<![CDATA[PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion]]>[Moderator's Note: PSLE 2012 - Results Discussion can be found http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=12464.]


Anyone knows when is it?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/59000/psle-2013-results-discussionRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 18:39:49 GMTTue, 28 Aug 2012 12:46:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:18:25 GMT]]>

Wally:
My child is a mixed and he has option to take or not to take Chinese. School been calling me recently asking if he wants to drop Chinese for PSLE! He fail Chinese badly. But when I ask the school teacher what school can my son go, no one can answer me! Can anyone advise me which secondary schools will accept a child who drop Chinese for PSLE?

This is the 2013 thread?

Anyway, to answer your question. If your child is exempted by MOE from the MT requirement, he can still go to any sec school (except maybe the SAP schools - not sure about that). The PSLE score will be adjusted to take into account that he took 3 subjects instead of 4. Is the school suggesting that he get exemption? Because if he is in P6 now, it's too late to apply. There is a thread on MT exemption - you may want to read more there.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382519https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382519Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:18:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:07:05 GMT]]>My child is a mixed and he has option to take or not to take Chinese. School been calling me recently asking if he wants to drop Chinese for PSLE! He fail Chinese badly. But when I ask the school teacher what school can my son go, no one can answer me! Can anyone advise me which secondary schools will accept a child who drop Chinese for PSLE?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382508https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382508Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:07:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Mon, 26 May 2014 10:12:03 GMT]]>This forum is for parents to share information. Since you're from the Government and doesn't like this kind of discussion, I'll stop it here. Does not wish to start any heated argument. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1300117https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1300117Mon, 26 May 2014 10:12:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sun, 25 May 2014 12:39:36 GMT]]>no trolling here, no place here for trolling

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1299440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1299440Sun, 25 May 2014 12:39:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Fri, 23 May 2014 13:52:38 GMT]]>Vin8 wrote:


There is something wrong with our PSLE system. For the subject called MT, the Chinese MT, Tamil MT, Malay MT and other MTs are computed as ONE common subject for all to compete. All these languages are different animals. It is like asking all different animals to run the 100m race regardless of their shape and sizes, even with the same rules and formats. All have different syllabus, complexity, marking standards and expectation. There is no COMMON BASE for accurate comparison. It is like comparing an apple to an orange.

Also different MT papers are set and marked by different groups of people. Will MOE accept the PSLE results for, say English, if every school sets and marks their own papers?

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Moe has said that the presence of t-scores negates the differences of the difficulty of papers, even more so for MT.

Moe cannot allow schools to set and mark their own papers. There is the risk of schools cheating eg. set easy papers and mark leniently either deliberately or out of ignorance.

Having the papers marked by teachers from other schools is fair as teachers will not give more marks to the apple of their eye or penalise the naughty kids intentionally.
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T-Score is the ranking of the students taking Chinese MT, Tamil MT or Malay MT. It is not possible to group all these different animals and decide which is no 1 or which is the last. You can only compare within your own kind of animals.

If MOE will not allow schools to set and mark their own papers, then why MOE allows different group of people to set and mark different MT papers. Doesn’t make sense.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1298439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1298439Fri, 23 May 2014 13:52:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sun, 12 Jan 2014 02:57:20 GMT]]>

Sspitfire:

Thanks koguma and tutormum, I am in the NA stream. I found out that secondary one and twos are not able to take Basic Chinese by request, only until Secondary three + NA is using EXPRESS Textbooks :faint: And one more question, what's Chinese B? Never heard of it before, thank you once again!
If you have a choice, do not choose MTL 'B'.

The MTL ‘B’ syllabus (for your case Chinese B) was introduced to help students who face exceptional difficulties with MTL. Emphasising practical communication skills, it aims to motivate these students to learn their MTL up to a realistic level, and to sustain their interest in their MTL and culture.

However do note the grading for MTL ‘B’ . “Merit” and “Pass” grades for the MTL ‘B’ Syllabus (viz. Chinese ‘B’, Malay ‘B’ and Tamil ‘B’) cannot be used for the computation of aggregate points for admission to a Junior College (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnic (Poly) or Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1189151https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1189151Sun, 12 Jan 2014 02:57:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:43:02 GMT]]>

lim_sbw:
Hi Sspitfire, Basic Chinese if for NT stream. In most secondary schools, if you are placed in the NA stream, you will be required to take the NA Chinese. Don't feel too overwhelmed by Express textbooks. Content for NA and Express are more or less the same. Ultimately, if you are taking the O levels in your fifth year, you will be taking the O Levels Chinese.


All the best to you! 😄
Thanks! 😄 The thing I worry the most is the test papers. For foundation, all we did was only 5 Questions MCQ. But this year is a big jump for me since I will be writing all sorts of stuff. :yikes:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1188941https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1188941Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:43:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:14:02 GMT]]>Hi Sspitfire, Basic Chinese if for NT stream. In most secondary schools, if you are placed in the NA stream, you will be required to take the NA Chinese. Don't feel too overwhelmed by Express textbooks. Content for NA and Express are more or less the same. Ultimately, if you are taking the O levels in your fifth year, you will be taking the O Levels Chinese.


All the best to you! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1188686https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1188686Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:14:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:45:15 GMT]]>

tutormum:
koguma:

[quote=\"Sspitfire\"]Is it possible to drop from N(A) Chinese to Basic Chinese? AISS placed me in N(A) Chinese and according to the talk from one of the MT teachers, N(A) will be using Express Textbooks and I already got N(T) Chinese Textbooks .-.

My parents agreed since they don't want me to focus so much on my Chinese and fail the other 9 subjects.

I got grade 2 for my Foundation MT in PSLE, is it still possible? I don't want to drop to NT because of my Chinese :sad:

Are you in NT or NA stream? Also, when you say Basic Chinese, are you referring to NT Chinese or Chinese B?

I believe if you cannot cope with N(A) Chinese, you will be asked to drop to N(T) Chinese (Basic Chinese) or even Chinese B. However do check out how the change in the subject will affect your promotion criteria, or even your N level exam.

I don't think a student will fail all other subjects just because of one subject. You need to know how to manage your time properly. Also, you need to check what is the promotion criteria for your school. In my nephew's school, a student don't have to pass all the subjects before he/she can gets promoted.

Note: I am not encouraging you to just meet the minimum promotion criteria 🙂

DS2 was also poor in MT. His sch encouraged him not to give up as his MT was just below passing marks. It was until his final year that he was allowed to switch to CLB. It didn't affect his promotion as he did well for the rest of his subjects.
Promotion to next level in sec sch is usually a pass in English and overall score of 50%. If you fail English, you can't be promoted even if you did exceptionally well in the other subjects cos a fail in English means overall fail. FYI this year O level English is more difficult compared to the old syllabus. Your sch may have other criteria.[/quote]Thanks koguma and tutormum, I am in the NA stream. I found out that secondary one and twos are not able to take Basic Chinese by request, only until Secondary three + NA is using EXPRESS Textbooks :faint: And one more question, what's Chinese B? Never heard of it before, thank you once again!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1187981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1187981Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:45:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:48:42 GMT]]>

koguma:
Sspitfire:

Is it possible to drop from N(A) Chinese to Basic Chinese? AISS placed me in N(A) Chinese and according to the talk from one of the MT teachers, N(A) will be using Express Textbooks and I already got N(T) Chinese Textbooks .-.

My parents agreed since they don't want me to focus so much on my Chinese and fail the other 9 subjects.

I got grade 2 for my Foundation MT in PSLE, is it still possible? I don't want to drop to NT because of my Chinese :sad:

Are you in NT or NA stream? Also, when you say Basic Chinese, are you referring to NT Chinese or Chinese B?

I believe if you cannot cope with N(A) Chinese, you will be asked to drop to N(T) Chinese (Basic Chinese) or even Chinese B. However do check out how the change in the subject will affect your promotion criteria, or even your N level exam.

I don't think a student will fail all other subjects just because of one subject. You need to know how to manage your time properly. Also, you need to check what is the promotion criteria for your school. In my nephew's school, a student don't have to pass all the subjects before he/she can gets promoted.

Note: I am not encouraging you to just meet the minimum promotion criteria 🙂

DS2 was also poor in MT. His sch encouraged him not to give up as his MT was just below passing marks. It was until his final year that he was allowed to switch to CLB. It didn't affect his promotion as he did well for the rest of his subjects.
Promotion to next level in sec sch is usually a pass in English and overall score of 50%. If you fail English, you can't be promoted even if you did exceptionally well in the other subjects cos a fail in English means overall fail. FYI this year O level English is more difficult compared to the old syllabus. Your sch may have other criteria.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1186781https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1186781Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:48:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:47:40 GMT]]>

Sspitfire:
Is it possible to drop from N(A) Chinese to Basic Chinese? AISS placed me in N(A) Chinese and according to the talk from one of the MT teachers, N(A) will be using Express Textbooks and I already got N(T) Chinese Textbooks .-.

My parents agreed since they don't want me to focus so much on my Chinese and fail the other 9 subjects.

I got grade 2 for my Foundation MT in PSLE, is it still possible? I don't want to drop to NT because of my Chinese :sad:
Are you in NT or NA stream? Also, when you say Basic Chinese, are you referring to NT Chinese or Chinese B?

I believe if you cannot cope with N(A) Chinese, you will be asked to drop to N(T) Chinese (Basic Chinese) or even Chinese B. However do check out how the change in the subject will affect your promotion criteria, or even your N level exam.

I don't think a student will fail all other subjects just because of one subject. You need to know how to manage your time properly. Also, you need to check what is the promotion criteria for your school. In my nephew's school, a student don't have to pass all the subjects before he/she can gets promoted.

Note: I am not encouraging you to just meet the minimium promotion criteria 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185452Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:47:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:13:09 GMT]]>Is it possible to drop from N(A) Chinese to Basic Chinese? AISS placed me in N(A) Chinese and according to the talk from one of the MT teachers, N(A) will be using Express Textbooks and I already got N(T) Chinese Textbooks .-.

My parents agreed since they don't want me to focus so much on my Chinese and fail the other 9 subjects.

I got grade 2 for my Foundation MT in PSLE, is it still possible? I don't want to drop to NT because of my Chinese :sad:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1183700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1183700Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:13:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sun, 05 Jan 2014 09:32:46 GMT]]>Anyone keen on purchasing cedar uniform?3 sets of uniform, 2 sets of PE attire n 1 VCA Alliance T-shirt total price is $121 but I’m letting go at $90 price still can nego.all r size 38 but skirt is size 30.all brand new n not washed b4:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1182498https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1182498Sun, 05 Jan 2014 09:32:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:00:36 GMT]]>Hi

Just to check what’s the % of maris stella primary sch score >250?
Tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1182199https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1182199Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:43:33 GMT]]>DD’s friends with PSLE scores of high 24x didn’t get Edusave scholarship and mostly those with 25x got it, that’s why I thought it’s base on top 10% of PSLE scores.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181974https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181974Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:43:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:39:43 GMT]]>Thanks for the information. Now I know. Cos DD also got EESIS, that’s why I thought Edusave scholarship is also based on PSLE scores.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181968Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:39:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:27:47 GMT]]>That’s right. That’s why it’s highly possible for a P6 pupil to be awarded both the Edusave Scholarship & EESIS at the same time as one is based on school exams results while the other is based on PSLE results. But when comes to Secondary, EESIS recipients would not be eligible for the Edusave (Independent Schools) Yearly Awards anymore, even if u r top 5% of the level.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181946https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181946Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:27:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:04:12 GMT]]>Hi. From MOE website:


Edusave Scholarships for Primary Schools

For Primary 5 or 6 pupils

All Singaporean students in primary 5 or 6 in a Government or a Government-aided school, are eligible for the Edusave Scholarship for Primary Schools if they are among the top 10% of students of their level based on their overall school examination results for the year. The value of the award is $350

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181916https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181916Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:04:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:58:36 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
Edusave scholarship is definitely based on school results only., If your DD missed her entire prelims due to medical conditions, the school will still get a combined total for her in view of her previous CA and SA. If she did well enough, she will still qualify to be within the top 5-10% of the school cohort to get the Edusave scholarship.


The scholarship that is based on PSLE T-score is EESIS, which is for the top 3% of PSLE cohort for that year only.
But her SA was not that fantastic, around 85% or less (can't remember but definitely not more) and in her report book the final slip had VR for all her subjects. There's no combine scores.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181908https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181908Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:58:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:38:52 GMT]]>Edusave scholarship is definitely based on school results only., If your DD missed her entire prelims due to medical conditions, the school will still get a combined total for her in view of her previous CA and SA. If she did well enough, she will still qualify to be within the top 5-10% of the school cohort to get the Edusave scholarship.


The scholarship that is based on PSLE T-score is EESIS, which is for the top 3% of PSLE cohort for that year only.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181877https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181877Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:38:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:26:01 GMT]]>

BeContented:
ngl2010:

[quote=\"elmoland73\"]Edusave Scholarship.


I think the COP for Edusave Scholarship depends on the school.

Edusave scholarship is based on school results only, totally not related to t-score.[/quote]Actually I don't think that's correct. DD missed the entire prelims due to medical reason but she got the Edusave scholarship. So, I think it's based on PSLE scores.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181856https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181856Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:26:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:44:50 GMT]]>I think it is more difficult for top school students e.g. NYPS to get Edusave scholarship because the competition is tougher in the school compared to students in neighbourhood school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181755Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:44:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:41:11 GMT]]>

BeContented:
ngl2010:

[quote=\"elmoland73\"]Edusave Scholarship.


I think the COP for Edusave Scholarship depends on the school.

Edusave scholarship is based on school results only, totally not related to t-score.[/quote]
Goodluck8:
That's true. I have a friend whose DD did very badly for Prelim (not within 10% of the school cohort) but manage to get 254 in PSLE, does not receive the scholarship. And the parent comment it is very unfair to base on prelim to receive the scholarship. That's her view.

Edusave Scholarship/Bursary starts from P1, believe all the way to JC. It's based on yearly school results. Actually much bigger number of students gets to benefit from it.

The specific scholarship like EESIS is only specific to the top 3% during PSLE. They serve different purposes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181750https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181750Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:41:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSLE 2013 - Results Discussion on Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:24:51 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
elmoland73:

Edusave Scholarship.


I think the COP for Edusave Scholarship depends on the school.

Edusave scholarship is based on school results only, totally not related to t-score.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181741https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1181741Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:24:51 GMT