cy.10 蔡天王

Refer from The Star Online Sunday October 18, 2009

I refer to the letter “Unfair Treament for Lower Six’’ (

StarEducation, Sept 27), I totally agree with the writer’s statement

Not only are the students disatisfied with this new system, the teachers are unhappy. They could not write in as they could risk losing their jobs. Almost every teacher I have spoken to, too, did not agree with this new system.

The new system requires students to stay back after school until 3.30pm for activities. I found out from the teachers that this batch (2009/2010) was used to try out the suitability of the semester-based system to be implemented in schools in the future.

It has been about one month since the implementation of the “semester-based system” in the majority of schools in Malaysia. I would like to write and express my disappointment about the new system.
Unfortunately for us, our exams are still not semester-based. STPM is seen as one of the world’s toughest exams by many people around the world as the syllabus covers a broad range of subjects with one major exam at the end of it all.

But forcing us to stay back after school will deprive us of the chance to revise our lessons.

Many of us would be too tired after coming back from school and just hop on to the bed into dreamland even if they wish to study.

The new system is a complete waste of time. The extra time that we are required to put in in school is used for nonsensical activities such as colouring posters, singing songs, doing sketches, preparing presentations, doing research and development (R&D) and etc.

Honestly speaking, we could do our own R&D on the Internet as not everything could be gained from the books. The Upper Six students told us, “Internet is our best friend” as they found numerous new information on the Net without staying back after school.

What about our co-curriculum marks? We were told that 10% of the overall criteria to enter local universities is from our involvement in co-curricular activities.

Before this new system was implemented, we all could go for our co-curricular activities. With the new system in place, we are forced to stay back and could not involve ourself in such activities as the timing will clash with us as most activities are held after school.

I am an avid blogger and having visited a few of my friends’ blogs, I found that none of us like the new system one bit. Not only are the ones with blogs dissatisfied, my friends who do not have Internet access are complaining about it in school.

The same could be said about my friends from other schools. Few of my friends who choose Form Six over college education said they might be leaving school next year. The reason they came to Form Six was to experience school life.

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The implementation of the new system is indeed a good “surprise” to all the lower six students. Just frankly speaking, does an extension to 3.30 pm will make us better? It seems to be the other way round!

Many students are not opt for form 6 due to its standard is high, which is one of the hardest exam in the world. The number of students studying form 6 has plummeted markedly these few years. Just a simple question : why form 6 which is of high standard is dying?

I would fervently hope that they would reconsider the decision so that old system remains. It will not gain anybody. Everybody will suffer a loss. Teacher may also opt for not teaching form 6 due to the extension of more than 2 hours. Then, this will only further deteriorates the form 6 standard.

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Refer from Sunday, October 25 2009

Too tired to tackle studies

There is nothing attractive and vibrant about extra work when the school schedule barely leaves us enough time to complete school work and our studies.

Bad planning, long hours, tired teachers and students. You can imagine the morale in Form Six in such circumstances. The setting up of the college is part of the Education Ministry’s plan to “radically transform Form Six studies and take into account the higher thinking, analytical and evaluation skills necessary to excel in the STPM.”

Wake up! The new system brings nothing but stress and red tape.

If the ministry remains adamant about making the system permanent, do something about the existing loopholes at least. Take a leaf out of our neighbouring country’s “A’ levels college system: good planning.

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In conclusion, please, please and please reconsider the decision and change back to normal. I really hope that form 6 will not become a history sooner or later.

Finally, the monthly test had already over. It really test us what we have already studied during the pass 3 and a 1/2 months.

To me, it is quite tough especially i have problems in coping with language subjects such as Pengajian Am (PA) and MUET. It is not the same as Form 5 where same tricks can be applied to the whole essay. For PA and MUET, it somehow not so easy.

However, when it come to physics, chemistry and Mathematics T, lots of practice are needed so that you can improved. The syllabus are wider. Need lots of revision.

Let’s hope that my monthly test will be all right.

What is the point change the use of language of English in Maths and Science back to Malay Language at secondary school and their mother tongue at primary school?

THE TEACHING OF MATHS AND SCIENCE

I am not surprised over the disappointment and even anger towards the Government’s decision on the teaching of Maths and Science.

Seems to me like the Government is not listening to the voice of the people.

Perhaps a blog poll might enlighten the Government as to the opinions of the people.

The question to be answered is whether visitors to my blog support or oppose the decision to teach Maths and Science in Bahasa Malaysia.

If you support just say Yes.

If you don’t please say No.
* the above quote comes from the                                                                       http://chedet.co.cc/chedetblog/2009/07/the-teaching-of-maths-and-scie.html

To me, it is a bit disappointing to change back to Malay as it is a waste of everything. Time, energy, equipments and so on.

Based on the latest vote:

YES 21% (4942 votes)

NO 79% (19115 votes)

Total Votes: 24057

进入某团，感觉有说不出的痛苦。痛苦不但是连日增加，而且压力也连日增加。

我自己开始连问自己，为何当初加入某团。我自己会突然间想当个普通人，而不加入某团。我已经厌倦了忙碌，我已经厌倦了该团。现在，又必须拿一个位置，真的不知该说什么。

高兴？伤心？酸、苦、辣等等味道都有，偏偏甜就没有！

有时，我自己觉得有时一些人当这个团体当成像个工人看待，更本最喜欢的就是强逼、命令、等等。该团的人也是人，难道还会有学生有心加入该团吗？

提到分数，就是勾心斗角的一面表露无遗！该团十分可惜，并不会贡献很多分数，最多多七八分吧。可是，问题在于贡献了将近2年，只得14-16分而已！为何学生要自己幸苦呢？能的更多分数的四处淋漓，为何要让自己幸苦呢？

劝劝大家：如果你要加入该团，就三思而后行吧！

Recently, there is much more rumours about there will become a single session in pre-u from 8 am to 4 pm. Although it seemed become a reality, but there is still no announcement being made. So, let us wait.

I just give my opinion about single session in pre-u courses then. To me, it is TOO FOLLY to do so. Why? I would say we all need to spend so much time on school from 8 am to 4 pm which is about 1/3 of the whole day ( about 8 hours ). Then, need  to sleep also, which takes another 6-7 hours ( I myself even less than that (Zz……) and may be tuition somemore. What is the point then to provide single session at pre-u?

Moreover, some school also did not have enough facilities to support so many students as well. Some schools even need to have morning and evening classes as there is not enough classes for the students to study in a condusive environment and need to plus the scorchingly HOT sun! How we as a student to study well then?

I would not agree that single session will really make us smarter. As it is too long it is impossible to do so as students in pre-u need to study 4 main subjects, MUET (Malaysian University Language Test) and even co-curricular activities to attend which is difficult for the students to plan their time wisely.

May be nobody would understand what is the situation happening in this pre-u but i am fervently hope that there will be no change until the end as we can see, there is a trend indicates that the number of students attending form 6 is getting less and less.

* Anybody can give your ideas about it.

Piano has been a part of my life since primary school. Sometimes, i very dislike to learn piano as it is not my cup of tea.

But, as life goes on, it seemed that i have SOME interest on piano. It seemed that i am more appreciate about it.

I have been learning for more than 11 years, now practical just one more to ride over the storm ( too exaggerate ), but it is my last hope to really show that i can play my beloved piano better.

Form 6 as one of my school life now, so at least piano can be a time for leisure that usually other peoples do not have. But, still stress when playing the piano. Need to care a lot of the tempo, notes and so on. But it is seemed to be a part of my life.

Sometimes, i can feel my emotion when i play the piano. The songs ( the 3 long and tough songs ) seemed to be so beautifully played * ( but it is not as good as the real professional pianist ). But everybody judge it differently.

Facing the Grade 8 practical exam next year, so hope i can brush up all my weakness before facing the practical exam. Hope to get a pass or a credit may be. Hope so.

P/s : No choice to write in english as i need to face an exam for MUET ( hope can improve my english in leaps and bounds)  T.T

When the clock strikes at 00:00, the day that i eager to finally came. What a good day to me.

BUT i am still a busy person. Tuition from morning until night pass 10 pm. But to me, i like to make myself busy with chores, as i think that it is rather to waste my time doing nothing.

Tuition has been a part of my life since primary school. But it was even obvious when i came to secondary school. But somehow, i did not make myself to rest. 

May be it is a time for me to rest for today, but it seemed that i can’t. May be other problems are making me to be even busier.

Thanks for all the wishes. It is indeed meaningful.

I had been starting a new life about 2 weeks. Now, it is school holiday and it seemed to be i have a lot of times on my hands.

Before I change my decision, i really give me a lot of times for me to think. Whether should i do that? Whether it will give me a very bright future? Finally, i had already decide to do so, and now i may not regret yet ( may be ).

I had faced a lot of problems this few weeks. I really could not find my interest in my studies this few weeks. Is it i rest for too many months? May be i should try and try and try. In form 4 and form 5, i really did not waste any minute ( may be any second ) just read from morning to night non-stop. May be time will tell me the answer.

Everything also has its toughness. The road i choose i also know that it would not be easy, but it is a good way to test my ability on it, whether i can cope all this together or by other means may be. I enjoyed my life now, although in my mind, it shows that i very stress actually.

Actually, it is just 1 1/2 months. It is not too long, and not too short. It depends on what point of view you are looking at.

I may (must) need to work hard this 1 1/2 months so that i could success in life. Actually, i seemed being looked down on especially when i get my results. 11As to you all may be quite many, but i seemed did not happy on. Is it i am too greedy? NO !!!

Actually i really feels that i would get this results, especially the day i finish my test on 1/12/2008. I somehow know my ability. But i did not mean to criticise people, but what i get seemed not very valuable as there are thousand ( may be ) get the same As as i am, or even more.

I dare not to comment on it, as i had start a new life. I hope i can success in life, and get what i hope to get. 11As also means good to me already, although it may not be so perfect as straight A1s.

I may need some courage to pass this 1 1/2 years. Hoping support from all of you. Thanks.

( using English because of certain reason )

Now I may still have the opportunity to write something before I leave again.  I really sensed that nobody understand me. Why?

Why I must being forced until like that?

Why I am the most unfortunate one?

Why I must do that?

Why I must tell this?

Why I must follow people’s opinion?

Sorry for telling that I behave too sensitively. May be it is not the fact, but i really feels that. After one week at there, I totally cannot control my emotion. Is it shows that i really hate my life now?

I really think that nobody understand me. REALLY!! But there is no use crying over split milk. But I really hope there is still have lights at the end of the tunnel. But why and why and why nobody really helps me when I was at the blind lane.

I may be quite adamancy (坚强） at times, but I really feel that I need to do something to save my future. Can I say my point of view on that?

When I was writing my post, I accidentally see this phrase:

“鱼缸里的鱼, 没有了自由, 宁愿在大海里饿死.”

This really explaining my situation now. I really need support, I really need some advices and I really hope that I can do what I want. At least I can do what i want, it would be allright. Hoping that my life will be more enriching later on

P/S : Good luck everbody. Everthing will be sure have a solution.