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A race to your desired future: Pacing yourself to peak performance 20.03.2012

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A race to your desired future: Pacing yourself to peak

performance20.03.2012

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The GCE O/N-Level Examinations 2012

- A life-changing event for you?

What kind of future do I want for myself?

Am I ready for it?

How do I work towards it?

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The exams are an investment for the

futureExam fees for Singapore citizens

Basic fee $52Fees for each written subject $30 - $51Fees for coursework subject (e.g. D&T, Art, F & N) $48 - $53

Estimated total$300 - $400

($425 for triple Science students)

The actual fees may vary as these are only estimates

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Your aspirations

JC (%)

Poly (%)

ITE (%)

Others (%)

4 Exp 20.7 76.6 0 2.7

4 N(A) 5.3 85.3 4.0 5.3

4 N(T) 0.0 10.0 85.0 5.0

5 N(A) 3.4 94.9 0.0 1.7

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The post-secondary education landscape

• Junior College (2 yrs) or

• Centralised

Institute • (3 yrs) GCE

A-Levels

• Sec 5N

• University Degree

• GCE N-Level Examination

• Special/Express Course (Sec 1 –

4)

• Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

• Institute of Technical

Education (1 - 2 yrs)

• Nitec/Higher Nitec

• Polytech

nic • (3 yrs)•

Diploma

• GCE O-Level Examination• (DSA) • (DPA)

CCAs can

help you!

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Flexibility for N(A) students

New pathways to polytechnic

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1 year

10 weeks

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ITE Direct Entry to Higher Nitec

A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3 months from graduation or completion of full-time NS, with mean salary of $1,400 (ITE 2009 Graduate Employment Survey) Higher Nitec Course Employmen

t RateMean Gross

SalaryBiotechnology 81% $1,490

Paramedic & Emergency Care 94% $1,870Business Studies (Sport

Managemt)100% $1,510

Electronics Engineering 89% $1,500Information Technology 89% $1,430Electrical Engineering 91% $1,460

Mechanical Engineering 87% $1,480

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Employment Prospects: Poly graduates

2010 Poly Graduate Employment Survey

Results

Fresh Graduates

Post-NS Graduates

Basic* Gross+ Basic* Gross+

Accountancy, Business, Finance & Law

$1,714 $1,821 $2,056 $2,362

Maritime $1,808 $1,996 $2,043 $2,305Chemical & Life Sciences $1,750 $1,840 $2,037 $2,221Information Technology $1,729 $1,810 $2,013 $2,190Built Environment $1,737 $1,833 $2,063 $2,163Media & Design $1,689 $1,731 $2,029 $2,138Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

$1,778 $1,918 $1,992 $2,134

Engineering (Mechanical & Manufacturing)

$1,809 $1,971 $2,011 $2,105

Health Sciences $1,812 $1,935 $1,973 $2,043Average $1,759 $1,871 $2,016 $2,183

Graduate Employment Survey 2010 (http://www.tp.edu.sg/ges10.pdf )

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Employment Prospects: University graduates

Extracts from Graduate Employment Survey 2010 (http://www.salary.sg/2011/graduate-employment-survey-2010-published-2011/)

• NUS Laws – 100.0% ($5,000)• NUS Medicine and Surgery – 100.0% ($3,700)• NUS Computer Science – 92.9% ($3,000)• NTU Mechanical Engineering – 88.6% ($3,000)• NTU Bioengineering – 80.0% ($3,000)• NTU Electrical & Electronic Engineering – 84.7% ($3,000)• NTU Environmental Engineering – 76.4% ($3,000)• NTU Biomedical Sciences – 100.0% ($2,800)• NTU Communication Studies – 81.7% ($2,750)• SMU Social Sciences (4-yr programme) – 90.5% ($2,675)• SMU Accountancy (4-yr programme) – 97.9% ($2,650)• NUS Business Administration (3-yr programme) – 80.9% ($2,650)• NTU Art, Design & Media – 60.4% ($2,600)• NUS Arts – 73.7% ($2,550)• NUS Science – 71.4% ($2,500)

Engineering: ~

$3,000

Arts, Business, Social Science: ~

$2,600

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Entering a JC/MIEntry criteria:

L1-R5 (JC) L1-R4 (MI)

First Langua

ge

5 Relevant subjects

4 Relevant subjects

EL/MTL 3 subjects: Humanities/

Mathematics/Science2 other subjects

(except CCA)

2 subjects: Humanities/

Mathematics/Science2 other subjects

(except CCA)

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Entering a JC/MI

2011 Cut-off Points for some JCs

Average subject grade: A2 to B3

JC Arts ScienceAnderson 10 8

Innova 20 20Jurong 14 15Pioneer 16 16

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Entering a polytechnic

Entry criteria:

EL-R2-B2English

Language

Group 1 of relevant

subjects (R1)

Group 2 (R2)

Compulsory Humanities / Media (A):Art, Combined

HumanitiesBusiness/ Science / Engineering courses

(B/C/D): E Maths or A Maths

(A) & (B): Art, D&T,

F&N, Maths, CH,

POA(C) & (D):

D&T, Science,

F&N

2 Best subjects

2 other subjects

(except CCA)

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Entering a polytechnic

• 2011 Cut-off Points for some courses– NP: Biomedical Science – 9– NP: Accountancy – 11– NP: Aerospace Technology – 12– NP: Child Psychology & Early Childhood – 11– SP: Biotechnology – 10– SP: Business Admin – 12– SP: Media & Communication – 12

• Average subject grade: A2 to B3

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Entering Higher Nitec (ITE)

Entry criteria:

EL-B4 or EL-R1-B3 or EL-R2-B2

EL R1 R2Compulsory E Maths, A

Maths or POA

R1: E Maths or A Maths

R2: Science or D&T

B4 B3 B2

Any subject (except CCA)

Any subject (except CCA)

Any subject (except CCA)

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Progressing to 5N(A)

Entry criteria:

EL-Maths-B3

Same criteria for Higher Nitec Direct Entry Scheme

EL Best 3 subjectsCompulsory

Any N-level subject (CCA

excluded)Maths

Compulsory

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Higher Nitec Cut-off Points 2010 (N-level EMB3)– Hospitality: 14– Leisure/Travel: 15– Business Studies: 15– Mechatronics/ IT: 18– Electrical Engineering: 19

ITE Direct Entry to Higher Nitec

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N(A) Entry to Nitec• Criteria: 3 N-level passes, including

EL and Maths• Cut-off points 2010

– Aerospace: 4– Baking/Food Studies: 6 – 7– Fitness/Service: 9– Digital animation: 10– ICT: 12

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Current performance

Class Strongest subjects Subjects for improvement(EL, Maths, Science, CH: core subjects)

4A MTL, Maths EL, CH, Phy, Bio

4B ML/TL, Maths, D&T EL, CL, CH, A Maths, Bio

4C MTL EL, CH, Maths, Science, POA

4D MTL, Art EL, CH, Maths, Science, POA

4E MTL, D&T, F&N EL, CH, Maths, Science

4F MTL, POA EL, Maths, A Maths, Art

4G MTL, D&T, F&N EL, Maths, Science

4H BMTL, CPA, D&T, EBS

EL, Maths, Science

5A ML, TL, Science EL, CL, Maths, CH, POA

5B MTL, POA, D&T, F&N EL, Maths, CH, Science

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Time is running out

Term 1 & 2

LessonsMotivation& Study Skills workshopsCommon & Class TestsEvening

Revision ProgMid-year Exams

June holidays

O-level MTL Exams

Complete Art/D&T/

F&N Coursework

Term 3Intensive RevisionO/N-level

Oral / Listening CompreEvening Revision

ProgPrelim Exams

Sep hols: N-level

Term 44E/5N Prelim Exams cont’d

Intensive Coaching

Evening RevisionO/N-level

Practical & Written Exams

At most 7 months to complete syllabus!

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How you can plan your way to your desired future

• Answer these questions– Where would you like to go after secondary

school? (JC/MI/Poly/ITE, which course)• Check out poly websites or MOE website

(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)

– What you need to get there? (entry criteria)• Tip: EL & Maths are critical!

– What to work on this year?• Tip: Clear MTL by June (4E5N)• Tip: Excel in Art/D&T/F&N by working on

coursework component early and consistently

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How you can plan your way to your desired future

• For (NA) students, make the right choice between Sec 5N and Higher Nitec:– Identify your strong and weak subjects,

especially EL, mathematics, science, humanities

– Determine your preferred learning style that helps you excel: Hands-on vs exam-oriented

– Chart your preferred educational & career path: university vs polytechnic

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Special support for Sec 4 & 5

students• New timetable structure• Motivation & study skills workshops

(Jan)• Academic Support Programme (ASP)

– Afternoon Remedial (term time)– Evening Self-Study (prior to exams)– Mar, June & Sep extended programme

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Ideal performance trend

% Passes Mean Subject Grade (MSG)

Prelim exams

O/N-level exams

Mid-year examsSec 3

SA2

Prelim exams

O/N-level exams

Mid-year examsSec 3 SA2

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Your habits

• For students working part-time, approach the General Office for financial assistance

• Develop good sleeping habits and get at least 6 hours of sleep

• Cultivate study habits to revise your work regularly and consistently to avoid last-minute preparation

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How to work your way to your desired future

• Pay attention to the 3As– Attendance: Be present and punctual– Attention: Get enough sleep & nutrition so

that he/she can focus on learning– Attitude: Foster habits of self-discipline and

consistent work, e.g. completing homework, constant practiceName PSLE JAE L1R4 Attendance

Student A 169 7 189Student B 135 10 189Student C 174 34 180Student D 181 33 174

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TWSS: Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future

We can make a difference!

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TWSS: Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future

We can make a difference!

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Character-building at Teck Whye Secondary SchoolSimple and basic habits like being punctual, paying attention in lessons, revising my work, respecting teachers and following their advice made all the difference to me.

Syasya RifqahThe New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner

“It is the little things and habits of

punctuality, paying attention and being

respectful that matters when it comes to being

successful.”

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On giving back and helping her juniorsI return to Teck Whye Secondary every Friday, when I can, to train with my juniors. Iwant to share with them my experiences and in the process,pass on the values and skills tohelp them succeed as well.

Her advice to her juniors:“Whatever your background and circumstances, do

not give in to negativity. Believe in yourself and work towards your dream. There is no short-cut to success; hard work and perseverance are critical.

Failure is only temporary, but if you give up and do nothing, then failure becomes permanent.”

Syasya RifqahThe New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner

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