Juz Mum:

First of all, thank you very much GreenA !
Your guided link on inet (which I didn't make effort to explore before this) is good piece of info!

May I also ask what is the purpose and usefulness of taking RA?

Thanks again

Dear JuzMum,

I skip your question in the previous post because I don't have good answer :oops:

What is the purpose of going for RA subject? The students who feel passionate about a subject can answer easily. But these students are rare. Most of the others feel hazy.

What is the usefulness of RA subject? I feel that this is an early preparation for JC, and also a chance to explore a subject deeper. However, I know only one subject. I am not sure if this is true for all others.

The most reliable way to answer questions such as RA subject intake and class allocation is to check class allocation table for the previous year. Login to inet student portal, go to Admin Info -> Time Table -> 2016 TT.


For the difference of topics covered in RA and RP classes, parents can check Scheme Of Work for individual subjects. Again at inet student portal, go to Academic Info -> Curriculum_Maps_Scheme_of_Work_Assessment_Framework. All subjects are listed in each sub directories. Under each subject, there are subject map, scheme of work and assessment framework. The documents show topics covered for RP and RA. The subject folders are empty now. Documents for 2016 are cleared. Please be patient and wait for new documents for 2017 to be uploaded.

My DD1 is in Y3 Math RA. I find that her class pace is very fast. One set of worksheet, about 10+ pages, covers a few chapters’ worth of content of a normal textbook. They started at Algebra at the beginning of the year, by the end of the year, they have swept passed the Intermediate Algebra and advanced into Pre-calculus. There are brilliant students in the class. But for my DD1, she does feel pressured.

RA students are required to take extra enrichment class and participate in competition. This year, there are Saturday class from July to September. Students are to choose one of the two offered topics, Number Theory or Graph. DD1 choose number theory. I read her materials and find that I understand only first half of the topics. The second half I am totally lost. I don’t know how she passed the exam. This contribute to 10% of score.

In Jun holiday, they were required use graphic calculator to draw functions. The lines and curves of all the functions join together to form a picture, with social meanings.

They were also required to participate in Math Stage Challenge. This contributes to 10% of their score.

By the end of the year, student need to achieve GPA of 2.8 for RA subject. Those who fall short of the requirement will be assessed by class teacher. The teacher will decide whether to let the student to continue RA in Y4.

bebegds:

Does anyone has textbooks list or know the textbook recommended by RGS for Yr 3/4 Math 1, Math 2, Chemistry, Physics and Biology? Thanks in advance for replies.

For Y3, the recommended textbooks are standard O level textbooks. Students spend most of their time on the worksheets that teachers hand out. The worksheets cover mostly O level textbook contents, with some enrichment materials. Most of the enrichment materials will not be tested in exams.

Tiananmen:

First time posting.

My daughter's experience in infocomm club is good, she loves every minutes of it. CCA is twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday. They have their own air-conditioned club room :imcool: . Each year intake varies, but this year vacancies are limited to only 5 girls :yikes: . Selection into infocomm club is very intense. Some girls submitted their prior projects as part of their portfolios; they then went through some tests to see if they can understand basic coding flow and talked about their passion :rahrah: for infocomm stuff during interview.

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Thanks for the write up. My daughter's seat mate is in infocomm. I pick up from daughter's comment. Looks like it is not very accurate.

Some of my daughter’s friends are from photography club and infocomms club. They have only one training per week. But prior experience are required to get into these clubs. For photography, candidates are assigned a task. They need to take a number of shots and submit photos within 2 hours of time. For infocomms club, candidates need to submit portfolios of past projects.

zulu:

GiftedGem:

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Did she get asked interesting questions by the parents? I recall the strange enthusiastic questions my dd was asked when she was at Open Houses in the past.

Strange enthusiastic qns...... wow she din have that.
She did 3 rounds of sch tour for parents.

Qns : -
1. Why RGS does not have boarding house as what NYGH and RI have
2. Is RGS life stressful for students
3. How did you fare for PSLE and the scorecard
4. Which CCA are you taking
5. Do the teachers really teach
6. Are the students independent learners

Q3..... Favourite question.[/quote]I asked some of these qns last year. The two girls I talked to shared their PSLE scores, their primary schools, their CCAs. They gave my DD a good dose of encouragement, advice, self-motivational tricks with much enthusiasm. DD really listened to them and took their advice to her heart. One conversation was more effective than many of my lectures at home.

I went to RGS Open House 3 years in a row. This year I finally can have my rest. But I miss the lively activities. I almost develop a habit of attending Open House.

Very soon we will stop to care much about GEP or MS, DSA or PSLE. There is no difference of material used and topics covered among different classes. Class dynamic and personal growth are more important than the usual stereotypes.

DD 261+2 RGS first choice.

I attended NYGH open house this year. During the principal’s talk, in Q&A session, a parent stood up and self-introduced as an old RGS girl. She asked Mdm Heng, the principal, to comment on the difference of the two schools. Mdm Heng set her view in mainly 3 points:


1.The secondary school period is the most crucial time for a person to master a second language. If a person misses this period, and only starts to learn the second language in later phase of her life, she may have to put in double effort and expect less result. For Nanyang, it incorporates the learning of the Chinese Language and culture into not only school’s curriculum, but also students’ daily activities. Regardless of a student’s ability with Chinese language at the entry point, as long as the student is willing to learn, Nanyang promises and guarantees that, by the end of the 4 years, she will have good command of the language.

2. Nanyang believes that, at secondary school level, the students are still not very mature. Therefore, Nanyang insists on teachers’ guidance, supervision and support.

3.Nanyang emphasizes that a student is a member of a community. The achievement of a student is a result of not just her own hard work, but also the result of her parents, teachers, coaches and others who contribute to her success.

Personally, I feel that Nanyang girls are refined and graceful. RGS girls are natural and outspoken.