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An IGCSE A+ and Progress with Homework

Student & parent messagesEnglish translation
Student

We’ve only seen our exam results.

Student

We’ve seen ours too.

Teacher

How were they? Your results?

Student

They were okay, haha.

Teacher

Aha. That’s a relief.

Student

94%—just enough for an A*.

Teacher

Right.

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Because my IGCSE students are younger than the others, I send regular KakaoTalk reminders. A few days ago, one ranked first or second at school and received an A+. That makes me happy as the teacher, but it is also painful that not everyone did equally well. I think day and night about narrowing the gap, but it is not easy. I explain Cambridge Biology and Chemistry on the board, work through all the textbook questions, and set additional questions as homework. Students often do not do it, and I do not scold them. Parents may not like my style because I am not forceful, though perhaps the students do. Recently, however, something has changed: they want to make an effort. I had worried about unfinished homework, but students said they intend to do it and forget, and asked me to send a reminder. So this time I did.

Student & parent messagesEnglish translation
Teacher

Everyone, let’s do the homework. It’s Sunday, haha.

Student

Okay!

Student

Yes.

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The result was that everyone completed the homework. Progress can happen a little at a time. I hope my effort helps the students I teach do well. — JjangJi Science