2023 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2011)

[bbbay]

Prior FSBB , a student with PSLE score good enough for Express can opt to downgrade to NA stream (assuming barely make it to Express , opt for NA stream instead). Same reasoning, In the current FSBB, a student with AL18, should be allowed to downgrade to “PG3/PG2” (21-22 range) posting group too isn’t it?

[momoj]

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2118799\" time=\"1694304554\" user_id=\"188234:

You first enter G3/G2/G1, which have the same score ranges as the old Express/NA/NT. Each school then has its own COP for each course based on student choice/supply.

You cannot enter G2 (or the old NA) if you score AL20 or better. FSBB has to do with mixed form classes and the ability to take subjects at a higher level (for example, G2 can take at G3 level if AL5 or better).

More or less, the entry mechanism has not changed from last year and course COPs should be about the same (need to see what happens with the schools that are adding G2, i.e. Cresent Girls, Tanjong Katong Girls, Tanjong Katong Secondary).

Thank you.
:scared: Wow in this case it really limits the choices of secondary schools.. for AL18 example, out of 3 nearby schools only 1 has Express COP 13-19. And AL18 doesn't fall in the range of Normal for other 2 schools either. =(

That means we will know the child AL score results then select the 6 choices of schools based on their COP?

[00skyblue00]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2118812\" time=\"1694309545\" user_id=\"175278:

Prior FSBB , a student with PSLE score good enough for Express can opt to downgrade to NA stream (assuming barely make it to Express , opt for NA stream instead). Same reasoning, In the current FSBB, a student with AL18, should be allowed to downgrade to “PG3/PG2” (21-22 range) posting group too isn’t it?

If a kid qualifies for the express stream (<=AL20), his choice is based on the COP for each school's express stream, whether in tscore, AL or preFSBB/SBB or FSBB era.

Kid A with AL14 cannot qualify for BPGH but kid B with AL21 can. Kid A cannot opt for G2/NA stream even though he prefers BPGH as a school choice.

Came across a case of kid with score range ard AL19 before PSLE. Parents in dilemma. By any logic, one should aims to work harder to get a better result but on the other hand it is hard to swallow, the limited choice of schools with COP of AL19 in express stream vs schools with COP of AL21-23 for G2/NA and better reputation. Esp in FSBB, one can take G3 subjects with better AL. So made them wonder if the years of tuition in the weakest chinese subject is worth the sweat and tears.

[SG_KP1]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118814\" time=\"1694309931\" user_id=\"153522:

Thank you.
:scared: Wow in this case it really limits the choices of secondary schools.. for AL18 example, out of 3 nearby schools only 1 has Express COP 13-19. And AL18 doesn't fall in the range of Normal for other 2 schools either. =(

That means we will know the child AL score results then select the 6 choices of schools based on their COP?

Yes, first just get the results slip and see what course/stream the student is eligible for. If <= AL20, will need to select schools based on the Express/G3 COPs. If AL21-AL22, will need to decide whether to go for Express/G3 or NA/G2.

Best of luck for the upcoming LC and then the written papers.

[momoj]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2118815\" time=\"1694311288\" user_id=\"143605:

If a kid qualifies for the express stream (<=AL20), his choice is based on the COP for each school's express stream, whether in tscore, AL or preFSBB/SBB or FSBB era.

Kid A with AL14 cannot qualify for BPGH but kid B with AL21 can. Kid A cannot opt for G2/NA stream even though he prefers BPGH as a school choice.

Came across a case of kid with score range ard AL19 before PSLE. Parents in dilemma. By any logic, one should aims to work harder to get a better result but on the other hand it is hard to swallow, the limited choice of schools with COP of AL19 in express stream vs schools with COP of AL21-23 for G2/NA and better reputation. Esp in FSBB, one can take G3 subjects with better AL. So made them wonder if the years of tuition in the weakest chinese subject is worth the sweat and tears.

Yea it makes me wonder too, to get into a lower COP express school, score lower which means higher AL to fit into the same school of NA stream.

[zac's mum]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2118812\" time=\"1694309545\" user_id=\"175278:

Prior FSBB , a student with PSLE score good enough for Express can opt to downgrade to NA stream (assuming barely make it to Express , opt for NA stream instead). Same reasoning, In the current FSBB, a student with AL18, should be allowed to downgrade to “PG3/PG2” (21-22 range) posting group too isn’t it?

Prior to FSBB also cannot downgrade stream. See this pic. Old system only if fall within 188-199 then you get a choice of stream (Express or NA):

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Under new system, similarly (nothing has changed), only if fall within AL21-22 then you get a choice of stream (G3 or G2).

AL18 is clearly G3 stream, and it will state PG3 on the PSLE results slip. No choice given.

After go into FSBB school, then certain subjects can be downgraded to G2 level if very weak.

[zac's mum]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118814\" time=\"1694309931\" user_id=\"153522:

Thank you.
:scared: Wow in this case it really limits the choices of secondary schools.. for AL18 example, out of 3 nearby schools only 1 has Express COP 13-19. And AL18 doesn't fall in the range of Normal for other 2 schools either. =(

That means we will know the child AL score results then select the 6 choices of schools based on their COP?

Hi momoj, i have sent u a PM.

[bbbay]

Under old system my niece qualified for NA but she opted for NT. That was why I formed the impression students have the choice to downgrade stream. Her score must have placed her in the “NA or NT” category. Thks all.

[sembgal]

lazygal21\" post_id=\"2118091\" time=\"1693620903\" user_id=\"115005:

hi,my twins didn't have maths tuition throughout pri school but both got AL1 for psle. I would say do not be just dependent on the questions the school set. I gave my kids throughout the year many many top schools exam papers to do to give them exposure to a variety of questions so that whatever the psle qns they throw out, at least my kids will at least have done something similar before and will not panic. But with 1 mth left before psle, not sure if it is too late to do that now.

It would be good to practise past 8 years actual PSLE papers and to compare the marks achieved by your child in his school prelim exam, against the marks he got from other school prelim exams papers and actual PSLE standard exam papers. You will know the difference once you have compared these 3 examples.

[Smartiepants55]

momoj\" post_id=\"2118788\" time=\"1694275781\" user_id=\"153522:

Hi,
Does anyone know how the COP works if the AL score doesn't fall in the express nor normal range?

For example school A:
Express 4-15
Normal 21 to 24
Child's AL score 18

Does that mean that the child cannot get into school A even for Normal?

Thank you.

If the child qualifies for Express stream eg: AL 20 and below, there is NO OPTION to choose NA Stream. This is a factual info that many misunderstands. DO NOT Listen to hear say. There is no option for NA Stream if the child qualifies for EXp. AL System, Only AL 21/22, there is an Exp/ NA Option. Aka: G3/ G2 Option.