2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)
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ningy:
Always heard that students nowadays have tonnes of projects - so dunno if they've spent too much time on projects and not enough on studies.
I wonder what's the use of doing so many projects if ultimately students still rely solely on A level results to compete for U places with other mainstream students. Other than looking good for scholarships, is there any value ? Do the project work actually help them understand better what they are studying, or do better in A level exams ? I wonder if IP schs overdo these projects thingy. -
joconde:
Project work is one of the A level subjects and is the only one easiest to score full marks and this could be used for uni entrance in S'pore. And this is marked internally. Correct me if i am wrong on thisningy:
Always heard that students nowadays have tonnes of projects - so dunno if they've spent too much time on projects and not enough on studies.
I wonder what's the use of doing so many projects if ultimately students still rely solely on A level results to compete for U places with other mainstream students. Other than looking good for scholarships, is there any value ? Do the project work actually help them understand better what they are studying, or do better in A level exams ? I wonder if IP schs overdo these projects thingy. -
verykiasu2010:
Project work is one of the A level subjects and is the only one easiest to score full marks and this could be used for uni entrance in S'pore. And this is marked internally. Correct me if i am wrong on this
really ? something new to me, guess i'm out of touch with current sec/jc curriculum. so can non-IP students also take this \"project\" subject at A level ? In any case, O level dun have so-call 'project' subject right ? -
Wonder NYGH recruit how many students via DSA ? How many places are "reserved" for NYPS ? After all these deductions (not forgetting other foreign scholars/ students) , may be that’s the reason why their cut-off point is slightly higher.
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ningy:
Wonder NYGH recruit how many students via DSA ? How many places are \"reserved\" for NYPS ? After all these deductions (not forgetting other foreign scholars/ students) , may be that's the reason why their cut-off point is slightly higher.
I guess not more than half of yearly intake is via DSA. there is NO reserve for NYPS girls. They must score well during P4 & 5, and P6 SA1, and must be good in CCA that the school targets. Know of pupils from NYPS who don't get in due to competition
As for the COP for NYPS girls, it must be minimum 250 -
joconde:
really ? something new to me, guess i'm out of touch with current sec/jc curriculum. so can non-IP students also take this \"project\" subject at A level ? In any case, O level dun have so-call 'project' subject right ?
Project Work is compulsory in every JC. Recently there were some complaints and comparison that some JCs had their project work \"easier\" to score .....
and due to PW in JC, that is the reason project work has started in primary schools -
Tetsujin:
FYIHi All Hwa Chong Parents, Hwa Chong Institution will be having it's High School Open House on Saturday, 15th May 2010, 8.30am - 1pm.
If you have any friends who are keen to find out more about the school, please let them know about the Open House and invite them to the shcool! -
ycpang:
oh! Yes! I am bring my son there next saturday.
FYITetsujin:
Hi All Hwa Chong Parents, Hwa Chong Institution will be having it's High School Open House on Saturday, 15th May 2010, 8.30am - 1pm.
If you have any friends who are keen to find out more about the school, please let them know about the Open House and invite them to the shcool!
May I check with u? what requirements do u need to qualify for DSA? Sports? P3 to P6 good results? Pls advise..
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Adetan:
you can find out more abt DSA during open house or visit HCI's website. Welcome to HCI.oh! Yes! I am bring my son there next saturday.
May I check with u? what requirements do u need to qualify for DSA? Sports? P3 to P6 good results? Pls advise..
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joconde:
I think the true objectives of projects is to impart soft skills, after all what's needed in the workplace are the skills rather than mere a level knowledge. However not all projects are equal in value, some are definitely busywork.ningy:
Always heard that students nowadays have tonnes of projects - so dunno if they've spent too much time on projects and not enough on studies.
I wonder what's the use of doing so many projects if ultimately students still rely solely on A level results to compete for U places with other mainstream students. Other than looking good for scholarships, is there any value ? Do the project work actually help them understand better what they are studying, or do better in A level exams ? I wonder if IP schs overdo these projects thingy.
In a sense the value of projects is not seen in a lvl but rather in the future (workplace).
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