Read Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- What Every Parent Ought To Know About Raising Their Teenage Girl<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- What Every Parent Ought To Know About Setting Goals For Their Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- To Parents Who Want To Motivate Their Child But Can\u2019t Get Started<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 5 Ways You Are Hurting Your Child\u2019s Self-Esteem<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
<\/p>\n
Children need to understand the significance of academics.<\/span><\/h2>\nFirstly, it is important for parents to educate their children about how academics will affect their futures. As your child might not be sure about what career he\/ she want to take on in future, and his\/ her aspirations may even change after they decide on a path, it is necessary to have a good academic foundation to keep their options open. Without academic qualifications, it is challenging, by society\u2019s expectations, to get a decent paying job, let alone a high-paying one.<\/p>\n
For that reason, it would be good to have a talk with your children to get to know about their aspirations and to advise them to do well in their academics in order to reach their goals. Regardless of which career path your children choose, a good academic background will serve as a \u201csafety net\u201d, in case things do not turn out as planned.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAcademics teach children the importance of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d.<\/span><\/h2>\nChildren, especially when they’re young, do not always understand why they have to study subjects such as Science, Mathematics and even their Mother Tongue language.<\/p>\n
They may ask, \u201cWhy do I have to study this if I might not have a use for this in future when I\u2019m an adult?\u201d<\/p>\n
These questions could also lead to more questions like, \u201cMommy, Daddy, do you find that what you\u2019ve studied in school applicable to your working life now?\u201d<\/p>\n
It is true that not all of the academic content that students are required to study might be useful later on in their lives. However, maintaining academic rigour despite knowing that the content might not be applicable to their futures is important, as it will teach them the concept of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d!<\/p>\n
In life, people often have to do things that have no apparent value or meaning in the present but contribute significantly to future plans and rewards. One simple example would be work: some people do not enjoy their daily jobs, but continue to grind it out to earn money to feed their families!<\/p>\n
Therefore, parallels can be drawn between studying seemingly unimportant subjects now to achieve good academic results, and other endeavours they might have to take on in future. Explaining this principle to your children will help them understand the significance of academics!<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nFocusing on holistic development<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nApart from academic development and achievements, it is also undeniably important for children to develop holistically. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are now heavily emphasised on as they can help children discover and develop a talent that could turn out to be significant in their future. They also help to keep your children\u2019s interests diverse and help their psychological and physical development. Sports CCAs help to develop physical fitness, hand-eye coordination and teamwork, while Arts CCAs help to develop the musical ability and appreciation of culture.<\/p>\n
Character development is also important. Besides CCAs, learning how to socialise with others, the importance of resilience and time management are some examples of essential values that you should educate your children about.<\/p>\n
Academics are important, but it is not advisable to neglect your children\u2019s holistic development while in the pursuit of good academic grades!<\/p>\n
\nRead Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Four Activities To Make Your Child Smarter & Wiser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Link Back Method: What Your Child Needs To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ACS-J-Question-1024x630.png\")
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2017-09-17-12.54.25-1024x547.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Example-of-a-Closed-Circuit-e1505630926957-1024x665.png\")
<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-1-e1506494508837-1024x543.png\")
<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-2-e1505630899322-1024x545.png\")
<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-A-748x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-B-940x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
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Children need to understand the significance of academics.<\/span><\/h2>\nFirstly, it is important for parents to educate their children about how academics will affect their futures. As your child might not be sure about what career he\/ she want to take on in future, and his\/ her aspirations may even change after they decide on a path, it is necessary to have a good academic foundation to keep their options open. Without academic qualifications, it is challenging, by society\u2019s expectations, to get a decent paying job, let alone a high-paying one.<\/p>\n
For that reason, it would be good to have a talk with your children to get to know about their aspirations and to advise them to do well in their academics in order to reach their goals. Regardless of which career path your children choose, a good academic background will serve as a \u201csafety net\u201d, in case things do not turn out as planned.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAcademics teach children the importance of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d.<\/span><\/h2>\nChildren, especially when they’re young, do not always understand why they have to study subjects such as Science, Mathematics and even their Mother Tongue language.<\/p>\n
They may ask, \u201cWhy do I have to study this if I might not have a use for this in future when I\u2019m an adult?\u201d<\/p>\n
These questions could also lead to more questions like, \u201cMommy, Daddy, do you find that what you\u2019ve studied in school applicable to your working life now?\u201d<\/p>\n
It is true that not all of the academic content that students are required to study might be useful later on in their lives. However, maintaining academic rigour despite knowing that the content might not be applicable to their futures is important, as it will teach them the concept of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d!<\/p>\n
In life, people often have to do things that have no apparent value or meaning in the present but contribute significantly to future plans and rewards. One simple example would be work: some people do not enjoy their daily jobs, but continue to grind it out to earn money to feed their families!<\/p>\n
Therefore, parallels can be drawn between studying seemingly unimportant subjects now to achieve good academic results, and other endeavours they might have to take on in future. Explaining this principle to your children will help them understand the significance of academics!<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nFocusing on holistic development<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nApart from academic development and achievements, it is also undeniably important for children to develop holistically. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are now heavily emphasised on as they can help children discover and develop a talent that could turn out to be significant in their future. They also help to keep your children\u2019s interests diverse and help their psychological and physical development. Sports CCAs help to develop physical fitness, hand-eye coordination and teamwork, while Arts CCAs help to develop the musical ability and appreciation of culture.<\/p>\n
Character development is also important. Besides CCAs, learning how to socialise with others, the importance of resilience and time management are some examples of essential values that you should educate your children about.<\/p>\n
Academics are important, but it is not advisable to neglect your children\u2019s holistic development while in the pursuit of good academic grades!<\/p>\n
\nRead Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Four Activities To Make Your Child Smarter & Wiser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Link Back Method: What Your Child Needs To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Academics teach children the importance of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d.<\/span><\/h2>\nChildren, especially when they’re young, do not always understand why they have to study subjects such as Science, Mathematics and even their Mother Tongue language.<\/p>\n
They may ask, \u201cWhy do I have to study this if I might not have a use for this in future when I\u2019m an adult?\u201d<\/p>\n
These questions could also lead to more questions like, \u201cMommy, Daddy, do you find that what you\u2019ve studied in school applicable to your working life now?\u201d<\/p>\n
It is true that not all of the academic content that students are required to study might be useful later on in their lives. However, maintaining academic rigour despite knowing that the content might not be applicable to their futures is important, as it will teach them the concept of \u201cmeans to an end\u201d!<\/p>\n
In life, people often have to do things that have no apparent value or meaning in the present but contribute significantly to future plans and rewards. One simple example would be work: some people do not enjoy their daily jobs, but continue to grind it out to earn money to feed their families!<\/p>\n
Therefore, parallels can be drawn between studying seemingly unimportant subjects now to achieve good academic results, and other endeavours they might have to take on in future. Explaining this principle to your children will help them understand the significance of academics!<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nFocusing on holistic development<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nApart from academic development and achievements, it is also undeniably important for children to develop holistically. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are now heavily emphasised on as they can help children discover and develop a talent that could turn out to be significant in their future. They also help to keep your children\u2019s interests diverse and help their psychological and physical development. Sports CCAs help to develop physical fitness, hand-eye coordination and teamwork, while Arts CCAs help to develop the musical ability and appreciation of culture.<\/p>\n
Character development is also important. Besides CCAs, learning how to socialise with others, the importance of resilience and time management are some examples of essential values that you should educate your children about.<\/p>\n
Academics are important, but it is not advisable to neglect your children\u2019s holistic development while in the pursuit of good academic grades!<\/p>\n
\nRead Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Four Activities To Make Your Child Smarter & Wiser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Link Back Method: What Your Child Needs To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Focusing on holistic development<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nApart from academic development and achievements, it is also undeniably important for children to develop holistically. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are now heavily emphasised on as they can help children discover and develop a talent that could turn out to be significant in their future. They also help to keep your children\u2019s interests diverse and help their psychological and physical development. Sports CCAs help to develop physical fitness, hand-eye coordination and teamwork, while Arts CCAs help to develop the musical ability and appreciation of culture.<\/p>\n
Character development is also important. Besides CCAs, learning how to socialise with others, the importance of resilience and time management are some examples of essential values that you should educate your children about.<\/p>\n
Academics are important, but it is not advisable to neglect your children\u2019s holistic development while in the pursuit of good academic grades!<\/p>\n
\nRead Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Four Activities To Make Your Child Smarter & Wiser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Link Back Method: What Your Child Needs To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Read Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Four Activities To Make Your Child Smarter & Wiser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Link Back Method: What Your Child Needs To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Avoid putting too much pressure on your children.<\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes, pressure from parents can be detrimental to a student\u2019s grades. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, children may perform better in school if they are taught that failure is a normal part of learning rather than being pressured to succeed academically at all costs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned previously, the importance of academics must be taught to your children. However, this does not equate to burdening them with unrealistic expectations. Doing so could actually be detrimental to their grades and be counter-productive, as they might lose focus on the curriculum when they worry too much about the negative consequences of not doing well enough.<\/p>\n
Therefore, making a distinction between emphasis on academics and pressuring children to do well academically must be made! Giving your child guidance on how to achieve better results would be more productive than chiding them or showing your disappointment when they do not meet your expectations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nDue to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Due to how important academic results are, it is necessary to place emphasis on the importance of academic results. It is also equally essential to allow children to understand why they need to put in effort into their schoolwork. However, holistic development should not be neglected and caution should be taken to avoid putting too much pressure on your children to ensure that they can reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
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Please click here<\/strong><\/a> to join our Parent Support Group on Facebook!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n
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<\/a><\/p>\r\nOnly the casing is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-D-707x1024.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n