PSLE 2012 - Results Discussion
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Coolkidsrock2:
This seems to be true for 5 kids I know, out by at least 1 big figure from expectations.
True for my DD. But what does this mean?
1. Cohort mean score has gone up
2. number students having 260+ t-score have increased significantly. -
Melodies:
MOE states that :CayennePepper:
OT a bit. Why do we get so antsy abt gep? Why dont we get agitated at the thought of training athletes, musicians, artists etc?? Why not question the humanities programme, AEP, MEP in schs? These are selective arent they?
Why not? you can start to discuss on all those topics? The point is to have a more diversified discussion! :boogie:
Our goal in education is to provide every child with the opportunity to develop holistically and maximise his or her potential. In creating opportunities for all, MOE will ensure that every school is a good school.
Probably some will get more opportunities ? Education is a child's basic right . Sports , arts , you have a choice…. -
Melodies:
Can... but not on this threadCayennePepper:
OT a bit. Why do we get so antsy abt gep? Why dont we get agitated at the thought of training athletes, musicians, artists etc?? Why not question the humanities programme, AEP, MEP in schs? These are selective arent they?
Why not? you can start to discuss on all those topics? The point is to have a more diversified discussion! :boogie:
. Mods will frown.
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Of the 5 kids I know, all of them also out by 1 big range.
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janet_lee88:
Janet, I don't know how you managed to snap out of this so quickly. It makes it difficult for us as we sit down to choose the secondary schools.MKK:
It's getting more and more difficult to accept the results. Students who were performing so much lesser than her has outperformed her tremendously. What is wrong? Is it just exam luck? Should I get the papers to be assessed?
It's difficult but still have to accept.
What or where went wrong? Nobody knows...appealing may lead to something worse...so accept our lot and move on. Luck just was not with us then...we have done our best and so has the children.
Now we have to choose schools that we didn't even know existed. :stupid: -
Melodies:
Agree not targeting the GEP. Just that some top schools pre-selected these students using DSA on the assumption that they are truly gifted. It would be a fairer system if GEPpers are put to the test at PSLE to see how truly 'gifted' they are.CKmum:
Why r some parents here getting narrow minded about d GEppers n keep targeting them juz becos their own children r nt?
Those parents are not narrow minded and they are voicing up for the betterment of education system so that MOE can take all into consideration and make the best decision to tweak the current education system. Our dc either from mainstream or from GEP will benefit from the system eventually.
Actually 'gifted' or '天才' might be a wrong word to use. They are academically strong but some of them could be just plain study machines. For those old enough to remember, first batches were opt-in gifted scheme based on PSLE results. Some of them that I came across (now late 30s and some early 40s) developed such superior complex they are difficult to work or live with ending up unmarried despite maybe financially strong. Other less 'gifted' ones get so tired in the rat race they get burnt out by university. Perhaps MOE can trace some of these people to see what state they are in now.
Some of the reality and recommendation would definitely not go well with some parents whose kids are in the GEP programs and had spent substantial time and financial commitment to grooming these kids. But if changes are necessary then better now than never.
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MKK:
Janet, I don't know how you managed to snap out of this so quickly. It makes it difficult for us as we sit down to choose the secondary schools.janet_lee88:
[quote=\"MKK\"]It's getting more and more difficult to accept the results. Students who were performing so much lesser than her has outperformed her tremendously. What is wrong? Is it just exam luck? Should I get the papers to be assessed?
It's difficult but still have to accept.
What or where went wrong? Nobody knows...appealing may lead to something worse...so accept our lot and move on. Luck just was not with us then...we have done our best and so has the children.
Now we have to choose schools that we didn't even know existed. :stupid:[/quote]We are in the same boat..........sigh! -
Those in the 23x range also went down. But my dd 's Malay friends did exceptionally well.
Hi cool kids, dh went to tkgs this morn, a hod said dd has no chance, partly because dd is not v active in cca and she has nothing much to showcase, exc a grade 3 piano cert. dd is a quiet person, So there goes tk… Nw, we are thinking abt hai sing cat also.
Tks enoawng for shedding light about the mean score. -
MKK:
Janet, I don't know how you managed to snap out of this so quickly. It makes it difficult for us as we sit down to choose the secondary schools.janet_lee88:
[quote=\"MKK\"]It's getting more and more difficult to accept the results. Students who were performing so much lesser than her has outperformed her tremendously. What is wrong? Is it just exam luck? Should I get the papers to be assessed?
It's difficult but still have to accept.
What or where went wrong? Nobody knows...appealing may lead to something worse...so accept our lot and move on. Luck just was not with us then...we have done our best and so has the children.
Now we have to choose schools that we didn't even know existed. :stupid:[/quote]We are in the same boat..........sigh! -
cherryc:
Yup, and compulsory elementary education is now in place. No choice!
Probably some will get more opportunities ? Education is a child's basic right . Sports , arts , you have a choice….
But beware of going down the path of 'no child left behind'. Look at the state of public education in the count(ries) which advocate that.
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