PSLE 2009 RESULTS!!

[James Ang]

tutormum:

VitoRelax:

Wish I have the $$$$$ to go overseas !!

Don't need much. I just came back from Penang (overseas also - over the sea). Didn't spend much but have to save for a year for the next trip. :moneyflies:

Pulau Ubin is over the seas also but still in Singapore. Johor is over the causeway but go to another country already. Batam is over seas and into another country.

Anyway most PSLE students have enjoyed two months of holidays and many of them are preparing for secondary school life in 2 odd weeks' time.

[VitoRelax]

tutormum:

VitoRelax:

Wish I have the $$$$$ to go overseas !!

Don't need much. I just came back from Penang (overseas also - over the sea). Didn't spend much but have to save for a year for the next trip. :moneyflies:

Yummy yummy ... the food there must be good !!

[VitoRelax]

Vikaesh:

KSP:

Everyone still on holiday. Be back 23 Dec to get the Sec School posting result.

1) Actually, the school posting results is on the 22nd December 2003


2) Does any1 out there have any sec 1 notes [regardless of subject] to share ?

1. Yes

2. I think you want RI notes, you can buy online.

[xxjustakidxx]

atutor2001:

Some mathematical questions to consider :

Question 1 (True or False)
The T-score is computed by computer, which can generate to many decimal places. As a result, it is impossible for 2 students to have exactly the same T-score.

Answer : FALSE

Question 2 (True or False)
Even if the answer for question 1 is \"False\", the chance of it happening is very very slim because the number of decimal places used for the comparison is so large.

Answer : FALSE

Question 3
Support your answers to Q1 & Q2 with mathematical concepts or theories.

Answer to support Q1:
a. The calculation of the T-score is dependent on the \"national average (NA)\", \"standard deviation (SD) and the student's actual score.
b. The NA and SD are \"Constant\" (fixed number) derived from overall results and will not change.
c. Therefore, a student's T-score depends only on his \"actual score\" for each subject
d. Two students with exactly the same \"actual score\" for all 4 subjects will have exactly the same T-score, regardless of the number of decimal places generated. For example, if both student A & B get 70 for math, 65 for science, 80 for English and 76 for Chinese, their T-score will be exactly the same.

Answer to support Q2:
a. There are over 48,000 students taking the PSLE
b. The \"degree of accuracy\" of the marking scheme for the papers is 0.5 marks. That is, the \"finest\" incremental change in mark is 0.5 (1/2 mark)
c. The intelligence of the huge group of mid-range students are quite similar.
d. With such a huge population size of over 48,000, it is quite probable for more than 2 students to get exactly the same combination of marks for the 4 subjects and their T-score will be the same.

Question 4
All Answers from helplines are true.

Answer 4:
\"Cannot Tell\" Depends on your luck on who receives your call.

Where did you get that information form?

[maisy]

Hi Parents

I would to get a general feel from the public - if your son is eligible to both Catholic High School & SJI - which one would you choose ?

ie which one, in your opinion, is a "better" school & why … thanks !

[STan]

maisy:

Hi Parents

I would to get a general feel from the public - if your son is eligible to both Catholic High School & SJI - which one would you choose ?

ie which one, in your opinion, is a \"better\" school & why ... thanks !

If you are eligible for SJI, you may not be eligible for Catholic High cos Catholic High has a higher cut off point.

[corneyAmber]

maisy:

Hi Parents

I would to get a general feel from the public - if your son is eligible to both Catholic High School & SJI - which one would you choose ?

ie which one, in your opinion, is a \"better\" school & why ... thanks !

COP aside, school fees is another consideration. Both are Catholic schools no doubt, but SJI is independent, while Catholic High is not.

[VitoRelax]

zuluwarriors1879:

Hi!


I am wondering why there are appears to be some comment that there is unequal weightage for the PSLE subjects. This appears to be for English and Chinese. Can anyone enlighten me?

I have spoken to 2 primary school principals who said all 4 subjects have equal weighting. And Straits Times did mention recently this unequal weighting for the languages was abolished in the 1980s.

Think you misunderstand.

All 4 subjects are indeed given equal weightings.

I think the discussion were about how t-score was computed.

[emoh]

SJI for a more Holistic Education as evident by the School Excellence Award and PM's remarks at the National Day Rally Speech.

maisy:

Hi Parents
I would to get a general feel from the public - if your son is eligible to both Catholic High School & SJI - which one would you choose ?

ie which one, in your opinion, is a \"better\" school & why ... thanks !

[ooptimizer]

maisy:

Hi Parents

I would to get a general feel from the public - if your son is eligible to both Catholic High School & SJI - which one would you choose ?

ie which one, in your opinion, is a \"better\" school & why ... thanks !

Both are good. Maybe if you speak Chinese at home, then go to SJI to speak more English.