Subject Selection Briefing Sec 3 (2020) · regard to subject combination for Sec 3 (2020) Not only will today’s session provide you with more information but we have our coursework

Subject Selection Briefing

for Sec 3 (2020)

Mdm Zubaidah

Year Head (Lower Secondary)

Key Focus

To help students make informed decisions with regard to subject combination for Sec 3 (2020)

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Presentation Notes

Not only will today’s session provide you with more information but we have our coursework IP Heads, HOD Maths who is also in-charged of the POA subject with us today to address any enquiry that you may have at the end of this briefing.

Key Focus

Possible pathways after GCE O Level examinations

Subject combinations that will lead to the different pathways

Admin processes in the subject selection exercise

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The session seeks to inform parents and students on the following: the possible pathways after the GCE N and GCE O Level examinations; the subject combinations that will lead to the different pathways; the level of competence that students need to demonstrate in Sec 2 before they can do well in the subjects of their choice so that they will be able to cope with the higher academic demands in upper secondary.

Transition to Secondary School.

Adapt and enjoy secondary school life.

Delving deeper into selected subjects & getting ready for National Exams

SITTING FOR GCE O Level 2021 and getting

ready for Post Secondary Education

PATHWAYS

Entry Criteria For Junior CollegeThe criterion for JC entry is 20 points and below for L1R5i.e. English Language and 5 relevant subjects.

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R5

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 4

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects excludingCCA and Religious Knowledge

Relevant Subject 5

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects excludingCCA and Religious Knowledge

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JC prepare students for a 2 year course leading to the A levels.

Entry Criteria For Millennia Institute

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R4



Relevant Subject 3

Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE 'O‘ Level subjects / CCA excluding Religious Knowledge

Relevant Subject 4

Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE 'O' Level subjects / CCA excluding Religious Knowledge

The criteria for Millennia Institute is 20 points and below for L1R4 i.e. English Language and 4 relevant subjects.

Three H2 content-based subjects At least one must be from

a contrasting discipline One H1 content-

based subjectH1 Mother Tongue

General Paper Or Knowledge & InquiryProject Work

Generally a normal subject combination may consist of

The Current ‘A’ Level Curriculum

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Since 2016, our JCs have revised syllabuses which aim to "strengthen students' interest and mastery of the subject, as well as their ability to think critically and apply their understanding in real-world contexts to better prepare them for the working world. (Exceptional students can offer Paper H3 – 2 units ) A contrasting subject helps provide a broad base of learning and prepares the student for the multi-disciplinary approaches being taken in university education.

Pre-requisites to A-Level H2 Science Subjects

B3 for Biology or better

A2 for Science(B/C) or better

B3 for Chemistry or better

A2 for Science(B/C) or betterA2 for Science(C/P) or better

B3 for Physics or better

A2 for Science(C/P) or better

Biology H2

Chemistry H2

Physics H2

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level/subject-pre-requisites

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Chemistry / Physics / Biology - At least C6 for in the subject at ‘O’ level OR At least A2 for Combined Science (in the subject) at ‘O’ level. If you want to do Physics, you can alternatively use your Add Maths result - C6 or better in Additional Mathematics at GCE O-Level. Double H2 science combinations - At least B3 for both relevant Science subjects at ‘O’ level OR A1 for Combined Science (relevant subjects) at ‘O’ level. In JC, there are more chemistry, followed by physics and then biology combination. There is no Physics & Biology combination. No Triple Science in JC because of requirement of contrasting subject. Disclaimer: This is from National JC website. Different JCs may have slightly different pre-requisites but it should not differ by more than 1 grade. In Eunoia JC, students who want to offer Physics must have offered Additional Maths at GCE O-Level. Thus, it is important that you do visit the various JC websites to find out about their pre-requisites and condition.


Pre-requisites to ‘A’ level Maths

Mathematics

B4 for Math or better&

C6 for A Math or better

Mathematics H1

Mathematics H2

A1 in Mathematics & A2 in A Mathematics

A selection test is required.

Further Mathematics H2


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Mathematics - At least C6 for Additional Maths AND B3 for Elementary Maths in order to take Maths at H2 level Disclaimer: This is from National JC website. Different JCs may have slightly different pre-requisites but it should not differ by more than 1 grade.


Eligibility Criteria

Polytechnics (JAE,EAE)

Admission Requirements:Minimum entry requirement of 26 points or better forELR2B2. Requirements differ with courses andpolytechnics.

Legend: L1 = English or Higher Mother TongueR = Relevant subjectsEL = English LanguageB = Best subjects

Students MUST qualify for the minimum Cut Off Point & entry requirements for the course

they want to pursue

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For entry to Poly, instead of L1R5/4, we calculate EL(English), R2 (relevant 2 subjects related to the course) and B2 (the best grades which have not been counted yet)

ELR2B2 Cluster A

Communications & Media Management

Early Childhood Development & Education

Psychology Studies Social Sciences in

Gerontology

EL English Language

R1 ArtCombined HumanitiesHigher MusicCore GeographyCore HistoryCore Literature

R2 Elementary MathAdditional MathArtMTLCombined HumanitiesDesign & TechnologyFood & NutritionCore GeographyCore HistoryCore LiteraturePrinciples of Account

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

For full listing of courses, visit:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf

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The courses offered in Polytechnics are divided into 4 course clusters. Each cluster has a different R2 list so it is important for you to find out which course you are aiming for and what are R2 subjects that you will need. These are courses under Cluster A offered by Temasek Polytechnic. For full listing of courses, please do visit the webpage link given. There are 17 courses offered under Cluster A in total. Generally, these 17 courses are from School of Humanities which offers courses like Drama, Psychology, Early Childhood, Gerontology and limited courses under Mass Communication.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf

ELR2B2 Cluster B

Accountancy & Finance Business Common Business

Programme Culinary & Catering Mgt Hospitality & Tourism MgtMarketing Law & Management Logistics & Operations

Mgt

EL English Language

R1 Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

R2 Combined HumanitiesCore GeographyCore HistoryCore LiteraturePrinciples of AccountArt



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These are courses under Cluster B offered by Temasek Polytechnic. For full listing of courses, please do visit the webpage link given. There are 41 courses offered under Cluster B in total and they are all under School of Business & Management.


ELR2B2 Cluster C Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Aviation Management Big Data & Analytics Biomedical Engineering Business Process & Systems

Engineering Chemical Engineering Clean Energy Common Engineering Programme Common ICT Programme Computer Engineering Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Electronics Financial Business Informatics Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science Game Design & Development Green Building & Sustainability Information Technology Integrated Facility Management Mechatronics Medical Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Science Veterinary Technology

EL English Language


R2 Food & NutritionDesign & TechnologyPure BiologyPure ChemistryPure PhysicsCombined Science



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These are courses under Cluster C offered by Temasek Polytechnic. For full listing of courses, please do visit the webpage link given. There are 133 courses in total offered under Cluster C in the polytechnics. The subjects offered here are usually more popular with students because it helps to give them greater options in polytechnic because these courses spread over several schools – Applied Sciences, Built Environment, limited Business & Management, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information & Digital Technologies and Maritime Studies.


ELR2B2 Cluster D

Apparel Design & Merchandising

Communication Design Digital Film & Television Interior Architecture &

Design Product & Industrial

Design

EL English Language


R2 ArtFood & NutritionDesign & TechnologyPure Physics Pure BiologyPure ChemistryCombined Science



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These are courses under Cluster D offered by Temasek Polytechnic. For full listing of courses, please do visit the webpage link given. There are 27 courses offered under Cluster D. Cluster D courses are generally under School of Media & Design


CCA Bonus Points

However, it should noted that the bonus points are for ranking of students during the posting procedure.

They are not taken into consideration in determining whether a student is eligible for a specific course.

Refer to the Student Handbook page 46 on LEAPS 2.0

CCA Grade Bonus PointsExcellent 2

Good 1

4 Domains• Participation• Achievement• Leadership• Service

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Please note that CCA bonus points can only be used provided you qualify for a place in the school first. A student with 21 point aggregate cannot qualify for JC with CCA bonus points. A student with 20 point and CCA Grade A1 will qualify to be posted to JC with an 18 point aggregate.

How subject combinations are derived

Combinations are reviewed annually and modified based on

Entry Requirements for “A” level (L1R5/4) and polytechnic courses (ELR2B2)

Aspiration and readiness of students

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Combinations are reviewed annually and modified based on Requirements for “A” level and polytechnic courses. We always do our scans to ensure that our combinations remain relevant to give our students greater flexibility in their post-secondary choice Ability of students (based on analysis of students’ results) ‘O’ level performance of previous batches

2020

Sub

ject

Com

bina

tions

Combi A Combi B Combi C Combi D8-Subj;

Ready for all optionsCaters to those with strong interest in Sci(who may also want

to pursue Hum further)

7 Subj;Caters to those

with strong interest in Hum

7-Subj; Caters to those with strong interest in A

Math & POA

7 Subj; Caters to those with

strong interest in hands-on application

& Hum

EL EL EL ELMTL MTL MTL MTLEM EM EM EM

SS/GE or SS/HE

SS/GE or SS/HE

SS/GE or SS/HE

SS/GE or SS/HE

Pure CHEM S(B/C) or S(P/C)

S(B/C) or S(P/C)

S(B/C) or S(P/C)

AM AM AMARTD&TF&N

Core GEOCore HISCore LITPure BIO

Core GEOCore HISCore LIT

POA (40)Core GEOCore HISCore LIT

Pure PHY

Criteria for Allocation of Subjects

Overall AchievementAchievement in specific subjectsVacancyStudent Interest

What you need to strive for …

Promotion to 3 Express Lateral Transfer to 3NA

Pass in EnglishLanguage

and

at least 50% in the average for all examination subjects

Students who do not meet the minimum attainment level may be laterally transferred to 3NA.

Promotion Criteria

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Can be found in student handbook

What you need to strive for …8 Subject Combination – Combi ‘A’

70% for EMS and 70% for Overall Achievement

Pure Sciences 70% in Lower Sec Science

Additional Maths 65% in Lower Sec Maths

Core Geography 70% in Lower Sec Geography

Core Literature 65% in Lower Sec English Language 65% in Lower Sec Literature

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We would like to emphasize that this is what the students must work hard for if they want to take this subjects. These are information which serve guidelines for students to gauge their own level of readiness – to ensure that they possess a strong foundation in a particular subject before they pursue it at a higher level in secondary 3 and 4.

Assessment Weighting

Subjects WeightingWA1 WA2 WA3 SA2

English; Maths; Science; Literature; Mother Tongue Language; Geography; History; Art

15% 15% 15% 55%

Design and Technology 40% 60%

Food and Consumer Education

40% 60%

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Note that some subjects are taught and tested only in semester 1. The result will be used for subject allocation at the end of the year.

What Next?

Preliminary Subject Selection Exercise A chance for review and for setting targets to achieve their

desired options

Discuss with children over the Term 1 Break on their interest and strength in various subjects

Develop plans for achievement of targets and put it into practice Make good use of Term 1 Break Develop a study routine

Close monitoring of academic progress and implementation of action plans

Dear Parents, please continue to help us encourage/remind/motivate your child to.

Make correct choices! Have the correct attitude!

Dear Parents, please continue to help us motivate your child daily ….

End of Part 1

Detailed information on post-secondary options will be shared by the FTs during lessons.

Students may make an appointment with ECG Counsellor, Ms Samantha Woo (Staff Room 1)

How to Make My Selection Online?

• Students who are keen to study Geography will need to put Core Geography and Geography Elective as 1st choice.

• Similarly,

• Students who are keen to study History will need to put both Core History and History Elective as 1st choice.

SN Date Event1 14 Mar (Thurs) Briefing for Parents and Students2 15 – 24 Mar Preliminary Subject Selective Exercise3 5 Jul (Fri) Announcement of Preliminary Subjects Allocated4 15 Oct (Tue) to

17 Oct (Thu)Checking of ScriptsRecord End-of-Year Exam Results

5 18 Oct (Fri) to21 Oct (Mon)

Online Subject Selection Exercise

6 22 Oct (Tue) Distribution of Parents’ Endorsement Forms7 24 Oct (Thu) Submission of Endorsed Subject Selection Forms8 15 Nov (Fri), 1700 h Announcement of Subject Allocation9 18 Nov (Mon) To

20 Nov (Wed)Appeal for changes

10 29 Nov (Fri) 1700 h Announcement of Appeal Results

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Subject Selection Briefing Sec 3 (2020) · regard to subject combination for Sec 3 (2020) Not only will today’s session provide you with more information but we have our coursework