What is Achievement Levels (ALs) - the new PSLE scoring system?
By: Edwin, in Category: PrimaryThe PSLE scoring system in Singapore was changed in 2021 to move away from the traditional T-score system to a new scoring system based on Achievement Levels (ALs). Here are the key changes:
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From T-scores to Achievement Levels (ALs): Under the old T-score system, students were ranked based on their relative performance in the cohort. In contrast, the new AL system provides an absolute measure of a student's performance, regardless of how well their peers did.
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Four Achievement Levels: There are now four ALs instead of 29 T-score bands. AL1 corresponds to the top 2% of the student population, while AL4 corresponds to the bottom 35%.
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Broadening of the Scoring Bands: The ALs are broader than the old T-score bands. This means that students with similar levels of achievement will be placed in the same band, reducing the emphasis on fine distinctions between students.
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Focus on Subject Mastery: The new scoring system is designed to focus on a student's mastery of each subject, rather than just their overall performance. This means that students who do well in specific subjects will be recognized for their strengths.
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Reduction in Exam Weightage: The PSLE is no longer the sole determinant of a student's placement in secondary school. School-based assessments and students' portfolios will be taken into account as well.
Overall, the new scoring system aims to reduce the emphasis on high-stakes examinations and instead focus on a more holistic assessment of a student's abilities and strengths.
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