2021 SECONDARY 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Students’ Briefing 14 October 2020
Sec 3 Subject Combinations • Subject combinations designed to benefit students when they progress to JC, CI, Polytechnics or ITE. • Number of students in a particular subject combination may change due to results obtained and choices made. • Subjects offered are dependent on availability of resources and demand. Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Subject Combinations for 3Exp 2021 Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Sec 3 Express Compulsory subjects 1. English Language 2. Mother Tongue 3. Mathematics 4. Combined Humanities (Choose one ) – Social Studies & Geography Elective – Social Studies & History Elective – Social Studies & Literature Elective 5. Science (student’s choice) Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Combination 1a Combination 1b Combination 2 Combination 3 (8-Subject option) (7-Subject option) (7-Subject option) (6 -Subject option) 5. Chemistry Chemistry Choose one : Choose one : • Science • Science (Physics & Chemistry) (Physics & Chemistry) Or Or (Chemistry & Biology) (Chemistry & Biology) 6. Choose one : Choose one : Choose one : Choose one : • Physics • Physics • Literature in English • Literature in English • Biology • Biology • History • History • Geography • Geography • Design & Technology • Design & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Food & Nutrition • Art • Art • ESS • ESS 7. Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics 8. Choose one : • Economics OR • Geography OR • History OR • Literature in English
Combination 1a (8-subject option) 5 th subject Chemistry 6 th subject Physics OR Biology 7 th subject Additional Mathematics 8 th subject Economics OR Geography OR History OR Literature Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Combination 1b (7-subject option) 5 th subject Chemistry 6 th subject Physics OR Biology 7 th subject Additional Mathematics Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Combination 2 (7-subject option) 5 th subject 6 th subject 7 th subject Science Choose one : Additional Maths (Physics & Chemistry) Geography OR History (Biology & Chemistry) Literature in English D&T F&N Art ESS Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Combination 3 (6 -subject option) 5 th subject 6 th subject Science Choose one : Geography (Physics & Chemistry) History OR Literature in English (Biology & Chemistry) D&T F&N Art ESS Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Entry Criteria for 3Exp Options • Additional Math Obtain a good pass in Math • Pure Science option Strong aptitude for Science • Economics Obtain a good pass in English Language • Literature in English Obtain a pass in Literature • Geography Obtain a pass in Geography • History Obtain a pass in History Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Entry Criteria for 3Exp Options • D&T Based on students’ preference and merit • F&N Based on teachers’ recommendation on Art student aptitude & attitude for the subject • ESS Obtain Silver in NAPFA Test (at least 4 points in 2.4 km run) • Certified medically fit for physical/ competitive activities • Recommendation by PE teachers Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Allocation of Humanities Electives • If Literature in English is chosen, ONLY Geography or History may be allocated as the elective. • If Geography is chosen, ONLY Literature or History may be allocated as the elective. • If History is chosen, ONLY Literature or Geography may be allocated as the elective. Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Schedule Letter to Parents on finalised subject Distribute combinations on 14 Oct Students will receive Letter to parents and a hardcopy subject options form. Online Submission of subject options 21 Oct through e-streaming portal Students to submit their subject options online, using computer terminals in the Computer Labs. Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Schedule Acknowledgement by Parents/Guardians Parent/Guardian to acknowledge student’s 23 Oct subject options by signing on the subject (Confirm option form during PTM. during PTM with FT) Release of streaming results 4 Nov • Refer to noticeboard outside General From 9 am Office OR • Check online through e-streaming portal Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Schedule Deadline for appeals 5 Nov • Submit online appeal form via the school By 5 pm website Release of appeal results 9 Nov • Refer to noticeboard outside General From 9 am Office OR • Check online through e-streaming portal Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Sec 3 Subject Option 21 th Oct (Wed) • 1020 - 1055 – 2F, 2G to key in options. Comp Lab 1 – 2F Comp Lab 2 – 2G • 1055 - 1130 – 2D, 2E to key in options. Comp Lab 1 – 2D Comp Lab 2 – 2E • Bring along the hardcopy of the subject option form on that day Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Streaming Criteria • Rank by Merit • Allocate according to Choice • Based on the subject chosen and depending on vacancies available, a cut-off will be determined which is dependent on the average marks of cohort. Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Factors to consider • Requirements at next level of education eg. JC, CI, polytechnic and ITE courses • Interest and aptitude in subjects • Students who performed well in Science are strongly encouraged to take up Pure Science combinations Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Factors to consider • Students who performed well in their overall results should be able to cope with the demands of 8-subject combination • Holistic education - balance between academic studies, CCAs and school activities Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
Make your choices based on ability and interest in subjects NOT based on your friends’ choices! Resilience ~ Integrity ~ Compassion ~ Innovation ~ Continual Learning
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