Techniques for Achieving an A1 Grade in Thai Mother Tongue (Section C - Reading Comprehension)

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(3260/01 THAI GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION)

(Section C)

Today, I will share additional techniques for tackling Section C – Reading Comprehension.

With over 15 years of experience teaching this subject, I have observed why many students miss out on an A1 grade in Thai Mother Tongue (3260/01 THAI GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION). Scoring well in this subject requires adherence to the Rubrics used for grading, which can vary each year and by topic. Students need to learn exam techniques from experienced teachers.

Section C – Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

This section consists of a Thai-language passage that students must read and then answer questions to test their understanding of the passage. The passage could be from a novel, documentary, newspaper, magazine, or other books. Answers must be written in Thai only.

Here’s what you need to know about Section C:

Time Management: Many students spend the most time on Section C. Some spend more than 2 hours practicing for this section. In the actual exam, students do not have that much time, so remember that you have a total of only 3 hours to complete all 3 sections of the exam. You need to allocate your time appropriately for both Section A and Section B.

Many students complain about why the Thai language exam in Singapore is harder than the Thai language exam back in our home country. In reality, As a teacher ,I wants to clarify that the passages in the exam are not difficult, and the questions are not hard either. The answers can easily be found within the passages themselves. However, the reason students might not pass or score as well as expected, even if their answers seem correct, is that the Thai Mother Tongue exam requires responses to be written according to the specific techniques and methods required by the MOE to receive full marks. Additionally, each question has different rubrics, so students need to practice and master the techniques for answering questions according to these rubrics, ideally under the guidance of an experienced teacher from the MOE.

Students are advised to read the instructions carefully. The instructions specify that responses must be written in Thai only. Some students do not pay close attention to the instructions and end up answering in English, or some mix Thai and English in their responses. Even if the answers are correct, students will not receive any marks if they do not follow the language requirement.

Students must base their answers clearly on the information provided in the passage. They need to write their answers in their own sentences (but not just by ‘changing the words’ of the original passage, which many students often misunderstand). The way answers are written must follow the specific techniques and rubrics for the exam. Additionally, if students can write their sentences elegantly, it will help improve their scores

Avoid Direct Copying: Do not copy answers directly from the passage. Simply copying text does not demonstrate understanding of the passage, the questions, or the student's proficiency in Thai. Often, students who are not well-versed in Thai may copy text they think might be correct, resulting in failure to pass the exam.

Personal Opinions and Additional Information: Avoid adding personal opinions or new information not present in the passage. Adding extra details that are not in the text will also result in no marks.

Completeness and Relevance: Answers should be complete and relevant. Some questions require explanations or examples, and the information may not come from a single paragraph. Students need to read carefully.

Language Use: Avoid using overly complex or ornate language. If you are unsure about spelling, it’s better to use simpler language.

If students start taking this subject in Secondary 3 or 4, it might be a bit too late. This is because the O-Level grading system in Singapore determines student eligibility for further education in Junior College (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnic, or Higher Nitec programs using two primary grading systems: L1R5 and L1R4. The grade in Thai Mother Tongue can be included in the R5 or R4 scores. Therefore, students should start studying this subject as early as primary school or at least Secondary 1 to fully learn the exam techniques.

Kruu Kate wish all students the best in achieving an A1 grade!

(Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at 98136587 for further assistance.)

(3260/01 THAI GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION)

(Section C)

Today, I will share additional techniques for tackling Section C – Reading Comprehension.

With over 15 years of experience teaching this subject, I have observed why many students miss out on an A1 grade in Thai Mother Tongue (3260/01 THAI GCE ORDINARY LEVEL EXAMINATION). Scoring well in this subject requires adherence to the Rubrics used for grading, which can vary each year and by topic. Students need to learn exam techniques from experienced teachers.

Section C – Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

This section consists of a Thai-language passage that students must read and then answer questions to test their understanding of the passage. The passage could be from a novel, documentary, newspaper, magazine, or other books. Answers must be written in Thai only.

Here’s what you need to know about Section C:

Time Management: Many students spend the most time on Section C. Some spend more than 2 hours practicing for this section. In the actual exam, students do not have that much time, so remember that you have a total of only 3 hours to complete all 3 sections of the exam. You need to allocate your time appropriately for both Section A and Section B.
Many students complain about why the Thai language exam in Singapore is harder than the Thai language exam back in our home country. In reality, As a teacher ,I wants to clarify that the passages in the exam are not difficult, and the questions are not hard either. The answers can easily be found within the passages themselves. However, the reason students might not pass or score as well as expected, even if their answers seem correct, is that the Thai Mother Tongue exam requires responses to be written according to the specific techniques and methods required by the MOE to receive full marks. Additionally, each question has different rubrics, so students need to practice and master the techniques for answering questions according to these rubrics, ideally under the guidance of an experienced teacher from the MOE.
Students are advised to read the instructions carefully. The instructions specify that responses must be written in Thai only. Some students do not pay close attention to the instructions and end up answering in English, or some mix Thai and English in their responses. Even if the answers are correct, students will not receive any marks if they do not follow the language requirement.
Students must base their answers clearly on the information provided in the passage. They need to write their answers in their own sentences (but not just by ‘changing the words’ of the original passage, which many students often misunderstand). The way answers are written must follow the specific techniques and rubrics for the exam. Additionally, if students can write their sentences elegantly, it will help improve their scores
Avoid Direct Copying: Do not copy answers directly from the passage. Simply copying text does not demonstrate understanding of the passage, the questions, or the student's proficiency in Thai. Often, students who are not well-versed in Thai may copy text they think might be correct, resulting in failure to pass the exam.
Personal Opinions and Additional Information: Avoid adding personal opinions or new information not present in the passage. Adding extra details that are not in the text will also result in no marks.
Completeness and Relevance: Answers should be complete and relevant. Some questions require explanations or examples, and the information may not come from a single paragraph. Students need to read carefully.
Language Use: Avoid using overly complex or ornate language. If you are unsure about spelling, it’s better to use simpler language.
If students start taking this subject in Secondary 3 or 4, it might be a bit too late. This is because the O-Level grading system in Singapore determines student eligibility for further education in Junior College (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnic, or Higher Nitec programs using two primary grading systems: L1R5 and L1R4. The grade in Thai Mother Tongue can be included in the R5 or R4 scores. Therefore, students should start studying this subject as early as primary school or at least Secondary 1 to fully learn the exam techniques.

Kruu Kate wish all students the best in achieving an A1 grade!

(Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at 98136587 for further assistance.)