Sec 3 Academic Briefing for Sec 2 Express Students Friday, 13 April 2018 1
OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION Objectives of Session Subjects offered in Sec 3 Streaming Process Promotion Criteria Post secondary Options Q & A 2
OBJECTIVES Information about subjects to be offered in Sec 3 Rationale for choices offered Criteria students need to meet Select subjects wisely 3
SUBJECTS OFFERED English Mother Tongue Mathematics Combined Humanities 1 to 2 Science Subject(s) 2 Other subjects (Electives) 4
COMBINED HUMANITIES Elective (Choose ONE) Social History Studies Geography Literature in English 5
SCIENCE SUBJECTS 2 Pure Sciences Chemistry + Physics Chemistry + Biology 1 Pure & 1 Combined Science Physics + Science (Biology/Chemistry) Chemistry + Science (Physics/Biology) 1 Combined Science Science (Physics/Chemistry) Science (Chemistry/Biology) 6
OTHER ELECTIVES Design & Technology Food & Nutrition Principles of Accounts Additional Mathematics 7
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 8
SUBJECT CRITERIA Subject / Criteria Combination Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 65% Pure Chem OR Phy Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 70% Pure Chem AND Phy Sec 2 Maths and Science overall ≥ 70% Pure Chem AND BIO Sec 2 EL overall ≥ 65% Sec 2 Maths MYE, EOY ≥ 60% AND ≥ 60% in Add Maths Algebra component Sec 2 EL and E Lit overall ≥ 60%, teachers’ C Hum (E Lit) recommendation More demanding subjects / combinations Criteria to ensure students are able to manage in Upper Sec 9
RATIONALE FOR CHOICES/COMBINATIONS Offer optimum variety of options that open many pathways after secondary school Offer as many choices that may cater to students’ interest and aptitude The number of options and combinations depends on availability of resources and personnel 10
HOW DO YOU GET THE SUBJECTS OF YOUR CHOICE? Overall Performance for the Year Results for subjects with specific criteria Subjects which are over-subscribed will be awarded to students based on results All optional subjects will only be offered if a reasonable number of students opted for them Input from Sec 2 subject teachers 11
MODULAR SUBJECTS Stream Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Exp History Geography D & T Food & Consumer Education Students must give their best effort during the semester for these subjects 12
PROMOTION CRITERIA CRITERIA Promotion to Sec 3 Express Pass in English and overall pass in the average of all subjects Do not meet the passing criteria laterally transferred to Sec 3 NA no retention in Sec 2 Express 13
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS WISELY Think about what you like to do/ study (not what your best friends like!) Analyse your strengths and weaknesses based on your academic performance so far Ask yourself what you REALLY want to do after Secondary School 14
WHAT’S NEXT?? Give yourself more options by starting your journey (revise, study, etc ..) now Be conscientious so that you are well- prepared for your examinations Work with your teachers. 15
WHEN DO I DECIDE ON THE OPTIONS? After the End-of-Year Examinations Another briefing/ reminder will be conducted for students before the end of the school year 16
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR ‘O’ -LEVEL STUDENTS Workforce University Ready GCE ‘A Polytechnic ITE Technical Levels Diploma Diploma Junior College / ITE (Higher Nitec) Polytechnics Millennia Institute GCE ‘O’ Levels 17
JUNIOR COLLEGES & MILLENNIA INSTITUTE Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ Level examination Length of Cut-off Points: study: To enter a JC: JCs – 2 years L1R5 <= 20 To enter MI: MI – 3 years L1R4 <= 20 18
ADMISSION CRITERIA TO JC L1R5 for JC Courses ( 20 pts) L1 English OR First Language Higher Mother Tongue R5 1. Mathematics Relevant 5 2. Science subjects 3. Combined Humanities 4. Any other GCE ‘O’ subjects* 5. Any other GCE ‘O’ subjects* CCA Used as bonus points 19
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION EXERCISE (DSA-JC) To promote holistic education by giving participating schools greater flexibility in selecting students while holding to the key principles of transparency and meritocracy 20
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION EXERCISE (DSA-JC) To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of student achievements and talents in seeking admission at the pre-university level 21
POLYTECHNICS Courses focus on the development of Singapore industry-relevant competencies Polytechnic Ngee Ann Curriculum is practice-oriented and Polytechnic allow the building of a strong Temasek theoretical foundation and enable Polytechnic direct application of knowledge and skills to real work Nanyang Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Students graduate with a Diploma 22
ARTS INSTITUTES Courses are hands-on with a focus in the visual and performing arts (e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music) Students graduate with a Diploma 23
ADMISSION CRITERIA TO POLY ELR2B2 for Poly Courses ( 26 pts) EL English • Mathematics • Humanities R2 • Science • Art Relevant 2 • D & T • POA subjects B2 Any other 2 subjects CCA Used as bonus points Meet the minimum entry requirements for the respective courses 24
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) To allow the polytechnics greater flexibility to select students on criteria other than examination results, thus allowing a wider range of talents to be recognised 25
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) To allow students who are interested in, and who have the aptitude for applied learning, to confirm places in polytechnic courses prior to taking their GCE O-Level examinations 26
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) Five participating polytechnics Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic 27
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) For Polytechnic bound 4E5N students Polytechnics select students based on aptitudes and interests before release of O-level results Up to 15% of total Polytechnic intake Successful applicants receive conditional offers, subject to: ELR2B2: 26 or better at O-levels, AND Met minimum entry requirements for polytechnic course 28
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) EAE Eligibility Criteria and Requirements: All Singapore Citizens / Permanent Resident students registered for O-levels Portfolio, interview, aptitude tests (depending on polytechnic and course) BMSS will be preparing ALL 4E5N students to apply for EAE 29
EARLY ADMISSION TO POLY EXERCISE (EAE) Period Stage June Application Jul – Aug Selection • Polytechnics call students for interviews and/or aptitude tests Aug Offer & Acceptance (by students) Aug - Oct Withdrawal • Students can withdraw to participate in JAE 30
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS Attend school regularly Be fully present in lessons (attentive, participative) Clear goal in mind (what is after secondary school?) Own learning (complete homework on time, review targets) Consistency (reviewing work, revision) Persevere 31
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? Help guide children’s goal setting (tests, exams, post-secondary, career) Help review children’s targets and progress Help structure study time after school Help provide conducive environment for study at home after school Help ensure children attend school, even after end-of-year exams 32
CONTACT US! Call : 6474 8934 Email : bmss@moe.edu.sg 33
Mor More inf e info o on Up on Upper per Sec Sec Subje Subjects cts 34
Sc Scien ience ce 35
Why study Science? "Studying science will broaden your understanding of the world around you, may allow you to influence and develop accepted scientific knowledge, and will give you the skills needed to approach most matters in a reasoned and analytical manner." Dr. Zac Sloman, Gatsby Business-Science Fellow, Nottingham (Subject: PhD Chemistry) 36
Future Course Choices Opportunities to pursue Science courses in Medical Sciences Polytechnics and Engineering subsequently to embark Courses on Science related careers Media & Design Health Sciences Courses Chemical & Life Sciences Information Maritime Studies Technology 37
Sciences offered [Express] a) Chemistry & Physics b) Chemistry & Biology c) Chemistry & Science (Phy/Bio) d) Physics & Science (Bio/Chem) e) Science (Phy/Chem) f) Science (Bio/Chem) 38
Chemistry • Students will learn about the basic properties of matter , and to predict and explain how elements change when they react to form new substances • Syllabus focuses: Finite life of world’s resources and need for recycling and conversation Economic considerations of chemical industry Social, health and safety issues related to chemical industry Importance of chemicals in industry and everyday life • Chemistry at ‘A’ levels is required for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy in local universities 39
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