SECONDARY 2 MEET-THE-PARENT BRIEFING

Friday 5 April 2019

1

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW5:00 pm to 5:45 pm * Parent Teacher Conferencing

(Selected Students)

5.45 pm * Registration

6.00 pm 1) Welcome by AYH2) Prize Presentation3) Address by Principal, Mr Peter Tan4) Briefing on Subject Combinations

2020 and Streaming Process 5) Q&A

7.00 pm to 7.30 pm *Parent Teacher Conferencing (Selected Students)

OBJECTIVES OF BRIEFING:

Acquaint parents with the demands of an Upper Secondary course

Inform parents of the school’s policy on streaming and the rationale for the subject combinations offered

Inform parents of the different education pathways and their requirements and the sources of information

3

PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESSMr Tan

Principal

LIFE-LONG LEARNERS

School is a stepping stone to continuing education

The GCE ‘O/N’ Level Exams should not be the end of an education

Our expectation is that the student furthers his/her formal education

5

SEC 3 EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

6

EXPRESS COURSE NORMAL COURSECompulsory Subjects English Mother Tongue 1 Mathematics 1 Science Combined Humanities

Compulsory Subjects English Mother Tongue 1 Mathematics Science Combined Humanities

Electives A minimum of two other

elective subjects

Electives A minimum of one other

elective subjects

7- 8 subjects 6 subjects

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 2020 – EXPRESS COURSE

7

Track A 1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities

(SS + His or Geo Elective)

Additional Mathematics

Physics Chemistry Biology 8

Track B 1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities

(SS + His or Geo Elective)

Additional Mathematics

Physics Chemistry 7

Track C Additional Mathematics

or POA

Science (Chemistry – Physics/ Biology)

Literature or History

or D&T or Art

7

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 2020 – NORMAL COURSE

8

Track A (NA)

1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities

(SS + His or Geo Elective)

Science (Chemistry –

Physics/ Biology)

Additional Mathematics

or Principles of Accounts

6

Track B(NA)

Science (Chemistry –

Physics/ Biology)

Literature or D&T

or Art

6

313(NT)

1) English Language2) Basic Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) CPA

Science D&T or Art

6

STREAMING PROCESS

Based on

9

MeritAvailable Places

& Number Eligibility

GCE ‘O’

GCE ‘NA’

Sec 5N (A)

Centralized Institutes

Junior Colleges

PolytechnicsInstitutes

of Technical Education

Apprenticeships

GCE ‘A’

UniversitiesPathways towards Employments

Sec 4EGCE ‘NT’

Poly 1-Year Foundation

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

Refer to Post-Secondary Education Info/ Brochure on Pathways

http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/post-secondary/post-secondary-brochure.pdf

What’s After Secondary School?

EDUCATION PATHWAYS1) ‘A’ Level Education at JC or MI

12

Is more suited for students who are academically inclined

Offers a 2-year JC (L1R5<=20) or 3-year CI Pre-U Course (L1R4<=20), leading to the GCE ‘A’ Level Exams

Students select subjects at different levels of study, 3 H2 content subjects, 1 H1 content subject, MTL, PW, GP

Prepares students for continuing education at university

REQUIREMENTS FOR JC/MI ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS FOR JC/MI ADMISSION

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

2) Polytechnic Education Less academic and offers a variety of

courses

Emphasis on practice-oriented training and industry internship

Strong links with the industry and commerce

Facilitate student entry into the workforce and prepares them for continuing education at the university

15

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

3) ITE Education Offers a range of technical courses

Students can advance to polytechnics

3 ITE Campuses: More than 90 Nitec & Higher Nitec courses

16

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4NA

GCE N-Level Exam4 years N(A) Course

2 years ITE Direct Poly Programme

(DPP) to Higher Nitec

10 weeksPrep ProgrammeGCE O-Level Exam

(Sec 5N)

Polytechnic (3 yrs)

2 years ITE

Nitec

2 years ITE

HigherNitec

Polytechnic(3 yrs)

Poly Foundation Programme

Poly(2 yrs)

Junior College(2 yrs) /

Centralised Institute (3 yrs)

DIRECT SCHOOLS ADMISSION (JUNIOR COLLEGES)

Allows students to seek admission to a junior college (JC) on the basis of talents and achievements that may not be demonstrated at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination To develop the students in either academic or non-

academic programmes Selection criteria (may differ)Eg. Portfolio, Secondary school results, CCA records,

Character references, Interviews, Tests, or Trials.

EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (POLY) EAE is an admissions exercise that allows students to apply and

receive conditional offers for admission to polytechnic based on their aptitudes and interests before taking their O-Level exams.

Admissions Criteria for O-Level students You have to meet the following admissions criteria: Obtain a net ELR2B2 aggregate score of 26 points or better for

the O-level exams, and Minimum Entry Requirements for the polytechnic course you

have been offered

EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (POLY)Selection Criteria Shortlisted applicants will be assessed on evidence/demonstration of

interest and aptitude which may include: Portfolio of works Work attachments and sustained involvement in course-relevant projects Participation in competitions, relevant programmes and CCAs Awards, achievements, positions or roles assumed within as well as

outside of School Performance in aptitude test/interview Participation in Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) offered by polytechnics

to upper secondary students

CZ1

Slide 20

CZ1 Addition of AEMsChen Zhiyun, 4/4/2019

POLY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) The PFP is a one-year programme specially designed for the top

‘N’ Level (Academic) cohort. Instead of continuing with the ‘O’ Level examinations in Secondary 5, students can join a Polytechnic as part of this programme to prepare themselves for their pre-selected diploma course. Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score at the GCE ‘N’ Levels of 12 points

or better starting 2018

ELMAB3 = English Language + Mathematics + Best 3 subjects (which also include one of the relevant subjects based on either Group 1 or Group 2 courses)

ITE DIRECT POLY PROGRAMME (DPP)

Top 11% to 30% of 4NA To qualify:

Eligibility criteria: ELMAB3 ≤19 A minimum grade 3 or 4 for EL (depends on course) A minimum grade of 4 for Math A minimum grade of 5 for best three subjects.

EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (ITE)

ITE EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows you to apply and receive a conditional offer for admission to ITE courses based on your aptitude and interest, before taking your GCE N- or O Level exams. Sec 2 to 4 N students can take elective modules (EM) at the ITE to explore future courses

CZ2

Slide 23

CZ2 EMChen Zhiyun, 4/4/2019

PARENTS GATEWAY

SUPPORT FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILY

Support for single parents Do email us at qss@moe.edu.sg and we will follow up

with you.

BREAKFAST WITH PRINCIPALS7.30 AM TO 8.30 AM

9 Apr , Tue 10 Apr, Wed 11 Apr, ThuTerm 2,Week 3

203, 204 201, 202 211, 212, 213

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS2020

28

EXPRESS / NORMAL ACADEMIC

TRACKS OFFERED

29

3 EXPRESSTrack A: Engineering and Life ScienceTrack B: Engineering ScienceTrack C: Applied Science/Arts

3 NORMAL ACADEMICTrack A: Engineering ScienceTrack B: Applied Science / Arts

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FORSECONDARY THREE EXPRESS 2020

For subject combinations and streaming criteria: Express: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of your

bookletNormal Academic: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of

your booklet

30

3E - TRACK A: ENGINEERING AND LIFE SCIENCE

31

Track A: Engineering and Life Science(Extended Curriculum Hours)

Class with 8 subjects Class with 8 subjectsEnglish Language English Language

Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History

ElectiveSocial Studies + Geography

ElectiveMathematics Mathematics

Additional Mathematics Additional MathematicsChemistry Chemistry Physics PhysicsBiology Biology

3E – TRACK B: ENGINEERING SCIENCE

32

Track B: Engineering ScienceClass with 7 subjects Class with 7 subjects

English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue

Social Studies + History Elective

Social Studies + Geography Elective

Mathematics MathematicsAdditional Mathematics Additional Mathematics

Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics

3E – TRACK C: APPLIED SCIENCE/ARTS

33

Track C: Applied Science/ Arts

Class with 7 subjectsEnglish LanguageMother TongueSocial Studies + History / Geography ElectiveMathematicsAdditional Mathematics / Principles of AccountsScience (Chem-Phy/Bio)Literature / History / Art / Design and Technology

3E: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION (TRACK A)

34

Overall Percentage must be 70% and above Students must have a strong and consistent performance

in the following subjects in both semesters in Sec 2

No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2E)

1Additional Mathematics

65% and above (Mathematics)

2 Science 65% and above

3E: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION (TRACKS B OR C)

35

No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2E)1 Literature 60% and above (English Language or

Literature)2 History 60% and above3 Additional

Mathematics60% and above (Mathematics)

4 Science 60% and above (Track B only)5 D&T 60% and above (Track C only)6 Art 60% and above (Track C only)

TRACKS OFFERED

36

3 EXPRESSTrack A: Engineering and Life ScienceTrack B: Engineering ScienceTrack C: Applied Science/Arts

3 NORMAL ACADEMICTrack A: Engineering ScienceTrack B: Applied Science / Arts

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FORSECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC 2020

For subject combinations and streaming criteria: Express: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of your

bookletNormal Academic: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of

your booklet

37

3NA – TRACK A: ENGINEERING SCIENCE

38

Track A: Engineering Science

English Language English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History Elective

Social Studies + Geography Elective

Social Studies + History / Geography Elective

Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsAdditional Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

Principles of Accounts

Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)

Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)

Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)

3NA–TRACK B: APPLIED SCIENCE /ARTS

39

Track B: Applied Science/ Arts

English Language English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History Elective

Social Studies + Geography Elective

Social Studies + History / Geography Elective

Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsScience (Chem-Phy/Bio)

Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)

Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)

Literature Literature Art / Design and Technology

3NA: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

40

Students must have a strong and consistent performance in the subject in both semesters in Sec 2

No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2NA)1 Additional

Mathematics60% and above (Mathematics)

2 Literature 60% and above (English Language or Literature)3 D&T 60% and above4 Art 60% and above

OUT-OF-STREAM SUBJECTS Students who have performed well will be offered out-of-

stream subjects as GCE O Level subjects, subject to a maximum of 3 subjects:– English Language– Mother Tongue Language – Mathematics and/or– Science

SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS

42

STREAMING BASED STRICTLY ON MERIT

1. Allocation of class will be based on the following criteria:

a) student's overall academic performance and whether they meet the set criteria

b) availability of places for each subject combination

c) demand of places for each subject

2. The class / course will not be offered if less than 10 students opt for the subject combination

43

STREAMING CRITERIA

IMPORTANT DATES

Subject Option Form – Mid October

Online Keying in of Subject Option – 22 October

Streaming Exercise – 24 October

Release of Streaming Results – 4 November

–Results will be published on School Noticeboard

QUESTION & ANSWERMr Peter Tan, Principal

Mr Ng Hock Soon, Vice-PrincipalMs Soon, HOD/Mathematics

Mr Justin, HOD/PE & CCA

Q & A

THANK YOU

Please give us your feedback before you leave.

http://bit.ly/sec2mtpsfeedback

FEEDBACKCZ3

Slide 48

CZ3 Chen Zhiyun, 5/4/2019