GEP - General Syllabus Discussion
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I do not think hcl is easier than normal Chinese. I would only say some kids do better in HCL and some better in normal Chinese. But normal Chinese is more impt than hcl since psle t score is based on normal Chinese.
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During the last PTM with my dd's Chinese teacher, I was told that GEP HCL level of difficulty is higher than that of mainstream HCL.
A friend whose ds (also in GEP) goes to Berries for his HCL Enrichment Lessson. She finds the assignments given by Berries are not helping her son much as they are easier compared to what her ds is expected to do in school. She fed back to the Berries teacher, and she told my friend that the HCL standard in Berries is in line with the mainstream or PSLE requirements. As for GEP HCL, they are unable to cater for as it is only for the minorities.
From P1 to P3, my dd was in a school that offered only CL. During P4 Gep, we find the HCL more challenging but manageable. When come to P5, we feel there is a big jump in the difficulty level, especially the comprehension part.
Personally I haven't got a chance to compare mainstream CL & HCL paper, but have heard that certain years, some pupils may find the comprehension for PSLE HCL easier than that of PSLE CL.
As for comparison between mainstream HCL & GEP HCL, maybe parents with kids from both mainstream & GEP, or those who have seen both types of paper could share your observations. Thanks in advance.
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Hi all, did your ds/dd choose the HCL? Discussed with my DS and he wanted to try HCL for next year. Don’t know if it is a wise choice, since they will just do HCL exam paper all the way, then when comes to PSLE, CL paper will play an important part.
Will it happen in the end the kid can do well in HCL paper, but not so good in CL paper? I asked the Chinese teacher during the Parent-Teacher Meeting, she told me this wouldn’t happen, but I am still doubt. -
YY1205:
We opt for HCL. That's why we choose SAP school.Hi all, did your ds/dd choose the HCL? Discussed with my DS and he wanted to try HCL for next year. Don't know if it is a wise choice, since they will just do HCL exam paper all the way, then when comes to PSLE, CL paper will play an important part.
Will it happen in the end the kid can do well in HCL paper, but not so good in CL paper? I asked the Chinese teacher during the Parent-Teacher Meeting, she told me this wouldn't happen, but I am still doubt.
Yes, you may do very well for HCL but so-so for CL, this was what happened to my DS1, but not because he is not good at it. He is very good in both CL & HCL in school but he chose the wrong Composition question on PSLE day. Although he still got A* for CL, Distinction for HCL, but we guessed it was his CL compo that caused him to have a lower range of A*, which, in a way, affected his T-Score. But nevertheless, we still insist both take up HCL in primary & secondary school.
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dagong99:
Woo, your DS2 must be also very good in Chinese. Did he attend the BEP program?
We opt for HCL. That's why we choose SAP school.YY1205:
Hi all, did your ds/dd choose the HCL? Discussed with my DS and he wanted to try HCL for next year. Don't know if it is a wise choice, since they will just do HCL exam paper all the way, then when comes to PSLE, CL paper will play an important part.
Will it happen in the end the kid can do well in HCL paper, but not so good in CL paper? I asked the Chinese teacher during the Parent-Teacher Meeting, she told me this wouldn't happen, but I am still doubt.
Yes, you may do very well for HCL but so-so for CL, this was what happened to my DS1, but not because he is not good at it. He is very good in both CL & HCL in school but he chose the wrong Composition question on PSLE day. Although he still got A* for CL, Distinction for HCL, but we guessed it was his CL compo that caused him to have a lower range of A*, which, in a way, affected his T-Score. But nevertheless, we still insist both take up HCL in primary & secondary school. -
YY1205:
Woo, your DS2 must be also very good in Chinese. Did he attend the BEP program?[/quote]Oh, this time round he did very well for his HCL
We opt for HCL. That's why we choose SAP school.dagong99:
[quote=\"YY1205\"]Hi all, did your ds/dd choose the HCL? Discussed with my DS and he wanted to try HCL for next year. Don't know if it is a wise choice, since they will just do HCL exam paper all the way, then when comes to PSLE, CL paper will play an important part.
Will it happen in the end the kid can do well in HCL paper, but not so good in CL paper? I asked the Chinese teacher during the Parent-Teacher Meeting, she told me this wouldn't happen, but I am still doubt.
Yes, you may do very well for HCL but so-so for CL, this was what happened to my DS1, but not because he is not good at it. He is very good in both CL & HCL in school but he chose the wrong Composition question on PSLE day. Although he still got A* for CL, Distinction for HCL, but we guessed it was his CL compo that caused him to have a lower range of A*, which, in a way, affected his T-Score. But nevertheless, we still insist both take up HCL in primary & secondary school.
(compared to his CA1 & CA2) but too bad he did not get into BEP (I think he did badly for the entry test at the beginning of the year) which he is very eager to join if possible next year. Too bad, I checked with his HCL teacher, once you miss it, you dun get a chance any more. 
To his disappointment ! :sad:
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Collected report book but no parents teachers meeting session.
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sleepy:
Collected report book but no parents teachers meeting session.
Yes. Pleasantly surprised to see that DD made it for the 4 subjects abv 80%. Told her how nice it would be if this is for P5 and P6 score....
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GiftedGem:
:congrats: giftedgem. Yr gal has done very well.sleepy:
Collected report book but no parents teachers meeting session.
Yes. Pleasantly surprised to see that DD made it for the 4 subjects abv 80%. Told her how nice it would be if this is for P5 and P6 score....
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GiftedGem:
Congrats GiftedGem, both mummy & dd deserve a pat on the shoulder! Well done! :rahrah:sleepy:
Collected report book but no parents teachers meeting session.
Yes. Pleasantly surprised to see that DD made it for the 4 subjects abv 80%. Told her how nice it would be if this is for P5 and P6 score....
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