<![CDATA[Malay Special Program]]>Anyone with kid’s experience going to a designated centre for Malay Special Pgm? Specifically, Changkat CHangi for the east zone. Website says twice a week but what if the child is unable to make due to CCA etc? Can they make up for it other days? R the lessons offered online like for the other third languages?


Is the std of Malay Special Pgm v high? and do most of the kids score well? ie say 70%?

Thanks.

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wisp\" post_id=\"2093081\" time=\"1671684194\" user_id=\"200342:

Yes - notified by the school. However the last book in the booklist is sold out on Popular website already!
Can buy directly at MOELC in Jan if i’m not wrong.

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2093056\" time=\"1671679884\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2093056 time=1671679884 user_id=53606]
Anybody successful for MOELC-based Malay Special Program?[/quote]
Yes - notified by the school. However the last book in the booklist is sold out on Popular website already!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093081https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093081Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:43:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:31:24 GMT]]>Anybody successful for MOELC-based Malay Special Program?

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chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2090814\" time=\"1669650416\" user_id=\"162894:

This is covered in upper Sec CL's 120 谚语, hehe. 有心 = 有决心/恒心 (determination, perseverance).
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Aiyo... I understand the meaning... I'm just particular about the sentence structure.

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ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2090723\" time=\"1669621484\" user_id=\"3:

I've always wondered what is \"有心人\". I thought \"有心人\" are hardworking people? So hardworking people will get more \"难事\"? 🤷 Doesn't compute for me.
This is covered in upper Sec CL's 120 谚语, hehe. 有心 = 有决心/恒心 (determination, perseverance).

https://i.imgur.com/2IMVKBD.jpg\">

\"There's nothing too difficult to overcome if you have the determination/perseverance to do so\". Something similar to \"there's a will, there's a way\" (有志者事竟成). 😉

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Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2090713\" time=\"1669620264\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2090713 time=1669620264 user_id=195250]
世上无难事 只怕有心人. 😂[/quote]
I've always wondered what is \"有心人\". I thought \"有心人\" are hardworking people? So hardworking people will get more \"难事\"? 🤷 Doesn't compute for me.

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Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2090712\" time=\"1669620045\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2090712 time=1669620045 user_id=195250]
Recently, a few of my colleagues are posting to China for to supervise the progress of a project. They were selected because they went for HCL during secondary school and can speak, read, write and discuss in Chinese. And therefore taking HCL is for long term career prospects.[/quote]
Likely because of their ability to speak, read, write and discuss. These are valuable skills to have.. whether or not one has taken higher Chinese..

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Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2090713\" time=\"1669620264\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2090713 time=1669620264 user_id=195250]
世上无难事 只怕有心人. 😂[/quote]
Where there's a will, there's a way.

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2090696\" time=\"1669617132\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2090696 time=1669617132 user_id=53606]
Secondary school CL is already difficult enough, HCL will be impossible for Zac.[/quote]
世上无难事 只怕有心人. 😂

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sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2090700\" time=\"1669617882\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2090700 time=1669617882 user_id=130531]
Indeed, chenlaoshi is fantastic. &, mandarin/MT is surely pleasurable for most children; it's the exams which are 🤯 Given the amount of effort required for some students, it'd be a bit like 事倍功半, so it can be more worthwhile to spend the academic energy on other core subjects[/quote]
Recently, a few of my colleagues are posting to China for to supervise the progress of a project. They were selected because they went for HCL during secondary school and can speak, read, write and discuss in Chinese. And therefore taking HCL is for long term career prospects.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090712https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090712Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:20:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:19:00 GMT]]>

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2090700\" time=\"1669617882\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2090700 time=1669617882 user_id=130531]
Indeed, chenlaoshi is fantastic. &, mandarin/MT is surely pleasurable for most children; it's the exams which are 🤯 Given the amount of effort required for some students, it'd be a bit like 事倍功半, so it can be more worthwhile to spend the academic energy on other core subjects[/quote]
Fully agree with you! Good advice.

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2090701\" time=\"1669617969\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2090701 time=1669617969 user_id=53606]
His CCA points are hopefully guaranteed as he is always fully gung ho about his CCA. Was thinking of the extra 2 points applicable to any JC - may be quite valuable no matter whether high or low raw score.[/quote]
Do take note that there is a cap of maximum 4 points that each student can get. His affiliation JC is an excellent school, it is an awesome choice. 🙂

IMHO, it is wiser to focus his efforts on his core subjects as there will also be an increase in the number of subjects in secondary school. Unless he loves taking the language… or has special reasons to do so.

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Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2090698\" time=\"1669617321\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2090698 time=1669617321 user_id=58173]
Actually, I think focusing on CCAs (for the bonus points) would be more fun. And baker road has affiliation, so Zac would get 4 points max with a wholesome CCA.[/quote]
His CCA points are hopefully guaranteed as he is always fully gung ho about his CCA. Was thinking of the extra 2 points applicable to any JC - may be quite valuable no matter whether high or low raw score.

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Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2090695\" time=\"1669616839\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2090695 time=1669616839 user_id=195250]
Is HCL so difficult to manage? I believe Chen Lao Shi can help.[/quote]
Indeed, chenlaoshi is fantastic. &, mandarin/MT is surely pleasurable for most children; it's the exams which are 🤯 Given the amount of effort required for some students, it'd be a bit like 事倍功半, so it can be more worthwhile to spend the academic energy on other core subjects

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090700Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:44:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:35:21 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2090694\" time=\"1669616448\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2090694 time=1669616448 user_id=53606]
Have decided to apply for MSP. Since now is the only chance to do so. Just do it and try out first. Will sort out the logistics later.

DS is not a visual learner, cannot manage HCL even if he qualified. Agreed he picks up alphabet / phonics - based languages much more easily.[/quote]
Actually, I think focusing on CCAs (for the bonus points) would be more fun. And baker road has affiliation, so Zac would get 4 points max with a wholesome CCA.

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Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2090695\" time=\"1669616839\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2090695 time=1669616839 user_id=195250]
Is HCL so difficult to manage? I believe Chen Lao Shi can help.[/quote]
Secondary school CL is already difficult enough, HCL will be impossible for Zac.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090696https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090696Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:32:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:27:19 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2090694\" time=\"1669616448\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2090694 time=1669616448 user_id=53606]
Have decided to apply for MSP. Since now is the only chance to do so. Just do it and try out first. Will sort out the logistics later.

DS is not a visual learner, cannot manage HCL even if he qualified. Agreed he picks up alphabet / phonics - based languages much more easily.[/quote]
Is HCL so difficult to manage? I believe Chen Lao Shi can help.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090695https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090695Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:27:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:20:48 GMT]]>Have decided to apply for MSP. Since now is the only chance to do so. Just do it and try out first. Will sort out the logistics later.


DS is not a visual learner, cannot manage HCL even if he qualified. Agreed he picks up alphabet / phonics - based languages much more easily.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090694https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090694Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:20:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:47:42 GMT]]>https://www.chungchenghighmain.moe.edu.sg/programmes/student-development/special-programmes/malay-special-programme/
[quote]A student who offers M(SP) in the GCE O-Level Examination will be allowed to use the M(SP) grade in lieu of a Humanities subject grade for admission to the JC/MI.[/quote]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090662https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090662Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:47:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:14:56 GMT]]>Hi, anybody with a child on Express track, taking MSP for the 2 bonus points? Is it true another advantage is that the MSP grade can be counted as a Humanities subject in L1R5?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090657https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2090657Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:14:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:54:07 GMT]]>Hi anyone out there who can help tell me what the test/exam paper is like. How to prepare learn MSP . Thanks. Serious about taking it at O level. But just starting now at sec 1. Love it so far though many in my class are going to give it up any time. Pity.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/945094https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/945094Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:54:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:39:56 GMT]]>Yeah lessons are twice a week. I’m not sure about dropout rate at MOELC since sec 1 and 2 MSP classes are conducted in school. However, at sec 3 level, there’s not many students, so we have to go to MOELC for lessons. Speaks about the dropout rate within my school. And yes, I’m doing O levels next year.

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twilight:
I'm doing MSP but in Bishan though. Attendance fluctuates a lot. And it depends on the teacher. For my teacher, we can get excused if we tell him beforehand that we are unable to make it to class. As for make up classes, it depends on the teacher's flexibility too.


Most of the people in my class have A2 and above for their final score. So the standard is not very high, for sec 1-3 level, and the teacher does do his best to try to help the students push up their scores. I'm not sure abot sec 4, but I heard from my teacher that the standard will be higher.
Hi Thanks! So the lessons are twice a week as stated? It seems difficult to try to cope with two external lessons a week. Esp if the centre is not quite exactly next door.

Oso is the dropout rate high? I understd most of the other third lang eg Jap, French etc, many drop out within the first yr. Oh well, at least my elder one did. :roll:

Good luck for the exams next yr then, I guess u must be doing the O lvls

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/297070https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/297070Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:44:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Malay Special Program on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:48:24 GMT]]>I’m doing MSP but in Bishan though. Attendance fluctuates a lot. And it depends on the teacher. For my teacher, we can get excused if we tell him beforehand that we are unable to make it to class. As for make up classes, it depends on the teacher’s flexibility too.


Most of the people in my class have A2 and above for their final score. So the standard is not very high, for sec 1-3 level, and the teacher does do his best to try to help the students push up their scores. I’m not sure abot sec 4, but I heard from my teacher that the standard will be higher.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/297017https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/297017Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:48:24 GMT