Integrated Programme (IP)
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On the point raised about less "exam-style" practice - I do agree that IP students get less of that. But one of the reasons that IP schools are able to do that is that their intake comprises those students who should be able to do well in traditional exams with less drilling than less able students. I liked that very much for my daughter who was in RGS - she did enough written practice in school to be aware of the requirements, and did more practice on her own at home. She didn’t spend the additional 2 mths worth of school time each year being drilled for exams, freeing up time for those "stretching" activities like projects, presentations, CCAs, etc. For the record, she didn’t suffer in her exam grades, and learning to study independently was a good discipline for her.
Parents who are less certain about their kids’ ability and discipline might want to consider other types of schooling. My other daughter, who is less able and disciplined, did not go to an IP school. Her school focused much more on exam skills and a lot of drilling and practice, which was what she needed. She wouldn’t have survived in an IP school. -
The IP program has come a long way since 2004.
Many changes and adjustment have taken place since.
In NUSH. in the early days - under Prof Lai,
Students were taught mole concept calculations (Chemistry Sec 3/4 ) in Year 1.
and Archimedes’ Principle in Physics (not taught in main stream school)
Along the way - adjustments are made.
the students have the ability to learn these concepts.
The school has the capability to teach them too.
Would they want to or not… really depends on a lot of factors. -
doodbug\" post_id=\"2016449\" time=\"1614739353\" user_id=\"13281:
Some years back someone attached a list showing that around 50% of NUSH grads chose to pursue Uni courses not related to Maths and Sc. Thought this phenomenon is quite unusual. It’s like 50% of the medical grads do not want to be doctors after graduation.
...That said, I also do know of NUS High kids who discover they have no real interest or inclination in Maths and Sciences, and did not opt for any acceleration, and promptly moved to Social Science fields in university... -
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Kids at 12/13 are unlikely to fully comprehend what they want. They may be extremely good at math and science but that doesn’t mean they like it or want to do anything related to it. Hence, when an opportunity arises for them to switch out, those who didn’t like the subjects will go for it.
Some years back someone attached a list showing that around 50% of NUSH grads chose to pursue Uni courses not related to Maths and Sc. Thought this phenomenon is quite unusual. It’s like 50% of the medical grads do not want to be doctors after graduation.doodbug\" post_id=\"2016449\" time=\"1614739353\" user_id=\"13281:
...That said, I also do know of NUS High kids who discover they have no real interest or inclination in Maths and Sciences, and did not opt for any acceleration, and promptly moved to Social Science fields in university...
There was a former GEP kid I know (now a fully grown adult) who was so good at maths and science that he decided to make a career out of English language and literature. -
Wow.
floppy\" post_id=\"2016513\" time=\"1614765922\" user_id=\"97579:
Kids at 12/13 are unlikely to fully comprehend what they want. They may be extremely good at math and science but that doesn’t mean they like it or want to do anything related to it. Hence, when an opportunity arises for them to switch out, those who didn’t like the subjects will go for it.
Some years back someone attached a list showing that around 50% of NUSH grads chose to pursue Uni courses not related to Maths and Sc. Thought this phenomenon is quite unusual. It’s like 50% of the medical grads do not want to be doctors after graduation.lee_yl\" post_id=\"2016512\" time=\"1614764993\" user_id=\"17023:
[quote=doodbug post_id=2016449 time=1614739353 user_id=13281]...That said, I also do know of NUS High kids who discover they have no real interest or inclination in Maths and Sciences, and did not opt for any acceleration, and promptly moved to Social Science fields in university...
There was a former GEP kid I know (now a fully grown adult) who was so good at maths and science that he decided to make a career out of English language and literature.[/quote] -
NUSH is a High school of Maths and Science.
But you will be surprised that their Humanities - are just as strong and very vigorous.
It is just that the bulk of the program focuses on Maths and Sciences.
They have to take ‘triple’ Sciences for example.
The process - hence the training - the students went through - is enough for them to excel in almost any field that they choose. To start off - there are the cream of the crops. Their ‘cut-off’ point are in the range of 270 and above.
They have a cut off point because they reserve just a few places for those who wanted to apply via their PSLE score, although the bulk of the students are DSA.
Many of my students and their batch attended Cambridge, Oxford, MIT etc under different scholarships. A small percentage are in non Maths / Science disciplines. -
:rotflmao: Cream of the crops
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......are the cream of the crops. Their 'cut-off' point are in the range of 270 and above.
They have a cut off point because they reserve just a few places for those who wanted to apply via their PSLE score, although the bulk of the students are DSA. -
Do NUS High
keep track of where their graduates go to, after graduation with a Diploma ?
Eg.
keep track of, monitor which overseas / local university their NUSH graduates go to, and study which course / faculty course work ? -
NUSH (like all other JC and Schools, and even University) do not keep track of their graduates officially.
There will be a group of ex students that the teachers do keep in contact with them.
And ex students usually keep in contact with each other.
During the 6 years - they created a very strong bond with each other.
It helps when the size of the cohort is not large. So everyone will know each other in the same cohort.
With Social Media - Instagram and fb- keep touch is easier than our time.
With time, these students usually rise to leadership positions in their organizations or field.
Mr Matthew Ng
Resilience Learning Centre -
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