DSA 2017
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dsa-to-exclude-academic-test-as-criteria-by-2018-ng-chee-meng/3572054.html
I think it is going to add more stress to the students as the students would have to learn a skill or develop a niche area from young to qualify for DSA beside academic....people with more resources will still have an advantage.... -
UBKmom:
That's my first impression as well.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dsa-to-exclude-academic-test-as-criteria-by-2018-ng-chee-meng/3572054.html
I think it is going to add more stress to the students as the students would have to learn a skill or develop a niche area from young to qualify for DSA beside academic....people with more resources will still have an advantage....
To avoid the possibility of computerized lucky draw from the general banding, those with resources could afford to send their kids for \"talent\" training in niche areas. -
需要学才艺?
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/20-of-secondary-school-places-to-be-reserved-for-students-with/3572204.html
Personally, I prefer to be at least 30%. -
Will the new policy apply to specialized schools that take in 100% DSA students? E.g., schools like SOTA and Singapore Sports School. Currently, SOTA uses GAT to filter out students.So many students with strong artistic talents failed to get in because they did not do well for the GAT.
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Will it affect kids taking PSLE in 2017 and applying for DSA?
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limws1:
Will the new policy apply to specialized schools that take in 100% DSA students? E.g., schools like SOTA and Singapore Sports School. Currently, SOTA uses GAT to filter out students.So many students with strong artistic talents failed to get in because they did not do well for the GAT.
No. NUSH no as well. -
troubled:
Will it affect kids taking PSLE in 2017 and applying for DSA?
No. -
jetsetter:
I think it does.troubled:
Will it affect kids taking PSLE in 2017 and applying for DSA?
No.
Straits Times says...
'Schools to refine DSA selection from 2017 to focus on identifying students with specific talents, and move away from recognizing strong general academic abilities..'
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