DSA 2017

[solareclipse]

porcupine12trade:

mengsan:

Foreign and Malay, as I hv mentioned has own merit. My dd can consider MSP, but she outright rejecting RSP now becos don’t like cultural studies topics

Hi mengsan,

According to my dd1, RSP is not a \"study\" program. It is a fun program, they get to try Malay/regional food, cultural camps, field study (peninsular plaza).

It's a non-examinable subject, and students mostly find it educational & fun, as they learn more about regional cultures, food etc, which includes an annual overseas trip to neighbouring countries.

[solareclipse]

hojicha:

Is it worthwhile to have 3rd language taken up? Thanks.

I guess acquiring competency in any new language is worthwhile:) Also, can be an option to consider tertiary education in that particular foreign country too.

From an academic viewpoint:

- For IP students: the 3rd language grade can be used in the computation of the overall grade in lieu of a Humanities subject.

- For Olevels students: (1) A pupil who passes 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination and who qualifies for admission to a JC/Millennia Institute (MI) will be given a concession of two points in his application to the JC/MI of his choice.

(2) A pupil who offers 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic in the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination will be allowed to use the grade in lieu of a Humanities subject grade for admission to the JC/MI.

Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/language-programmes

[hojicha]

solareclipse:

hojicha:

Is it worthwhile to have 3rd language taken up? Thanks.

I guess acquiring competency in any new language is worthwhile:) Also, can be an option to consider tertiary education in that particular foreign country too.

From an academic viewpoint:

- For IP students: the 3rd language grade can be used in the computation of the overall grade in lieu of a Humanities subject.

- For Olevels students: (1) A pupil who passes 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination and who qualifies for admission to a JC/Millennia Institute (MI) will be given a concession of two points in his application to the JC/MI of his choice.

(2) A pupil who offers 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic in the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination will be allowed to use the grade in lieu of a Humanities subject grade for admission to the JC/MI.

Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/language-programmes

Solareclipse .... This is so helpful to know. I didn't think on the IP track can be a Humanities subject and opted nil. :roll:

[lee_yl]

hojicha:

solareclipse:

[quote=\"hojicha\"]Is it worthwhile to have 3rd language taken up? Thanks.

I guess acquiring competency in any new language is worthwhile:) Also, can be an option to consider tertiary education in that particular foreign country too.

From an academic viewpoint:

- For IP students: the 3rd language grade can be used in the computation of the overall grade in lieu of a Humanities subject.

- For Olevels students: (1) A pupil who passes 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination and who qualifies for admission to a JC/Millennia Institute (MI) will be given a concession of two points in his application to the JC/MI of his choice.

(2) A pupil who offers 3rd lang of MSP, CSP, Bahasa Indonesia & Arabic in the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination will be allowed to use the grade in lieu of a Humanities subject grade for admission to the JC/MI.

Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/language-programmes

Solareclipse .... This is so helpful to know. I didn't think on the IP track can be a Humanities subject and opted nil. :roll:[/quote]Hojicha,
In my opinion, it may be easier to study Lit/History/Geography, or just choose one or two. As for 3rd language, unless the child has a keen interest or there’s someone at home who can practise with him, else it is difficult to stay motivated after a while. It is not fun traveling up & down (for few years).

[hojicha]

:salute: :thankyou:

[Ganjiongspider]

solareclipse:

porcupine12trade:

[quote=\"mengsan\"]Foreign and Malay, as I hv mentioned has own merit. My dd can consider MSP, but she outright rejecting RSP now becos don’t like cultural studies topics

Hi mengsan,

According to my dd1, RSP is not a \"study\" program. It is a fun program, they get to try Malay/regional food, cultural camps, field study (peninsular plaza).

It's a non-examinable subject, and students mostly find it educational & fun, as they learn more about regional cultures, food etc, which includes an annual overseas trip to neighbouring countries.[/quote]But RSP is a scholarship programme, how can it be non-examinable? When I made enquiry to MOE with regards to RSP, the students have to take O level exam for this subject too. And how they assess the students to get them stay in this program? , as it is a 4 yr to 6 yr program scholarships. Hence, I don't think it is a fun program leh. Like no need to study or exam or do any research paper, so easy to get scholarship every year from MOE meh? :?

[mengsan]

Tend to agree that RSP is exam subject, which means eventually if hv to take 2 subjects RSP + MSP together

[hojicha]

When will we know schools cop for this year? And how schools determine their cop? Thanks.

[hojicha]

Ganjiongspider:

Anybody knows what is the COP this year for the Top 10% PSLE cohort that is eligible for CAT 3 Foreign Language - 253? Anyone lower than 253 but eligible as well?

I know of a 252 eligible.

[emoh]

hojicha:

When will we know schools cop for this year? And how schools determine their cop? Thanks.

Thursday 21 Dec morning when posting results are out, can call MOE or the schools or see if anyone is sharing on this forum?

Previous Year’s PSLE Aggregate Ranges of Schools - The PSLE aggregate ranges
for schools are not pre-determined by MOE or schools before posting. Each
school’s eventual PSLE aggregate ranges for that year depend on students’ PSLE
results and their school choices during the annual S1 Posting Exercise. The
previous year's PSLE aggregate ranges are provided to serve as an approximate
guide, and the eventual ranges may vary depending on demand patterns and
cohort size for that year.