dunman as my first or second choice in the S1 posting exercise, unfortunately I had already been bound by Cedar's DSA. Now I kind of regret going to Cedar, because I'm really afraid I will breakdown one day.
Having said that, it's indeed true that his workload isn't so heavy that he could only go to bed at 12 or 1 am (he normally goes to bed at around 10+pm), and there's no need for him to bring any pc notebook to school (though he need to use the PC to do some homework + check his email daily).
But I supposed once you've gotten used to the hectic life, you'd be able to deal with exams stress easier than those who are not used to it yet; it could be \"xian ku hou tian\" (suffer first, enjoy later) for you but \"xian tian hou ku\" for others who are still enjoying life
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EllyInTheSkies:
I almost choked juz now when I was reading the above while having my late lunch.I'm a Sec 1 student in Cedar's IP and my best friend in primary school in now in Dunman's IP.
She tells me that Dunman is 'super slack' and their homework is at most a 'few pieces of worksheets'. She can afford to laze around at home everyday after finishing her homework.
Also, she ends school way earlier than me (3.15pm!!).
“Super slack” ??
perhaps it is only the very beginning of the yr 1 that this friend of yrs could make such a remark……. :yikes:
Try asking her the same question towards the end of the yr and if the answer remains the same,
Pray that she don’t end up in 3A or those 7 units classes by end of yr2.
I often heard my gal , telling me that generally, dunmanians are really “chiongsters”
They could be seen “chionging” their homework anywhere or everywhere.
They would even sacrifice their recess or lunch break juz to finish off those piles of homework/assignments/projects.
(that’s why some teachers wanted the assignments to be handed - in before flag-raising. )
Even heard that one of her schmate learnt her 听写 /成语 while having her shower. (Err……i wonder how she does it). :roll:
U see, some of the homework (eg Maths) when they are not graded,
some pupils don’t bother to do them....
Given notes cant be bothered todownload or read them,
when comes to worksheets, juz copy fr frens and hand-in.......
There are also some pupils who cant be bothered in their RS (research studies) or other subj projects,
leaving their projects mates doing most of the stuff.
I said it becos my gal personally encountered such proj mates in yr1,
who submitted crappy work to her at the eleventh hr of the deadline,
as they simply emailed her the whole chunks from the internet,
expected her to do all the editing and extract the relevant info.
well.....needless to say, these pupils can be very free if they wanna to..... -
EllyInTheSkies:
in DHS, for extension of deadline, it all depends on individual teachers.
My class tried to negotiate with the teachers, but they often say that they did not violate our school's Homework Policy. I often need to finish my projects within a tight deadline and hence I usually sleep at 12 or 1am a few days in a row. .
for yr1, my gal had few teachers who were really kind in extension of deadline.....
they are rather negiotiable......
but not now in yr3...... :sad:EllyInTheSkies:
dont regret lah.....
Why is it that Dunman's Year 1 IP is so carefree, yet mine is so ridiculous? With my score of 264 I could've chosen Dunman as my first or second choice in the S1 posting exercise, unfortunately I had already been bound by Cedar's DSA. Now I kind of regret going to Cedar, because I'm really afraid I will breakdown one day.
all IP schools are almost the same.......stressful workload........
it is juz how one manages it as they go by.
as what i often tell my gal, \" dont be a perfectionist\", and manage the time well......
Juz to share with u .....
one of the teacher who had left DHS, (think he asked to be transferred to another sec sch)
said that \" u must maintain yr sanity in DHS\"....... haha -
EllyInTheSkies:
I can recognise this as a feature of the TfU (Teaching for Understanding framework) way of testing students' depth of understanding. I have tried to explain this framework in RV's thread. So far, RV is the pioneering school using this framework for teaching. Cedar-VS alliance IP has also adopted this framework. It is very promising..
one maths graded assignment where you even need to explain with words how you derived your answer and what logical reasoning you used and tons of homework from other subjects. -
mum_sugoku:
Ya, i ever heard fr my gal saying that scouts need to go back sch on Sat and it is rather often.Alas DS will be in school the whole day (8am-5:30pm) today for his CCA (Scout).. Not sure if he would need to go back to school on Sat for CCA on regular basis..and I really hope not. Cos I notice that he's currently loaded with quite a fair amount of homeworks (maths, history, LA) + spelling (english + chen yi), with test (HCL, maths, history) coming up next week.. and such workload is likely to be the norm now.. Don't know how he's gonna cope!
Now I think about it, I also feel stressed..
Yes, time would be v tight if Sat is being used up for CCA, hope he would cope well...... -
WeiHan:
Wei han, this is not something new in DHS too.....
I can recognise this as a feature of the TfU (Teaching for Understanding framework) way of testing students' depth of understanding. I have tried to explain this framework in RV's thread. So far, RV is the pioneering school using this framework for teaching. Cedar-VS alliance IP has also adopted this framework. It is very promising.EllyInTheSkies:
one maths graded assignment where you even need to explain with words how you derived your answer and what logical reasoning you used and tons of homework from other subjects.
2 yrs ago i had already seen my gal 's maths assignments having questions,
asking for proving of how one derived his / her answers,
Also required full n clear explanation of why not able to use this or that methods of solving....etc.... -
Augmum:
Wei han, this is not something new in DHS too.....
I can recognise this as a feature of the TfU (Teaching for Understanding framework) way of testing students' depth of understanding. I have tried to explain this framework in RV's thread. So far, RV is the pioneering school using this framework for teaching. Cedar-VS alliance IP has also adopted this framework. It is very promising.WeiHan:
[quote=\"EllyInTheSkies\"]
one maths graded assignment where you even need to explain with words how you derived your answer and what logical reasoning you used and tons of homework from other subjects.
2 yrs ago i had already seen my gal 's maths assignments having questions,
asking for proving of how one derived his / her answers,
Also required full n clear explanation of why not able to use this or that methods of solving....etc....[/quote]They probably call it by a different names but the methods may have similarities. -
EllyInTheSkies:
Elly - firstly a hug from Aunty :hugs:
As for my school's IP, it's horrifying. In just a few weeks I already have 2 science projects, one maths graded assignment where you even need to explain with words how you derived your answer and what logical reasoning you used and tons of homework from other subjects. Everyday it just keeps piling up. Usually we get 10+ sets of homework over the weekends. My class tried to negotiate with the teachers, but they often say that they did not violate our school's Homework Policy. I often need to finish my projects within a tight deadline and hence I usually sleep at 12 or 1am a few days in a row. Coupled with 3rd Lang, I always feel very drained at the end of the day. We also need to bring laptops on a daily basis, and it's really exhausting to carry it around.
Why is it that Dunman's Year 1 IP is so carefree, yet mine is so ridiculous? With my score of 264 I could've chosen Dunman as my first or second choice in the S1 posting exercise, unfortunately I had already been bound by Cedar's DSA. Now I kind of regret going to Cedar, because I'm really afraid I will breakdown one day.
IPs are indeed a huge jump from primary Sch. You will take a while to adjust but soon in 1-2 mths you will be used to it.
There's definitely no slack IP. Perhaps your friend does work very fast or has light CCA, no tuition or outside activities. Perhaps her self requirement is not very high. Do bare minimum will suffice
Staying up late to finish work is quite common in IPs.
But it's unhealthy. You need to take a look at your daily schedule and determine what is cause of staying up so late.
Too much homework is definitely a possible cause.
Since non negotiation with school on this, then you have to cut down other activities to 'save' time.
You are definitely not alone. So don't regret your decision.
Cedar IP is new so the first batch may 'suffer' cos they need to right size the program, restructure after feedback at END of the each batch etc etc. The Raffles IP had teething problems when they first started and took a few batches to rightsize the program in terms of curriculum, school hours, extra activities etc etc. That's why I personally will be a bit scared of my kids entering new IPs.
But you are the pioneer batch, grit your teeth and go on. Look towards the holidays and at the end of year, you will rest and slack for ard 2 months.
By the way, normal secondary schools are also not having a cushy time - 9/10 subjects and uncertain future of a JC.... They have to work doubly hard to ace all subjects - does that make you feel better? Jiayou!! :rahrah: -
Snow Crystal:
dear snow crystal - i like your encouraging replyElly - firstly a hug from Aunty :hugs:
IPs are indeed a huge jump from primary Sch. You will take a while to adjust but soon in 1-2 mths you will be used to it.
There's definitely no slack IP. Perhaps your friend does work very fast or has light CCA, no tuition or outside activities. Perhaps her self requirement is not very high. Do bare minimum will suffice
Staying up late to finish work is quite common in IPs.
But it's unhealthy. You need to take a look at your daily schedule and determine what is cause of staying up so late.
Too much homework is definitely a possible cause.
Since non negotiation with school on this, then you have to cut down other activities to 'save' time.
You are definitely not alone. So don't regret your decision.
Cedar IP is new so the first batch may 'suffer' cos they need to right size the program, restructure after feedback at END of the each batch etc etc. The Raffles IP had teething problems when they first started and took a few batches to rightsize the program in terms of curriculum, school hours, extra activities etc etc. That's why I personally will be a bit scared of my kids entering new IPs.
But you are the pioneer batch, grit your teeth and go on. Look towards the holidays and at the end of year, you will rest and slack for ard 2 months.
By the way, normal secondary schools are also not having a cushy time - 9/10 subjects and uncertain future of a JC.... They have to work doubly hard to ace all subjects - does that make you feel better? Jiayou!! :rahrah:
let me give you a aunty to aunty hug :hugs:
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