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Sec 3 Academic Briefing for
Sec 2 Express Students
Friday, 13 April 2018
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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION
Objectives of Session
Subjects offered in Sec 3
Streaming Process
Promotion Criteria
Post secondary Options
Q & A
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OBJECTIVES
Information about subjects to be offered
in Sec 3
Rationale for choices offered
Criteria students need to meet
Select subjects wisely
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SUBJECTS OFFERED
English
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Combined Humanities
1 to 2 Science Subject(s)
2 Other subjects (Electives)
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COMBINED HUMANITIES
Social Studies
Elective (Choose ONE)
History Geography Literature in
English
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SCIENCE SUBJECTS
2 Pure Sciences
Chemistry + Physics
Chemistry + Biology
1 Pure & 1 Combined Science
Physics + Science (Biology/Chemistry)
Chemistry + Science (Physics/Biology)
1 Combined Science
Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Science (Chemistry/Biology)6
OTHER ELECTIVES
Design & Technology
Food & Nutrition
Principles of Accounts
Additional Mathematics
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SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
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SUBJECT CRITERIA
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More demanding subjects / combinations
Criteria to ensure students are able to manage in Upper Sec
Subject /
Combination
Criteria
Pure Chem OR Phy Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 65%
Pure Chem AND Phy Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 70%
Pure Chem AND BIO Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 70%
Sec 2 EL overall ≥ 65%
Add Maths Sec 2 Maths MYE, EOY ≥ 60% AND ≥ 60% in
Algebra component
C Hum (E Lit) Sec 2 EL and E Lit overall ≥ 60%, teachers’
recommendation
RATIONALE FOR
CHOICES/COMBINATIONS
Offer optimum variety of options that open
many pathways after secondary school
Offer as many choices that may cater to
students’ interest and aptitude
The number of options and combinations
depends on availability of resources and
personnel
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HOW DO YOU GET THE SUBJECTS
OF YOUR CHOICE?
Overall Performance for the Year
Results for subjects with specific criteria
Subjects which are over-subscribed will be awarded to students based on results
All optional subjects will only be offered if a reasonable number of students opted for them
Input from Sec 2 subject teachers
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Stream Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Exp History
D & T
Geography
Food & Consumer
Education
MODULAR SUBJECTS
Students must give their best effort during the semester for these
subjects
PROMOTION CRITERIA
CRITERIA Promotion to Sec 3 Express
Pass in English and overall pass in the average of all subjects
Do not meet the passing criteria
laterally transferred to Sec 3 NA
no retention in Sec 2 Express
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CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
WISELY
Think about what you like to do/ study
(not what your best friends like!)
Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
based on your academic performance so far
Ask yourself what you REALLY want to do
after Secondary School
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WHAT’S NEXT??
Give yourself more options by starting your
journey (revise, study, etc ..) now
Be conscientious so that you are well-
prepared for your examinations
Work with your teachers.
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WHEN DO I DECIDE ON THE
OPTIONS?
After the End-of-Year Examinations
Another briefing/ reminder will be conducted
for students before the end of the school
year
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MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR
‘O’-LEVEL STUDENTSWorkforce
Ready
ITE (Higher Nitec)Junior College /
Millennia InstitutePolytechnics
GCE ‘A
Levels
GCE ‘O’ Levels
Polytechnic
Diploma
ITE Technical
Diploma
University
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JUNIOR COLLEGES &
MILLENNIA INSTITUTE
Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ Level
examination
Length of study:
JCs – 2 years
MI – 3 years
Cut-off Points:
To enter a JC:L1R5 <= 20
To enter MI:L1R4 <= 20
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ADMISSION CRITERIA TO JC
L1R5 for JC Courses ( 20 pts)
L1
First Language
English OR
Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant 5
subjects
1. Mathematics
2. Science
3. Combined Humanities
4. Any other GCE ‘O’ subjects*
5. Any other GCE ‘O’ subjects*
CCA Used as bonus points
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DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION
EXERCISE (DSA-JC)
To promote holistic education by giving participating schools greater flexibility in selecting students while holding to the key principles of transparency and meritocracy
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To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of student achievements and talents in seeking admission at the pre-university level
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION
EXERCISE (DSA-JC)
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POLYTECHNICS
Courses focus on the development of
industry-relevant competencies
Curriculum is practice-oriented and
allow the building of a strong
theoretical foundation and enable
direct application of knowledge and
skills to real work
Students graduate with a
Diploma
Singapore
Polytechnic
Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
Temasek
Polytechnic
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
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ARTS INSTITUTES
Courses are hands-on with
a focus in the visual and
performing arts (e.g.
Design, Animation, Fine Arts,
Media, Dance, Music)
Students graduate with a
Diploma
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ELR2B2 for Poly Courses ( 26 pts)
EL English
R2
Relevant 2subjects
• Mathematics
• Science• D & T
• Humanities
• Art• POA
B2 Any other 2 subjects
CCA Used as bonus points
ADMISSION CRITERIA TO POLY
Meet the minimum entry requirements for the
respective courses
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To allow the polytechnics greater flexibility to select students on criteria other than examination results, thus allowing a wider range of talents to be recognised
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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To allow students who are interested in, and who have the aptitude for applied learning, to confirm places in polytechnic courses prior to taking their GCE O-Level examinations
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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Five participating polytechnics Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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For Polytechnic bound 4E5N students
Polytechnics select students based on aptitudes and
interests before release of O-level results
Up to 15% of total Polytechnic intake
Successful applicants receive conditional offers, subject to:
ELR2B2: 26 or better at O-levels, AND
Met minimum entry requirements for polytechnic course
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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EAE Eligibility Criteria and Requirements:
All Singapore Citizens / Permanent Resident
students registered for O-levels
Portfolio, interview, aptitude tests (depending on
polytechnic and course)
BMSS will be preparing ALL 4E5N students
to apply for EAE
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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Period Stage
June Application
Jul – Aug Selection
• Polytechnics call students for interviews
and/or aptitude tests
Aug Offer & Acceptance (by students)
Aug - Oct Withdrawal
• Students can withdraw to participate in JAE
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY
EXERCISE (EAE)
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Attend school regularly
Be fully present in lessons (attentive, participative)
Clear goal in mind (what is after secondary school?)
Own learning (complete homework on time, review
targets)
Consistency (reviewing work, revision)
Persevere31
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?
Help guide children’s goal setting
(tests, exams, post-secondary, career)
Help review children’s targets and progress
Help structure study time after school
Help provide conducive environment for study at
home after school
Help ensure children attend school, even after
end-of-year exams
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More info on Upper
Sec Subjects34
Science
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Why study Science?
"Studying science will broaden your
understanding of the world around you, may
allow you to influence and develop accepted
scientific knowledge, and will give you the
skills needed to approach most matters in a
reasoned and analytical manner."
Dr. Zac Sloman, Gatsby Business-Science Fellow,
Nottingham (Subject: PhD Chemistry)
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Future Course ChoicesOpportunities to pursue
Science courses in
Polytechnics and
subsequently to embark
on Science related
careers
Medical Sciences
Engineering
Courses
Chemical & Life
Sciences
Health Sciences
Information
Technology
Media & Design
Courses
Maritime Studies
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a) Chemistry & Physics
b) Chemistry & Biology
c) Chemistry & Science (Phy/Bio)
d) Physics & Science (Bio/Chem)
e) Science (Phy/Chem)
f) Science (Bio/Chem)
Sciences offered [Express]
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• Students will learn about the basic properties of matter,
and to predict and explain how elements change when
they react to form new substances
• Syllabus focuses:
Finite life of world’s resources and need for recycling and
conversation
Economic considerations of chemical industry
Social, health and safety issues related to chemical industry
Importance of chemicals in industry and everyday life
• Chemistry at ‘A’ levels is required for Medicine, Dentistry
and Pharmacy in local universities
Chemistry
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• Students will learn about energy and matter, and how
they interact with each other
• The energy that students will encounter can take the form
of motion, gravity, thermal, waves, electricity and
magnetism
• Syllabus focuses on investigating natural phenomena
and then applying patterns, models, principles, theories
and laws to explain the physical behavior of the universe
• Strength in Mathematics is an asset!
Physics
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• Students will learn about structures and processes in
living organisms
• They will also study the diversity and dynamics of life,
including relationships and interactions between
organisms and the environment
• Syllabus designed to emphasise less on facts but more
on understanding and applying concepts and
principles
• Strength in English is an asset!
• Biology is NOT required for Medicine, Dentistry or
Pharmacy in local universities
Biology
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• Approximately 80% of Pure Science syllabi
• Similar in rigour and demand to Pure Sciences
• Single Combined Science sufficient for most poly
Engineering and Science courses
Combined Sciences
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Very strong performance in Sec 2 Science
Interest in subject area
General knowledge and understanding in
the subject area
Able to apply higher order thinking skills
Equipped with up-to-date information on the
happenings of Science around the world
Considerations for Pure Sciences
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• Student’s interest in the subject
• Student’s aptitude for the subject
• Future career plans and the subjects
required
Combined Sciences: Considerations for selection of Sciences
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Multiple Choice
Questions
Structured & Essay
Questions
End of Course Practical
(SPA has been phased out)
Assessment
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Assessment
Pure Sciences Combined Sciences
MCQ
(40m; 30%)
Structured and Free
Response
(80m; 50%)
Practical
(40m, 20%)
MCQ
(40m; 20%)
Structured and Free
Response
(130m; 65%)
Practical
(30m; 15%)
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• High demands on the quality of
answers from students
• Answers must be of a certain calibre
requiring a wide in-depth knowledge of
Science
• Students must demonstrate content
mastery and ability analyse novel
contexts
Pure Sciences: Examiners’ Expectations
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Design & Technology
(D&T)48
Aims of D&T
Students will be able to:
•exercise judgements of an aesthetic, technical and
economic nature
•develop an awareness of design in the areas of
social, culture and environment and
•acquire knowledge and skills beyond that as
stipulated in the syllabus through the contexts of the
design-and-make activities
In achieving the aims, pupils also develop safe
working habits. 49
Section 1: Design
•Acquiring and applying thinking skills
•Developing the ability to visualise, explore, develop,
present and communicate their ideas;
•Making design decisions through purposeful design
tasks.
Section 2 : Technological Areas
•Mechanisms, structures and electronics.
Section 3 : Materials and Practical Processes
•Good choice of materials, tools and processes.
Subject Content
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Paper No. Assessment Weighting
Paper 2 Design Project 60%
Paper 1 Written
Examination
40%
Assessment Format
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Food & Nutrition
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Aims of Syllabus
• To develop candidates’ understanding of the
concepts of nutrition and meal planning
• To develop candidates’ understanding of the link
between diet and health
• To introduce the principles of food science [‘O’]
• To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills
to make informed decisions concerning food and
nutrition
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Why choose Food & Nutrition?
• Students will be competent to think in
complex way
• Students will analyse, synthesise and evaluate
knowledge
• They will show the application of knowledge to
real world problems.
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There will be TWO papers
Paper 1: 40% (100 marks)
1)Written Paper- 2 Hrs
2)This will test the candidates’ knowledge of theory and practice
in response to the assessment objectives.
•Section A: consisting of short answer type questions
•Section B: consisting of structured type questions
•Section C: consisting of open-ended type questions
Assessment Format
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Paper 2: 60% (100 marks)
1) Coursework- February to end July / Early August of the
examination year
•Assessment will focus on the analysis of the given assignment;
the ability to select and identify relevant information related to
the assignment; the planning and execution of the task and the
ability to review the processes pertaining to the execution of the
task.
2) Page Limit: 50 Pages.
3) Completion Time: 15-20 Hours Curriculum Time
Assessment Format
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Paper 2: 60% (100 marks)
4) Components
– Task Analysis
– Research
– Decision Making
– Planning
– Execution
(Organisation & Management, Manipulation, Product & Presentation)
– Evaluation
Assessment Format
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Principles of Accounts
(POA)58
Why learn POA?
• Develops an understanding of theprinciples and concepts of accountingand their applications in a variety ofbusiness situations.
• Enables students to develop attitudesof logical thoughts and analyticalminds.
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What will be taught in POA?
POA comprises of the following 5 broad sections:
a) The role of accounting in businesses;
b) The recording system (double-entry system) of
business transactions;
c) The accounting treatments of various business
transactions;
d) The fundamentals of preparing the final accounts;
e) The analysis and interpretation of final accounts.
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Further studies in the field of
Accounting or Business courses in
higher institutions
• Millenia Institute
3 years A-level programme, subjects like Accounting and Business Administration.
• Polytechnics (Diplomas)
Business Courses
Humanities Courses61
Additional Mathematics
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POLYTECHNIC COURSES
• Business Management
• Chemical and Life Sciences
• Engineering
• Information technology
• Media and Design
• Maritime Studies
• Health Sciences
Pass in
Mathematics!
AM is not a requirement for entry
to most Polytechnic courses. 63
• If you have an ‘O’ level pass in AM, you will qualify
to do H2 Mathematics in JC or MI
• Without AM, you only qualify for H1 Maths in JC or
MI.
• AM is a stepping stone/ prerequisite for tertiary
Mathematics in JCs, MI and polytechnics
• If you take AM in sec school and at least H2 Maths
in JC or MI, you can choose to specialize in
Mathematics , Science or Engineering courses
at the university.
JUNIOR COLLEGES / MI
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Paper 1 : 2 hours – 80 marks [44%]
• 11 -13 questions of varying marks and lengths
Paper 2 : 2.5 hours – 100 marks [56%]
• 9 – 11 questions of varying marks and lengths
Candidates are required to answer ALL
questions
Total : Paper 1 [44%] + Paper 2 [56%] = 100%
ASSESSMENT – O LEVEL
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Should I choose Additional Mathematics?
Ask yourself…
•Am I interested in Mathematics?
•Am I resilient enough to keep trying, knowing that
adapting to this subject takes time?
•Am I prepared to slog through the voluminous
amount of homework set by the teacher?
•Am I willing to put in sustained effort for the next
two years?
SHOULD I DO AMATHS?
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Combined Humanities
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Combined Humanities
Social Studies(Compulsory)
[50%]
History (Elective)
Geography (Elective)
Literature (Elective)
[50 %]
AND
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What is the value of
learning History?
•Connecting the Past and Present
•Learning to manage the present and anticipate the future would not be possible without knowing the past.
History Elective
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Assessment objectives
1. Deploy Knowledge
2. Construct Explanations
3. Interpret and Evaluate Sources
History Elective
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Why study Geography?
Geography emphasises the integrative study of physical and human environments to enable students to gain a better understanding of their own space and
other parts of the world.
Geography Elective
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This syllabus adopts an
inquiry-based approach to the
learning of Geography.
It provides coverage of physical and human
aspects of the subject and the linkages that exist
between them by presenting them in the form of
geographical questions.
Geography Elective
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Assessment objectives
1. Deploy Knowledge
2. Construct Explanations
3. Interpret and Evaluate Geographical Data
Geography Elective
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Why Study Literature?
• Better understand our values in relation to society
• Appreciate and understand different aspects of human nature, values and perspectives
• Appreciation of the nuances of the English Language (an important aspect in the new EL Syllabus)
Literature Elective
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What Skills Can Be Learnt?
• Pupils will be able to:
• Reason and communicate clearly
• Question things that may be taken for granted
• Recognise and assess the ethical consequences of decisions
• Be resourceful, creative, and open to innovations and change
• Critically evaluate and appreciate alternatives
• Use and evaluate the use of language in creative ways
Literature Elective
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How Will Students Be Assessed?
Paper 1
(1 Hour 40 Minutes)
Total: 50 marks
One Question (25 marks)
Set Text
One Question (25 marks)
Either Unseen Poetry
Or Unseen Prose
Literature Elective
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