Secondary School Selection 2012

[Pen88n]

wonderm:

jtoh:

Maybe more students do better in Chinese compared to other subjects, hence the higher proportion of A/A*. But it also means that if you score an A (a low A particularly), your T-score will be dragged down lower compared to if you had scored a low A in the other three subjects.

I thought it is the other way round? For 2 bordreline A grades, the one with a smaller standard deviation will result in a higher T-score for that subject.

With more people scoring A and A*, the std deviation for that subject is smaller compared to another subject?

But the mean is much higher, which results in a small difference between the kid's score and the mean score. So even with a lower standard deviation, it still results in a lower T-score overall.

[wonderm]

Pen88n:

wonderm:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]Maybe more students do better in Chinese compared to other subjects, hence the higher proportion of A/A*. But it also means that if you score an A (a low A particularly), your T-score will be dragged down lower compared to if you had scored a low A in the other three subjects.

I thought it is the other way round? For 2 bordreline A grades, the one with a smaller standard deviation will result in a higher T-score for that subject.

With more people scoring A and A*, the std deviation for that subject is smaller compared to another subject?

But the mean is much higher, which results in a small difference between the kid's score and the mean score. So even with a lower standard deviation, it still results in a lower T-score overall.[/quote]Good point. But the fact that the mean is high means it is easier for the kid to score that particular score, right? I think we don't need to be overly worried about this stuff, just remember it is all about relative ranking.

[Chenonceau]

slmkhoo:

That's so funny! I totally agree with you about wanting my life back - you voice my feelings exactly! I also try to leave my kids to manage by themselves, a little less for my older one with learning issues, but my younger one has had minimal intervention from very early on. But neither has asked to move out yet!

[Chenonceau]

wonderm:

Good point. But the fact that the mean is high means it is easier for the kid to score that particular score, right? I think we don't need to be overly worried about this stuff, just remember it is all about relative ranking.

:rotflmao: My sentiments exactly... dun care lah... the time to affect results was before, not now. Whatever formula is used ... applies to the whole cohort.

[Pam Pam]

hi all, i am new here : :oops:

My ds next year will go to Sec 1, need some advise which school is better:
1) Choa Chu Kang
2) Regent
3) Zheng Hua Sec
4) West Spring
5) Unity
6)Greendrige

Looking for your kindly advise.....
:thankyou:

[NY1969]

Pam Pam:

hi all, i am new here : :oops:

My ds next year will go to Sec 1, need some advise which school is better:
1) Choa Chu Kang
2) Regent
3) Zheng Hua Sec
4) West Spring
5) Unity
6)Greendrige

Looking for your kindly advise.....
:thankyou:

Would you consider Kranji Sec School? I heard its not bad. Entry level at COP of 230 up.

[Crester]

NY1969:

Pam Pam:

hi all, i am new here : :oops:

My ds next year will go to Sec 1, need some advise which school is better:
1) Choa Chu Kang
2) Regent
3) Zheng Hua Sec
4) West Spring
5) Unity
6)Greendrige

Looking for your kindly advise.....
:thankyou:

Would you consider Kranji Sec School? I heard its not bad. Entry level at COP of 230 up.

Yes, Kranji Sec is a Gd neighbourhood sch in West.
Let discuss on Sec schools selection n hear feedbacks abt them.
Tks.

[gtayc]

i am new too. Can some one advise me which school is better in the East?

[KoalaMummy]

How about schools like St Andrew’s, St Gabriel, Maris Stella?


Which of these are the better ones?

[PiggyLalala]

KoalaMummy:

How about schools like St Andrew's, St Gabriel, Maris Stella?


Which of these are the better ones?

Personally I prefer St. Andrew to the other twos