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Secondary 2 SOE Talk 17 July 2020

(The slides used for this session can be accessed via Parents Gateway)

Highlight key considerations when deciding on subject

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Provide information about subjects for which choice is given and options must be exercised Clarify doubts regarding the year end Subject Option Exercise (SOE)

Flow of Events

Address by Vice Principal, Ms Deborah Tan Briefing by ECG Counsellor, Ms Jolene Lim Briefing by Head of Applied Studies Department, Mrs Juliana Ng Briefing by Head of Humanities Department, Mr Timothy Boay Briefing by Subject Head of Humanities Department, Ms Anna Cai Briefing by Head of English Department, Mrs Farhain Aidil Briefing by Subject Head of Science Department, Mr Traven Loh Briefing by Head of Applied Studies Department, Mrs Juliana Ng

Address by Vice Principal Ms Deborah Tan

4/5 Year Secondary Programme

Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4 Sec 5

Transiting to Sec School Subject Options for Sec 3 GCE ‘N’/ ‘O’ Level Exam Journey GCE ‘O’ Level Exam

En End d of Se f Sec c 2

Pro Promotion motion Cr Crite iteria ria 2N( N(A) A)

Criteria Status Performed exceptionally well

• At least 70% or higher in average

for all subjects Transferred to Sec 3 Exp Met minimum criteria

• Pass EL and 2 other subjects
• Pass in any 4 subjects

Promoted to Sec 3 N(A) Did not meet minimum criteria Advanced to 3 N(A) Retained in Sec 2 N(A) Transferred to Sec 3 N(T)

4 Key Guiding Questions

• 1. Strengths
• What am I good in? What are my strengths?
• 2. Aspirations
• What do I want to do after secondary school?
• 3. Manageability
• What curriculum load can I cope with?
• 4. Eligibility
• Do I meet the criteria to offer the subject?

4 K 4 Key ey Gu Guidi iding ng Qu Quest estions ions

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Post secondary pathways for students on the Normal courses

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Li Links nks to to in information formation

Refer to https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html for the full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements. Refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher- nitec/direct-entry-scheme-to-polytechnic-programme for more information. Information about subjects from Singapore Examination and Assessment Board website https://www.seab.gov.sg/

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Core

Discipline Option Choice By Offer

EL MTL MA Social Studies

(Half of Elec Hum)

Science 1 subject Humanities 1 subject POA/Applied Studies 1 subject Combined Elective (compulsory) CH-BI/ PH-CH GE/ HI/ Lit in Eng DT/ FN/POA AR Mathematics Nil Nil A MA

Normal (Academic) Course

Subjects highlighted in red are also SBB subjects (i.e. study of these subjects at N(A)/ Exp levels are offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria)

Important decision for parents whose child is currently

• n Subject-based banding (SBB) programme, or are
• ffered Out-of-Stream (OOS) subject at Sec 3

Qns: Should my child continue to be on the SBB programme or take up OOS subjects offered by the school at Upper Secondary level?

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For students on N(A) course offering Exp level subjects, GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results may be combined to compute the aggregate score, for merit-based admission into PFP and DPP

Grade Conversion Table for ‘O’ Level to ‘N’ Level Grade

GCE ‘O’ Level Grade GCE ‘N’ Level Grade A1 – B3 1 B4 – C6 2 D7 E8 (for DPP only) 3

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Make an appointment to meet your child’s Form Teachers to discuss possible subject options

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Th Than ank k you you

Briefing by ECG Counsellor Ms Jolene Lim

Objectives

The objectives of the briefing are to provide parents/guardians with:

• Guide in making informed decisions
• Information on Post-Secondary Education Options
• Practical ways to support their children’s Education and

Career Guidance journey

The 3 ECG Questions

Practical Guiding Questions

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Meeting the Future Me

What you are Good at

Strengths, Skills, Talents

What you Love

Interests, Passion Personality Career Personality & Preferences – are you someone who prefers to work with people, data, things or ideas?

What the World Needs

What does the world need that matches what I am good at and what I love to do? What is out there in the world? What do I care strongly about (Values)?

Who Am I?

Career Interest Profile

Source: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/assessment.html

Where Do I Want to Go?

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/education-guide/education-landscape/landscape-overview.html

Multiple Pathways for NA Students

GCE N-Level Examinations (NA) University or Workplace

1 year Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) raw ELMAB3 12

(also obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3 for courses in Group 1, including Grade 2 or better for EL in courses for in Group 2)

3 years Polytechnic

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3 (or 2) years Polytechnic 2 years Direct-Entry- Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) raw ELMAB3 19

(Also met course-specific entry requirements) Selected Higher Nitec Courses at ITE

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2 years Nitec Course 2 years Higher Nitec Course 2 / 3 years Polytechnic

ITE EAE

1 year NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) raw ELMAB3 15

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NAFA 1 year Sec 5NA to take the GCE O- Level exam raw ELMAB3 19 & at least Grade 5 for all subjects used in computation Multiple Pathways for O- Level Students

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Where Do I Want to Go?

For more information, please visit: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html

For students with an aptitude for

hands-on learning

National ITE Certification (Nitec) Higher National ITE Certification (Higher Nitec)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For more information: please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic

Courses are hands-on and focus on preparing students for work Students graduate with a Diploma in specific area of study.

Polytechnics

How can I I en enter a Poly lytechnic?

Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Using Sec 4N(A) Level results

Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Proceed to Sec 5N(A and using ‘O’ Level results

Enter Polytechnic via the Joint Admissions Exercise or Early Admission Exercise (JAE, EAE)

Proceed to ITE and using Nitec/Higher Nitec results

Enter Polytechnic via the Joint Polytechnic

Proceed to ITE and using course-specific aptitudes

Enter Polytechnic via Early Admissions

Polytechnics

For students considering Secondary 5 GCE O Levels

ITE

Higher Nitec (JAE/EAE) / Nitec (JIE ‘O’/EAE)

Polytechnic

Diploma (JAE/EAE)

Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)

JC/MI

A-Level/ IB Diploma (JAE/DSA-JC)

Arts Institutions NAFA/LASALLE

Diploma (Apply direct)

University (Degree)

JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission Exercise JIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise

Work and Lifelong Learning

Where Do I Want to Go?

For students considering the Arts Institutions (NAFA & Lasalle)

Courses are hands-on with a focus

• n the visual and performing arts

(e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music). Students graduate with a Diploma. All diploma programmes are publicly-funded.

The Arts Institutions

• In 2019, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) introduced

a NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) for Secondary 4 N(A) students.

• A bridging course that prepares students for a successful

enrolment and completion of a diploma course at NAFA.

NAFA Foundation Programme

For more information, please visit: https://www.nafa.edu.sg/courses/part-time/nafa- foundation-programme

Institutions Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) The Lasalle College of the Arts

Specialised Programme Offered

• 3D Design
• Arts Management
• Design and Media
• Fine Art
• Fashion Studies
• Dance
• Music
• Theatre
• Design
• Fine arts
• Film
• Media art
• Fashion
• Dance
• Music
• Theatre

Websites https://www.nafa.edu.sg/ http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/ Criteria *For Dance, Music and Theatre (Mandarin Drama) courses, the minimum English grade required is D7. *Refer to the institution’s website for selection criteria

The Arts Institutions

How may I journey with my child? (Resources)

Supportive Parent

• 1. MySkillsFuture Portal

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Know Yourself Browse Occupations

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Useful ECG Resource

• 2. Parent’s ECG Guidebook

This publication supports parents with tips and advice on ECG, and considerations at key education stages to guide their children.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide

Useful ECG Resource

• 3. The Next Step Forward

This e-book illustrates how 54 individuals go through diverse education and career pathways There are many options our students can choose and succeed. https://www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward

Useful ECG Resource

Reflect on the Experiences

Everyone has a different pathway & journey

Discover who you are Navigate pathways with confidence Making informed decisions and own them Keep Learning. Be Resilient

ECG Roadmap

• Name: Ms Joleen Lim
• Day: Every Tuesday (Odd week) Thursday

(Even week)

• Venue: Education and Career Guidance Room

at D04-01

• Contact: lim_chooi_hong@schools.gov.sg
• Appointment

 Walk in  Direct email to ECGC  Through Form Teachers  Submit ECG Request Form: https://go.gov.sg/ecgcmsjo

ECG Counsellor’s Availability

ECG Request Form

Tha hank nk yo you

Briefing by Subject Head of Humanities Department

Mdm Anna Cai

cai_shihui_anna@schools.gov.sg

N LEVEL HUMANITIES (Subject Overview)

SOCIAL STUDIES

(compulsory)

ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY ELECTIVE HISTORY ELECTIVE EL LITERATURE

CHOOSE ONE:

not considered a Humanities subject

POA

not considered a Humanities subject

HUMANITIES

ASSESSMENT FORMAT + TOPICS TAUGHT

Living in a Diverse Society

Being Part

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Globalised World Exploring Citizenship and Governance

SOCIAL STUDIES ( compulsory for all students)

1 paper (50%) 1 hr 45 mins

• 1. Source-Based

Case Study

• 2. Structured

Response Questions

GEOGRAPHY ( Offered as an Elective Humanities)

HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY) 1 PAPER (1hr40m)

Attitude

• Curious about the formation of

earth and physical environment

• Keen interest in global trends and

current affairs about society, economy and politics.

• Inquisitive, self directed and

reflective in seeking geographical insights.

Aptitude

• Able to make clear and reasonable

explanations.

• Able to make connections between

human-physical relationships at various scales.

• Able to make informed judgement

and sound decisions through analysis, synthesis and evaluation

• f geographical information.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY, IF YOU ARE:

HISTORY

( Offered as an Elective Humanities)

Attitude

• Empathetic – understands the reasons of

past developments without imposing judgement on present day norms.

• Balanced –considers and respects

different points of viewpoints.

• Enquiring – ask questions to uncover and

understand the past.

• Discerning – understand sources beyond

face value

Aptitude

• Able to make clear and reasonable

explanations and historical interpretation.

• Methodical – Employs comprehensive

effort when engaged in historical enquiry.

• Knowledgeable and familiar with key

forces and personalities that have shaped the world.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE HISTORY, IF YOU ARE:

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

( Offered as a non-Humanities subject)

2 papers 1 hr/2hrs

• 1. Structured

Questions

• 2. Preparing

Financial Statements

The Roles of Accounting The Accounting Information System Elements of the Financial Statements The Financial Statements Business Entities

Attitude

• Being interested in accounting

and aware of further pathways in accounting.

• Integrity and Objectivity in

business ethics.

• Social responsibility, and how it

can affect users of financial information.

Aptitude

• logical,
• methodical,
• consistent and
• accurate.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS, IF YOU ARE:

OR VISIT: http://www.seab.gov.sg For my information and details of the syllabus

Briefing by Head of English Department

Mrs Farhain Aidil

farhain_ahmad_bustami@schools.gov.sg

ELECTIVE LITERATURE GCE ‘O’ (2274) GCE ‘N’ (2177)

A student who has completed this course in Literature:

• will be able to critically and independently read,

analyse and appreciate literary texts;

• will be able to develop and effectively communicate

personal and critical responses to literary texts and

• thers’ views; and
• have read and appreciated literary texts from

different parts of the world, including works from the three main literary genres.

Desired Student Outcomes

AREAS OF STUDY IN LITERATURE

BY SECONDARY 2  PROSE

• SHORT STORIES
• NOVEL

 POETRY

• SEEN/

UNSEEN  DRAMA

UPPER SECONDARY  PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

FORMAT OF EXAM

For Elective Literature Paper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts 1 Hour 40 Minutes

PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

Section A: Prose [25%]

• For each of the six set texts in this section, one passage-

based question and two essay questions will be set.

• Candidates will answer one question [25%] based on
• ne of the six set texts.
• For every year of examination, one or two Singapore

texts will be set.

PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

Section B: Unseen Text [25%]

• There are no set texts in this section.
• There will be a choice of two unseen poems with one

question set on each poem.

• Candidates will answer one of the two questions [25%].
• For every year of examination, one question will be set
• n a Singapore text.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LITERATURE STUDENT?

• APTITUDE
• ATTITUDE

Be a Literature student if you have…

• Strong oral and written skills to make a clear argument

and share your opinions

• The ability to analyse and critically examine diverse forms
• f text
• The capacity for independent thought, reflection and

judgement

• The ability to comprehend and develop intricate ideas

and weigh the importance of alternative perspectives

• An appreciation of language nuances and ambiguities of

metaphorical language

Thank you!

Email: Farhain_ahmad_bustami@schools.gov.sg

Briefing by Subject Head of Science Department

Mr Traven Loh

loh_wei_chuen@schools.gov.sg

is all around us

Twin Goals of Science Education

• Enthuse and nurture all students to be

scientifically literate

• Provide strong fundamentals for students to

pursue science related areas in learning and work

Why is Science Important?

Biology

The study of life and living organisms… including their physical structure, function, growth and evolution

Chemistry

The study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter… known as the ‘central science’ that bridges physics and biology

Physics

The study of matter & its motion through space & time… the concepts of energy & forces… how the universe behaves…

Much greater emphasis on the understanding and application

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scientific concepts and principles Memorisation Factual recall Rote learning More focus on practices of science that highlight the ways of thinking and doing inherent in the scientific method

Observing, Predicting, Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, Analysing Evaluating, Verifying Data driven practice Communicate and Convince Integrity Curiosity Objectivity Preseverence Develop sound arguments Hypothesise Reason

Science (N-Level)

Science (Phy / Chem) Science (Chem / Bio)

Science Out of Stream (O-Level)

Science (Phy / Chem) Science (Chem / Bio)

Physics:

• Relatively good

mathematical foundation

• Shows interest in

knowing how things work Biology:

• Relatively strong language

ability

• Shows interest in the human

body and the natural world

Career Paths

Engineering

Applied and Health Sciences Science and Maths Aerospace

Maritime

Architecture & the Built Environment

Info-comm

communicate

What are my child’s aspirations? What are my child’s strengths? Will my child be able to cope with the rigour? Is my child eligible for the subject combination?

Subject Code Combined Science (O-Level) EXP 5076/ 5078 Combined Science (N-Level) NA 5105/ 5107

Briefing by Head of Applied Studies Department

Mrs Juliana Ng

wee_peng_goh@schools.gov.sg

Applied Studies Subjects

Subjects offered at N(Academic) Level 1. Art 2. Design and Technology 3. Food and Nutrition

ART at N(A) Level (6125) provide students with

an opportunity to give form and meaning to their ideas, thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile forms

Assessment Format

Syllabus Paper 1 Paper 2 N Level 60% Preparatory Study + Final Work 40% Preparatory Study + Drawing and Painting Examination

Recommended for talented art students who will benefit from an individualised, process-based learning experience

Design & Technology NA Level (7055)

• develop dispositions for enterprise, creativity and

innovation through

• research and exploration
• idea conceptualisation and development
• communication
• and working with materials and tools in response to needs

identified

Assessment Format

Paper 1 Paper 2 Normal (Academic) DT 7055 40% Written Paper 60% Design Project

Design Journal

Artefact

Presentation board

N(A) Food and Nutrition 6073

• Lead a healthier lifestyle proactively through proper

diet and nutrition.

• Advocate sustainable food consumption by planning

and making appropriate food choices.

• Apply principles of culinary science creatively in food

preparation and cooking.

Assessment Format

Paper 1 Paper 2

Food and Nutrition 6073 40% Written Paper on nutrition, concept of a balanced diet and basic principles underlying food preparation 60% Coursework component in response to a given task; to apply skills of analysis, planning, application and evaluation when completing the tasks

Coursework Components

• Research
• Decision Making
• Exploratory study
• Planning
• Execution
• Evaluation

N(A) Food and Nutrition 6073

Q&A Session