Networking Group - JCs General

[zbear]

emoh:

isetan:

When is the expected release of A level results?

Friday 24 Feb ?

http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/important_dates.asp

24 Feb? Seems much earlier than the usual release?

What about PW? I am kancheong over this one.

[mindays]

zbear:

emoh:

[quote=\"isetan\"]When is the expected release of A level results?

Friday 24 Feb ?

http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/important_dates.asp

24 Feb? Seems much earlier than the usual release?

What about PW? I am kancheong over this one.[/quote]Usually, the release of PW results is during March-April

[mindays]

mathtuition88:

isetan:

Hi,


Is there any website showing all JCs A level results and it's nos of passes, statistics ?

I have done some research on JC H2 Math Distinction Rate:[quote]AJC’s H2 Maths Distinction Rate is 62.7%, which is very much higher than the 50% average National Distinction Rate.

Raffles Institution (RI/RJC) Distinction Rate hovers around 70% to 80%!

Victoria JC (VJC)’s H2 Maths Distinction Rate is around 66.6%.

Hwa Chong (HCI) H2 Maths Distinction Rate is around 80% (8 out of 10 students scored an A for H2 Maths in HCI for three consecutive years).

Overall National Distinction Rate is usually around 50%. So by logic and common sense, majority of the other JC's Distinction Rate is below 50%, so as to compensate for the high distinction rate of the above JCs.

Definitely, there is some variation from year to year, but not much in terms of percentage.

Google: \"jc math distinction rate\" for a more detailed analysis. My site (mathtuition88) is the 1st search result.[/quote]The latest AJC Math distinction rate is 54.6%, 2015 A level results. National average is 50.3%.
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[sharonkhoo]

Any idea when the student EZlink card expires after the A level are taken? I don’t want my daughter to be caught out. Thanks!

[zbear]

slmkhoo:

Any idea when the student EZlink card expires after the A level are taken? I don't want my daughter to be caught out. Thanks!

It's definitely not Dec. Could be either March or April.

Best to check with SMRT ezlink top up office at any MRT stations.

[sharonkhoo]

zbear:

slmkhoo:

Any idea when the student EZlink card expires after the A level are taken? I don't want my daughter to be caught out. Thanks!

It's definitely not Dec. Could be either March or April.

Best to check with SMRT ezlink top up office at any MRT stations.

The website says that the student fares will stop after they finish their A levels, but didn't state a date. I expect 31 Dec may be that date. According to the website, the card itself will be usable for another 4 mths, but adult fares will be deducted. I will get my daughter to switch to a normal card after 31 Dec so she can benefit from student fares as long as possible!

[zbear]

slmkhoo:

zbear:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]Any idea when the student EZlink card expires after the A level are taken? I don't want my daughter to be caught out. Thanks!

It's definitely not Dec. Could be either March or April.

Best to check with SMRT ezlink top up office at any MRT stations.

The website says that the student fares will stop after they finish their A levels, but didn't state a date. I expect 31 Dec may be that date. According to the website, the card itself will be usable for another 4 mths, but adult fares will be deducted. I will get my daughter to switch to a normal card after 31 Dec so she can benefit from student fares as long as possible![/quote]
I don't recall being the case for my DD but I guess I am wrong. Perhaps I mixed it up with my DS - O levels.

Website can never be wrong so it's good that you got yr questions answered.

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[ilovelaksa]

mathtuition88:

I have done some research on JC H2 Math Distinction Rate:[quote]AJC’s H2 Maths Distinction Rate is 62.7%, which is very much higher than the 50% average National Distinction Rate.

Raffles Institution (RI/RJC) Distinction Rate hovers around 70% to 80%!

Victoria JC (VJC)’s H2 Maths Distinction Rate is around 66.6%.

Hwa Chong (HCI) H2 Maths Distinction Rate is around 80% (8 out of 10 students scored an A for H2 Maths in HCI for three consecutive years).

Overall National Distinction Rate is usually around 50%. So by logic and common sense, majority of the other JC's Distinction Rate is below 50%, so as to compensate for the high distinction rate of the above JCs.

Definitely, there is some variation from year to year, but not much in terms of percentage.

Google: \"jc math distinction rate\" for a more detailed analysis. My site (mathtuition88) is the 1st search result.[/quote]Hi, VJC Maths H2 2015 distinction rate is 72.1%.

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TheGPTutor:

2016 GP A-Level Paper


1. ‘Any adaptation of a novel for film, television or the theatre is never as effective as the original.’

2. Assess the view that traditional buildings have no future in your society.

3. ‘Longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits.’ Discuss.

4. Considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major sporting events?

5. ‘Human need, rather than profit, should always be the main concern of scientific research.’ Discuss.

6. ‘Countries experiencing conflict should be left to sort out their own problems.’ How far do you agree?

7. How far has modern technology made it unnecessary for individuals to possess mathematical skills?

8. ‘People who do the most worthwhile jobs rarely receive the best financial rewards.’ To what extent is this true of your society?

9. Evaluate the claim that equality of opportunity for females is desirable, but unrealistic, goal.

10. Assess the view that most natural disasters are the result of human activity.

11. Is competition always desireable?

12. ‘Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone’s opinion is of equal value.’ What is your view?


A fairly broad paper that focuses on the format prior to 2003. There are some questions with topics that are regularly discussed in schools, like Science, Environment, Media, Government & Politics, but the emphasis is on hybrid discussion and evaluation.

Question #3, 5, 6 and 9 are common questions. Their manifestations are not that varied. Any hardworking student who has eye-balled several dozen questions would have come across such questions quite regularly.

Paper 2 was on the topic of Tourism. Very doable for many students.

For Student Reference Only. All rights belong to Source. I own no rights to the above question set.

Interestingly, the question scope (generally) is getting narrower, making the questions more niche and students might find it more difficult to conjure up arguments and examples to substantiate their stand. GP is getting more difficult to score!