Networking Group - JCs General

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doodbug\" post_id=\"2120981\" time=\"1697683508\" user_id=\"13281:

As far as I am aware, there is no prerequisite requirement to have done upper Sec Literature or History, to read the corresponding subjects at H2 level. Subjects like China Studies in English, also do not have a prerequisite. Neither does Computing, though some schools administer an entry test. I am not sure about Geog - do check with the JC involved? I would be surprised if upper Secondary Geog is a prerequisite. To do Geog at NUS has no prerequisites at all, not even secondary school Geog.

Thanks. So happen that after sch briefing on the subjects, my kid decided to switch to elective history. Both her Geo and History are quite on par in lower sec, but apparently the history topics taught in upp sec seem to be more interesting to her.

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SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2121099\" time=\"1697778613\" user_id=\"188234:

One example is below. Entering via JAE should be able to take H2 E Lit, Geo, History, or Econ.

https://admindev.hci.edu.sg/uploads/A_Level_Subjects_info_for_2023_JC_1_final_16_Sep22_c094b530ad.pdf

Thank you.

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It seems like the requirements for taking subj at different levels are more to do with students aptitude and appetite. Glad to know that students do have options of either H1 or H2 to choose from for contrasting subj, without prerequisite except for Math. Will have to find out more at individual JC websites.


The student I personally know in RI year 5 was encouraged to take 4H2. But she is likely to drop one to H1.

[doodbug]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2121126\" time=\"1697803673\" user_id=\"175278:

There will always be exceptions, and it will be very small number of cases. What I am saying next is in general. I have this belief students that make it into HCI/RI through PSLE result, statistically speaking, would continue to do well enough to be able take on the challenge in attempting 4 H2 subjects in J1(If they chose not to is another matter). Because they are around the top 3% of the cohort. Let factor in some slip up in performance in the 4 years in secondary. in general , these students performance should still be within the top 10% level of the cohort. I think the GPA requirement at Sec 4 still should not be out of reach with a the top 10% performance. So i think large majority of these HCI/RI students (thru PSLE) could qualify for 4 H2. I am not a statistician or an educator. But to me it is reasonable to assume qualify to attempt 4 H2 in J1 is a norm and not an exception for majority of HCI/RI students. Unless the Sec 4 GPA is set to say a top 6 % standard, to maintain a very high standard to attempt 4 H2 and exclude those students with more than slight slip up after their good PSLE performance

Majority of students in HCI will qualify for 4 H2s - the criteria is not unreasonably set.

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doodbug\" post_id=\"2121150\" time=\"1697857911\" user_id=\"13281:

Majority of students in HCI will qualify for 4 H2s - the criteria is not unreasonably set.

Thks for the info. Glad to know that. I think as long students tried their best, they should be happy with themselves

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Thanks everyone, i learnt a lot from all your sharing and enjoyed the discussions from different perspectives.

:thankyou: Merlioningermany, Slmkhoo, Doodbug, SGP1, Phtthp, Bbbay

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Taking H3 subject is mostly out of personal interest. Does taking H3 offers any practical benefit? Anyone can share experiences exactly how H3 subject has practically benefited the student?

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bbbay\" post_id=\"2121249\" time=\"1697955944\" user_id=\"175278:

Taking H3 subject is mostly out of personal interest. Does taking H3 offers any practical benefit? Anyone can share experiences exactly how H3 subject has practically benefited the student?

I understand that H3 grading is different for H1, H2. Only pass, merit, distinction or ungraded. The content could be uni level. So if the kid alr already know which course he will choose and has spare capacity, this could be an advantage if he can cope with his other workload.

But for many, taking H3 is for ticking one of the many boxes to enhance their portfolio for scholarship application.

Other parents please do share more or correct.

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00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2121251\" time=\"1697957635\" user_id=\"143605:

I understand that H3 grading is different for H1, H2. Only pass, merit, distinction or ungraded. The content could be uni level. So if the kid alr already know which course he will choose and has spare capacity, this could be an advantage if he can cope with his other workload.

But for many, taking H3 is for ticking one of the many boxes to enhance their portfolio for scholarship application.

Other parents please do share more or correct.

There are several reasons, and some students probably have a mixture of reasons for taking H3? The ones you state are probably the primary ones - getting a head start on uni (but some students take H3 in a subject that they don't intend to take at uni), enhancing portfolio, and scholarship applications.

Others could be: enhancing uni applications (for some overseas ones, and some local courses that are highly competitive and not determined purely on grades), and for stretching (for those students who like to feel stretched).

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I read some courses in Uni allow exemption of modules for students taken relevant H3 subjects. Anyone know if this is true.