2022 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (born in 2010)

[Kimkar]

hubble\" post_id=\"2090868\" time=\"1669689432\" user_id=\"130447:

Hi. Agree that you should, as far as possible, go with your DD's wishes. That said, would suggest that you consider which system is more suitable for your DD. At the risk of over-generalising, IB system is suitable for those who are more consistent all-year round, with lots of projects, etc. For those who are less hardworking & tend to \"chiong\" towards the end, the A levels may be less stressful (for the child & the parents, esp. from having to constantly cajole/nag/scold the child).

We went through that deliberation process last year.

All the best & congrats on your DD's excellent score!

The A level system now is much more stressful than our era...A level now is for the more consistent students. Just to share my DD with net L1R5 4 score is studying like never before even after end of j1 term like now. To get a stellar A level results cannot idle for the 1.5 years and chiong only exam! This is my observation.

[Imp75]

Kimkar\" post_id=\"2090963\" time=\"1669779280\" user_id=\"36967:

The A level system now is much more stressful than our era...A level now is for the more consistent students. Just to share my DD with net L1R5 4 score is studying like never before even after end of j1 term like now. To get a stellar A level results cannot idle for the 1.5 years and chiong only exam! This is my observation.

Is your dd in HCI or RI and taking specials?

[Kimkar]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2090970\" time=\"1669782880\" user_id=\"2358:

Is your dd in HCI or RI and taking specials?

Balloted out of RI, at NYJC now. Just decided on 1 H3 subject above 4 H2. But before taking up the H3, she already found the pace in JC much different from Sec sch.

[Imp75]

Kimkar\" post_id=\"2090971\" time=\"1669783266\" user_id=\"36967:

Balloted out of RI, at NYJC now. Just decided on 1 H3 subject above 4 H2. But before taking up the H3, she already found the pace in JC much different from Sec sch.

I see…..yes agree with u JC is the toughest 2y in the academic journey…..press on ok…..your gal is automatic enough to do own revision or work during holi but remember to take breaks to avoid burnouts when J2 starts ok cos they must finish the syllabus rather early to start A preps

[doodbug]

Kimkar\" post_id=\"2090963\" time=\"1669779280\" user_id=\"36967:

The A level system now is much more stressful than our era...A level now is for the more consistent students. Just to share my DD with net L1R5 4 score is studying like never before even after end of j1 term like now. To get a stellar A level results cannot idle for the 1.5 years and chiong only exam! This is my observation.

JC is very hard for my IP kid too, compared to Sec School.

[phtthp]

Kimkar\" post_id=\"2090971\" time=\"1669783266\" user_id=\"36967:

Balloted out of RI, at NYJC now. Just decided on 1 H3 subject above 4 H2. But before taking up the H3, she already found the pace in JC much different from Sec sch.

Hi Kimkar,

your daughter is taking H3 in which subject, at Nanyang JC ?

roughly, how many JC2 students are taking the same H3 subject, as your daughter ? More than 20 students?

[phtthp]

doodbug\" post_id=\"2090975\" time=\"1669783656\" user_id=\"13281:

JC is very hard for my IP kid too, compared to Sec School.

Hi doodbug,

your son or daughter in JC2, also doing H3, in which subject ?
How many students are taking the same H3 subject, as him (her) ?

[doodbug]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2090977\" time=\"1669783912\" user_id=\"35251:

Hi doodbug,

your son or daughter in JC2, also doing H3, in which subject ?
How many students are taking the same H3 subject, as him (her) ?

Enrolled in a H3, but not sure if committed/keen on it or not. Can drop any time. The H2s are still most important / critical. Different subjects will have different level of interest in H3. Can't really generalize. Every JC uses their own criteria to determine eligibility also. The university-conducted H3 enrolment is however, solely determined by the university.

[sharonkhoo]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2090974\" time=\"1669783529\" user_id=\"2358:

…..yes agree with u JC is the toughest 2y in the academic journey…..

Not sure why this is in the PSLE thread! Just want to say that it's only natural that every succeeding level of the academic journey is harder than the previous one. I think it would be sad if it gets easier. Some stress and striving is necessary for growth. If the child is really over-stretched and burned out, then perhaps the choice of path was not ideal, not that the path itself is a bad one for everyone.

And students who go on to competitive universities will say that A levels wasn't too bad in comparison.

[mystique_j]

Sorry for the ignorance but what is H2 and H3?