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FROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015.
In an education system where academic success continues to matter, Don’t Call Us Beaten takes a frank look at what it is like to have failed that first and most crucial of education milestones in Singapore - the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).
In this episode, we examine the learning struggles that NorthLight and Assumption Pathway students face in class. Weijian and Weikang are identical twins with identical problems in English. Writing is a constant struggle and so is reading. At NorthLight, Qaiser faces a double whammy: he is poor in both English and Maths. This episode examines their learning issues. How will they cope with the mid-year exams?
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@SambaScramble 5 лет назад

Qaiser has got an amazing attitude! Hardworking and so positive too. My heart broke when he did not do well for his English but with such attitude, I'm very sure he's going to do very well in life. All the best, Qaiser! Keep working towards your dream 💪👍

@cairene 5 лет назад

He could be dyslexic.

@lyildrex7324 4 года назад

@@cairene Dyslexic is not an excuse. I have dyslexia but i get more A's than "normal" people.

@ezuutaa 4 года назад

Im actually baffled by how he can communicate and speak so well and yet he has trouble with english.

@FreedomValentine 3 года назад

@@lyildrex7324 cool, you want standing ovation?

@charlesmao7743 Год назад

So? You feel the need to be condescending because they are a slow leaner or might not have interest in certain subjects? It’s not a matter if u get A or a distinction. At the end of the day, it’s about what u learn and how that skill set able not just to help u, but also help others.

@kla6371 6 лет назад

Its cute how qaizer is so proud of being the only person to get the 1st question correct but the goes on saying he gets everything else wrong

@kumi3214 5 лет назад

Qaiser is a boy with a heart of gold.. For his age to tell coach himself on how to handle failure constructively, it shows how mature he is

@whatisapanelist 4 года назад

I wonder how well he did/he would do for PSLE

@aphra9625 6 лет назад

Good that this mini documentary ended on the note of having a persevering attitude, rather than showing students ultimately passing their exams. Emphasizes that the ultimate goal is the attitude, which is more relevant to life's hurdles than academic tests.

@apeiron1700 5 лет назад

it isnt all sunshine and rainbows. im 90% sure that the video ending on the note of having a persevering attitude is intentional just to get your hopes up.

@francesahchong8684 4 года назад

Love it!!!

@amiriri_8120 5 лет назад

Qaiser is such a hardworking kid ... I’m so proud of this boy he really did his best and his attitude is what makes him a better person than a lot of people. All the best to your future Qaiser ! ❤️

@zanaszana5046 6 лет назад

Amazingly many of these students who struggled in their early years of education actually end up in universities. Some even graduated with honours and became a valedictorian at their graduation ceremony 😌

@muhdyasierazmee637 5 лет назад

I teared up when I read this because I struggled during my early years of education :') I'm currently studying in a Uni. wish me luck!

@RYULISTIC 5 лет назад

So ur saying people are smart can't go to uni Like that I kill myself and I will have another life

@TATLIGTube 5 лет назад

@@RYULISTIC so you're basically saying you're smart? Ok then

@savoryno4867 5 лет назад

Yea i agree, i was a very troubled kid during primary school and I remember skipping a few exams and ended up not doing that good during my PSLE. On top of that I never achieved any awards, any medals in those times, I was jealous that everyone got at least an award and everybody was applauded. I got into the NT stream and I really thought I was gonna stayed back at that time. Now I'm at my Sec 4 year, I've achieved a lot more, I'm a lot more better with my studies and I became more confident to take any opportunity I got.

@frostbitepokin9520 5 лет назад

Savory No good luck for your n levels

@harrywandi9829 5 лет назад

I'm impressed with these teachers' hardworking in teaching special kids so thay they can reach their stars, and contribute a good result for society and nation as well. Teachers from all over the world done so well in their job on shaping their nation's youngsters...well done teacher, thank you for your sacrifice...

@izzahsalleh19 5 лет назад

qaiser singing story of my life HAHAH SO CUTe

@austinsunjunheng3378 5 лет назад

IKR!

@mohdamin7270 5 лет назад

Omg wow I'm impressed of Qaiser.....He dealt with failure with such calm and positivity....Lord have mercy on u boy...U will shine like a diamond

@Mehrin31 4 года назад

I’m extremely astonished by qaizer’s attitude, with such a healthy growth mindset and how he handle the situations he faced I truly think that he will excel and do well in the future regardless

@nanayrosa2278 4 года назад

Qaiser

@nightbydays 5 лет назад

out of all the thumbnails they could've chosen why this one

@MrYololololo 5 лет назад

ikr

@contentdeleted4987 5 лет назад

ya loh

@yasirmummy 5 лет назад

Qaiser.. never give up ok. I pray you will succeed in life aamiin.

@razaidahhussein2925 5 лет назад

amin Allahuma Amin

@1houroflove186 6 лет назад

I'm a backpacker in Singapore now. 2 weeks already. 2 more to go. Singapore is impressive. The children in Singapore's "special needs" are so lucky. Your country's got your back. In America? Not so much.

@vkchaitanya2003 5 лет назад

Dude what are you even talking, I studied in Singapore and the USA. In America we get second chances not in Singapore.

@vim92 5 лет назад

This is just the TIP of the iceberg, once you graduate and are an adult you are COMPLETELY on your own. In the states you have social security, welfare and all sorts of benefits. Your opinion is one-sided.

@MsDil21 5 лет назад

That is not true at all...there is no safety net to fall back on for sick adults, disabled adults, senior citizens

@claretheworm 2 месяца назад

😅uh I beg to differ.

@zhibinliu7263 5 лет назад

I must say that the boys tried very hard and the teachers were awesome

@yangchuyou2356 4 года назад

Qaiser’s so positive he’s so precious

@FARID1870 2 года назад

Wonder how these kids are now, especially Qaiser who displayed so much positive attitude. Believe he is a smart fella! Much respect to the dedicated teachers - life is not easy teaching in these schools!

@jingyun4323 5 лет назад

The teachers are a far cry from the ones I had in secondary school. My English teacher used to tell us that we'd amount to nothing, either be chicken rice sellers or chamber maids. Funnily enough, many of the girls in my class ended up with higher paying jobs than the girls in the express stream.

@lcy3877 5 лет назад

Why are your teachers so mean??

@bobatea5287 4 года назад

My dad used to get bad scores at school, but he ended up becoming more successful than the ones that did better than him in school. So tbh it's not only grades that you need in the real world, you also need luck.

@8214733939 2 года назад

if your English teacher is still around, tell her: mark Zuckerberg did not finish his Harvard degree. The inventor of digital wallets are both Chinese (Jack and Pony Ma). They do not communicate in English when in China. with that kind of condescending attitude, I don't think she fits to be a teacher.

@princesssupernova5300 2 года назад

@@bobatea5287 well those in "better streams" get burnt out by the time they are 14-15 and spiral down. it's not always good to peak early, sometimes I wish I wasn't one of those that did......

@plumsweetplum 5 лет назад

my heart was breaking looking at qaiser's reaction when he realised he failed :'( im rooting for all the kids in this video!!!

@mxyxm1 4 года назад

Qaizer is so precious and inspiring, all the best to you young man! May you do well in life

@chuavivian8801 6 лет назад

Bravos to all the students and teachers.. Never give up is the answer to having a bright future

@name-gw2qm 5 лет назад

Qaiser is so inspiring I want to meet him and motivate him

@elektrikbiru 5 лет назад

Awww. Qaiser is such a sweetheart. His tenacity will certainly bring him success in life!

@chloe-gs6bq 5 лет назад

Qaiser is so pure and precious for this world ahhhh my heartt

@randomcat3854 5 лет назад

Qaiser has the spirit that i want.You go boy!!!! You know u can do it!!!

@nvraininasir 5 лет назад

Qaiser is one of the best exemplary student that have a mindset of being positive and confident in every situation. Keep up the good work👍🙌

@ewknees 5 лет назад

When I was a kid, I REALLY struggled with English - while my peers were passing and doing well in basic grammar, it was personally challenging to comprehend syntax. Luckily for me though, my mom noticed it early and hired a couple of English tutors to coach me and I improved over the course of 2 years - amounting to an A for PSLE English. Considering how it's much easier to acquire and master a language when you're young (due to brain plasticity), I feel sad for these kids, especially the twins. It's not entirely their parent's fault but maybe if they had paid more attention (not by reprimanding them) then the twins would probably have an easier time trying to master basic English.

@dt4654 5 лет назад

Seems like you are good at talking, since oral exam was very hard for me to ace up til sec school...because I admit to not being good at socialising with people even after graduation.

@ewknees 5 лет назад

@@dt4654 Well for oral, you had to describe a scene and narrate a passage, right? I struggled with the former because it wasn't natural that I had to talk about a picture in detail using certain directional cues (e.g. bottom left of the picture) - nobody talks like that irl, so I definitely had my struggles with oral too! Narration was my favourite because I personally just enjoy reading aloud but of course - I also had trouble enunciating my words :) To me, oral really isn't about socialising although if you're extremely outgoing to begin with, it may help to some extent but not significantly. I'm pretty withdrawn, and never initiate contact with others, but oral was one of those assessments where I felt that I could freely voice my opinions about society so at the end of the day, if you introspect enough, oral is really the time for you to shine despite not being completely proficient in English :)

@TET2005 5 лет назад

These boys are the people who will excel in their area of work because they understood the meaning of failure and never keep trying...

@mervendurai3906 2 года назад

Huge respect to my lad Qaiser his attitude and perseverance are highly commendable

@HeidiMarrakesh 5 лет назад

Bless these teachers who have passion in uplifting these children....

@alexlun4464 6 лет назад

There are two types of schools, the ones that accept grades and the ones that accept wallets

@rynning9581 6 лет назад

oOF

@cassieang1601 6 лет назад

Or both

@DC-ru5xz 5 лет назад

And some that demand both and way too much of their students

@itsdark2507 5 лет назад

Sec school is determined by your PSLE score maybe by that money too

@Silverhedgehog1000 5 лет назад

The ones that accept wallets are International Schools.. Compared to local schools, most of the Int. schools are a ripoff.

@jujubaeeeee 5 лет назад

the teachers are the most loving, patient and caring people. I really admire them!

@btsjiminismybias 5 лет назад

It saddens me.. For the fact that these kids must have already been struggling with the same problems since primary 2 or 3 but their teachers/parents continue to neglect it. Or simply not having enough awareness of how serious this can get if they don't intervene earlier. The teachers here are truly commendable , really not easy to be patient all the time and coming up with creative ways to engage their students. Really hope more gov resources can be directed to needy families who aren't able to give extra academic help to their kids.... :( please don't give up yet, continue to study hard :) you reap what you sow!! Hmm but it also got me thinking... Why am I expecting all the kids in Singapore to fit into the mainstream education system that we have? Some kids learn much slower than others while some other kids already know before you even teach them. Maybe deep down in my heart, I feel like every kid has the potential to become an "Express" student

@beezlebub9 3 года назад

I agree, if these kids had intervention much earlier; they would have been so much more better off and happier.

@amiriri_8120 5 лет назад

I wonder how is Qaiser doing now? This kid inspire me.

@TeoJunHao 5 лет назад

riNa Shine probably in ITE I think, at least can still get into a poly and in a university

@franciskikocondejr.8031 5 лет назад

So inspired by Qaizer !!! He will come a long way , his very determined , for sure he will be successfull 👏👏👏

@fadlyshalimi5922 5 лет назад

Thank you to all the teachers that put their strength/effort into helping all these children.

@huangyiwensqps6560 Год назад

These teachers sure are working very hard for the students to improve! Also, I hope the students will do well too.

@daisydove3336 5 лет назад

There are a lot of successful people who are dyslexic. Dont give up qaiser!

@nazreenbanu3322 5 лет назад

I love kyzer's attitude!! He's so hardworking yet so positive !! This boy will be successful in life for sure! 💛

@aHopefulDream 3 года назад

These kids are incredibly inspiring! They have an amazing attitude and are so very brave to overcome the fear of failure.

@afnansaid 6 лет назад

ty CNA for allowing viewers a glimpse into the lives of special needs students.

@joshuacang8370 4 года назад

I love how passionate their teachers are. Kudos!

@user-js4dp7uy9j 5 лет назад

Damn they work so much harder than me and they get lesser marks than me, I feel ashamed.

@jus_t2309 5 лет назад

Ikr lol

@apeiron1700 5 лет назад

lemme tell you the video only shows you what channel newsasia wants to show, and in this case, showing you that they are working hard.

@nekonatsume3194 5 лет назад

:( I feel bad

@kamsahakeonhee577 5 лет назад

Yep, in sg, sometime is on luck lah

@doublestufforeo3282 5 лет назад

I feel motivated to study

@fightingforce8498 4 года назад

i have been there because of some job assignment. when I was eating my lunch at the canteen, i observe the teachers there so caring and nice to their students.. I can tell you during my time my teachers are biased, abusive, prejudicial and some are racist to me and yet i come from a normal school! keep it up north light teachers. I really feel proud of you. well done! 😊😊👍👍👍

@faizalridzwan2037 5 лет назад

Keep up the great work, teachers. We salute you:) Your patience and drive are most commendable. Kudos.

@toyoyoyo104 5 лет назад

Not everyone is cut out for studies. All of us have talents in different areas. If you expects a fish to be able to climb a tree, the fish will spend it's whole life thinking it's a failure. This won't work.

@pgeon2386 5 лет назад

I do not agree. In fact ,everyone is cut out for studies. Just whether you are willing to work hard or not

@lcy3877 5 лет назад

Got $ to develop other areas then say

@Lina-cl7zt 5 лет назад

Fun fact: You do NEED money to develop in those other areas plus a rich family background which is not the common case as you can see.

@amyang5622 5 лет назад

These kids have talent somewhere else. Not in studies, doesn’t matter. So many other things for them to choose from!

@100newkid 4 года назад

Speaking from experience... Asian parents are probably the hardest on their kids. The stigma that comes with being Asian is that you are "automatically" smart and all you have to do is study and you'll understand it and succeed. I'm so glad that CNA has put this documentary together which in the end (ultimately) brings to light that Asians also suffer from learning disabilities. I am so glad that there are educational institutions in Asia that recognize the issue and are doing something about. Education and empowering is everything! :)

@syuky_wow554 5 лет назад

I still struggle with math :( but I passed my PSLE and I'm crying with tears when I came to Secondary school I still struggle but my teacher did praise me

@waidahbruh 5 лет назад

:) keep trying and you'll do well

@joannajames9232 5 лет назад

Wow these teachers are saints and are a God sent to help and guide these kids. Such patience .God bless them all. Keep your heads up little ones!

@zen2808 4 года назад

I just want to salute all the teachers 💐and all the students are angels 💕

@ch6201 5 лет назад

This students are so special...people just need to open their eyes

@aquakey9834 5 лет назад

Obviously...thats y theyre caLord special needs students

@beverlykorte8581 3 года назад

Yes 👍

@mihaiapostol7864 Год назад

nicely put!

@pooja350 2 года назад

Qaiser has my whole heart. I wasn't nearly as resilient at that age. With that mindset, you'll go far in life little man

@Juz2yluv 5 лет назад

these teachers are so encouraging and helpful.They are really good.

@FARID1870 2 года назад

Inspiring teachers indeed!

@nilmuhammadzakwanzukri3195 5 лет назад

Goodluck guys. Never give up because I believe all of you will be successful one day. Perseverance is the key.

@mansoryO 5 лет назад

i struggled like that kids in the beggining then i learned that you can learn on your own in your own way through human practice with less stress.

@jimmytan4209 3 года назад

To Weikang, hopefully u see this. dont worry u are not alone. im 15 and i dont even know whats 11 plus 4....Keep going!! u can speak so well!!

@alialowais7817 Год назад

It’s only in Singapore where they focus on the students and look out for them.

@heybiatchitsme3734 5 лет назад

EDUCATION IS GONNA HELP YOU GET A JOB BUT SELF EDUCATION IS GONNA MAKE YOU RICHER.

@adnansteady1259 5 лет назад

Qaiser talks really good and great personality

@JustinRichards 3 года назад

21:26 EXACTLY. Don't use vocabulary like 'fail' to students. They've given their best. Theres is no failure. They just haven't reached the required pass mark. Its semantics I know, but certain connotations can have massive effects on students who have applied themselves.

@mihaiapostol7864 Год назад

yes, praise the effort. process > results :)

@nomadcooks4842 4 года назад

May Allah protect you and bless you always Qaiser. You'll get there and be really successful with you attitude.

@DC-ru5xz 5 лет назад

To help with your math, here is a simple phrase: 2+2 is 4,-1 is 3 quick maths

@elizaeri1295 5 лет назад

I'm cheering for all the students from Malaysia.. Don't be sad and never give up... Totally amazed with Qaiser's positive attitude and how well he dealt with failure... Kudos to all the teachers as well..

@macyng844 5 лет назад

Oh god my heart melted at Qaiser...

@nutshell_ 5 лет назад

Damnn he said he had trouble spelling during primary 1 but look at him now man. He speaks in good english

@helens8935 5 лет назад

Coming from Malaysia and now living in Australia, I am in awe of how these children who are struggling are given special classes. The resources they've used for Qaiser, are they produced by the dedicated teachers themselves or are they uniformed across the board (ie a standardised govt initiative)?

@seejasmine3837 5 лет назад

"Stop shouting got people filming" omg so got fac one so proud leh

@ej_l2525 5 лет назад

Man,if quiser will be my child...I'll give him my support and to encourage him to love learning...as education doesnt stop at school only...these kids deserve a credit...they work harder than me.

@oovkajiv 5 лет назад

I'm sec 1 now and from Singapore. Until now, I don't even know what a noun is. But my marks are pretty good. I got an A for psle English. I guess it's because I talk to my family in English so I'm better at it. I think my tuition also helped a bit. Finding a good tuition is also important. It's also important that the teacher makes sure you understand what's being thought. Like I said, I don't even know what a noun is. You don't need to learn every single thing. Example: for editing, you don't need to know all the tips and tricks to finding the right answers. You should constantly speak good English with people. This way, you would easily be able to find the answers since when you put the words in the sentence, you know what sounds right and what sounds wrong.

@ravenclawgal3104 4 года назад

Potato Samlad Not everyone can afford tuition, you know.

@jhwx88 3 года назад

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and you keep moving forward. It's about how much you can take, and you keep moving... forward." - Rocky Balboa

@chestahhh3975 2 года назад

respect for teacher’s patience and student’s perseverance

@thinkpadx60 5 лет назад

Inspiring . Don’t give up keep trying and believe in your self

@nursyazwani6300 5 лет назад

Qaiser has a bright future inshaAllah :)

@kumi3214 5 лет назад

Qaiser is a bright boy in fact all the kids are bright..it's all about attitude and the never giving up..

@atraps7882 5 лет назад

the modern education system is telling fishes to fly and birds to swim

@pgeon2386 5 лет назад

If you work hard,you will be able to succeed.

@lol... 5 лет назад

Looking at the penguins and the flying fish/stingrays

@farhanaparven2510 5 лет назад

also I really admire and respect the teachers!

@lis4394 5 лет назад

20:05 OHMYGOSH HE SANG STORY OF MY LIFE

@VasReds 5 лет назад

I feel kids are unable to seek inspiration within themselves and from around them which impacts them massively. Also the pressure to get grades intimidated them a lot. This needs sorting at the elementary school, is it hard for the teachers to spot the learning disabilities of children. Appalling to see 10+ year olds having difficulties in counting which also means there’s a flaw in the system.

@beezlebub9 3 года назад

I’m wondering if some form of parental support or intervention would have helped. It’s looks like the parents did not know or did not know where and how to get help.

@lekha7414 4 года назад

Such a beautiful initiative kudos to them

@rolnah 5 лет назад

“Stop shouting got people filming” I laughed so hard HAHA am I supposed to laugh even oof

@gloom8439 4 года назад

Wow this is amazing how many hours they put in their studies. Growing up in poor family need to wake up 4am to sell bread to make money for necessities. I don't have time to do my assignment. But love to learn more. English is second language to us , yes kind of hard if you don't use it everyday most especially your parents can't even speak it too.

@athenaenergyshine7616 5 лет назад

It just shows you that there’s difficulties no matter where you are in the world

@muhammedmishaal5882 5 лет назад

Dont give up boys! Life is a journey not a destination!

@Cathisbaking 5 лет назад

Good attitude, keep going Mohd!

@JaysonAng Год назад

Qaiser have such an endearing spirit. I wonder how is he doing now. Wishing him the best

@valumiya337 5 лет назад

18:08 Poor guy😂 he hit himself with the worksheet

@Mariah-mt8fg 5 лет назад

Qaiser so cute! May you all succeed! 😍😘💛

@the123the3 4 года назад

Teachers at there are amazing🙏

@judylohfy 4 года назад

Kids dont give up. Qaiser your focus will succeed. The twins too.

@SpfySpaceJam 4 года назад

I relate to all these kids. I was learning French in university and i couldn't form sentences. The school let me take extra time and i passed☺️.

@void3381 5 лет назад

Oof this was uploaded when I got my PSLE results and I'm finding it now

@Mummy38 5 лет назад

I wish u luck Qaiser,study hard for your PSLE

@jus_t2309 5 лет назад

THOMI PRODUCTIONS lol but he took his psle alr. His in sec 2 haha.

@lcy3877 5 лет назад

Ya the school is a secondary school.... There are no "special schools" for primary level

@effaarihanna1883 4 года назад

0:25 boy on the left,he just a good model

@dreamygal7221 4 года назад

Mohd is so inspiring!

@hidayahramli2413 5 лет назад

wow. this is really something new for me.

@hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh888 2 года назад

9:37 I wait eagerly for the day Qaiser opens his restaurant. Can't wait!

@miohitos 5 лет назад

usually other students see students from these schools as “dumb” “stupid” “lazy” but they’re actually hardworking asf

@TheWorldInsider 6 лет назад

weikang and his brothjer. go watch the flash with mandarin subtitles after season 3 i can bet you your english vocab and confidence would've increased significantly

@jkho8365 5 лет назад

Wah same same. Only thing that makes me happy also food

@Tomatofury 5 лет назад

I realised in all these documentaries, the malay individuals would tend to speak English even if they’re far superior in their native tongue, meanwhile the Chinese individuals would default to mandarin