Happy Mama wrote:Well said, Mark!markfch wrote:The fact is, we lived in a competitive society. And the school - in an indirect way - is a reflection of society. Ultimately, it's up to us parents to teach our kids that their worthiness in life is not measured by how well they do in exams. Who's to say that just because so-and-so is in the bottom strata, he will not make it in life? This only happens if we as parents allow our children to think this way, which is very wrong.
A child with very average results but with an abundance of confidence will do better in life than a child with good results but always worried about failing. This, I've no doubt.
I would also like to highlight that different kids 开窍 at different pace. Take DD for example. She wasn't as good when she first entered Pri 1, but now, she has made a quantum leap and progressed on to top 20 position in standard (based on our findings). So parents, don't despair and don't give up if your kids have not 开窍. 继续加油!!!
Hi Happymama,
It's encouraging to know that there is still hope to be able to make good progress later on. Do they stream every year now ? Top 20 - that would mean in the top class I suppose (Charity).
For a P3 kid, how long can we expect a kid to sit down and do the assigned task (assessment) assuming say 10 pages of math ?