* Nanyang JC (NYJC)
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bbbay\" post_id=\"2129729\" time=\"1708870577\" user_id=\"175278:
Dont make it sound 'ma chiam' like Rocket Science. Dont need compare.
IP JCs in this discussion exclude RI and HCI
It has to be S1 + JAE , because all IP JCs consist of students from both intakes, and NYJC is 100 % JAE intake. Further complication is different IP JCs has different IP/JAE % mix. was having a pm discussion with another parent on it. I am thinking , with a back of the evelope types of estimation: NYJC does not take in any IP students but 100 % of its intake are relatively stronger O level result students. other IP JCs, although consist of “stronger prior S1 result” IP students, may be “diluted” by a large % of relatively weaker than NYJC’s JAE O level results students . I know it’s coarse but treat it as just a coffee shop talk. the net , “prior academic performance” of NYJC students could be better than say EJC. (This Is debatable on how accurate my way of working out is).
For this moment let’s treat my conclusion is the case, of NYJC is having academically stronger student than EJC. If NYJC is having stronger student to begin with, it is entirely expected for it to perform better than EJC. Not bcos its curriculum is better than EJC.
If my way of calculate the net , “prior academic performance” of NYJC and EJC is wrong, and instead, EJC is having stronger students to begin with, then NYJC better A level performance than EJC is indeed commendable. And NYJC’s curriculum could be the reason and worth praising.
Or, it could be combination of NYJC students’ strength plus its curriculum. Or none of them- I am totally off the track
Simply Nyjc has performed very well, kudos to NYJC students’ strength + its excellently crafted Nyjc curriculum. -
Saying one group is academically strong just for their better A level results is too broad stroke.
A level result is only one-off measurement. There is still a long journey ahead after A level. Studying for exam requires discipline and effort, for students in same abilities level that is. There is no magic or secret formula.
Unless we have more evident to suggest that after A level, and after tertiary education and even into workforce, these students continue to do better.
What’s remarkable is nyjc’s mean this yr, very close to ri’s and even more so hci’s.
From their median and mean and the general hearsay, (no firsthand info), the sch’s effort played a crucial role.
I believe all jcs provide same std curriculum for A levels. It’s the method use to deliver this same curriculum and their emphasis that differ.
RI has higher median, is expected. Their intake of top students are supposingly distinctive. -
I am neutral.
Brasileethiopa\" post_id=\"2129730\" time=\"1708877991\" user_id=\"204136:
if you have the time, you may want to read prior postings that lead up to this. To know the reason. Not comparing. For learning a thing or 2, to reduce stress of future generation.Dont make it sound 'ma chiam' like Rocket Science. Dont need compare.
Simply Nyjc has performed very well, kudos to NYJC students’ strength + its excellently crafted Nyjc curriculum.
What is the reason you think it’s due to its student strength? Many others are surprise that NYJC does better than IP JCs. They think it should not happen, bcos IP students are suppose to be stronger than JAE students. If they don’t think IP suppose to be stronger than JAE, then they should not be surprise. Not doubting your view. Maybe you know something we don’t. Good if we can have some supporting facts.
I don’t have much facts. That is why I am having this discussion on forum and hoping others can agree or refute it, with facts if possible, or own experiences as next best thing, or alternate perspectives00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2129734\" time=\"1708900099\" user_id=\"143605:
I think it’s same syllabus for all JCs - what students will learn and tested on. Curriculum is how the contents will be taught. Delivery method and emphasis to me fall under how contents are taught , which is under curriculum. All same level schools will have the same MOE syllabus. But some schools may adopt different curriculum, especially those autonomous secondary schools/independent schools. One HCI JC teacher told parents during J1 school visit, that students should know what they are “signing up for”, because HCI JC curriculum is tough. Some students who want to challenge themselves, will choose schools’ with tougher curriculum.
I believe all jcs provide same std curriculum for A levels. It's the method use to deliver this same curriculum and their emphasis that differ.
I agree, possibly, it’s NYJC’s method of teaching and emphasis (curriculum) that resulted in their good A level performance, from heresay too. Am trying to have some certainties by ruling out other factors. -
U were talking abt academic part and A level results. So curriculum is what i was referring to.
In general there are academic curriculum, cca (co curricular activities ) , talent prog, character building, leadership etc.
The academic curriculum in sg are not very different tbh. Esp among the better known schools. I do believe the significance is the delivery. In broad stroke IP schools are supposed to lead in independent learning.
I should not spell out any further. -
i also agree that delivery of the academic curriculum may be one of the main factors contributing to the yoy better results performance. Seeing how my dd and her classmates fared and improved, gained her confidence from J1 to J2. Of course, I m also applauding the students who have put in tremendous efforts in the exam. Picking up from defeats in (one of ) the most difficult CT or prelim papers and still continue to put in alot of faith in themselves and the teachers.
I understand the ex-principal Mr Low, will also do a few walk-around to offer packed dinner to the students in the school campus at night, before CT or exam period. Caring teachers and principal is one of the draw.
Below is the slide on record performance in the recent A level results briefing.
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impressive results!!! all other schools are catching up… NYJC better not slack!!! haha congrats to all the kids for finally getting rid of A levels… another milestone hit
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Dino\" post_id=\"2129740\" time=\"1708911316\" user_id=\"6726:
Don't worry, Dino
impressive results!!! all other schools are catching up....... NYJC better not slack!!! haha congrats to all the kids for finally getting rid of A levels..... another milestone hit
Nanyang Junior College has already caught up, miraculously !
Who would have thought that,
once upon a time, back then in year 200x, from L1R5 close to 20 points, today, twenty years later, in year 2024, the Cut off point for NYJC has become transformed to ...
nett 5 (Science) ?
Indeed, NYJC has come a long way & will continue to excel
Holistically !
Well done, NYJCians
Once an NYJCian, forever an NYJCian !
Keep up your good work:-)
Continue to up hold the name of your beloved college high up, deep inside your heart, even if u leave NYJC, step into society to work.
Remember. Don't forget.
Even if u have excelled academically in your GCE A-level results, ALWAYS remain grateful. Be grateful to who ?
Grateful to your
( parents & JC teachers), who have supported you silently (quietly) from behind, with lots of love, care & concern shown.
Why, be grateful ?
Because
You will not be where you are today, if not for your
beloved (parents + JC teachers) strong, powerful pillar of support !
Gratitude
Yin shui si yuan
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Stressful year for this year J2 due to the high standard set by their seniors. Jia you CT 23xx. You can do it too!! 💪💪💪
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Performance of 2023 A level batch of NYJCians (born in 2005), reported.
The H1 and H2 subjects, in which 2023 JC(2) students have attained outstanding record performance are :-
1) for H2 subjects
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- H2 Chemistry
- H2 Computing
- H2 Further Mathematics
- H2 Mathematics
- H2 Translation
2) for H1 subjects
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- H1 General Paper (GP)
- H1 Project Work (PW) -
Let’s say we transplant the same curriculum into a lower tier JC, I do not think the the said JC will float to 3rd place (after RI and HCI). So we can’t say that the caliber of NYJC’s intake does not make a difference.
What I have heard is that NYJC teachers are good and caring. I think that makes a lot of difference.
Another reason NYJC has produced good results could be due to the previous policy (dare I say, loophole) that Arts students can do PCME/BCME. As we all know that for Arts (Humanities) subjects, marking can be very subjective. You thought you did well but the markers may think otherwise so your expected A in Econs (or GP or Literature) may become a C.
We shall see how NYJC will perform moving forward. I do not think NYJC can go back to reviving the policy as it is now on MOE’s radar and visible to the whole SG.
Someone shared in KSP before, another reason could be NYJC’s strategy is to get students to focus on 3H2 and 1H1 whereas RI/HCI/EJC/VJC etc. will push for 4H2. I would say the 3H2 focus is a good strategy for NYJC.
So I am curious to know, 3-5yrs down the road, how will the new A level marking system (RP70) affect NYJC standing when all JCs focus on doing well for 3H2s.
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