Parent Engagement Talk

(2 Express)

by

Mdm Chong Mong Leng

Head of Department (Mother Tongue Languages)

1 April 2016

Key Personnel

Appointment Key Personnel

HOD Science

SSD

SH Geography

Asst Year Head

Lead Teacher Chemistry

ECG Counsellor

Mr. Victor Ng

Mdm Zarinah

Miss Rafidah

Miss Chong Nget Fong

Ms Julie Koh

Ms Yuen Kwai Heng

Level Support

Appointment Key Personnel

Sec 2 Year Head

Sec 2 Level Curriculum Head

Sec 2 Level Discipline Master

Mr Gary Sng

Ms Shen Simin

Mr Farhan

2 Express Form Teachers

Class Form Teachers

2E1Mdm Nurliyana Bte Hassan

Mr Sng Ah Soon

2E2Mr Prinya Lovajana

Ms Chan Wan Yin

2E3Ms Hamisah Bte Shekh Nahji

Fadilah Binte Abdul Wahid

2E4Ms Eng Siew Thong Melissa

Mdm Faridah Bte Kassim

Briefing Outline

• Education Progression and Pathways

• Sec 2 Subject Matching Exercise

• School Support

• Parental Involvement

• Q & A

Education

Progression

and

Pathways

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Spiral Curriculum

that reinforces

learning from sec 1

to sec 4

Secondary School

Curriculum

Education Progression

Secondary 2 Express to Secondary 3 Express- A pass will be given to all students that have a pass in EL and

attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects.

- A fail will be given to all students that do not have a pass in EL and/or do not attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects.

Promotion Criteria to Sec 3

Begin with the end in mind

Requirements for admission to

Junior College (2-year course)

L1R5 ≤ 20 points

Requirements for admission to

Millennia Institute (3-year course)

L1R4 ≤ 20 points

Subject Requirements for JC/MI

2016

Junior College

Cut-off points

English

2 relevant subjects

(Not HMT)

2 best subjects

Admission Criteria for Polytechnics

ELR2B2

Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better

Aviation Management2015 COP: 13 points (ELR2B2)

EM: A1 – C6EL: A1 – D7

SCI/D&T: A1 – C6

EL: A1 – D7

Information & Digital Tech2015 COP: 17 points (ELR2B2)

EM: A1 – C6

ANY 3 other subjects: A1 – C6

SEC 2 SUBJECT

MATCHING EXERCISE

• To give every student the most appropriate subject combination to develop his/her abilities, interests and potential to the fullest.

• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.

Objectives of Subject Matching

Exercise

Considerations for

Subject Offerings

1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.

2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).

3. Availability of school resources.

1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (by overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (by relevantsec 2 subjects)

2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 – 10 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

Subject Matching Exercise

Process

SUBJECT COMBINATION

FOR

SEC 3

EXPRESS

8 Subjects (3 Pure Sciences Combination)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

2 Mathematics subjectsElementary MathematicsAdditional Mathematics

3 Science subjectsPhysicsBiologyChemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

3Express Subject Combination

(Tentative)

7 Subjects (2 Pure Sciences Combination)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics

2 Science subjectsPhysics and Chemistry orBiology and Chemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

1 Elective subjectNote: 1. SSG and Geog cannot be

offered together2. Art and DT cannot be

offered together

Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography orArt orDesign & Technology

3Express Subject Combination

(Tentative)

7 Subjects (Combined Science Combination)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics

1 Science subjectsScience (Physics / Chemistry) orScience (Biology / Chemistry)

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) orCombined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

2 Elective subjectsNote: 1. SSG and Geog cannot be offered together2. Art and DT cannot be offered together

Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography orArt orDesign & Technology

3Express Subject Combination

(Tentative)

SCIENCE

Example: Tampines JC Science Subject Combination

5 H2 Chemistry, 3 Physics, 2 BiologyNo H2 Physics and Biology CombinationNo Triple Science because of 4th contrasting subject

Entry Requirement in NUS

Faculty Entry Requirements

Medicine H2 pass in Chemistry And eitherBio Or Physics

Dentistry Good H2 pass in Chemistry AndBio Or Physics

Pharmacy Good H2 pass in Chemistry And Bio Or Physics Or Math

Last modified on 23 March 2016 Source: NUS Website

Pass

Media and Design

Polytechnic courses that require components of Science

Applied Science

Information and digital technology

Engineering

Maritime Studies

Health Sciences

Pass in BiologyChemistryPhysicsSc (Phy/Chem)Sc (Chem/Bio)

Built Environment

MATHEMATICS

MathematicsMathematics

H1

Mathematics & Additional

Mathematics

Mathematics H2

TPSS Math Combination JC/MI Math Subjects

Key facts of

MATHEMATICS

• Compulsory subject of GCE O-level Examination• Admission to post-secondary institutions:

JC/MI: Minimum grade of D7Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most courses

• ITE Higher Nitec courses: Minimum grade of D7 formost courses

Key facts of

ADD MATHEMATICS

• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful.• Admission to JC/MI: not a compulsory subject for

computation of L1R5 (JC) or L1R4 (MI)• Admission to Polytechnic: not a compulsory subject for computationof ELR2B2

HUMANITIES

O-Level

Combined Humanities

Pure GeographyPure Literature

From O-Level to A Level

A-Level (H1/H2/H3)

GeographyHistory

LiteratureTheatre Studies &

Drama

O-Level

Combined Humanities

Pure GeographyPure Literature

From O-Level to PolytechnicPolytechnic Courses

Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness ManagementMass CommunicationsHospitality & Resort MgtMarketingSports & Wellness MgtMedia Studies Psychology

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses, students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Subject Matching Exercise

Timeline

May(Term 2 Week 6)

May(Term 2 Week 9)

Subject talk

Online Subject

Matching Exercise

October November

Release of Subject

Matching Exercise

Result and Appeal

Mid-Year Exam

End-of-Year Exam

October

Subject talk

October

School Support

SkillsFuture

• Develop fullest potential

• Realise one’s aspirations

• Attain mastery of skills

A mindset of continually

striving towards greater

excellence through knowledge,

application and experience

The purpose of assigning homework to

students is to help them consolidate their

learning and to adequately prepare them

for the next stage of their learning.

Homework Policy

CA1[15%]

SA1[25%]

CA2[15%]

SA2[45%]

MSTMid-Year

ExamMST

Alternative

Assessment

End-of-Year

Exam

MCs are to be submitted if students are absent from assessments

Assessment Structure

Term/Week Date EventTerm 2

Week 7,8

29 Apr

2 May – 12 May

Mid-Year

Examination

Term 3

Week 6

2 Aug – 5 Aug Milestone Test 2

Term 4

Week 2

21 Sep – 22 Sep

29 Sep – 7 Oct

End-Of-Year

Examination

Assessment Period

Students will be dismissed from school after the last assessment paper for the day.

Parental

Involvement

Curriculum Timetable

Curriculum Timetable

Co-Curriculum Timetable

15 April (Fri)

Co-Curriculum Activities

Stand-Down

CCA will resume after Mid-Year Examination.

- Communicate with your child daily.

- Communicate with your child’s FTs and Subject teachers

to find out more about his/ her progress in school.

- Monitor your child’s learning, homework completion and

usage of digital devices.

- Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her

to have ample revision time and rest.

Parental Support

- Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her

learning.

- Ensuring that your child takes part in all school activities

such as Co-Curricular Activities and school events.

The 5 ‘A’s Approach

1st A Attendance

2nd A Attire

3rd A Attention

4th A Assignment

5th A Attitude

Guidance and Information

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Important Websites

ecareers.sg – https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp

ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme –

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/

Direct Poly Admission (DPA)

https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dpa/overview

Direct JC Admission (DSA)

https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-jc/overview

Coming up……

Sec 2 Experiential Camp 24-26 May 2016

THANK YOU

Q & A

Website http://www.tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/

Telephone 6783 5423