coast\" post_id=\"1991739\" time=\"1597747067\" user_id=\"38933:

Tookies\" post_id=\"1991621\" time=\"1597721770\" user_id=\"124548:

Hi, I would like to ask parents with kids currently in secondary school. I heard that are some CCAs like robotics, IT clubs require students to be very good in their Math. These clubs are very popular but limited in slots bc some are taken up by those dsa students. But how will school know the kids are very good in their math at beginning of sec1? Is it that they will still look at their psle results eg shortlist based on A* for Math/Sci?

If secondary schools have certain CCAs or programmes that require students to be very good in their Math, it is likely that they will conduct selection tests and/or interviews. If it is beginning of Year 1, it is likely that they will also look at PSLE results.

We have not heard the requisite of “very good in Maths” for Robotics clubs based on the few IP schools that we visited a few years ago.

If your kid has a strong interest, maybe he should learn some coding (and logic) after PSLE. There should be courses available (some are free especially the basic ones).

If you have an iPad, there is a free app Swift Playgrounds (by Apple). Refer to the links below:-
https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/apple-releasing-swift-way-for-kids-to-learn-coding
https://www.apple.com/sg/swift/playgrounds/

Arduino
We bought a set of Arduino from Amazon (my DS heard from his friends and requested for it).

My DS started from scratch and had lots of fun with Swift Playgrounds and Arduino after his PSLE. It probably laid a good foundation and he did very well for his computer studies during Year 1 in his school.

All the best to your kid!

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Zappy\" post_id=\"1991643\" time=\"1597727005\" user_id=\"134817:

Tookies\" post_id=\"1991621\" time=\"1597721770\" user_id=\"124548:

Hi, I would like to ask parents with kids currently in secondary school. I heard that are some CCAs like robotics, IT clubs require students to be very good in their Math. These clubs are very popular but limited in slots bc some are taken up by those dsa students. But how will school know the kids are very good in their math at beginning of sec1? Is it that they will still look at their psle results eg shortlist based on A* for Math/Sci?

In sec school CCA, those who have DSA'ed in certain domains would have their CCA's assigned.

For all the rest, there would be a CCA fair some time in the early part of the year. The CCA is not assigned right at the start of school - usually in end Jan/ or early Feb time. During this fair, the students would go around the booths and are able to ask questions and also apply for the ones they are interested in.

There are also trials and auditions for the CCA's as the popular ones may have an overwhelming number of applicants but limited slots. Typically, they have 5-6 choices in order of preference. It would be during this time that the school makes the decision based on speaking to the applicants, assessing the attitude, aptitude, etc. So if Math is indeed a criteria, this would be where they would assess that component.

Note: for Math Olympiad, there could be a level-wide quick test in class to identify who may be suitable to be called up for training/ competition

Hi, I would like to ask parents with kids currently in secondary school. I heard that are some CCAs like robotics, IT clubs require students to be very good in their Math. These clubs are very popular but limited in slots bc some are taken up by those dsa students. But how will school know the kids are very good in their math at beginning of sec1? Is it that they will still look at their psle results eg shortlist based on A* for Math/Sci?

xueyan\" post_id=\"1991252\" time=\"1597633129\" user_id=\"6643:

For Paper 1, I am referring more for EL and MT. Composition writing can be a lot of amendment here and there.

I remember SEAB Instructions for Candidates booklet mentioned about the use of correction tape “advised not to use” and explained why.

Tr advised my DS to just cancel with ruler and pen neatly. Markers will try to read and make out the words but don’t let it be too untidy.

My DS did CL oral today, some questions are diff from what is in the pic. And we think the examiners he met like to ask lots of non-usual questions bc his other CL speaking friends who are very good in oral were being asked 5-6 questions as well. So we are glad Oral Is over and moving to prelim next week..


https://postimg.cc/1V0sDjLc

rivereast\" post_id=\"1990881\" time=\"1597377073\" user_id=\"55289:

Expresso\" post_id=\"1990878\" time=\"1597376703\" user_id=\"160897:

Is a picture with a graduation ticket , called Song skit With date of performance .

My boy has is tough to elaborate .

what?! graduation? P6 kids have no experience of graduation except for kindergarten graduation which by now most kids would have not memory. that would be a very tough topic for them to talk about.

From school practices, didn’t really touch on any graduation related topic if I remember correctly. Seems like each oral day has 1 tough topic.

Curiouskat\" post_id=\"1990874\" time=\"1597375894\" user_id=\"187821:

My child informed me that the examiner asked 5 prompts. Is this a cause for concern? Her prelim examiner only asked her 2. I know it’s over but I’m pretty worried and she doesn’t even want to discuss about it at all.

My boy said prompts are to help the kid to elaborate more bc they could be speaking too short, too little or too general ie not enough personal experience. So being prompted is not a bad thing actually bc examiner is trying to help.

My boy just came out, said is Road Safety for CL Oral

xn_mummy\" post_id=\"1990696\" time=\"1597302428\" user_id=\"137029:

https://postlmg.cc/bDfdMLDZ
based on the earlier post, it seem like the chinsee topic for Day1 is recycle topic but then the question asked seem to be on good deed/donation.

anyone can comments ?

At the beginning of CL video, there will be narration which will mention the theme of the video. So based on the narratives, students will know the theme n can prepare themselves for what will be the possible questions.

Based on the earlier post, I feel that the topic is helping the needy since the collection of tin cans is for exchange of rice and in the end they gave the bag of rice to a needy.

jakoh\" post_id=\"1990678\" time=\"1597298806\" user_id=\"151698:

kylene\" post_id=\"1990677\" time=\"1597298401\" user_id=\"6993:

[quote=jakoh post_id=1990676 time=1597298332 user_id=151698]
Not sure but seems like there were 2 sessions, are they of the same oral topic?

If so, wouldn't the 2nd session have advantage should they hear from the earlier batch?

First batch is kept in a room and not released until all second batch arrived in school . No contact between the 2.

I find it strange as one of the girl in session 2 was already online at 11:33am. Wonder if the children can have access to their bag (mobile) as information can be shared without F2F. And there were some sharing on the kids' chatgroup! Hmm...[/quote]The first student from batch 2 starts at 11am... when students already reported from 10 to 10.15 and surrendered their hp. My DS in batch 2 need to turn off Hp, surrender to teacher and collect from General Office when he leaves. And the first batch are released near 11am. so no contact be it f2f or via Hp.