2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)
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6thisnthat9\" post_id=\"1950166\" time=\"1574903165\" user_id=\"145858:
If the sec 1 posting were to be done based on the algorithm of best results go to schs with higher past cop, then if top tiers cop are to raise, the mid tiers cop are to raise as well, by virtue of filling up places by order. Provided the DSA places out of total places are on par among the schools.
Actually, why was there a fall in the top schools' COP last year? Was it related to an overall drop in performance for the 2018 cohort? Or did a lot of top students already DSA into the school?cutepandabear\" post_id=\"1950142\" time=\"1574876896\" user_id=\"150031:
[quote=peasants post_id=1950128 time=1574866942 user_id=75885]
Another weeks of waiting! Then follow by appeal for some. Last year quite drama due to unexpected fall and rise of COP. Hope this year is more predictable.
My friend asked me to predict COP for this year. I wildly speculated said it would go up for the top tier schools mainly because I think these schools were even more stingy with DSA CO this year. So most people will enter by t-score into top schools. But I think the mid-tier schools COP would hold steady at last year's COP cos they continued to be more generous with DSA offers. And this started since last year, when they gave out close to the maximum allowed 20% of their Sec 1 places to DSA students.
I actually think the 2019 cohort generally didn't do as well. It stems from the tone MOE sets and therefore schools are not pushing children to chase every last mark anymore. Don't hear of that many super high scorers. But a lot of children bunched around the 23x-25x range. So I think the bell curve isn't very flat.
Just random thoughts on a sleepless night.
If there were substantial kids appealed successfully to higher cop schs last year, the cop of mid tiers are artificially fixed higher than they shld.
Hopefully the situation will go back to natural this yr.[/quote]Appeals only allowed if the student fulfilled the COP. Dun think the appeals changed the COP statistics. -
Timmy21\" post_id=\"1950210\" time=\"1574907008\" user_id=\"122721:
Appeals only allowed if the student fulfilled the COP. Dun think the appeals changed the COP statistics.[/quote]Yes, we are talking about those with higher tscore e.g 259, 260 but didnt put the top schs as first choice. If there are substantial numbers, cop only known after posting exercise, these kids who appealed successfully will not be captured, hence the cop of their first choice schs mid tier will be higher than it should. Hence mid tier schools and below got affected by this unnatural outcome.
If the sec 1 posting were to be done based on the algorithm of best results go to schs with higher past cop, then if top tiers cop are to raise, the mid tiers cop are to raise as well, by virtue of filling up places by order. Provided the DSA places out of total places are on par among the schools.6thisnthat9\" post_id=\"1950166\" time=\"1574903165\" user_id=\"145858:
[quote=cutepandabear post_id=1950142 time=1574876896 user_id=150031]
Actually, why was there a fall in the top schools' COP last year? Was it related to an overall drop in performance for the 2018 cohort? Or did a lot of top students already DSA into the school?
My friend asked me to predict COP for this year. I wildly speculated said it would go up for the top tier schools mainly because I think these schools were even more stingy with DSA CO this year. So most people will enter by t-score into top schools. But I think the mid-tier schools COP would hold steady at last year's COP cos they continued to be more generous with DSA offers. And this started since last year, when they gave out close to the maximum allowed 20% of their Sec 1 places to DSA students.
I actually think the 2019 cohort generally didn't do as well. It stems from the tone MOE sets and therefore schools are not pushing children to chase every last mark anymore. Don't hear of that many super high scorers. But a lot of children bunched around the 23x-25x range. So I think the bell curve isn't very flat.
Just random thoughts on a sleepless night.
If there were substantial kids appealed successfully to higher cop schs last year, the cop of mid tiers are artificially fixed higher than they shld.
Hopefully the situation will go back to natural this yr.
However, yes last year the increase of DSA % also accounts for the outcome. -
6thisnthat9\" post_id=\"1950195\" time=\"1574905887\" user_id=\"145858:
More accurate to say that these kids are “brilliant at performing in exams” kind.
I m asking if kids who scored the top range, ard 265 this year, can we say that these kids are more differentiated brighter kids? -
Hi, wish to what is the estimated cut-off pints for RGS this year ?
Due to the new campus and more high scorers this year, will cut off point be much higher this year? -
charles2015\" post_id=\"1950227\" time=\"1574911203\" user_id=\"132828:
RGS, although shifted into brand new Braddell site campus, however, because 2020 Sec 1 enrolment remains unchanged, same as this year beginning 2020 Sec 1 intake,
Hi, wish to what is the estimated cut-off pints for RGS this year ?
Due to the new campus and more high scorers this year, will cut off point be much higher this year?
even if were to rise, maybe rise at most (1 to 3 points)
Moreover, this year, RGS is very \"stingy\" with issuing number of DSA seats, for Academic domain like (Math, Science, English). RGS is prudent (cautious), in issuing COs. Although several good P6 students have applied for 2019 DSA, still, RGS is selective, in \"sieving\" out those she really want. But, being \"stingy\" in a way also good, because this means that more seats are left behind for students instead of being \"choped\" by DSA pupils, to enter via Tscore
warmest Congratulations to your daughter, 273. She has done very well
Hug her, and give her a Big round of applause
Above all, praise her !
Don't worry, she should have no problem entering RGS
Continue to encourage your girl to Keep up with her excellent work, ahead !
However, her Higher Chinese bonus (merit, +2 points), RGS (Non-SAP) school will ignore.
RGS, past 3 years COP
2018 PSLE batch : 259
2017 : 260
2016 : 261 -
charles2015\" post_id=\"1950227\" time=\"1574911203\" user_id=\"132828:
it is pointless trying to predict the COP of any school. Just select the choices according to your preference. If there's no more vacancy, then they will just go down your list until they hit the school which can take you in.
Hi, wish to what is the estimated cut-off pints for RGS this year ?
Due to the new campus and more high scorers this year, will cut off point be much higher this year? -
As a first-time parent of a child taking PSLE this year, I truly admire these 12 year old kids. Regardless of what the 3 digit number is on the result slip, they have completed their first national exams. They are still our children and they definitely deserve our unconditional love. I am extremely proud of each of them for completing their primary education.
My child is in a neighbourhood school, I have seen results ranging from 14x to low 27x. Huge gap. There were people crying in tears of joy and there were also mummies and daddies embracing their kids whom broke down in the middle of the school hall, crying uncontrollably…
I don’t remember PSLE being such an emotional and mental roller coaster ride during my time… So kudos to all the parents, especially the mummies.
From Jan 2020, it’s a brand new start leading towards another national exams in either 4 or 6 years time. May all of the parents and children be blessed with courage, health and wisdom to walk this journey.
And all the best to the future PSLE cohorts and their parents. -
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chujoe\" post_id=\"1950254\" time=\"1574914905\" user_id=\"97439:
As a first-time parent of a child taking PSLE this year, I truly admire these 12 year old kids. Regardless of what the 3 digit number is on the result slip, they have completed their first national exams. They are still our children and they definitely deserve our unconditional love. I am extremely proud of each of them for completing their primary education.
My child is in a neighbourhood school, I have seen results ranging from 14x to low 27x. Huge gap. There were people crying in tears of joy and there were also mummies and daddies embracing their kids whom broke down in the middle of the school hall, crying uncontrollably...
I don’t remember PSLE being such an emotional and mental roller coaster ride during my time.... So kudos to all the parents, especially the mummies.
From Jan 2020, it’s a brand new start leading towards another national exams in either 4 or 6 years time. May all of the parents and children be blessed with courage, health and wisdom to walk this journey.
And all the best to the future PSLE cohorts and their parents. -
phtthp\" post_id=\"1950236\" time=\"1574912845\" user_id=\"35251:
Just curious why RGS so stingy with DSA COs this year? So those who get CO are really good or just lucky or both?
RGS, although shifted into brand new Braddell site campus, however, because 2020 Sec 1 enrolment remains unchanged, same as this year beginning 2020 Sec 1 intake,
even if were to rise, maybe rise at most (1 to 3 points)
Moreover, this year, RGS is very \"stingy\" with issuing number of DSA seats, for Academic domain like (Math, Science, English). RGS is prudent (cautious), in issuing COs. Although several good P6 students have applied for 2019 DSA, still, RGS is selective, in \"sieving\" out those she really want. But, being \"stingy\" in a way also good, because this means that more seats are left behind for students instead of being \"choped\" by DSA pupils, to enter via Tscore
warmest Congratulations to your daughter, 273. She has done very well
Hug her, and give her a Big round of applause
Above all, praise her !
Don't worry, she should have no problem entering RGS
Continue to encourage your girl to Keep up with her excellent work, ahead !
However, her Higher Chinese bonus (merit, +2 points), RGS (Non-SAP) school will ignore.
RGS, past 3 years COP
2018 PSLE batch : 259
2017 : 260
2016 : 261 -
How to define stingy? Anyone has the official number of COs RGS gave out? I went for RI post psle talk and they mentioned they gave out about 120 COs during this year DSA. That’s about 30% of a 400 cohort.
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