DSA 2012

[lilmom]

DD was so worn out too. Said both were tough :xedfingers: , well she is not so good in MT.[/quote]


:grphug: and we start doing count down and wait for results . I belive in if some thing is for you then it is always for you , no body can take it.[/quote]

leeven,

while we start counting down & wait... our necks will start to grow.. like many last year parents.... :rotflmao:[/quote]



Phew! just feel off loaded from DSA thingy, but only got to recall there is still a SS test soon and school prelim. DS is feeling impatient that why he needs to be drilled again and again on those practice papers. Asked why can't they allow GEPpers tobe exempted from PSLE if they have achieved above 80% in the GE exam? :sad: Got to be tied down for two more over months before he can really move on.[/quote]

DS used to ask the same.. but I pose the following question to him - then what about GEPers who do obtained marks of 80% and below? Should they get disqualified? What about the mainstreamers who achieve 80% and above? I tell DS that being a GEPer does not necessary guarantee success and he still needs to work hard. Overall development is important.

[MotherHen]

Kiasucy:

Phew! just feel off loaded from DSA thingy, but only got to recall there is still a SS test soon and school prelim. DS is feeling impatient that why he needs to be drilled again and again on those practice papers. Asked why can't they allow GEPpers tobe exempted from PSLE if they have achieved above 80% in the GE exam? :sad: Got to be tied down for two more over months before he can really move on.

I know exactly what you mean. My dd is so sick of working on exam papers that she's mentally switching off. Dun know how she can tahan until PSLE...

[Herbie]

Hope that the dsa result can be out soon!

[leeven]

MotherHen:

Kiasucy:

Phew! just feel off loaded from DSA thingy, but only got to recall there is still a SS test soon and school prelim. DS is feeling impatient that why he needs to be drilled again and again on those practice papers. Asked why can't they allow GEPpers tobe exempted from PSLE if they have achieved above 80% in the GE exam? :sad: Got to be tied down for two more over months before he can really move on.

I know exactly what you mean. My dd is so sick of working on exam papers that she's mentally switching off. Dun know how she can tahan until PSLE...

same here my DS morning was to stressed that next comings weeks are long weeks for him and his mind is very blank and was too worried about why so . poor kids , too much stress and worries for them .

[leeven]

GEP RI DSA all complete ? I dont see any KP’s msg’s on it. I followed it till last 18th then no more I see please share your experience

[8228]

leeven:

GEP RI DSA all complete ? I dont see any KP's msg's on it. I followed it till last 18th then no more I see please share your experience

Should have completed. My ds said it was just chit-chat, no tough questions. Now, just have to wait for the results patiently.

[friendship]

So being in GEP there is still an advantage over the mainstream right?

[leeven]

8228:

leeven:

GEP RI DSA all complete ? I dont see any KP's msg's on it. I followed it till last 18th then no more I see please share your experience

Should have completed. My ds said it was just chit-chat, no tough questions. Now, just have to wait for the results patiently.

when was your DS. thats great to hear no tough questions . some questions was really like what is the capital of Africa. :siao:

[leeven]

friendship:

So being in GEP there is still an advantage over the mainstream right?

GEP and <80% is disadvantage cause hear it is mostly WL . if > 80% still RI is looking for some unique talent. Each domain has its own + / -

[Kiasucy]

friendship:

So being in GEP there is still an advantage over the mainstream right?

It is never an apple to apple comparison. Not forget the GE subjects are rigorous and more advance level. English is pitched at Sec level, which is unfair to them if you want to compare with mainstreamers. To achieve Eng 70+ is consider not bad and GEP students have to work very hard to achieve above 80% then again there are students at 80% in the past merely got WL for the DSA to RI, or rejected by HCI. They take the same DSA entry test to NUSH, NJC, and many others. No special advantage! There exists GE students who do not have any DSA offer at all in the past. To achieve 80% and above in GE subjects are tough. If GEP students have could achieve above 80%, they are more likely to do well in PSLE.

Mainstreamers are given sufficient foundation building and well prepared for PSLE and if they work hard also, likewise they can also get into the top school.