1. School as microsystem
1.1. Lessons do not engage him
1.1.1. Teacher does not provide scaffolding and clear instructions
1.1.2. Jeremy was frequently ostracized by classmates when doing group activities
1.1.2.1. Teacher (Mr Tan) compounded his feeling of ostracization
1.2. Teachers are not sensitive to his needs
1.2.1. Emotional
1.2.1.1. Insinuates that he is a weak student
1.2.1.2. Embarrasses him through public punishment
1.2.2. Physical
1.2.2.1. Scolds him for being too tired (Ms Low, Ms Tan)
1.2.3. Cognitive
1.2.3.1. No opportunities for him to excel in non-academic fields
1.2.4. Social
1.2.4.1. Compares him with other students (Ms Low)
1.3. Friends
1.3.1. Makes fun of him
1.3.2. He does not communicate well with them
1.3.3. Does not feel belonged with his classmates
2. Home as Microsystem
2.1. Parents' strained relationship
2.1.1. Parents did not seem keen to receive feedback from teachers about Jeremy
2.1.2. Parents too distracted by their individual careers
2.1.3. Parents (esp Mother) set high expectations on Jeremy