Improvement and Hard Work Are More Important Than Exams
This video is based on a true story, according to the BBC. A young girl, Shirley, is demoralized by her poor marks in geography class, but her teacher, Ms Pua, works with her to improve her understanding.
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Singaporean parents, like many Asian parents, are obsessed with high grades and put a lot of pressure on their kids from a young age to excel in everything. Singapore’s Ministry of Education is trying to convince parents that hard work, improved marks and a love of learning are even more important.
It’s a message that many Americans need to hear, too.