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A race to your desired future: Pacing yourself to peak
performance20.03.2012
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
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
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!
Flexibility for N(A) students
New pathways to polytechnic
1 year
10 weeks
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
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 )
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
TWSS: Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
We can make a difference!
TWSS: Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
We can make a difference!
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.”
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
A race to your desired future: Pacing yourself to peak
performance20.03.2012