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Objectives
1. Provide an overview of Subject Combination offered to Sec 3 students in 2019 and streaming guidelines for parents to make informed choices
2. Provide information on post-secondary educational pathways and support parents in guiding their child.
Questions that you and your child may have
Which Subject combination should I choose?
What subjects should I offer to get me closer to my
aspiration?
Will I be able to cope with my new subjects?
What is my aspiration?
(DSA)
Junior College (2 yrs) orCentralised Institute
(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels
University Degree
Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Polytechnic(3 yrs)
Diploma
(DPA)
Sec 5N
GCE O-Level ExaminationPoly Foundation Prog (4NA)
Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Prog
(4NA)
Institute of Technical Education (2 yrs)
Nitec/Higher Nitec
GCE N-Level Examination
Post-Secondary Pathways
Typical subject combination
Three H2 content-based subjectsOne H1 content-based subject(at least one from contrasting
discipline)
+ H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)H1 General Paper (GP)H1 Project Work (PW)
“Science” combination
H2 PhysicsH2 ChemistryH2 MathematicsH1 Economics/Geog/Lit (contrasting subject)H1 MTL, GP, PW
JC/MI: A-Level Curriculum
Entry requirement to Junior College
L1 + R5 ≤ 20
English Language or
Higher Mother Tongue
Relevant 5 subjects:R1: HumanitiesR2: Mathematics/ ScienceR3: Mathematics / Science/ HumanitiesR4: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject
(Except CCA and Religious Knowledge)R5: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject
(Except CCA and Religious Knowledge)
L1 + R4 ≤ 20
English Language or
Higher Mother Tongue
Relevant 4 subjects:R1: HumanitiesR2: Mathematics/ ScienceR3: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject or CCA
(Except Religious Knowledge)R4: Any GCE ‘O’ level subject or CCA
(Except Religious Knowledge)
Entry requirement to Millenia Institute
ELR2B2-B courses (Business & Management)- Accounting - Banking / Finance- Business Management- Hospitality and Tourism- Sports and Wellness- Logistics and Supply Chain- Events Management
ELR2B2-A courses (Humanities)- Social Sciences- Languages- Advertising- Public Relations- Mass Communication- Media and Design- Creative Writing- Applied Drama
ELR2B2-C courses (Engineering, Digital Information Technologies, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences)
- Engineering - Healthcare Services- Sports Sciences- Digital / Interactive Media- Information Technology- Biomedical Sciences- Food Sciences & Technology
ELR2B2-D courses (Media & Design)
- Architecture- Landscaping- Interior Design- Games Design / Development- Apparel Deign- Digital Film
Polytechnic Course GroupingsSuggested Overview
Entry requirement to Polytechnic
English Language
or Higher Mother
Tongue
Relevant subjects:
R1: Mathematics/ Additional
MathematicsR2: Relevant GCE ‘O’ Level subject
L1 + R2 ≤ 26B2+
Best subjects:
Any best twoGCE’O’ Level
subjects
Entry requirements to Lasalle College of the Arts/Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts
Admission Requirements:
1. National Exams certification
2. Course specific requirements
Dependent of course. May include tests, portfolio, interviews, auditions, essays.
Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
Science (Either one)∙Biology, Chemistry, Physics∙Science (Chemistry/Biology)∙Science (Chemistry/Physics)
Combined Humanities (Either one)∙Social studies/Geography∙Social studies/History
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics ‘O’ levelPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Design & Technology
Food & NutritionArt
Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express
Pupils must take a minimum of six GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (Compulsory subjects + Elective subjects
Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
Science (Either one)∙Biology, Chemistry, Physics∙Science (Chemistry/Biology)∙Science (Chemistry/Physics)
Combined Humanities (Either one)∙Social studies/Geography∙Social studies/History
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics ‘O’ levelPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Design & Technology
Food & NutritionArt
Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express
Pupils must take a minimum of six GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (Compulsory subjects + Elective subjects
Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry
Calculus
• Equations and Inequalities
• Indices and Surds• Polynomials# and
Partial Fractions• Binomial Expansion• Power, Exponential,
Logarithmic and Modulus Functions*
• TrigonometricFunctions, identities and equations
• Coordinate Geometry in 2 dimensions#
• Proofs in Plane Geometry*
• Differentiation and Integration#
# Limited scope for N(A) A Math * Not covered in N(A) A Math (only covered in O-Level A Math in 5NA)
Additional Mathematics Content
∗ Good mastery in Algebra
∗ Future Aspiration: Engineering and Science-related careers
∗ A Math is NOT a requirement for admission into H1 Mathematics in JC
Considerations for Additional Mathematics
Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
Science (Either one)∙Biology, Chemistry, Physics∙Science (Chemistry/Biology)∙Science (Chemistry/Physics)
Combined Humanities (Either one)∙Social studies/Geography∙Social studies/History
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics ‘O’ levelPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Design & Technology
Food & NutritionArt
Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express
Pupils must take a minimum of six GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (Compulsory subjects + Elective subjects
Paper 1- (40 marks) 40% 1 hour• Answer 3 to 4 compulsory structured questions.
Paper 2 – (60 marks) 60% 2 hoursSection A (48 marks)• Answer 3 compulsory structured questions.• One question will be on the preparation of
financial statements, which carries 24 marks.• The remaining two questions average 12 marks.
Section B (12 marks)• Answer any 1 out of 2 structured questions.
Assessment FormatPrinciples of Account (POA)
What are the Criteria?• Students should do well and display
an aptitude in English and Mathematics.
Principles of Account (POA)
Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
Science (Either one)∙Biology, Chemistry, Physics∙Science (Chemistry/Biology)∙Science (Chemistry/Physics)
Combined Humanities (Either one)∙Social studies/Geography∙Social studies/History
Elective Subjects
Additional Mathematics ‘O’ levelPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Design & Technology
Food & NutritionArt
Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express
Pupils must take a minimum of six GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (Compulsory subjects + Elective subjects
• 60% of the marks comes from their coursework and 40% from time based written paper
• Coursework starts from January 2020 to July/August 2020
• Have components that must be done in School over a period of time
• Expect to stay longer hours weekly
Coursework
How long is coursework?∗ ‘O’ Levels: End January to End August∗ ‘N’ Levels: End January to Mid August
What are the components of coursework?• Folio• Artefact• Presentation Board
Design & Techonlogy
Area of Study Component Express (%)
TheoryWritten Paper(2 hrs)
40
Coursework Coursework(30-50 page limit over 6
months)
60
Total 100
Assessment Format & Weighting (EXPRESS/O LEVEL)
Food & Nutrition
• You are given a task question to work on.
• Carry out the coursework using following a standard process(similar totheir sec 2 coursework)
• TASK ANALYSIS• RESEARCH • DECISION MAKING• PLANNING• EXECUTION• EVALUATION
• Sample question:Sauces are included in meals for a variety of reasons. Investigate the role of the Different ingredients used in the preparation of sauces. Prepare a variety of dishes to Illustrate the different uses of sauces in family meals. – O level 2014
COURSEWORK (60%)
Food & Nutrition
GCE ‘O’ Level Art (Syllabus 6123)Paper 1 : Coursework (60%) Paper 2 : Drawing and Painting (40%)
Students are to take Paper 1 + Paper 2 (100%)
Art
Syllabus Expectation for Paper 1 – Coursework
Working Period : Jan – July (School deadline)
What are required to complete : 1) 8 A2 prepboards2) 1 final work
Art
Syllabus Expectation for Paper 2 –Drawing & Painting
Question : 3-weeks before art exam dayWorking Period : Oct – Nov
What is required to complete : 1) 3-5 A3 size preparatory work2) 1 final work – done during exam day (3hrs)
Art
Guiding Principles for Subject Allocation
Subjects are allocated based on …
Merit
- Overall Sec 2 academic performance and general subject proficiencies
Choice
Resources
- Availability of teachers, workshop space
- Each subject group should have minimum of 10 students as far as possible
Offering our students a broad-based subject combination will provide them with a wide range
of choices for post-secondary education.
What is the “BEST” subject combination for my child?
The learning from the subjects should
Leverage your child’s interests
Develop your child’s strengths
Help your child enjoy learning
Stretch your child’s potential &
Give your child an opportunity to excel and fulfil post-secondary aspirations
Considerations when guiding your child
Personal Attributes
• Child’s strengths, interests, aptitudes, aspirations, learning styles & passion.
• How subject combination further your child’s interests & learning styles.
Progression/Pathway
• How does your child progress towards his/her aspiration?
• How subjects help your child achieve his/her career aspirations.
• What are the opportunities out there?
The way forward
Support your child in making informed choices in his/her education and career pathway
Timeline for Subject Options Exercise(for Parents and Students)
Indicative Dates Activity
29 Mar Briefing for Sec 2 Parents and Students
25 - 30 Oct Students submit Options through online portal
7 Nov Release of 2020 Sec 3 Class Postings
7 - 8 Nov Appeal for Change in Subjects
14 Nov Release of Appeal Results