PSLE COP 2010

[turquoise]

This is a little off-topic but it seemed the most relevant thread to post in. To take HCL in secondary school, one needs to be either:


1) top 10% of PSLE cohort; or
2) top 11-30% of PSLE cohort and have scored A* in MT or passed HMT.

Does anyone know approximately the cut off point for top 10% of cohort based on past years?

[Anxiousmom]

turquoise:

This is a little off-topic but it seemed the most relevant thread to post in. To take HCL in secondary school, one needs to be either:


1) top 10% of PSLE cohort; or
2) top 11-30% of PSLE cohort and have scored A* in MT or passed HMT.

Does anyone know approximately the cut off point for top 10% of cohort based on past years?

I think the top 10% of PSLE cohort is from 251 onwards. This is used to be the guideline to get into Special Stream.

[turquoise]

Anxiousmom:

turquoise:

This is a little off-topic but it seemed the most relevant thread to post in. To take HCL in secondary school, one needs to be either:


1) top 10% of PSLE cohort; or
2) top 11-30% of PSLE cohort and have scored A* in MT or passed HMT.

Does anyone know approximately the cut off point for top 10% of cohort based on past years?

I think the top 10% of PSLE cohort is from 251 onwards. This is used to be the guideline to get into Special Stream.

Thanks anxiousmum. By Special Stream, do you mean SAP?

[Anxiousmom]

turquoise:

Thanks anxiousmum. By Special Stream, do you mean SAP?

Yes u r rite

[High-Schooler]

ks2me:

Other interesting facts:


1. The independent secondary schools attract the Top 5 % of each PSLE cohort and are targeted at students who are
clearly university-bound.

2. The SAP schools normally attract the Top 10% - 20% of each PSLE cohort.

3. Students who are in the Top 10% of their PSLE cohort will be given an option by the Ministry of Education to study a foreign language (French / German/ Japanese)

4. NUS High School, SOTA and SST are targeted at students with specific talents.

Sry, I have no wish to dampen yur spirits, but I would advise people to think twice before they go for third language, actually, because it is very hard to cope with and most quit at about half year. But for those who continue to wish to opt for third language/is currently studying third language, jia yous ( cos receiving EOY marks soon rite?) :celebrate:

*Above is based on experience

[daisyt]

High-Schooler:

Sry, I have no wish to dampen yur spirits, but I would advise people to think twice before they go for third language, actually, because it is very hard to cope with and most quit at about half year. But for those who continue to wish to opt for third language/is currently studying third language, jia yous ( cos receiving EOY marks soon rite?) :celebrate:

*Above is based on experience

I agree, to learn a brand new language, esp at this age of 13 and busy school schedule, is not an easy task. Beside that, 3rd lang is 3 hrs lesson straight through, once a week. It can be very tiring and dry. But I choose to believe, no matter what we do, if we put in effort, it won't be very bad. Even if one does not get the best result, its still a good exposure.

My girl (Sec 1) is taking French and intends to continue for next year. 3rd lang is included in the total % calculations together with the school normal subjects. She is scoring 70+ for the overall year and I feel, this is reasonable, with the amount of effort she put in. I still believe, she can do better and hope she would next year.

And yes, it was very demoralised to see your classmates drop their 3rd lang, one after the other. She was also thinking of dropping it before the EOY exam but I kept encouraging her to hang on for the good exposure and experience. As long as she studies, she won't fail. As long as she is not failing, it won't do much harm to her total %.

[kittybank]

Hi Holyaxile,


Would you like to share with me what was the compelling reason for u to choose nus high over RI? My child is facing the same dilemma. He likes both Math and Sci and scores well in both subjects. He has both offers.

[turquoise]

daisyt:

I agree, to learn a brand new language, esp at this age of 13 and busy school schedule, is not an easy task. Beside that, 3rd lang is 3 hrs lesson straight through, once a week. It can be very tiring and dry. But I choose to believe, no matter what we do, if we put in effort, it won't be very bad. Even if one does not get the best result, its still a good exposure.


My girl (Sec 1) is taking French and intends to continue for next year. 3rd lang is included in the total % calculations together with the school normal subjects. She is scoring 70+ for the overall year and I feel, this is reasonable, with the amount of effort she put in. I still believe, she can do better and hope she would next year.

And yes, it was very demoralised to see your classmates drop their 3rd lang, one after the other. She was also thinking of dropping it before the EOY exam but I kept encouraging her to hang on for the good exposure and experience. As long as she studies, she won't fail. As long as she is not failing, it won't do much harm to her total %.

daisyt, are there opportunities for immersion and exchange programmes for students taking French as a third language? Thanks.

[daisyt]

turquoise:

daisyt, are there opportunities for immersion and exchange programmes for students taking French as a third language? Thanks.

I understand from my girl, yes, but in year 3.
The language center also encourge them to join international test/exam. But not sure about the details.
If one continues all the way, 3rd lang can be a subject in \"O\" level.

[turquoise]

daisyt:

turquoise:

daisyt, are there opportunities for immersion and exchange programmes for students taking French as a third language? Thanks.

I understand from my girl, yes, but in year 3.
The language center also encourge them to join international test/exam. But not sure about the details.
If one continues all the way, 3rd lang can be a subject in \"O\" level.

Thanks daisyt.