Secondary 3 (NT) Parent-Teacher Meeting 2014

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Secondary 3 (NT) Parent-Teacher Meeting 2014

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SNAPP PRESENTATION

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Milestones – Sec 1 to Sec 4/5

Level Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4/5

Focus Building Foundation Broadening and Deepening

Milestones Transition to more subjects

Streaming Exercise

Transition to depth

in subjects

GCE N’T’ Level

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Calendar of Events for Semester 2Term Event Week/Date

Term 3

Youth Day (School Holiday) Week 2 - 7 July (Mon)

Hari Raya Puasa (Public Holiday) Week 5 - 28 July (Mon)National Day Week 6 - 9 August (Sat)

National Day Holiday-in lieu Week 7 - 11 August (Mon)

Teachers’ Day (School Holiday) Week 10 - 5 September (Fri)

September Holidays 8 Sept (Mon) – 14 Sept (Sun)

Term 4

End-of Year Examination Week 3 to Week 53 October to 15 Oct

Hari Raya Haji (Public Holiday) 6 October (Mon)Marking Day 16 October (Thur)

Promotion Day 21 October (Tue)

Deepavali (Public Holiday) 22 October (Wed)

Last day of school 24 October (Fri)

School holidays 25 Oct to 31 Dec

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3NT Academic Programme

• Computer Applications (CPA)

• Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

• General PE (GPE)• CCA

• Maths• Science

• English Language• Mother Tongue

Language

Languages Mathematics and Science

Skills Building

Health & Wellness

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3NT Affective Programme

• Category A Elective Module

• Visit to Civil Aviation Authority Singapore

• Republic Polytechnic Visit

• Math Trail @ Changi Airport

•FUNTASTIC Programme @ CE

• Reading Programme

Term 1IP-Support

Term 1Exposure

Term 2Exposure

Term 2IP-

Support

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Secondary 3 Subject Weightings for CA & SA

Semester 1

(Term 1 & Term 2)

Semester 2

(Term 3 & 4)

Type of Assessmen

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CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2 Total

Weightings 15% 25% 15% 45% 100%

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Promotion Criteria to Sec 4

Stream Criteria for Promotion Pass Fail

3NT Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects, one of which must be English Language or Mathematics

Promoted to 4NT

Lateral transfer to 3NA if 70% or higher in the average for all subjects and deemed able to cope with the NA course

Retained in 3NT*

*Advanced to next higher level in some course if child is at or above maximum age.



Assessment Criteria

Grading System used in NT course75 & above A

70 – 74 B60 – 69 C50 – 59 D

49 & below U



PATH OF STUDENTS AFTER GCE ‘N’T LEVEL

Institute of Education (ITE) – 2 year course

Nitec

Higher Nitec

Enhanced Nitech Foundation Programme (eNFP)



Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

• ITE College Central (Ang Mo Kio)• ITE College West (Choa Chu Kang)• ITE College East (Tampines)

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Aggregate Computation for Admission Into Various Tertiary Institutions

An Overview

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• ITE course based on ELB4, ELR1B3, ELR2B2

• Nitec Course – 3 GCE ‘N’ Passes in EL/Maths/Science or other subjects

ITE COURSESSchool Courses Requirement Duration

Engineering

Aerospace Avionics Maths + 2 other subjects 2 years

Aerospace Technology Maths + 2 other subjects 2 years

Electrical Technology Maths + 2 other subjects 2 years

Aerospace Machining TechnologyMaths/Science + 2 other subjects

2 years

Medical Manufacturing TechnologyMaths/Science + 2 other subjects

2 years

Mechatronics (Medical Technology)Maths/Science + 2 other subjects

2 years

Rapid Transit TechnologyMaths/Science + 2 other subjects

2 years

Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) Complete 'N' Level 2 years

Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) Complete 'N' Level 2 years

Facility Technology Complete 'N' Level 2 years

Laser & Tooling Technology Complete 'N' Level 2 years

Machine Technology Complete 'N' Level 2 yearsMechanical Technology Complete 'N' Level 2 yearsMechatronics Complete 'N' Level 2 years

ITE COURSES

School Courses Requirements Duration

Applied & Health Science

Applied Food Science Maths + Science + 1 other subject

2 years

Chemical Process TechnologyMaths + Science + 1 other subject

2 years

Community Care & Social Services English + 2 other subjects 2 years

Nursing English + Maths + Science 2 years

OpticianryMaths/Science + 2 other subjects

2 years

Business and Services

Service Skills (Office) English + 2 other subjects 1 year

Service Skills (Retail) English + 2 other subjects 1 year

Service Skills (Tourism) English + 2 other subjects 1 year

Attractions Operations English + 2 other subjects 2 years

Fitness Training English + 2 other subjects 2 years

Floristry English + 2 other subjects 2 years

Beauty & Wellness Complete 'N' Level 2 yearsHair Services Complete 'N' Level 2 years



Popular Courses in ITE (2 yrs Nitec)

Courses Cut-off PointAerospace Avionics 5Pastry & Baking 8

Service Skills (Office) 8Applied Food Science 7Fitness Training 11Service Skills (Tourism)

8Digital Audio & Video ProductionAerospace TechnologyCommunity Care & Social Services

10Western Culinary ArtsRapid Transit Technology

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GCE ‘NT’ RESULTS (2013)



Subjects with Above National % Distinctions

Secondary 4N(T)

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Above National Distinctions Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

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Subjects with Above National % Passes

Secondary 4N(T)

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Above National Passes Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

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JIE 2013 Posting ITE No. of students

College East 21College Central 42College West 6Sub Total (%) 93.2%



USEFUL WEBSITESInformation on ITE:www.ite.edu.sg

Information on Polytechnics:http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg

Information on Examination matters (National Examination)(Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board)http://seab.gov.sg

JAE Booklet:http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/files/jae-info.pdf

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