Briefing for Sec 2 Parents on Sec 3 Placement

(after Sec 2 Exp)4 April 2019

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Multiple Pathways for Students After GCE ‘O’ Level

Work & Lifelong Learning

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L1R5 : For Junior College Course

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R5 Relevant Subject 1

Relevant Subject 2

Relevant Subject 3

Relevant Subject 4

Relevant Subject 5

Humanities

Mathematics/ Science

Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA)

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA )

Aggregate Types Computation Criteria for JC and MI

L1R4 : For Millennia Institute Course

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R4 Relevant Subject 1

Relevant Subject 2

Relevant Subject 3

Relevant Subject 4

Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science

Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA)

Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA )

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Courses using ELR2B2-A

Communications, Media, Advertising,

Psychology, Early Childhood Education,

Creative Writing, Social Work, Arts and

Theatre

Courses using ELR2B2-B

Accountancy, Finance, Business

Administration, Business Management,

Banking, Consumer Research,

Hospitality, Tourism, Human Resources,

Logistics, Law, Marketing

Courses using ELR2B2-C

Materials, Food, Sciences, Biomedical,

Biotechnology, Engineering,

Environment, Technology, ICT, Digital

Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Medicinal,

Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace,

Energy, Health, Nursing, Optometry,

Sports/ Wellness

Courses using ELR2B2-D

Architecture, Landscape, Horticulture,

Animation/ 3D Arts, Apparel Design,

Interior Design, Product Design,

Interaction/ Game Design, Visual Effects,

Film/ Sound & Video

Aggregate Computation for POLYTECHNICS ELR2B2-A, ELR2B2-B, ELR2B2-C, ELR2B2-D

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Aggregate

TypeA B C D

EL English

R1 Elementary Mathematics

R2 Art,

Humanities,

Literature,

D&T, F&N,

MT, POA

Music

Art,

Humanities,

Literature,

POA,

Music

Science,

D&T,

F&N

Science,

Art,

D&T,

F&N,

B2 Other 2 Best Subjects (excluding CCA)

Aggregate Computation for POLYTECHNICS ELR2B2-A, ELR2B2-B, ELR2B2-C, ELR2B2-D

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JC Curriculum – Examples of subject combination

Subject H1

(1 unit)

H2

(2 units)

Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

General Paper /

Knowledge &

Inquiry

Mother Tongue

Project Work

Science Stream Eg. 1 Science Stream Eg. 2 Subject H1

(1 unit)

H2

(2 units)

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Economics

General Paper /

Knowledge &

Inquiry

Mother Tongue

Project Work

Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects

Pass in Add Math,

Pass in Biology & Chemistry or

Distinction in Sc(Bio/Chem)

Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects

Pass in Add Math,

Pass in Physics & Chemistry or

Distinction in Sc(Phy/Chem)

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Subject H1

(1 unit)

H2

(2 units)

Economics

Geography

Art

Mathematics

General Paper /

Knowledge &

Inquiry

Mother Tongue

Project Work

Arts StreamSubject H1

(1 unit)

H2

(2 units)

Economics

History

Chemistry

Mathematics

General Paper /

Knowledge &

Inquiry

Mother Tongue

Project Work

Arts/Science Stream

Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects

Pass in E Math

Pass in Combined Humanities

Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects

Pass in A Math & Comb Humanities

Pass in Chemistry or

Distinction in Sc(Phy/Chem)

or Sc(Bio/Chem)

JC Curriculum – Examples of subject combinations

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SAMPLE taken from Jurong Pioneer Junior College Website

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Eligibility for JC / MI / Polytechnics

2-year

Junior College

3-year

Millenia Institute

3-year

Polytechnic

6 subjects

Including

EL & Humanities

5 subjects

including

EL

5 subjects

including

EL

L1R5 ≤ 20 L1R4 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26

Can use CCA / HMT

grade as bonus:

Excellent : 2 points

Good : 1 point

Can use CCA grade

as a subject

Can use CCA grade

as bonus:

Excellent : 2 points

Good : 1 point

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Proposed Sec 3 Express Subject Combinations

3A(8 subjects)

3B(8 subjects)

3C(7 subjects)

3D(7 subjects)

1. English Language

2. Mother Tongue Language

3. Elementary Mathemaics

4. Combined Humanities (Social Studies/History or Geography)

Add Math Add Math Add Math Art or DT or FN

Biology or POA POA POA Literature

Chemistry Chemistry Science (C, P) or Science (C, B)

Science (C, P) or Science (C, B)

Physics Physics or Bio

Note: The Number of Subject combinations will be limited by availability of manpower and resources

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List of criteria for challenging combinations and subjects

Subject Criteria (Percentile)

3A and 3B (i.e. 8 Subjects) Top 50th percentile

3 pure sciences (Bio, Chem, Phy) 75th percentile for Science

Double Science 50th percentile for Science

Additional Math 25th percentile for Maths

Humanities (SS/History) Pass History

Humanities (SS/Geography) Pass Geography

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Finding the best Balance

12

Interests &

Aspiration

Abilities & Strengths

Future Academic& Career Options

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Alice: `I don't much care where—’.

Cat: `Then it doesn't matter which way you go,’

'If you don't know where you are going ... any road will

take you there!’

‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’:

Alice: `Cheshire Cat, would

you tell me, please, which way

I ought to go from here?’

Cat: `That depends on where

you want to get to,’

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Which path should I take?

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JC

Poly

Address by Ms SIEW Pui Yeok

Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor

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I am at the school library every Thursday

It is safer to select a combination to keep all options open

Polytechnics

ELR2B2 26

Relevant 2 –course

dependent

EL A1 to C6/D7

MA A1 to C6/D7

CCA bonus points

JCs

L1R5 20

R1- Humanities

R2- Math/Sci

EL A1 to C6

MA A1 to D7

MT Requirement

CCA bonus points

HMT bonus points

Consider your child’s interestand ability

Look at overall load- Academic subjects- Demands of each subject- CCA grade (Leadership,

Service to Community, Participation)

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It is hard to score in some subjects.

Consider your child’s aptitude and learning style

Subjects with Coursework (D&T, F&N, Art)Portfolio for EAE/Polytechnic for Media; Design; Architecture; Landscape; Engineering etc

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STEM related fields are ‘out’ if I don’t do A Math

Need to do triple science/ need to do Biology to go into medical/ life science

related fields

Research together with your child- ‘Update’ our knowledge- Multiple pathways

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DO

• Choose subjects that align with their interests, abilities, education and career goals

• Confident of obtaining optimum grades using the subject combination

DON’T

• Blindly follow others (eg.. Siblings, friends)

• Go for ‘safe’ options

• Go for ‘prestigious’ options

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Academic Heads of Department

Mr Wong Weng Heng(HOD Design & Technology)Subjects: Art, Design & Technology, Food and Nutrition

Mdm Nora (HOD English)Subjects: English, Literature

Mdm Siti Zamiara(HOD Humanities)Subjects: Humanities, History, Geography

Mrs Melissa Tan (HOD Maths)Subjects: Maths, Additional Maths, Principles of Accounts

Mrs Doris Chong (HOD Mother Tongue)Subjects: Chinese Language, Malay Language

Mr Fauroni (HOD Science)Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science

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DATE Event

4 Apr (T2) Streaming Talk to Parents and students

2 – 11 Oct (T4) End-of Year-Exams

15-18 Oct (T4) Issue of Option Forms to students. Students

to select subject combination after receiving

exam results.

25 Oct (T4) Students to hand in completed Option Form to

Form Teacher.

6 Nov (Holidays) Release of streaming outcome.

Students can appeal for a change.

6 - 8 Nov (Holidays) Submission of Appeal Form.

15 Nov (Holidays) Release of appeal outcomes

Time-line for Sec 3 Placement Exercise

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