SJKC Lick Hung Parents' Q&A Support Group

[akiyoshi]

OMG!!! why couldn't they give some work to the kids for revision since next week is exams. Is it a way for them to relax before the exams or what???

That's a good one .. Relaxation before exams, but 4 straight hours ???
They are just using the movies to babysit 500 9year olds, while they busy themselves with god knows what.

All these years, never had this babysitting approach adopted by previous HM, but this seems to be a favorite pastime, 2nd round as far as I can remember. And well prepared too with uptodate movies !

Or is this one of the innovative methods of teaching English, in a high performance school ? Can onewira shed some light here ?

[ctb]

Done, please check your email :)


ctb,

Thanks for sharing the revision BC paper, my wife said it is excellent - thanks !!!! :D

You are most welcome. But there are some errors. Please edit yourself and enlarge it if you think the font is too small. I wish I can do more but time constraints.

[fRaNkY]

I checked with my son and yes, ALL Std 3 kids were gathered in the hall to watch RIO and CARS2 :p (I also haven't watch - should have told me and I would have joined them leh !!!! :D ) !! No studies except for last 2 periods and loaded with homework up to the eyeballs :mad:

Reason was teachers' meeting - wow !! Maybe to streamline the exams and make it easier hahahahaa so "we" don't complain too much online :rolleyes: .... I AM DREAMING ....

Heard selected kids and their form teacher were summoned by dpm to see him... Dunno for what.. Son was not selected....

Maybe just a pap talk.... Tell mummy n daddy vote bee end.

[fRaNkY]

The sign.

Daughter said it FELL down during one heavy wind rain... HM was away...

[akiyoshi]

It is totally wrong to place all the kids through 3 straight-on movie viewing. This is a school. No matter what important meetings there are to be held, does not justify this. It is worrisome if the school thinks that every time an urgent meeting comes about, there go the kids to the cinema !

And what kind of meeting that last 4 hours straight ? What is more important, meeting or teaching? Adults or kids ? :mad:

[currymee]

The sign.

Daughter said it FELL down during one heavy wind rain... HM was away...

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Thank God, nobody was hurt !!!!! (I hope)

Well, I hope the school management learns from this .... :(

[currymee]

Heard selected kids and their form teacher were summoned by dpm to see him... Dunno for what.. Son was not selected....

Maybe just a pap talk.... Tell mummy n daddy vote bee end.

Hahahahaa .... TYPICAL BN POLITICIANS .... and worst of all, TYPICAL Lick Hung school authorities ever so anxious to "kiss-ass" the politicians .... SIGH ... :mad:

Anyway, my son said, the children are not complaining about the videos or playing in the hall ..... ONLY THE PARENTS ... :rolleyes:

[Totoro2010]

...Anyway, my son said, the children are not complaining about the videos or playing in the hall ..... ONLY THE PARENTS ... :rolleyes:

Of course lah, all the kids will say "this school is so nice", because can see movie mah ;):D

[currymee]

Std 3 BM and Science Past Year Papers 2011 - just emailed !!

Dear Parents that have requested,

I have just received the past papers 2011 for BM and Science from mum LP - BIG THANK YOU :)

I have emailed to you already - BUT in case I accidentally left any of you out, my apologies, please email me (currymee88@gmail.com) asap and I will email to you.

OK, we are all set and ready to go now , so GOOD LUCK to the kids in their revision and exams - let's hope everyone does better in BC this time !! FINGERS and TOES CROSSED !! :rolleyes:

[Totoro2010]

Std 3 BM and Science Past Year Papers 2011 - just emailed !!

....I have just received the past papers 2011 for BM and Science from mum LP - BIG THANK YOU :)

.....OK, we are all set and ready to go now , so GOOD LUCK to the kids in their revision and exams - let's hope everyone does better in BC this time !! FINGERS and TOES CROSSED !! :rolleyes:

Thank you to currymee and mum LP :)

I hope my blur sotong will do better this time :p

[currymee]

Dear Std 3 parents,

Another kind parent, SKL has emailed me his own version of BM Penulisan REVISION exercise. Given the short notice now (less than 24 hours and I will be busy coaching my son, hence less time online and checking my email), I am emailing it everyone who has asked for Std 3 past year paper from me recently. If you find it useful, please thank parent SKL :) I found one of the exercise (on badminton) a possible "spot" question :p

My apologies for "spamming" on this occassion :o, hope you understand. My usual modus operandi is for you to request then I will email to you but since BM Penulisan exam is only 24 hours away and the forum attachment (for pdf files) is currently limited to less than 100KB .... the file size is around 500KB.

[akiyoshi]

Std 3 BM and Science Past Year Papers 2011 - just emailed !!

Dear Parents that have requested,

I have just received the past papers 2011 for BM and Science from mum LP - BIG THANK YOU :)

I have emailed to you already - BUT in case I accidentally left any of you out, my apologies, please email me (currymee88@gmail.com) asap and I will email to you.

OK, we are all set and ready to go now , so GOOD LUCK to the kids in their revision and exams - let's hope everyone does better in BC this time !! FINGERS and TOES CROSSED !! :rolleyes:

Thank you, currymee ! Got the papers.

[currymee]

Dear Std 3 Parents,

Mr Admin (KWChang) has agreed to allow (with TIME LIMIT) pdf attachment for exam purposes.

Please find attached the BM Penulisan Exercise that parent SKL has kindly made available.

I will be removing this attachment as soon as the exams are over as promised to Mr Admin !!

:) - KWChang, with thanks from the LH parents. :)

[kwchang]

I checked and I found that my PC's download took the attachment as a .php file
Maybe you do not have this problem but if you do, I suggest the folowing -
I suggest when you click on it, request to save as and then change the name to attachment.pdf (for example) - the idea is to rename it such that the last 3 letters is.pdf

[Rhiga]

Dear Std 3 Parents,

Mr Admin (KWChang) has agreed to allow (with TIME LIMIT) pdf attachment for exam purposes.

Please find attached the BM Penulisan Exercise that parent SKL has kindly made available.

I will be removing this attachment as soon as the exams are over as promised to Mr Admin !!

:) - KWChang, with thanks from the LH parents. :)


Bro,

You are a good man… at this hour still log on to share with forumers of what you have for exam preparation.:)

A big thank you to you although I do not plan to download/print it for my son to practise.

I am just plain lazy.. and also we have no time to do revision last night and today ( I had promised my son earlier that he will join me to watch FA cup semifinal yesterday night and Shanghai F1 at 3pm today)..:p

And also after I analyze the breakdown of BM Penulisan marks...

I think the school knows it is a tall order for Std 3 kids to write a short BM essay.

That explain why the total marks for writing a short 5 sentences essay (bina lima ayat berdasarkan gambar) is only 10%.

Another 40% comes from Bina Ayat, and 50% from Karangan which would be very close to what were given in the school exercise..

Whatever question for the 10% marks that is beyond the school’s homework scope, I will leave it to the BM foundation for the pass 2+ year.

Cheers

[currymee]

Bro,

You are a good man… at this hour still log on to share with forumers of what you have for exam preparation.:)

....



Bro,

No big deal, it is all worth it just to see the faces of happy children when they have done well in school - the shine and light in their eyes and faces are priceless !! :)

[Mommy]

One paper down. I am just as nervous as my boy. This is very stressful and if pro-long, dont think will be advisable :(

[currymee]

One paper down. I am just as nervous as my boy. This is very stressful and if pro-long, dont think will be advisable :(

Yes, :( I fully agree with you - even my wife (who is usually the idomitable one in the family !) is feeling the strain esp as the papers get "tougher" and "tougher" and the scores get lower as each standard passes by ....

I told her, don't fret too much, just aim for consistency and above 80% (an "A") is enough, anything more is a BONUS !

[Mommy]

Yes, :( I fully agree with you - even my wife (who is usually the idomitable one in the family !) is feeling the strain esp as the papers get "tougher" and "tougher" and the scores get lower as each standard passes by ....

I told her, don't fret too much, just aim for consistency and above 80% (an "A") is enough, anything more is a BONUS !

Haha, judging at current rate, 80% is quite impossible for my boy. A little improvement & getting the hinge of it is a bonus :)

[Totoro2010]

Dear Std 3 parents,

Another kind parent, SKL has emailed me his own version of BM Penulisan REVISION exercise.
...

Got the papers but no time to revise liao, will keep it for next exam revision
Thank you currymee and SKL :)

[Rhiga]

Just called my son…

Wow, he did not say much about the exam !! :(

Section A (bina 5 ayat berdasarkan gambar, 10 marks) - the diagram has something to do with kids playing with kites. !!

Section B (bina ayat, 40 marks) – 90% closed to the Bina Ayat exercise given by teacher..

Section b (karangan berdasarkan gambar, 50 marks) – totally different with the Karangan exercise, the topic is about visiting grandparents !!:eek:

Well, I believe it is all depend on the foundation of BM for the past 2+ years to construct sentences with no spelling mistake. I hope the teacher will be lenient on the depth of vocab.

The most important is – don’t leave the answer sheet blank ..

[Mommy]

Just called my son…

Wow, he did not say much about the exam !! :(

Section A (bina 5 ayat berdasarkan gambar, 10 marks) - the diagram has something to do with kids playing with kites. !!

Section B (bina ayat, 40 marks) – 90% closed to the Bina Ayat exercise given by teacher..

Section b (karangan berdasarkan gambar, 50 marks) – totally different with the Karangan exercise, the topic is about visiting grandparents !!:eek:

Well, I believe it is all depend on the foundation of BM for the past 2+ years to construct sentences with no spelling mistake. I hope the teacher will be lenient on the depth of vocab.

The most important is – don’t leave the answer sheet blank ..

Oh dear, how much would this jeopardize our kids confidence??

[currymee]

Just called my son…

Wow, he did not say much about the exam !! :(

Section A (bina 5 ayat berdasarkan gambar, 10 marks) - the diagram has something to do with kids playing with kites. !!

Section B (bina ayat, 40 marks) – 90% closed to the Bina Ayat exercise given by teacher..

Section b (karangan berdasarkan gambar, 50 marks) – totally different with the Karangan exercise, the topic is about visiting grandparents !!:eek:

Well, I believe it is all depend on the foundation of BM for the past 2+ years to construct sentences with no spelling mistake. I hope the teacher will be lenient on the depth of vocab.

The most important is – don’t leave the answer sheet blank ..


Oh dear, how much would this jeopardize our kids confidence??

My son came back and he said "tough" but can do. Normally when he says that, it is a low "A" or high "B".

I have already told him to expect the teachers to set everything to be totally different from what he practises except for Bina Ayat, so he is ok in dealing with that aspect of "shock" and "surprise".

Tomorrow is his main "worry" paper - BC Penulisan ......

[Rhiga]

....I have already told him to expect the teachers to set everything to be totally different from what he practises except for Bina Ayat, so he is ok in dealing with that aspect of "shock" and "surprise".


Yup, I also plan/pre-empt it this way…

1. If Section B & C is close to the school exercise, he will walk it and only section A is a variable. (well, this did not happen..:( )

2. If Section B and/or C is completely different with school exercise… he will have to try it himself (without prior practice) and this depend on his BM foundation..can't do much over the weekend before exam.

This is one of the reasons I asked him to watch soccer and F1 with me on weekend… just relax and forget about the BM paper.

Another reason is I just don’t want him to spend too much time on BM. The available free time was utilized for other subjects.

Cheers

[Mommy]

Yup, I also plan/pre-empt it this way…

1. If Section B & C is close to the school exercise, he will walk it and only section A is a variable. (well, this did not happen..:( )

2. If Section B and/or C is completely different with school exercise… he will have to try it himself (without prior practice) and this depend on his BM foundation..can't do much over the weekend before exam.

This is one of the reasons I asked him to watch soccer and F1 with me on weekend… just relax and forget about the BM paper.

Another reason is I just don’t want him to spend too much time on BM. The available free time was utilized for other subjects.

Cheers

Then gone case lor...I was still revising with my boy till 9pm yesterday and get him to sleep after that. Didnt manage to talk to him yet. Yet dont think its any better....

[Totoro2010]

Heard that many SJKCs in Selangor has announced off day for 25/10/2012 (1 day before Hari Raya Haji), the replacement class will be on this Saturday 21/4/2012

I wonder whether LH will practise the same as above?

[Rhiga]

Then gone case lor.......

It is ok.. try next time..

Exam (2/1) and (2/2) are waiting….!! :D :eek:

[Mommy]

It is ok.. try next time..

Exam (2/1) and (2/2) are waiting….!! :D :eek:

Thanks Bro. I only worry of my boy's confidence. He has been "quite discipline" in his revision hoping to score As but could be diminished now :(

[Rhiga]

Just called my son..

WOW (a bigger wow than yesterday)… he told me the BC essay is TOUGH..!!! :(:eek:

He said the best he can hope is 70+ marks...

Looks like the BC teacher means business this time !! :(


Cheers

[currymee]

Just called my son..

WOW (a bigger wow than yesterday)… he told me the BC essay is TOUGH..!!! :(:eek:

He said the best he can hope is 70+ marks...

Looks like the BC teacher means business this time !! :(


Cheers

Bro,

At least your son is still talking ... MINE has been reduced to just MUMBLING and monosyllabic saying "TOUGH" everytime I asked about the BC Penulisan questions etc .... :(

[Mommy]

Bro,

At least your son is still talking ... MINE has been reduced to just MUMBLING and monosyllabic saying "TOUGH" everytime I asked about the BC Penulisan questions etc .... :(

Still better than mine. Answer is "fine" but I think I can get only 70% and not more.....lagi teruk

[currymee]

I got one mum asking me via email - "Why does Lick Hung want to torture the kids like this by "killing" them in the school exams ? "

Good question - I hope some veteran parents can help to answer, honestly, I also don't know !!

[currymee]

Answer Bubble Sheet

I have prepared (see attached pdf) an "answer bubble sheet" for the kids to practise for Science and English :)

Best to get them to be as familiar as possible with what is used in school exams. I have extracted them and "clean" up from past year papers.

I heard that a few kids messed up pretty badly the first time around, with wrong shading etc .... so hope this helps.

[birdy]

I got one mum asking me via email - "Why does Lick Hung want to torture the kids like this by "killing" them in the school exams ? "

Good question - I hope some veteran parents can help to answer, honestly, I also don't know !!
Perhaps LH wanted to drill the student to be the best. If they can survive in the school exams, they can survive any external exams.

[Rhiga]

I got one mum asking me via email - "Why does Lick Hung want to torture the kids like this by "killing" them in the school exams ? "

Good question - I hope some veteran parents can help to answer, honestly, I also don't know !!

I am fine with the standard of school exam regardless of whether it is moderate or tough..

I know what we are doing – the scope of revision, the depth of preparation and the daily time allocated for studies should be sufficient for the kid to attend a school exam.

If he scores, good news and of course I will feel good and he will feel happy as well..

If he did not do well due to the standard of the questions is too high, relatively speaking. I think it is also fine as it will affect all the students in Std 3, not just him.

There will be more than 10 school exams ahead before the end of Std 6.

My responsibility is to make sure my kid is happy each time after the school exam, regardless of the results with the condition that he convinces me he had done his part.

Cheers

[Mommy]

I am fine with the standard of school exam regardless of whether it is moderate or tough..

I know what we are doing – the scope of revision, the depth of preparation and the daily time allocated for studies should be sufficient for the kid to attend a school exam.

If he scores, good news and of course I will feel good and he will feel happy as well..

If he did not do well due to the standard of the questions is too high, relatively speaking. I think it is also fine as it will affect all the students in Std 3, not just him.

There will be more than 10 school exams ahead before the end of Std 6.

My responsibility is to make sure my kid is happy each time after the school exam, regardless of the results with the condition that he convinces me he had done his part.

Cheers

Totally agree. We need to instill value in our kids with love. Scoring 100% is not everything to be a better person tomorrow. 10 school exams is only up to UPSR. What about PMR/SPM/University, more to come. I told my boy, as long as he put in effort, it doesnt matter whether he gets no 5 or 15. I hope this will encourage him to continue working hard.

[nescafeADay]

Agree and agree to Mommy and Rhiga

[sydneymak]

No more pmr exam....the secondary school started new format of exam for form 1 2012. This batch of student will not sit for PMR IN F3.school base exam will be more like summative test.......every subtopic taught will be tested ....the final result reflects which skill level the student has achieved....so by the time, student most probably wont need to go for tuition.....however, spm still continue

[currymee]

I am fine with the standard of school exam regardless of whether it is moderate or tough..

I know what we are doing – the scope of revision, the depth of preparation and the daily time allocated for studies should be sufficient for the kid to attend a school exam.

If he scores, good news and of course I will feel good and he will feel happy as well..

If he did not do well due to the standard of the questions is too high, relatively speaking. I think it is also fine as it will affect all the students in Std 3, not just him.

There will be more than 10 school exams ahead before the end of Std 6.

My responsibility is to make sure my kid is happy each time after the school exam, regardless of the results with the condition that he convinces me he had done his part.

Cheers

It is important to instill the correct concept of "try your best" WITHOUT falling into the "never mind" category, it is a FINE LINE between the two .... and at this early stage of their education, it is vital that parents manage this well.

HOW ? This is the hard part .... and to each child there is a difference in motivation

[currymee]

One of our forumers, Mommy, has asked me to assist in putting up her prepared Maths worksheet - please see attached below.

Thanks Mommy for sharing :)

NOTE: As per my promise to Mr Admin, as soon as the exams are over, I will be removing all the attachments, so if you are interested, please download now.

[sewlover]

I have last year's April papers for std 1, PM me if you are interested (sewlover89@yahoo.com). I actually retyped the questions and may not be 100% same but at least some rough ideas on how the test paper might look like next week. Especially for first time mom like me! Hope it helps.

[Rhiga]

Std 3 parents,

My son told me the exam days has been changed. The assistant HM announced it yesterday.

Tue subjects change to Mon

Wed subjects change to Tue

Wed no exam

Thurs exam subjects remain unchanged.

[Mommy]

Std 3 parents,

My son told me the exam days has been changed. The assistant HM announced it yesterday.

Tue subjects change to Mon

Wed subjects change to Tue

Wed no exam

Thurs exam subjects remain unchanged.

Thanks. My blur boy only tells me no exam on Wed. So I got to ask him to confirm with the teacher when will be the exam.

[currymee]

Bro,

Thanks for the update and notice.


Std 3 parents,

My son told me the exam days has been changed. The assistant HM announced it yesterday.

Tue subjects change to Mon

Wed subjects change to Tue

Wed no exam

Thurs exam subjects remain unchanged.

[Totoro2010]

Std 3 parents,

My son told me the exam days has been changed. The assistant HM announced it yesterday.

Tue subjects change to Mon

Wed subjects change to Tue

Wed no exam

Thurs exam subjects remain unchanged.

Thank you for the notice.

[birdy]

Std 3 parents,

My son told me the exam days has been changed. The assistant HM announced it yesterday.

Tue subjects change to Mon

Wed subjects change to Tue

Wed no exam

Thurs exam subjects remain unchanged.
Thanks for the update. My blur girl got mixed up with the schedule change. She said not sure of the changes.

[Mommy]

My boy was crying that he couldnt finish his homework after doing all the revision for this week's exam :(

[rachel sj]

Bro,

At least your son is still talking ... MINE has been reduced to just MUMBLING and monosyllabic saying "TOUGH" everytime I asked about the BC Penulisan questions etc .... :(

My colleague who has 2 kids studying in std 4 and 6 told advises me to "manage my expetation" further when my std 3 goes to std 4 next year. According to her, std 4 BC paper 1 takes a quatum leap - students are expected to write essays on their own, no more guided notes given. Plain, simple essay without proverbs or bombastic words are not good enough, techers will look out for expressive writing !

[currymee]

My boy was crying that he couldnt finish his homework after doing all the revision for this week's exam :(

So sad to hear that ... unfortunately, LH never gives the children a "revision break" to prepare for the exams as far as homework is concerned. This is one of the "occupational hazard" that the children and parents have to face in this pressure-cooker school hell-bent on rushing to finish syllabus and exams so we can all shake legs by Sept !! :rolleyes:

Other SJKCs will only start their exams in mid-May and in some schools, their FIRST exams for the year !!

[currymee]

.... According to her, std 4 BC paper 1 takes a quatum leap - students are expected to write essays on their own, no more guided notes given. Plain, simple essay without proverbs or bombastic words are not good enough, techers will look out for expressive writing !

I don't mind IF the teachers DO TEACH and GUIDE THEM HOW TO DO IT .... trouble is they don't and expect the kids to know what to do and what the teachers want in exams .... NUTS !!!

[Mommy]

So sad to hear that ... unfortunately, LH never gives the children a "revision break" to prepare for the exams as far as homework is concerned. This is one of the "occupational hazard" that the children and parents have to face in this pressure-cooker school hell-bent on rushing to finish syllabus and exams so we can all shake legs by Sept !! :rolleyes:

Other SJKCs will only start their exams in mid-May and in some schools, their FIRST exams for the year !!

Yes, I just got to know most schools having exams only in May and not Apr.
I told him to skip on of the exercises since paper is other days. He was crying this morning that the teacher will scold him. So I sms the teacher. Hopefully the teacher is understanding so that any scolding or punishment will not affect his concentration for today's papers.
He got freak out practicing the maths questions keeps telling me all questions are tricky and he started highlighting all the questions he thinks is tricky. Unfortunately ended up highlighting 90% of the papers....

[Mommy]

I don't mind IF the teachers DO TEACH and GUIDE THEM HOW TO DO IT .... trouble is they don't and expect the kids to know what to do and what the teachers want in exams .... NUTS !!!

Agree, most of the time, need to rely on tuition teacher to guide the kids....

[Busy Mom]

Agree, most of the time, need to rely on tuition teacher to guide the kids....
That's what they have in mind ie. the kids are attending tuition and hence let the tuition teacher do the job? But they forget that there are still a handful of kids who are home tutored! Parents of these kids will need to find ways to tutor them without any tips or whatsoever...sigh!....Busy Mom is turning into Angry Mom due to the stress of coming exam!!

[Mommy]

That's what they have in mind ie. the kids are attending tuition and hence let the tuition teacher do the job? But they forget that there are still a handful of kids who are home tutored! Parents of these kids will need to find ways to tutor them without any tips or whatsoever...sigh!....Busy Mom is turning into Angry Mom due to the stress of coming exam!!

Hahaha Mommy has became Angry and Frustrated Mommy long time ago

[currymee]

That's what they have in mind ie. the kids are attending tuition and hence let the tuition teacher do the job? But they forget that there are still a handful of kids who are home tutored! Parents of these kids will need to find ways to tutor them without any tips or whatsoever...sigh!....Busy Mom is turning into Angry Mom due to the stress of coming exam!!

hahahaa ... we are the STUBBORN ones who refused to "give in" into the LH TUITION ECO-SYTEM (staffed by the school teachers leh ... ) :rolleyes:

Anyway, that is also one of the key reason why we are here in this forum - to help the "stubborn" ones muddle through ..... we find and share our own resources, materials, workbooks, hints and tips as well as past year papers, of course, with some significant help from generous paents whose kids are part of the tuition system :)

[sewlover]

That's what they have in mind ie. the kids are attending tuition and hence let the tuition teacher do the job? But they forget that there are still a handful of kids who are home tutored! Parents of these kids will need to find ways to tutor them without any tips or whatsoever...sigh!....Busy Mom is turning into Angry Mom due to the stress of coming exam!!

Sigh...both mother and son also stress out this few days due to exam tomorrow. My son is really struggling with his BM. I really wonder how much the teacher taught at school? My son said teacher never explain? I asked how he did his workbook exercises, he said teacher gave them the answer? And when I asked him how to do, he doesn't know anything. His face turn blank! What am I going to do? He doesn't even know when to use kamu, kami, dia, kita, etc...keep revising still cannot remember. HELP!

[Rhiga]

Just called my son and he is a happy boy....He is happy of both the exams today..:)

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Just to share..

I think I am getting lazy. Maybe because I am in a vacation mode already !! :grin2:

We plan for a long distance vacation immediately after the school exam and we are now busy preparing the holidays. So, our focus and time have been allocated to holidays planning and we just let him did his own revision last week with very little supervision.

Saturday.
Morning – self-revision for BM Pemahaman.
Afternoon – he watched the Cars2 (he was excited about the movie and asked me to get the DVD for him after the movie session in school !)
Night – family gathering dinner for the whole night.

Sunday.
Morning – ABRSM piano class
Afternoon – self-revision for Maths
Night – Bahrin F1 from 7.30-1015pm

I would like to evaluate whether he can do well in the exam this round without last minute supervision. I am ok with whatever results that he bring back.

I think I have reached a stage that I want to have my own pace, my own expectation and my own measurement of his academic performance, not the school’s expectation, not the school pace and measurement of the students.

I will explain why I reach such conclusion in the next post.

[sewlover]

Can someone share what to pack for the kids on their exam day? Cos each day 2 subjects and each subject 1 hour. What about the other time? What will they be doing? Do they still have normal lesson besides the exam time? Do we still pack full day lessons' material?

[currymee]

Yes, normal classes are as usual before and after exams ... it is only during the exam periods that don't follow time-table.

So just pack as normal except for the periods during those exam papers or like my son who has decided to pack as normal - so what is a few extra "grammes" - bag is already heavy like hell !! :heheheh:


Can someone share what to pack for the kids on their exam day? Cos each day 2 subjects and each subject 1 hour. What about the other time? What will they be doing? Do they still have normal lesson besides the exam time? Do we still pack full day lessons' material?

[currymee]

Sewlover,

Please check out some of the materials and methods that I mentioned for BM in the BM Home-Study thread.


Sigh...both mother and son also stress out this few days due to exam tomorrow. My son is really struggling with his BM. I really wonder how much the teacher taught at school? My son said teacher never explain? I asked how he did his workbook exercises, he said teacher gave them the answer? And when I asked him how to do, he doesn't know anything. His face turn blank! What am I going to do? He doesn't even know when to use kamu, kami, dia, kita, etc...keep revising still cannot remember. HELP!

[currymee]

....

I think I have reached a stage that I want to have my own pace, my own expectation and my own measurement of his academic performance, not the school’s expectation, not the school pace and measurement of the students.

I will explain why I reach such conclusion in the next post.

Bro,

Now you got me curious !!! ;)

[nescafeADay]

It was last year when I found out from a teacher friend that most of the schools are having 2 exams a year (including hers), BUT not LH, which still have 4. And I kinda agree with her that it's good to have 4. For a half yearly exam system, the gap is too long, the scope to cover for the exam is a bit too wide, if the children/parents are 'honeymooning' all the while until when the exam is round the corner. So I still opt for LH knowing that my girls will have extra 2 exams.

Few weeks back when my hubby dig out his old primary school report card, we were having 6 exams a year last time. (hopefully I won't regret later).

[Rhiga]

Just called my son and he is a happy boy....He is happy of both the exams today..:)

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Just to share..

I think I am getting lazy. Maybe because I am in a vacation mode already !! :grin2:

We plan for a long distance vacation immediately after the school exam and we are now busy preparing the holidays. So, our focus and time have been allocated to holidays planning and we just let him did his own revision last week with very little supervision.

Saturday.
Morning : self-revision for BM Pemahaman.
Afternoon : he watched the Cars2 (he was excited about the movie and asked me to get the DVD for him after the movie session in school !)
Night : family gathering dinner for the whole night.

Sunday.
Morning : ABRSM piano class
Afternoon : self-revision for Maths
Night : Bahrin F1 from 7.30-1015pm

I would like to evaluate whether he can do well in the exam this round without last minute supervision. I am ok with whatever results that he bring back.

I think I have reached a stage that I want to have my own pace, my own expectation and my own measurement of his academic performance, not the school's expectation, not the school pace and measurement of the students.

I will explain why I reach such conclusion in the next post.

During a family gathering dinner on last Sat night, I met my nephew and niece..

I am quite close to them. My nephew was in Std 5 and my niece was in Std 1 when I married my wife. I witnessed them growing up and have a good feel of their academic progress.

Both of them are not exceptionally well in studies, in primary and secondary level.
My nephew is just above average, not doing very well in SPM and he studied Cambridge A level in KBU.

Not sure what had changed/motivated him, he did well in A level and successfully enrolled into Imperial College in UK (sponsored by parents of course and it costs a bomb !).

After graduating from Imperial, he could't get a job in UK (for almost 7 months) and eventually he pursued a master degree in Sweden with scholarship offered by the Swedish University.

My niece had a very tough time in primary school. She refused to go to school when she was in Std 1 and she was relatively slower in learning pace compare to others. My sister-in-law enrolled her into private school until the secondary level. Her academic performance in secondary level is above average, but she is never the top 10 in class.

She also studied Cambridge A level in a private college and she took SAT exam (School Admission Test for foreign students in USA). She scored 4A in Cambridge A level and obtained more than1900 points in SAT.

She was just offered to study in Imperial College and LSE (London School of Economics), and UCLA (University of California Los Angeles).

My point is - I think we should not stress ourselves too much and as a result stress the kid because of school exam. I understand it is important to build a strong foundation in primary level but always remember there is a long way to go in studies.

The decision from parents (which largely influenced by the parents exposure) will have a more profound impact on the kid'd academic future.


Cheers

[nescafeADay]

Sigh...both mother and son also stress out this few days due to exam tomorrow. My son is really struggling with his BM. I really wonder how much the teacher taught at school? My son said teacher never explain? I asked how he did his workbook exercises, he said teacher gave them the answer? And when I asked him how to do, he doesn't know anything. His face turn blank! What am I going to do? He doesn't even know when to use kamu, kami, dia, kita, etc...keep revising still cannot remember. HELP!

Just to share in case this help. I prepare this for my daughter last year. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/tatabahasa_drill.pdf

Detail is here: http://zilingyuying.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/bm-preliminary-tatabahasa-drill/

[Rhiga]

Bro,

Now you got me curious !!! ;)

OK, hope the explanation below helps..

1. I think getting top position/marks in class should not be the only measurement of the kid’s academic performance. It is very stressful if everyone wants to get A and if many get A then the school may increase the standard of A again !!

2. I think sometimes, it is not really a necessity to get A. For example, what is the meaning of A in BM Penulisan ? The only relevance is it may reflect a higher chance to score A in UPSR. But ask a honest question, what is the meaning of A in UPSR to the kid when he/she is in Form 5 ?

3. A kid will progress with maturity and intelligence. No need to be too stressful during their formative years..


Cheers

[currymee]

I agree fully - just don't tell the kids or they will slack off !!

For my son, I emphasised to him the IMPORTANCE and VALUE of proper preparation and then DOING HIS BEST. If he has done both, then what marks he gets will be a feedback on his efforts and checkpoint on his progress. There are targets as part of motivation but there is no scolding, punishment etc once all the necessary efforts are put in and done ... just post-mortem remedial if necessary ... I made a point to drill into him the concept of "kaisen" (continuous improvement) rather than PERFECTION.

Simply put - I told him that I will not punish him for failing (if he had tried) BUT I will beat the daylights out of him for not trying and "chinchai" - tidak-apa attitude !!


OK, hope the explanation below helps..

1. I think getting top position/marks in class should not be the only measurement of the kid’s academic performance. It is very stressful if everyone wants to get A and if many get A then the school may increase the standard of A again !!

2. I think sometimes, it is not really a necessity to get A. For example, what is the meaning of A in BM Penulisan ? The only relevance is it may reflect a higher chance to score A in UPSR. But ask a honest question, what is the meaning of A in UPSR to the kid when he/she is in Form 5 ?

3. A kid will progress with maturity and intelligence. No need to be too stressful during their formative years..


Cheers

[nescafeADay]

This is a 配词 exercise for first half of Std 1 I prepare for my daughters. Just sharing. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/e9858de8af8d1a.pdf

[sewlover]

Just to share in case this help. I prepare this for my daughter last year. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/tatabahasa_drill.pdf

Detail is here: http://zilingyuying.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/bm-preliminary-tatabahasa-drill/

Thanks! Really appreciate it.

[currymee]

Thanks! Really appreciate it.


This is a 配词 exercise for first half of Std 1 I prepare for my daughters. Just sharing. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/e9858de8af8d1a.pdf

Yes, well done :)

Thanks :)

[Busy Mom]

This is a 配词 exercise for first half of Std 1 I prepare for my daughters. Just sharing. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/e9858de8af8d1a.pdf
Thanks so much for sharing. That is a lot of effort to prepare it.

[currymee]

EXAMS OVER LIOW !!!!!!

Ok, there is still 2 papers - Science and Moral - but one of them is well-covered and the other, well, no matter how hard my son tries, he will never score more than 85% since 50% is due to class behaviour and he is NO ANGEL in class .... so "lost cause" !! ;)

[sewlover]

EXAMS OVER LIOW !!!!!!

Ok, there is still 2 papers - Science and Moral - but one of them is well-covered and the other, well, no matter how hard my son tries, he will never score more than 85% since 50% is due to class behaviour and he is NO ANGEL in class .... so "lost cause" !! ;)

My son just started today :-( Being first time mom here, I can't wait to hear what my son says after school later. So far he still doesn't know what to expect since it's his first time taking exam!

[ezy]

My son just started today :-( Being first time mom here, I can't wait to hear what my son says after school later. So far he still doesn't know what to expect since it's his first time taking exam!

hi.. exam almost over.. so happy, still got another 2 more papers to go, ok.. need every parents support here.. does anyone have past year papers for all standard 3 (2nd monthly test and year end exam), meaning from 2011,2010,2009 and 2008 .. can i borrow?

thank you, thank you.. hoping to hear come good news

[akiyoshi]

Tomorrow no exam, heard that it is because the teachers would be having meeting again !!! Not sure if it is movie time again for the kids but I rather that they stay in class or go to the library. Some kids didn't find the movies interesting and they had to sit stiff on the floor for hours.

[Mommy]

Tomorrow no exam, heard that it is because the teachers would be having meeting again !!! Not sure if it is movie time again for the kids but I rather that they stay in class or go to the library. Some kids didn't find the movies interesting and they had to sit stiff on the floor for hours.

Agree. My boy doesnt like to movie at all but they must be there, perhaps for safety reason.

[Totoro2010]

Tomorrow no exam, heard that it is because the teachers would be having meeting again !!! Not sure if it is movie time again for the kids but I rather that they stay in class or go to the library. Some kids didn't find the movies interesting and they had to sit stiff on the floor for hours.
What meeting is so important? Why can't wait until the exam over and have to adjust the exam time table?:confused::rolleyes:

[akiyoshi]

What meeting is so important? Why can't wait until the exam over and have to adjust the exam time table?:confused::rolleyes:

This is when we need onewira to comment and clarify.

Maybe this round is for another batch of teachers ? Actually, meetings should not be held during school hours at the expense of the children's time, regardless of exams or no exams. If this is an accepted practice in the school, then I suggest that we parents are informed so that we can save the school the trouble of babysitting them and keeping them entertained with movies. I am sure there are kids and parents who would rather spend time at home doing something else.

Make it an option.

And yes, what important meeting is it ?? Never had this before becoming high performance school.

[sydneymak]

This is a 配词 exercise for first half of Std 1 I prepare for my daughters. Just sharing. http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/e9858de8af8d1a.pdf

Good effort.....very colourful too.....

[jan tomaswaki]

What meeting is so important? Why can't wait until the exam over and have to adjust the exam time table?:confused::rolleyes:

Maybe wiraone ask them to join this sat. bersih?

[currymee]

What I heard is that it is A WHOLE'S DAY MEETING - school "company" brainstorming retreat huh ?

[elea88]

OK, hope the explanation below helps..

1. I think getting top position/marks in class should not be the only measurement of the kid’s academic performance. It is very stressful if everyone wants to get A and if many get A then the school may increase the standard of A again !!

2. I think sometimes, it is not really a necessity to get A. For example, what is the meaning of A in BM Penulisan ? The only relevance is it may reflect a higher chance to score A in UPSR. But ask a honest question, what is the meaning of A in UPSR to the kid when he/she is in Form 5 ?

3. A kid will progress with maturity and intelligence. No need to be too stressful during their formative years..


Cheers

Well.. my daughter who is 12 says 7A's in UPSR means.. she can frame up the certificate.. and show it to her daughter next time!!!!!

[nescafeADay]

Well.. my daughter who is 12 says 7A's in UPSR means.. she can frame up the certificate.. and show it to her daughter next time!!!!!

Hahahaha :)

[currymee]

My son's BC Penulisan (Chowen) die again - another bad "C" ... even worse than last round .... :eek: :(

Time to really sit down for some serious remedial action over the school holidays .... kind of spoiled the holiday mood :(

[jan tomaswaki]

My son's BC Penulisan (Chowen) die again - another bad "C" ... even worse than last round .... :eek: :(

Time to really sit down for some serious remedial action over the school holidays .... kind of spoiled the holiday mood :(
No worry CM, as your child is getting towards Yr 3 all subjects will be very susah...but no worry

[Totoro2010]

My son's BC Penulisan (Chowen) die again - another bad "C" ... even worse than last round .... :eek: :(

Time to really sit down for some serious remedial action over the school holidays .... kind of spoiled the holiday mood :(

wow! your son's teacher is super woman ah? Mark the paper so fast :heheheh:

[Mommy]

No worry CM, as your child is getting towards Yr 3 all subjects will be very susah...but no worry

Yes, and we parents cannot deny that. My boy has been complaining all questions are so challenging (he dare not use the word difficult). Even science, which has been his favourite subject is a challenge to him now. There are some subjective questions that relate to each other.
What we parents need to do is to continue giving them confidence and motivation and we cannot be the first to give up :):)
All I can say is "Jia You".....

[Rhiga]

Well.. my daughter who is 12 says 7A's in UPSR means.. she can frame up the certificate.. and show it to her daughter next time!!!!!

Of course she can.. :)

Btw, did you frame yours to show it/them to your daughter (UPSR, PMR, SPM, diploma, Bachelor degree, Master degree, etc) ??

[currymee]

No worry CM, as your child is getting towards Yr 3 all subjects will be very susah...but no worry

Right now the only thing that is keeping me hopeful is the forewarned knowledge and experience gained from SENIOR PARENTS like your goodself (thank you very much), in informing me that Lick Hung exams are "CRAZY" and not an accurate reflection of the child's capabilities !!

Let face it, to see your child's performance drop by 40% in one subject in 6 months (end of Std 2 to now) is like watching the KLSE CRASH - to go from 90+% to 50+% :eek: :cry: - seriously, my son is completely devastated and demotivated. He was in no mood to revise or even want to do the Science paper today !! I told him to do as well as possible in Science and use the opportunity to help his BC Penulisan.

BTW, I hope in future, the class teachers DO NOT RELEASE ANY RESULTS UNTIL ALL EXAMS ARE OVER PLEASE !!! My son told me that more than 10 of his classmates FAILED and many cried silently scared that they will be scolded and beaten later at home. I doubt any of them will be in the right frame of mind to do the Science exam today .....

[Rhiga]

My son's BC Penulisan (Chowen) die again - another bad "C" ... even worse than last round .... :eek: :(

Time to really sit down for some serious remedial action over the school holidays .... kind of spoiled the holiday mood :(

Bro,

Your son teacher is unbelievably fast in marking paper. Within a day, he/she get it done !!

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My son’s weak spot is BM Penulisan.

It is a tough decision to me because I am the one who contributed to the problem.

I wanted him to spend less time on BM (especially BM Penulisan) and utilize the time for other subjects and activities..

I will have to think of a better approach after our holidays..


Cheers


ps. We are going to some European mountainous medieval towns next week.. See you after school break.:)

[currymee]

Bro,

Your son teacher is unbelievably fast in marking paper. Within a day, he/she got it done !!

....

Bro,

Wrong BC paper. BC Chowen (Penulisan) was ONE WEEK AGO ...

[Rhiga]

Bro,

Wrong BC paper. BC Chowen (Penulisan) was ONE WEEK AGO ...

Opps, my misatke..:o

My son's class is usually slow..

So far, not a single subject has been marked and returned to students..

[Mommy]

Right now the only thing that is keeping me hopeful is the forewarned knowledge and experience gained from SENIOR PARENTS like your goodself (thank you very much), in informing me that Lick Hung exams are "CRAZY" and not an accurate reflection of the child's capabilities !!

Let face it, to see your child's performance drop by 40% in one subject in 6 months (end of Std 2 to now) is like watching the KLSE CRASH - to go from 90+% to 50+% :eek: :cry: - seriously, my son is completely devastated and demotivated. He was in no mood to revise or even want to do the Science paper today !! I told him to do as well as possible in Science and use the opportunity to help his BC Penulisan.

BTW, I hope in future, the class teachers DO NOT RELEASE ANY RESULTS UNTIL ALL EXAMS ARE OVER PLEASE !!! My son told me that more than 10 of his classmates FAILED and many cried silently scared that they will be scolded and beaten later at home. I doubt any of them will be in the right frame of mind to do the Science exam today .....

Agree. No results should be given until exam is over. Teachers should have a sense of mind how kids felt if they dont do up to theirs/parents expectation. Son told me he calculated his own maths marks on his exam papers. Ridiculous to get pupils to count their own marks. That's besides the point, but how the pupils felt of the marks they are getting. I didnt ask & comment on this statement. The only thing i said is please focus on your science & moral for tomorrow. End of the conversation about exams..... We then change our subject to what we want to do this evening.

[Rhiga]

...Let face it, to see your child's performance drop by 40% in one subject in 6 months (end of Std 2 to now) is like watching the KLSE CRASH - to go from 90+% to 50+% :eek: :cry: -

......BTW, I hope in future, the class teachers DO NOT RELEASE ANY RESULTS UNTIL ALL EXAMS ARE OVER PLEASE !!! My son told me that more than 10 of his classmates FAILED and many cried silently scared that they will be scolded and beaten later at home. I doubt any of them will be in the right frame of mind to do the Science exam today .....

Bro,

This is scary….

I called my son after the BC Penulisan, he told me is tough. From the tone when he spoke to me, I know it is very tough.
I expect his result will be in the range of B. Keep the fingers cross.

What I interested to know is – when the teacher returns the papers, what is his result relative to others.

From there, it will tell me whether he has done his part and whether our approach is correct.

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I feel sad when I see small children cry because of exam result..

Hope they can (or their parents can help them) have a different response - just say it is ok, I will do better next time..

[Mommy]

Bro,

This is scary….


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I feel sad when I see small children cry because of exam result..

Hope they can (or their parents can help them) have a different response - just say it is ok, I will do better next time..


Its indeed heart breaking for kids to cry due to exams result. They must know they dont need to cry and feel sad if they have done their best. This is what we parents need to do to give them such confidence. They cannot give up but move forward to try harder. This way/method doesnt work, let's think of another way.
I always tell myself, they are not "maids" where I can send back if their work is not up to quality. We cannot to this to our kids. No matter what, we need to think of a way/method to help them.
Cheer up, parents (including myself)...
We just do another round of post-mortem and work a better method from there....

[nescafeADay]

Bro,

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I feel sad when I see small children cry because of exam result..

Hope they can (or their parents can help them) have a different response - just say it is ok, I will do better next time..

Ya, I guess the lesson for parents is to learn how to give support to our children... life long support ... there will be a lot more obstacles to come in their life, their future undertaking ... learn from parents like Jeremy Lin's parents ...

Kampate everyone.

[currymee]

Bro,

This is scary….

I called my son after the BC Penulisan, he told me is tough. From the tone when he spoke to me, I know it is very tough.
I expect his result will be in the range of B. Keep the fingers cross.

What I interested to know is – when the teacher returns the papers, what is his result relative to others.

From there, it will tell me whether he has done his part and whether our approach is correct.

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It was silent like a tomb in my son's class when the marks were mentioned, no-one spoke or said anything. All they can hear is that the class teacher said that everyone has dropped and must try harder next exam. If I am not mistaken (I was too shocked at that moment), my son said no-one in his class got "A" and only the top few students got "B"s ... majority are in "C" and "D" and a few failed badly.

My wife asked what is the school trying to do .... drive the children and parents "crazy" ? She said no wonder most of the kids dumped Mandarin as soon as they leave Lick Hung (primary school).

[nescafeADay]

Could anyone please share with me the BC Karangan paper for Std 3 ? i am curious and a bit worry now.

[sewlover]

It was silent like a tomb in my son's class when the marks were mentioned, no-one spoke or said anything. All they can hear is that the class teacher said that everyone has dropped and must try harder next exam. If I am not mistaken (I was too shocked at that moment), my son said no-one in his class got "A" and only the top few students got "B"s ... majority are in "C" and "D" and a few failed badly.

My wife asked what is the school trying to do .... drive the children and parents "crazy" ? She said no wonder most of the kids dumped Mandarin as soon as they leave Lick Hung (primary school).

My son already struggling with BC and BM in std 1 now, I can't imagine what will happen when he reach std 3! I wonder what has gone wrong in our education system?

[currymee]

According to one senior mummy that I had lunch with at Choy Kee, there is a SIGNIFICANT JUMP from Std 1 & 2 into Std 3 (the transition stage) .... followed by another BIG JUMP into Std 4-6.

She advised that parents have to be steady and guide the children through this key stages when things changed from advanced kindergarden style (Std 1 & 2) education into UPSR exam mode (std 4-6). From her point of view, Std 3 is the TRANSITION year where some subjects are still relatively easy (Science, Maths and English) while both BM and BC Pemahaman and Penulisan take a big step jump. It takes a year or so in terms of maturity, building up of vocabulary and skills for the kids to grasp and successful make this transition.

She also related to me how she almost went nuts as well during her daughter's Std 3-4 when her average dropped from 93-94% (Std 1 and 2) to 82-83% with most subjects in "B" and "C" .... (Note: Her daughter is always in the top 5 of her class) She told me that most importantly for BC Penulisan is to try and get the child to score above 75% consistently and they will be alright, forget about scoring 90% plus - no more after Std 2 (75% is the "new" 90%) ..... Hmmmm .... still a long way for my son to get there.

[Mommy]

As mentioned before, the marking scheme of LH is relatively higher than other SRJK. Commented by boy's day care teachers when she starts comparing the marks.

[sydneymak]

Conclusion: we, the parents, should start writing from std 1........no wonder students dump chinese when they r in secondary school......sjkc system fault.......

[Mommy]

Conclusion: we, the parents, should start writing from std 1........no wonder students dump chinese when they r in secondary school......sjkc system fault.......

We should not give up despite not starting writing from Std1 and getting unexpected marks today.
There are many factors chinese is not followed up to secondary.

[nescafeADay]

We should not give up despite not starting writing from Std1 and getting unexpected marks today.
There are many factors chinese is not followed up to secondary.

About writing... mm... I got a chance to speak to an English's English teacher who taught my daughters English. She has great experience, and she spoke 5 languages ... She share with me, in learning languages (regardless of what languages), there are 5 steps, first it's always listening, understanding, speaking & reading. And she stressed, Writing should always come last. I kind of agree.

In the English class, sometimes the girls are asked to write short sentences for a picture, etc. And the teacher tries not to bother so much about the grammar mistake at their age. Their main purpose is to encourage them to express in that language.

So, I think, let's give the kids some times to finally reach the maturity level of writing, in BC and BM.. which some kids has less exposure to listen/speak/read...

[Mommy]

About writing... mm... I got a chance to speak to an English's English teacher who taught my daughters English. She has great experience, and she spoke 5 languages ... She share with me, in learning languages (regardless of what languages), there are 5 steps, first it's always listening, understanding, speaking & reading. And she stressed, Writing should always come last. I kind of agree.

In the English class, sometimes the girls are asked to write short sentences for a picture, etc. And the teacher tries not to bother so much about the grammar mistake at their age. Their main purpose is to encourage them to express in that language.

So, I think, let's give the kids some times to finally reach the maturity level of writing, in BC and BM.. which some kids has less exposure to listen/speak/read...

It has to be true. In my case, my boy dont hear/speak/read BC nor BM, so can forget about understanding. I have been encouraging him to read (at least) BC & BM but very forcefully :(. Its more like himself dislike the languages rather than the effect from LH marks :tongue:
We communicate in English since baby. He can learn cantonese easily just from WLT and at least he is able to communicate with his grandparents in cantonese. Basically shd not be a problem since he also watches XTY.

[currymee]

Here is the "BAD NEWS" - DONATION TIME AGAIN :rolleyes:

My son just brought back a nice cute light green DONATION CARD, and he said, "Dad, teacher says the new block classrooms got NO TABLES and CHAIRS .... " :mua-haha:

I was tempted to say "bring from home" .... but let's see .... BTW, PIBG got SURPLUS of RM300,000 (from 2011 account) ... do what, play share market ?

[currymee]

Std 3 2nd Term Booklist

Time to "cough up" for the workbooks ....

Note: New Std 1 parents, take note that you don't have to buy everything, just do a stock-check on the exercise books that you have now and buy what you need only. When your child is in Std 2, a lot of the Std 1 exercise books are no longer used and wasted ....

For older children, tell them to buy it from the bookshop as and when needed.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Std32ndtermbooklist.jpg

[Fledgeling]

Tks for all the sharing about the Std 3 exams and your experiences. My daughter is registered to enter LH next year and I can't help feeling worried. Currently, the kindy is preparing them for Std 1 as she has Chinese 'ting xie'/ dictation every week. It's not easy - she has scored zero once and most of the time scores 3/5. Can anyone share with me a good way of helping her with dictation as the only way I know now is to ask her to repeat the writing everyday to memorise the strokes. I am Chinese illiterate =( Is there a good tutor in USJ/SJ who can help children remember strokes/words effectively? I heard that some teachers use art/flashcards to help? Pls let me know the names and contact numbers. Thanks!

[wongjie90]

Tks for all the sharing about the Std 3 exams and your experiences. My daughter is registered to enter LH next year and I can't help feeling worried. Currently, the kindy is preparing them for Std 1 as she has Chinese 'ting xie'/ dictation every week. It's not easy - she has scored zero once and most of the time scores 3/5. Can anyone share with me a good way of helping her with dictation as the only way I know now is to ask her to repeat the writing everyday to memorise the strokes. I am Chinese illiterate =( Is there a good tutor in USJ/SJ who can help children remember strokes/words effectively? I heard that some teachers use art/flashcards to help? Pls let me know the names and contact numbers. Thanks!

a teacher told me in this way. Foe example “及”的笔画笔顺 is 笔画：三画 , 具体：撇，横折折撇，捺
Normally the student will use pencil to write all the stroke but as for the critical and difficult stroke like ' 横折折撇', please use a color pencil to write and the rest of easy stroke can use back pencil. After a few round, they can remember quite well for those difficult one

[lily2009]

Hi,

I have sent you a private message, please have a check.

Regards,

lily

Tks for all the sharing about the Std 3 exams and your experiences. My daughter is registered to enter LH next year and I can't help feeling worried. Currently, the kindy is preparing them for Std 1 as she has Chinese 'ting xie'/ dictation every week. It's not easy - she has scored zero once and most of the time scores 3/5. Can anyone share with me a good way of helping her with dictation as the only way I know now is to ask her to repeat the writing everyday to memorise the strokes. I am Chinese illiterate =( Is there a good tutor in USJ/SJ who can help children remember strokes/words effectively? I heard that some teachers use art/flashcards to help? Pls let me know the names and contact numbers. Thanks!

[akiyoshi]

I think I can consider myself a veteran LH parent currently with the 4th kid there. But an easy-going parent.
I have gone through as first-timer LH parent the emotional roller coaster ride, and the experiences that are posted here, including condemning the Chinese school system for setting such ridiculously unreasonable standards specifically for BC Penulisan.
The make-or-break year in Std 3.

The 1st kid struggled at the start of Std 3, and very quickly I enrolled him into a tuition center, that gave him loads of essay examples and practices, with idioms, etc. That 1 year boosted his confidence incredibly and never had to continue from Std 4 onwards.
From thereon, every kid that followed would go through tuition in Std 3, just for that 1 year. My advice on exam results :

Set realistic expectations on par with the kids' inclination and the difficulty level.
Many times, when I expressed shock at the low scores, but after looking through the test papers .. I realised that it was the best effort put in at that time. And that is good enough for me. Try harder next time.

And we very quickly put everything behind us .. move on. No grieving period.

My kids were ranging from top 5 - mid 20s in class but in the end UPSR results were above 5As.
Most importantly, they own their learning process ..coz they know I can't help much either !!
So relax, parents. Sometimes I think the more one coaches, the more pressure they feel.

[currymee]

As mentioned before, the marking scheme of LH is relatively higher than other SRJK. Commented by boy's day care teachers when she starts comparing the marks.

Your post reminded me of what the HM "proudly boasted" during the 2010 PIBG AGM meeting that LH school teachers were instructed by him to mark to the UPSR standard and higher. At that time, I was wondering what was the problem as I assumed that for students (Std 6) who are about to sit for UPSR, that should be the case.

Since the whole issue then was discussed in Mandarin and my understanding is abjectly poor, so I got a bit of head-and-tail of the whole discussion but was very puzzled .... NOW I UNDERSTAND .... so LH kids at Std 3, 4 and 5 are being taught in class at their appropriate Std levels BUT being tested and marked at Std 6 (UPSR level) resulting in majority dropping and failing - BRILLIANT DIRECTIVE !!

Perhaps, the HM should be ASSESSED at a UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR level for future pay-rise and promotion but running a primary school, let's see how he performs .... :mua-haha: :mua-haha:

Anyway, I am RESOLVED to beat this crazy school system one way or another .... like Mommy said "JIA YOU" !!

[currymee]

Akiyoshi,

Thanks for the insight and suggestions - it is helpful to know and understand otherwise first time LH parents will go crazy wondering what on Earth is happening to their kids in school !!


I think I can consider myself a veteran LH parent currently with the 4th kid there. But an easy-going parent.
I have gone through as first-timer LH parent the emotional roller coaster ride, and the experiences that are posted here, including condemning the Chinese school system for setting such ridiculously unreasonable standards specifically for BC Penulisan.
The make-or-break year in Std 3.

The 1st kid struggled at the start of Std 3, and very quickly I enrolled him into a tuition center, that gave him loads of essay examples and practices, with idioms, etc. That 1 year boosted his confidence incredibly and never had to continue from Std 4 onwards.
From thereon, every kid that followed would go through tuition in Std 3, just for that 1 year. My advice on exam results :

Set realistic expectations on par with the kids' inclination and the difficulty level.
Many times, when I expressed shock at the low scores, but after looking through the test papers .. I realised that it was the best effort put in at that time. And that is good enough for me. Try harder next time.

And we very quickly put everything behind us .. move on. No grieving period.

My kids were ranging from top 5 - mid 20s in class but in the end UPSR results were above 5As.
Most importantly, they own their learning process ..coz they know I can't help much either !!
So relax, parents. Sometimes I think the more one coaches, the more pressure they feel.

[kwchang]

...The make-or-break year in Std 3.

The 1st kid struggled at the start of Std 3, and ...
Waaa, now they tighten the screws at Std 3?
Remember my comments on 21/10/2011 post #3280 (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?29132-SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-Q-amp-A-Support-Group&p=523338#post523338) - my daughter nearly dropped out of LH in Std.4 because at her time, LH upped their expectations and difficulty level at Std.4

[nescafeADay]

As mentioned before, the marking scheme of LH is relatively higher than other SRJK. Commented by boy's day care teachers when she starts comparing the marks.

I consulted a teacher friend (non Lick Hung) last night, she said generally LH teachers are more 'strict' , but then also depends on teachers. .... I am still juggling between the phrase "more strict" vs "simply make it looks hard", no conclusion yet.

Another thing she mentioned, not specific to LH, generally, if a child uses "terserempak" instead of the common "ternampak" in his/her karanagan, he/she gets higher mark. ... She concluded, "Read more, read more, ... and still read more."

After hearing this, it sounds good-intention also if they want to encourage children to write better. ... could it be the timing to impose such high standard onto a child is not right yet ? .. May be Std 4 better ? ... looks like "Read more, read more ... and read more" is still the best and easier approach. Let them expose to beautiful words more, and hopefully by reading a lot, they can use it one day (and before UPSR comes) :P

Just my two cents...

[currymee]

Could anyone please share with me the BC Karangan paper for Std 3 ? i am curious and a bit worry now.

The paper/questions are not tough per say - in fact, fairly NORMAL, the children can do and write up to their appropriate level ... it is the "ABNORMAL" MARKING and EXPECTATION scheme for (Std 3,4 & 5) to be at par with Std 6 (UPSR) that drives you round-the-bend ....

[sydneymak]

Exam is over......std 1 only, so i am not so stress......
yup, i agree that to excel in languages, read more and read OUT LOUD is essential. Students who want to write good essay need to read more, n have to start writing to learn to express idea on paper......i speak chinese, read chinese, but when u ask me to write essay, i may not score A under the marking scheme of UPSR. Coz writing need practices. Start writing as early as possible, of course, u can only write when you r able to understand, read n speak.....and writing in std one is simple. Just produce sentence that contain when, who, where n action.......

[Rhiga]

Sorry folks, I have to say something which may not be well-accepted..

This is a Chinese school, it is not illogical for them to set high standard in BC..

If BC is a foreign language to you/your children, then it is logical for them to show weakness in the exam.

Just like English, if LH set the English papers on par with the standard of English in Singapore.. then my kid will likely fail the English papers.


Cheers

[sydneymak]

I have seen students write sentences like this
我吃饭和朋友在学校 direct translation from english.

Follow the simple.structure when, who, where and action, at least students learn the basic writing easily
昨天我和朋友在学校吃饭。

Writing is last steps in learning language. But putting our kids in chinese school, if we want them to
score not too badly, start writing short sentences in std one........by now, they have read more than 15 short stories from text book, they can start applying the words they learnt.......

[currymee]

Sorry folks, I have to say something which may not be well-accepted..

This is a Chinese school, it is not illogical for them to set high standard in BC..

If BC is a foreign language to you/your children, then it is logical for them to show weakness in the exam.

Just like English, if LH set the English papers on par with the standard of English in Singapore.. then my kid will likely fail the English papers.


Cheers

Bro,

Points noted. What I am highlighting here is for parents to know and understand what is going on and what to expect from what I have learned and was informed.

Initially, both my wife's and my reaction was what is wrong with our son ? What is happening here ? Why is his grades plummeting down and no feedback from school teachers? Has he suddenly gone stupid or what ?

Then I made some enquiries with some of the senior parents etc ... and this is what I found out. Like you said, LH is a Chinese school, so it can set BC to be at whatever level it feels appropriate, so we either accept it or move out.

So far, I am RESOLVED to help my son beat the "crazy" system one way or another :) However, if my son's performance deteriorates further to a point where it is "killing" him academically and disllusioned him from studying totally then, it is not worth it .... I told my wife, we shall see how things go by year-end.

I have considered that option as well.

[nescafeADay]

Agree :) Short sentences first.

[kwchang]

...However, if my son's performance deteriorates further to a point where it is "killing" him academically and disllusioned him from studying totally then, it is not worth it ....
Remember what I said about me almost pulling my daughter out of vernacular school in Std.4? Well, I did not and in the end she did sufficiently well. Both my kids managed to get at least 6A's despite being constantly struggling at the bottom of the class and making the last 50th percentile in the whole year. With about 50 students in 12 classes, it means my kids consistently make position 300 or worse! They were not straight A students but surprised me with at least 6 A's in the UPSR.

Moral of story ... LH is tough but it prepares them to perform reasonably well in the nation-wide exams.

One last note for the very worried parents ... the kid may attain the last position in class but check the overall marks for the final exam ... in LH, the standards are where there is only a few marks' gap between the 1st and last student in the same class. That was about 5 years ago but I don't think it is any different today

[Mommy]

I have seen students write sentences like this
我吃饭和朋友在学校 direct translation from english.

Follow the simple.structure when, who, where and action, at least students learn the basic writing easily
昨天我和朋友在学校吃饭。

Writing is last steps in learning language. But putting our kids in chinese school, if we want them to
score not too badly, start writing short sentences in std one........by now, they have read more than 15 short stories from text book, they can start applying the words they learnt.......

God knows these kids already writing short sentences in K1. Problem now is they need to apply "flowery" & "bombastics" words & phrases in their essays.

By the way,even 我吃饭和朋友在学校 translated directly fr English is not so right. In Eng, we never say "I eat rice and my friend in the school"

[nescafeADay]

Bro,

Points noted. What I am highlighting here is for parents to know and understand what is going on and what to expect from what I have learned and was informed.

Initially, both my wife's and my reaction was what is wrong with our son ? What is happening here ? Why is his grades plummeting down and no feedback from school teachers? Has he suddenly gone stupid or what ?

Then I made some enquiries with some of the senior parents etc ... and this is what I found out. Like you said, LH is a Chinese school, so it can set BC to be at whatever level it feels appropriate, so we either accept it or move out.

So far, I am RESOLVED to help my son beat the "crazy" system one way or another :) However, if my son's performance deteriorates further to a point where it is "killing" him academically and disllusioned him from studying totally then, it is not worth it .... I told my wife, we shall see how things go by year-end.

I have considered that option as well.

Have faith in your son. :)

[currymee]

Have faith in your son. :)

Hahaha ... don't worry, I do have strong faith in him. He is a strong little fighter but as a parent it is sad for me to see him come home "getting trashed" by the school and I have to "pick him up" again and again.

Sometimes, we have to consider ALL possibilities including the possibility that we are hitting our heads against a brick wall !! :cry: OUCH !!

I always believe to be well-prepared and informed of any problem/situation so that I can consider all possible options and appropriate actions. To beat the "crazy" school exam system, I have to know WHAT IS IT I am facing and then help my son appropriately.

I am sharing here as I know many parents who may be first time LH parents may be going through the same challenges as me now ....

[Rhiga]

...

One last note for the very worried parents ... the kid may attain the last position in class but check the overall marks for the final exam ... in LH, the standards are where there is only a few marks' gap between the 1st and last student in the same class. That was about 5 years ago but I don't think it is any different today

Chang,

Not true… at least in my son’s class now.

• there is very little gap among the 1st and the 5th. The gap can be as small as less than 1%

• there is very close gap among 5th to 20th also. I think I mentioned before that my son average mark dropped 4% (from 92% to 88%) but his class position dropped from 6 to above 16.

However, there is a distant gap for those who are above 35 or above 40 in class position compare to those in the top 25…. in a class of 45 students.

Most of them have less than 60 marks in subjects like BM and BC..

ps. 1 average % is equivalent to 7 marks as there are 7 subjects in exam.

[nescafeADay]

Chang,

Not true… at least in my son’s class now.

• there is very little gap among the 1st and the 5th. The gap can be as small as less than 1%

• there is very close gap among 5th to 20th also. I think I mentioned before that my son average mark dropped 4% (from 92% to 88%) but his class position dropped from 6 to above 16.

However, there is a distant gap for those who are above 35 or above 40 in class position compare to those in the top 25…. in a class of 45 students.

Most of them have less than 60 marks in subjects like BM and BC..

ps. 1 average % is equivalent to 7 marks as there are 7 subjects in exam.

Can it be because it's 5 years ago ? Things changed? Do they streamline the class (mm.. I mean group students with similar performance in one class) ...

[lily2009]

May start with dairy, short sentences with one or two drawings to help them to discribe what they have done that day. For example, most of the students eat something in school during break time. So parents encourage them to write down the names of food and what they talked with their friends. Later on, let them write down what happened in school made them happy or sad.
Writing would be fun if what we write is very close to our daily lives.

[currymee]

Std 3 - 2011 Past Year Papers

With MILLION OF THANKS to mummy LPL, who has most generously emailed me the rest of the Std 3 past papers for the next 2 exams -2/1 and 2/2.

Please email me at: currymee88@gmail.com if you want them EARLY and NOW !!

Please remember to give either gmail, hotmail or yahoo as these files are BIG and most company emails will reject them.

[currymee]

My mistake - WRONG INITIALS - THANK YOU TO Mummy CLP (mummy LPL has "changed" ID) :)


Std 3 - 2011 Past Year Papers

With MILLION OF THANKS to mummy CLP, who has most generously emailed me the rest of the Std 3 past papers for the next 2 exams -2/1 and 2/2.

Please email me at: currymee88@gmail.com if you want them EARLY and NOW !!

Please remember to give either gmail, hotmail or yahoo as these files are BIG and most company emails will reject them.

[sewlover]

Std 3 2nd Term Booklist

Time to "cough up" for the workbooks ....

Note: New Std 1 parents, take note that you don't have to buy everything, just do a stock-check on the exercise books that you have now and buy what you need only. When your child is in Std 2, a lot of the Std 1 exercise books are no longer used and wasted ....

For older children, tell them to buy it from the bookshop as and when needed.


We need to purchasebthe books by 4th May is it? Does that mean we can go to school anytime (except those time listed at the gate of the school entrance) to buy the books this week?

[Busy Mom]

We need to purchasebthe books by 4th May is it? Does that mean we can go to school anytime (except those time listed at the gate of the school entrance) to buy the books this week?
I actually wrote a cheque for my gal to pass it to her teacher.

[currymee]

We need to purchasebthe books by 4th May is it? Does that mean we can go to school anytime (except those time listed at the gate of the school entrance) to buy the books this week?

Nope , just "tick" or highlight what books you want to buy (DON'T BUY Section A textbooks - we get FREE BOOK LOAN (SPBT) ), total up and write a cheque and get your child to pass it back to the class teacher - settle - no need for parents to go, queue and buy from school bookshop anymore -the class purchasing "system" kicks in.

[Totoro2010]

Really happy can have a short break before next exam on July2012 :grin2:

[sewlover]

Nope , just "tick" or highlight what books you want to buy (DON'T BUY Section A textbooks - we get FREE BOOK LOAN (SPBT) ), total up and write a cheque and get your child to pass it back to the class teacher - settle - no need for parents to go, queue and buy from school bookshop anymore -the class purchasing "system" kicks in.

Cool. Thanks!

[teacherwong]

hi all,

My son is in Year 2. He did badly in his BM pemahaman which only scored 50+ for the first and second exam. He is really weak in his vocab till can't recognise so many words. In the other hand, i think he has no problem for BM penulisan as I coached him in memorising the setences. Can anyone here share your experience in improving kid's BM.

All this time i more emphasize his learning attitude than his results. but, with this result that he get back, i really think that i need to do something extra.

[currymee]

Hi teacherwong,

I have outlined the methodology and material that I used to teach my son BM in the BM-home-tuition Q&A thread below - please go through.

http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?33113-BAHASA-MALAYSIA-(BM)-home-tution-Q-amp-A&p=513784#post513784


hi all,

My son is in Year 2. He did badly in his BM pemahaman which only scored 50+ for the first and second exam. He is really weak in his vocab till can't recognise so many words. In the other hand, i think he has no problem for BM penulisan as I coached him in memorising the setences. Can anyone here share your experience in improving kid's BM.

All this time i more emphasize his learning attitude than his results. but, with this result that he get back, i really think that i need to do something extra.

[teacherwong]

Hi teacherwong,

I have outlined the methodology and material that I used to teach my son BM in the BM-home-tuition Q&A thread below - please go through.

http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?33113-BAHASA-MALAYSIA-(BM)-home-tution-Q-amp-A&p=513784#post513784

Thank you so much. (salute!)

[currymee]

Exam results will be coming in thick and fast this few days .... FINGERS CROSSING TIME .... so far, apart from the "disastrous" BC Penulisan, my son has managed to get "A" s for his BM and English papers.

[currymee]

Thank you so much. (salute!)

You are welcome, just remember to get him to read ALOUD and explain to him as you go along - that is the key !

[Totoro2010]

Std 3 - 2011 Past Year Papers

With MILLION OF THANKS to mummy LPL, who has most generously emailed me the rest of the Std 3 past papers for the next 2 exams -2/1 and 2/2.

Please email me at: currymee88@gmail.com if you want them EARLY and NOW !!

Please remember to give either gmail, hotmail or yahoo as these files are BIG and most company emails will reject them.

Thank you to Currymee! Got the papers oredi :)
Thank you to Mummy CLP!

[currymee]

Thank you to Currymee! Got the papers oredi :)
Thank you to Mummy CLP!

You are welcome, just don't go crazy when you see the level of "difficulty", ok?

[elea88]

STD 1 PAST YEAR PAPERS
Hi.. anybody got Std 1 past year papers?

[currymee]

STD 1 PAST YEAR PAPERS
Hi.. anybody got Std 1 past year papers?

Hi elea,

I only have KBSR papers, NO KSSR papers. I have asked a few Std 2 mummies for them but none responded to my request :cry:

I will email the all KBSR papers that I got to you although I was told by one mum who has kids in Std 1 and 4 this year that the testing level and material are different.

You may have to roughly guess the differences between KBSR and KSSR syllabuses.

Any Std 2 mummies that would like to help and share their past year papers LH Std 1 (2011) - you can email them to me at currymee88@gmail.com. I will DELETE and REMOVE the child's name, class, ID no and even answers.

[Totoro2010]

You are welcome, just don't go crazy when you see the level of "difficulty", ok?
I really crazy liao:mad:
I only go thru the BC penulisan oredi crazy liao
And, I got curious that why the total marks of Oct BC penulisan paper only 60% ???

[elea88]

[QUOTE=currymee;539783]Hi elea,

I only have KBSR papers, NO KSSR papers. I have asked a few Std 2 mummies for them but none responded to my request :cry:

I will email the all KBSR papers that I got to you although I was told by one mum who has kids in Std 1 and 4 this year that the testing level and material are different.

You may have to roughly guess the differences between KBSR and KSSR syllabuses.

Any Std 2 mummies that would like to help and share their past year papers LH Std 1 (2011) - you can email them to me at currymee88@gmail.com. I will DELETE and REMOVE the child's name, class, ID no and even answers.[/Q

plus minus... is almost there... coz i gave away all my daughter std 1 to std 3 test papers....did not realize time flies...

[sewlover]

Hi elea,

I only have KBSR papers, NO KSSR papers. I have asked a few Std 2 mummies for them but none responded to my request :cry:

I will email the all KBSR papers that I got to you although I was told by one mum who has kids in Std 1 and 4 this year that the testing level and material are different.

You may have to roughly guess the differences between KBSR and KSSR syllabuses.

Any Std 2 mummies that would like to help and share their past year papers LH Std 1 (2011) - you can email them to me at currymee88@gmail.com. I will DELETE and REMOVE the child's name, class, ID no and even answers.

I have std 1 jul past year paper but haven't sort out yet. Will share once ready.

[nescafeADay]

Thank you Currymee and Sewlover. Truly appreciate it.

[nescafeADay]

Check out this: http://www.astro.com.my/ohmyenglish/

Also showing in Astro.

Have a good laugh ! :)

[Busy Mom]

Yes, thanks so much Currymee & Sewlover.

NescafeADay,
I really had a good laugh at my desk here. My colleagues thought i have gone crazy!!

[teacherwong]

[QUOTE=currymee;539783]Hi elea,

I only have KBSR papers, NO KSSR papers. I have asked a few Std 2 mummies for them but none responded to my request :cry:

I will email the all KBSR papers that I got to you although I was told by one mum who has kids in Std 1 and 4 this year that the testing level and material are different.

You may have to roughly guess the differences between KBSR and KSSR syllabuses.

Any Std 2 mummies that would like to help and share their past year papers LH Std 1 (2011) - you can email them to me at currymee88@gmail.com. I will DELETE and REMOVE the child's name, class, ID no and even answers.[/Q

plus minus... is almost there... coz i gave away all my daughter std 1 to std 3 test papers....did not realize time flies...


Please give me sometimes to scan and send the pass year KSSR paper to you.

[currymee]

[QUOTE=elea88;539791]


Please give me sometimes to scan and send the pass year KSSR paper to you.

Take your time teacherwong , next round of exam is still 10 weeks away !! :mua-haha:

My son asked me yesterday when is the next exam, he wanted "revenge" for his BC Penulisan :rolleyes: .... his only "C" - everything else got solid "A" and thank God, his Science was 90+ .... I thought he will be "dead" after the disappointing BC Penulisan was announced the day before.

[Totoro2010]

...And, I got curious that why the total marks of Oct BC penulisan paper only 60% ???

Currymee, have you find out why the total marks of Oct BC penulisan paper only 60%?

[currymee]

Currymee, have you find out why the total marks of Oct BC penulisan paper only 60%?

Sorry, I have not checked just yet - I had passed ALL the BC papers to my wife .... her "department" :)

[nescafeADay]

My son asked me yesterday when is the next exam, he wanted "revenge" for his BC Penulisan :rolleyes: .... his only "C" - everything else got solid "A" and thank God, his Science was 90+ .... I thought he will be "dead" after the disappointing BC Penulisan was announced the day before.

Good spirit boy ! Fighting (as 加油 in Korean drama ) !

[Unsure]

Hi,

I'm new here. Can anyone share some std 1 pass year questions? Thanks.

[currymee]

My son came back and told me that his Science teacher said ALL students get 2 FREE BONUS points ?????????? :confused:

[Mommy]

My son came back and told me that his Science teacher said ALL students get 2 FREE BONUS points ?????????? :confused:

That's weird...for what reason??

[currymee]

That's weird...for what reason??

Usually when this happens, it means one of the Science questions is "faulty", i.e. got more than one correct answers or none at all .... I wonder which question ? :confused: I asked my son and he said teacher did not say (or he did not remember) except EVERYONE get 2 points bonus - that part he remembers !!

[currymee]

2nd term - Magazine (extra reading material) Purchasing Time

Don't forget to buy the "OPTIONAL" (compulsary) 3M magazines ... :D

Note to newbie Std 1 parents, you don't have to buy everything, just pick and choose what you want and like ... ONLY the 3M magazines are "compulsary", so don't get conned into buying ALL !!

[Busy Mom]

Today is health check and vaccination day for Std 1 students. Kids are required to go to school in their PE T-shirt.

[Busy Mom]

We have gotten back all the exam papers (for std 1) last week and has since returned back to the teacher. Is this the norm ie. returning the exam paper after parents has seen and put down their signature?

My gal did well in all the language papers but got a B for both maths and moral papers. For maths, besides practicing on workbooks, what other ways can i improve her understanding esp. in doing the plus (+) and minus (-) sums? She gets very confused when attempting different patterns of the sums.

[currymee]

We have gotten back all the exam papers (for std 1) last week and has since returned back to the teacher. Is this the norm ie. returning the exam paper after parents has seen and put down their signature?

...

Normal procedures - actually the papers are not returned to the class teachers per say but the children were told to bring to school JUST IN CASE, teachers "feel generous" :rolleyes: :D to give BONUS marks (more likely due to their cock-up in setting exam questions !)

[currymee]

....

My gal did well in all the language papers but got a B for both maths and moral papers. For maths, besides practicing on workbooks, what other ways can i improve her understanding esp. in doing the plus (+) and minus (-) sums? She gets very confused when attempting different patterns of the sums.

For Maths, it is just plain PRACTISE, PRACTISE , PRACTISE ... aiyoh ... don't have to buy workbooks IF if is the normal straightforward maths, find out what sort of Maths she is weak and then just set your own questions by hand .... I set my son around 20 questions per week just to keep the "engine" ticking ....

In Maths, it is more likely that the children are careless rather than weak ....

[sydneymak]

We have gotten back all the exam papers (for std 1) last week and has since returned back to the teacher. Is this the norm ie. returning the exam paper after parents has seen and put down their signature?

My gal did well in all the language papers but got a B for both maths and moral papers. For maths, besides practicing on workbooks, what other ways can i improve her understanding esp. in doing the plus (+) and minus (-) sums? She gets very confused when attempting different patterns of the sums.
Ya, ask ur gal to circle the key word in problem sum like 共,多于,少于,剩,原有。。。

[knlee13]

hi,

basically i have 2 questions and hope someone can help me out:-

(1) what is the grading system in LH like? what i mean is how many marks is an A, B and so on?
(2) are there any LH teachers giving tuition in science and mandarin?

[currymee]

hi,

basically i have 2 questions and hope someone can help me out:-

(1) what is the grading system in LH like? what i mean is how many marks is an A, B and so on?
(2) are there any LH teachers giving tuition in science and mandarin?

Question 1:

The actual garding is given at the inside back cover of the report card.

If I recall correctly,

"A" = 80% and above (subdivided further to A1 = 90%+ while A2 = 80% to 89%)
"B" = 60% to 79% (I think same as "A" subdivisions although not listed if I remember correctly)
"C" = 50% to 59%

Anything less than 50%, my son "dies" liow as far as I am concerned ...... he is "flirting" with low "B" and high "C" with BC Penulisan :(

Question 2 - plenty in the tuition centres dotted around LH :rolleyes: but if you are looking for private tuition or home-based, then I hope some other forumers can help.

[Busy Mom]

Yes, will try this out with my gal..thanks!

Ya, ask ur gal to circle the key word in problem sum like 共,多于,少于,剩,原有。。。


For maths, its all about practice and practice it is then! At times, my brains are fried coming up with maths questions...:p Did a search in the internet today, found this link to be useful in creating maths worksheets... http://www.kidzone.ws/math/dynamic1.htm

For Maths, it is just plain PRACTISE, PRACTISE , PRACTISE ... aiyoh ... don't have to buy workbooks IF if is the normal straightforward maths, find out what sort of Maths she is weak and then just set your own questions by hand .... I set my son around 20 questions per week just to keep the "engine" ticking ....

In Maths, it is more likely that the children are careless rather than weak ....

[nescafeADay]

I spotted this book.

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/chineseessaydesc.jpg

I like the part it teaches vocab to be used to describe person, describe a scene, and describe a situation.

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/vocabs.jpg


It has sample compositions for each section (describing people, situation, scenery)...

But still trying to figure out how to make use of this book.

Just sharing..

http://zilingyuying.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/chinese-composition-writing-guide-book/

[ezy]

I spotted this book.

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/chineseessaydesc.jpg

I like the part it teaches vocab to be used to describe person, describe a scene, and describe a situation.

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/vocabs.jpg


It has sample compositions for each section (describing people, situation, scenery)...

But still trying to figure out how to make use of this book.

Just sharing..

http://zilingyuying.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/chinese-composition-writing-guide-book/


i am interested to get this book, where can i get a copy of this book?

[nescafeADay]

2nd term - Magazine (extra reading material) Purchasing Time

Don't forget to buy the "OPTIONAL" (compulsary) 3M magazines ... :D

Note to newbie Std 1 parents, you don't have to buy everything, just pick and choose what you want and like ... ONLY the 3M magazines are "compulsary", so don't get conned into buying ALL !!

And the Monthly Exam Exercise (每月备考）is also on the list as well. RM15.00 for 5 months.

[nescafeADay]

i am interested to get this book, where can i get a copy of this book?

Hi, I found it in Popular.

[currymee]

KSSR Science and Maths - testing of knowledge or Chinese language ?

I had a chat with a couple of mums in Std 1 and 2 and asked them whether the Science and Maths are really more difficult under KSSR compared to KBSR? My impression was that they should be roughly the same standard if not easier. I posed the question as I don't hear many children walloping 100% in these two subjects at Std 1 and 2 compared to my son's batch ? :confused:

The response I got is that under KSSR, both Science and Maths are 100% in Mandarin and sometimes the vocabulary used in the exam papers are new and beyond the children's scope, so if the kids don't understand the questions .... TEMBAK !! Unlike KBSR (PPSMI), the kids can still read the English portion and make better/intelligent guesses .... hmmmm .....

Like that, my only suggestion is for "hard-working" parents to work through with their kids on their Chinese vocabulary and for Science - the tri-lingual picture dictionary will be a good help especially for plants, animals etc ....

Parents, take note that your children may not be doing well not because they don't know Science or Maths logic or knowledge BUT because they don't know or understand the Chinese words used, just like the Moral paper, which is essentially another Chinese language test !!



Ya, ask ur gal to circle the key word in problem sum like 共,多于,少于,剩,原有。。。


We have gotten back all the exam papers (for std 1) last week and has since returned back to the teacher. Is this the norm ie. returning the exam paper after parents has seen and put down their signature?

My gal did well in all the language papers but got a B for both maths and moral papers. For maths, besides practicing on workbooks, what other ways can i improve her understanding esp. in doing the plus (+) and minus (-) sums? She gets very confused when attempting different patterns of the sums.

[sewlover]

Normal procedures - actually the papers are not returned to the class teachers per say but the children were told to bring to school JUST IN CASE, teachers "feel generous" :rolleyes: :D to give BONUS marks (more likely due to their cock-up in setting exam questions !)

How come my son in 1A never mentioned need to return the test paper after viewing by parents? He came back sayi teacher asked to check the marks. If incorrect then let the teacher know. That's all...

As for maths, my son managed to score A cos I made him practise so much. Smetimes he still use his fingers to calculate and a bit slow but I told him doesn't matter, as long as answer is correct :-D. I guess for maths, juz have to keep on practicing...and pay attention to keywords as mentioned by Sydneymak...

[sewlover]

I totally agree with currymee. My son can't understand Science and moral well is because of the Chinese words. There are just way too difficult for std1 kids. Moral especially! So what he did is tembak if he couldn't understand. I told him to do all those that he knows first...then leftover just have to play guessing game.
Computer is even worst!! He can't even understand the explanation of all those functions in the computer system cos all in chinese! He said he remember Mouse cos got the word '鼠', printer has '印', speaker has '声音'. That is how he remember! When come to floppy disk, cd Rom, screen filter, etc. finish! :-(

[currymee]

How come my son in 1A never mentioned need to return the test paper after viewing by parents? He came back sayi teacher asked to check the marks. If incorrect then let the teacher know. That's all...

...

It is not returned to class teacher, kids (or at least for my son's class back in Std 1 and 2) were advised to bring to school until report cards are out just in case the teachers "cock-up" and for them to double-check when the teacher show them their final marks list before entering into report card.....

[currymee]

I totally agree with currymee. My son can't understand Science and moral well is because of the Chinese words. There are just way too difficult for std1 kids. Moral especially! So what he did is tembak if he couldn't understand. I told him to do all those that he knows first...then leftover just have to play guessing game.
...

Hahahaha :D .... don't worry, Lick Hung Moral exams are not from this "world" .... My son has never scored above 90% ever - always less than 40/50 for class behaviour .... :p

[knlee13]

Question 1:

The actual garding is given at the inside back cover of the report card.

If I recall correctly,

"A" = 80% and above (subdivided further to A1 = 90%+ while A2 = 80% to 89%)
"B" = 60% to 79% (I think same as "A" subdivisions although not listed if I remember correctly)
"C" = 50% to 59%

Anything less than 50%, my son "dies" liow as far as I am concerned ...... he is "flirting" with low "B" and high "C" with BC Penulisan :(

Question 2 - plenty in the tuition centres dotted around LH :rolleyes: but if you are looking for private tuition or home-based, then I hope some other forumers can help.

Thanks Currymee. Actually I was thinking of LH teachers who give tuition in their own homes...but on 2nd thoughts..maybe this concept is only for small towns. Anyhow, I'll be happy if someone can shed some light on this. My son has asked me to send him for Mandarin & Science tuition and I am seriously considering it as no one reads or writes Chinese at home.
In the recent exam, Science was the killer as he couldnt read the sentences - only managed to get a low A.

[currymee]

Dear Parents of SJKC Lick Hung (and also other SJKCs - all are welcome :) ),

I have started an SJKC Lick Hung Parents' RESOURCE LIBRARY thread where I will be posting up links for exam past papers, time-tables, worksheets etc for you to download. In the future, I will not be emailing to you all individually the past exam papers but put it online here instead.

http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?34820-SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-RESOURCE-LIBRARY

[ezy]

KSSR Science and Maths - testing of knowledge or Chinese language ?

I had a chat with a couple of mums in Std 1 and 2 and asked them whether the Science and Maths are really more difficult under KSSR compared to KBSR? My impression was that they should be roughly the same standard if not easier. I posed the question as I don't hear many children walloping 100% in these two subjects at Std 1 and 2 compared to my son's batch ? :confused:

The response I got is that under KSSR, both Science and Maths are 100% in Mandarin and sometimes the vocabulary used in the exam papers are new and beyond the children's scope, so if the kids don't understand the questions .... TEMBAK !! Unlike KBSR (PPSMI), the kids can still read the English portion and make better/intelligent guesses .... hmmmm .....

Like that, my only suggestion is for "hard-working" parents to work through with their kids on their Chinese vocabulary and for Science - the tri-lingual picture dictionary will be a good help especially for plants, animals etc ....

Parents, take note that your children may not be doing well not because they don't know Science or Maths logic or knowledge BUT because they don't know or understand the Chinese words used, just like the Moral paper, which is essentially another Chinese language test !!

yes, i agreed , my girl came back and scored 95 for science and math, not like my son when he was in standard 1, i asked my girl why cannot do the questions, after all, it was a slim marks to 100, she told me frankly that she didn't know the words cause teacher haven't taught yet.. what she meant was the words are really new to her and as we all know, mandarin is not like bm or english.. you can somehow guess and understand, we use it at home.. as for chinese, it is either you know or you don,t .. ha..ha.. lol .. i found that i couldn't help my girl that much like my boy.. bilingual somehow gives us advantage.. i feel discouraged after looking at my girl result. for math not so bad, roughly i can guess and my boy interprete for me... this is std 1 mye got more things to write and answer compare to last year.

[currymee]

I got a couple of emails asking when I will put up all the papers that I have on the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread - errrr .... please give me some time ... ;-)

I have a number of these papers (some MISSING parts as well) but ALL with names and answers and I have promised the parents that have kindly "given" me these papers that I will erase them before distribution. So, please bear with me as I have to scan each page individually, digitally erase the names and answers and then recompile them into pdf before I can upload .... :)

BTW, the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread is also OPEN TO ALL PARENTS to upload and share whatever exercises, past papers etc that you have and wanted to share with our parents community :cool: - not just me only, I will die if it just me alone :p ....

[currymee]

With our RESOURCE LIBRARY thread now ONLINE, the Facebook page is now redundant and will no longer be updated by me - pity that FB cannot accept upload/download of PDF files - well, their "loss" :p

Everything will be here in the usj.com.my forum - the discussion forum as well as resource library.

[nescafeADay]

Hi Currymee,
https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcScCRAu_4JuFiOd5WruBtVANinbnxNhZ aLcMlcxPRxxI3wDC_OS

[Mommy]

Looks like most parents have done the post mortem of 2nd term exams.
I have been very busy & will be until next week. My boy is so happy and asked me to take my time on the pm.
I wonder if all boys are like him :mua-haha:
By the way, notice some SJKC starts Nilai Murni in Std 3. However, when I viewed 2011 exam papers, didnt catch anything on nilai murni. Any guidance? This is another killing topic for BM penulisan.

[currymee]

It is in the Std 3 KBSR SJKC BM syllabus, so technically it is an examinable topic by LH. Perhaps, we can start a list and explain all the nilai-nilai murni in the BM thread ? :)


Looks like most parents have done the post mortem of 2nd term exams.
I have been very busy & will be until next week. My boy is so happy and asked me to take my time on the pm.
I wonder if all boys are like him :mua-haha:
By the way, notice some SJKC starts Nilai Murni in Std 3. However, when I viewed 2011 exam papers, didnt catch anything on nilai murni. Any guidance? This is another killing topic for BM penulisan.

[nescafeADay]

It is in the Std 3 KBSR SJKC BM syllabus, so technically it is an examinable topic by LH. Perhaps, we can start a list and explain all the nilai-nilai murni in the BM thread ? :)

Last time a tutor told me that must memorize all the nilai-nilai murni. She was tutoring children from Std4 - 6.

[currymee]

Last time a tutor told me that must memorize all the nilai-nilai murni. She was tutoring children from Std4 - 6.

It is being introduced "slowly/gently" in the school textbook and activity book - have a look :)

[currymee]

Special thank you to forumer teacherwong for the LH 2011 Std 1 KSSR July and Oct papers.

I have to "tidy" them up first before I can post into RESOURCE LIBRARY - so please be patient. I am overloaded at the moment. You will have them before next exam !! :)

As you can see, I am loading up papers for the NEXT COMING EXAMS FIRST - the exams that have past - 1/1 and 1/2 will be loaded up later ....

[currymee]

I hope some senior parents (Std 5-6 and FORM 1 ex-LH) can also help to contribute some papers - so that we can have something for the Std 4, 5 and 6 kids as well.

Right now, I only have materials for Std 1-3 kids.

PS: It will be even better :) if some "generous" and "community-minded" Lick Hung teachers (who are forumers as well) can also contribute with BLANK past exam papers - will really save the parents a lot of work !!

I also have emails from SJKC Chee Wen and SJKC TTCL parents asking if they can contribute as well, the ANSWER is YES !! If other schools also start to contribute then I will ask KWCHang to change the RESOURCE LIBRARY title to SJ/USJ School Parents RESOURCE LIBRARY, to date, so far only LH parents are chipping in ...

[currymee]

Here is a list from a BM blog that I check occassionally:

NILAI-NILAI MURNI

Nilai murni adalah sesuatu amalan atau perbuatan yang baik. Nilai-nilai murni dalam KBSR terdiri daripada 17 nilai iaitu : (Note: I don't know about KSSR syallbus - should be the same, I suppose ;-) )

· Baik hati

· Berdikari

· Hemah tinggi

· Hormat-menghormati

· Kasih sayang

· Keadilan

· Kebebasan

· Keberanian

· Kebersihan fizikal dan mental

· Kejujuran

· Kerajinan

· Kerjasama

· Kesederhanaan

· Kesyukuran

· Patriotisme

· Rasional

· Semangat bermasyarakat


Extract from: http://innovadbc3766.blogspot.com/2010/04/nilai-murni-dalam-kbsr.html


Looks like most parents have done the post mortem of 2nd term exams.
I have been very busy & will be until next week. My boy is so happy and asked me to take my time on the pm.
I wonder if all boys are like him :mua-haha:
By the way, notice some SJKC starts Nilai Murni in Std 3. However, when I viewed 2011 exam papers, didnt catch anything on nilai murni. Any guidance? This is another killing topic for BM penulisan.


It is in the Std 3 KBSR SJKC BM syllabus, so technically it is an examinable topic by LH. Perhaps, we can start a list and explain all the nilai-nilai murni in the BM thread ? :)


Last time a tutor told me that must memorize all the nilai-nilai murni. She was tutoring children from Std4 - 6.


It is being introduced "slowly/gently" in the school textbook and activity book - have a look :)

[Totoro2010]

...I have to "tidy" them up first before I can post into RESOURCE LIBRARY - so please be patient. I am overloaded at the moment. You will have them before next exam !! :)
....

CM, seems you have bulks of exam papers, I can help to tidy up, please send to my e-mail address. I will send back to you after tidy "them" ...because I don't know how to upload them:p

[Totoro2010]

Here is a list from a BM blog that I check occassionally:

NILAI-NILAI MURNI

Nilai murni adalah sesuatu amalan atau perbuatan yang baik. Nilai-nilai murni dalam KBSR terdiri daripada 17 nilai iaitu : (Note: I don't know about KSSR syallbus - should be the same, I suppose ;-) )

· Baik hati

· Berdikari

· Hemah tinggi

· Hormat-menghormati

· Kasih sayang

· Keadilan

...

Looks like Malay moral :rolleyes:;-):D

[nescafeADay]

Here is a list from a BM blog that I check occassionally:

NILAI-NILAI MURNI

Nilai murni adalah sesuatu amalan atau perbuatan yang baik. Nilai-nilai murni dalam KBSR terdiri daripada 17 nilai iaitu : (Note: I don't know about KSSR syallbus - should be the same, I suppose ;-) )

· Baik hati

· Berdikari

· Hemah tinggi

· Hormat-menghormati

· Kasih sayang

· Keadilan

· Kebebasan

· Keberanian

· Kebersihan fizikal dan mental

· Kejujuran

· Kerajinan

· Kerjasama

· Kesederhanaan

· Kesyukuran

· Patriotisme

· Rasional

· Semangat bermasyarakat


Extract from: http://innovadbc3766.blogspot.com/2010/04/nilai-murni-dalam-kbsr.html

Let me try to find. Last time this tutor gave me a list/sheet which I remember has more than that, and it comes with explanation. And she asked her students to memorize in preparation for karangan.

[nescafeADay]

Let me try to find. Last time this tutor gave me a list/sheet which I remember has more than that, and it comes with explanation. And she asked her students to memorize in preparation for karangan.

Ransack my house the whole night, couldn't find it. :( The sheet was given to me 3 years back. I tot I keep it properly so can use it when my children's turn come.

[currymee]

Ransack my house the whole night, couldn't find it. :( The sheet was given to me 3 years back. I tot I keep it properly so can use it when my children's turn come.

No worries, relax, you will find it another day when you are not "rushed" to find it :)

Yup, nilai-nilai murni is bascially MORAL in BM .... ;-) although it is scary to think that the kids have to memorise them for karangan ... :(

[kwchang]

... it is scary to think that the kids have to memorise them for karangan ... In my opinion, that subject is one of the silliest item in the curriculum. The students are not even allowed to use their own words. They HAVE to memorise it and reproduce verbatim. If they are not verbatim, they lose marks. And you think it is only for primary schools? No sir, my daughter in secondary school still need to carry this baggage. It is so mindless. Anyway, it carries no weight when the student applies for Pre-Univ or university education ... so I don't bother if my daughter gets low marks for such a mindless subject.

[Mommy]

In my opinion, that subject is one of the silliest item in the curriculum. The students are not even allowed to use their own words. They HAVE to memorise it and reproduce verbatim. If they are not verbatim, they lose marks. And you think it is only for primary schools? No sir, my daughter in secondary school still need to carry this baggage. It is so mindless. Anyway, it carries no weight when the student applies for Pre-Univ or university education ... so I don't bother if my daughter gets low marks for such a mindless subject.

Will that be a risk since its part of BM paper. If cannot score in BM paper, difficult to go Uni right

[currymee]

In my opinion, that subject is one of the silliest item in the curriculum. The students are not even allowed to use their own words. They HAVE to memorise it and reproduce verbatim. If they are not verbatim, they lose marks. And you think it is only for primary schools? No sir, my daughter in secondary school still need to carry this baggage. It is so mindless. Anyway, it carries no weight when the student applies for Pre-Univ or university education ... so I don't bother if my daughter gets low marks for such a mindless subject.


Will that be a risk since its part of BM paper. If cannot score in BM paper, difficult to go Uni right

I think KWChang is refering to MORAL PAPER ....

[Mommy]

I think KWChang is refering to MORAL PAPER ....

oops sorry:D

[nescafeADay]

Check out this document in slideshare. which is very much like the one I lost:

http://www.slideshare.net/ngsimhui/upsr-bm-bhg-c-nilainilai-murni

Also, there is a mother blog about teaching Nilai-nilai Murni and come out with Malay-English translation for each nilai-nilai murni.
http://mumsgather.blogspot.com/2012/02/nilai-murni-for-bahasa-malaysia-paper.html

[currymee]

Big "teachers" meeting last Saturday (12 May 2012)

Wow ... something BIG must be brewing :eek: ... a few parents told me that they saw the senior teachers in school on Saturday. They were called for a meeting with the HM on Saturday and the HM himself was seen doing rounds in the school on Saturday morning.

There were some speculations that the meeting is all about the "coming" single-session next term and that got a lot of parents excited :rolleyes:. Personally, I dread the single-session :eek: - the TRAFFIC JAM will be HORRENDOUS as I expect most Std 1 and 2 parents to start driving to school in the morning, so just add another 500 cars into the morning mix .... WALAU !! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:

God knows what the meeting was about but I am sure it is something serious for the 4 "guardian dragons" (Asst HMs) to be present as well on a Saturday .... don't play-play ....

We wait for the "confirmed" news later ....

[jan tomaswaki]

Starting a all morning sessions will see most of the shops in SS19 will "golong tikar".Even some very senoir MCA guys told me if they close Sg Long,PJ and Setapak UTAR all the shops will go bust because it will depend on the students to get their business going.Sad but truth

[sewlover]

Will the school really start std 1&2 in the morning session this year? I rather they start fresh next year cos it's very troublesome to re-arrange the tuition and other activities time in the middle of the year. I hope the school will consider this...cos right now all the arrangement has been done and suit afternoon session. I prefer to rearrange starting new next year...

[currymee]

Will the school really start std 1&2 in the morning session this year? I rather they start fresh next year cos it's very troublesome to re-arrange the tuition and other activities time in the middle of the year. I hope the school will consider this...cos right now all the arrangement has been done and suit afternoon session. I prefer to rearrange starting new next year...

Well, it depends on a few factors like construction completion (looks like they are heading for a flying finish - roof tiles are being put up now as I write !! :eek: They are building a 4-storey building faster than my house renovation !!! :cool: ), enough money to buy the proper equipment (table & chairs) etc ....

According to one mum who attended the recent PIBG AGM, the HM mentioned this year (next term) for the start of single-session, so whether it is still ON or POSTPONE until Jan 2013, will all depend on him - the HM's decision !! One thing for sure, at the "super-keng rate" the building is being build, they can be ready by June !! By end of this week or next week, they only have to PAINT the block and it is DONE !! :p

[currymee]

Lick Hung's Teacher's Day Celebration (Friday 18th May 2012)

JUNK FOOD & SUGAR HIGH TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:

But my son came home and said teacher strictly forbids any JUNK FOOD .... right, as if this daddy is going to listen and obey hahahahahahaa .... :D :D

I am loading my son with MAMEE, JELLIES and SOFT DRINKS (I know the kids in my son's class love them - they told me already ;) - we "pakat" liow !!) and a note to the teacher with my hp no. to call me if she got any problem with that :p :p

PS: When I was having my breakfast this morning, the Choy Kee auntie told me IF I want to order "healthy" food from her - better do so asap .... WALAU - 50 packets of currymees and ONE LORRY OF ICE CUBES .... :p

[currymee]

Lick Hung's Teacher's Day Celebration (Friday 18th May 2012)

JUNK FOOD & SUGAR HIGH TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:

But my son came home and said teacher strictly forbids any JUNK FOOD .... right, as if this daddy is going to listen and obey hahahahahahaa .... :D :D

I am loading my son with MAMEE, JELLIES and SOFT DRINKS (I know the kids in my son's class love them - they told me already ;) - we "pakat" liow !!) and a note to the teacher with my hp no. to call me if she got any problem with that :p :p

PS: When I was having my breakfast this morning, the Choy Kee auntie told me IF I want to order "healthy" food from her - better do so asap .... WALAU - 50 packets of currymees and ONE LORRY OF ICE CUBES .... :p

OOOOOOOOOPPPPSSSSS ;) ... I got a note from the teacher instead !! :mua-haha: My son brought back a note from his teacher after they have discussed in class on the "menu". She said my son mentioned that I plan to buy JUNK FOOD for the kids and she hoped that as a parent I must set GOOD EXAMPLE for my son and his friends to follow healthy rules and guidelines .... aiseyman .... paisei .....

[sewlover]

OOOOOOOOOPPPPSSSSS ;) ... I got a note from the teacher instead !! :mua-haha: My son brought back a note from his teacher after they have discussed in class on the "menu". She said my son mentioned that I plan to buy JUNK FOOD for the kids and she hoped that as a parent I must set GOOD EXAMPLE for my son and his friends to follow healthy rules and guidelines .... aiseyman .... paisei .....
May I know if we need to send the food to school later or get the kids to bring when they go to school? This is my first time so need some advice from the senior parents please... :-). Thx!

[currymee]

May I know if we need to send the food to school later or get the kids to bring when they go to school? This is my first time so need some advice from the senior parents please... :-). Thx!

Most kids will bring with them on the day. However, some parents do prepare nice stuff like fried beehoon, spaghetti, jellies, fried chicken, pizzas etc ... then it is best to check with class teacher as to when the party will start and asked her what time you can bring the food in.

For DRY FOOD, like JUNK FOOD, kids can bring with them.

[currymee]

Thank you to parents who helped in getting Std 1 KSSR 2011 papers

Since the request for 2011 Std 1 KSSR papers by elea and myself, a number of parents (mummies/daddies) have stepped forward to assist and I am happy to say that I have complete sets of 2011 Std 1 KSSR papers for July (exam 2-1) and Oct (exam 2-2). They can be found in the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread ( http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?34820-SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-RESOURCE-LIBRARY&p=540658#post540658 ). I have just uploaded them.

Thank you to the following parents for their efforts and sharing: teacherwong, ctb, cupofcoffee, LF and a few others who declined to be named online. :)

[Busy Mom]

A big thank you to all the parents who provide the Std 1 KSSR past year exam papers. I'm truly grateful for your help. And to CM as well for cleaning up the papers etc for uploading to the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread.

Thank you to parents who helped in getting Std 1 KSSR 2011 papers

Since the request for 2011 Std 1 KSSR papers by elea and myself, a number of parents (mummies/daddies) have stepped forward to assist and I am happy to say that I have complete sets of 2011 Std 1 KSSR papers for July (exam 2-1) and Oct (exam 2-2). They can be found in the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread ( http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?34820-SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-RESOURCE-LIBRARY&p=540658#post540658 ). I have just uploaded them.

Thank you to the following parents for their efforts and sharing: teacherwong, ctb, cupofcoffee, LF and a few others who declined to be named online. :)

[currymee]

A big thank you to all the parents who provide the Std 1 KSSR past year exam papers. I'm truly grateful for your help. And to CM as well for cleaning up the papers etc for uploading to the RESOURCE LIBRARY thread.

Busy Mom,

Lots of credits must be given to these mums and dads as they helped a lot by cleaning up as well and giving me "cleaned" copies, so lessened my workload considerably .... I just touch-up here and there and upload, since the BOX account where the files are currently stored online is under my email account.

I cannot take credit for work that others have done more !!

[Busy Mom]

Yes, once again thank you to all the mommies and daddies who assist in providing 'cleaned' copies for all to use. :)

Busy Mom,

Lots of credits must be given to these mums and dads as they helped a lot by cleaning up as well and giving me "cleaned" copies, so lessened my workload considerably .... I just touch-up here and there and upload, since the BOX account where the files are currently stored online is under my email account.

I cannot take credit for work that others have done more !!

[sewlover]

Yes, once again thank you to all the mommies and daddies who assist in providing 'cleaned' copies for all to use. :)

Wow...save me from re-type the papers! Thanks to all! :-)

[nescafeADay]

Yes, once again thank you to all the mommies and daddies who assist in providing 'cleaned' copies for all to use. :)

A BIG THANK YOU !

Also, my daughter just told me that, after this semesta, no more 'Kamus Bergambar'. It will be replaced by 'Bina Ayat'.

[nescafeADay]

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/aboveon.jpg

Hi all, tumpang tanya. Should the answer be "ON" or "ABOVE"?

[kwchang]

...Should the answer be "ON" or "ABOVE"?
of course not "ON" becoz the spider haven't touched his head. It is "above"

[ivanhow]

of course not "ON" becoz the spider haven't touched his head. It is "above"

Am surprised why it was asked by nesCafeADay, the teacher must have marked it otherwise..:eek:

[currymee]

http://zilingyuying.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/aboveon.jpg

Hi all, tumpang tanya. Should the answer be "ON" or "ABOVE"?


of course not "ON" becoz the spider haven't touched his head. It is "above"

As per what kwchang said, it is ABOVE - not "ON" as the spider has not landed on the head. Hahahaa ... don't tell me another teacher "cock-up" again ;)

[Charbroiled]

of course not "ON" becoz the spider haven't touched his head. It is "above"I agree. :)

[nescafeADay]

Ya, I think so also. The answer sheet is "ON" :( ... making both mother and daughter confused.. Thx :)

[Totoro2010]

Ya, I think so also. The answer sheet is "ON" :( ... making both mother and daughter confused.. Thx :)

May be is marking error.

[currymee]

I got the MOST PUZZLING MESSAGE from my son just now. He said the class teacher told them that THIS SUNDAY (20th May 2012) IS A SCHOOL DAY ???? and to bring Monday time-table for those students not taking part in the charity run !!

Can another parent please confirm this ? :confused: I sms my son's class teacher but no reply from her so far !! :confused:

[currymee]

School New Block - Opening Ceremony - 30th June 2012

Assuming the Goggle translation of key phrases that I picked is correct :p

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/sbcl.jpg

[nescafeADay]

I got the MOST PUZZLING MESSAGE from my son just now. He said the class teacher told them that THIS SUNDAY (20th May 2012) IS A SCHOOL DAY ???? and to bring Monday time-table for those students not taking part in the charity run !!

Can another parent please confirm this ? :confused: I sms my son's class teacher but no reply from her so far !! :confused:

I got this notice from my girl : 2845

No class on Monday. :)

[currymee]

Silly me, how could I forget .......

HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY to ALL THE LICK HUNG TEACHERS

For the good and nice teachers, thank you for teaching, educating and guiding our young ones to a better future .... We love you to bits .... :)

For the not-so-pleasant ones, have a nice day and God bless ;)

[currymee]

I got this notice from my girl : 2845

No class on Monday. :)

Thanks for the info - however I noticed that it is addressed to Tahun 1 and 2 only. (Note: The reason I am double-checking is that from experience in 2010 and 2011, LH sometimes has different "programs" for Std 1 & 2 and for Std 3-6, but I am taking note of the notice posted - after all, got HOLIDAY mah !! :D )

When I asked my son's friends, they also said the same "blur sotong" thing .... aiyoh ..... hopefully, some Std 4, 5 or 6 parents can help clarify or parents of not-so-blur-sotong kids in Std 3 ....

[ezy]

Busy Mom,

Lots of credits must be given to these mums and dads as they helped a lot by cleaning up as well and giving me "cleaned" copies, so lessened my workload considerably .... I just touch-up here and there and upload, since the BOX account where the files are currently stored online is under my email account.

I cannot take credit for work that others have done more !!

i am glad that there are such a wonderful parents who are willing to share the materials for KSSR std 1, my girl is the second batch of KSSR and these papers will help to do a little bit more trekking and understanding on the expectations of the questions. Bravo to all moms and dads who contributes in sharing and cleaning the papers. CM, special thanks to you for uploading the papers in the library. i believe it will be a great help to the children.

Now, i am looking for std 4 and 5 PYQ, just have the same objectives, slowly do and upload to the library. anyone got copies???

[sewlover]

Thanks for the info - however I noticed that it is addressed to Tahun 1 and 2 only. (Note: The reason I am double-checking is that from experience in 2010 and 2011, LH sometimes has different "programs" for Std 1 & 2 and for Std 3-6, but I am taking note of the notice posted - after all, got HOLIDAY mah !! :D )

When I asked my son's friends, they also said the same "blur sotong" thing .... aiyoh ..... hopefully, some Std 4, 5 or 6 parents can help clarify or parents of not-so-blur-sotong kids in Std 3 ....

Only those who agree to take part in the running need to go to school on Sunday right? Those not taking part need to go isn't it?

[currymee]

Only those who agree to take part in the running need to go to school on Sunday right? Those not taking part need to go isn't it?

Your guess is as good as mine - in classic Lick Hung student's style and response - "pu chee tau" :p

This morning, I spoke to some parents, some don't even know there is something ON THIS SUNDAY .... betul-betul kelam-kabut .... One mum said that the school should issue a notice for all and not just Std 1-2 - after all, if they can issue a PINK FORM asking for MORE money to every child, why so stingy to help clarify an event .... ? I just smiled and laughed .... NO MONEY mah !!!! :p

BTW, what kind of a timing is that ? :( People go to church on Sunday mornings, don't they know ? :confused: I know a few Christian parents who have already decided to skip classes.

[ezy]

Your guess is as good as mine - in classic Lick Hung student's style and response - "pu chee tau" :p

This morning, I spoke to some parents, some don't even know there is something ON THIS SUNDAY .... betul-betul kelam-kabut .... One mum said that the school should issue a notice for all and not just Std 1-2 - after all, if they can issue a PINK FORM asking for MORE money to every child, why so stingy to help clarify an event .... ? I just smiled and laughed .... NO MONEY mah !!!! :p

BTW, what kind of a timing is that ? :( People go to church on Sunday mornings, don't they know ? :confused: I know a few Christian parents who have already decided to skip classes.

ha..ha.. i have no idea about the running thingy on this sunday, i discovered it yesterday evening when one fren told me... anyway,sunday,majority of christians go to church..

[currymee]

I do hope the school will do something in the next 2 days to inform the parents PROPERLY and CLEARLY as we are getting mixed messages. Some Std 5 & 6 classes are said to have FULL STUDY on Sunday, some Std 3 & 4 NO, some DON'T HAVE TO COME if not taking part in the run and the Std 1 & 2 got notices saying WEAR SPORT SHIRTS and gather in classrooms (how ?? when some classrooms are shared with other morning session Stds ?? ) :confused: :confused:

As for me, I will sit and eat currymee at Choy Kee while watching the circus and commotion on the day hahahahahaa .... :mua-haha:

At times like this I really get the impression that Lick Hung ONLY KNOWS HOW TO ORGANISE EXAMS and NOTHING ELSE ..... :p :mua-haha:

[Charbroiled]

At times like this I really get the impression that Lick Hung ONLY KNOWS HOW TO ORGANISE EXAMS and NOTHING ELSE ..... :p :mua-haha:Throw in (lots of) homework too! :laugh:

[nescafeADay]

Throw in (lots of) homework too! :laugh:

But if things are the other way round, (good at everything else except exam and homework) ... it will be scary as well... at least for me :p

Read yesterday Sin Chew, interesting topics on teachers vs parents. One raised this, "actually less homework means less work for teachers also" :)

I do appreciate activities like this if it's not solely for collecting money purpose.

I just finished reading a book on Finland Education System and couldn't help feeling sad and sorry, for both the parents and children, and even the teachers who really have heart to teach, seeing how the politicians here sacrifice / sabotage our education system, just for their own agenda, and not what education is about.

To me: 教育的三大目的是：教導學生成為有用的人，這是人才教育；成為好人，這是人格教育；成為快樂且有悲憫之心的 人，這是人文教育。

Sorry for grumbling here. Guess really upset after reading the book. :(

[sewlover]

I do hope the school will do something in the next 2 days to inform the parents PROPERLY and CLEARLY as we are getting mixed messages. Some Std 5 & 6 classes are said to have FULL STUDY on Sunday, some Std 3 & 4 NO, some DON'T HAVE TO COME if not taking part in the run and the Std 1 & 2 got notices saying WEAR SPORT SHIRTS and gather in classrooms (how ?? when some classrooms are shared with other morning session Stds ?? ) :confused: :confused:

As for me, I will sit and eat currymee at Choy Kee while watching the circus and commotion on the day hahahahahaa .... :mua-haha:

At times like this I really get the impression that Lick Hung ONLY KNOWS HOW TO ORGANISE EXAMS and NOTHING ELSE ..... :p :mua-haha:

Any latest update? Sigh, why can't the school give clearer instruction? Do we need to submit the PINK form?

[Charbroiled]

But if things are the other way round, (good at everything else except exam and homework) ... it will be scary as well... at least for me :pI know how you feel. The keyword is moderation. But where homework is concerned, "more is best" is the philosophy here. :rolleyes:

[ctb]

Any latest update? Sigh, why can't the school give clearer instruction? Do we need to submit the PINK form?

My daughter told me that whoever can't attend on Sunday has to write a letter to inform. So I did and the teacher didn't say anything. Pass...

[sewlover]

My daughter told me that whoever can't attend on Sunday has to write a letter to inform. So I did and the teacher didn't say anything. Pass...

I thought in the donation card already indicate whether want to take part or not?

[currymee]

Any latest update? Sigh, why can't the school give clearer instruction? Do we need to submit the PINK form?


I thought in the donation card already indicate whether want to take part or not?


My daughter told me that whoever can't attend on Sunday has to write a letter to inform. So I did and the teacher didn't say anything. Pass...

The only updates I got from some senior mums yesterday were:

1) Sunday is OFFICIALLY classified by LH as a school day, so any "absentees" need to be supported by a letter from parents (as per what ctb has done).

2) Monday is a HOLIDAY (cuti peristiwa) - a replacement for Sunday.

3) Children that take part in the RUN are expected to be in school sports outfit while children who do not take part are required to stay in class and study and based on Monday time-table. (I think Std 1 & 2 are exempted from this ruling) Hehehe ... on hearing this, my son has decided to RUN instead !!!! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:



On a separate matter regarding the PINK FORM - the PINK form mention about the coming OPENING CEREMONY of the new school block (30th June 2012) on one side (all in Chinese) while the reverse side, it is asking for DONATIONS TO BUY TABLES and CHAIRS to equip the classrooms. So, the donation drive for the construction :D is DONE, now it is EQUIPPING the classrooms :rolleyes: ... hmmmmm ... MAYBE next donation will be to build a new multi-storey car park for the teachers .... :mua-haha:

[currymee]

Lick Hung Teacher's Day Class Parties

Went around 9:00am to deliver some fried rice and jellies that my wife made for the children - wow - what a feast, macam-macam - saw some sushi, Secret recipe cake, pizzas, Vitagen, Yakult, MAMEEEE :p .... !!!!! :D I even saw some KFC buckets !!!

Wah !! kids nowdays really know how to "party" leh ... I told the class teacher that I remembered my old "poor" primary school days, only wafer biscuits, groundnuts, kuachi etc ... she just smiled and said ... "dulu lain sekarang lain" (in Mandarin, of course) .... :mua-haha:

[Totoro2010]

Lick Hung Teacher's Day Class Parties

Went around 9:00am to deliver some fried rice and jellies that my wife made for the children ...

Your wife on leave to cook for the children?:rolleyes:

I give a big LIKE to your wife:) :D :D

[currymee]

Your wife on leave to cook for the children?:rolleyes:

I give a big LIKE to your wife:) :D :D

No-lah .... the jellies were made last night and kept in the fridge.

The ingredients for the fried rice were prepared last night also, she just have to stir-fry them at 7:00am and then leave them to COOL DOWN a bit before going to work.

My job is to microwave the fried rice before I sent them over at 9:00am .... :)

[akiyoshi]

The only updates I got from some senior mums yesterday were:

1) Sunday is OFFICIALLY classified by LH as a school day, so any "absentees" need to be supported by a letter from parents (as per what ctb has done).

2) Monday is a HOLIDAY (cuti peristiwa) - a replacement for Sunday.

3) Children that take part in the RUN are expected to be in school sports outfit while children who do not take part are required to stay in class and study and based on Monday time-table. (I think Std 1 & 2 are exempted from this ruling) Hehehe ... on hearing this, my son has decided to RUN instead !!!! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:



On a separate matter regarding the PINK FORM - the PINK form mention about the coming OPENING CEREMONY of the new school block (30th June 2012) on one side (all in Chinese) while the reverse side, it is asking for DONATIONS TO BUY TABLES and CHAIRS to equip the classrooms. So, the donation drive for the construction :D is DONE, now it is EQUIPPING the classrooms :rolleyes: ... hmmmmm ... MAYBE next donation will be to build a new multi-storey car park for the teachers .... :mua-haha:

Thank you, Currymee for the updates. What are we going to do without u !

[jan tomaswaki]

Why are they asking for money again and again,so damn cheapskate..just ask any parent to donate a chair or table for a certian amountamount is just good enouff.Maybe CM can gather 5 parents to give one chair will start the ball rolling.After all monies donated was not accounted for...boo...boo....

[currymee]

....

3) Children that take part in the RUN are expected to be in school sports outfit while children who do not take part are required to stay in class and study and based on Monday time-table. (I think Std 1 & 2 are exempted from this ruling) Hehehe ... on hearing this, my son has decided to RUN instead !!!! :mua-haha: :mua-haha:

...

Just to confuse matter a bit more ... today, after the morning co-curiculum, SOME PARENTS SAY NO NEED TO BRING BOOKS and SOME SAY MUST BRING for tomorrow (Sunday 20th May 2012) for those not taking part .... WALAU !!!!

At this later hour, I really don't know now ..... :confused: :eek: So, parents exercise your own judgement and discretion.

My son told me he is going to skip the whole thing tomorrow and "face the teacher" on Tuesday ..... he said it is a sheer waste of his weekend as he wanted us to proceed with our plans to go and see the DINOSAURS at National Science Centre, so why bother ... :rolleyes: I told him I will write him a note for Tuesday !!

[currymee]

....
My son told me he is going to skip the whole thing tomorrow and "face the teacher" on Tuesday ..... he said it is a sheer waste of his weekend as he wanted us to proceed with our plans to go and see the DINOSAURS at National Science Centre, so why bother ...

School Run around SS19/6

Hahahaha ... BOYS will be BOYS ... :mua-haha: After saying the above, his "girlfriend" :rolleyes: called up yesterday evening and asked him IF he is going tomorrow .... :heheheh:

So, guess what ... by 6:30 AM and he was UP and READY while I was still brushing my teeth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

So, we went to school for the run, he went in to class to meet his friends while daddy enjoyed his currymee before the run .... :p

Aiseyman :p , every teacher and PIBG AJK were in the "standard" LH orange shirt but the HM was in a BLACK T-shirt as if he is going to a rock concert !! :cool:

This year the run was SAFER, not so much accident and less children got injured - Thank God for that !! I was among the few parents walking with the kids carrying our portable first-aid kit !! ;-) and this year, we don't have to use any !! :)

After all was done ... son went home happy .... HMMMMMMMMMM .... :rolleyes:

MENTAL NOTE: Next time, I want my son to do anything, ask the girl to call him ...............

[Totoro2010]

Would Lick Hung prepare some water cooler machines for the pupils when running single-session school?

Due to the heavy school bags issue, most of parents only let their children bring the small tumbler of 500/600ml to school. But 500/600ml capacity of water is not enough for the single-session school till 3-4pm.

Would the school prepare the water cooler machines for the children to add water? :rolleyes:

[sewlover]

Would Lick Hung prepare some water cooler machines for the pupils when running single-session school?

Due to the heavy school bags issue, most of parents only let their children bring the small tumbler of 500/600ml to school. But 500/600ml capacity of water is not enough for the single-session school till 3-4pm.

Would the school prepare the water cooler machines for the children to add water? :rolleyes:

My son in the sfternoon session bring 600ml to school and usually finish before recess! Especially the weather is so hot lately. I ask him to bring 1.2ltr bottle but he refuse cos too heavy to carry...it would be really good if school will provide water cooler for them to refill...but I doubt..hmm..mm..m

[currymee]

My son in the sfternoon session bring 600ml to school and usually finish before recess! Especially the weather is so hot lately. I ask him to bring 1.2ltr bottle but he refuse cos too heavy to carry...it would be really good if school will provide water cooler for them to refill...but I doubt..hmm..mm..m


Would Lick Hung prepare some water cooler machines for the pupils when running single-session school?

Due to the heavy school bags issue, most of parents only let their children bring the small tumbler of 500/600ml to school. But 500/600ml capacity of water is not enough for the single-session school till 3-4pm.

Would the school prepare the water cooler machines for the children to add water? :rolleyes:

The cynical part of me would say and expect that the Lick Hung PIBG AJK and school HM reply will be: Are the parents prepared to donate MORE money to buy the water coolers machines ?

I do agree with the issue highlighted but knowing the school management ..... :( I still wonder what they plan to do with the RM300K (and growing) balance .... ?

[currymee]

Wow, I just got the summary from BOX (online storage) - more than 1,000 downloads of past year papers already !! :eek:

I also like to thank another parent nescafeaday for sending in some Std 1 2012 exam papers for the library, I will wait for the complete set first before putting them up !! :)

And to Mrs Tan for a photocopy set of the Std 4 2010 exam papers - she gave me the papers during the school run yesterday. Looks like I am going to be VERY BUSY this school holiday !! Any Std 4 parents that like to help out in digitally cleaning up the papers for their children's use and also the library, please email to me.

I will be honest in telling you up front that my priorities and efforts will be to finish the Std 3 papers FIRST as it is my son's current Std.

[Mommy]

Any parents can confirm if today is report card day and parents need to meet the teachers?

[currymee]

Any parents can confirm if today is report card day and parents need to meet the teachers?

As far as I am aware, there is no mention about it by my son or from the parents that I have contacted after reading your post.