2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[phtthp]

think better to get our facts right


first, what is the definition of a "top-tier" OP school, vs. a "mid-tier" OP school ?

for "top-tier" OP school, what kind of L1R5 O-level results roughly are they generating, per batch ?

if a school’s cohort average L1R5 cohort is say, 10 points and below -
is this considered a "top", or a "mid-tier" OP school ?


for a start, how is (MGS, SCGS, Cedar Girls, St Nick) O-level L1R5 performance, like ?
maybe can begin with 2018, or 2017, 2016, past 3 O-level batches

and for the boys, how are (ACSI, Victoria school, Catholic High) O-level L1R5 performance, like ?

MGS, SCGS, ACSI OP : pay $300+, per month
the rest : pay around $30, per month


question -
is there a big difference, in the OP results, from schools paying $300 per months, vs. schools paying $30 per month, less than one-tenth of what they are paying ?

if no big difference, then what value-addedness is there, by paying $300 per month school fees, so expensively ?

[zeemimi]

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think better to get our facts right

first, what is the definition of a \"top-tier\" OP school, vs. a \"mid-tier\" OP school ?

for \"top-tier\" OP school, what kind of L1R5 O-level results roughly are they generating, per batch ?

if a school's cohort average L1R5 cohort is say, 10 points and below -
is this considered a \"top\", or a \"mid-tier\" OP school ?

shouldn't you have established this first before making statements such as ....

\"if school fees in MGS (OP track) is charging $300+ per month, so expensive, then why is MGS generating \"mid-tier\" L1R5 O-level results, instead of generating \"top-tier\" O-level results ?\"

[floppy]

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...
for MGS -
although her IB Sec 1 COP is very high, at 260 (in one of the past years), however,
the Number of students choosing A-level path, far exceed that the Number of students selecting IB curriculum. A-level, after all, is still more popular than IB track

A Level is a nationalised examination, i.e. the default go-to exam for all government schools (offering Pre-U education). Only independent schools can choose to offer IB. Therefore, you will always get more A Level students than IB students because there are only so few independent schools to begin with*
A Level is 'popular' not necessarily by choice but because there isn't any other choice.

*Discounting the specialised independent schools, between the 8 independent schools, 3 are already offering IB.

[phtthp]

zeemimi:

since when o level results and the school fees is related?

then schools like cedar girls should produce mid / low tier results since they are only paying $15/month.

your daughter currently studying or have studied in which Secondary school, before ?
@ MGS or @ Cedar ?

flash back and recalled ... back then, when your daughter was in Primary 6, when u helped her choose a Secondary school, assuming that she chose an OP school, what were your factors of consideration, back then ?
Wouldn't you factor in

- distance travelling ?
- O level cohort L1R5 performance in that school, past batches ?
- school fees, per month ?
- what kind of talent development programme available, inside the school ?

[phtthp]

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A Level is a nationalised examination, i.e. the default go-to exam for all government schools (offering Pre-U education). Only independent schools can choose to offer IB. Therefore, you will always get more A Level students than IB students because there are only so few independent schools to begin with*
A Level is 'popular' not necessarily by choice but because there isn't any other choice.

*Discounting the specialised independent schools, between the 8 independent schools, 3 are already offering IB.

but still, are parents given a choice to select, which track they want ? IB track or A-level track ? Yes, of course

if parents really desire their daughter go IB, then choose MGS
but if parents prefer their daughter remain A-level track, then choose other schools that offer A-level

is Not that
parents are NOT given any choice ,... that ALL \"die-die\" must go A-level

[floppy]

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floppy\" post_id=\"1937157\" time=\"1569400828\" user_id=\"97579:

A Level is a nationalised examination, i.e. the default go-to exam for all government schools (offering Pre-U education). Only independent schools can choose to offer IB. Therefore, you will always get more A Level students than IB students because there are only so few independent schools to begin with*
A Level is 'popular' not necessarily by choice but because there isn't any other choice.

*Discounting the specialised independent schools, between the 8 independent schools, 3 are already offering IB.

but still, are parents given a choice to select, which track they want ? IB track or A-level track ? Yes, of course

if parents really desire their daughter go IB, then choose MGS
but if parents prefer their daughter remain A-level track, then choose other schools that offer A-level

is Not that
parents are NOT given any choice ,... that ALL \"die-die\" must go A-level

If only, it is so simple.

There is a teeny weeny problem...
There is only ONE girls' school offering IB programme, never mind the 'low' COP of 258+
The other 2 schools with a similarly low COP - RGS and NYGH.

You basically have choices, if you are scoring 258+ only. If parents really desire their daughter to go IB, but has a score less than 258, there are plenty of A Level IP but none for IB.

It is only an illusion of choice.

[phtthp]

floppy:

If only, it is so simple.

There is a teeny weeny problem...
There is only ONE girls' school offering IB programme, never mind the 'low' COP of 258+
The other 2 schools with a similarly low COP - RGS and NYGH.

You basically have choice, if you are scoring 258+ only. If parents really desire their daughter to go IB, but has a score less than 258, there are plenty of A Level IP but none for IB.

It is only an illusion of choice.

ok, i see your point now, about \" illusion of choice'. Indeed it is, because only those scored 258+, then got chance to consider IB. Those below 258, even if want IB, also no chance

those parents who are very pro-IB, can share (or don't mind sharing), what are some strong, powerful reasons that will lure (entice / attract) u over to \"die-die\" choose IB, & drop A-level mindset totally ?

[O_O_Dad]

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[O_O_Dad]

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[Imp75]

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