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Educational Standards.....
Educational Standards.....
Just seen one of the headlines on the Asia 1 site.... a mother saying her son was "hopeless" as he only got grade B's in his school work.... I think he only around 10 yrs old as well
Holy Cow..... I am sure her son is gonna appreciate that in the papers.
If "B's" are so bad what does it say about the mentality that has been fostered in parents in this part of the world.
Holy Cow..... I am sure her son is gonna appreciate that in the papers.
If "B's" are so bad what does it say about the mentality that has been fostered in parents in this part of the world.
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Re: Educational Standards.....
My son hit all B's last report ... I was quite happy with that.Barnsley wrote:Just seen one of the headlines on the Asia 1 site.... a mother saying her son was "hopeless" as he only got grade B's in his school work.... I think he only around 10 yrs old as well
Holy Cow..... I am sure her son is gonna appreciate that in the papers.
If "B's" are so bad what does it say about the mentality that has been fostered in parents in this part of the world.
Re: Educational Standards.....
If her son was 12 years old and got B's, she would have thought it was the end of the world, surely.Barnsley wrote:Just seen one of the headlines on the Asia 1 site.... a mother saying her son was "hopeless" as he only got grade B's in his school work.... I think he only around 10 yrs old as well
Holy Cow..... I am sure her son is gonna appreciate that in the papers.
If "B's" are so bad what does it say about the mentality that has been fostered in parents in this part of the world.
Awww come on. It is just sensationalist. For gods sake, not every asian parent is like that. Just like not every english person speaks with a plum in their mouth. The great majority of Asians treat their children the same as any parent.....
Mind you, if any of my child only got a B )(&*&%^*&^&%&****($#!
Mind you, if any of my child only got a B )(&*&%^*&^&%&****($#!
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I would have been happy IF my son had hit ANY B's!
How two children in exactly the same environment can turn out so different is beyond me. Maybe the difference in the school environments is the deciding factor after all. I really don't know.

How two children in exactly the same environment can turn out so different is beyond me. Maybe the difference in the school environments is the deciding factor after all. I really don't know.
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I paid out for a very expensive Audi A3 for my daughter when she graduated from University back in July and that was for a grade 2.1 not even a first!! Oh, and I was over the moon with her achievement, so proud 
Do your best for your kids, help them to be the best they can be and be thankful they are healthy and hopefully happy.

Do your best for your kids, help them to be the best they can be and be thankful they are healthy and hopefully happy.
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i tried failing all my subjects in college once because I wanted to be kicked out of the school because i wanted to change schools and that was the only way my parents would allow me to change schools. Unfortunately i didnt get kicked out. Then before applying for my major, my parents wanted me to get into this major and i wanted another one so i didnt apply for any majors for 1 year to make a point. sometimes its not about the grades or their ability to learn.
For asians the first career of choice is to be a doctor...or a nurse if you failed that, the alternative is to marry a doctor. im just joking but I have heard this in other asian families.
For asians the first career of choice is to be a doctor...or a nurse if you failed that, the alternative is to marry a doctor. im just joking but I have heard this in other asian families.
^ no one can do this anymore. When I was at uni, it did not matter what your grades were when you were getting a job. If you had the necessary degree that was all that was necessary. But now, all employers want to look at your grades....
So young first year uni students, consequently, are not so much fun any more. They take less risks in their subject choices - and thereby narrow the possibility of them actually EXPERIENCING something different - or finding out something new about themselves.
When did education become such a chore.
So young first year uni students, consequently, are not so much fun any more. They take less risks in their subject choices - and thereby narrow the possibility of them actually EXPERIENCING something different - or finding out something new about themselves.
When did education become such a chore.
My parents motto was. if you failed (bad grades) you have to live with it, they always remind us that they only can send us to school, but the achievement not in their hand. It worked for 2 girls, and not worked for the other 2 girls.
but we all now doing fine with our live. I agree with SMS, same school, same environment but different results, I always wonder why.

As I have mentioned before, I used to be very bad at studies and very mischievous as a kid. My dad used to hit me, like any other Indian dad, during those days would. I still remember, this was in 1st std(P1 in Singaporean terms). I scored less and I my dad was angry and he refused to sign the report card. I didnt know what to do so I forged his signature, thinking he wont ask for the report card again
He did ask later and said he will sign it. Imagine the aftermath
Then in 3rd I think I failed in an exam and when I showed the report card to my father, he just tore it apart. 



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN7o2Iy89WQ lol B+ bloodtype
My old man resorted to bribery 1000 pounds per A level C grade and above! He worked out it was cheaper then having to re send me to some crammer school for re-sits, bought my first car with the 3k!
My old man resorted to bribery 1000 pounds per A level C grade and above! He worked out it was cheaper then having to re send me to some crammer school for re-sits, bought my first car with the 3k!
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Awful, awful, awful.... a system that is so focused on grade, streaming at a young age, high stake exams. The kids are not robots! Each one has their own potential. I wonder who are they serving? Really question those who are in charge of the education system in SG. Many of their measures seem so anti-child?
http://www.edvantage.com.sg/content/lea ... innish-way
"Many also attribute the success of the Finnish education system to the strong foundation in learning laid in pre-school, where the focus is on cultivating intellectual curiosity and a love of learning in the young."
http://www.edvantage.com.sg/content/lea ... innish-way
"Many also attribute the success of the Finnish education system to the strong foundation in learning laid in pre-school, where the focus is on cultivating intellectual curiosity and a love of learning in the young."
The country's education system did not start out this way. Back in the 1960s, less than 10 per cent of students continued their education until the age of 18. There was nationwide standardised testing for children at age 11. Children who scored in the top 25 per cent went to private schools that charged high fees.
But starting in the mid-1970s, education reforms were introduced.
- See more at: http://www.edvantage.com.sg/content/lea ... 3hrMl.dpuf
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