DSA 2017

[Oh My Gosh]

lee_yl:

Oh My Gosh:

[quote=\"VooVoo\"]For DSA Academics - what's the minimum overall % generally?

Generally 85% overall but :
Point 1: Pls take note those who DSA are usually really very strong academically. I know of cases of kids who consistently get above 90% in P4-P6 not being shortlisted for DSA Academics.
Point 2: MOE is scrapping DSA Academics (not sure exact date for total scrap but is surely reducing the focus). So most schools only accept DSA Academics if the kids have special academic talents like Maths Olympics, Science competitions etc.

Hi OMG,

Point 1: Do you know why the student(s) who consistently scored above 90% got rejected? Is it due to the student's school? Or is it the lack of competition certs in the student's portfolio?

Point 2: I am a bit confused here. So scrape away DSA academic but have DSA Special Academic Talent instead? What will be the difference? Say if my girl is keen to take the route of DSA academic using either maths or science, she still needs to score high in either subject and attach competition certs (if any), right?[/quote]Point 1: Not sure as the students were not called for interviews. Schools do not have the habit of explaining why students are rejected in DSA process. It is not totally transparent in this sense.
Point 2: There are students with good scores in 4 subjects but no strong aspects or competition experience. DSA is not exactly meant for this group of students who should rely on their PSLE T score instead. So if your DD is strong in Maths/ Science and has competition experience, go ahead and try for it.

[lee_yl]

From the RGS website, my understanding of DSA academic is to just look at one subject the student is good at right? Not overall 4 subjects, I think. :? :?


From RGS website for DSA Academic:
DSA ACADEMIC

Applicant must be able to demonstrate interest and talent beyond the abilities of students in the same age group and/or have a history of consistent high academic achievements in one of the following:
English Language
Chinese Language
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mathematics
Science

[ajtsl26]

I am thinking of sending my child to DSA preparation course. Any recommendation which centre I should enroll my child in?

[shuting28]

Hi all,


Does anyone know if ACSI accepts dsa via performing arts under musical instruments? If so, which instrument?

Many TIAs!

[mommyNg]

Which school accepts DSA art (except SOTA)?

LokeTan:

Hi all parents,
I am an art teacher with a prestigious and well established art school. I'm providing 1-to-1 or small group portfolio preparation for DSA Art. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!

[Morinosuke]

Record number of pupils applied for direct entry to Sec 1 last year

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/record-number-of-pupils-applied-for-direct-entry-to-sec-1

[floppy]

mommyNg:

Which school accepts DSA art (except SOTA)?

Those schools that offer Art Elective Programme may be worth a try:

Victoria School
National Junior College
Hwa Chong Institution
Nanyang Girls High School
Nanyang Junior College
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Bukit Panjang Government High School
Zhonghua Secondary School

[mommyNg]

Well, thanks floppy for responding. I thought since LokeTan is offering DSA art preparation class, he/she would have a good idea of which schools offer DSA art (except SOTA), unless only SOTA accepts DSA art. So I was hoping that he/she would respond to that question... of course I could have emailed him/her directly too.

floppy:

mommyNg:

Which school accepts DSA art (except SOTA)?

Those schools that offer Art Elective Programme may be worth a try:

Victoria School
National Junior College
Hwa Chong Institution
Nanyang Girls High School
Nanyang Junior College
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Bukit Panjang Government High School
Zhonghua Secondary School

[jenao]

lee_yl:

From the RGS website, my understanding of DSA academic is to just look at one subject the student is good at right? Not overall 4 subjects, I think. :? :?


From RGS website for DSA Academic:
DSA ACADEMIC

Applicant must be able to demonstrate interest and talent beyond the abilities of students in the same age group and/or have a history of consistent high academic achievements in one of the following:
English Language
Chinese Language
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mathematics
Science

This requirement for one subject is fairly new, maybe just started last year, if I am not wrong? There used to be GEP domain, then it was removed maybe 2 yrs back, then General acad domain and now they are replacing it with subject domain. The last 2 years the dsa has changed quite a bit. Not very sure but that's what i gathered since I am first time PSLE mom.

I think for last year, a few schools like RGS moved away from general acad domain to subject domain, inline with the new direction? The way I understand it, the key words from these are \"BEYOND the abilities of students in the same age group\" which mean getting good marks are not enough! You need to be very TALENTED in that domain!!! Like if you are getting above 90s for maths is not good enough for maths domain, you need to be maths olympiad platinum! That's how I read it. Really very tough for our kids! How many are platinum or gold medal for any subjects? When I read it, my first thought was, no chance at all! Might as well just concentrate on doing well for PSLE, dont need to waste time and effort.

[jenao]

As i am reading the older DSA thread, I think the subject domain has always been there. The changes in the last 2 yrs were the removal of GEP domain and the General acad domain, I think.