All About Preparing For PSLE

[VALyap]

TheAnswer:

VALyap:

many parents think that DSA is a good option to IP schs...It may not be a good idea. To be able to handle the academic pressure from IP schs, the child needs to have at least T-score in top 10% range... or rather P4 to P5, consistently abv 85%. :rahrah:


Like some here had shared, there are kids (below 85% overall ) that got into IP in East or Bkt Timah or ACSI thru DSA, they are really facing the pressure. In the end, instead of helping them, they are struggling to catch up and ultimately their self-esteem lowered! Hence, it's a dis-service to the kids and some poor kids really demoralised. :imdrowning:

Many had pointed out IP is not for everyone and definitely the sch work load is not a walk-in-the park! :?: The teacher really teach less and expecting kids to learn more! The subject can be ahead of the curve sec 3/4 topics taught in sec 1/2. It is more of self-learning and reading ahead............. :imcool:

I won't allow my son to DSA to any school. He has to go in because he is qualified. Not by any backdoors. Currently, I am teaching a few IP students who got in through DSA. Mad struggle for them now.

Well said \" The Answer\" :goodpost: Share the same view as you...getting into any IP school by merits and not backdoors...else the poor kids will struggle to stay afloat! :imdrowning: some kids got thru DSA into DHS table tennis or badminton in R...they are really .....

[Dreamgear]

I dont think that DSA by itself is a backdoor process. Getting into a school by psle doesnt mean the kid can handle the school expectations or ip base requirements, after all psle is hardly the platform to demostrade independence learning or time management skillset.


The fundemental remains that the parent should understand the child character and ability and match them to a school that best suits them, be it ip or non-ip.

[Dreamgear]

TheAnswer:

VALyap:

many parents think that DSA is a good option to IP schs...It may not be a good idea. To be able to handle the academic pressure from IP schs, the child needs to have at least T-score in top 10% range... or rather P4 to P5, consistently abv 85%. :rahrah:


Like some here had shared, there are kids (below 85% overall ) that got into IP in East or Bkt Timah or ACSI thru DSA, they are really facing the pressure. In the end, instead of helping them, they are struggling to catch up and ultimately their self-esteem lowered! Hence, it's a dis-service to the kids and some poor kids really demoralised. :imdrowning:

Many had pointed out IP is not for everyone and definitely the sch work load is not a walk-in-the park! :?: The teacher really teach less and expecting kids to learn more! The subject can be ahead of the curve sec 3/4 topics taught in sec 1/2. It is more of self-learning and reading ahead............. :imcool:

I won't allow my son to DSA to any school. He has to go in because he is qualified. Not by any backdoors. Currently, I am teaching a few IP students who got in through DSA. Mad struggle for them now.

Your stance and your cousin's experience are not in sync, what would you make of that?

[janet88]

VALyap:

Many had pointed out IP is not for everyone and definitely the sch work load is not a walk-in-the park! :?: The teacher really teach less and expecting kids to learn more! The subject can be ahead of the curve sec 3/4 topics taught in sec 1/2. It is more of self-learning and reading ahead............. :imcool:

IP schools are not for everyone...the teaching is not pitched at preparing kids for O levels but A levels...as it is, primary and secondary level is different. Learning curve is very much steeper.

I am not for DSA either...esp if it is for sports or choir...son is in infocomm CCA and that once a week is not easy. On top of that, he has to stay back for supplementary lessons 2x a week or more sometimes. If he enters sec school via DSA, he would have to practise at least 3x a week and still get homework/revision done after school.

[wonderm]

Dreamgear:

I dont think that DSA by itself is a backdoor process. Getting into a school by psle doesnt mean the kid can handle the school expectations or ip base requirements, after all psle is hardly the platform to demostrade independence learning or time management skillset.


The fundemental remains that the parent should understand the child character and ability and match them to a school that best suits them, be it ip or non-ip.

:goodpost: Agree!

Most schools do not anyhow award DSA to undeserving students, so I don't think DSA is a backdoor or DSA students are any less deserving than those entered with PSLE results. Even for students who DSA with sports, the schools do take into account their academic standards. My children are not into sports but I notice some of their friends who excel in sports do equally well academically. I believe they are often very disciplined and determined students with equally strong academic abilities as other students.

[iFirefly]

wonderm:

Dreamgear:

I dont think that DSA by itself is a backdoor process. Getting into a school by psle doesnt mean the kid can handle the school expectations or ip base requirements, after all psle is hardly the platform to demostrade independence learning or time management skillset.


The fundemental remains that the parent should understand the child character and ability and match them to a school that best suits them, be it ip or non-ip.

:goodpost: Agree!

Most schools do not anyhow award DSA to undeserving students, so I don't think DSA is a backdoor or DSA students are any less deserving than those entered with PSLE results. Even for students who DSA with sports, the schools do take into account their academic standards. My children are not into sports but I notice some of their friends who excel in sports do equally well academically. I believe they are often very disciplined and determined students with equally strong academic abilities as other students.

:goodpost: :goodpost:

Perhaps, they should explain what they meant by DSA = Backdoor ?

[BeContented]

firefly38:

wonderm:

[quote=\"Dreamgear\"]I dont think that DSA by itself is a backdoor process. Getting into a school by psle doesnt mean the kid can handle the school expectations or ip base requirements, after all psle is hardly the platform to demostrade independence learning or time management skillset.


The fundemental remains that the parent should understand the child character and ability and match them to a school that best suits them, be it ip or non-ip.

:goodpost: Agree!

Most schools do not anyhow award DSA to undeserving students, so I don't think DSA is a backdoor or DSA students are any less deserving than those entered with PSLE results. Even for students who DSA with sports, the schools do take into account their academic standards. My children are not into sports but I notice some of their friends who excel in sports do equally well academically. I believe they are often very disciplined and determined students with equally strong academic abilities as other students.

:goodpost: :goodpost:

Perhaps, they should explain what they meant by DSA = Backdoor ?[/quote]Agree to wonderm & dreamgear.
All of us have the same number of hours everyday. Comparatively, DSA kids have to face demanding commitments of their time to their CCAs leaving them a lot less energy & time on their academics.

Perhaps some kids are indeed weaker but eventually the parents should understand their child & decide if top schools are really suitable. And for those of us who have kids who are more academically inclined, we still need to be aware. Some sec schools has more CCAs requirements, when we start loading these PSLE kids with extra CCAs, outcome might also be weaker academics too.....unlike those DSA kids who are used to having tight schedules & good time management, PSLE kids may find it equally challenging. So it all really depends on the child......

[TheAnswer]

I refer to DSA via backdoors as going in using sports or any other talent. Not those who went in through results.


I believe in challenging my boy. He has to prove himself capable to get into the school of his choice. If you DSA into the school and end up playing for the school more than studying. Tough to cope.

[TheAnswer]

Kids should be taught how to handle stress. Not :siam:

PSLE is a minor hurdle. There are a lot of major challenges in life. They need to know how to stand up if they fall. I'm against cushioning their fall. I am pretty resilient by nature. Even my DH says that I'm a lot more tougher than him.

[TheAnswer]

Dreamgear:

TheAnswer:

[quote=\"VALyap\"]many parents think that DSA is a good option to IP schs...It may not be a good idea. To be able to handle the academic pressure from IP schs, the child needs to have at least T-score in top 10% range... or rather P4 to P5, consistently abv 85%. :rahrah:


Like some here had shared, there are kids (below 85% overall ) that got into IP in East or Bkt Timah or ACSI thru DSA, they are really facing the pressure. In the end, instead of helping them, they are struggling to catch up and ultimately their self-esteem lowered! Hence, it's a dis-service to the kids and some poor kids really demoralised. :imdrowning:

Many had pointed out IP is not for everyone and definitely the sch work load is not a walk-in-the park! :?: The teacher really teach less and expecting kids to learn more! The subject can be ahead of the curve sec 3/4 topics taught in sec 1/2. It is more of self-learning and reading ahead............. :imcool:

I won't allow my son to DSA to any school. He has to go in because he is qualified. Not by any backdoors. Currently, I am teaching a few IP students who got in through DSA. Mad struggle for them now.

Your stance and your cousin's experience are not in sync, what would you make of that?[/quote]My cousin's issue I will share next time. I do not see why one's failure should deter others. If he decides to go for ip, he must be responsible for his decision. But if he choose the O level program, it's acceptable to me too. Kids must be responsible for their choices.