2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

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FantasyLandDreams\" post_id=\"1914775\" time=\"1560757696\" user_id=\"105816:

https://www.pslemath.com.sg/single-post/2019/06/17/There-is-no-Bell-Curve-grade-moderation-in-PSLE?utm_campaign=df45b051-b6b3-44b9-907e-7b5b08d9f307&utm_source=so

Is this something new, as I always thought there was so-called bell-curve?

The raw grades for each subject are not moderated. But the final T score is a moderated score, right?[/quote]

It’s a distributed score. It is not a moderated score.

[sweetbaby]

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1914776\" time=\"1560757916\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1914776 time=1560757916 user_id=53606]

https://www.pslemath.com.sg/single-post/2019/06/17/There-is-no-Bell-Curve-grade-moderation-in-PSLE?utm_campaign=df45b051-b6b3-44b9-907e-7b5b08d9f307&utm_source=so

Is this something new, as I always thought there was so-called bell-curve?

The raw grades for each subject are not moderated. But the final T score is a moderated score, right?

It’s a distributed score. It is not a moderated score.[/quote]What does distributive score means? thx

[Imp75]

All along I thought psle raw score of A*/A/B/C etc is based on bell curve rather than true 91 marks etc.

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Imp75\" post_id=\"1914786\" time=\"1560765746\" user_id=\"2358:

All along I thought psle raw score of A*/A/B/C etc is based on bell curve rather than true 91 marks etc.

You know, that’s why our G design a section known as FAQ... BUT we all know no one ever reads them.

From https://www.ifaq.gov.sg/seab/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=hRhkP9BzcBImsx2TBbssMsxu7lqt6UJK70a1wAEVmyfdSZlp3kC3qEU1uwdD2zxBC8h26bwjs%2FIwvamUXpJQllIbGr3zfx%2Fg6R5G3kQwdaBqrmc6VVtGVreSd34s3fzQd2XjpEaXHjFH9k4Aky4ad22Tv9ZVP3e82AhV2YIeMwaGIBKFIrvh5zfUcyEdjkBGvw8b%2Bh1woqMmu1%2FCwl6UK4xSGccfs%2FuC2rGMLPsW7lE%3D#FAQ_93280:

What is the difference between a student’s grade and his T-Score?

The grade indicates how well the child has performed in that particular subject based on an objective set of standards. His Aggregate T-Score indicates how well he has performed on average in all four subjects relative to his peers and is used specifically for the purpose of determining the priority of admission to secondary schools and the eligibility/fit for the different secondary school pathways available

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Imp75\" post_id=\"1914786\" time=\"1560765746\" user_id=\"2358:

All along I thought psle raw score of A*/A/B/C etc is based on bell curve rather than true 91 marks etc.

You know, that’s why our G design a section known as FAQ... BUT we all know no one ever reads them.

From https://www.ifaq.gov.sg/seab/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=hRhkP9BzcBImsx2TBbssMsxu7lqt6UJK70a1wAEVmyfdSZlp3kC3qEU1uwdD2zxBC8h26bwjs%2FIwvamUXpJQllIbGr3zfx%2Fg6R5G3kQwdaBqrmc6VVtGVreSd34s3fzQd2XjpEaXHjFH9k4Aky4ad22Tv9ZVP3e82AhV2YIeMwaGIBKFIrvh5zfUcyEdjkBGvw8b%2Bh1woqMmu1%2FCwl6UK4xSGccfs%2FuC2rGMLPsW7lE%3D#FAQ_93280:

What is the difference between a student’s grade and his T-Score?

The grade indicates how well the child has performed in that particular subject based on an objective set of standards. His Aggregate T-Score indicates how well he has performed on average in all four subjects relative to his peers and is used specifically for the purpose of determining the priority of admission to secondary schools and the eligibility/fit for the different secondary school pathways available

The T-score methodology is like the hunger games. May the odds be ever be in your favour......

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FantasyLandDreams\" post_id=\"1914775\" time=\"1560757696\" user_id=\"105816:

https://www.pslemath.com.sg/single-post/2019/06/17/There-is-no-Bell-Curve-grade-moderation-in-PSLE?utm_campaign=df45b051-b6b3-44b9-907e-7b5b08d9f307&utm_source=so

Is this something new, as I always thought there was so-called bell-curve?

This was in response to a forum letter re an outgoing SMU lecturer's generous awarding of As to his students.
https://i.imgur.com/HuPbhfD.jpg
https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/rethink-grading-on-bell-curve

PSLE T-scores are not forced into a bell curve, according to MOE spokesperson. I think he meant the (final) Aggregate T-scores aren't forced into a (national) bell curve, which is correct. :scratchhead:

https://postimg.cc/N9Vdq39x

But each subject should have its own mean (m) and its own standard deviation (d). There should be 4 subject bell curves (irrespective of whether you want to plot or not), 4 pairs of m and d, otherwise how to compute the individual Subject T-scores to sum up to get your Aggregate T-score?

[Imp75]

so nobody knows whether A* is 91 or not right? I have a feeling it is according to bell curve. My kids can't possibly get above 91 for both E and CL

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Imp75\" post_id=\"1914853\" time=\"1560831557\" user_id=\"2358:

so nobody knows whether A* is 91 or not right? I have a feeling it is according to bell curve. My kids can't possibly get above 91 for both E and CL

It is not a bell curve.
A* - 91 to 100
A - 75 to 90
B - 60 to 74
C - 50 - 59
D - 35 - 49
E - 20 -34
U - < 20
Why you got so little faith in your kids? :rotflmao:

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Imp75\" post_id=\"1914853\" time=\"1560831557\" user_id=\"2358:

so nobody knows whether A* is 91 or not right? I have a feeling it is according to bell curve. My kids can't possibly get above 91 for both E and CL

Imp75

How far apart was your kids E and CL prelims marks from 91?

Maybe PSLE marking was more lenient compared to your kids' school?

[Imp75]

Prelims Low 80s