Petition to Review the Singapore Education System

[3Boys]

That was an incredibly insightful and analytical post, really got me thinking. I suppose one question is whether we have already reached the limit of what we can achieve on an individual and group basis. Your HR analogy is a good one, but may be flawed on the account that it assumes that the rest of the world remains static. In fact, the economic example, especially what we can observe in the world today, suggests that there is in fact a rachet. I.e., a Bachelor’s may have been good enough 10 years ago, but now you need a Masters degree, in 20 years, perhaps you need a PhD. The academic bell curve has shifted rightwards in the last 20 years. Perhaps we are still pushing the upper limits with better nutrition, nurture and education, and it may well be that we do not yet know where the true bell curve lies.

[QuiteKSMum]

Chenonceau:

QuiteKSMum:

So Chenonceau, those 20 plus pple who said they support the petition need to go in & cast our vote rite? Or we're \"put in\" alrdy ?

Need to cast... sorry for the trouble.

Ok, no problem... Just thought better to clarify ... :celebrate:

[Chenonceau]

3Boys:

That was an incredibly insightful and analytical post, really got me thinking. I suppose one question is whether we have already reached the limit of what we can achieve on an individual and group basis. Your HR analogy is a good one, but may be flawed on the account that it assumes that the rest of the world remains static. In fact, the economic example, especially what we can observe in the world today, suggests that there is in fact a rachet. I.e., a Bachelor's may have been good enough 10 years ago, but now you need a Masters degree, in 20 years, perhaps you need a PhD. The academic bell curve has shifted rightwards in the last 20 years. Perhaps we are still pushing the upper limits with better nutrition, nurture and education, and it may well be that we do not yet know where the true bell curve lies.

We have lived in USA and France... and still have ties to these countries. I reckon that if our kids can handle PSLE with a 280, they're ready for some of the less well-known universities in such countries.

It is astute of you to note that the bell curve keeps us up to date with the competition. I reckon that few people would have noted the impact of not at all following the curve. :salute: It's delightful to have someone understand the post in its entirety and even see beyond it.

We are soulmates!!

It's like the car's accelerator. You can press the pedal down to the bottom all the time... or you can scan the competitive horizons and modulate the degree to which to adjust the standards. It needs to be a nuanced approach where the bell curve is used with skill and sensitivity... Right now, the pedal is way down to the floor and the train is running away.

[Chenonceau]

Those of you who signed the petition already, can you please vote again? Thanks!!

[KoalaMummy]

I fully support the petition. Seeing my kids :imdrowning: during exam period really made my heart

[Brenda10]

Chenonceau:

Those of you who signed the petition already, can you please vote again? Thanks!!

Dear Chenonceau

Done.

Today really :sick: , finish all the grammar and S&T for the past year papers and also done 1 set of SA1 for maths.

[laughingcat]

I support the petition. :evil: *sounds so fun!* :celebrate:


I also voted lah :please:

[3Boys]

Chenonceau:

3Boys:

That was an incredibly insightful and analytical post, really got me thinking. I suppose one question is whether we have already reached the limit of what we can achieve on an individual and group basis. Your HR analogy is a good one, but may be flawed on the account that it assumes that the rest of the world remains static. In fact, the economic example, especially what we can observe in the world today, suggests that there is in fact a rachet. I.e., a Bachelor's may have been good enough 10 years ago, but now you need a Masters degree, in 20 years, perhaps you need a PhD. The academic bell curve has shifted rightwards in the last 20 years. Perhaps we are still pushing the upper limits with better nutrition, nurture and education, and it may well be that we do not yet know where the true bell curve lies.

We have lived in USA and France... and still have ties to these countries. I reckon that if our kids can handle PSLE with a 280, they're ready for some of the less well-known universities in such countries.

It is astute of you to note that the bell curve keeps us up to date with the competition. I reckon that few people would have noted the impact of not at all following the curve. :salute: It's delightful to have someone understand the post in its entirety and even see beyond it.

We are soulmates!!

It's like the car's accelerator. You can press the pedal down to the bottom all the time... or you can scan the competitive horizons and modulate the degree to which to adjust the standards. It needs to be a nuanced approach where the bell curve is used with skill and sensitivity... Right now, the pedal is way down to the floor and the train is running away.

Wow, am pretty shocked to hear about the Uni standards. But you are right, presently, our mainstream school system is not set up to support the expectations at the PSLE level. So in that sense, there is not a level playing field, as those families that are able will certainly gain a large advantage.

Also, I buy into your social agenda too. Its been said that our society is fracturing rapidly along a rich-poor divide, and this problem is certainly contributory.

[1978]

YES to your petition.

[Chenonceau]

Thanks Brenda, Koalamummy, LaughingCat, 3Boys and 1978!!