Read Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Should Parents Place A Huge Emphasis On Their Children\u2019s Academics?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 5 Child-Friendly Tips To Unwind Without Getting Addicted<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Seven Reasons Why CCAs Are Essential To Your Child\u2019s Well-being<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n
It is crucial<\/strong> to instill a sense of self-confidence in the formative years of your child\u2019s life. Self-confidence is a tool that allows your child to manage their fears and tackle life challenges with a positive mental attitude.<\/p>\nSelf-confidence has a positive effect on academic performance. Academic performance aside, self-confidence has general benefits for your child. These benefits include: happiness, better health and social ease.<\/p>\n
Most importantly, the latter benefits will inevitably result in knock-on effects for increased academic performance.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nBenefit #1: Increased Performance<\/span><\/h2>\nLack of self-confidence can impede your child from achieving peak performance.<\/p>\n
This can be the direct result of rational and irrational fears. So long as academic performance is concerned, your child\u2019s level of self-confidence is directly related to his or her level of exam preparation.<\/p>\n
A child\u2019s rational fear of failure stems from a lack of preparation for his or her exam. Thus, adequate exam preparation is crucial in eliminating your child\u2019s rational fear. Exam preparation can be broken down into a two-pronged approach. It necessarily involves both theory revision and the attempting of past year papers.<\/p>\n
Irrational fear of failure may stem from anxiety and sheer exam nerves rather than a lack of preparation.<\/p>\n
Conversely, a healthy dose of self-confidence<\/strong> will motivate your child<\/a> in achieving peak performance.<\/strong><\/p>\nBeing confident helps your child perform better amidst pressure and challenges. They are not easily discouraged. Those who believe in their own capabilities use the skills they have to excel in what they do and to achieve their goals. Confident children are aware of every day risks but instead of avoiding them they embrace risks as part and parcel of life. Hence, they take more chances, opening more doors of opportunities.<\/p>\n
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Benefit #2: Higher Happiness Level<\/span><\/h2>\nStudies have shown that children with a healthy level of self-confidence are happier and contented with their lives in general. They rise above the circumstances. They choose to see the brighter things in life, despite of and in spite of challenges.<\/p>\n
Your child\u2019s confidence can help him or her face the world with more eagerness and determination, allowing them to forge better relationships and perform better at school.<\/p>\n
Confident children radiate a positive aura. Their attitude in life is not determined by the circumstances they are in but rather it is something that comes from within.<\/p>\n
Individuals who are confident do not wait for things to happen. They make things happen. They are optimistic although there are times when their confidence is challenged. Confident children are happy because they find their lives meaningful.<\/p>\n
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Benefit #3: Social Ease<\/span><\/h2>\nConfident children are more at ease in social situations and in meeting new students. They do not rely on what others think because they trust themselves enough.<\/p>\n
Self-confidence gives your child more freedom in doing what him or her wants to do and in pursuing his or her goals because they are not being held back by the fear of rejection. Your child is not discouraged by negative remarks.<\/p>\n
Confident children are more optimistic about the future and relate that enthusiasm to others through the way they carry themselves and the way they communicate. Others will listen more if your child displays self-confidence.<\/p>\n
Confidence is often contagious and brings a spirit of optimism in your child\u2019s relationship with others.<\/p>\n
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Benefit #4: Better Health<\/span><\/h2>\nChildren who believe in themselves are able to deal with stressful situations<\/a> without becoming chaotic themselves. They know that they are capable of making a decision and are able to make constructive efforts to solve whatever problem has arisen.<\/p>\nThis in itself will help them to reduce or avoid excessive stress, anger and\/or confusion \u2013 all the negative side effects of feeling powerless, overwhelmed and out of control. Self-confident children are therefore on one of the paths to good health and taking pleasure in life.<\/p>\n
The ability to handle stress at a young age directly translates into better physical, emotional and psychological health.<\/p>\n
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In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\nSelf-confidence in undeniably fundamental to academic success. However, the precursor to self-confidence is undoubtedly clich\u00e9. It is definitely all about preparation, preparation and more preparation. This is the key step toward stellar academic achievement.<\/p>\n
As mentioned above, the general benefits of your child\u2019s confidence will positively impact his or her academic performance tangibly.<\/p>\n
Essentially, self-confidence is not only vital to having a happy childhood. It paves the way to greater success in your child\u2019s future years.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":241671,"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
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<\/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
It is crucial<\/strong> to instill a sense of self-confidence in the formative years of your child\u2019s life. Self-confidence is a tool that allows your child to manage their fears and tackle life challenges with a positive mental attitude.<\/p>\n Self-confidence has a positive effect on academic performance. Academic performance aside, self-confidence has general benefits for your child. These benefits include: happiness, better health and social ease.<\/p>\n Most importantly, the latter benefits will inevitably result in knock-on effects for increased academic performance.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Lack of self-confidence can impede your child from achieving peak performance.<\/p>\n This can be the direct result of rational and irrational fears. So long as academic performance is concerned, your child\u2019s level of self-confidence is directly related to his or her level of exam preparation.<\/p>\n A child\u2019s rational fear of failure stems from a lack of preparation for his or her exam. Thus, adequate exam preparation is crucial in eliminating your child\u2019s rational fear. Exam preparation can be broken down into a two-pronged approach. It necessarily involves both theory revision and the attempting of past year papers.<\/p>\n Irrational fear of failure may stem from anxiety and sheer exam nerves rather than a lack of preparation.<\/p>\n Conversely, a healthy dose of self-confidence<\/strong> will motivate your child<\/a> in achieving peak performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n Being confident helps your child perform better amidst pressure and challenges. They are not easily discouraged. Those who believe in their own capabilities use the skills they have to excel in what they do and to achieve their goals. Confident children are aware of every day risks but instead of avoiding them they embrace risks as part and parcel of life. Hence, they take more chances, opening more doors of opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Studies have shown that children with a healthy level of self-confidence are happier and contented with their lives in general. They rise above the circumstances. They choose to see the brighter things in life, despite of and in spite of challenges.<\/p>\n Your child\u2019s confidence can help him or her face the world with more eagerness and determination, allowing them to forge better relationships and perform better at school.<\/p>\n Confident children radiate a positive aura. Their attitude in life is not determined by the circumstances they are in but rather it is something that comes from within.<\/p>\n Individuals who are confident do not wait for things to happen. They make things happen. They are optimistic although there are times when their confidence is challenged. Confident children are happy because they find their lives meaningful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Confident children are more at ease in social situations and in meeting new students. They do not rely on what others think because they trust themselves enough.<\/p>\n Self-confidence gives your child more freedom in doing what him or her wants to do and in pursuing his or her goals because they are not being held back by the fear of rejection. Your child is not discouraged by negative remarks.<\/p>\n Confident children are more optimistic about the future and relate that enthusiasm to others through the way they carry themselves and the way they communicate. Others will listen more if your child displays self-confidence.<\/p>\n Confidence is often contagious and brings a spirit of optimism in your child\u2019s relationship with others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children who believe in themselves are able to deal with stressful situations<\/a> without becoming chaotic themselves. They know that they are capable of making a decision and are able to make constructive efforts to solve whatever problem has arisen.<\/p>\n This in itself will help them to reduce or avoid excessive stress, anger and\/or confusion \u2013 all the negative side effects of feeling powerless, overwhelmed and out of control. Self-confident children are therefore on one of the paths to good health and taking pleasure in life.<\/p>\n The ability to handle stress at a young age directly translates into better physical, emotional and psychological health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Self-confidence in undeniably fundamental to academic success. However, the precursor to self-confidence is undoubtedly clich\u00e9. It is definitely all about preparation, preparation and more preparation. This is the key step toward stellar academic achievement.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, the general benefits of your child\u2019s confidence will positively impact his or her academic performance tangibly.<\/p>\n Essentially, self-confidence is not only vital to having a happy childhood. It paves the way to greater success in your child\u2019s future years.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ custom_margin=”0px||” custom_padding=”0px||” global_module=”933″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#898989″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-Pique-Lab-Parent-Support-Group-CTA.jpg.png” url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/279058918884463\/” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”PSG” _builder_version=”3.23″ z_index_tablet=”500″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_text_color=”#333333″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\n 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":241671,"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\nBenefit #1: Increased Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n
Benefit #2: Higher Happiness Level<\/span><\/h2>\n
Benefit #3: Social Ease<\/span><\/h2>\n
Benefit #4: Better Health<\/span><\/h2>\n
In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n
Today\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
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-C-1024x819.png\")
<\/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