BRIEFING ON SEC 2 STREAMING 2019

15 MAR 2019

SEC 2 PARENT TALK

OBJECTIVES

To reconnect with Sec 2 parents

To share about changes in

educational landscape and career

landscape

To inform about the Sec 2 streaming

process and criteria

HOW YOU AS PARENTS CAN HELP

Talk to your child often to find out subjects he/she is

interested and does well in

Respect that your child may not be inclined towards

certain subjects and allow him/her to pursue what

he/she is interested or strong in

Give encouragement

Explore options with your child

Introduce a variety of industries and related careers to

your child

Keep an open mind. Stay updated with the current

changes in the landscape. Many pathways are worth

taking.

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What’s in store for Sec 2 NA students after Sec 2 streaming?

Education and the

Changing World of Work

Jobs disappeared:

▪ Typist, stenographer

▪ Bus conductor

▪ Telegraph operator

▪ Switchboard operator

Jobs created:

▪ Mobile apps designer

▪ Wedding planner

▪ Big data analyst

▪ Computer games

designer

The Changing World of Work The Past 20 Years…

The Changing World of Work Looking Ahead 10 Years…

Impact of the Changes – Now till 2020

Big data

From Future Work Skills 2020 Institute for the Future for the University of Phoenix Research Institute

Smart Nation & advanced mobile technologies

Advanced manufacturing & 3D printing

AI & machine learning

Clean / New energy supplies & technologies

Increasing aging workforce (60 is the new 40)

Multi-discipline expertise

The internet of Things

New consumer concerns –ethics & privacy

Advanced materials, biotechnologies & genomics

New Jobs & new job scopes

Autonomous transport

Robots as colleagues

Skills Employers Look for in New HiresTop Ten Skills

1. Ability to work in teams

2. Ability to accept & improve from constructive criticism

3. Verbal communication skills

4. Skills in planning, organising & prioritising work

5. Ability to relate well with others

6. Problem-solving skills

7. Ability to obtain, process & work with information

8. Written communication skills (for work)

9. Ability to work in cross-cultural teams

10.Technical knowledge & skills related to the jobSource: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Employers Survey 2016 with 1046 Employers across 1023 organisations in both private & public sectors

Preparing Our Students for the Changing World of Work

We want AI students to:

Commit to continuing

education & training

Be globalised & be open to

differences

Be adaptable to changes &

be receptive to new

things/ideas/knowledge

Be resilient – able to manage

stress & multiple demands,

be flexible

Define success in their own

terms

How are we helping students prepare for these changes:

Changes in education landscape & longer work life

change our mindset about learning (no clear

demarcation on school & work life) & conventional

pathway (ITE to Poly to Uni: more years but why the

hurry?)

Employers looking at attributes other than grades

focus more on soft skills & exploration instead of grades

Work will disappear/change when they graduate

Change our mindset about what are good

careers/industries; be open to new job scopes;

Need for strong values & self-management

emphasize and teach these intentionally

DPP

PFP

1

3

2

4

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

[ELMAB3 = English, Mathematics and best three other subjects]

• Minimum required grades:EL 3/2

Maths 3

Other subjects 3• ‘O’ level grades can also be used.

Apply in 2020 after ‘O’ Level Results is out

RAW SCORE

NEW: 10% to15%12

www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp

Example of courses under PFPhttps://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

More than 80% of the poly coursesare available for PFP

• Students are allowed to combine their ‘N’ Level & ‘O’ Level results to compute their eligibility

• ‘O’ level grades will not be reflected in the N’ level results slip

Subject Based Banding - PFP

‘O’-Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP

A1-B3 1

B4-C6 2

D7 3

Success of PFP

• “

Mr Ong Ye KungMinister for Education

“Typically, 25 per cent of each cohort score a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above. But for the PFP students, 35 per cent achieved it,” he explained. “The norm is that 55 per cent of each cohort score GPA 3.0 and above, but 70 per cent of PFP students achieved it.“

Polytechnic principals think that being offered PFP greatly motivated the students from the N(A) stream. I also believe that it has something to do with the students’ strong interest in the polytechnic path that they chose.”

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/budget2018/polytechnics-cut-courses-by-20-percent-10014240

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic (DPP)

DPP: Requirements

DPP: From ITE to Poly

HELPING YOUR CHILD CONNECT THEIR LEARNING TO THE WORLD OF WORK

Making Connection Between What They Learn Today & What They Need in Future

Science & Math provide foundational knowledge for technical application later on in Higher Learnings – necessary for MER, subject prerequisites

Humanities train students in soft skills:

• History & Geography – understand the consequences of human actions and impact on the world, countries, environment, nature, etc.

• Literature – understand human relationship dynamics and human psyche behind behaviours & words; written communication skills; draw connections between different things.

• Art – learn to think out of the box & be creative within a given constraint; cultivate observation skills and ability to work with different things around them.

CCAs, CCE, VIA – help to cultivate & form values, ethics & conviction that will anchor students in the changing world; help them to discover more about themselves

Start and Sustain ECG Conversations

• Subjects

• Careers

• Learning Environment

• Possible Careers

• Possible Pathways

• Potential Choices

SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

What should you and your child consider?

Subject Competence

i.e. Academic performance & strengths

Subject interest

(Passion & career)

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SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~

KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS

Interests and abilities of the students

Post-secondary options available at JC,

MI, polytechnics, ITE

Manpower resources of the school

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An Overview2019 Subject Combinations

Tentative

Correct as of 15 March 2019

3NA – Option 1 3NA – Option 21

EL EL2

MTL MTL3

Math Math4

Combined Humanities (SS + Geog

/ Hist elect.)

Combined Humanities (SS + Geog

/ Hist elect.)5

1 Combined Sc (Chem + Phy /

Bio)

1 Combined Sc (Chem + Phy /

Bio)6

POA Art / F&N / Lit/ Music

Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art, F&N andMusic coursework very useful for Project work in JC, MIand Final Year Projects in polytechnics anduniversities.

VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS

Skills from Applied Subjects

- Research and development

- Synthesis, analysis and interpretation of information

- Application in real life

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Principles of Accounts

Basic module in some Year 1 polytechnic

courses

Deepen thinking skills e.g. problem-solving

Application to real-life (financial literacy)

VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS

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WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS AFTER 4NA? SEC 2 PARENT TALK

Sec 4 Normal (Academic)

Polytechnic(1st/2nd Yr) via

DPP

Higher Nitec

Sec 5N

O-Level Exam ELMAB3≤12

EL,MA,B3≤3

ELMAB3 ≤ 19

JC, MI, Poly

NitecELMAB3 ≤ 19

EL, MA ≤ 4

PolyPolytechnic

via PFP

GCE N(A)-Level Exam

What Some of Our PFP Students Are Studying Now

Name EMB3 PFP Course

Lee Ching Jet Terry 5 International Trade & Business [NP]

Tan Xing Ying Amily 8 Accountancy [SP]

Sim Min Hui 9 Pharmaceutical Science [TP]

Girish S/O Balakrishnan

10 Engineering with Business[NYP]

Quek Zi Rong 11 Infocomm Security Management [RP]

Llavore MarvicMielle Fronda

11 Temasek Poly

Dawn Chia Jia Yi 12 Common Engineering

What Our DPP Students Are StudyingName EMB3 DPP Course

Ernest Ching Antonio 13 Mechatronics (ITE Central)

Sherlesh Toh Qian Ling 13 Events Management

Terry Foo Sek Chee 14 Mechanical Engineering

Nurul Azizi Bte Zorklafie 14 Mechanical Engineering (ITE Central)

Mohamed Aneeskan 17 Electronics Engineering (ITE West)

Muhammad Rusyaidi Bin Suraimi

18 Electrical Engineering (ITE West)

Mar Streaming Talk for Parents

May Subject Talks for Students

Streaming Engagement for Students

Oct (Post-exam) Briefing on Option Form for students

Submit Option Form

Early Nov Posting of Results on School Websiteand Notice Board in School

Important Dates Updated as of Mar 2019

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SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS

Students’ OVERALL results will be used as a basis for

allocation (consistent work matters)

CA1=15%, SA1=25%, CA2=15%, SA2= 45%

Option exercise ~ after EOY Examination

Results will be made known online and posted

outside the school general office mid November

Appeals based on results

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How Your Child Can Prepare Well

Regular Attendance

Good Attitude towards Class Work &

Homework

Consistent performance

Know interests and strengths well

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Useful Links

www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp

https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-dpp/

Education and Career Guidance Counselling

• Your child may consult the ECG Counsellor Ms. Dawn Foo on the possible pathways to make informed post-secondary options

Date : Every Wednesday

Time : 8.30am to 5.30pm (last appointment at 5pm)

Venue: ARC (formerly We Breathe Room)

• Appointment to see the ECG Counsellor can be made via email at dawn_foo_siu_pin@moe.edu.sg

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