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Ask Sandra: New PSLE scoring system
Despite more details being released on PSLE scoring changes, some are still asking how the new system will apply to pupils from affiliated primary schools and those exempt from taking mother tongue for the Primary School Leaving Examination. Senior Education Correspondent Sandra Davie answers parents' queries.
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For pupils exempt from Mother Tongue Language, and those studying other languages in lieu of an official MTL, their PSLE result slips will reflect only the scores for the three subjects they have taken - English, maths and science. But they will be assigned an MTL score for the purpose of Secondary 1 posting.
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Q How will the new PSLE scoring system apply to PSLE pupils exempt from Mother Tongue Language?
A First, a recap of the new scoring system. Each Standard-level PSLE subject will be scored using eight bands known as Achievement Levels (ALs) - from AL1, the best score, to AL8. The total PSLE score will be the sum of the scores for the four subjects, with possible scores ranging from four to 32.
