River Valley High School [*IP]

[WeiHan]

justsay:

WeiHan:

How is the GPA in rv calculated? example 91-100 (gpa=4), 81-90 (gpa=3.5) ?

For each subject,
75 and above = A1 = 4.0
70-74 = A2 = 3.5
65-69 = B3 = 3.0
60-64 = B4 = 2.5
and so on.

After which, they will take the average of all subjects as the GPA. Max GPA is 4.0

One student may have higher raw score but lower GPA as compared to another student who has lower raw score.

DD mentioned that the teacher told them that there may be some changes so that it is fairer for those with high raw score. Not sure will they implement though.

Thanks for the explanation.
I presume only year 2 to year 6 will be eligible to get the $1000 subsidies for overeseas assignment? Or do year 6 go for overeseas assigment since they are suppose to be very busy preparing for A level.

[Augmum]

justsay:

WeiHan:

How is the GPA in rv calculated? example 91-100 (gpa=4), 81-90 (gpa=3.5) ?

For each subject,
75 and above = A1 = 4.0
70-74 = A2 = 3.5
65-69 = B3 = 3.0
60-64 = B4 = 2.5
and so on.

I like RV GPA ranking system, :love: as it is proportionally decrease with decrease in raw marks

Unlike DHS GPA ranking system, which decreases disporportionally.
Imagine getting raw marks of 69, instead of 70
the pupil's GPA can drop from 3.6 ( at least 70) to 2.8 (at least 60) as there are NO separate ranking be it B3 or B4.

and besides that, it not easy to get GPA = 4.0
becos that will required A+ ( which is 80 and above) not 75.

[rosecy]

sall:

Finally, the trial for all the CCA is done. Is there a 2nd trial or audition? :?

some ccas may hold a 2nd trial for shortlisted students. heard infocomm club even have an interview for shortlisted students.

[rosecy]

WeiHan:

I presume only year 2 to year 6 will be eligible to get the $1000 subsidies for overeseas assignment? Or do year 6 go for overeseas assigment since they are suppose to be very busy preparing for A level.

it is only for year 1 to 5.

[Augmum]

btw, Weihan, juz curious whether u are an ex-RV ??

[jtoh]

Augmum:

justsay:

[quote=\"WeiHan\"]How is the GPA in rv calculated? example 91-100 (gpa=4), 81-90 (gpa=3.5) ?

For each subject,
75 and above = A1 = 4.0
70-74 = A2 = 3.5
65-69 = B3 = 3.0
60-64 = B4 = 2.5
and so on.

I like RV GPA ranking system, :love: as it is proportionally decrease with decrease in raw marks

Unlike DHS GPA ranking system, which decreases disporportionally.
Imagine getting raw marks of 69, instead of 70
the pupil's GPA can drop from 3.6 ( at least 70) to 2.8 (at least 60) as there are separate ranking be it B3 or B4.

and besides that, it not easy to get GPA = 4.0
becos that will required A+ ( which is 80 and above) not 75.[/quote]I agree DHS' grading system isn't very fair, in particular the 69 vs 70 marks. Imagine dropping from GPA 3.6 to 2.8! However, I like that A+ is 80 marks and not 75. If A+ is at 75 then it doesn't distinguish those who are very good at the subject from those who are good.

[Augmum]

jtoh:

I agree DHS' grading system isn't very fair, in particular the 69 vs 70 marks. Imagine dropping from GPA 3.6 to 2.8! However, I like that A+ is 80 marks and not 75. If A+ is at 75 then it doesn't distinguish those who are very good at the subject from those who are good.

:hi5: that's what i am trying to point out.

[WeiHan]

Augmum:

justsay:

[quote=\"WeiHan\"]How is the GPA in rv calculated? example 91-100 (gpa=4), 81-90 (gpa=3.5) ?

For each subject,
75 and above = A1 = 4.0
70-74 = A2 = 3.5
65-69 = B3 = 3.0
60-64 = B4 = 2.5
and so on.

I like RV GPA ranking system, :love: as it is proportionally decrease with decrease in raw marks

Unlike DHS GPA ranking system, which decreases disporportionally.
Imagine getting raw marks of 69, instead of 70
the pupil's GPA can drop from 3.6 ( at least 70) to 2.8 (at least 60) as there are separate ranking be it B3 or B4.

and besides that, it not easy to get GPA = 4.0
becos that will required A+ ( which is 80 and above) not 75.[/quote]I thought rv's GPA system is the same as the orginal O level system (i.e >75=A1, 70-74=A2 etc).

There is no problem introducing a different grading system because all students from the same school are subjected to the same system. However, one disadvantage will be that it becomes very difficult for the students to benchmark with the O or A level system.

But I think I know why it is structure in this manner.

[WeiHan]

rosecy:

WeiHan:

I presume only year 2 to year 6 will be eligible to get the $1000 subsidies for overeseas assignment? Or do year 6 go for overeseas assigment since they are suppose to be very busy preparing for A level.

it is only for year 1 to 5.

138 students getting the subsidies will be 138K per year. Do you happen to know how rv get this extra funding? I hope I am not asking too much.

[daisyt]

rosecy:

sall:

Finally, the trial for all the CCA is done. Is there a 2nd trial or audition? :?

some ccas may hold a 2nd trial for shortlisted students. heard infocomm club even have an interview for shortlisted students.

Yes. Infocomm 1st trial is thru a written test. 2nd trial thru interview.