DSA 2023
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newbieks\" post_id=\"2098234\" time=\"1676773170\" user_id=\"178749:
My understanding is students use that Gap day (for year 5 onwards only every Wednesday) to do CCA or catch up school works too: watch online lesson videos. The principal mentioned before , after the GAP day started in 2020, subsequent A level results not much different compare prior Gap day implementation. That was before 2022 A level result announcement
RI implemented GAP day every week where there is no official lesson. They have their own good reasons for doing that. As the principal mention in news, their students are highly motivated so will make good use of the time to so something useful/meaningful. But I am sure Among the cohort there are less motivated kids as well. So if there is any apparent drop in their results now or in the future,this could be one factor? -
More on gap day in RI
https://rafflesyear56.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/72000511436-what-is-gap-day-
Also mentioned that most H2 lessons are online.. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2098238\" time=\"1676774735\" user_id=\"17023:
The 6% exit could be during RI (j /girls) y1 to 4 Transfer out (O level or overseas study)? I remember the National IP drop off rate is 6% too
If RI intake is 800 IP + 400 JAE but only left 1,126 taking A levels with them, that’s 6% of the cohort who could have quietly exited RI (for whatever reasons). And with a passing rate of 98%, 2% couldn’t clear A levels. That’s like 8% altogether. How to read and interpret this metric? -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2098217\" time=\"1676740883\" user_id=\"188234:
Not for the purpose of ranking schs.
For those that are interested in the cohort sizes (without regard to whether either school or policy is better), I found the following for RI number of students that took the A Level:
2022 = 1,126
2021 = 1,175
2020 = ?
2019 = 1,272
2018 = 1,190 (forum text, not from actual release)
2017 = 1,172
2016 = 1,186
Maybe 2019 and 2022 are both odd years (in opposite directions, for whatever reasons), and a bit under 1,200 is about normal? This would imply about 800 IPs (most continuing all the way through) + about 400 JAEs.
Again, purpose is for information only as to whether the difference in cohort sizes is a) 1,000 vs. 1,200 or larger or b) 50 - 100, as both have been thrown out by friendly participants. No conclusions or implications drawn.
It seemed like there were consolidating of resources in 2019. River valley high and Dunman high started accepting JAE students. A few mergers of JC in 2019 too. Was there increase of hci intake in 2019 too? -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2098217\" time=\"1676740883\" user_id=\"188234:
Edited, i am writing this Not for the purpose of ranking schs discussion.
For those that are interested in the cohort sizes (without regard to whether either school or policy is better), I found the following for RI number of students that took the A Level:
2022 = 1,126
2021 = 1,175
2020 = ?
2019 = 1,272
2018 = 1,190 (forum text, not from actual release)
2017 = 1,172
2016 = 1,186
Maybe 2019 and 2022 are both odd years (in opposite directions, for whatever reasons), and a bit under 1,200 is about normal? This would imply about 800 IPs (most continuing all the way through) + about 400 JAEs.
Again, purpose is for information only as to whether the difference in cohort sizes is a) 1,000 vs. 1,200 or larger or b) 50 - 100, as both have been thrown out by friendly participants. No conclusions or implications drawn.
It seemed like there were consolidating of resources in 2019. River valley high and Dunman high started accepting JAE students. A few mergers of JC in 2019 too. Was there increase of hci intake in 2019 too? -
Just sharing, not meant to side and top jc.
Friend’s boy entered HCI via DSA sports. Only had 230+ at psle.
Scored 3As, released on 17 Feb 2923. But GP and Econs suffered. Still i personally think he did beyond our expectations getting 83rp, sch played a big part, friends in sch too. Are there such cases we know from RI?
But if kid is selfdriven and ambitious, RI would be a playground to value add, can build portfolio to score overseas ivy league scholarship.
Depends on which type of kid. -
I kind of agree with a parent here, to know which type of kid our kids are, we can just see what they choose to do on a free day.
I know of one sec 4 boy last yr, he roam into a uni forum to discuss and learn uni physics with students and professor and he is in o level stream. -
Nice to see this DSA thread had descended into a spitting contest in the course of one weekend.
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jovovich\" post_id=\"2097712\" time=\"1676455496\" user_id=\"164000:
You can check out the school website to find out their requirements, under DSA exercise to yr 1 or something like that. It will have info on criteria, selection process etc
Dear parents, I'd like to ask : if I see a school that offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics and Mathematics) as DSA - what exactly are they looking for and what do we use to apply? For example, using Maths and Science as considered academics but in STEAM there's Maths and Science mentioned. Will robotics fall under here? -
pirate\" post_id=\"2098259\" time=\"1676783433\" user_id=\"66252:
Nice to see this DSA thread had descended into a spitting contest in the course of one weekend.
:roll:
Believe it started from page 21 at 8.46pm when someone said school A has better value add than school B….. well, stating facts and reporting official data is fine, but using half truths + half estimates + 100% personal opinion with no basis to support one’s point should be avoided….
Let’s be gracious and more responsible in our posts. Since this is a forum for parents and not kids, we should try to lead by example by not engaging in cyber bullying, “trash-talking” other schools and be more mindful of what we write and yes - to be more conscious of how we might hurt fellow parents when we make certain remarks. I am sure every parent agree with me that parenting is tough, and we are all trying our best. Since we are all in the same boat, let’s help each other out to make this parenting journey more enjoyable. As one of many silent readers on this forum, I believe quite a no of us sometimes cringe or laugh at what was said here and in other threads, can clearly spot the fear-mongers and pity the ones whose emotions got triggered along the way.. I always tell my kids to think before they speak, and maybe we parents should remind ourselves too…
Our job as parents is to support our children every step of the way, and there are many academic and non-academic “rounds” to clear - not just psle, o and a levels or which “top” school they go to. Happy parents who are open to learn from others = happy kids. And when our kids are happy, they are more likely to achieve their fullest potential. This is what we all want, isn’t it?
Ok getting out of here to watch the next round of battle at Physical:100. All the best to the dsa applicants and psle candidates!
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