Networking Group - JCs General

[sharonkhoo]

Juz Mum:

May I know what's the difference between taking GP and KI?

And the pros and cons.
Any advice please?

KI is an H2 subject, so requires much more in-depth research and writing. JCs are pretty strict about who is allowed to take it as it is quite demanding, and the student will have to be a very independent learner. It also counts as both an H2 and an H1 subject for local university applications, so there is a bit more \"risk\". My daughter considered it, but decided against applying because she doesn't like the idea of having to work alone so much (very few take KI, and the major project is done alone), and it only left her 3 slots for other H2 subjects (and she was having difficulty choosing only 4 as it was).

[Juz Mum]

slmkhoo:

KI is an H2 subject, so requires much more in-depth research and writing. JCs are pretty strict about who is allowed to take it as it is quite demanding, and the student will have to be a very independent learner. It also counts as both an H2 and an H1 subject for local university applications, so there is a bit more \"risk\". My daughter considered it, but decided against applying because she doesn't like the idea of having to work alone so much (very few take KI, and the major project is done alone), and it only left her 3 slots for other H2 subjects (and she was having difficulty choosing only 4 as it was).

This sharing is helpful!
Thanks very much slmkhoo

[Song22]

slmkhoo:

Song22:

Just curious what is the career paths for graduates who study PLE, Public policy / Global affairs?

I would think - just about anything? The professions and hard sciences are excluded, but this kind of breadth could be applicable to government, business, finance, international development etc. My only concern would be that perhaps the depth in something like Econs might not be enough if the student wants to pursue it seriously as a specialty in itself. It would depend on the electives chosen.

Thanks for sharing slmkhoo

[TheGPTutor]

2016 GP A-Level Paper


1. ‘Any adaptation of a novel for film, television or the theatre is never as effective as the original.’

2. Assess the view that traditional buildings have no future in your society.

3. ‘Longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits.’ Discuss.

4. Considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major sporting events?

5. ‘Human need, rather than profit, should always be the main concern of scientific research.’ Discuss.

6. ‘Countries experiencing conflict should be left to sort out their own problems.’ How far do you agree?

7. How far has modern technology made it unnecessary for individuals to possess mathematical skills?

8. ‘People who do the most worthwhile jobs rarely receive the best financial rewards.’ To what extent is this true of your society?

9. Evaluate the claim that equality of opportunity for females is desirable, but unrealistic, goal.

10. Assess the view that most natural disasters are the result of human activity.

11. Is competition always desireable?

12. ‘Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone’s opinion is of equal value.’ What is your view?


A fairly broad paper that focuses on the format prior to 2003. There are some questions with topics that are regularly discussed in schools, like Science, Environment, Media, Government & Politics, but the emphasis is on hybrid discussion and evaluation.

Question #3, 5, 6 and 9 are common questions. Their manifestations are not that varied. Any hardworking student who has eye-balled several dozen questions would have come across such questions quite regularly.

Paper 2 was on the topic of Tourism. Very doable for many students.

For Student Reference Only. All rights belong to Source. I own no rights to the above question set.

[GiftedGem]

slmkhoo:

Juz Mum:

May I know what's the difference between taking GP and KI?

And the pros and cons.
Any advice please?

KI is an H2 subject, so requires much more in-depth research and writing. JCs are pretty strict about who is allowed to take it as it is quite demanding, and the student will have to be a very independent learner. It also counts as both an H2 and an H1 subject for local university applications, so there is a bit more \"risk\". My daughter considered it, but decided against applying because she doesn't like the idea of having to work alone so much (very few take KI, and the major project is done alone), and it only left her 3 slots for other H2 subjects (and she was having difficulty choosing only 4 as it was).

KI was alien to us when this was introduced by RI to my Sec 2 girl early this year.
Trying to know more, we found out that KI is more intensive learning which 2500-3000-word Independent Study research paper is required, in addition to a sit-in examination paper. For example, the essay may ask students to discuss the claim that the methodologies used to produce knowledge depend on the use to which that knowledge will be used.. At this point, my girl is comfortable reading GP and finds it palatable and digestable. For KI, the learning curve is certainly more steep and demanding which she is not aiming once she enters JC level.

[yasminequek]

dear kiasuparents please advise me on this issue


Is it right for a school to charge students $4 for a graduating ezlink card that is customised with their particulars? there was no notice about and no permission was sought from the students whether they can print their particulars on the card

back story:
as an annual gift, the school alumni circle will customise ezlink card for graduating j2s but as a "GIFT", the students had to pay $4 for it when they were not even given notice about it or whether the students even wanted it. PLUS even if it is for a donation for the school alumni circle, fundraising should have been done through methods including two voluntary parties and not like this. it seemed like extortion of money as the students were just forced and demanded to pay for an ugly card that they did not want

should i pursue this further? i have already emailed the school two weeks ago but they were reluctant and did not give me ANY explanation and even wanted me to single out the child.

do advise me on this as i find this simply ridiculous especially when the school kept avoiding and did not give me an explanation on this

thank you

ps its a JC school in the west

[luvpsalm]

yasminequek:

dear kiasuparents please advise me on this issue


Is it right for a school to charge students $4 for a graduating ezlink card that is customised with their particulars? there was no notice about and no permission was sought from the students whether they can print their particulars on the card

back story:
as an annual gift, the school alumni circle will customise ezlink card for graduating j2s but as a \"GIFT\", the students had to pay $4 for it when they were not even given notice about it or whether the students even wanted it. PLUS even if it is for a donation for the school alumni circle, fundraising should have been done through methods including two voluntary parties and not like this. it seemed like extortion of money as the students were just forced and demanded to pay for an ugly card that they did not want

should i pursue this further? i have already emailed the school two weeks ago but they were reluctant and did not give me ANY explanation and even wanted me to single out the child.

do advise me on this as i find this simply ridiculous especially when the school kept avoiding and did not give me an explanation on this

thank you

ps its a JC school in the west

Sorry to learn about your plight. I agree that the sch should allow the students option to reject. However, as it isn't very pricey, I won't mind if my DS is forced to accept. Perhaps the alumni was very confident that they would get full support from these fellow alumni-to-be and hence that decision.
If it's too taxing to get a reply from the sch, treat it as one foodcourt meal forgone and forget about it. Cheer up!!

[excalibres]

haha, I agree that we should have a parent networking group! My mum formed a clique herself with her colleagues while I was entering to JC!

[siling]

Juz Mum:

May I know what's the difference between taking GP and KI?

And the pros and cons.
Any advice please?

More students take GP compared to KI.

KI mainly taken by students in the arts stream or students who are very good at writing.

[siling]

Juz Mum:

May I know what's the difference between taking GP and KI?

And the pros and cons.
Any advice please?

More students take GP compared to KI.

KI mainly taken by students in the arts stream or students who are very good at writing.