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Confidence is Key to Primary School and PSLE Success
Confidence is crucial for primary school students in Singapore, especially for the PSLE. It reduces anxiety, promotes active learning, enhances resilience, and improves speed in exams, especially in mathematics. Confident students engage more, participate actively, and recover from setbacks, leading to better academic outcomes. Parents should foster confidence by praising effort, creating a positive environment, and ensuring any tutor they hire focuses on building their child’s confidence alongside academic skills.
Why Tuition in Singapore Can Help Students Improve Their Academic Results Significantly: A Parent's Perspective
Tuition in Singapore significantly improves academic results through personalised learning in small class sizes of 8 to 12 students, balancing individual attention with peer motivation. The results-driven focus of tuition centers equips students with the strategies needed to excel in exams, leading to clear academic improvements. These factors make tuition a valuable tool for student success.
The Importance of Grit in Achieving Academic Success
Grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, is crucial for academic success. Research by psychologist Angela Duckworth shows that grit often outweighs talent in predicting achievement. Grit helps students overcome academic challenges, maintain focus, and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. Cultivating grit involves setting long-term goals, embracing challenges, promoting a growth mindset, and celebrating effort. Ultimately, grit equips students with the resilience and determination needed to succeed in both academics and life.