DSA 2012

[Shalom]

Hi MummySTay,


Thanks. Ya, the email written "You are invited to participate in a half-day programme where you will be tested in one or more* (depending on the academic subject you have applied under) of the following areas".

I did not read properly. Thanks. Lucky my girl will not be tested on the English as her English so-so only.

Do you know is there any reference/books for my girls to practice? Anyway to get SMOP paper or other materials? I have never saw SMOP questions before thus do not know what is it like? Is it the same as UNSW Math?

[bombomkiasu]

below is the link SMOPS sample questions


http://hci.sg/aphelion/apmops/sample_questions/First%20Round%20Sample%20Questions.pdf

[MummySTay]

Shalom:

Hi MummySTay,


Thanks. Ya, the email written \"You are invited to participate in a half-day programme where you will be tested in one or more* (depending on the academic subject you have applied under) of the following areas\".

I did not read properly. Thanks. Lucky my girl will not be tested on the English as her English so-so only.

Do you know is there any reference/books for my girls to practice? Anyway to get SMOP paper or other materials? I have never saw SMOP questions before thus do not know what is it like? Is it the same as UNSW Math?

Hi Shalom,

You are most welcome.
You can goggle-search for past years' SMOPS papers and answers.
Last year, I managed to find as far back as 1991's.
They are Math Olympiad questions; much tougher than UNSW Math.

[superworried mum]

bombomkiasu:

Tks so much NewKSmum for the info, a bit relax away a while from computer n waiting for the event on wed the same day deadline payment NUSH camp, oral Pre exam as well, ...hmmm....hopeful happy news coming

Hi bombomkiasu,
just curious if receive RI notification, which would u choose to go on 21 July? :scratchhead:

[bombomkiasu]

Hi Superworried mum,


do not know yet, perhaps RI

[mamona]

leeven:

Hi lovemama,Kiasucy, All


just came back.

* There were total 5 rows (3 group of chairs in each row) so 45 students I think today.most of them came with a file for project explaining.
* we waited in the 1st floor and kids alone went to 2nd floor in batches.
* My DS and 2 other kids (3 of them some how are friends) was interviewed by Principal
* Students were asked to explain their project. Questions asked what subject you like & what other schools you applied. They were not asked why.
* Interview was about 30 mins.
* More I find is they want students to speak from heart rather prepared one.

in the permises, (not my DS group) one of the kid told he was asked why he wanted for apply RI and what schools applied and another told he was asked how much you want to join RI.

The teachers were around so kids were scared to talk much in the permises.

also my DS said Principal had asked any thing kids want to know about RI .the 3 had good chat with her on this topic .

hope this helps. All the best.

Hi leeven

You mentioned that \"students came with a file for project and they were asked to explain the project\". May I know is it a requirement for the RI interview ? Or is it for the GEP student only?

My daughter is from mainstream and going for the English domain test in RGS and never prepare any project or anything. I am confused now.

[friendship]

Why need project? what domain is it?

[verykiasu2010]

mamona:

leeven:

Hi lovemama,Kiasucy, All


just came back.

* There were total 5 rows (3 group of chairs in each row) so 45 students I think today.most of them came with a file for project explaining.
* we waited in the 1st floor and kids alone went to 2nd floor in batches.
* My DS and 2 other kids (3 of them some how are friends) was interviewed by Principal
* Students were asked to explain their project. Questions asked what subject you like & what other schools you applied. They were not asked why.
* Interview was about 30 mins.
* More I find is they want students to speak from heart rather prepared one.

in the permises, (not my DS group) one of the kid told he was asked why he wanted for apply RI and what schools applied and another told he was asked how much you want to join RI.

The teachers were around so kids were scared to talk much in the permises.

also my DS said Principal had asked any thing kids want to know about RI .the 3 had good chat with her on this topic .

hope this helps. All the best.

Hi leeven

You mentioned that \"students came with a file for project and they were asked to explain the project\". May I know is it a requirement for the RI interview ? Or is it for the GEP student only?

My daughter is from mainstream and going for the English domain test in RGS and never prepare any project or anything. I am confused now.

mainstream = no project, so no \"file\" required...those files were the GE kids' project

just do your best in the english domain test

[sandunes]

For interview (for any school), I think it’s best not to find out too much about the questions asked by the teachers/ Principal. I am sure they will vary their questions day to day.


Just be prepared for the standard, possible questions like "Why this school?" "How many DSA did u apply" "Which would u choose if given CO by all?" etc.

The students will be probed by the teachers based on the answers they provide and the conversation will continue from there.

Be relaxed, be themselves and be respectable. That’s what I tell mine.

All the best!

[Flowermonaster]

yukilei:

leeven:

[quote=\"Lovemama\"] Thanks, you are so kind.

:xedfingers:

best of luck to all who is going for tomorrow's interview. it was more like a chit chat so not to worry to much ( I was imagining too much today)

Parents who go for RI interview for next few days share your experience and how many kids were in (we can see the stat / chances our kids have)

Thks leeven. It's my DS turn this afternoon. Will keep the forum updated. DS told me seems like he's the only one fm his class going for the interview tdy. The rest are spread across the week.

Are the children released tgt? Or can they leave after the interview?
How long did u wait there?[/quote]The interview is around 25-30mins so once done the boys can leave.