CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)中正中学(义顺)

2020 Secondary 3 Express Subject Combinations Talk

Contents:1. Assessments and Promotion 2. Post-secondary Education Routes &

Admission Criteria: JC and Polytechnics3. Subject combinations for Sec 3 Express (2020)

& criteria for selection4. How to make an informed choice 5. Q & A

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ASSESSMENTS & PROMOTION SEC 2 EXPRESS

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Assessment Weightings for Non-modular Subjects

(EL, MTL, Science, Math, Geog, Hist, Literature)

Continuous Assessment (CA) ( 40% )- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes, Worksheets given out

throughout the year- For each subject / term : Only 1 Weighted Assignment for computing CA

mark Semestral Assessments (SA) (60%) : MYE, EOY Exams

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

CA1 CA1 SA1 CA2 CA2 SA2

Weighting 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 40%

Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects

(D&T, Art, FCE)

Continuous Assessment (CA) ( 30% )- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes, Worksheets given out

throughout the year- For each subject / term : Only 1 Weighted Assignment for computing CA

mark Semestral Assessments (SA) (70%) : Projects, Practicals

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

D&T, Art CA1 CA1 SA1 CA2 CA2 SA2

Weighting 15% 15% 70% - - -

FCE CA1 CA1 SA1 CA2 CA2 SA2

Weighting - - - 15% 15% 70%

Promotion Criteria

Pass English Language and Obtain at least 50% of overall average

Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will be transferred to Sec 3 Normal (A)

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ROUTES AND ADMISSION CRITERIA

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Institutions of Higher Learning

(Degree)

Junior Colleges (2 Years) OR Millenia

Institute (3 Years)(GCE ‘A’ Level

Certificate)

Polytechnic (Diploma)

Institute of Technical Education

(Certificate / Diploma)

GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate

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JC Courses –L1R5 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below

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MI Courses –L1R4 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below

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Important to note:1. L1R5 ≤ 20 points is the minimum entry requirement for JC education

2. Admission to popular JCs and courses usually requires a much lower aggregate score.

3. Students seeking JC admission must meet minimum L1R5 aggregate before bonus points can be used

Junior College Admission: Entry Requirements

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2019 JC COP

POLYTECHNIC ADMISSIONCourse Entry: Required subjects

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Polytechnic Admission: Entry Requirements

ELR2B2 aggregate score not exceeding 26 points

• R2 – 2 subjects relevant to the course type:- Social Sciences / Humanities- Business / Management- Science / Engineering / IT - Design / Media

• Posting to a specific course depends on - meeting course entry requirements and- availability of vacancies

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Important to note:

- Minimum entry requirement: L1R2B2 ≤ 26 - Admission to popular courses usually requires

a much lower aggregate score.

Polytechnic Admission: Entry Requirements

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JC vs Polytechnic

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Junior College Polytechnic

L1R5 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26

GCE A Level Diploma

Academic oriented Industry Oriented

Structured school system Flexible school system

University bound Career or university bound

FOR MORE INFORMATION

JAE Information2019-jae-information-booklet.pdf

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SUBJECT COMBINATIONS SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS (2020)

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Considerations: Designing Subject Combinations Sec 3

Our students:Academic Strengths and Interests

Provision of a wide range of subjects to open up more post-secondary education options

Course entry requirements in JC/Poly– required subjects

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S3 Express Subject Combinations 2020 S/N Subjects

Core

Subjects

1 English Language2 Mother Tongue Language / Higher Mother Tongue Language3 Mathematics4 Additional Mathematics5 Humanities

SS/Geography Elective OR SS/History Elective 6 & 7 Choice of

Pure Physics and Pure Chemistry OR

Pure Chemistry and Pure Biology

Electives 8

Students MAY choose to offer ONE of the following subjects:• Pure Biology (cannot be offered with Pure Chemistry & Pure

Biology option)• History (cannot be offered with History Elective option)• Geography (cannot be offered with Geography Elective option)• Computing • Principles of Accounts• Literature in English

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 Overall results in 2019)

Triple ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics

Score at least 70% overall in Science AND70% overall in Mathematics

Qualifying Criteria for Triple ScienceS3 Express Subject Combinations 2020

Qualifying Criteria for Subjects

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2019)

Additional Mathematics

Pass in Mathematics overall

Geography Score at least 60% in Geography overall

Literature in English Score at least 60% in English Literature overall

History Score at least 60% in History overall

Computing Pass in Mathematics overallSelection will be based on performance in Mathematics and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).

S3 Express Subject Combinations 2020

Qualifying Criteria for Subjects

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2019)

Higher MTL Score at least 75% in MTL overall (for Sec 2 students not taking HMTL)

Art Score at least 60% in Art

Principles of Accounts

Pass in Mathematics overallSelection will be based on performance in Mathematics and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).

S3 Express Subject Combinations 2020

Basis of Allocation

Based on merit (meeting minimum requirements) Criteria-based Final allocation is subject to available school

resources

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Key Considerations When Making the Choice

The subject combination chosen:

helps your child to enjoy learning in school develops your child’s strengths and interests balance academic learning with other school programs that

develop leadership and character

gives your child the best chance to excel academically provides a broad range of subjects that opens more doors

for students after the ‘O’ Level Exam

fulfils your child’s post-secondary education aspirations

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Q&A Session

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