Sec 3 Express PTM

1. Sec 3 Express PTM

2. Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 3 PTM Admission to Polytechnic • Selection into courses at Polytechnic is based on an aggregate score of L1R2B2 • L1 : EL • R2B2 : 2 Relevant subjects & Best 2 others • R2 : depends on course offered by Poly (so your child/ward must know which courses she is interested in)

3. Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 3 PTM Polytechnics with Entry Scores Lower than Last Year’s (ZB, Feb, 2013) • Report noted that polytechnic courses were in demand by O-level graduates with outstanding results, and that the number of courses with an entry score of 10 points or below had increased to 18 from 14 last year, including Applied Science courses… Report noted that the entry score of NP’s Diploma in International Business remained at 6 points. Other courses with consistent entry scores of below 10 points were mainly Business, Biological Sciences and Psychology.

4. Nanyang Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 31) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

5. Ngee Ann Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 39) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

6. Republic Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 49) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

7. Singapore Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 55) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

8. Temasek Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 64) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

9. Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 2 PTM Admission to Junior College • Aggregate of EL & 5 Relevant Subjects (L1R5) must not be more than 20 pts • L1R5 for top 5 JCs less than 10 pts • CCA grade is not included in computation

10. Cut-off points for JCs in 2012 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

11. Samples of Actual Result Slips Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

12. Sample 1: 4A1s, 4A2s, L1R5 = 8 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

13. Sample 2: 2B3, 3C6s, 2E8s, No L1R5 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

14. Sample 3: 1A1, 1A2, 3B3, 1B4, L1R5 = 16 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

15. What’s the Reality? • Sec 3 & 4: 2-year course to prepare for the GCE “O” Level Examination • At Sec 3: • 60-70% of syllabus are completed • Foundation skills/content for O Level • Rigour starts @ Sec 3 • (Syllabus is completed by end April at Sec 4) • Good study habits must be established @ Sec 3 • Strive to achieve targets set • (Sec 3 is not a honeymoon year) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

16. Additional Math • Very demanding – understanding of concepts is critical • Rigorous practice is needed to apply formulae • Persevere and ask for clarifications • Be focused Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

17. Pure Sciences • Rigorous and demanding • Applications of concepts and contextualised questions • Linkages of different concepts across topics in one question • Exposure through regular practice • Pure Biology – language-biased • Use assessment scores at Sec 3 to gauge coping mechanism Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

18. School’s Role • Maximize time for learning during curriculum • Takes firm stand on discipline • Provide support to help students learn well e.g. ORP, study area/night study Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

19. Home Support • Parents • -Provide a conducive home environment for learning • Monitor your child’s academic progress • Encourage and motivate them Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

20. Students: The DOs and DON’Ts • Attend school unless you have a Medical Certificate • Be punctual for lessons • Pay attention in class • Bring your textbooks and materials • Ask questions to clarify doubts • File notes and worksheets consistently • Complete homework that is assigned for the day Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

21. Students: The DOs and DON’Ts • Start Revision early • Believe you can do it – Think Positive • Seek help from teachers • Learn from your mistakes in tests/exams • Go home after school/CCA/remedial • Practise delayed gratification • Be resilient! Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

22. Students: The DOs and DON’Ts • Don’t procrastinate • Don’t do last minute work • Don’t be negatively influenced by others • Don’t give up • Don’t give excuses • (Remember: Mind Over Matter) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

23. Fast Forward Jan 2015 You are receiving your GCE “O” Level results! What kind of results do you want to receive? Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

24. Good results, with many options Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

25. Poor Results with, few options Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

26. What is your choice? Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

27. A C E Attendance Consistent Effort Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Excellence Disciplined Behaviour & Mind to Pursue Excellence