Networking Group - JCs General
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bbbay\" post_id=\"2099945\" time=\"1677935627\" user_id=\"175278:
And so they are not the same. One is a content-based subject and can be taken at H2 level. It has dual purposes and is not the same as fulfilling the MT criterion. However, both MT and 4th subject will not be included if it does not improve the UAS score.
If all 4 content base are H2, like before, the lowest scoring H2 will be treated as H1. So the backup is achieved: the top 3 scoring H2 subjects will go into UAS calculation. The lowest scoring H2 will be treated as H1. When the back up is completed, this H1 will have the same impact as MT- include in UAS calculation only if they improve the UAS. No? -
sushi88\" post_id=\"2099939\" time=\"1677930921\" user_id=\"100857:
Hi sushi88,
It is pretty clear to me too except for the contrasting H2 subject, if it can be used as the 3H2 calculation as Best 3.
My gut tells me that it can be because in the chart, it's only about BEST 3 so that as many kids can apply to the 7 unis as possible.
However, how does it work for Uni application in detail? Something the universities need to relook at their admission criteria and advise?
For example,
BCME student scores ACAA, GP=A
Then score is RP70 but can apply for Medicine or not (?) in NUS(for eg) since Chemistry was not used in the UAS computation. Current criteria is a pass in Chemistry and all 4H2 are used in the calculation.
1. would it be changed to minimum grade condition required for Chemistry or
2. the UAS computation must include Chemistry or
3. the gate is really wider now to accept RP70 or AAA/A as the only condition as long as Chemistry has been taken as a H2 subject and pass?
This contrasting subject can also impact all other courses with a pre-requisite. Of course, we always say if the pre-requisite subject is not strong, don't try. It is still good to clarify how the university requirements will change, if any, with this new UAS.
Indeed, u have asked a very good, intelligent question. Thank you, for raising such valid good question in the forum.
Example
say,
For NUS certain faculty admission, the backbone PRE-REQUISITE subject for admission entry into these faculty is none other than this important subject ... Chemistry. Definitely, not Physics, for such a faculty.
Physics, is the pre-requisite subject, for Engineering faculty.
Since year 2026 is expecting many candidates to achieve a perfect score of
70,
for those students who have taken PCME (4 H2 A-level subjects) and say, who happen to have scored
ACAA / plus an A for GP,
in the corresponding order for each subject,
that is, sadly,
had scored \"C\" for Chemistry,
Let's say,
in Year 2026,
amongst the yearly (annual) 3000 to 4000+ applicants for that highly popular in demand faculty, out of these number, say shortlisted only 50% of the applicants ie. say, shortlist 1500 to 2000 applicants -
then,
will they throw out & reject shortlisting those candidates who unfortunately did not score an A in H2 Chemisty, even though these students did happen to acquire a perfect score of maximum 70 ?
No doubt,
these students have acquired a perfect score of 3 As in H2 (Physics, Maths and Econs), but sadly not in H2 Chemistry.
Actually, the one who can answer this question is not the Junior College, because even the JCs wont know. Is beyond the scope & boundary of the JCs. Instead, this question has to be answered by the individual faculty of admission itself, under this new \"maximum 70 points\" implementation. Because this is something totally new to all the NUS faculty department courses of study, since MOE announced this new system very recently. -
iRabbit\" post_id=\"2099867\" time=\"1677911275\" user_id=\"51587:
Pressed like button at first instance.
I feel that the most precious present a sch can gift a student is the attribute of grit - the willingness to accept challenges, the courage to accept failures, the determination to stand up, and finally, the perseverance to try again.
Grit, not straight As, is what will determine how successful one's kid will be in future.
But not all children are the same. We parents most will wish to have our kids in top x%, get into RI, take up leadership roles, 10 extra subjects, get RA, and claim a few scholarships. Face challenges with grit and emerge as a \"success\" case.
But the reality is that for that fraction of x%, we may be sacrificing how many other children who are just not the same types of species. These top kids can still pursue their goals even if we are lowering the bar. They can still build a stronger character from their own urges rather than an external bar if they wishes to do so. Not saying to groom a gen of strawberries children by lowering the bar. Some kids just have to have their own free time. But they are not goofing around. Could be they are seeking their own purpose. Part and parcel of finding their own identity and growing up.
In 20 years time, we will either have a sg with our own grown up children nurtured by our very own parents in the health sector, education, finance etc or a sg with foreign talents in our essential services becauses our next door kids cannot make it through our own system.
Friend who migrated to Oz coz cost of health care in sg is high, no children. In Oz, ppl in healthcare are mostly foreigners from developing countries. Go to other countries, and we can see sg in 20 to 30 years time. -
00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2099949\" time=\"1677972798\" user_id=\"143605:
It’s good to say that we should encourage children to accept challenges and the courage to accept failures, but how many parents are willing to have a score of D7 to F9 or < 40% in their report book or cert cos the child is trying something out of his / her comfort zone? Even with a H1/H2 that won’t matter, how many are willing to let the child try out a course like theater studies to do an experimental theater piece that probably won’t score well? The default position for most would be to do a course that the child can do well in, cos you know, back up and just in case and all that jazz.
…
Not saying to groom a gen of strawberries children by lowering the bar.
…
The problem isn’t with a gen of strawberries, it’s with the gen of strawberries farmers that we have already cultivated. -
Education minister: “it’s not difficult to change policy. It’s changing of mind set that is difficult.”
Systems are changing slowly towards more balance education. More should come, after the usual careful reviewing of effects from pass changes by the ministry. But again
Education minister: “it’s not difficult to change policy. It’s changing of mind set that is difficult.” -
bbbay\" post_id=\"2099952\" time=\"1677978648\" user_id=\"175278:
Government should also change their mindset.
Education minister: “it’s not difficult to change policy. It’s changing of mind set that is difficult.”
Singaporeans know the importance of education. So why capped our local Uni enrollment at 30%-40% of every cohort of the local population?
Medical faculty can afford to have more places, given that Singapore has a rapidly aging population, more medical doctors are needed in the years ahead. Hopefully, with more medical doctors, can also help cut down our medical expenses.
Friend’s niece applied to study medicine but she couldn’t get in. She was instead given a place in Pharmacy. Fast forward, after graduation, when she was dispensing medication at the hospital as a Pharmacist, she saw one group of newly arrived doctors from Philippines/Myanmar. She wondered why she was not given the chance to pursue her medical degree yet we are now resorting to massively import foreign doctors? -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2099953\" time=\"1677982006\" user_id=\"17023:
Government should also change their mindset.
Singaporeans know the importance of education. So why capped our local Uni enrollment at 30%-40% of every cohort of the local population?
Medical faculty can afford to have more places, given that Singapore has a rapidly aging population, more medical doctors are needed in the years ahead. Hopefully, with more medical doctors, can also help cut down our medical expenses.
Friend’s niece applied to study medicine but she couldn’t get in. She was instead given a place in Pharmacy. Fast forward, after graduation, when she was dispensing medication at the hospital as a Pharmacist, she saw one group of newly arrived doctors from Philippines/Myanmar. She wondered why she was not given the chance to pursue her medical degree yet we are now resorting to massively import foreign doctors?
Look at Taiwan, they have more than 100 uni. I heard as long student pass their 高考, they can enroll into Uni. The quality of their degrees are questioned.
Because no matter how many places open to Singaporean, after serving bond, most of them will leave public services and go into private practice. What the niece saw was doctors brought in to support public service.
It’s the bigger pictures, which many of us may not have the perspective on. -
Reading what this writer wrote about the education/parenting scene. Quoting it here: Singapore is at a juncture when the internal contradictions of its hyper-competitive system are becoming apparent, causing much angst, from the low- to middle- to high-income residents. They worry if they can attain the essentials of modern life – a home, job, school for their children and caregiving for frail family members. Those who are wealthy, still worry – about access to good schools and whether their children can do as well in a game they themselves excelled in. (https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/singapore-dream-turned-sour-how-upgrading-and-a-culture-of-getting-ahead-became-corrosive)
Those of us with the means, we have to admit there is some kind of headstart that we can give our children, if we want. But if overdone, everyone’s (parents I mean us too) mental health suffers and the children burn out early. I like how the ministry re-shuffles how the “game” is played. When the same game is played over and over again (with the same rules), the players (parents+students) get better at gaming it. Because it becomes a matter of who knew the game better, who played it safe, who drilled more and thus get better outcomes - no room for creativity after some point!
The recent news is not unexpected because all around us we can hear the noises getting louder - on reducing stress for the students, less emphasis on academics and more focus on other skills for the new future - glad someone is listening! Parents who can see the big picture knows - the world is changing and sg also need to adjust ourselves. No doubt rp70 means a tighter range of results and maybe more students on equal footing. So how do we differentiate ourselves?
If I am a school or a teacher in a school, I will have to think about how else I can “push” my students to do better, now that there are less check points (eg mid year exams) to “frighten” parents/students enough for them to buck up or get additional help like external or home tuition outside of school. Or how to pivot in an era of “life beyond grades”. We have to admit sometimes it becomes a matter of studying for the sake of good grades for a compulsory subject in an exam, and not studying to learn new knowledge. I will have to think about how I can better engage my students to do more self directed learning so that my job can be easier. How to make them want to learn, instead of waiting for that result slip or that “compulsory subject” excuse to motivate them?
If I am a parent or a student, well I definitely have to recognize the focus is shifting. Those who sees the cup half empty will always feel the stress no matter what kind of games they are playing, or how the rules change. The “game” is slowly changing to be no longer a race of how many correct answers one can give (leave that to ChatGPT) but the other attributes that a robot/machine don’t have (yet). We have to prepare ourselves for jobs that do not even exist now, and the ones who do well will be the ones who dare to take up a new challenge. Indeed changing mindsets is important - but more importantly, moulding a mindset that is always open to ideas and changes! That’s the lifelong skill they need.
By the way if I am on the selection panel and if a student showcases 变脸, breathe fire or swallow swords, I won’t be impressed. I will be wondering why showcase such an outdated talent that no one is interested in now, and on top of it it’s detrimental to one’s physical health! My point is - no matter what tricks u have up your sleeves, stay relevant!
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floppy\" post_id=\"2099950\" time=\"1677977471\" user_id=\"97579:
Doesnt mean i cannot empathise, as parents we have a tough job. No Moe or govt will prescribe a clear set of instructions for parents to follow and be held accountable when our kids didnt turn out well.
It’s good to say that we should encourage children to accept challenges and the courage to accept failures, but how many parents are willing to have a score of D7 to F9 or < 40% in their report book or cert cos the child is trying something out of his / her comfort zone? Even with a H1/H2 that won’t matter, how many are willing to let the child try out a course like theater studies to do an experimental theater piece that probably won’t score well? The default position for most would be to do a course that the child can do well in, cos you know, back up and just in case and all that jazz.
The problem isn’t with a gen of strawberries, it’s with the gen of strawberries farmers that we have already cultivated.
For me, i only see life will be harder for my kid. When she faces difficulty, i hope she has something to turn to. Many kids i know, stop piano completely after getting grade 8 in p4 or younger. So their goal is to pass grade 8 so that they can stop piano. Very sad. My wish has always been that my child can use music and piano for self expression, purge their feelings and de-stress themselves from challenges they face in studies and life.
人之出。it's hard but i remind myself, one is born to be kind, curious and wanting to improve. But if we always rely on exams, it shows we believe otherwise, that one is lazy and remain in stagnation.
We all hear abt how there are kids study hard in law, medicine because thats what their parents wanted. But once graduated, they do something else, what they never get to do. -
“Singapore Dream is intense interpersonal competition. Be the top student in school. Outbid other buyers for that home or car. Be No. 1 in your job. Such notions are inbred in Singaporeans. “
Not true for me and those around me leh.
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