DSA 2012
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Snow Crystal:
Hi ValyapVALyap:
I have my reservations! unless you have seen the actual results slip! If my friends told me their kids got it, in all due respect, I will take it with a pinch of salt! B'cos none of my DD's friend with 3A* + 1 can get that >267 (from one of the top Primary school), all those that my DD and I know all with 4A* then >267~280. We know, we seen it in black & white!
Moreover, when my friends told me that her DD with 3A* + A = >265, I already take it with a pinch of salt! She always wanted and pushes her DD to go RGS since P5 , in the end, if her DD got 267, why isn't her DD in RGS? just FYI, her DD went to Cedar! what do you think? In the end, she told us that , oh, my DD like Cedar better than RGS! we gave her face , and wished her DD the best!
jtoh is not a hearsay type of parent.
She is very helpful to many parents here. I respect her alot.
I endorse what she says that it is possible for one to get 267 with 3A*.
Please note that PSLE scores of different years cannot be compared across with each other.
Bell curve for each year differs.
A 267 may be a fantastic PSLE score and among the highest scorers in one year but a much lower ranking in another PSLE year. The A* range is a mystery to all for each subject due to bell curve effect.
In the year when the Malay girl got 29x for PSLE (2007?), there were many 27x and 28x scorers then 267 is a high score but not top top.
In a year when there is only one scorer getting 28x (2010 PSLE), very few 27x and most top scorers are squeezed in the 26x band, then 26x is a very high score.
In recent 2 years, I do note that the top scorers are more concentrated in 26x band than in 27x, 28x like in earlier years. Bell curve adjustment effect again.
Going forward, if MOE really implements the removal of PSLE aggregate score and move towards grade banding system, the whole dynamics shift again.
Agreed, I am referring to the recent tough years when highest T-score =282 or 28x. We are here to share info, just hope that some parents may not expect so easy to get >267…with 3A* + A. cheers :xedfingers: -
VALyap:
Moreover, when my friends told me that her DD with 3A* + A = >265, I already take it with a pinch of salt! She always wanted and pushes her DD to go RGS since P5 , in the end, if her DD got 267, why isn't her DD in RGS? just FYI, her DD went to Cedar! what do you think? In the end, she told us that , oh, my DD like Cedar better than RGS! we gave her face , and wished her DD the best!
Maybe this girl DSA cedar and accepted CO. So cannot change lor. -
zeemimi:
VALyap:
Moreover, when my friends told me that her DD with 3A* + A = >265, I already take it with a pinch of salt! She always wanted and pushes her DD to go RGS since P5 , in the end, if her DD got 267, why isn't her DD in RGS? just FYI, her DD went to Cedar! what do you think? In the end, she told us that , oh, my DD like Cedar better than RGS! we gave her face , and wished her DD the best!
Maybe this girl DSA cedar and accepted CO. So cannot change lor.
What's wrong with Cedar? My niece got >265 chose cresecent girls. Why such myopic views that top girls only choose rgs and nyg???
Kudos to parents who respect their children's views ... -
Thinker:
zeemimi:
[quote=\"VALyap\"]Moreover, when my friends told me that her DD with 3A* + A = >265, I already take it with a pinch of salt! She always wanted and pushes her DD to go RGS since P5 , in the end, if her DD got 267, why isn't her DD in RGS? just FYI, her DD went to Cedar! what do you think? In the end, she told us that , oh, my DD like Cedar better than RGS! we gave her face , and wished her DD the best!
Maybe this girl DSA cedar and accepted CO. So cannot change lor.
What's wrong with Cedar? My niece got >265 chose cresecent girls. Why such myopic views that top girls only choose rgs and nyg???
Kudos to parents who respect their children's views ...[/quote]Give some face to the parents who think nyg, rgs, ri, hwa chong are the only schools befitting of top students lah. Parents should not discrimate as MOE already assured that all schools are good schools. :grphug: -
Hi, I would like to know abt the 3rd language. Assuming the child is qualify for 3rd language, must he make the selection during Sec Posting? Or can he decide when school starts next year?
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yukilei:
Hi, I would like to know abt the 3rd language. Assuming the child is qualify for 3rd language, must he make the selection during Sec Posting? Or can he decide when school starts next year?
Secondary posting. On the orientation day, you will get a letter stating that you have been offered one of your choices. This applies to DSA students as well (I think) -
ks2011:
Yes, same for all students. You indicate your third lang choice during the S1 Central Posting Exercise and will be notified of the outcome of your selection on reporting day.yukilei:
Hi, I would like to know abt the 3rd language. Assuming the child is qualify for 3rd language, must he make the selection during Sec Posting? Or can he decide when school starts next year?
Secondary posting. On the orientation day, you will get a letter stating that you have been offered one of your choices. This applies to DSA students as well (I think) -
Thinker:
zeemimi:
[quote=\"VALyap\"]Moreover, when my friends told me that her DD with 3A* + A = >265, I already take it with a pinch of salt! She always wanted and pushes her DD to go RGS since P5 , in the end, if her DD got 267, why isn't her DD in RGS? just FYI, her DD went to Cedar! what do you think? In the end, she told us that , oh, my DD like Cedar better than RGS! we gave her face , and wished her DD the best!
Maybe this girl DSA cedar and accepted CO. So cannot change lor.
What's wrong with Cedar? My niece got >265 chose cresecent girls. Why such myopic views that top girls only choose rgs and nyg???
Kudos to parents who respect their children's views ...[/quote]just giving a possible reason why that girl is in cedar instead of rgs. anyway, my own dd is in cedar and she loves the school. -
jtoh:
Yes, same for all students. You indicate your third lang choice during the S1 Central Posting Exercise and will be notified of the outcome of your selection on reporting day.[/quote]So, secondary posting is the only time to select for 3rd language. If the child wants to opt out subsequently, will then have to write to the language center?ks2011:
[quote=\"yukilei\"]Hi, I would like to know abt the 3rd language. Assuming the child is qualify for 3rd language, must he make the selection during Sec Posting? Or can he decide when school starts next year?
Secondary posting. On the orientation day, you will get a letter stating that you have been offered one of your choices. This applies to DSA students as well (I think) -
yukilei:
So, secondary posting is the only time to select for 3rd language. If the child wants to opt out subsequently, will then have to write to the language center?[/quote]They can fill up a form in the school itself to opt out.jtoh:
[quote=\"yukilei\"]Hi, I would like to know abt the 3rd language. Assuming the child is qualify for 3rd language, must he make the selection during Sec Posting? Or can he decide when school starts next year?
Yes, same for all students. You indicate your third lang choice during the S1 Central Posting Exercise and will be notified of the outcome of your selection on reporting day.
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