2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Jamesbond]

25hr mama:

Jennifer:

[quote=\"25hr mama\"]Look at what the Singapore Education System has done to Singaporeans. During my time (don't guess my age, hehehe..), I would be over the moon if I ever get a easy paper. Now? Getting an easy paper is no celebration to call for, the world has changed..... Scoring 100 marks together with some others is not good, only if U score 100, and the rest are 99, then u feel good.

人在江湖 身不由己??? :scratchhead:

:offtopic: I like the giraffe.

My giraffe very good one, easy paper, hard paper, never mind lah, just enjoy my popcorn 1st. Hahaha...[/quote]So sweet of you :cheeky:

[25hr mama]

In the current system, all students are taking Mother Tongue (Core module).

Students with the ability and interest in the subject will be encouraged to take up HMT, which is pitched at a higher level. Both parents & students are given the option whether or not to accept the offer.
Maybe, it's just my personal view, the same can be applied to the other 3 subjects, which means to also offer Higher Math, Higher Science & Higher English to students, so as to meet the learning needs of students of different ability and interest.

At the end of day, PSLE papers would still be pitched at the Core modules standard, which ideally, should be at a more acceptable or reasonable level of difficulty for the whole cohort, which means not overly easy & not overly difficult.

Then maybe, or hopefully, not sure if it's workable, it will meet the needs of both parents and children with different ability and interest. Those who prefer to lead a less stressful life can choose not to opt for the higher level curriculum, and those who believe that their children's potential need to be stretched to their fullest can opt for them, it's a individual choice & preference, based on ability, interest and preferred stress level.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[clay569]

25hr mama:

In the current system, all students are taking Mother Tongue (Core module).

Students with the ability and interest in the subject will be encouraged to take up HMT, which is pitched at a higher level. Both parents & students are given the option whether or not to accept the offer.
Maybe, it's just my personal view, the same can be applied to the other 3 subjects, which means to also offer Higher Math, Higher Science & Higher English to students, so as to meet the learning needs of students of different ability and interest.

At the end of day, PSLE papers would still be pitched at the Core modules standard, which ideally, should be at a more acceptable or reasonable level of difficulty for the whole cohort, which means not overly easy & not overly difficult.

Then maybe, or hopefully, not sure if it's workable, it will meet the needs of both parents and children with different ability and interest. Those who prefer to lead a less stressful life can choose not to opt for the higher level curriculum, and those who believe that their children's potential need to be stretched to their fullest can opt for them, it's a individual choice & preference, based on ability, interest and preferred stress level.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Interesting... And have similar merit points system like HMTL with some modification...

[Mommybel]

clay569:

25hr mama:

In the current system, all students are taking Mother Tongue (Core module).

Students with the ability and interest in the subject will be encouraged to take up HMT, which is pitched at a higher level. Both parents & students are given the option whether or not to accept the offer.
Maybe, it's just my personal view, the same can be applied to the other 3 subjects, which means to also offer Higher Math, Higher Science & Higher English to students, so as to meet the learning needs of students of different ability and interest.

At the end of day, PSLE papers would still be pitched at the Core modules standard, which ideally, should be at a more acceptable or reasonable level of difficulty for the whole cohort, which means not overly easy & not overly difficult.
Actually v good suggestion. Your choice, your consequence. Everyone is happy this way.
Then maybe, or hopefully, not sure if it's workable, it will meet the needs of both parents and children with different ability and interest. Those who prefer to lead a less stressful life can choose not to opt for the higher level curriculum, and those who believe that their children's potential need to be stretched to their fullest can opt for them, it's a individual choice & preference, based on ability, interest and preferred stress level.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Interesting... And have similar merit points system like HMTL with some modification...

[skyhigh_18]

Mommybel:

clay569:

[quote=\"25hr mama\"]In the current system, all students are taking Mother Tongue (Core module).

Students with the ability and interest in the subject will be encouraged to take up HMT, which is pitched at a higher level. Both parents & students are given the option whether or not to accept the offer.
Maybe, it's just my personal view, the same can be applied to the other 3 subjects, which means to also offer Higher Math, Higher Science & Higher English to students, so as to meet the learning needs of students of different ability and interest.

At the end of day, PSLE papers would still be pitched at the Core modules standard, which ideally, should be at a more acceptable or reasonable level of difficulty for the whole cohort, which means not overly easy & not overly difficult.
Actually v good suggestion. Your choice, your consequence. Everyone is happy this way.
Then maybe, or hopefully, not sure if it's workable, it will meet the needs of both parents and children with different ability and interest. Those who prefer to lead a less stressful life can choose not to opt for the higher level curriculum, and those who believe that their children's potential need to be stretched to their fullest can opt for them, it's a individual choice & preference, based on ability, interest and preferred stress level.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Interesting... And have similar merit points system like HMTL with some modification...

[/quote]Interesting thoughts .. Then some school will say niche program is science .. Entry to the school requires \"Higher level sci\" .. The cycle begin agn

[Nebbermind]

But having to add ‘higher’ science n math will further disadvantage the more humanities inclined kids

[Sspitfire]

I just want to know, if get U grade for Foundation MT, Is it considered as auto-retain?

[Nebbermind]

phyedw:

I do not understand why when papers are easy, you will not get into your dream school? The t scores that a secondary school will accept will depend on the current cohort. If you are really that good, i dont see the need to worry. The COP is just a reference.

Coz those who are expected to do well will lose their advantage when those slightly below will catch up.

[clay569]

skyhigh_18:

Interesting thoughts .. Then some school will say niche program is science .. Entry to the school requires \"Higher level sci\" .. The cycle begin agn

Hahaha... If it's not a prerequisite, like it's not necessary to take HMTL at psle to go sap school, then it shouldn't affect, I think. Unless parents change the mindset, then indeed, the cycle begins.

[clay569]

Nebbermind:

But having to add 'higher' science n math will further disadvantage the more humanities inclined kids

25hr mama mentioned Higher English too