2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[NKTan]

Thanks manorway, MerlionInGermany and phtthp and all the well intended advice provided. I will have a final discussion with my gal going through the pros and cons, afterall, she is the one going through this.

manorway\" post_id=\"1948461\" time=\"1574519669\" user_id=\"9303:

Agree with MerlionInGermany.

My kids did not show interest when they had the chance in Year 1. We decided not to even coax them to try for a year. Just because given an opportunity, does not mean must take it now. If keen to do 3rd language next time, just pay some $ to take private.

My kids used the time to R&R and spend more time in CCA which they are passionate about. Both went on to international competitions and won big time.

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1948430\" time=\"1574515328\" user_id=\"2964:

[quote=NKTan post_id=1948400 time=1574510847 user_id=181287]Thanks for your advise. But I am not sure how heavy the workload is and how demanding it can get. My girl is the eldest so I don’t have any benchmark in mind. And She isn’t keen to take up 3rd language. But of course, I am still trying to find out more before the deadline submission date. She has DSAed into IP track so my main concern is her ability to cope. Or should I encourage her to try out one term if there is no minimum period requirement? Thanks so much for your time and advise.

I am of the opinion that if there is no interest, just skip it and dont take. Most will take and try it for a while but if there is no interest, why go through all that? If there is little interest, then maybe try for a while. No interest, just skip. Saves travelling time, and have more time for other things (school work/ rest/ other interests). For some schools, the 3rd lang day is a fixed day, so the school day ends early on 3rd lang days, and then you see how most of them have to rush through lunch so that they can make it to the MOELC on time...and then those not doing 3rd lang can eat leisurely. 3rd lang add 2 or 3 days for cca, means every other day is a long day.

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[iRabbit]

mommyNg\" post_id=\"1948420\" time=\"1574514109\" user_id=\"2838:

iRabbit\" post_id=\"1948415\" time=\"1574513674\" user_id=\"51587:

I know that the new P has been gradually easing the IP promotion criteria, but I’m quite surprised to read that RI did not have any O level class for the past 2 years. You heard this during the open house?

Perhaps the Sch is trying to dovetail with RGS in this aspect.

Confirmed no O level class at least for this batch of sec 2 (moving to Sec 3 next year). The school has been actively pulling out the weaker students to give remedial support since Sec 1. Source: current Sec 2 parents.

Glad to see that the Sch is providing additional guidance to its weakest students.

[notymango]

phtthp\" post_id=\"1948472\" time=\"1574521092\" user_id=\"35251:

Yes, sort by Tscore first.

The highest Tscore candidate, entered first

After sorting by Tscore (in your example, above)

1) the candidate with highest Tscore 238 entered first, then followed by

2) the next (2nd) candidate with 231, then

3) the 3rd candidate with 230, then

4) finally, the last candidate with 228

(whatever their names are)

So if the candidate with 238, she got a place in her 1st choice. (School A is her 3rd choice)
So this candidate will drop out from the system vying in School A lo? Then other candidate who wants School A will have higher chance?

[Elvin_03_10]

HAPPYH\" post_id=\"1449242\" time=\"1421151003\" user_id=\"1874:

:faint: Real kiasu

[phtthp]

notymango\" post_id=\"1948479\" time=\"1574522138\" user_id=\"34900:

phtthp\" post_id=\"1948472\" time=\"1574521092\" user_id=\"35251:

Yes, sort by Tscore first.

The highest Tscore candidate, entered first

After sorting by Tscore (in your example, above)

1) the candidate with highest Tscore 238 entered first, then followed by

2) the next (2nd) candidate with 231, then

3) the 3rd candidate with 230, then

4) finally, the last candidate with 228

(whatever their names are)

So if the candidate with 238, she got a place in her 1st choice. (School A is her 3rd choice)
So this candidate will drop out from the system vying in School A lo? Then other candidate who wants School A will have higher chance?

Sorry, I don't quite understand what u are asking

The basic underlying principle is
Under Tscore system -
Whoever has the Highest Tscore, will enter your School A first, before any others, because T-score is based on Merit.

The choice of ranking, doesn't come into play, under Tscore

[Elvin_03_10]

HAPPYH\" post_id=\"1449486\" time=\"1421195269\" user_id=\"1874:

HAPPYH:

[quote=\"sembgal\"] which forum are you in? The pot calling the kettle black? :rotflmao:

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Good one. Five years later...... I like your spirit.[/quote]Me too

[iRabbit]

Luxedream\" post_id=\"1948422\" time=\"1574514554\" user_id=\"98340:

iRabbit\" post_id=\"1948415\" time=\"1574513674\" user_id=\"51587:

I know that the new P has been gradually easing the IP promotion criteria, but I’m quite surprised to read that RI did not have any O level class for the past 2 years. You heard this during the open house?

Perhaps the Sch is trying to dovetail with RGS in this aspect.

Yes, I heard this during the open house, I believe during the DSA talk. I was very impressed, as I assumed the teachers offer enough support to all the students including the weaker ones, so all could promote and remain in IP. It didn’t occur to me that this is due to easing of promotion criteria.

Promo benchmark is still set at 60%. What the Sch removed were the mandatory requirements to pass Philo and Research Edu, and taking only 6 (Core 5 + 1) instead of 8 subjects into GPA calculation for Y3/4 iirc.

[honeybeel]

I se some comment above stating that the choice priorities is not important, so I have a question

My kid got above 260which is above the COP of the school of her choice
A school COP 258
B school COP 256

1st choice: B
2nd choice:A

So she will be allocate to her 1st choice straight away eventhough her 2nd choice has a higher cut off point?

[honeybeel]

I se some comment above stating that the choice priorities is not important, so I have a question

My kid got above 260which is above the COP of the school of her choice
A school COP 258
B school COP 256

1st choice: B
2nd choice:A

So she will be allocate to her 1st choice straight away eventhough her 2nd choice has a higher cut off point?

[Timmy21]

notymango\" post_id=\"1948471\" time=\"1574520612\" user_id=\"34900:

mommyNg\" post_id=\"1948459\" time=\"1574519512\" user_id=\"2838:

[quote=notymango post_id=1948448 time=1574517705 user_id=34900]Let say School A has COP of 228, base on the following 4 students. Who will get a place in School A first?

Amy scores 230 choose School A as 2nd choice
Clare scores 238 choose School A as 3rd choice
John scores 228 choose School A as 1st choice
Ken scores 231 choose School A as 1st choice

Choice doesn't matter. The one with the higher t score will get his/her place first.

So the system will on-hold John's 1st choice for School A, till allocate all the place to Clare, Ken and Amy? If there is balance of place then only allocate to John?[/quote]Lets clear some misunderstanding on this topic. Remind all forumers tat the first statement about the Sch has COP of XXX is juz historical info as a guide. The Sch doesnt pre-set any COP. Think of it as the MOE supercomputer first ranks all nationwide students by T-score in descending order, then processes No.1 student's first choice. Only after posting No.1 student to his school will the computer process No.2 student. It is completely based on merit, meaning the n+1 student must wait for the n student to be posted before it is his turn. So even if the n+1 student puts ABC sch as first choice, the n student who puts ABC sch as sixth choice still gets priority to be posted to ABC.