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Secondary 2 Express Briefing5 April 2019Mr Oun Yejiu
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“Which subject combination should I take?”
“Which educational pathway should I choose?”
“Do I enjoy the languages, Sciences, Humanities or Mathematics?”
“Do I know my career aspiration yet?”
“What are the subjects required to get to my aspiration?”
“I don’t know what I want to be yet, but I know I love Literature. How now?”
“What do I really like about this subject?”
Questions You and Your Child May Have
Help Your Child Explore
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3 Essential ECG Questions
1. Who am I?
2. Wheream I
going?
3. Howdo I get there?
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Your Child’s Self-Awareness
Helping your child develop his/her self-identity is foundational to the educational and career planning process Journeying with your child to answer the question,
“Who Am I?”, would allow him/her to decide on how best to move forward since educational and career interest is an expression of one’s personality
1) Help Your Child Explore Who He/She Is
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Self-Identity
Discover Who You Are
Everyone has a set of unique attributes.
The more you know about what you value, what you are interested in, and what you are good at, the more likely you will be able to make good choices in your education and career explorations.
Continually develop your interests, abilities, and passion; and use them to contribute meaningfully to society through your future professions.
Personal Characteristics
•Personal Characteristics • How does the subject combination play up to
your child’s strengths, interests, learning styles and passion?
• How does the subject combination further your child’s interests and learning styles?
• How will these subjects help your child achieve his/her career aspirations?
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“What are your child’s strengths?”
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“What are your child’s interests?”
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• Explore the MySkillsFuture Student Portal (https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary) together with him/her
1. Click on Know Yourself!
“What are the subjects your child enjoys or is good at?”
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• If your child enjoys a subject, he/she is likely to do well in it because being interested in something engages and motivates them.
• It is a good enough reason to study a subject he/she simply enjoys; it is in fact all the more critical if he/she does not have a career prospect in mind yet.
Mathematics
Sciences
Mother Tongue Arts
Humanities Literature
English Language
2) Help Your Child Explore Where He/She Is Going
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Progression:How does your child progress towards his/her aspiration?– Where will his/her subject combination
allow him/her to go after secondary school?
– What careers can the subjects he/she enjoy studying lead him/her to?
– What are the opportunities out there?
Your Child’s Journey• Your child may have an aspiring occupational pathway in mind • Or, he/she may gradually discover what he/she
would like for a future career• Either way, encouraging him/her to find out more about the
work and its environment will be helpful
Secondary 2Selection of Subject Combination
Secondary 4 /5Choice of JC / CI, Polytechnic or ITE
Post-TertiaryFurther education or the world of work
AdulthoodCareer Aspiration
Educational Pathways after O levels
O Level CertificateSecondary School ( 4
years)
A Level CertificateJunior College ( 2 years)
ORMillenia Institute ( 3 years)
DiplomaPolytechnic (3 years)
Nitec/Higher NitecInstitute of Technical
Education(2-3 years)
DegreeInstitutions of Higher Learning
(3-4 years)
Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute
16 JCs*
1 CI
Polytechnics
5 Polys
Institute of Technical Education
3 Colleges
Post Secondary Educational Options
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* Of which, 7 also accept flow through students from the IP and 2 schools offering IB programmes not included
JC Admission: L1R5 ≤ 20
•L1 – First Language•R5 – 5 Relevant subjects
L1R5•English Language•Higher Mother Tongue
L1R12345• Humanities Subject:
Combined Humanities: SS/Geog OR SS/Hist OR SS/Lit
GeographyHistory
Literature
L1R12345• Mathematics / Science subject
Elementary MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
ChemistryPhysicsBiology
Combined Science: Phy/Chem OR Phy/Bio
L1R12345• Humanities / Mathematics / Science subject
Combined Humanities: SS/Geog OR SS/Hist OR SS/LitGeography
History Literature
Elementary Mathematics Additional Mathematics
Chemistry Physics Biology
Combined Science: Phy/Chem OR Phy/Bio
L1R12345• Any best 2 remaining subjects from:
HumanitiesMathematics
ScienceMother Tongue
ArtD&TPOA
JC Admission Criteria• The L1R5 aggregate must be 20 points
or less BEFORE bonus points are computed.
• Bonus points based on CCA and HMT will be capped at 4 points. CCA : 2 points (Excellent) 1 point (Good)
• HMT: 2 points (pass in HMT)
JC Admission CriteriaSubjects Taken Grade Calculation of L1R5
English Language A2 L1 (EL/HMT) - 2
Chinese Language A1 R4 (Any other subject) - 1
Mathematics A1 R2 (Maths/Science) - 1
Additional Mathematics
A1 R3 (Humanities/Maths/Science) -1
Combined Humanities B3 R1 (Humanities) - 3
Chemistry B3
Physics A2 R5 (Any other subject) - 2
D&T B3
Total 10
JC Admission – Cut off points (Net)
Junior College Arts ScienceAnderson Serangoon JC 12 11
Anglo-Chinese JC 9 8Catholic JC 13 14Dunman High School 10 9Eunoia JC 10 9Hwa Chong Institution 6 5Jurong Pioneer JC 16 15
Nanyang JC 7 6National JC 8 7
JC Admission – Cut off points (Net)Junior College Arts Science
Raffles Institution 5 5River Valley High School
10 9
St Andrew’s JC 11 10
Tampines Meridian JC 13 14Temasek JC 11 9Victoria JC 8 6Yishun Innova JC 20 20
For more information regarding the various JCs, pleaserefer to their respective websites
Junior Colleges
Polytechnics• Emphasis on applied and practice-based learning• More than 35 different courses per poly• Over 70,000 students• Polytechnic Course Clusters
Business, Management &
Humanities
Applied & Health Sciences Media & Design Build Environment,
Engineering & Maritime Studies
Information & Digital Technologies
Business, Management and Humanities
• Accountancy• Banking and Finance• Business Information Technology• Communication and Media Management• Hospitality and Tourism Management• Law Management• International Trade and Business
Business, Management and Humanities
• Child Psychology and Early Education• Creative Writing for Television and New
Media• Applied Drama and Psychology
Applied and Health Sciences
• Biomedical Science• Biotechnology• Chemical Engineering• Food Science and Nutrition• Medicinal Chemistry• Materials Science
Applied and Health Sciences
• Nursing• Optometry• Social Sciences (Social Work)• Sports Coaching
Media and Design
• Advertising and Public Relations• Animation• Arts and Theatre Management• Digital Animation• Digital Film and Television• Mass Communication• Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Information and Digital Technology
• Cyber Security and Forensics• Business Intelligence and Analytics• Music and Audio Technology• Information Technology• Game Design and Development• Digital Visual Effects
Built Environment, Engineering and Maritime Studies
• Architecture• Facilities Management• Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management• Real Estate Business• Aeronautical and Aerospace Technology• Biomedical Engineering• Computer Engineering• Engineering with Business
Built Environment, Engineering and Maritime Studies
• Marine and Offshore Technology• Marine Engineering• Maritime Business
Polytechnics
Polytechnics
• https://www.np.edu.sg• http://www.tp.edu.sg• http://www.nyp.edu.sg• http://www.sp.edu.sg• http://www.rp.edu.sg
For more information regarding the polytechnics’ courses, please refer to the websites below:
Poly Admission: ELR2B2 ≤ 26
•R2 – Relevant subjects•B2 – any best 2 subjects
ELR2B2• Depends on the course applied for:
Arts and Humanities
Business
Science and Technology
Design
EL R2 B21st relevant subject 2nd Relevant subject
English
Humanities / Art / Music
• Art /• D&T /• Humanities / • Music / • POA
2 Best Other
Subjects
Mathematics
• Art / • Humanities / • Music / • POA• Sciences / • D&T / • F&N• Art / • Sciences /• D&T / • F&N
Polytechnic CourseCut-off
point for 2018
Nanyang Poly Medicinal Chemistry 12Nanyang Poly Mass Media Management 14Nanyang Poly Animation 11Ngee Ann Poly Biomedical Science 7Ngee Ann Poly Business Studies 11Ngee Ann Poly Mass Communication 10Ngee Ann Poly Psychology Studies 8
Poly – Cut off Points
Polytechnic CourseCut-off
point for 2018
Singapore Poly Banking and Finance 12Singapore Poly Game Design and Development 11Singapore Poly Applied Chemistry 10Singapore Poly Biomedical Science 7Temasek Poly Law and Mangement 13Temasek Poly Psychology Studies 10Temasek Poly Pharmaceutical Science 11
Poly – Cut off points
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Practicalities:– What is the minimum entry requirement for
your child’s desired subject combination at the end of Sec 2?
– What are the various course entry requirements and how can your child work towards his/her goal?
– Are there practical constraints your family/child faces? How can you overcome them?
3) Help Your Child Explore How He/She Can Get There
Understanding the Educational Pathways
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• Understand the educational and occupational pathways available
• Be clear about the course requirements -Information on course criteria can be found at JAE 2019 Information
Booklet:
• Enthuse them to read the newspapers and listen to the news to be more aware of new industries and opportunities out there
• Encourage them to visit open houses (usually held in January every year) to speak with seniors and lecturers to find out more about the courses
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Encourage Your Child To Be Proactive
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Not to choose a subject combination because• it sounds prestigious
• What’s the good of doing triple Sciences if your child dreads it daily?
• many perceive it will lead to good pay• What might pay well today might not when you
graduate in the future.• Money is not everything; satisfaction comes from
purpose and passion.• of a friend/teacher/parent/guardian
• Unless your child enjoys the subject too!
Remind Your Child
Lifelong Learning
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Keep Learning. Be Resilient.
To thrive in a globalised economy and navigate meaningfully through life, you must:
Establish sound values; Seize every opportunity to develop transferrable
soft skills such as: cross-cultural communication skills, problem-solving skills, and team work;
Continually develop workplace readiness skillssuch as literacy, numeracy, and technical skills throughout life.
Develop 21st century competencies, values, and workplace readiness skills to be adaptable and resilient.
The Way Forward
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Support your child in making informed choices for his/her education and career pathways!
What is DSA-JC
• An admission exercise that allow JCs/ Institutions to select some Secondary 4/5 students for admission to JC1
• Based on their achievements and talents before the GCE ‘O’ Level examination results are released.
What is DSA-JC
• An admission exercise that allow JCs/ Institutions to select some Secondary 4/5 students for admission to JC1
• Based on their achievements and talents before the GCE ‘O’ Level examination results are released.
DSA JC
• Egs of catergories: AcademicSportsScience ResearchLeadership
Time line for DSA JC PHASE 1 PROCESS
Mid June – Mid July Offer stageJCs/Institutions may shortlist and makeoffers to selected students
Mid June – End July Acceptance stageA student may accept only one of hisoffers by submitting his acceptance formto the JC/Institution
He is guaranteed a place in theJC/Institution if he accepts the offerduring this stage and meets the eligibilitycriteria for JC admission.
Early Admission Exercise
• Admission exercise that allows students, who have an interest and aptitude for polytechnic education, to confirm a place in a polytechnic course prior to their GCE ‘O’ Level examinations.
Early Admission Exercise
• 3 choices• Focus on:Course-specific interests and aptitudeIncludes other talents and
achievements
Dates Stage
Late June Application Stage • Students apply via a centralised online application system• Up to 3 choices, ranked
Early July – Mid Aug
Selection Stage• Polytechnics call up students for interviews and/or aptitude tests
Late Aug Offer & Acceptance Stage• Students view and accept offers online• Successful applicants who had earlier accepted DSA-JC offer but
wish to take up EAE offer instead should withdraw from DSA-JC
Late Aug – Early Oct
Withdrawal Stage• Students who withdraw can participate in Joint Admissions Exercise
(JAE)
3 Sept (Sat) – 11 Sept (Sun): September HolidaysEarly to Mid-Jan : Release of O-Level results; JAE (for those who do not meet admissions
criteria or had withdrawn)
What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG)?
better understand themselves
explore viable education and career options
make informed decisions
develop plans and goals to achieve their aspirations
ECG is a developmental process that facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes to enable students to answer
3 key questions….
Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there?
Supporting students in making school-to-school and school-to-work transitions across key stage years
Education & Career Guidance Counselling @ EVG
• Our ECG Counsellor, Mdm Karen supports students withthe necessary knowledge and skills to make informeddecisions for smoother post-secondary transitions.
• Appointment can be made via:
Please note that the ECG Counsellor is at EVG once a weekfrom 8.30am to 5.30 pm on the following on everyMondays.
Assessment Weighting for Secondary 2
Assessment Weighting for Secondary 2
Semester OneContinual Assessment 1
(CA1) 15 %
Semestral Assesement(SA 1) or Mid-Year Exam
25 %
Semester TwoContinual Assessment 2
(CA2) 15 %
Semestral Assesement(SA 2) or End-Of-Year
Exam 45 %
Progression to Secondary 3
Progression to Secondary 3 Express
• Pass in English Language and• A pass percentage in the average of all subjects
Secondary 3 Subject Combination
Subject Combinations Offered in 2018
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Combi 18 Subjects
Combi 28 Subjects
Combi 38 Subjects
Combi 47 Subjects
1. English Language2. Mother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue3. Elementary Mathematics4. Additional Mathematics5. Humanities (Social Studies and Elective Geo/Hist/Lit)
6. Chemistry7. Biology8. Physics
6. Chemistry7. Physics or Biology
6. SCI (Physics/Biology) or SCI (Physics/Chemistry)
8. Art / D&T / Pure Literature / POA / F & N / Pure Geography
7. Art / D&T / Pure Literature / POA / F & N / Pure Geography
Selection CriteriaSubject Selection CriteriaHumanitiesElective Geography Overall pass in Geography
HumanitiesElective History Overall pass in History
HumanitiesElective Literature Overall pass in Literature
Biology Overall pass in both English and SciencePhysics Overall pass in both English and ScienceChemistry Overall pass in both English and SciencePrinciples of Accounts Overall pass in both English and MathsArt Overall pass in ArtDesign and Technology Overall pass in D&TFood and Nutrition Overall pass in English and FCEPure Geography Overall pass in both English and Geography
Pure Literature Overall pass in both English and Literature
Vacancies in 2018Subject Max Capacity HumanitiesElective Geography 80
HumanitiesElective History 60
HumanitiesElective Literature 40
Biology 80Physics 80Chemistry 120Principles of Accounts 80Art 20Design and Technology 20Food and Nutrition 20Pure Geography 40
Pure Literature 40
Subject combination offered depends on • students’ interest• availability of staff• school resources
Subject Combination Offered
Subject Allocation• Students must ensure that they have met the minimum
requirement(s) set for subject combination before exercising their option
• Students are advised to rank their choices carefully from 1 to 6 (Express)
Subject Allocation is done based on • overall performance• student’s choice• vacancy
Students’ Preference Survey 17 – 23 May 2019
Subject Allocation
ScienceMs Joan Chia
LH Science (Int)
Upper Secondary Science♦ Pure Sciences offered :
• Biology • Chemistry • Physics
♦ Who should choose the pure sciences?• Students who wish to study science at the H2 or
H3 levels in Junior Colleges.• Students who have a strong interest in the
sciences.
♦ Requirement• An overall pass in Science
Upper Secondary Science♦ Combined Sciences • Physics / Biology • Physics / Chemistry
♦ Who should choose Combined Science?• All Students who are not taking Pure Sciences
have to take Combined Science as Science is a compulsory subject.
Format Of Assessment For Pure Science
Theory Papers (Papers 1 and 2) Knowledge with Understanding, approximately 45% of the
marks with approximately 15% allocated to recall. Handling Information and Solving Problems,
approximately 55% of the marks.
Format Of Assessment For Combined Sci
Theory Papers (Papers 1 to 4) Knowledge with Understanding, approximately 50% of the
marks with approximately 20% allocated to recall. Handling Information and Solving Problems, approximately
50% of the marks.
HumanitiesMs Zamzarina
ST (Geography)
Humanities♦ Compulsory subject
♦ Social Studies is compulsory
♦ Students can choose an Elective Geography OR History OR Literature
Importance of Humanities♦ Junior College Admissions
♦ Polytechnic Admissions, for example,Accountancy Business StudiesBanking and Financial ServicesMass CommunicationChild Psychology & Early EducationHospitality and Tourism Management
SyllabusSubjects Details
Social Studies - Section A (Sourced-Based Case Study) – 35 marks (a) to (d) Source-handling skills on specific sources [25m](e) Source-handling skills requiring use of multiple sources – question will relate directly to the issue of the case study [10m]
SyllabusSubjects Details
Social Studies - Section B (Structured–ResponseQuestion – 15 marks (a) Constructing explanation by giving
reasoned argument and/or making recommendation on an issue [7m]
(b) Constructing explanation of two factors / perspectives on an issue and making judgement on the relative importance of factors or giving balanced conclusion on the issue [8m]
SyllabusSubjects Details
Electives - Geography
[50 marks]
Section A – 13 marks• Two structured questions • Geographical Investigations • Global Tourism; Variable Weather
and Climate• Choose one questionSection B – 12 marks• Two structured questions• Global Tourism; Variable Weather
and Climate • Choose one question
SyllabusSubjects Details
Electives - Geography
[50 marks]
Section C – 25 marks• Two structured questions • Living with Tectonics; Food
Resources • Choose one question
SyllabusSubjects Details
Electives - History
Section A (Source-Based Case Study) – 30 marks• (a) to (d) Source-handling skills on
specific sources • (e) Source-handling skills requiring
use of multiple sources and contextual knowledge – question will relate directly to the issue of the case study
SyllabusSubjects Details
Electives - History
Section B (Structured-Essay Questions) – 20 marks• Explanation of events and/or
issues [8 marks]• Evaluate and make judgment for
on events and/or issues [12 marks]• Answer 1 out of 2 questions set
Literature in English
Ms Tina MelvinST/English Literature
EVG’s UppEr sEc ProgrammeEVG’s UppEr sEc Programme
Literature in English (Pure Lit)
3E
1 Novel & Unseen Poetry (50%)
1 Play (50%)
Must take Combined Humanities with Geography or History
Combined Humanities with Literature
3E
1 Novel & Unseen Poetry (50%)
Social Studies (50%)
Does your chilD
Enjoy reading widely?
Like to reflect and think critically?
Enjoy active discussions?
Like writing persuasively?
OppOrtunities
National Schools Literature Festival
OppOrtunities
Experiential Learning Journeys
OppOrtunities
Enriching Workshops
OppOrtunities
Exciting Performances
Empathetic and Global Thinkers
Critical Readers
Convincing Communicators
Creative Meaning-makers
The Aims of LiTerATure
Principles of AccountsMr Vincent ChuaPOA Coordinator
About Principles of Accounts (POA) Subject Requirements • Prepare accounting records, e.g. ledger accounts, Income
Statement & Balance Sheet
• Analyze and interpret financial information
• Explain accounting concepts
Selection Criteria:• Overall Sec 2 academic performance • Mathematics & English Results
GCE ‘O’ Level Scheme Of Assessment
PAPER 1 3 to 4 Compulsory Structured Questions
1 hr 40%
PAPER 2 Section A (48%)- 3 compulsory Qns
Section B (12%)- Choose 1 out of 2 Qns
2 hrs 60%
Qualities Required• strong in Mathematics & English
• neat and meticulous
• eye for details
• good writing skills
• consistency
Some applications of POA in daily life:1. Making sense out of bills and bank statements2. Performing personal financial planning and
budgeting3. Understanding how businesses work, eg. cash
flow management
Real-Life Applications of POA
Art Elective Ms Pushpa
HOD Aesthetics & D&T
GCE ‘O’ Level Art Components
PAPER ONE : COURSEWORK (60%) (Jan – June= 6 months preparation)-8 A2 boards of preparatory studies + -A final 3D/2D art work
PAPER TWO : DRAWING AND PAINTING (40%)
-During ‘O’ Level examination -5 A3 boards of preparatory studies (3 weeks of preparation)-A final A3 painting done during the Exam (3hr)
Paper 1 & 2 Preparatory Studies / Coursework process:
Exploration and Development of
Ideas & Concepts
Research
InvestigationCreation & Realisation
THEME
• ‘A’ Level Art at Junior College
• Design courses at Polytechnics : Media Design, Product Design & Innovation, Architectural design
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) / Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts : School of Art Design & Media at NTU (Bachelor in Fine Arts), Diploma/Degree in Art Education (NAFA – NIE)
Prospects
Design & TechnologyMdm Sangeetha
Teacher
The Design Process
Design & Technology
Ongoing dialogue between the designer and the objects (user, functionality and environment)
‘O’ Level D&T Examination
Paper 1 (Written Exam)2 hours, Total mark: 803 questions to be answered One case based design question set on Design content, (26 marks) Three design application questions relating to structures mechanisms and
electronics from the Technology content, (54 marks)40% of the total marks for the subject
Paper 2 (Design Project)Duration : Jan – July (22 weeks, with supervision from teachers), Total mark: 60Component : 1 Design Journal, 2 Presentation Boards Format of Design Journal: A3 size sheets, Mock-up(s), prototype,
mould/former/jig (if any)60% of the total marks for the subject
Prospects
• Project Management & Problem-Solving Skills will help students to excel in project work at JC, Polytechnic, University and future working life
• Singapore University of Technology and Design for degree courses --- A university to develop technically grounded leaders and innovators for society; established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Zhejiang University.
Food and NutritionMs Joanna Lee
Teacher
Topics Covered…Essentials of Meal Planning- Energy from food- Guidelines for meal planning- Different types of nutritional
needs
Nutrients- Carbohydrates / Fats /
Proteins / Vitamins & Minerals - Water & Dietary Fibre- Cereals - Meat & Alternatives- Fruits & Vegetables- Digestion
Food Preparation, Cooking & Evaluation- Heat transfer & Methods of
cooking- Science behind food
preparation & cooking- Sensory Evaluation
Food Safety & Preservation- Keeping food safe- Convenience food- Food preservation
GCE ‘O’ Level F&N
Coursework (60%)(Consists of 6 sections – Task Analysis / Research & Development / Investigation / Results Synthesis / Decision Making / Planning / Execution (4 dishes in 2.5hours) / Evaluation
- 100 marks- 50-page report- Submit June Week 3
Theory (40%)- 100 marks- Done in Nov
Future Prospects
Republic Polytechnic• Restaurant & Culinary Operations
Singapore Polytechnic• Food Science & Technology • Nutrition, Health & Wellness
Nanyang Polytechnic• Food & Beverage Business• Food Science & Nutrition
Temasek Polytechnic• Applied Food Science & Nutrition• Consumer Science & Technology• Baking and Culinary Science• Culinary & Catering Management
Partnering Parents
• Work with the school to support the child• Help your child relate to others• Help your child develop good habits• Help your child manage himself/herself
Q&AThe briefing slides will be available for download via the
school website
Thank YouFor any queries, you can contact Mr Oun Yejiu/Year Head
