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From PSLE to Secondary School Progression: What Parents Need to Know About Supporting Their Child’s Next Step
While waiting to enter secondary school, parents often wonder how best to support their child’s next step. With Full SBB, the new SEC (replacing O-Levels), Integrated Programme, A-Levels, IB, and polytechnic pathways, Singapore’s education system has never been more flexible. Here’s what parents need to know to choose wisely and prepare their child for independence.
Secrets of Essential’s Mathematics Curriculum for PSLE and Primary School Revealed
Our Mathematics tuition curriculum has consistently helped students improve their grades, and we're revealing our secrets to benefit more parents and students. Our approach begins with a thorough analysis of past PSLE papers to focus on key areas. The curriculum is carefully scaffolded to suit all competency levels, ensuring it's challenging yet achievable. We organize practice into "slow" sessions for understanding and "fast" sessions for speed, provide the simplest model solutions, and teach the easiest techniques. This combination promotes confidence, understanding, and exam readiness, helping students excel in Mathematics.
Key Challenges of the Singapore PSLE System
The Singapore PSLE system faces challenges including high stress, a focus on academic excellence at the expense of holistic development, financial strain from additional tuition, and pressure on educators. Addressing these issues is complex, requiring balanced reforms and there is no easy solution. Parents can help by providing emotional support, encouraging a balanced lifestyle, setting realistic expectations, staying involved in their child's learning, managing financial stress, seeking targeted academic help if needed, and promoting a range of interests beyond academics.