tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post4609097134912478071..comments2023-08-08T18:29:38.704+08:00Comments on Homeschool @ SG: WorkbooksHomeschool @ sghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292068554504662142noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-4185102661375884862012-09-17T14:00:02.688+08:002012-09-17T14:00:02.688+08:00I bought that book because of the first page for c...I bought that book because of the first page for compo, lol! Umm, I'm really not sure about the composition standard for P1 here. But I was told that P1 students are expected to do simple composition, I think made up of a few simple sentences....and I have no doubt about the 'horror story' you heard. I believe it's true but it varies from school to school- I think?Homeschool @ sghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292068554504662142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-11819344338540454472012-09-15T14:11:41.136+08:002012-09-15T14:11:41.136+08:00Thanks for your insight! I'm not a Singaporean...Thanks for your insight! I'm not a Singaporean but had to deal with the local education system given that my daughter is going to Primary 1 next year. Any recommendations for Composition? The Learning English Workbook you posted have a section on Composition, but I'm not sure if that's what they do in Primary 1 here? I've heard horror stories of having a P1 write a story (6-7 sentences) independently just by looking at a picture. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816187200832992554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-67685058758564786972012-09-15T00:02:36.034+08:002012-09-15T00:02:36.034+08:00The lessons are very slow. But that said, it is ve...The lessons are very slow. But that said, it is very structured & takes a step at a time. So the lessons are very 'lor sor' but that means the foundation is built very firmly. It takes it's time to teach, makes sure the student learns everything before moving on to the next level- there's no rush. I think singaporeans are too impatient for this book. We tend to want to reach the end fast. I don't like the "lor sor-ness" but I like the recommendations on how to teach a certain topic (cause sometimes I've no clue). If you are a typical Singaporean, I say don't get this book. Our local textbooks are actually quite good in my opinion. :D Homeschool @ sghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292068554504662142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-68156828089859427002012-09-14T21:14:03.637+08:002012-09-14T21:14:03.637+08:00How did you find the First Language Lessons? Is it...How did you find the First Language Lessons? Is it worth purchasing online cos I don't think it's available in Popular? I've read the reviews online but wanted to hear from someone locally who has actually used it.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />cheriemae@gmail.comCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816187200832992554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-56506231840851415212012-09-12T13:46:47.219+08:002012-09-12T13:46:47.219+08:00hahaha! I hope i didn't dissapoint you! Nothin...hahaha! I hope i didn't dissapoint you! Nothing much to share about actually! :)Homeschool @ sghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292068554504662142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37667544722723930.post-31417291751099087012012-09-12T11:40:48.064+08:002012-09-12T11:40:48.064+08:00Thanks so much for sharing! I was eagerly awaiting...Thanks so much for sharing! I was eagerly awaiting for this post! ;)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816187200832992554noreply@blogger.com