As the main medium of instruction in Singapore’s education system, English as an academic subject holds greater importance than many parents realise. Not only is English used to teach Mathematics, Science and other non-language subjects at school, the syllabus of said subjects also often require students to be well versed with the nuances of the...
Sitting for major examinations such as the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) doesn’t just test a student’s content knowledge and mastery. Soft skills such as prioritising which questions to answer first, effective communication, and time management are all key to ensuring that your child walks out of the exam room feeling confident in their performance....
When coming up with December holiday activities for your children to keep your preschooler entertained, you’re bound to start wondering how you can blend learning with having fun. Activities that encourage your child’s creativity and imagination don’t only keep the little ones entertained, but it can build on essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and...
The Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) are the definitive academic milestone for any primary school student in Singapore. Hence it’s understandable that parents and students alike feel nervous in the lead up to such major exams, and many students will double down on their understanding, memorising, and applying of content knowledge to be tested. However...
Many students tend to become anxious or nervous nearing exam periods. While feeling this way is normal, it can sometimes backfire on their efforts. During an exam, students may blank out when reading the questions that they know the answers to or, waste precious time rereading a text multiple times in order to understand the...
Situational writing can be a unique challenge to students taking the English PSLE papers — its goal-directed nature can leave many confused as how they can best go about tackling the writing task directed at them. Scoring well for situational writing requires a balance of attention to not just language proficiencies such as grammar and...
Often making headlines, Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Mathematics paper is known to be a challenging one. There are many types of questions students may encounter during PSLE math preparation. Out of the two papers, however, students typically struggle the most with problem sum questions in Paper Two, especially when they involve multiple steps. Every question requires a...
The importance of early childhood education in and beyond Singapore should never be underestimated, nor can it ever be overstated either. Considering this, many parents and preschools tend to place a heavy emphasis on what and how much their children are learning each day. However, just as important—if not more so—are the learning methods we...
Before your child was even born, you probably found yourself looking up the wide variety of approaches and pedagogies for parenting, early childhood education, or even preschool. One of the names that would likely have come up during your research is Montessori (or the Montessori Method), one of the most well-known children’s education systems in...
While your child may enjoy going to school and doing their homework every night, this does not necessarily translate into the academic gains and grades you and your child want to see. Hence, parents can help crack the code of learning by building effective study skills in their children instead of getting them to do...
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