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Briefing on Sec 2 Streaming

Briefing on Sec 2 Streaming. Saturday 15 March 2014. Outline of Briefing. Promotion Criteria Subject Combinations 2015 Streaming Process Post Secondary Education. Promotion Criteria. Sec 2 Normal (Academic) to Sec 3 Normal (Academic). Pass in : EL and 2 other subjects

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Briefing on Sec 2 Streaming

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  1. Briefing on Sec 2Streaming Saturday 15 March 2014

  2. Outline of Briefing • Promotion Criteria • Subject Combinations 2015 • Streaming Process • Post Secondary Education

  3. Promotion Criteria

  4. Sec 2 Normal (Academic) to Sec 3 Normal (Academic) Pass in : • EL and 2 other subjects or b) 4 subjects

  5. CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FOR SEC 2 N(A) Sec 2 N(A) • Pass in EL and 2 other subjects • Pass in 4 subjects Sec 3 Express Sec 3 Normal YES NO Repeat NO YES 70% or higher in the average of all subjects YES NO

  6. Promotion Criteria from Sec 4N(A) to Sec 5N(A)

  7. Sec 2 Express to Sec 3 Express • Pass in EL and • A pass percentage in the average for all subjects

  8. Sec 2 Express • Pass in EL and • Pass percentage in average for all subjects YES NO Sec 3 N(A) Sec 3 Express CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FOR SEC 2 EXPRESS NO YES

  9. Subject Combinations for 2015

  10. Compulsory Subjects for Secondary 3 N (A) • English Language • Mother Tongue Language • Elementary Mathematics • Combined Humanities • Science

  11. Combined Humanities • Social Studies with Geography • Social Studies with History

  12. SCIENCE • Sc (Physics/Chemistry) • Sc (Physics/Biology)

  13. Other Subjects • Principles of Accounts • Design & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Art

  14. “O” Level Subjects School may offer ‘NA’ students who excel the opportunity to take the following subjects at ‘O’ Level: • Mother Tongue Language • Elementary Mathematics • Science (Physics/Chemistry) Subjects will only be offered only if there is sufficient demand. Those who fail the subjects at Sec 3 will be asked to switch to the same subjects at ‘NA’ Level.

  15. “NA” Additional Mathematics • Offered as a 7th subject to selected “NA” students who have done well in Mathematics. • Selected students must also take “O” Level Mathematics. • Classes will be conducted in the afternoons.

  16. Compulsory Subjects for Secondary 3 Express • English Language • Mother Tongue Language • Elementary Mathematics • Combined Humanities • 1 Science Subject

  17. Combined Humanities • Social Studies with Geography • Social Studies with History • Social Studies with Literature

  18. SCIENCE • Sc (Phy/Chem) • Pure Physics* • Pure Chemistry* • Pure Biology* * Includes SPA – School-Based Science Practical Assessment

  19. Other Subjects • Geography • Additional Mathematics • Principles of Accounts • Design & Technology* • Art* * Includes a coursework component

  20. NOTE: • Options E9 and E10 (8 subjects) are only offered to those who have achieved good overall academic results. In addition, students must also have obtained good results in Maths and Science . • Additional Mathematics is only offered to those who have done well in Mathematics.

  21. Streaming Process

  22. Streaming depends on : • Number of places available in each subject combination • Your options • Specific additional criteria

  23. Streaming is based on MERIT! Your overall results matters! • CA1 (15%) + SA1 (25%) + • CA2 (15%) + SA2 (45%)

  24. Streaming Exercise • On-line Option Forms will be made available to students in Term 4 (after EOY exams) • Make use of all your options • Results of Streaming will be released in early November (during school holidays)

  25. Points to Note • There is no best combination for all students. • When choosing the options, do consider the following factors: - Career Aspirations - Interest - Aptitude - Ability

  26. Post Secondary Education

  27. “A” Levels • Junior Colleges • Millenia Institute

  28. Entry Requirements • MI • L1 + R4  20 pts • Plus • EL  C6 • Math, MT  D7 • R4 must include • 2 from H / M / S • (CCA may be used) • JC • L1 + R5  20 pts • Plus • EL  C6 • Math, MT  D7 or a pass for syllabus B • R5 must include • Humanities • Math / Science

  29. ‘A’ Level Curriculum

  30. 3-Level Subject Structure • H1: Half of H2 in terms of curriculum time • H2: Equivalent to ‘A’ Level • H3: • For students with exceptional abilities in the subject • could be advanced content, research project, university module, etc

  31. Norm Combinations of Subjects • H1 General Paper, H1 Project Work & H1 Mother Tongue • 4 content-based subjects (Three H2, One H1) • At least one (H1 or H2) must be a contrasting subject e.g. all Science/Math not allowed • Total no. of subjects: 7 (3 H2, 4 H1)

  32. H1 Subjects • Maths & Science Group • Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Humanities & Arts Group • Economics • Geography • History • Literature in English • Art • China Studies

  33. H2 content-based subjects • Humanities & Arts Group • Economics • Geography • History • Literature in English • Theatre studies & drama • Art • Music • Management of business • French • German • Japanese • Mother Tongue Language • Maths & Science Group • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Computing • Principles of Accounting

  34. Polytechnic Education • Practice-based learning • Emphasis on Lifeskills • Communication • Problem-solving • Lecturers who have industry experience • Relevant to career & industry • Opportunities for further development in studies & career

  35. Polytechnic Courses • Non-Technology • Business, Finance & Law • Community Services Mgt • Health Sciences • Tourism & Hospitality • Design • Technology • Communication & Telecommunications • Electrical & Electronics • Maritime & Shipbuilding • Mechanical & Mechatronics • Building-related • Chemical-related • Info-tech

  36. Entry requirements • EL + 2 Revelant Subjects (R2) + 2 Best Subjects (B2) 26 • Technology Courses R2 • Math  C6 • Science  C6 • Non-Technology Courses R2 • Math  C6 • Humanities  C6 • Cannot include CCA in ELR2B2 • Special Admissions • specific courses

  37. For admission to JCs/Polys/ITE • Students with an 'A' grade in CCA enjoy 2 bonus points, while those with a 'B' or 'C' grade enjoy 1 bonus point. • Cannot be used to meet minimum entry requirement. CCA Bonus Points

  38. Computation of L1R5 Eligible for Pioneer, Innova or Yishun JC (with 2 bonus points)

  39. http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/polyguide/JAE.html

  40. Computation of ELR2B2 Eligible for Architecture (SP), Environment Engineering (NP) (with 2 bonus points). Not eligible for Accountancy courses in all Polys.

  41. New Pathways for N(A) Students

  42. Universities 3 years Polytechnic 2 years JC/ 3 years CI 3 years NAFA/ LaSalle 2 years ITE NITEC 2 years ITE Higher NITEC GCE ‘O’ Level Exams GCE ‘N’ Level Exams Express Normal (A) Normal (T)

  43. Universities 3 years Polytechnic 1 year Foundation Programme 3 years Polytechnic 2 years JC/ 3 years CI 3 years NAFA/ LaSalle 2 years poly 2 years ITE Direct Entry Schemeto Higher NITEC 2 years ITE NITEC 2 years ITE Higher NITEC GCE ‘O’ Level Exams GCE ‘N’ Level Exams Express Normal (A) Normal (T)

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