Hi all,

Is there something happening with this portal in the last few days. It just seems so hard to navigate and different from a week ago.

Secondly has anyone received anything from Victoria for leadership? The wait is tough and it would be so much easier to move on with things if we know.

Thanks all.

Hi,


Am I right that the DSA application doesn’t require us to upload anything. Just type information. No Certificates, documentary proof etc??

Thanks

tambourina lee\" post_id=\"2134378\" time=\"1716903541\" user_id=\"95687:[quote=\"tambourina lee\" post_id=2134378 time=1716903541 user_id=95687]Hi anxiousirene, regarding the NUSH portfolio, I believe your son should include anything that helps to show that your child has a passion for math and science. That's what the school is looking for, individuals who have an interest and passion in math and science.
If your child has no olympiad/math science competition related results /certs to include in the portfolio, do not worry either. If he is interested in NUSH, just go ahead an apply. It is a myth that NUSH only takes in geppers or olympiad medalist. So just apply, see how he fares at the selection test(s).

My child was from a neighbourhood school, we did not send him for any competitions or olympiads, and his cca was a sport 😅. He had nothing to upload for his portfolio, so we uploaded all his edusave awards just to upload something rather than nothing. With nothing much to show portfolio wise, he only had the selection tests to go for, I'm not sure how the school identifies the students during their selection process but in the end he received COs from both NUSH and SST.

Hope this information helps.

All the best to your son in his DSA applications and for his PSLE as well.[/quote]

:thankyou:

coast\" post_id=\"2134007\" time=\"1715950661\" user_id=\"38933:

https://www.temasekjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/ip-year-1-dsa-sec/
● Applicants should be role models who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and potential through their experiences in key leadership positions in primary school (Executive Committee member in the Prefectorial Board or equivalent, CCA leader etc) OR have led projects that have impacted the community.

● Applicants should indicate non-school-based achievements in their online application in MOE’s DSA portal

All shortlisted applicants will attend an interview.

Schools will assess the student’s overall ability to cope with their academic and non-academic programmes using various sources of information, such as primary school results and interviews.

Many students' weakest subject is Mother Tongue so it will not be a big factor if he does well in the other 3 subjects. Encourage him to improve his results.

All the best.

Hi all!


I would like some advice on the DSA application.

For DSA leadership IP track, does any one know what is the process for TJC? How closely do they look at the child’s P5 results before short listing them for interview.

Mother tongue is my son’s weak point and that affects the total AL score.

Thanks 🙏

Hi all,


I’m a newbie to Olympiad math. Need some advice.

My son will be taking part in the Mathlympics this year. He’s in p4. Pls help me get some perspective with the following:

1. What are some good classes in the east to prepare him for this?

2. Does participation in Olympiad competitions really help with DSA admissions or school math work?

Thanks 🙏

Hi,


I see your point.

Thanks for sharing.

tinker_bell\" post_id=\"2062019\" time=\"1647689658\" user_id=\"194652:

These math tuition centres specialize in conducting math classes.

As compared to TLL which is well regarded but is a multi-disciplinary tuition centre offering tuition for all subjects.

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewforum.php?f=91

Here are 2 math tuition centres in the recommended list that have branches in the east

Math heuristics
Blk 824 Tampines St 81
Unit 01-20
(https://mathsheuristics.com/)

Oodles thinkingmath
Blk 139 Tampines St 11
Unit 01-80
(https://www.oodleslearning.com/)

Hi.


Thanks for the list. I’m surprised Learning Lab is not in it. Am I outdated? My child doesn’t go for my classes. He’s in P4 now, doing ok but i’d like to stretch his math ability. please share if it is wise to consider learning lab. I’m in the east and most of these centres you mentioned in the list are in north I believe. Any suggestions for the east side?

Thanks

tinker_bell\" post_id=\"2059425\" time=\"1645441996\" user_id=\"194652:

Check out the following list of Top 5 Math tuition specialists for PSLE and Primary School here!
Concept Math is also included in the list : https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=92&t=100437

Visible math
https://www.visiblemath.com.sg/
• 2 branches - Sin Ming and Novena.
• Large class size. Can be up to 20 students in classroom.
• Reasonable fees.
• Focus on mainstream math training. Mixed ability classes.
• Uses the 'cognitive conceptual approach' and 'concept builder' to help students understand the syllabus.
• Featured in Straits Times, Business Times and SME 500.

Nicklebee math
http://www.nicklebeetutors.com/
• 2 branches - Bishan and Punggol.
• Small class size. Max 4 students in a session.
• Fees are expensive.
• Focus on advanced math training. To target the 4-mark and 5-mark type of challenging psle math questions.
• Teaches their own techniques called : 'unitary method' and 'C3PO math'. Also includes some methods from gifted education programme math and olympiad math.
• Featured in Straits Times, Sunday Times, The New Paper, 958FM and Channel 8.

Concept math
https://www.conceptmath.com/
• 2 branches - Novena and Bukit Timah.
• Moderate class size. Max 12 students in a session. Founder's class may have more students.
• Reasonable fees.
• Focus on mainstream math training. Can join the founder's class for more advanced psle math workshops.
• Uses MOE based model method and their own 'S.M.A.R.T. approach'.
• Featured in CNBC, Straits Times, Sunday Times, The New Paper and Shin Min Daily News.

Math heuristics
https://mathsheuristics.com/
• 3 branches - Novena, Kovan and Tampines.
• Moderate class size. Max 10 students in a session.
• Fees are relatively expensive.
• Focus on advanced math training. Target paper 2 math questions.
• Founders were former psle markers and setters. They have their own unique technique called : 'unit transfer method'.
• Featured in Straits Times, Sunday Times, Mothership, Berita Harian, 958FM, 972FM and Shin Min Daily News.

Oodles thinkingmath
https://www.oodleslearning.com/
• 11 branches around Singapore. Main HQ at Thomson.
• Moderate class size. Max 12 students in a session.
• Reasonable Fees.
• Mainstream math training.
• Uses the '+hinkingMath onsponge' approach. Branches are run by franchisee.
• Organizes the Philip Yeo Young Scholars Award.

Twinkiestars\" post_id=\"2050948\" time=\"1638920203\" user_id=\"97569:

Hopefully there will be an email regardless of outcome. Might as well put us out of our misery properly!

Totally agree!!! Or else we can all call gifted branch and hound them for a reply. Hahah

Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2050905\" time=\"1638879849\" user_id=\"163126:

I think it will be the same process as previous years - the community centre will give out the prize (Popular vouchers) in an awards ceremony sometime in January.

Oh I see. Ok, thanks 🙏

Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2050856\" time=\"1638864381\" user_id=\"163126:

This is off- tangent - but the Edusave certs are out! Check your mailbox

Thanks for notifying! Something to lift my son up as well.

I realise there is no mention about the award ceremony for acad merit award (students who are top 25% but not eligible for merit bursary award). The letter only mentions merit bursary award application.

Past 2 years my son has been getting the academic merit award. That’s still ongoing right?

Thanks 🙏