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Sec 3 Subject
Combination
Normal
(Academic)
Stream
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Objectives of Briefing
Provide information on the Sec 2 subjects
allocation process, criteria, Sec 3 subject
combinations.
Raise awareness about the Post-Sec Courses.
Help parents and students to make informed
decision.
Provide an avenue for dialogue and clarification
before exercising option in Oct 2018.
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Subject Combination Allocation
Guidelines
Merit
Overall percentage at Sec 2 and subject
eligibility criteria
Choice
Rank order – 1st choice will be considered
if your results meet the subject criteria
Vacancy
Availability of teachers
Take-up rate
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How are subject
combinations derived?
Combinations are reviewed annually based on:
1. Available staff and physical resources.
2. Observations on the strengths and aptitudes
of students.
3. Requirements for JC and Poly courses.
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2017 Assessment
Continual
Assessments (CA)
Semestral
Assessments (SA)
Class tests
Key assignments
Mid Year exams
End of Year exams
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Promotion Criteria
• Promotion from Sec 2 N(A) to 3 N(A):
– Pass in English and 2 other subjects
OR
– Pass any 4 subjects
• Lateral Transferred to 3 Express:
– Meet promotion criteria from 2 N(A) to 3 N(A)
AND
– ≥ 70% in average for all subjects
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Educational
pathways
to Upper
Secondary
&
Higher
Education
after GCE
N-Levels
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Career Aspirations
https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/ecgnbrss/home
Northbrooks Educational & Career
Guidance (ECG) Portal
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Career Aspirations
My Skills Future Portal
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html
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2 Years
Sec 2 N(A)
GCE N-Level
Polytechnic Foundation Programme
University
Sec 5 N(A)
Sec 3 N(A)
Sec 4 N(A)
1 Year
Direct Entry
Scheme to Poly Nitec
Polytechnic
3 Years Diploma
10 Weeks
Preparation
Programme +
2 Years Higher
Nitec1 Year
GCE O Level2 Years
Higher
Nitec
JC/MI
2-3 Years GCE A Level
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Sec 2 N (A)*
Sec 3 Express
GCE O-Level
Polytechnics
Junior Colleges/
Centralised Institute
University
Institute of Technical Education
Private Schools and Institutions
Sec 4 Express
2-3 years GCE A-Level
3 years Diploma
1-2 years Nitec/ Higher
Nitec
DSA-JC EAE
*For successful lateral transfer
cases only
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Educational
pathways
to
Secondary
5N(A)
&
Higher
Education
after GCE
‘N’ Levels
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Admission
to
Secondary
5 N(A)
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Aggregate Computation
To be eligible for Secondary 5N(A), the
following N-Level results are required:
EL ≤ Grade 5
MA ≤ Grade 5
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
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Admission
to
Polytechnic
Foundation
Programme
(PFP)
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Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (PFP)
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Group 1* Courses
• EL ≤ Grade 3
• MA ≤ Grade 3
• ELMAB3 ≤ 11
Group 2* Courses
• EL ≤ Grade 2
• MA ≤ Grade 3
• ELMAB3 ≤ 11
Aggregate Computation Criteria
EL English
MA Mathematics
B3 Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA
*The classification of Group 1 and 2 courses can be found
at https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html
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ITE
Higher
Nitec
Direct-Entry
Scheme to
Polytechnic
Programme
(DPP)
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Applied Sciences, Engineering
and Info-Communications
Technology Courses
EL ≤ Grade 4
MA ≤ Grade 4
3 other subjects ≤ Grade 5
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
Business &
Services Courses
Aggregate Computation Criteria
EL English
MA Mathematics
B3 Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA
EL ≤ Grade 3
MA ≤ Grade 4
3 other subjects ≤ Grade 5
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
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Admission
to
Institute of
Technical
Education
(ITE)
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Aggregate Computation
Different categories of NITEC courses come with
different entry requirements.
Admission is based on ITE Aggregate Points of 4
best GCE N-Level subjects
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Bonus Points
CCA Grade
Excellent grade + 2 bonus points
Good grade + 1 bonus point
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SECONDARY 3
SUBJECT COMBINATION
EXERCISE
Normal (Academic)
2018
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Selection of
Sec 3 Subject Combinations
What are some factors you and your child should consider ?
Subject Interest
(passion & career)
Subject Competence
(academic performance)
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Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)
Combinations
Combined
Humanities
Combined
ScienceElective
6 subjects EL MTE
Math
Social Studies &
Geography elective
OR
Social Studies &
History elective
Phy & Chem
OR
Bio & Chem
Design &
Technology
OR
Food &
Nutrition
OR
Art
OR
Additional
Math
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Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)
Subject Allocation Criteria
SubjectCriteria
(Based on Sec 2 Overall Results)
Additional
MathematicsA good pass* in Maths
* A good pass in a subject depends on the overall performance of the cohort.
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2018 Subject Combination Exercise
Timeline
Timeline Description
Term 4 Week 7(Late Oct 2018)
Online Submission of Subject
Combinations
Term 4 Week 9 Release of Selection Results
Appeal Period
Mid-Nov 2018 Release of Appeal Results
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Subject Combination Exercise
Additional Information
Subjects are allocated based on Merit, Demand,
Student’s Choice and School’s resources.
All the elective subjects offered are subjected to a
minimum class size.
For Food & Nutrition and Design & Technology,
there is a maximum class size of 20 each.
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Frequently
Asked
Questions
(FAQs)
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How do the students exercise their option?
Students will log into the online streaming portal to
exercise their option. Details will be given out at a later
date.
FAQ 1
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Can I appeal if my child does not get his/her
choice of subject combination?
Yes, you may submit an appeal form to the school by the
appeal deadline. However, we would like to emphasize
the success of the appeal process depends on Merit,
Vacancy, Demand and School’s resources.
Do note that in order to take more demanding subjects
like Additional Math at Upper Secondary level, your child
is required to have good foundation in Math at Lower
Secondary level.
FAQ 2
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Which subject is easier to score:
Geography, History or Literature?
Every subject has its rigour and requirement.
A student can do well in a subject as long as he/she
has the aptitude and willingness to put in effort.
FAQ 3
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What are the requirements for taking subjects with
Coursework such as Art, D/T and F/N?
The Coursework examination for each subject requires
students to work on a long-term project which begins in
January of the examination year.
It requires students to have good time management skills
and diligence.
FAQ 4
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The bonus points are used for ranking of students during
the Posting Procedure. They are not taken into
consideration in determining whether applicants are
eligible for courses under the JAE. Applicants cannot
use the bonus points to reduce your raw aggregate
points to qualify for a JC/MI/Poly/ITE course for which
they are not eligible for.
FAQ 5
What is the use of the bonus points from HMTL
and CCA for JC and Polytechnic courses?
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Other
Useful
Information
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Good Practices
Look into your child’s interests, passion, career
aspirations and strengths.
Communicate with your child.
Gather information on possible future pathways.
Encourage your child to maintain a Champion
Learning mindset.
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How can your child prepare well?
1. Have regular attendance in school.
2. Have good attitude in class work and homework.
3. Know their personal interests and strengths well.
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How can you help as parents?
1. Talk to your child to discover his/her
favourite subjects.
2. Respect your child as he/she may not be
inclined towards certain subjects and allow
him/her to pursue his/her interests.
3. Give him/her encouragement and keep an
open mind.
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Communication & Feedback
School Website:
www.northbrookssec.moe.edu.sg
Email: [email protected]
Student Handbook
Letters to Parents
Phone: 6752 4311
Partnership with School
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