Pei Chun Public
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I did not have the Modular Assesments when I was in P1 and 2, so I don’t know what that is all about. When I was in P3, the so-called ‘best class’ was 3J or 3E. However, I don’t think there are any best classes in P3 and 4, bcos of the sports class. I think they were mainly grouped by CCAs, as 3G had the most CO members, while 3D had the most Choir members. As for getting into top schools, I was from the A class so I know quite a few got into NYGH, while one of my friend got into RGS.
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bridesep:
Oic... The teacher is very accomodating...
Hi Callie
At first, his vb was on Wed 4 to 6pm. I called up the teacher in charge to feedback that the timing was not good for the pupils. So we received a 2nd notification on 16 Jan that it is now changed to Thu 1.30 to 3.30 pm. But because we cannot make it due to tuition, the teacher allowed him to attend the Fri 3.30 to 5.30 pm. I read that that slot was meant for P4,5 and 6.
When is yr girl's practice? My son is not in the school team. I don't think the school team practice with the non school team, right ?
My girl is in the sports class, hehehe not yet school team lah... their trainings are on thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm.. -
JTS…for each class inclusive of P1, actually the top 3 is known…every yr there will be an annual award presentation for each class top 3.
But agree that most other sch do share median/mean as I know of. -
rainbow05:
Hi Rainbow05With no information on how the child is actually doing compared to his peers and clueless of how the posting of P3 is actually done. One cant really help the child much. I understand from this forum most assumed the deciding factor is based on CCA but is this really so? so simple..... I doubt so! It makes plain sense to group children of similar calibre together so as to ease teaching. It will then not be a waste of time to both the teachers and students. Some fast and some slower and hence repetition on a topic may drag longer than usual. If my child is slower, she may not want to ask or participate in class knowing that others already have good understanding of the topic and this will thus make her fall further away from her peers. Not so encouraging right?
Having said the above, we all know 5A and 6A are the best class for their levels but what about those in P3 and P4? If our children are not in the top 2 classes, we can then encourage and motivate them to work harder. This will then serves as a goal for them. I don't expect pcps to label the last class but at least disclose the top 2 classss for each level. I know of schools who will review the students based on year end results so as to allow these children who worked hard, join the top 2 classes and those who have slacken will be transferred out. We definitely need to know where our childrenn stand, as we do not want to be too hard nor too relax on em. Another helpful point here, the top 25% cert that one received at the end of the year from our constituency, kind of telling us if they qualify to be in the top 2 classes of 80 children. Last but not least, all the above also only my 2 cents worth!
Just to share my experience. Other than the sports class and the CCA class, the rest of the pupils are indeed sorted randomly in my child's year, with very good and not so good pupils in the same class. While this could affect the teaching, on the other hand it gives children more time to grow and develop. A child who has done well in P1 and P2 may not do as well when they are in P3 and P4 as there is a new subject and the standard is significantly raised. For a child who is branded as not so good at the end of P2, and is sorted to the last few classes, this could be quite a blow to the child's self esteem. I do not see any negative effects on my child, although he was in a class with children of mixed abilities.
I also like it that the school does not change the class of the pupils when they move from P3 to P4, and then from P5 to P6 (unless it is due to special circumstances like dropping of HCL). So, a child in 5A who did not do as well as someone in 5B at the end of the year will not be transferred to 6B the next year. This will be less disruptive to both the children and teachers and they can devote their time to preparing the children for the PSLE.
At P3 and P4, the teachers usually give out a slip of paper at the end of the exams showing the class mean, highest and lowest. You could ask the teachers for this if they do not give this out.
The above is just my opinion which I hope will help to alleviate your concerns. -
So may I check for P3 this year, are we still using the MA and AA system?
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Hi Callie,
I tot P3 is adopting the CA and SA system, no more AA and MA. However, not sure about the percentage contribution.
I just wish that there is a briefing for P3 parents to clear doubts about CCA, HCL, exams etc, just like the one that we had in P1. -
Not sure if there is any change but for our kids who have all along been under the CA/SA system, the weightage is:
SA1 (May 2013) 30%
CA (Aug 2013) 20%
SA2 (Oct/Nov 2013) 50%.
There is a parents notice on the examination schedule, which is usually issued in Jan. -
mamemo:
I hear say P3 is adopting CA and SA system... is there any PN on this?? Did I miss it out or the school hasn't inform us??? Or it is assumed that we should know?Hi Callie,
I tot P3 is adopting the CA and SA system, no more AA and MA. However, not sure about the percentage contribution.
I just wish that there is a briefing for P3 parents to clear doubts about CCA, HCL, exams etc, just like the one that we had in P1. -
Freesias:
Hi Freesias,Not sure if there is any change but for our kids who have all along been under the CA/SA system, the weightage is:
SA1 (May 2013) 30%
CA (Aug 2013) 20%
SA2 (Oct/Nov 2013) 50%.
There is a parents notice on the examination schedule, which is usually issued in Jan.
Oh is there a PN on examination schedule?? for P3s? I didn't get anything from my girl... will go back and ask her tonight. Let me try to to find the PN from the school website... -
Callie Tan:
I dont thk there isnt any PN yet.
I hear say P3 is adopting CA and SA system... is there any PN on this?? Did I miss it out or the school hasn't inform us??? Or it is assumed that we should know?mamemo:
Hi Callie,
I tot P3 is adopting the CA and SA system, no more AA and MA. However, not sure about the percentage contribution.
I just wish that there is a briefing for P3 parents to clear doubts about CCA, HCL, exams etc, just like the one that we had in P1.
I only got to know abt P3 having CA/SA from my DS's P2 FT at last yr's PTC.. she mentioned the kids have to \"adjust\" to the SA/CA system from P3 onwards.
Seems like the MA/AA for P1/P2 was only implemented these few years.
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