Secondary Three Normal (NA/NT)Subject CombinationExercise 2021

Parents’ Briefing 28 July 2021 (Wednesday)5.45 pm – 6.15 pm

Focus:

• Purpose

• Promotion Criteria

• Tentative Sec 3N Subject Combinations for 2022

• Important Information

• Process of Subject Combination Exercise

• Important Dates

Attention:

At the end of Secondary 2, all students will take part in the Online Subject Combination Exercise to pursue a particular course from Secondary 3 to Secondary 4/5.

Level Criteria ( min requirement)

Sec 2 Normal Academic Passed EL and 2 other subjects or Passed 4 subjects

Sec 2 Normal Technical Passed 2 subjects, including EL or Maths

Promotion Criteria

Tentative Secondary Three Normal

Subject Combinations for 2022

Tentative Subject Combinations for Sec 3 Normal Academic 2022

NO. SUBJECTS

1 English Language

2 Mother Tongue ( Chinese / Malay / Tamil / Others)

3 Mathematics

4 Combined Science ( Physics / Chemistry)

5 Humanities Social Studies & Geography

Choose 1

Social Studies & History

6 Elective (non coursework/coursework)

Principles of Accounts Choose 1

English Literature

Art*

Design & Technology*

Nutrition and Food Science*

* are coursework subjects

Important information for all Normal Academic (NA)

1. Out-of-Stream Subjects (OSS)* that are currently offered are EnglishLanguage, Mother Tongue, Mathematics and Science

– NA students are eligible to take the OSS subjects, subjects at higher levelif they meet the school-based criteria of 75% or better for the subject(overall) and 60% or better for overall %.

– These students can take up to a maximum of 3 OSS subjects.

2. For current SBB students who are taking higher level subject(s),

– NA offering Exp would need to score 50% or better for the higher levelsubject to be eligible for the OSS in Secondary 3

* OSS are offering of subjects at a higher level, for example NA students offering Exp Math orNT students offering NA EL.

Tentative Subject Combinations for Sec 3 Normal Technical 2022

NO. SUBJECTS

1 English Language

2 Basic Mother Tongue ( Chinese / Malay / Tamil)

3 Mathematics

4 Computer Applications

5 Elective 1 Science Choose 1

Elements of Business Skills*

6 Elective 2 Art * Choose 1

Design & Technology*

Nutrition and Food Science *

Music*

* are coursework subjects

Important information for all Normal Technical (NT)

1. Out-of-Stream Subjects (OSS)* that are currently offered are English Language,Mother Tongue, Mathematics and Science

– NT students are eligible to take the OSS subjects, subjects at higher level if theymeet the school-based criteria of 75% or better for the subject (overall) and 60%or better for overall % for all subjects.

– Each students can take up to a maximum of 3 OSS subjects.

2. For existing SBB students, they will continue with the corresponding

higher level subjects at upper secondary to further deepen their content

and skills mastery in those subject as long at they score 60% or better for the

subject at the end of secondary 2.

3. For Non- SBB students who qualify for out-of-stream subjects, they will still need

to choose a subject combination. The school will engage the students/parents

based on their decision on out-of-stream subject thereafter. To qualify for out of

stream subjects, the student will need to score at least 75% for overall.

Factors for parents to consider when selecting subject combinations

• Discuss with your child.

• Do not decide for your child.

• Select a subject combination according to your child’s

ability and interest so that he/she can do well and

move onto a course of his/her choice in Post

Secondary Education.

Subject Preference Survey 2021

• Survey was conducted for the mixed stream Sec 2 classes during the period of 31 May 2021 – 4 June 2021

• The survey was conducted via SLS.

Normal Academic

• 51.6% of students expressed an interest in Social Studies and Geography.

Normal Academic

• 35.9% of students expressed an interest in Design and Technology.

4.7%

Nutrition and Food Science

Normal Technical

• 64.7% of students expressed an interest in Elements of Business Skills (EBS).

Normal Technical

• 58.8% of students expressed an interest in Nutrition and Food Science.

Nutrition and Food Science

Process of Subject Combination Allocation

• Allocation of subject combination will be based on the principles of: Merit

Vacancy

Choice

• Being eligible for a particular course does not guaranteeyour child will be offered the course. It depends on thevacancy that the particular course has.

(e.g. 20 vacancies for Art/Design & Technology/Nutrition &Food Science.

Process of Subject Combination Allocation

• In the event there is a high demand for a certaincombination, vacancies will be filled according to the orderof merit.

• There must be a critical mass for a subject combination tobe offered.

• The Subject Combination Exercise in October will be basedon the Overall results and not just on the End-of-YearExamination results.

IMPORTANT DATESDate Details Remarks

31 May to 4 June Subject Preference Survey Via SLS

28 July Subject Combinations Briefing for parents

Via Zoom

8 Oct – 13 Oct Year End Exam

14 Oct 2021 Briefing on Subject Combinations for students

Use of Form SG for the exercise.

25 Oct 2021 HS Promotion Exercise Commencement of Actual Subject Allocation Exercise from 29 Oct to 1 Nov

• Deadline for Actual Subject Combination registration is on 5pm, 1 Nov (Mon). Results for Subject Combination allocation is on 5 Nov, 1 pm.

• Appeal period is from 5 Nov to 8 Nov • Students who did not submit their combinations successfully will be assigned a subject

combination based on vacancies.

Step 1: SCHOOL WEBSITE https://hougangsec.moe.edu.sg/quick-links/for-parents

Step 2 : Click Quick Links (see dotted box)

Step 3 : Quick Links For Parents sec-2-subject-combination-exercise-2021

Step 4 : To find out more > click to find out more about the subject

Subject Name Email

English & Literature Mdm S Chitradevi s_chitradevi@moe.edu.sg

Mother Tongue Ms Jesmine Chung (VP) jesmine_chung_kah_min@moe.edu.sg

Mathematics Mr Chow Poh Boon chow_poh_boon@moe.edu.sg

Science Mr Quek Yong Cai quek_yong_cai@moe.edu.sg

Humanities Mr Andy Koh Min Chit andy_koh_min_chit@moe.edu.sg

Aesthetics & Technology (D&T, ART, F&N)

Mr Mohamed Fahizel mohamed_fahizel@moe.edu.sg

For Streaming Related Matters

Mr V Muthoo ElangovanMr Chow Poh BoonMr Daniel Tan Chin Juay

elangovan_v_muthoo@moe.edu.sgchow_poh_boon@moe.edu.sgtan_chin_juay_daniel@moe.edu.sg

For further clarifications, please contact the following personnel:

ANY QUESTIONS ?

Thank you!