Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[phtthp]

Any past / current Y4 student here ?


After end of Y2 streaming exercise over,

can name, identify
some of the GCE A-level "Physics" topics, that start to be "pulled down", start teaching IP students in (Y3 and Y4) Hwa Chong Integrated-curriculum program?

[SG_KP1]

Just curious, pre-COVID were the boys "early adopters" and already using Zoom/Google Meet to do all of the group assignments/project work? Or did they previously stay back in school and/or meet up on the weekend to do the work? So far, I rarely see them staying after school to work on things. All of them prefer to head home and then have a video call later. Not sure either way is better, just wondering if this is a change brought about by COVID.

[MerlionInGermany]

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just wondering if this is a change brought about by COVID.

I wont think that the change is brought about by Covid.

For my child (though not in this school), they were already working on projects online since primary 4. It was more convenient as everyone had different schedules after school and most leave with the school bus and would have been impossible to stay back after school. But I realised this “meet online to do project together” was not common in every school because when my child went on to sec school, we found out that many of the classmates were not skilled at “meeting up online”. But they learnt to do that quickly. And that was pre covid. So no, I wont think the change is brought about by covid. More like more convenient as everyone had different schedules.

[SG_KP1]

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2018760\" time=\"1616906284\" user_id=\"2964:

I wont think that the change is brought about by Covid.

For my child (though not in this school), they were already working on projects online since primary 4. It was more convenient as everyone had different schedules after school and most leave with the school bus and would have been impossible to stay back after school. But I realised this “meet online to do project together” was not common in every school because when my child went on to sec school, we found out that many of the classmates were not skilled at “meeting up online”. But they learnt to do that quickly. And that was pre covid. So no, I wont think the change is brought about by covid. More like more convenient as everyone had different schedules.

Thanks. The different schedules is definitely an issue, many days it is impossible to get everyone together at the same time until 6-7 PM at night (various other classes, CCA, etc). Still, even on the days when everyone is free, it seems like the consensus of all the groups my son is in is to go home, shower, eat, etc and then jump on a video call later. I guess since they have to do it (video call from home) on days there are scheduling conflicts, that is the default/normal option to them.

[gksmummy]

Hi all, tks for sharing so many useful info abt HCI. May I know more abt PSG in HCI? Seems like each hse has their own respective individual PSG groups?

[happy xu]

My son is in sec 2 this year, his MSG is not satisfied. Would like to look for a tutor to help him, understand normal tuition Centre is not familiar with HCI IP program, any recommendation of good private tutor?

[Zeal mummy]

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Just curious, pre-COVID were the boys \"early adopters\" and already using Zoom/Google Meet to do all of the group assignments/project work? Or did they previously stay back in school and/or meet up on the weekend to do the work? So far, I rarely see them staying after school to work on things. All of them prefer to head home and then have a video call later. Not sure either way is better, just wondering if this is a change brought about by COVID.

Think it was brought about by online gaming. 😆 set a time, play together, no absentee online..

[Thoughtfulmum]

Hi parents,

I have queries on the notes used by the students for exam preparation. My son is in Sec2 and did not do well for certain subjects e.g. Science, Geography
1) Do they use the notes prepared by themselves or borrow from their friends? My son told me some of his friends borrowed from others.
2) I understand from my son that the textbook does not cover certain topics taught. How do the students get more comprehensive notes from these topics? I noted that some are selling notes on Carousell. Any ideas if any of you have bought and these notes help or not?
3) Thought of getting him a tutor too. Any recommendation for a private one or small group tutor?
Thank you!

[SG_KP1]

In Upper Sec, does the number of non-examinable classes decline? Or, is the 2nd Math, 2nd Science, and 2nd Humanities all on top of what they are doing in Sec 1-2? Understand that in general the days/hours are longer in Upper Sec but wondering if any other time is freed up during the school day.

[hwachie]

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In Upper Sec, does the number of non-examinable classes decline? Or, is the 2nd Math, 2nd Science, and 2nd Humanities all on top of what they are doing in Sec 1-2? Understand that in general the days/hours are longer in Upper Sec but wondering if any other time is freed up during the school day.

Yes, from what I rmb, no longer have to take Art/Music and Infocomm lessons in Upper Sec.

Math will be counted as 2 academic units (i.e. count twice when computing MSG) and only needed to take one test for both E and A Math, but I recall my Sec 4 EOY was an exception where we had separate E Math and A Math papers.