River Valley High School [*IP]

[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.

[rosecy]

WeiHan:

rosecy:

[quote=\"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.[/quote]not sure how the school gets the funding. but i do know there are some students who chose to take the exams or stay in sg for other enrichment programmes instead of going overseas. i think they r still subsidised for local enrichment programmes but those who chose to take the exams get nothing. these is what i gathered from my child. anyone can confirm?

[karenqkc.034186yahoo.034186com.034186sg]

Just like to point out the mistake made in the newspaper. Only students who scored GPA 3.8 and above will get subsidies and go for oversea trip during the exam period.


Students who scored above 3.5 and below 3.8 will get partial exemption for subjects that they scored A1.

justsay:

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校方这一年来也尝试通过奖励措施激发学生更努力向上。去年起，如果学生第一至第三学段的平均分数达到3.5或以上、双语成绩优秀，年底不但可以不用考试，还可获得学校赞助1000元参加国外浸濡活动。个别科目成绩突出的学生也可豁免参与那些科目的年终考试。这样一来，学生可花更多时间专攻其他较弱科目。

去年有138名立化学生获得学校津贴，年底无需考试出国浸濡。中三生吴颜欣（14岁）是其中一人。她说：“学校这么做让我们体会到学习生涯重要的不只是考试。扩大视野，累积国际经验可以学到更多。”
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[WeiHan]

rosecy:

WeiHan:

[quote=\"rosecy\"]
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.

not sure how the school gets the funding. but i do know there are some students who chose to take the exams or stay in sg for other enrichment programmes instead of going overseas. i think they r still subsidised for local enrichment programmes but those who chose to take the exams get nothing. these is what i gathered from my child. anyone can confirm?[/quote]I am wondering if it is the alumni association and SAC that make the donation for this programme.

[Ling66]

Hi, daisyt, my DD in intersted in infocomm. May I know how and where to apply thru the written test? Thank you.

[daisyt]

Ling66:

Hi, daisyt, my DD in intersted in infocomm. May I know how and where to apply thru the written test? Thank you.

The 1st trial if written test should be over already, i check with my dd.