Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
-
Estéema\" post_id=\"1999648\" time=\"1603249146\" user_id=\"66413:
Thanks Estéema for sharing! My friend’s DS1 in Sec 2 IP, so many things she is unsure of, so I thought I could help her find out a bit more. But I’m sure she will be able to navigate the system fine.
The ACS class have only 20 boys this year & they’re boys who are not from GEP, but allocated all the best Science teaches. ACS class students are selected by a FT & HOD & students not offered will not join. There are boys who declined offer coz its a very rigorous Programme.
ACS The diff in 1)-3) compared to the rest of classes is that they’ll complete syllabus early & do more graded projects towards IB score. Seems also they’ll be exposed to more national competitions (which drives them to want to learn more). Not sure if it’s a good thing but depends on individual student’s interests & motivation.
For Options 7) &
I’ll hv to check for you if u really keen to know. Honestly, I’ve not checked what’s the difference. -
manorway\" post_id=\"1999623\" time=\"1603212686\" user_id=\"9303:
Just guessing only...
Just out of curiosity, how come History is so much more popular? 3 classes of History vs 1 class of Geography.
Also option 4 has 4 subjects? Does it mean in this class, they do ALL 4 subjects?
Would Bio and History be very content heavy ?
Maybe these Pre-IB kids are doing World (International) History? Comparing History of the world versus Geography of the world, I think most boys would choose History cos content would be “exciting” World Wars versus studying some unfamiliar maps and non-tropical climates??
I’m interested to know if this is the reason.
Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
Also, it would appear from the listed choices that Literature is a compulsory Humanities in ACSI. True? Is it called Literary Arts? -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999652\" time=\"1603250600\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]
@ Zac’s mummanorway\" post_id=\"1999623\" time=\"1603212686\" user_id=\"9303:Just guessing only...
Maybe these Pre-IB kids are doing World (International) History? Comparing History of the world versus Geography of the world, I think most boys would choose History cos content would be “exciting” World Wars versus studying some unfamiliar maps and non-tropical climates??
I’m interested to know if this is the reason.
Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
Also, it would appear from the listed choices that Literature is a compulsory Humanities in ACSI. True? Is it called Literary Arts?
At ACSI, it’s called Language Arts and an English Language component. Not quite easy for most boys & in Year 2 they get anxious abt performing due to Year 1 ‘ignorance’ of its value & importance. Most boys need help. Once they get cross Year 2, they’ll be more confident. It’s part of their learning journey -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999652\" time=\"1603250600\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]
O level history has ww1 and cold war. Is this world history?
Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
[/quote] -
mommyNg\" post_id=\"1999650\" time=\"1603249530\" user_id=\"2838:
I u’stand the feeling. As parents, we’re anxious to know how our children’s options will lead them to next level in life. Like a maze, we watch the outcome.
Thanks Estéema for sharing! My friend’s DS1 in Sec 2 IP, so many things she is unsure of, so I thought I could help her find out a bit more. But I’m sure she will be able to navigate the system fine.Estéema\" post_id=\"1999648\" time=\"1603249146\" user_id=\"66413:
The ACS class have only 20 boys this year & they’re boys who are not from GEP, but allocated all the best Science teaches. ACS class students are selected by a FT & HOD & students not offered will not join. There are boys who declined offer coz its a very rigorous Programme.
ACS The diff in 1)-3) compared to the rest of classes is that they’ll complete syllabus early & do more graded projects towards IB score. Seems also they’ll be exposed to more national competitions (which drives them to want to learn more). Not sure if it’s a good thing but depends on individual student’s interests & motivation.
For Options 7) & I’ll hv to check for you if u really keen to know. Honestly, I’ve not checked what’s the difference.
Even last week, I’ve parents anxiously asking if their boys shld drop HCL! After 2 years’ journey & they’re still uncertain & anxious. For us, we’re thankful we didn’t push ours to do HCL in primary knowing boys typically hv hurdles with the chinese language. He did well to qualify for HCL & we saw his confidence & motivate him to do so he can be relieve fr doing CL all the way to A level Chinese. He’s motivated to work 4 years for it & relieve for Year 5&6. We were initially not too certain if we shld let him take HCL exams but when his Year 3 results were all 7 average points, we decided that there’s nothing to worry about since in IB, the max score is 45 points. 😂😅 His tutor is confident he’ll do well.
At the end of Year 2, it is impt for parents to sit and hv a heart-to-heart conversation about options vs interests of the child. We don’t dictate his choices but discuss the choices & a BIL came in to explain how his choices might maroon his future. Esp during teenage years, they’ll be much influence by peers. I’ve in many conversations adv that he keep up with the Sc options & his Math all his strong subjects, but always get non-committal response.
Mine was initially averse & refused the family to discuss professions of doctor, scientists, banking, or digital technologist. We went thro many many discussions of diff careers. He didn’t even know what he wants to do - just don’t want any of those (list was heaps, yet ... 😬). In the end, we decided to leave option open & not push. Over one dinner with retired dental prof BIL when he visit fr Melbourne, he listened to my son & offered his advice to son to ensure he’s got the MASTER KEY (all subjects that’ll be flexible leading up to more options whatever profession). He was hooked! Just in next 2 months of his year 2, he did so well & was even offered ACS class.
Moral of story, we parents can do whatever we anxiously want to do, but s’times it just takes an ‘outsider’ to click that button to light up. So, my belief is we don’t live in our own cocoon & it’s good to hv friends fr every walk of life & we support each other in our journey. Just as mu frds’ kids love to talk to me & I helped ease their parental stress, I’m thankful BIL helped me out.
Hope u’re affirmed of your active help for your friend MommyNg. I’m sure if your information & ideas can help your friend & her boy to make that decision as he crosses that Impt Year 2 to Year 3 milestone. -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999661\" time=\"1603255467\" user_id=\"2964:
Has the syllabus changed then? Cos I remember my friends telling me how they enjoyed memorizing all the Thai kings’ long names as well as Indonesian history such as Confrontasi etc. for their O levels.
O level history has ww1 and cold war. Is this world history?[/quote]zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999652\" time=\"1603250600\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
-
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999670\" time=\"1603258561\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999670 time=1603258561 user_id=53606]
Has the syllabus changed then? Cos I remember my friends telling me how they enjoyed memorizing all the Thai kings’ long names as well as Indonesian history such as Confrontasi etc. for their O levels.[/quote]I dont know if it has changed. But yeah I can imagine how hard it would be to learn to spell long Thai names, my Thai friend always joked that by the time he finished writing his name on every page of the exam paper, it was pens down. So he gave his son a short name.MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999661\" time=\"1603255467\" user_id=\"2964:
O level history has ww1 and cold war. Is this world history?[/quote][quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
-
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999674\" time=\"1603259508\" user_id=\"2964:
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999670\" time=\"1603258561\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999670 time=1603258561 user_id=53606]
I dont know if it has changed. But yeah I can imagine how hard it would be to learn to spell long Thai names, my Thai friend always joked that by the time he finished writing his name on every page of the exam paper, it was pens down. So he gave his son a short name.The syllabus has changed a lot. For the new O level syllabus Pure History, they study World Wars and one SE Asian (choose between Vietnam or Indonesia). -
Hello, in the IP track, is History content similar to the "core" or "elective" History in Express?
-
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register Login
Online Users
Recent Topics
Statistics