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CGSCRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL
GENDAA1. Form Teacher Interaction
2. Post-Secondary Education
• Pathways & Institutions
• The revised ‘A’ level Curriculum
• The International Baccalaureate Programme
• JC/Polytechnic Admission
3. ‘O’ level Preparations
4. Support for our students : Preparing them for life
beyond
POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS
What are the various Post-Secondary School tracks available?
4 MAIN TYPES OF TRACKS
Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute
Prepares students for the GCE
‘A’ level examination or
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
1 Private Schools &
Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA etc)
Curriculum is determined by
the school and alternative
options are provided for
students
4
Institute of Technical
Education (ITE)
Equips students with technical
knowledge and skills relevant to
the industry.
3Polytechnics
Trains students with relevant
skills for the workplace in a
knowledge-based economy.
2
AGGREGATE COMPUTATIONS
• JC: L1R5
• MI: L1R4
• Polytechnic: ELR2B2
• ITE: ELB4, ELR1B3 or ELR2B2
Legend:
L1 = English or Higher Mother Tongue
R = Relevant subjects
EL = English Language
B = Best subjects
BONUS POINTS FOR COMPUTATION OF NET
AGGREGATE SCORES
Type of Bonus PointsNo. of
Bonus Points
Maximum Bonus Points
Allowable
CCA Attainment
• A1 or A2
• B3 – C6
• 2 points
• 1 pointLimited to
a max of 4
bonus
points for
these
sections
Limited to
a max of 6
bonus
points for
these
sections
Pass (A1 – C6) in both
EL and HMTL2 points
Pass (A1 – C6) in
MSP/CSP/Bahasa Indonesia2 points
Selected for CLEP/MLEP 2 points
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCs) &
MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCs) & MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
Prepares students for the GCE
‘A’ Level or International
Baccalaureate examination
Length of study:
JCs – 2 years
MI – 3 years
Cut-off Points:
To enter a JC:
L1R5 must be ≤ 20
To enter MI:
L1R4 must be ≤ 20
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCS) & MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
THE A-LEVEL PROGRAMME
WHAT DOES ONE STUDY AT THE ‘A’ LEVELS?
Select content subjects from three levels of study:
H1 H2 H3
Half of H2 in terms
of curriculum time
Equivalent to ‘A’
Level subjects
prior to 2006.
Subjects with opportunity for
in-depth study (e.g.
advanced content, research
paper, university module).
Usual subject combination:
three H2s + one H1 content subjects
(one of which must be contrasting)+ General Paper* + Project Work* + MT
* Offered at H1 level
MINIMUM SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
• General Paper, Project Work and Mother Tongue at
H1 level
• At least 4 content-based subjects (Three H2, One H1)
• At least one of the content-based subjects (H1 or H2)
must be a contrasting subject e.g. all Science/Math
not allowed
• Total no. of subjects: 7 ( = 3 H2 + 4 H1)
MINIMUM SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
Mathematics & Sciences
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• Computing
Humanities & Arts• Economics
• History (EL/CL)
• Geography
• Literature
• Music
• Art
• Theatre Studies & Drama
• English Lang & Linguistics
• CL/ML/TL Lang & Lit
• China Studies (EL/CL)NB: not all subjects are
offered in all JCs
contrasting
‘A’ LEVEL SUBJECT COMBINATIONS – EXAMPLES
• Science student:
– General Paper, Project Work, MT (H1)
– Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics (H2)
– Economics (H1)
• Arts student:
– General Paper, Project Work, MT (H1)
– Literature, Geography, Mathematics (H2)
– Art (H1)
CAPABLE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO DO MORE
• Take all 4 content subjects at H2 level
• Take an additional H1 or H2 subject
E.g. H2: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Further Math
H1: Economics, GP, PW, MT Total of 8 subjects (4 H2, 4 H1)
E.g. H2: Literature, Economics, History
H1: Mathematics, Geography, GP, PW, MTTotal of 8 subjects (3 H2, 5 H1)
• Take up to 2 H3 subjects
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCs)
THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
6 subjects, one from each group:
– English Language/Literature
– Mother Tongue
– Economics/Geography/History/Business
– Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Environment
– Mathematics/Computer Science
– Music/Art/Another subject from above
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
Core Requirements
– Extended Essay
(4000-word research paper)
– Theory of Knowledge
– Creativity, Action, Service (CAS):
experiential learning outside the classroom
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
Assessment
– Internal Assessment
– Assignments assessed by teachers and checked by
external examiners
– External Assessment
– Final IB Examinations
– Assignments completed over a period of time under
teacher supervision and marked by external examiners
(e.g. Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge essay etc.)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
Assessment: IB Point System
– Each IB Subject graded on a 7-point scale from 1
(lowest) to 7 (highest)
– Students can be awarded up to 3 additional points for
combined attainment in TOK and EE
– Highest total score : 45 points
– Diploma will be awarded to students who gain at least
24 points
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCs) & MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
The A-LevelProgramme
JUNIOR COLLEGES (JCs) & MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
The International
Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma
Programme
ENTRY INTO JC OR MI
2 possible ways
O-Level results meet the
school’s cut-off point
To enter a JC:
L1R5 must be ≤ 20
To enter MI:
L1R4 must be ≤ 20
1 Direct School
Admission (DSA-JC)
JCs recognise
special talents and
aptitudes through
discretionary
admission
2
JAE
2019
Junior College / Institution COP (Arts) COP (Sc/IB) No. postedAnderson Serangoon Junior College 12 11 10
Anglo-Chinese Junior College 9 8 17
Anglo-Chinese School (Ind) - 5 14
Catholic Junior College 13 14 12
Eunoia Junior College 10 9 4
Dunman High School 10 9 10
Hwa Chong Institution 6 5 9
Jurong Pioneer Junior College 16 15 10
Nanyang Junior College 7 6 9
National Junior College 8 7 18
Raffles Institution 5 5 25
River Valley High School 10 9 3
Source: https://www.learnerslodge.com.sg/news/jc-cut-off-points-2019/
St. Andrew’s Junior College 11 10 11
St. Joseph’s Institution - 7 19
Tampines Meridian Junior College 13 14 5
Temasek Junior College 11 9 7
Victoria Junior College 8 6 14
Yishun Innova Junior College 20 20 526
What are the various Post-Secondary School tracks available?
4 MAIN TYPES OF TRACKS
Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute
Prepares students for the GCE
‘A’ level examination or
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
1 Private Schools &
Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA etc)
Curriculum is determined by
the school and alternative
options are provided for
students
4
Institute of Technical
Education (ITE)
Equips students with technical
knowledge and skills relevant to
the industry.
3Polytechnics
Trains students with relevant
skills for the workplace in a
knowledge-based economy.
2
POLYTECHNICS
POLYTECHNICS
Courses focus on the development of
industry-relevant competencies
Curriculum is practice-oriented and allows
the building of a strong theoretical
foundation and enables direct application
of knowledge and skills to real work
Students graduate with a Diploma
Republic
Polytechnic
Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
Singapore
Polytechnic
Nanyang
PolytechnicTemasek
Polytechnic
ENTRY INTO POLY
2 possible ways
Using O-Level results
– Joint Admissions
Exercise (JAE)
1 Through the Early
Admission Exercise
(EAE)
2
ENTRY INTO POLY
1. Through the
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
ELR2B2 (‘O’ Level results) is used for admission into the
polytechnics. • English Language
• 2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for
• 2 other best subjects
Students must also qualify for the minimum entry
requirements for the course they want to pursue
ENTRY INTO POLY
2. Through the Early Admission Exercise (EAE)
The polytechnics will consider students’
1) abilities, strengths and interests in
the specific courses that they have
applied for
2) other outstanding talents and
achievements, such as in sports,
arts, leadership, entrepreneurship
and community service*Each polytechnic has the discretion to determine
its modes of assessment of students’ aptitude and interest, e.g. interviews, portfolios.
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) & EARLY
ADMISSION EXERCISE (EAE) TO JC/POLY
• Middle of Sec 4 year
• Results known before ‘O’ Levels
• But ‘O’ Level results must still meet minimum
admission requirements
• JC: talents & achievements
• Poly: show aptitude and interest in specific fields
of study
JAE POSTING 2019
PolytechnicsNo. posted
(2018)
No. posted
(2019)
Singapore Polytechnic 12 19
Nanyang Polytechnic 5 7
Ngee Ann Polytechnic 10 7
Temasek Polytechnic 3
JAE POSTING 2018
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Accountancy
Applied Chemistry
Animation & 3D Arts
Aviation Management
Biomedical Science
Business Administration/ Management
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Civil Engineering
Common Business
Common Engineering Programme
Common ICT
Game Development and Technology
Hotel and Facilities Management
Information Technology
Law and Management
International Trade & Business
Mass Communication
Nursing
Nutrition, Health & Wellness
Perfumery and Cosmetics Science
Polytechnic
courses
pursued by
Crescentians
in 2019:
GCE ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECTS & SYLLABI
GCE ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECTS & SYLLABI
Languages
•English Language*
•Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
•Additional Mathematics
•Elementary Mathematics
Humanities
• Humanities*• Social Studies
• Elective History/ Geography/ Literature
• Core
Sciences
•Chemistry
•Biology
•Physics
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper Details Weighting
1Editing, Situational Writing,
Continuous Writing35%
2Visual Text, Narrative Text, Expository Text,
Summary on Expository Text35%
3 Listening Comprehension 10%
4 Oral (Reading Aloud, Spoken Interaction) 20%
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 : Continuous Writing• Almost all the essay questions require students to
form their own opinions.
• There is a need to read widely to be aware of
social issues happening around us and to be able
to provide insightful views.
• Students are also required to expand their
thematic vocabulary on various topics.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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PAPER 2 (revised format since 2013)• Visual Text – students must note the target audience, purpose
and how language is used for impact
• Narrative Text – students must be sensitive to the language used in the text and explain how it is used to achieve impact / explain the writer’s intent.
E.g. 1. Explain why “…” is effective and unusual …
E.g. 2. Why does the writer use the word ‘…’ to describe how ABC appears to him?
E.g. 3. What effect does the writer create when he uses …
• Expository Text – students need to read the text closely for details, arguments and evidence
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Oral format
• Reading passage (10 marks)
• Conversation – Converse with the oral examiner after viewing a 1 min video (40 marks )
Paper 2
• With the change in the syllabus, more skills-based questions will be asked.
HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE
ADDITIONAL COMPONENT
There will be oral examination for HMTL students in the GCE ‘O’ Level examination
GCE ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECTS & SYLLABI
Languages
•English Language*
•Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
•Additional Mathematics
•Elementary Mathematics
Humanities
• Combined Humanities*• Social Studies
• Elective History/ Geography/ Literature
• Core
Sciences
•Chemistry
•Biology
•Physics
ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
• Emphasis on mathematical processes:
• reasoning,
• connections and communications, and
• applications and modelling.
• Evident in the questions requiring explicit
explanation/reasoning. In these questions,
students are required to 'prove', 'determine
with explanation', explain', 'justify' and
'deduce'.
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT – ADDITIONAL MATH
Paper Duration Description Marks Weighting
Paper
1
2 h There will be 11 – 13
questions of varying
marks and length.
Candidates are required
to answer all questions.
80 44%
Paper
2
2½ h There will be 9 – 11
questions of varying
marks and lengths.
Candidates are required
to answer all questions.
100 56%
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
• Minimal content changes
• Emphasis on process skills
reasoning,
connections and communications, and
applications and modelling.
• Questions require students to
Write concise mathematical explanations (communicate reasoning)
Use mathematics critically to solve real-world problems (applications and modelling)
Draw upon more than one idea and result to solve problems (making connections)
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT – E MATH
Paper Duration Description Marks Weighting
Paper
1
2 h There will be about 25
short answer questions.
Candidates are required
to answer all questions.
80 50%
Paper
2
2½ h There will be 10 to 11
questions of varying
marks and lengths.
Candidates are required
to answer all questions.
100 50%
SCIENCES : CHEMISTRY.BIOLOGY.PHYSICS
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Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting
1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 30%
2Structured and Free Response
1 hr 45 minutes 80 50%
3 Practical 1 hr 50 minutes 96 20%
Candidates are required to enter for Papers 1, 2 and 3.
New: For practical, there’s an emphasis on the “why you do
this”. Students must understand why they are doing what they are doing.
SCIENCES : CHEMISTRY.BIOLOGY.PHYSICS
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Fewer recall questions but more questions that require students to be able to handle and solve problems.
Implication: Memorization without understanding will not work. Students must understand and apply the concepts.
Syllabus
Old Syllabus New Syllabus
Knowledge with
understanding
(recall)
Handling
problems and
solving problems
Knowledge with
understanding
(recall)
Handling
problems and
solving problems
Assessment
weighting for
Physics,
Chemistry
and Biology
55% 45% 45% 55%
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
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• Teachers will be using various questioning strategies and
thinking routines, getting students to think about
questions and to articulate their thinking in class.
• You can encourage your daughter to 'think' in class and
not just wait to copy down the answers.
• Important to read textbook (with understanding); not
sufficient to merely read summarized content from notes
or guidebooks. (There is no need to supplement with
assessment book/guidebooks. Resources provided by
school will be sufficient.)
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
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• In their homework, students tend to not attempt the
higher order thinking questions which expose them to
handling data to solve questions.
• Please encourage your daughter to attempt and try
these questions and not just leave them blank.
• Remind your daughter to also review her sec 3 and 4
work (class tests, exam papers, theory workbook,
worksheets, TYS class work) so as not to make the
same mistakes again.
GCE ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECTS & SYLLABI
Languages
•English Language*
•Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
•Additional Mathematics
•Elementary Mathematics
Humanities
• Combined Humanities*• Social Studies
• Elective History/ Geography/ Literature
• Core
Sciences
•Chemistry
•Biology
•Physics
SOCIAL STUDIES
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• Emphasis on source-based case study (35%) over structured response questions (15%)
• Implication:• Memorization is not the solution for a distinction
• Students will need to learn to critique and analyse policies
• All parts of the paper are compulsory
HISTORY
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• Greater emphasis on source-based case
study (30%) over structured essay questions
(20%)
• Implication:
• Memorization is not the solution for a distinction
• Students will need to learn to critique and
analyse sources/ readings
GEOGRAPHY
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• Changes in topics
• Introduction of Fieldwork (Geographical
Investigation)
• Implication:
• Fieldwork understanding requires practical /
pragmatic thinking
• Memorization will not lead to a distinction
ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Slight changes in the question types
• Greater emphasis on personal response
• Implications:
• Students are to critically and independently read,
analyse and appreciate texts;
• Students are to develop and effectively communicate
personal and critical responses to literary texts and the
views of others.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR LITERATURE
• Encourage your child to read the texts thoroughly.
• Have a discussion with her on her views about the
different characters in the texts and why she feels
that way.
• Get her to discuss the main themes explored in
the texts and share about the relevance of such
issues to her life and the world around us.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR HUMANITIES
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• Encourage your child to read widely about
issues from newspapers and magazines (e.g.
Times, The Economist)
• Discuss national and world issues from varied
perspectives with your child
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR SS & HISTORY
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• Model and encourage the reading of
newspapers (especially on Citizenship and
Governance, Managing Diversity, Globalisation)
• Ask her questions:
• Why do you think this article was published?
• How would the person’s identity or position affect
his/her perspective?
• What makes this source trustworthy?
• How useful is this information to a Singaporean?
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR SS & HISTORY
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• Is this reliable?
• Why?
• Whose perspective is this?
• Why is the source portrayed this way?
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR GEOGRAPHY
62
• Encourage her to explain herself.
“Why do you want to visit Australia in June?”
“I like.”
“Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere,
would be experiencing winter, with temperatures
ranging from 14oC to 18oC. Such cool
temperatures will make it ideal to go sightseeing.”
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR GEOGRAPHY
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• Encourage her to read the newspapers.
• Many Geography topics are related to things in the
news.
• Ask her what she has learnt in Geography that is
related to the article (e.g. causes, consequences,
management strategies)
• Ask her why this is happening in this part of the world
(e.g. tropical climatic zone, near tectonic plate
boundaries, it is a less developed country etc.)
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR GEOGRAPHY
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Weather & Climate
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR GEOGRAPHY
65
Plate Tectonics
HOW CAN YOU HELP? FOR GEOGRAPHY
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Health & Diseases
GCE O-LEVEL SUBJECTS & SYLLABI
Languages
•English Language*
•Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
•Additional Mathematics
•Elementary Mathematics
Humanities
• Combined Humanities*• Social Studies
• Elective History/ Geography/ Literature
• Core
Sciences
•Chemistry
•Biology
•Physics
KEY DATES TO NOTE
• 30 April – 16 May: School Mid-Year Exam
• 21 May – 30 May: Mother Tongue Intensive Programme
• 3 June: ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Written Exam
• 4 – 7 Jun: Extra lessons
• 10 Jul – 22 Jul: ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Exam
• 23 Jul: ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension Exam
• 29 July – 2 Aug: ‘O’ Level Higher Mother Tongue Oral Exam
• 26 Aug – 19 Sep: School Prelim Exams (Sep Term Break in between)
• 13 – 27 Aug: ‘O’ Level English Oral Exam
• 7, 10 and 15 Oct: ‘O’ Level Practical Exams
• 21 Oct – 15 Nov: ‘O’ Level Written Exams
SUCCESS BEYOND MEASURE
BEYOND THE O-LEVELS
What support can we offer... so that our girls peak at the right
time?
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
STUDY NIGHTS,
with support from PSG
THE CRESCENT WELFARE PACK SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
IMPARTING LIFE
SKILLSSelf-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Management
Responsible Decision Making
DEVELOPING
CHARACTERResilience
ResponsibilityOther-centredness
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CHARACTERSUCCESS FAILURE
Falling only makes us
STRONGER
Let’s Build
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