Is the new PSLE scoring system better?
The main difference is that PSLE scores will become much less finely differentiated. Under the AL system, students gain entry to schools based on a maximum of 29 possible scores (from the best possible score of 4 to the worst of 32), compared to more than 200 possible aggregates under the old system.
What is the new PSLE system?
Under the new scoring system, first announced in 2016, each standard-level PSLE subject will be scored using eight bands known as Achievement Levels (AL). A pupil’s total PSLE score will be the sum of the AL of each of the four subjects, with the best possible total score being 4.
How does the new PSLE scoring system work?
Your child’s PSLE Score will be the sum of the four subject scores. It ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best possible total score. To familiarise students and their parents with the new AL system, P5 and P6 students will receive their school-based examination results in ALs.
Why did Singapore change the PSLE scoring system?
Why is MOE changing the PSLE scoring system? Our PSLE scoring changes aim to achieve this by: Reducing fine differentiation of students’ examination results at a young age. Recognising children’s level of achievement, regardless of how their peers have done.
Is PSLE 2021 hard?
Low also doesn’t think 2021 was the hardest PSLE year as compared to the last few years. But this is not to say that the questions in the last couple of years were easy. Similar to the past few years, Low notes that there were several challenging questions that required “thinking out of the box”.
What is the failing mark for PSLE 2020?
This will continue as per current practice and is independent of the changes to the PSLE scoring and S1 posting. Myth 2: The new passing mark for PSLE subjects is 65 based on the new AL6 band. Fact: There is no passing or failing mark for each PSLE subject, or the PSLE as a whole.
What is the lowest PSLE score?
The PSLE Score will range from 4 (best) to 32. The score will be used when you choose a secondary school and also students will continue to be assigned to Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) courses, until 2023.
Can you fail PSLE?
Fact: There is no passing or failing mark for each PSLE subject, or the PSLE as a whole. The PSLE is a placement exam to guide students to take subjects in secondary school at levels that best suit their educational needs at the point of entry to secondary school.
What if my child fails PSLE?
The PSLE score is important to your child, as it determines whether your child can move on to Secondary School. Currently, students who fail the PSLE have 2 options: to retake the PSLE a year later or to advance to a vocational school.