revision

bonbonzhu

I did'nt really like that  weekly TOBS. But when I did the Maths revision with my girl today, I know I should appreciate it. At least I know what's her weakness n strength n I know what she should work on .....

principal

bonbonzhu,

The good thing for TOBS is that it provides a chance for regular revision of the 2-3 chapters of Maths taught every week or every other week.

If we can do revision with our children regularly following TOBS’ timetable, we don’t need to do revision of all chapters taught at one time just before the term test/examination.
 
Also, as you mentioned, after looking at the results of each TOBS, we should know what chapters our children are weak at and spend more time/efforts in catching up.

原帖由 bonbonzhu 於 10-10-31 21:49 發表

I did'nt really like that  weekly TOBS. But when I did the Maths revision with my girl today, I know I should appreciate it. At least I know what's her weakness n strength n I know what she should wor ...

[ 本帖最後由 principal 於 10-10-31 23:36 編輯 ]

1429

May I know what's TOBS? A kind of quiz for upper class students?

原帖由 principal 於 10-10-31 23:34 發表
bonbonzhu,

The good thing for TOBS is that it provides a chance for regular revision of the 2-3 chapters of Maths taught every week or every other week.

If we can do revision with our children regul ...

bonbonzhu

1429 : TOBS is the weekly Maths Test On Basic Knowledge.

Principal : That's right Principal. This time we could really feel the benefit of having TOBs every week. It became so easy for both of us when we did the revision in the past 2 days. She even had time to go to the playground.

principal

1429,

I believe there is TOBS for P2-P6 pupils.

Cannot recall whether there is TOBS for P1 pupils or not.

原帖由 1429 於 10-11-1 08:17 發表

May I know what's TOBS? A kind of quiz for upper class students?

SueBeeCheung

Hi 1429,

The TOBS normally starts in the 2nd term of P1.

BTW, I think TOBS is really a good scheme for both of us and kids...

原帖由 principal 於 10-11-1 09:39 發表
1429,

I believe there is TOBS for P2-P6 pupils.

Cannot recall whether there is TOBS for P1 pupils or not.

1429

Thanks all for your reply.

Will kids have TOBS for the other subjects as well?

原帖由 SueBeeCheung 於 10-11-1 11:28 發表
Hi 1429,

The TOBS normally starts in the 2nd term of P1.

BTW, I think TOBS is really a good scheme for both of us and kids...

principal

1429,

TOBS is only for Maths, not for other subjects.

原帖由 1429 於 10-11-1 13:29 發表

Thanks all for your reply.

Will kids have TOBS for the other subjects as well?

1429

Principal,

I got it! Thanks!

原帖由 principal 於 10-11-1 14:08 發表
1429,

TOBS is only for Maths, not for other subjects.

bonbonzhu

估唔到原來點激勵個小朋友，都比不上一包Mami麵，我唔係有心唔比她吃Mami麵，而係覺得太唔健康了，所以這學期唔比買Mami麵吃。今次term test, 小女中文進步很多，仲係全班頭幾名，(請勿唔會，唔係晒命，這進步過程其实有血有淚，由一年班上學期到二年班上學期都未試過合格，她今年P.3)，我問她要甚麽獎品，真沒想到她要一包Mami麵，她還跟我說，這包Mami麵是她努力得來的，絕不會同同學仔分享，我們兩佬很感動，因現今小朋友甚麽都有了，你問她想要甚麽，她可能真的答不出，再者，她真的領會到用自己努力得到的成果是那樣的難能可貴，其实她的進步令我倆差點要開心到咸出來。也希望p1,p2的家長有一點希望，我囡囡中文早两年也很差的，只要比些心機和時間，都不是沒轉機的。最後囡囡終於都有跟同學仔分享她那包辛苦得來的Mami麵，仲吃得好開心。

principal

bonbonzhu,
A very good story for sharing.  
 
Sometimes, we may want to buy small gifts for our children as encouragement after they have spent efforts in their studies.
The small gifts may not necessarily to be expensive items.
As you said, a pack of ready-to-eat noodle that costs only HK$2-3.- is already a good token of their achievements.
The important point is that they have to work hard first and then obtain something, no matter what the results are.  
 
For P1 parents & pupils, please don’t feel too upset about the results of the first term test.
Some pupils are still not too familiar with the format of tests/examinations yet and it takes some time for them to adapt to it.
Things will improve over time.  
 
My child also eats Mami noodles sometimes.
Your story reminds me to buy some stock and keep it at home just in case ....................  
 
Also, I guess the sales of Mami noodles in HK will be up by at least 30% in the coming few weeks.
Very likely, they will be out of stock at TSL’s tuck shop on next Monday ....................... 

原帖由 bonbonzhu 於 10-11-7 03:31 發表

估唔到原來點激勵個小朋友，都比不上一包Mami麵，我唔係有心唔比她吃Mami麵，而係覺得太唔健康了，所以這學期唔比買Mami麵吃。今次term test, 小女中文進步很多，仲係全班頭幾名，(請勿唔會，唔係晒命，這進步過程其实有血有淚，由一年 ...

[ 本帖最後由 principal 於 10-11-7 13:58 編輯 ]

1429

It's so touching! Thanks for sharing!

原帖由 bonbonzhu 於 10-11-7 03:31 發表
估唔到原來點激勵個小朋友，都比不上一包Mami麵，我唔係有心唔比她吃Mami麵，而係覺得太唔健康了，所以這學期唔比買Mami麵吃。今次term test, 小女中文進步很多，仲係全班頭幾名，(請勿唔會，唔係晒命，這進步過程其实有血有淚，由一年 ...

bonbonzhu

Principal,

Tuck shop 係冇Mami麵賣的，Mr. Yeung唔比賣唔健康的食物的，tuck shop 連燒買，魚蛋都冇架。

principal

bonbonzhu,

Really??

That shows that I do not come to the school too often and still do not know the school so well !!  

原帖由 bonbonzhu 於 10-11-7 23:05 發表

Principal,

Tuck shop 係冇Mami麵賣的，Mr. Yeung唔比賣唔健康的食物的，tuck shop 連燒買，魚蛋都冇架。

yypapa

principal,

Strongly agree that the reward should be based on the effort rather than the result.   I would like to stress that effort should include the pre-test effort and in-process effort.

I asked her if she had enough time to complete the test.  She said yes and went back for proof reading.  She said she then took a nap  !!!     I guess I forgot to tell her to make full use of test/exam time when she asked me what a test is few days before the test. (BTW, I told her a test is a worksheet to be completed within limited time)  Anyway, we are still convinced she did put a lot of effort so a present was given to her.

原帖由 principal 於 10-11-7 06:07 發表
bonbonzhu,
A very good story for sharing.  

Sometimes, we may want to buy small gifts for our children as encouragement after they have spent efforts in their studies.
The small gifts may n ...

SueBeeCheung

Thanks for sharing......  this let us know "Never give up!"  

原帖由 bonbonzhu 於 10-11-7 03:31 發表
估唔到原來點激勵個小朋友，都比不上一包Mami麵，我唔係有心唔比她吃Mami麵，而係覺得太唔健康了，所以這學期唔比買Mami麵吃。今次term test, 小女中文進步很多，仲係全班頭幾名，(請勿唔會，唔係晒命，這進步過程其实有血有淚，由一年 ...

principal

yypapa,
 
Yes, I always ask my child to spend adequate efforts in doing things.
If the outcome is good, it’s bonus.

Don’t take it for granted that one must get good results even though one has try the utmost.
Luck does play the most critical role in every success.
 
Sometimes, even though one fails after spending the greatest efforts, one still gains something.
Our children need to understand that it’s a learning process.
They need to learn how to face both success and failure.
The earlier they know how to face failure, the more mature they will become and thereby, laying a solid foundation for their future growth.
 
For any tests and examinations, I notice that careless mistakes are very common among our children, not only for P1-P2 pupils, but also for pupils of senior grades.
If they are careful enough every time, some marks need not to be deducted.
Therefore, please suggest your child to make good use of the remaining time during tests/examinations to double check all the questions and answers as much as possible.

原帖由 yypapa 於 10-11-7 23:33 發表

principal,

Strongly agree that the reward should be based on the effort rather than the result.   I would like to stress that effort should include the pre-test effort and in-process effort.

I aske ...

[ 本帖最後由 principal 於 10-11-8 00:19 編輯 ]

flostangraphy

talk like a principal!!!

原帖由 principal 於 8/11/2010 00:17 發表
yypapa,
 
Yes, I always ask my child to spend adequate efforts in doing things.
If the outcome is good, it’s bonus.

Don’t take it for granted that one must get good results even though one has tr ...

principal

flostangraphy,

No, I am just the e-P!!  

原帖由 flostangraphy 於 10-11-8 08:45 發表

talk like a principal!!!

chanhoho

Your case is very touching. Not only my daughter is learing, but also I have to tune my mindset not to give too much pressure on her.