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[jacz]

georgechen99:

jacz:

[quote=\"Proudparentof2\"]
Thank you kindly for the input. It is much appreciated. May I know what do you mean by value added?

Please refer to the blue book for Sec Sch selection, pg G3 to G5. Look at the 3rd column from the right. The more the number of stars, the higher the academic value-add rating.

Both GES Sec and Mayflower have one star each (CCH Yishun has none).
It refers to how a school can turn the child to improve academically by measuring from the PSLE aggregate score at entry level to the child's final performance by the 'O' or 'N' level score.

For example, a score of band 5 by Gan Eng Seng Sec means that on average, a student can score aggregate 14 pts for the 6 subjects (L1B5)at 'O'level. This is good achievement when you compare with another school example, Sch X (not value-add sch), took in higher PSLE scores than GES at Sec 1 but achievement 4 years later at 'O' level is above band 5.

In effect, an academically value-add school literally adds value to enable your child to perform better than expected academically.

I am a little bit confused. I saw the historical COP of each school are actually very close, means if my aggregate is far from the COP of one school, I will get very less chance to be lucky. If this is true, the 1st option of Chung Cheng (Yishun) is most likely wasting a chance, am I right?[/quote]
Yes, you are right.
Look carefully at the past COP of each of your choice schools and choose those that have COPs close to your score.
For first 2-3 choices, you may choose those that are 1-3 pts above your score. For next 2-3 choices, choose COP that match your present score.

For the last 1-2 choices, it is a backup, in case you can't get in to the rest...so choose about 1-2 pts below your score.

Expect that most likely your score can get you into your 3rd or 4th choice which means the COP for your 3rd-4thth choice should somewhat match your PSLE score.

[jacz]

yismoms:

jacz:

[quote=\"Proudparentof2\"]
Thank you kindly for the input. It is much appreciated. May I know what do you mean by value added?

Please refer to the blue book for Sec Sch selection, pg G3 to G5. Look at the 3rd column from the right. The more the number of stars, the higher the academic value-add rating.

Both GES Sec and Mayflower have one star each (CCH Yishun has none).
It refers to how a school can turn the child to improve academically by measuring from the PSLE aggregate score at entry level to the child's final performance by the 'O' or 'N' level score.

For example, a score of band 5 by Gan Eng Seng Sec means that on average, a student can score aggregate 14 pts for the 6 subjects (L1B5)at 'O'level. This is good achievement when you compare with another school example, Sch X (not value-add sch), took in higher PSLE scores than GES at Sec 1 but achievement 4 years later at 'O' level is above band 5.

In effect, an academically value-add school literally adds value to enable your child to perform better than expected academically.

My dd score is 222 + 2 HMT. I am considering Mayflower and Beatty. May I know from the academical value-add you mentioned. Should I put Beatty (1st choice) and Mayflower (2nd choice). Need your advise!! Thanks. :?:[/quote]
Both are safe for your dd's score.
If you have no preference for one over the other, perhaps because you have not been to their open-house, my view is that Beatty is a very good choice because in terms of value-addedness, Beatty has 2 stars, Mayflower has one. I know about Mayflower through a student, it seems their standard has fallen a little.
Beatty's location is very convenient.
But look at their CCA...not many choices. Perhaps Beatty school's focus is more academic?

[Concernedparents]

From many friends and contacts I spoke to , it seems the fact that the Top PSLE result for 2010 dropping to 282 from 2009’s 290 will not reduce the COP for 2010 application. It seems even though Top result has dropped to 282 , most students did well in 2010 PSLE exam due to the easier paper than 2009. Hence , the percentage of students scoring more than 255 this time is much higher than in 2009. Hence , COP for most IP schools is expected to increase.

[yismoms]

Hi Jacz,


I went to both school today. DD prefers Beatty than Mayflower. Beatty looks new and big and Mayflower very run down.

Any idea how is the student in Beatty?? Thanks a lot for your help :lol:

[corneyAmber]

Mad-Eye Moody:

Sorry 25hourmaid... That was my mischievious DS

No problem at all. Don't have to apologise, I was just doing my job. :love: I edited that post because those thousands of emoticons were giving us old ladies a big headache!

[corneyAmber]

NiNi:

Hi all,

I am very glad that I have learnt alot from reading on all the sharings in this forum. I would appreciate some advice for my son. He scores 236 and has 2 bonus points on HMT. We stay in Tampines. Currently, I have made a preliminary list of his 6 choices:

1. Anglican High
2. Nan Chiau High
3. Xin Min
4. Chung Cheng High (Main)
5. Ngee Ann Sec
6. Temasek Sec / Tanjong Katong Sec

Would appreciate your advice if the above choices are realistic or if you have other good suggestions. Thank you in advance!

I would put CCHM as 2nd choice, since your son's score is 236 + 2 and because CCHM is a SAP school, he can use the extra 2 points from HMT to add up his score, so might as well make full use of it and in the event that he does not get into AHS, his chances of getting into CCHM is very high, considering that CCHM's COP was 236, so he would be entering with 238.

I would also put Xinmin as Number 3 as Xinmin's COP was 240 and NCH's was 231.

No comments about the other 3 choices, but there is another relatively good school in Tampines that you might also want to consider, Dunman Sec, COP 231.

Hope that helps.

[hari06]

OMG, i dunno if im too late or what BUT u SHOULD REALLY PUT HOLY INNOCENTS HIGH SCHOOL AS UR FIRST CHOICE! HIHS has really good teachers compared to other schools with around the same cut off point. My friend is in that school, at that time the cut off point was 222 and he got 232. He went to HIHS and told me it was a good school, now hes sec 3. He said that the papers from other schools around the same cuf off points is NOTHING compared to the papers in HIHS. Hihs has good teachers, is systematic and practically awesome. But u just have to make sure u disipline yourself from going into Hougang Mall EVERYDAY after school. Not so good company there cuz of the ST. Gab’s students, hougang sec students and other schools’ students there! Good Luck Hop you made the right choice if im too late!:D


EDIT: PLUSSS theres a afiiliation to CJC Catholic Junior College. Whihc is a rather good JC.

[Wisdom333]

Any feedback on the above?

[jacz]

yismoms:

Hi Jacz,


I went to both school today. DD prefers Beatty than Mayflower. Beatty looks new and big and Mayflower very run down.

Any idea how is the student in Beatty?? Thanks a lot for your help :lol:

Go for Beatty then.
They achieved band 6 for last yr's O level whereas Mayflower is in band 7.

As for students, since Beatty has been very consistent in their academic performance, the school must have been very successful in the discipline of the students. I believe they perform well due to good discipline...that's just my view.

[zeemimi]

jtoh:

Singamama:

hi, my daughter got 253 in her PSLE. She got A*s in Maths, Science and English, A in MT. She has always been good in Maths and Science and is now considering MGS, SCGS and Cedar. Wd be grateful for inputs on the following:

>> Which of these three schools should she choose and why? Pls rank MGS, SCGS and Cedar on overall academic strength
>> Rank them on academic strength in Maths and Science
>> Do you know whether if she does well in school, whether she can get into the IP programmes of these schools in Sec 3 (2013)
>> Which of these schools has a wide mix of races?

thanks!

All three schools are equally good.

COP for 2009: SCGS 251, MGS 250, Cedar 246.

The IP programme will not be applicable to your dd in SCGS and MGS as they will only be implemented to later batches of Sec 1s. At Cedar, about 50 students will be selected to join the IP at Sec 3.

I'm not too familiar with Cedar but both SCGS and MGS offer SBGE programmes. At MGS, there are two classes in the Sophia Blackmore program which caters to high ability students. Your child will be accepted into this if she passes a test. At SCGS, the top 2-3 classes will enjoy the Talent Program. With your dd's score, she will likely be in one of the top 3 classes.

School fees: MGS and SCGS are independent schools so their fees are $200+. Cedar is a govt school so regular fees apply.

In terms of racial mix, I can't comment because I don't have the statistics.

Which school to put first? I would attend the Open Houses to gauge the feel of the school, whether my child feels comfortable in that environment, whether the CCAs appeal to her etc.

regarding racial mix, cedar has a very good mix of chinese, malay and indian girls. my dd's close group of friends consist of indians, malay and chinese.

you should consider the distance also.