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SEC TWO STREAMING BRIEFING TO PARENTS 10 July 2009

Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary). SEC TWO STREAMING BRIEFING TO PARENTS 10 July 2009. ENTRY CRITERIA FOR JUNIOR COLLEGE. Core requirements At least C6 in English At least D7 in Mother Tongue At least D7 in Mathematics. L1 R5 aggregate

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SEC TWO STREAMING BRIEFING TO PARENTS 10 July 2009

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  1. Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) SEC TWO STREAMING BRIEFING TO PARENTS 10 July 2009

  2. ENTRY CRITERIA FOR JUNIOR COLLEGE • Core requirements • At least C6 in English • At least D7 in Mother Tongue • At least D7 in Mathematics • L1 R5 aggregate • English Lang and 5 Relevantsubjects not more than 20 points

  3. L1 R5

  4. What is the L1 R5 ? EL = B3 L1 CL = B4 EMath = A1R2 AMath = B3 Phy = A1R3 Chem = A2 R5 Bio = A1R4 C Hum = A2R1 L 1 R5 = 10 pts

  5. What is the L1 R5 ? EL = B3L1 CL = B6 EMath = A2R2 AMath = B4R4 Phy = C6 Chem = C5R5 Bio = A2 R3 C Hum = C5R1 L 1 R5 = 21 pts

  6. CRITERIA FOR CENTRALISED INSTITUTE L1 R4 not more 20 points

  7. CRITERIA FOR POLYTECHNIC • Generally the following applies • At least a C6 in English Language for Non-Technology Courses or • at least a D7 in English Language for Technology Courses L1 - EL R2 – Relevant 2 subjects B2 – Best 2 other subjects of about 26 points

  8. Express Course Options * After curriculum Hours/ Only upon permission given for 8/9th subject

  9. CRITERIA FOR STREAMING • Achievement level • Overall Score • Performance in the subject

  10. Application • Pupils can apply up to 3 options (Express) and 2 options (Normal). • Option Forms will be given in October after End-of-Year Exam No. of classes subject to - Max. Class size of 20 • Staffing availability • Timetabling Constraints

  11. Express – Course 3 • Combined Science • Double Maths • Elective – Introduction to Enterprise Development Express – Course 4 Double Humanities Course-Based subject

  12. Normal (Academic) Options

  13. Option 1 To be able to handle the this combination, Pupils will need to achieve • A high overall score • High competency in Mathematics Note: Pupils will only be considered for Through Train based on their Secondary 3 academic performance Elective – IED (will depend on availability)

  14. Option 2 • Selection for the Electives will be based on • Performance for that subject on merit • Teacher’s Recommendation

  15. Progression From Sec 4N to Sec 5N Criteria : EL + Math + Best 3 subjects EMB3 not more than19 points Critical to do well in Mathematics, EL

  16. MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS Setting up the pupils for success • Choosing the right combination and being able to perform, achieve and attain a good aggregate (L1R5, L1R4, L1R2B2, EMB3) Competency level and performance trends- • E.g. Pupils who are weak in Science at Sec 2 do not achieve high score in pure sciences in upper sec

  17. OBSERVATIONS • Pupils who are weak in Mathematics and given a chance to do Additional Maths • Struggling with A Math • Unable to cope with 2 Mathematics subjects • Performance in E Math is affected • Difficulty coping with newer subjects like Combined Humanities and handling a whole range of them

  18. Ultimately, need to consider • ATTITUDE • CAPACITY • CONSEQUENCES OF WRONG CHOICE – CHILD DOES NOT DO WELL TO PROGRESS ON • VALUE OF THE SUBJECT

  19. Realities to consider • A Competitive Environment • Not just about entry level but success into a desired course of study • Choose carefully • Consider own ability and aptitude

  20. THE NEW ‘A’ LEVEL CURRICULUM • Life Skills • Knowledge Skills • General Paper, Project Work, Knowledge & Inquiry • Contrasting Disciplines Subjects • Languages • Humanities and Arts • Mathematics and Sciences

  21. A Level Course • Three subjects at H2 level • OneSubject at H1 level • General paper • Project Work • Mother Tongue ONE of these 4 subjects must be from a contrasting discipline A Mathematics and Science student will be required to take ONE contrasting subject from the Humanities and Arts discipline. Hence at Secondary 4/5 it is important to have a good balance of subjects that one is competent in.

  22. e.g. Cut -off points for JC RJC 4 pts (Arts) 3 pts (Sc) NJC 5 pts (Arts) 5 pts (Sc) ACJC 7 pts (Arts) 6 pts (Sc) SAJC 9 pts (Arts) 9 pts (Sc) JJC 13 pts (Arts) 13 pts (Sc) PJC 16 pts (Arts) 16 pts (Sc)

  23. Polytechnic Courses (12 – 26 Points) Built Environment Business, Finance and Law Chemical & Life Sciences Electrical & Electronic Engineering Information Technology Health Sciences Media and Design Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Maritime Studies

  24. Some cut off points for Polytechnics courses Optometry – 12 pts Hospitality and Tourism Mgt – 12 pts Accountancy & Business / Aeronautical Engineering / Media and Communication / 12 - pts Creative Media Design / Hospitality and Tourism – 14 pts Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering – 14 pts Digital Media Technology – 14 pts Electronic / Electrical Engineering - 17 pts

  25. Success

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