Parents Engagement Night Subject Options · Three H2 content-based subjects One H1 content-based subject (at least one from contrasting discipline) + H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)

Parents Engagement Night Subject Options

Objectives

1. Provide an overview of Subject Combination offered to Sec 3 students in 2019 and streaming guidelines for parents to make informed choices

2. Provide information on post-secondary educational pathways and support parents in guiding their child.

Questions that you and your child may have

Which Subject combination should I choose?

What subjects should I offer to get me closer to my

aspiration?

Will I be able to cope with my new subjects?

What is my aspiration?

3 Essential Questions to ask your child

Who am I?

Where am I going?

How do I get there?

(DSA)

Junior College (2 yrs) orCentralised Institute

(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels

University Degree

Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)

Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

Polytechnic(3 yrs)

Diploma

(DPA)

Sec 5N

GCE O-Level ExaminationPoly Foundation Prog (4NA)

Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Prog

(4NA)

Institute of Technical Education (2 yrs)

Nitec/Higher Nitec

GCE N-Level Examination

Post-Secondary Pathways

Typical subject combination

Three H2 content-based subjectsOne H1 content-based subject(at least one from contrasting

discipline)

+ H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)H1 General Paper (GP)H1 Project Work (PW)

“Science” combination

H2 PhysicsH2 ChemistryH2 MathematicsH1 Economics/Geog/Lit (contrasting subject)H1 MTL, GP, PW

JC/MI: A-Level Curriculum

Entry requirement to Junior College

L1 + R5 ≤ 20

English Language or

Higher Mother Tongue

Relevant 5 subjects:R1: HumanitiesR2: Mathematics/ ScienceR3: Mathematics / Science/ HumanitiesR4: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject

(Except CCA and Religious Knowledge)R5: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject

(Except CCA and Religious Knowledge)

L1 + R4 ≤ 20

English Language or

Higher Mother Tongue

Relevant 4 subjects:R1: HumanitiesR2: Mathematics/ ScienceR3: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject or CCA

(Except Religious Knowledge)R4: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject or CCA

(Except Religious Knowledge)

Entry requirement to Millenia Institute

ELR2B2-B courses (Business & Management)- Accounting - Banking / Finance- Business Management- Hospitality and Tourism- Sports and Wellness- Logistics and Supply Chain- Events Management

ELR2B2-A courses (Humanities)- Social Sciences- Languages- Advertising- Public Relations- Mass Communication- Media and Design- Creative Writing- Applied Drama

ELR2B2-C courses (Engineering, Digital Information Technologies, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences)

- Engineering - Healthcare Services- Sports Sciences- Digital / Interactive Media- Information Technology- Biomedical Sciences- Food Sciences & Technology

ELR2B2-D courses (Media & Design)

- Architecture- Landscaping- Interior Design- Games Design / Development- Apparel Deign- Digital Film

Polytechnic Course GroupingsSuggested Overview

Entry requirement to Polytechnic

English Language

or Higher Mother

Tongue

Relevant subjects:

R1: Mathematics/ Additional

MathematicsR2: Relevant GCE ‘O’ Level subject

L1 + R2 ≤ 26B2+

Best subjects:

Any best twoGCE’O’ Level

subjects

Entry requirements to Lasalle College of the Arts/Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts

Admission Requirements:

1. National Exams certification

2. Course specific requirements

Dependent of course. May include tests, portfolio, interviews, auditions, essays.

Compulsory Subjects

English Language

Mother Tongue Language

Mathematics

Science (Either one)∙Biology, Chemistry, Physics∙Science (Chemistry/Biology)∙Science (Chemistry/Physics)

Combined Humanities (Either one)∙Social studies/Geography∙Social studies/History

Elective Subjects

Additional Mathematics ‘O’ levelPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Design & Technology

Food & NutritionArt

Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express

Pupils must take a minimum of six GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (Compulsory subjects + Elective subjects

Compulsory Subjects

English Language


Mathematics



Elective Subjects


Food & NutritionArt



Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry

Calculus

• Equations and Inequalities

• Indices and Surds• Polynomials# and

Partial Fractions• Binomial Expansion• Power, Exponential,

Logarithmic and Modulus Functions*

• TrigonometricFunctions, identities and equations

• Coordinate Geometry in 2 dimensions#

• Proofs in Plane Geometry*

• Differentiation and Integration#

# Limited scope for N(A) A Math * Not covered in N(A) A Math (only covered in O-Level A Math in 5NA)

Additional Mathematics Content

∗ Good mastery in Algebra

∗ Future Aspiration: Engineering and Science-related careers

∗ A Math is NOT a requirement for admission into H1 Mathematics in JC

Considerations for Additional Mathematics

Compulsory Subjects

English Language


Mathematics



Elective Subjects


Food & NutritionArt



What is POA about?

Principles of Account (POA)

Paper 1- (40 marks) 40% 1 hour• Answer 3 to 4 compulsory structured questions.

Paper 2 – (60 marks) 60% 2 hoursSection A (48 marks)• Answer 3 compulsory structured questions.• One question will be on the preparation of

financial statements, which carries 24 marks.• The remaining two questions average 12 marks.

Section B (12 marks)• Answer any 1 out of 2 structured questions.

Assessment FormatPrinciples of Account (POA)


What are the Criteria?• Students should do well and display

an aptitude in English and Mathematics.


Compulsory Subjects

English Language


Mathematics



Elective Subjects


Food & NutritionArt



•Design & Technology•Food & Nutrition•Art

Coursework Subjects

• 60% of the marks comes from their coursework and 40% from time based written paper

• Coursework starts from January 2020 to July/August 2020

• Have components that must be done in School over a period of time

• Expect to stay longer hours weekly

Coursework

How long is coursework?∗ ‘O’ Levels: End January to End August∗ ‘N’ Levels: End January to Mid August

What are the components of coursework?• Folio• Artefact• Presentation Board

Design & Techonlogy

Design & Technology

Design & Technology

Design & Technology

CAD

Design & Technology

Food & Nutrition

Area of Study Component Express (%)

TheoryWritten Paper(2 hrs)

40

Coursework Coursework(30-50 page limit over 6

months)

60

Total 100

Assessment Format & Weighting (EXPRESS/O LEVEL)

Food & Nutrition

• You are given a task question to work on.

• Carry out the coursework using following a standard process(similar totheir sec 2 coursework)

• TASK ANALYSIS• RESEARCH • DECISION MAKING• PLANNING• EXECUTION• EVALUATION

• Sample question:Sauces are included in meals for a variety of reasons. Investigate the role of the Different ingredients used in the preparation of sauces. Prepare a variety of dishes to Illustrate the different uses of sauces in family meals. – O level 2014

COURSEWORK (60%)

Food & Nutrition

InvestigationFood & Nutrition

Investigation

Food & Nutrition

Practical Exam (24m)

Food & Nutrition

Practical Exam (24m)Food & Nutrition

GCE ‘O’ Level Art (Syllabus 6123)Paper 1 : Coursework (60%) Paper 2 : Drawing and Painting (40%)

Students are to take Paper 1 + Paper 2 (100%)

Art

Syllabus Expectation for Paper 1 – Coursework

Working Period : Jan – July (School deadline)

What are required to complete : 1) 8 A2 prepboards2) 1 final work

Art

Art

Art

Art

Art

Art

Syllabus Expectation for Paper 2 –Drawing & Painting

Question : 3-weeks before art exam dayWorking Period : Oct – Nov

What is required to complete : 1) 3-5 A3 size preparatory work2) 1 final work – done during exam day (3hrs)

Art

Guiding Principles for Subject Allocation

Subjects are allocated based on …

Merit

- Overall Sec 2 academic performance and general subject proficiencies

Choice

Resources

- Availability of teachers, workshop space

- Each subject group should have minimum of 10 students as far as possible

Offering our students a broad-based subject combination will provide them with a wide range

of choices for post-secondary education.

What is the “BEST” subject combination for my child?

The learning from the subjects should

Leverage your child’s interests

Develop your child’s strengths

Help your child enjoy learning

Stretch your child’s potential &

Give your child an opportunity to excel and fulfil post-secondary aspirations

Considerations when guiding your child

Personal Attributes

• Child’s strengths, interests, aptitudes, aspirations, learning styles & passion.

• How subject combination further your child’s interests & learning styles.

Progression/Pathway

• How does your child progress towards his/her aspiration?

• How subjects help your child achieve his/her career aspirations.

• What are the opportunities out there?

The way forward

Support your child in making informed choices in his/her education and career pathway

Timeline for Subject Options Exercise(for Parents and Students)

Indicative Dates Activity

29 Mar Briefing for Sec 2 Parents and Students

25 - 30 Oct Students submit Options through online portal

7 Nov Release of 2020 Sec 3 Class Postings

7 - 8 Nov Appeal for Change in Subjects

14 Nov Release of Appeal Results

Thank You!

Documents

Parents Engagement Night Subject Options · Three H2 content-based subjects One H1 content-based subject (at least one from contrasting discipline) + H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)