Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
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autolycus\" post_id=\"2094281\" time=\"1672935721\" user_id=\"16143:
Why No takers ?
The MGS IP was meant to parallel the ACS(I) IP, but it isn't the same. The preparation is somewhat equivalent.
MOE allowed all the IP schools to make their own choices of curriculum and partnerships. Initially, ACS(I) attempted to 'sell' the IBDP to SCGS and NYGHS as well as MGS, but there were no takers. It was only in 2011 that someone was officially asked to help design an IB-compatible IP for MGS. MGS doesn't offer the IB, only the S1-4 IP leading to IB.
because
girls' schools (SCGS + NYGH) both prefer to stick to IP-A-level curriculum.
SCGS prefer to join (Catholic High + St Nick), for A-level (@Eunoia JC). SCGS also did not join SJI, for IB.
RGS, naturally will follow RI (A-level).
The same for NYGH, naturally follow her paired-up partner, Hwa Chong (A-level). -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2094283\" time=\"1672945827\" user_id=\"35251:
No, it wasn't like that at all.
Why No takers ?
because
girls' schools (SCGS + NYGH) both prefer to stick to IP-A-level curriculum.
SCGS prefer to join (Catholic High + St Nick), for A-level (@Eunoia JC). SCGS also did not join SJI, for IB.
RGS, naturally will follow RI (A-level).
The same for NYGH, naturally follow her paired-up partner, Hwa Chong (A-level).
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autolycus\" post_id=\"2094289\" time=\"1672968308\" user_id=\"16143:
Then,
No, it wasn't like that at all.
can explain why
( SCGS, NYGH, RGS )
reject / turn down joining forces, with ACSI ?
Why \"No takers\", then ? -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2094292\" time=\"1672972769\" user_id=\"35251:
SCGS wanted to remain independent IP for the longest time. In the end, they formed an awkward coalition. Culturally different from St Nicholas' and Catholic High.
Then,
can explain why
( SCGS, NYGH, RGS )
reject / turn down joining forces, with ACSI ?
Why \"No takers\", then ?
NYGHS also wanted to remain independent, but clearly they are a natural feeder for HCI (JC).
RGSS and RI had no real choice but to collaborate, again, as natural feeders for RI (JC).
Similarly, it should have been ACS(I) + MGS from the beginning, but it didn't start off that way.
I won't go into details though. Many people still alive.
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autolycus\" post_id=\"2094281\" time=\"1672935721\" user_id=\"16143:
Hi autolycus
IB.
In the assessment for IB intake in Sec 2 (from O level), is MT/HMT taken into consideration of the overall results?
If one with MT vs another with HMT, and one with HCL has overall of <80% vs excl HCL is 85%.
MT/HMT score is not critical across the different areas of year 5 and 6 of IB, though it is still compulsory in sec levels. -
cocacoco\" post_id=\"2094463\" time=\"1673146497\" user_id=\"194809:
Yes, those results are taken into account. The main thing is that one of the subjects is a second language. In Year 5 and 6, the score for the second language (Group 2—Language Acquisition) is integral to the overall score, max 7 points.
Hi autolycus
In the assessment for IB intake in Sec 2 (from O level), is MT/HMT taken into consideration of the overall results?
If one with MT vs another with HMT, and one with HCL has overall of <80% vs excl HCL is 85%.
MT/HMT score is not critical across the different areas of year 5 and 6 of IB, though it is still compulsory in sec levels. -
autolycus\" post_id=\"2094469\" time=\"1673150974\" user_id=\"16143:
If A taking CL get 85% vs B taking HCL get 80% but without HCL is above 85%?
Yes, those results are taken into account. The main thing is that one of the subjects is a second language. In Year 5 and 6, the score for the second language (Group 2—Language Acquisition) is integral to the overall score, max 7 points. -
cocacoco\" post_id=\"2094471\" time=\"1673152481\" user_id=\"194809:
Each determination is on a case-by-case basis. If I were chairing the committee, there are two kinds of considerations: 1) if we admit A, we know for sure that A will take CL (in some form) during the IB years 5-6, and A will almost certainly score 7 points, which is good for A's results; 2) if we admit B, we know that B is an excellent student who does not have to take CL at all if she passes HCL at S4. This means that both A and B will do well, but B has more options for the IB, since passing HCL (which she certainly will) meets MOE requirements and she can then do ANY language she wants for IB second language.
If A taking CL get 85% vs B taking HCL get 80% but without HCL is above 85%?
Which student would I pick? I'd pick B if forced to, but if I could, I'd pick both. That's not to say that the current MGS team would do what I'd do, of course. -
That’s means A is certain to get invited to apply?
B will not get invited but can request to apply?
Also dependent on number of applicants? -
00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2094475\" time=\"1673154314\" user_id=\"143605:
I suspect MGS would invite both. However, life is uncertain, and things change.
That's means A is certain to get invited to apply?
B will not get invited but can request to apply?
Also dependent on number of applicants?
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