Being parents in Singapore means prioritising what is best for the children’s future, especially in a country that prides itself on a top-notch education system that produces top-notch graduates who will keep the country’s economy at the top in Asia. However, some parents, when considering science tuition for their children, may have clouded judgements due to what others have told them. Thus, parents need to learn the truth and debunk these popular myths about science tutoring, and even tutoring in general. Don’t be like other parents who are spreading biassed misinformation. Take this opportunity to be more informed about science tuition and even FamilyTutor’s private science tuition.
Myth 1 – Why do I need a private science tutor for my children? All they need is to study harder
School science is often reduced by some parents to simple formulas because that is what they went through in their school days. They are even convinced that science is just like their children’s other subjects like maths, English, and Chinese. However, this is a dangerous misconception because what was taught a generation ago may now be more advanced or is taught differently because of changes to the concepts and formulas. Parents must realise that science is not a static subject and new discoveries and advances mean more complex topics and concepts to learn.
Another factor is that children need to be trained early regarding complex general science fundamentals that will eventually be covered in biology, chemistry, and physics which plays a big part in their academic experience in high school and college/university. If their learning pace is different from other students, they may be left behind in classroom lessons. Or they may have learning weaknesses that challenge their understanding of complex science concepts. A good and reliable science tutor (or FamilyTutor’s private science tuition) can greatly help with this.
Myth 2 – Science tuition is a waste of money because it’s a scam
In fairness, science tuition was never a scam to begin with. It is understandable for parents to be concerned or have reservations about tutoring because it involves their wallet and they fear paying too much and not seeing dividends for their children. Some parents even go as far as to say the tutoring sessions eat up the time that their children are supposed to be studying.
Reliable tuition agencies aren’t scams because such agencies have a large line-up (usually in the hundreds) of qualified and registered tutors that specialise in their specific fields and grade level. The agency takes great effort to match a suitable tutor to the student. Once a suitable tutor is matched with a child, the tutor makes every effort to determine the student’s learning weaknesses, disabilities, and learning pace so all tutoring sessions are adapted and adjusted accordingly. These agencies also attempt to make tutoring rates as affordable as possible.
Myth 3 – My child is fast with science concepts and problems
Most parents and teachers make the sweeping generalisation that when a child finishes tasks quickly in science, this is a mark of the child’s well-developed mind. Some teachers even go so far as to say that such children are definitely ready for more complex tasks. However, these misconceptions are baseless and invite more harm than good to the child’s academic performance. This baseless misconception can put a child under pressure for no reason.
When it comes to science, it is best to remember that, as scientists would say, “It is not about how fast you finish, but how you find the solution to finish.” This means that a student should aim to be better, not beat the clock. While the child still needs to be aware of time management and pass any test or exam before time expires. However, prioritising how to finish a science task as fast as possible is not an indicator of excellence in science. Thus, a qualified and experienced tutor can test a child’s core competencies in science and improve their learning process further.
FamilyTutor and Science Tuition
Science tutoring has proven to expand any child’s competency for complex science concepts and their overall cognitive development. Thus, parents should reconsider any negative misconceptions and myths they may have heard from other people. Remember that you can find out more and better information if you just visit the website of a reliable and track-proven tuition agency, such as FamilyTutor. As parents, if you are looking for science tuition, FamilyTutor’s private science tuition is the best in Singapore. We offer free assessments to enable parents to make a responsible decision in matching a suitable science tutor for their child.