Hi all, would like an opinion on whether such progress is considered good / average / poor by the teacher.


My kid learned abacus in a group enrichment setting for about 2yrs (K1-K2). No specific “branded” program, just an enrichment teacher, group of about 5-10 kids, 1.5hr a week.
He can currently do addition / subtraction up to >10000.
But haven’t learned multiply / divide.
Nor have his class progressed beyond using the abacus to mental math / visualising the abacus / using fingers etc. Which I’m rather disappointed by.

In the new school year, I’m currently wondering if I should switch him to one of the “branded schools” (probably CMA?) or just continue privately 1x1 lessons with the same teacher.

Private is more convenient (no need to arrange transport), but I’m not sure his progress can be considered good so far. Any thoughts on this? Like is this considered good already, am I expecting too much?
Sorry, don’t mean to sound like a tiger mom, but wanna make sure that we don’t just waste time, money and opportunities. He’s generally a bright kid, so I don’t think it’s the comprehension that’s the issue.

Thanks!

Referral for Novena (Goldhill) pls?

Any basis for comparing a centre based teaching like CMA vs home tuition with a abacus / mental arithmetic teacher? Is there really a special sauce for the learning centers?

Hi! Can pls share where is the other centre set up by the ex TLL teacher pls? I think it might be better to go to a smaller centre with a good teacher than join a machine.

Also, would u know any good ex TLL Teachers who teach privately?
Thanks!

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Hi,
I think there’s really no one size fit all solution when it comes to learning. I have a child who went to an ex-TLL teacher who set up her own center. I thought she was doing great and she enjoyed the lessons too. However, due to timing, I have to change center. I changed her to TLL and put her under a tutor that’s been there for a long time (one of the veteran). But I was quite shocked when she came back with her TLL practice tests initially. She scored in the 70s range for most of them. Previously, in the other centre, she was scoring the 90s or high 80s. Yes, I believe TLL materials were also tougher. But I didn’t realized that the teacher also matters. I stayed with TLL and change to another teacher after 1 yr. Now, my child likes the class environment (she claims more vibrant and motivating), the teacher and enjoys the lessons. Her center test results have also since improved significantly.
In fact, I didn’t know that she wasn’t scoring well initially in TLL and thought that such results are kind of norm since TLL materials are tougher. Also, back in school, she was doing fine. So in my case, TLL does work for my child now (hoping for same teacher next yr).
But I also know of friends who pulled out the kids from TLL as they felt the kids are not doing so well. It could be the teachers, maybe. But I think their materials are good, if you want to stretch the kids a bit.

Thanks David!

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Hi fellow parents,
Am seeking out enrichment classes to occupy my kid for the afternoon (after school and before we come home at dinner time) ... any recommendations for enrichment classes nearby pls (preferably ones that my helper can bring him to by public transport / short cab ride / walking distance)?

Alternatively, any feedback on the school based student care centre? Is it mostly playing (like a daycare)? Do they give them any enrichment help with math / English / Chinese?

Thanks!

The school-based centre (Epworth) is a basic student care, with no mandatory tuition and homework supervision. You can try Learning Leap, they will fetch the boys from school and send them to the student care. It's more structured with tuition and homework supervision daily, but more expensive.

Hi fellow parents,

Am seeking out enrichment classes to occupy my kid for the afternoon (after school and before we come home at dinner time) … any recommendations for enrichment classes nearby pls (preferably ones that my helper can bring him to by public transport / short cab ride / walking distance)?

Alternatively, any feedback on the school based student care centre? Is it mostly playing (like a daycare)? Do they give them any enrichment help with math / English / Chinese?

Thanks!

This year was one of the toughest ever… odds for 2B SC<1km was 55% - 47 applicants for 26 spots.

Basically the uptake in Phase 1 and 2A were unusually high - dunno if its due to covid (people staying further away also choose to play it safe?) or simply that ACS alumni / parents were unusually reproductive in the horse year with baby boys!

Wouldn’t put it past for 2C odds to drop to 30-40%… since it looks like same number of applicants for half the number of places…

Thanks!!

Was there balloting for BTPS 2CS historically? For SC >2km?

Thanks all! Praying for the best outcome now... hopeful that logic prevails and we see a nice equalisation so everyone can get into a good school in the neighbourhood!

Hi! What are the stats for Phase 2C, SC within 1-2km for SJIJ? How many applicants for how many seats? Especially in 2018-19 more recent years?

And how many applicants for <1km?
Thanks!