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Outline of Presentation

• Post-Secondary School Options

• Sec 3 Subject Combinations 2019

• Streaming Process and considerations

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Express Course

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How do I get to my destination?

What is my destination?

Key considerations include students’

preferred learning styles and whether

they have specific career inclinations.

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Keen on JC Education?

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Computation of L1R5

• Junior Colleges (JC): L1R5 Not more than 20, among

other requirements

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Subject Requirement

English Language A1 to C6

Mother Tongue Language:

Chinese Language, Malay Language, Tamil

Language *A1 to D7

OR Higher Chinese Language, Higher Malay

Language, Higher Tamil LanguageA1 to E8

Mathematics:

Mathematics A1 to D7

OR Additional Mathematics A1 to D7

Requirements of Core Subjects

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The Junior College

Route

Out of the 20 schools:

• 12 have cut-off less than 10 (after

factoring in bonus for Higher

Mother Tongue and CCA).

• Within a JC, the difference between

Arts and Science courses is slight (0

or 1 point).

2017 JC Cut-Off Points

Junior College Arts Science/IB

Raffles Institution, RI 4 4

Hwa Chong Institution, HCI 4 4

Victoria Junior College, VJC 7 5

Anglo-Chinese School

(Independent), ACSi– 5

National Junior College, NJC 7 6

Nanyang Junior College, NYJC 7 6

Anglo-Chinese Junior College,

ACJC8 7

St. Joseph’s Institution, SJI – 7

Eunoia Junior College, EJC 9 9

Temasek Junior College, TJC 9 9

St. Andrew’s Junior College, SAJC 10 9

Anderson Junior College, AJC 11 9

Catholic Junior College, CJC 10 11

Meridian Junior College, MJC 11 11

Serangoon Junior College, SRJC 13 12

Pioneer Junior College, PJC 13 12

Tampines Junior College, TPJC 13 14

Jurong Junior College, JJC 15 15

Yishun Junior College, YJC 17 16

Innova Junior College, IJC 19 20

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Keen on Polytechnic Education?

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The Polytechnic Route

• Polytechnics: ELR2B2

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Subject Combinations

3 Express

2019

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Course A

7 Subjects

Course B

7 SubjectsCourse C

8 Subjects

English Language English Language English Language

Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Combined Science

(Physics & Chemistry)

Phy / Bio / Lit / Art

(Choose 1)

Phy / Bio / Lit / Art

(Choose 2)

POA / Add Math

(Choose 1)

Design

& Technology/ ART

(Choose 1)

Chemistry Chemistry

Add Math / POA

(Choose 1)Add Math

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Normal Academic Course

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Entry into PolyUsing N(A) level results- Polytechnic

Foundation Programme (PFP)

What is PFP?One year practice-oriented

curriculum to prepare polytechnic-bound N(A) students

for entry into diploma courses.

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Entry into ITE

DES-to-Poly Programme

Allows direct entry to Higher Nitec (normally only available for O-level

holders)

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Sec 5NA

Take GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations

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Subject Combinations

3 Normal Academic

2019

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Course A (with

Add Mathematics)

6 subjects

Course B (with

POA)

6 subjects

Course C (with

D&T)

6 subjects

Course D (with

Art)

6 subjects

English Language English Language English Language English Language

Mother Tongue (MT) Mother Tongue (MT) Mother Tongue (MT)Mother Tongue

(MT)

Mathematics

(Maths)Mathematics (Maths)

Mathematics

(Maths)

Mathematics

(Maths)

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Humanities:

Social Studies +

Geography

or

Social Studies +

History

Science (Physics &

Chemistry)

or

Science (Biology &

Chemistry)

Science (Physics &

Chemistry)

or

Science (Biology &

Chemistry)

Science (Physics &

Chemistry)

Science (Physics &

Chemistry)

or

Science (Biology &

Chemistry)

Elective:

Additional

Mathematics

Elective:

Principles of

Accounts

Elective:

Design &

Technology (D&T)

Elective:

Art

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Normal Technical Course

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Subject Combinations3 Normal Technical

2019

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Course A Course B

(7 Subjects) (7 subjects)

English Language English Language

Basic Mother Tongue Basic Mother Tongue

Mathematics Mathematics

Computer Applications (CPA) Computer Applications (CPA)

Science Science

Social Studies (NT) (non-

examinable)

Social Studies (NT) (non-examinable)

Electives:

Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

Electives:

Mobile Robotics (MR)*

Requirements:

For EBS: English Language 65

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Mobile Robotics

• Covers the basic knowledge

and skills in electrical,

electronics, mechanical

design and intelligent control

that are relevant to technical

courses at post-secondary

level.

• Students acquire a strong

foundation to further their

studies in mechatronics

engineering, Electronics,

Electrical Technology or

related fields later in ITE.

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Importance of English, Science and

Mathematics for further education

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Which Subject Combination?

In selecting the subject combination for your

child/ward, the following should be taken into

consideration:

• Understanding future post-secondary options

• Realistic expectations of your child’s/ward’s ability

to cope with the demands of the course

• Consider child’s/ward’s needs, interest and

preferences

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Basis Of Sec 2 Streaming

Streaming is based on:

1. Merit ( student’s overall performance for 2018)

CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2

2. Stipulated Criteria for each course

3. Student’s option

4. Resource and Staffing

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Timeline23 Mar: Briefing at Year 2 Meet-the-Parent Session with

Option Form (Form A)

13 Apr: Submission of

Form A (1st , 2nd and 3rd

choice) via Asknlearn

24 May: Release of Form B,

based on Mid-Year Exam

(Letter to Parent)

23 Oct : Confirmation of students’

promotional status. Release of Form C

based on overall results of all subjects

5 Nov: Release of course allocation

based on merit and student preference

(Appeal Period, Form D:

5 Nov to 9 Nov, 5pm)

19 Nov: Final streaming results

(after appeal process) put up on

GESS portal/Asknlearn

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Rationale for Form A, B, C

and DForm A

(23 Mar)

Meet-the-Parents Session, followed by Form A (via Asknlearn)

Objective: Communicate to students and their parents on expectations and

subject combinations; and to gauge course demand and aspirations

Form B

(24 May)

Release of Report Book after Mid-Year Exam and Issue of Form B

Objective: Allow the students and parents to know their academics gap so that

students can work hard on the right area(s) to meet and attain the

expectations of their desired course.

Form C

(23 Oct)

Release of Report Book after Final Term Exam and Issue of Form C

Objective: Allow students to re-select their desired course based on their

overall academics performance and school available resources.

Form D

(9 Nov)

Appeal Form (Form D) after the release of course allocation on 5 Nov 2018

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Key Observations

1. Continual emphasis on English Language

and Mathematics, amongst other subjects.

2. Complement School’s efforts in coaching

your child in the setting & monitoring of

academic and holistic development targets.

3. Partner the School in supporting

student’s/child’s learning.

4. Every subject is a good subject.

5. There are multiple pathways to success.

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Thank You

Advice to all our students:

Choose Wisely, according to your aspirations

AND your strengths!

But remember…

Desired outcomes “happen” when one puts in

consistent hard work!

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