DSA 2017

[lee_yl]

phtthp:

lee_yl:

I am not aware that there is such a competition called Bilingual Olympiad. I am not sure dd's school even participated!! So the top 30 winners are not from a nation-wide kind of competition. :razz:


My friend told me she wanted to let her P6 GEP daughter try DSA under this domain but found out that her daughter had already rejected to do a \"test\" earlier, whereby the teacher will select the best (sleepy's step 1).

And don't forget, a MS child's chances of being selected may be further lowered if he/she is studying in a GEP centre. :siam:

Friend suspect that the majority of the winners are either from China or Malaysia.

normally, more participants for this Bilingual contest, tend to come from SAP schools + GEP centre.

Perhaps SAP schools' participants tend to have a higher chance of winning ?

Yes, I think so too. More likely SAP schools/GEP centres participate.

But if the rest/majority of the primary schools did not participate, how do we know other primary schools kids don't have a chance of winning?

[cool_hi]

lee_yl:

phtthp:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"]I am not aware that there is such a competition called Bilingual Olympiad. I am not sure dd's school even participated!! So the top 30 winners are not from a nation-wide kind of competition. :razz:


My friend told me she wanted to let her P6 GEP daughter try DSA under this domain but found out that her daughter had already rejected to do a \"test\" earlier, whereby the teacher will select the best (sleepy's step 1).

And don't forget, a MS child's chances of being selected may be further lowered if he/she is studying in a GEP centre. :siam:

Friend suspect that the majority of the winners are either from China or Malaysia.

normally, more participants for this Bilingual contest, tend to come from SAP schools + GEP centre.

Perhaps SAP schools' participants tend to have a higher chance of winning ?

Yes, I think so too. More likely SAP schools/GEP centres participate.

But if the rest/majority of the primary schools did not participate, how do we know other primary schools kids don't have a chance of winning?[/quote]Anyone has info on what will be tested?? my gal is one of those selected to represent her school..
totally clueless :scratchhead:

[jetsetter]

lee_yl:

phtthp:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"]I am not aware that there is such a competition called Bilingual Olympiad. I am not sure dd's school even participated!! So the top 30 winners are not from a nation-wide kind of competition. :razz:


My friend told me she wanted to let her P6 GEP daughter try DSA under this domain but found out that her daughter had already rejected to do a \"test\" earlier, whereby the teacher will select the best (sleepy's step 1).

And don't forget, a MS child's chances of being selected may be further lowered if he/she is studying in a GEP centre. :siam:

Friend suspect that the majority of the winners are either from China or Malaysia.

normally, more participants for this Bilingual contest, tend to come from SAP schools + GEP centre.

Perhaps SAP schools' participants tend to have a higher chance of winning ?

Yes, I think so too. More likely SAP schools/GEP centres participate.

But if the rest/majority of the primary schools did not participate, how do we know other primary schools kids don't have a chance of winning?[/quote]If there are enough talents in neighbourhood primary schools, the HOD can also send them to compete. It's certainly not monopolised by GEP centres and SAP schools.

http://punggolpri.moe.edu.sg/our-pride/achievements-and-affirmations/competitions/2014

Within GEP centres, some MSrs may be selected as well if they catch their HOD's eyes--i.e. new immigrants with 1 or 2 PRC or Malaysian Chinese parents like you observed. Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise to us, isn't it? The native speakers are truly very good

I guess if HODs were to pick only GEPpers to participate in SMBO, it'd be mainly becos the schools want to 拉他们一把。As you know, some GEPpers may not perform very well in PSLE (didn't keep up with MS syllabus), or are mere gifted generalists with no CCA to showcase, so at least by giving them a leadership hat, a national competition to participate even when their HMT may not be as good as some MS native speakers, it may help heighten their chances for DSAs.

[Imp75]

cool_hi:

Anyone has info on what will be tested?? my gal is one of those selected to represent her school..
totally clueless :scratchhead:

U mean SMBO? afaik, need to be able to translate from words or sentences from EL to CL or vice-versa.....
There are some more components I forgot

[cool_hi]

Imp75:

cool_hi:

Anyone has info on what will be tested?? my gal is one of those selected to represent her school..
totally clueless :scratchhead:

U mean SMBO? afaik, need to be able to translate from words or sentences from EL to CL or vice-versa.....
There are some more components I forgot

hi Imp75, thanks for sharing info:) i was guessing something to do with translation also, since stated Bilingual...
will try to get more info from her chinese Teacher:)
anyway, i don't hold any expectations, just feel it is a good exposure :boogie:
girl was surprised to be chosen & asked teacher \"why me?'..(funny gal..)
i told her just go for the experience!!

[lee_yl]

jetsetter:

Within GEP centres, some MSrs may be selected as well if they catch their HOD's eyes--i.e. new immigrants with 1 or 2 PRC or Malaysian Chinese parents like you observed. Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise to us, isn't it? The native speakers are truly very good

I guess if HODs were to pick only GEPpers to participate in SMBO, it'd be mainly becos the schools want to 拉他们一把。As you know, some GEPpers may not perform very well in PSLE (didn't keep up with MS syllabus), or are mere gifted generalists with no CCA to showcase, so at least by giving them a leadership hat, a national competition to participate even when their HMT may not be as good as some MS native speakers, it may help heighten their chances for DSAs.

Pity the geppers, if they don't get selected they are 虚有其名，if they get selected they are 内定选手. If the geppers win the competition, it's 胜之不武，if they don't win, it's 浪得虚名.

[lee_yl]

cool_hi:

Anyone has info on what will be tested?? my gal is one of those selected to represent her school..
totally clueless :scratchhead:

Congrats. Guess something like...

Honey Stars/ Koko Crunch = 早餐谷粮 !

[Mishasha]

初赛（时长：1小时）


1、听力测验：a. 句型 
 i. 英文对华文 ii. 华文对英文
 b. 篇章
 
 i. 英文对华文 ii. 华文对英文

2. 写作测验

a. Sentence section 句型

i. English to Chinese英文对华文

ii. Chinese to English华文对英文

b. Passage section 篇章

i. English to Chinese英文对华文

ii. Chinese to English华文对英文


决赛（时长：1小时，3个学校代表队，每队3名学生）

1. 即席演讲

i. 英文对华文

2. 即席翻译

i. e英文对华文

ii. 华文对英文

3. 必答题

4. 抢答题

This is what I found on one forum by PRC in Singapore.
http://bbs.sgcn.com/thread-15956784-1-1.html

[Francoise]

Dunno if this was posted here before. Pls delete if duplicate.


https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/different-pathways-towards-success?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2017-march

[fainmay]

Anyone has DSA experience to Dunman High, Temasek JC and St Nicholas? Kindly share what to prepare and expect. Thanks alot!