2011 Meet the Parents Session - 2NA (Year End)

Secondary 2 Normal Academic

Meet The Parents Session

Meet-The-Parents Session Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 2011

Programme OutlineProgramme Outline Impact of latest MOE Direction Secondary 2 Academic Performance Subject Syllabus Update:

1) English Language; 2) Mother Tongue; and 3) Food & Nutrition

Use of ICT for Teaching & Learning 2012 Sec 3 N(A) Academic Curriculum Programmes for 2012

Impact of latest MOE Direction

What is next?

.Reaffirming Fundamentals..Reaffirming Fundamentals.

Develop Students Holistically Provide Many Pathways for all to Progress

PISA 2009: Science – 4th PISA 2009: Reading – 5th

TIMSS 2007: P4 Science - 1st

PIRLS – 4th

Preserve High Standards Careful Implementation is Key

Effective and EfficientPISA 2009: Mathematics – 2nd

TIMSS 2007: S2 Science - 1st TIMSS 2007: P4 Math – 2nd TIMSS 2007: S2 Math – 3rd

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Greater emphasis:• Student-Centricity• Developing whole person and citizen

Aligning the Co-curriculumAligning the Co-curriculum

Academic Curriculum Co-curriculum

Total Curriculum

DOE

21CC Student OutcomesConfident person Self-directed learner Concerned citizen Active contributor

LEAPS Grading (2014)

Programme DomainsProgramme DomainsCCA ProgrammesCCA Programmes•Development of skills in a CCA of

the student’s choice•Sports & Games•Uniformed Groups•Performing Arts•Clubs and Societies

Student Leadership Student Leadership Development ProgrammesDevelopment Programmes•Training, workshops•Leadership opportunities

• Project-level (e.g. student-initiated projects)

• Class, Level, House, Student Council/Prefects, CCA

Service to Community Service to Community ProgrammesProgrammes

•Community Involvement Programme activities

•Service Learning•Joint activities with CDC,

community organisation•Overseas Service Learning/CIP

Enrichment and Lifeskills Enrichment and Lifeskills ProgrammesProgrammes

•For breadth and overall balance •Enrichment activities•Lifeskills Programmes (e.g. Career

Seminars, WEP)•Internationalisation programmes

Sec 2N(A) Academic Sec 2N(A) Academic PerformancePerformance

• % passes of Subjects% passes of Subjects

• Mean Subject Grade (MSG)Mean Subject Grade (MSG)

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic ResultsSec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results(% Pass)(% Pass)

90.194.4

60.566.1

92.798.5

0.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

100.0

EL CL ML

20102011

71.966.461.2

69.6

36.4

52.8 56.2

72.8

0.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

Math Science History Geog

20102011

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic ResultsSec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results(% Pass)(% Pass)

91.7

80.884.3

95.292.693.6

91.7

96.8

70.0

75.0

80.0

85.0

90.0

95.0

100.0

Art Lit D&T Homec

20102011

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic ResultsSec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results(% Pass)(% Pass)

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results (Mean Subject Grade)(Mean Subject Grade)

3.9 4.023.8

4.64

3.6

2.88

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

EL CL ML

Target MSG

Actual MSG

3.9 3.9 3.8

4.624.3

4.824.3 4.39

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

Math Science History Geog

Target MSG

Actual MSG

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results (Mean Subject Grade)(Mean Subject Grade)

3.6

4.224.0

3.04 3.0 3.033.3 3.51

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

Art Lit D&T Homec

Target MSG

Actual MSG

Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results Sec 2 NA End-of-Year Academic Results (Mean Subject Grade)(Mean Subject Grade)

Syllabus UpdatesSyllabus Updates

English Language Mother Tongue Food & Nutrition (F&N)

English Language ReviewEnglish Language Review

What’s new?What’s new? Emphasis on oral communicationEmphasis on oral communication Use of grammar at text levelUse of grammar at text level Development of writing skillsDevelopment of writing skillsWhat have changed?What have changed? Teaching, Learning and AssessmentsTeaching, Learning and AssessmentsWhat’s good?What’s good? Systematic approach to teaching language skillsSystematic approach to teaching language skills Using rich texts & a variety of language resources Using rich texts & a variety of language resources

including digital technology including digital technology Appreciating the language beyond the classroomAppreciating the language beyond the classroom

A Strong Foundation & Rich Language For All

How it affects the current Secondary Students All the current secondary students have been introduced to the new

English Language 2010 Syllabus this year (2010).

GCE O & GCE NA LevelsGCE O & GCE NA Levels The The formats & total number of papers formats & total number of papers for both for both

O-Level & NA Level examsO-Level & NA Level exams are the are the same.same. The differences will be on the The differences will be on the lengthslengths of the of the textstexts

& their & their difficulty levelsdifficulty levels.. There will be greater emphasis placed on the There will be greater emphasis placed on the

use of visual stimulususe of visual stimulus, , spoken languagespoken language and and knowledge of grammar knowledge of grammar in the various exam items.in the various exam items.

The key changes in the requirements are The key changes in the requirements are highlighted in highlighted in pinkpink in the formats shown in the in the formats shown in the following pages.following pages.

New Examination Format (starting in 2013) New Examination Format (starting in 2013) Affecting Current Sec 1NA~3NAAffecting Current Sec 1NA~3NA

1190 English Language NA Level (2013)1190 English Language NA Level (2013)PAPER 1 : Writing - 70 marks / 35%PAPER 1 : Writing - 70 marks / 35%Section A – Section A – EditingEditing (10m) Identify & edit grammatical errors in a short text (10m) Identify & edit grammatical errors in a short textSection B – Situation Writing (30m) Section B – Situation Writing (30m) Write 250-350 words on a given situation which will involve viewing Write 250-350 words on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual texta visual textSection C – Continuous Writing (30m) Section C – Continuous Writing (30m) Write 350-500 words on 1 out of 4 topics setWrite 350-500 words on 1 out of 4 topics set

PAPER 2: Comprehension - 50 marks / 35%PAPER 2: Comprehension - 50 marks / 35%Section A - Respond to Qs based on Text 1, a Section A - Respond to Qs based on Text 1, a visual textvisual text (5m) (5m) Section B – Respond to Qs based on Text 2, a narrative or a recount (20m)Section B – Respond to Qs based on Text 2, a narrative or a recount (20m)Section C – Respond to Qs based on Text 3, a non-narrative & Section C – Respond to Qs based on Text 3, a non-narrative & write 80-wordwrite 80-word summary summary (25m)(25m)

PAPER 3: PAPER 3: Listening Listening – 30 marks / 10%– 30 marks / 10%SECTION A – Respond to a variety of listening tasks based on a number of audio SECTION A – Respond to a variety of listening tasks based on a number of audio recordings which pupils will hear TWICE(24m)recordings which pupils will hear TWICE(24m)SECTION B – Listen to an audio recording ONCE & do a simple note-taking exercise (6m)SECTION B – Listen to an audio recording ONCE & do a simple note-taking exercise (6m)PAPER 4: Oral Communication – 30 marks / 20%PAPER 4: Oral Communication – 30 marks / 20%Part 1: Reading Aloud – Read aloud a short text (10m)Part 1: Reading Aloud – Read aloud a short text (10m)Part 2: Spoken Interaction – Discuss on a topic based on a visual stimulusPart 2: Spoken Interaction – Discuss on a topic based on a visual stimulus

The EL Curriculum will be enriched through:The EL Curriculum will be enriched through:

Use of a variety of print & non-print resourcesUse of a variety of print & non-print resources Exposing pupils to a wide variety of rich textsExposing pupils to a wide variety of rich texts Promotion of extensive reading & viewingPromotion of extensive reading & viewing Engaging in sustained, authentic & creative Engaging in sustained, authentic & creative

writing & representation of textswriting & representation of texts Producing a variety of multimodal texts to Producing a variety of multimodal texts to

represent ideas effectively & with impactrepresent ideas effectively & with impact

Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language ReviewReview

What is new? Use of proficiency descriptors to guide

teaching and testing Emphasis on interactive communication

skillsWhat will change? Teaching, learning and examsHow is this better? Foster interactive communication Enhance motivation and relevance Greater support for MTL learning and usage

2010 Mother Tongue ReviewNurturing Active Learners and Proficient User

All the current Sec 1 pupils have been introduced to the new syllabus this year

To create conducive MTL environment - $45 million for schools and MTL Promotion

Committees in next 5 years

SchoolsSchools MTL Promotion CommitteesMTL Promotion Committees

MTL FortnightsMTL Fortnights• • Extend learning outside Extend learning outside

class and beyond schoolclass and beyond school• • Harness expertise of Harness expertise of

parents and communityparents and community

More MTL enrichmentMore MTL enrichment• • Language campsLanguage camps• • Immersion tripsImmersion trips• • Reading programmesReading programmes

Work with schools during MTL Work with schools during MTL FortnightsFortnights• • Rally community organisations’Rally community organisations’ supportsupport- Develop more learning - Develop more learning resourcesresources- Engage and support parents- Engage and support parents- Explore TV programmes for- Explore TV programmes for childrenchildren

Changes to Exam FormatChanges to Exam Format For CL and ML, there is For CL and ML, there is change in the change in the

weighting for paper 1weighting for paper 1, from 70 to 60, as , from 70 to 60, as there is a decrease in the weighting in there is a decrease in the weighting in essay (50 to 40).essay (50 to 40).

In the old examination format, students In the old examination format, students are tested on are tested on letter writingletter writing for paper 1 for paper 1 but in the new examination format, but in the new examination format, students are now tested on students are now tested on email writingemail writing. .

There is an There is an increase on the weighting of increase on the weighting of the oralthe oral, 50 to 60 as picture discussion is , 50 to 60 as picture discussion is included in the new examination.included in the new examination.

GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

Paper 1 : 60 mark/30%Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 120 wordsSection B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 240 words

Paper 2: 60 mark/30%Section A - Cloze Passage (10 mark/5%) (10 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (20 mark/10%) (10 MCQs) Section C – Comprehension (40 mark/20%) (8 Questions)

Paper 3 : 80 mark/40%Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%)

Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%)Section C – Conversation (20 mark/10%)

Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%)

New Examination Format for Chinese Language (wef 2012)

GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

Paper 1 : 60 mark/30%Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 100 wordsSection B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 200 words

Paper 2: 60 mark/30%Section A - Fill in the blank (10 mark) (5 Questions) Proverbs & Idioms (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Cloze Passage (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Comprehension (10 mark) (5 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (30 mark) (8 Open ended questions)

Paper 3 : 80 mark/40%Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%)

Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%)Section C – Conversation(20 mark/10%)

Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%)

New Examination Format for Malay Language (wef 2012)

Food & Nutrition (F&N)Food & Nutrition (F&N)

Before:Paper 1 (Written Paper) – 40% (total mark of paper is 40 for a 1h30min duration)Paper 2 (Coursework) – 60%

Now:Paper 1 (Written Paper) – 40% (total mark for paper is now 80 for 1h30min duration)Paper 2 (Coursework) – 60% (unchanged)

Food & NutritionChanges in GCE ‘N’ Level F&N

Coursework wef 2013

Use of ICT for Use of ICT for Teaching & LearningTeaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning LabTeaching & Learning Lab Equipped with latest

technology to encourage Action Research & Lesson Study

Enable Video Conferencing within and beyond school campus

MOE Pilot Project Virtual WorldMOE Pilot Project Virtual World Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Virtual World EnvironmentStrategies in a Virtual World Environment

A joint study on how learning can be made more meaning to students through the use of online 3E immersive virtual learning environments

Teachers worked closely with ETD and NIE Researchers to fine-tune pedagogical models and implementation strategies in the use of virtual environment for teaching and learning.

Sec 1 Geography students explored about Rivers and Map Reading

Sec 2 CL students explored 2 topics on HDB Estates and Oil Spill in designated virtual islands.

LIFE@Damai SecLIFE@Damai Sec Mobile Learning TrailMobile Learning Trail

Interactive mobile trail designed by 80 students within the school campus and Bedok Reservoir

develop leadership skills among students through E4 Approach Exposing, Encouraging, Educating and Empowering

LLearn,earn, IInnovate,nnovate, FFind out & ind out & EExperiencexperience

Programmes for Programmes for 20122012

• Academic CurriculumAcademic Curriculum

• Co-CurriculumCo-Curriculum

2012 Sec 3 N(A) 2012 Sec 3 N(A) Academic Academic

CurriculumCurriculum

2012 Sec 3 N(A) 2012 Sec 3 N(A) CurriculumCurriculum

3A13A1 3A2/ 3A33A2/ 3A3EnglishEnglish EnglishEnglish

MathematicsMathematics MathematicsMathematics

Mother TongueMother Tongue Mother TongueMother Tongue

Science (Phy/Chem)Science (Phy/Chem) Science (Phy/Chem)Science (Phy/Chem)

POAPOA --

Choose 1:Choose 1:A. Math/ F&N/ D&T/ ArtA. Math/ F&N/ D&T/ Art

Choose 1: Choose 1: POA / F&N/ D&T/ ArtPOA / F&N/ D&T/ Art

Choose 1:Choose 1:Geog & SS / Hist & SS Geog & SS / Hist & SS

Choose 1:Choose 1:Geog & SS / Hist & SSGeog & SS / Hist & SS

Subject Combination Subject Combination AllocationAllocation

Parents briefed on choosing subjects on 26 Parents briefed on choosing subjects on 26 May 2011 MTP & pupils briefed on 22 Sep May 2011 MTP & pupils briefed on 22 Sep 2011 during school assembly.2011 during school assembly.

Pupil choose subjects and submit online by Pupil choose subjects and submit online by 27 Oct (Thu) and return signed option 27 Oct (Thu) and return signed option forms to Form Teacher on 28 Oct (Fri). forms to Form Teacher on 28 Oct (Fri).

Allocation of subject combination will be Allocation of subject combination will be released on 14 Nov (Mon) on school notice released on 14 Nov (Mon) on school notice board and online in school website.board and online in school website.

Some School Some School Programmes for Programmes for Sec 3NA in 2012Sec 3NA in 2012

• Sec 3 Adventure Camp

• Sec 3 N(A) Elective Modules

• Student Leadership Training

• Sec 3 Extended Programme

• Sports day, cross-country and other school Sports day, cross-country and other school events….events….

Sec 3 Adventure CampSec 3 Adventure Camp

AimAim Promote rugged outlook Promote rugged outlook

towards life through towards life through adventure trainingadventure training

Promote camaraderie among Promote camaraderie among studentsstudents

Identify leadersIdentify leaders

Elective Modules for NA/NTElective Modules for NA/NT

To extend and build on the learning To extend and build on the learning objectives of existing N(A)/N(T) objectives of existing N(A)/N(T) subjectssubjects

To introduce students to a course of To introduce students to a course of study in post-secondary educationstudy in post-secondary education

To expose students to possible career To expose students to possible career paths.paths.

Elective Modules (EM) for Elective Modules (EM) for Sec 3 N(A) pupils in 2012Sec 3 N(A) pupils in 2012

Game DeveloperGame Developer Music ProducerMusic Producer Film DirectorFilm Director Hospitality – hotel servicesHospitality – hotel services Junior chefJunior chef BeauticianBeautician Nursing (2012)Nursing (2012) Mobile applications (2012)Mobile applications (2012)

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