Joyce sat at her desk, her pencil tapping rhythmically against her notebook as she tried to focus on Mrs. Ng’s lesson. Her mind, however, kept drifting back to the public speaking activity from the previous day. The memory of standing… Continue reading

Joyce attends remedial classes and discovers her hidden talent for public speaking under Mrs. Ng’s guidance. After feeling encouraged, she considers joining Toastmasters, despite her mother’s focus on math. Joyce grapples with her academic struggles and newfound passion, ultimately deciding… Continue reading

Joyce struggles with a disappointing math exam and feels ashamed when she doesn’t pay attention in class. Her teacher, Mrs. Ng, offers her support by inviting her to after-school remedial classes, helping her connect math with her artistic skills. Joyce… Continue reading

Joyce struggles with the pressure of expectations during a math exam, feeling inadequate compared to her high-achieving classmates. After receiving disappointing grades, she confronts her mother’s disappointment but feels overwhelmed by the burden of comparison. Determined to improve, Joyce vows… Continue reading