River Valley High School [*IP]
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WeiHan:
I am speaking fr the perspective of a science inclined pupil........
If you see from humanities subjects point of views, you can take 2 and select one of their liking when they reach yr5. Wheareas students that took triple sciences will have no such \"luxury\" when it come to their choice of humanities subject.Augmum:
In addition, it gives the pupils the opportunity to explore the other 2 sciences (physics and bio)
so as to be able to select one of their liking when comes to yr 5.
The popular choices are either 3 S + Geog OR 3 S + Hist.
Not many pupils \"dared or wanna to risk their GPA\" to take both Geog and Hist subj as both required diff answering skills.....
that's why there isit such class ( 2 S + Geog + Hist) in DHS this yr....( think the demand is far too low)...... -
onemore:
Yes...... can see fr the number of classes taking 3 S in DHS comparing to the number of classes taking double humantities.
Triple Sc combi is still a popular choice in many schools for Y3 – including the “good” IP sch.onemore:
Err....If my memory din fail me, thought i read from here that the sch removed the option for 3 S, not limit the classes ?Do you know how many Y3 triple Sc classes does the P plan to limit?
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Generally, 75-80% of the jc classes comprise of science stream with the remaining from arts.
Maths is considered as a science domain. Summary of domain classification:
H2 maths + at least 1H2 science is considered as science stream even as the H1 is a contrasting art subject.
H2 maths + 2 H2 arts is considered as arts stream even as the H1 is a contrasting science subject.
Each yr, there are many science students that opt to read accountancy, business, economics and social sciences. That probably explains why the principal favours students to take 2 humanities from yr 3. -
Edureach:
Hi Edureach,Generally, 75-80% of the classes comprise of science stream with the remaining from arts.
Maths is considered as a science domain. Summary of domain classification:
H2 maths + at least 1H2 science is considered as science stream even as the H1 is a contrasting art subject.
H2 maths + 2 H2
Glad that u are here....,
Wanna to ask u .....what is yr view of taking only 3 H2 even if the pupil is eligible for 4 H2?
Better time management ? -
Augmum
4H2 is advisable if yr dd is strong in every single subject apart from scholarship applications later. Another advantage is the weakest of the 4H2 subject will be regarded as H1 for rank pt calculation.
As long as a student shows a slight weakness in one subject, its advisable to offer it at H1 level as he/she need not cover that broad though the depth remains unchanged. Mid-tier scholarship bodies and unis’ scholarship and most popular courses welcome students who offer 3
Our unis do not favour 4H2 over 3H2. -
Edureach:
Thanks for yr sharing......Augmum
4H2 is advisable if yr dd is strong in every single subject apart from scholarship applications later. Another advantage is the weakest of the 4H2 subject will be regarded as H1 for rank pt calculation.
As long as a student shows a slight weakness in one subject, its advisable to offer it at H1 level as he/she need not cover that broad though the depth remains unchanged. Mid-tier scholarship bodies and unis' scholarship and most popular courses welcome students who offer 3
Our unis do not favour 4H2 over 3H2.
U mentioned abt dropping fr H2 to H1 if shown of weakness,
what's abt econ ?
have been hearing that one shd go for H2 econs instead of H1 as not very much difference in content covering.....true ?? -
Augmum
What you hear is correct. However, herein lies the big difference. Generally, there’s a big gap btw these two groups.
Its definately much easier to score a distinction at H1 level than H2. -
Edureach:
Thanks Edureach......much appreciated for yr response.....Augmum
What you hear is correct. However, herein lies the big difference. Generally, there's a big gap btw these two groups.
Its definately much easier to score a distinction at H1 level than H2.
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Augmum:
For this year, the students are allowed to take triple sciences as long as they qualify. However the 3rd science is considered as elective and not counted in GPA.Do you know how many Y3 triple Sc classes does the P plan to limit?
Err....If my memory din fail me, thought i read from here that the sch removed the option for 3 S, not limit the classes ?
It encourages only those who are really strong in science, have good time management and have the interest to take the additional subject.
As far as i know, those who met the creteria and opted were all granted. -
onemore:
Why is it that triple sciences still a popular choice, is it because of the mindset that those who are taking triple sciences are the better ones?
Triple Sc combi is still a popular choice in many schools for Y3 – including the “good” IP sch.starlight1968sg:
Yes, the P knows more than us.
It is pointless to do triple Sc nowadays. The prob is which 2 Sc subjects to take, noting RV encourages Chem as one, which means we are left with either Phy or Bio.
I wonder if this is inline with other IP schools.
I was thrilled when the P mentioned that we should not compare our revised curriculum with a non-IP sch (as suggested by a parent) but with a \"good\" IP sch
Do you know how many Y3 triple Sc classes does the P plan to limit?
I do know of some of my dd's friend chose not because they want it but rather their parents wanted it.
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