O Level Higher Chinese Distinction Rate
Quite surprising to see news on Kiasuparents that the distinction rate for ‘O’ Levels HCL is so low.
Case study 1)
In the below case study, zero students scored A1 for Higher Chinese in the recent O Levels. This is very surprising since even in neighborhood schools, we would expect there to be at least a few students strong in Chinese. For example for Mathematics, even in neighborhood schools there is guaranteed to be at least a few students scoring A1.
In my DD’s (dear daughter) school, no one scored A1 for Higher Chinese for the recent GCE O Levels.
This is very surprising becos there are students who are very academically inclined and some have shown consistent strength in the subject over the 4 years in secondary school.
I wonder how other secondary schools perform in this subject. Or did MOE raised the standard or the school is just unlucky where their students exam papers were marked by an unusually strict examiner/marker?
Source: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=67330&start=2750
Case Study 2)
The below case study is also very surprising since SAP schools are known to have a heavy emphasis on Chinese language and culture, usually leading to excellence in the Chinese subject. Examples of top SAP schools include Dunman High, Catholic High, Chung Cheng High School (Main), etc.
The distinction (rate) for HCL in my DS school is 29.6%. Considering that he is from a SAP school with strong Chinese culture.. this is quite low.. but to be fair.. with 8-9 subjects to manage and knowing that C6 will get you the 2 bonus points.. how many kids will aim for A1? My DS got C6 and he is happy that he got his 2 bonus points..
Source: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=67330&start=2750
Do check out our blog post on O Level Bell Curve.
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