Post on 10-Dec-2021
Secondary 2 PTM,
Year Head
2020
PROGRESSION
PATH
SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS STREAM
Promotion to Sec 3 Express
Pass in English and overall percentage pass of all
subjects
Otherwise:
Transfer to Secondary 3 N(A)
Not allowed to repeat
EXPR
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SECONDARY 2 NORMAL ACADEMIC
Promotion to Sec 3 N(A)
Pass in
- English and 2 other subjects OR
- 4 subjects
Promotion from Sec 2N(A) to Sec 3 Express
- 70% or higher in the overall average (subject to
approval)
Retained if otherwise
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SECONDARY 2 NORMAL TECHNICAL
Promotion to Sec 3 N(T)
Pass two subjects, one of which must be English or
Mathematics
May be advanced to 3N(T) or retained in 2N(T)
Lateral transfer to Sec 2N(A) if found suitable (above
70% for all subjects and assessed to have potential)
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MOE INITIATIVES
FOR NORMAL ACADEMIC STREAM
Through-train programmes
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP):-
4N(A) to Polytechnics with one year foundation
programme
Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme(DPP):-
4N(A) to ITE Higher Nitec, will be assured of a place
in Polytechnic
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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
- Top 15% (google: PFP Criteria)
Eligible Criteria: - GCE ‘N’-Level exam, N(A) students who
obtained an ELMAB3 raw aggregate score of 12 points or
better (excluding CCA bonus points, all subjects at least grade
3)
EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 3 for Grp 1 courses such as Science and
Engineering
EL ≤ 2 and MA ≤ 3 for Grp 2 courses such as Business and Media
Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme
(DPP) (google: DPP Criteria)
10th to 30th percentile – estimated 1000 students
Graduates from the Direct Entry Scheme (DES to Higher Nitec) intake will be assured of either a first or second year place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course
ELMAB3 raw aggregate score of 19 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points)
- EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4 to be eligible to apply to Applied Sciences,
Engineering and Info Communications Technology, Higher Nitec DES
programmes.
- EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Business and Services
Higher Nitec DES programmes
SEC 2 STREAMING
Secondary 2 Streaming
Early preparation for Streaming (awareness, early prep work to achieve target)
Streaming Exercise will be in October 2020
Sec 2 students will be given option forms to select their preferred subjects for Sec 3
Allocation is based on overall performance, criteria and suitability
Tie-Break by overall results
Guidelines for selection of subject combination
Know your own strengths and weaknesses
Know your own preferences
Use the Holistic Target Setting to set your own goals
Discussion within Parents-Students-School
Use the ECG Portal wisely
2021 Subject Combinations for Sec 3
2021 EXPRESS
3E1 3E2English English
Mother Tongue
Higher MT Criteria = MT ≥ 75%
Mother Tongue
Higher MT Criteria = MT ≥ 75%
Mathematics Mathematics
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography or
Social Studies/Literature
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography or
Social Studies/Literature
Additional Mathematics or
AM Criteria : MA ≥ 65%
Principles of Accounts
POA Criteria : MA ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Food and Nutrition or
Art
Chosen Elective Criteria :
Chosen Elective ≥ 60%
(minimum 8 students for a class)
Pure Chemistry and Pure Physics or
Pure Sci Criteria = SCI ≥ 70% and MA≥ 65%
Students taking Pure Science should also take Add Maths.
Combined Science( Physics/Chemistry or Biology/Chemistry)
2021 Subject Combinations for Sec 3
2021 NORMAL ACADEMIC
3N1 3N2 / 3N3 English English
Mother Tongue
‘O’ MT Criteria = MT ≥ 70%
Mother Tongue
‘O’ MT Criteria = MT ≥ 70%
Mathematics
‘O’ MA Criteria = MA ≥ 65%
Mathematics
Chemistry/Physics or
Chemistry/Biology
Chemistry/Physics or
Chemistry/Biology
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography
Additional Mathematics or
Principles of Accounts
AM Criteria = MA ≥ 70%
POA Criteria = MA ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Food & Nutrition or
Art
Chosen D/F/A Criteria = Chosen
D/F/A ≥ 60%
2021 Subject Combinations for Sec 3
2021 NORMAL TECHNICAL
English
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Computer Applications
Science or
SCI Criteria = SCI ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Art
(for Craft and Technology, minimum 8 students for a class)
Retail Operations or
Element of Business Studies or
Music
SUBJECTS
(REFER TO BOOKLET FOR MORE DETAILS)
CRAFT &
TECHNOLOGY
ART
Useful information:
Different forms, require critical and creative thinking.
Expect to spend 2-3 hours beyond curriculum time weekly
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Diploma such as: Art related Diplomas such as Diploma in Visual Effects &
Motion Graphics, Diploma in Arts Business Management
Enrolment in other Institutions such as:
Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts (NAFA) or Lasalle
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Design and Technology
Useful information:
Creativity and innovation and working with materials and tools.
Expect to spend 2-3 hours beyond curriculum time weekly
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Diploma such as :
Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Architrcture
Enrolment in other Institutions such as:
Nitec in Engineering, Nitec in Product Design, Nitec in Space Design
Technology
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Food and Nutrition (Express/N(A))
Useful information:
Concepts of nutrition and meal planning and link between diet and health and
principles of food science.
Spend 15 -20 hours in school over a period of time to complete their
coursework
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Diploma such as: Industrial, Food Science and Nutrition, Consumer Science and
Technology, Baking and Culinary skills, Product Design, Nitec in Space Design
Technology
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MOTHER TONGUE
Mother Tongue B Syllabus (For Express/NA)
Mother Tongue B is an examinable subject however grade will not be included in
the computation of aggregate score.
Candidates who pass will be deemed to have met the Mother Tongue requirement
for admission to tertiary education.
Performance in Chinese B / Malay B / Tamil B is indicated as Merit, Pass or
Ungraded.
Criteria
• School’s assessment and recommendation of individual student’s MT
performance.
(School will assess the MTL standard that a student can achieve with
reasonable effort, taking into account the student's PSLE MTL grade and
MTL performance in his secondary school examinations)
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MATHEMATICS
Additional Mathematics (Express)
Useful information:
Additional Mathematics will provide a good grounding for engineering-related courses at the polytechnics
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Advantage to have for Polytechnic course and for Junior Colleges
O-Level Mathematics (For Normal Academic)
Useful information:
Sit for the subject at the GCE O Level Examination at Secondary 4.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Poly Foundation Programme (PFP), Direct Poly Programme (DPP),
Conversion of O Level grades to N(A) grades
MAT
HEM
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ICS
Principles of Accounts (POA) for Express & N(A)
Useful information:
Includes recording and processing of business transactions, not a
mathematical subject.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Can be used as a subject to qualify for Sec 5NA (for Normal Academic)
Can be used as a 2nd group of relevant subjects for entry in to Polytechnics
MAT
HEM
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ICS
SCIENCE
Pure Science (Express)
PURE SCIENCE – CHEMISTRY
PURE SCIENCE - PHYSICS
Useful information:
Assessment places a greater weight on data handling skills and problem-solving
application questions.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Diploma and A Level courses
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Combined Science(Express)/(Normal Academic)
(PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY) OR (CHEMISTRY/BIOLOGY)
Useful information:
Approximately 20% less content than Pure Science syllabus.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Express: Diploma and A Level courses
Normal (A) : Diploma and ITE courses
SC
IEN
CE
Science (Normal Technical)
Useful information:
Acquire knowledge with understanding for the application in their daily lives
Enable students to be suitably prepared for post-secondary courses
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Most courses in local Polytechnics and ITE now require students to be equipped
with scientific knowledge and skills
SC
IEN
CE
HUMANITIES
Social Studies (Express and Normal Academic)
Useful information:
Understand the interconnectedness between Singapore and the world they live in.
History (Express and Normal Academic)
Useful information:
Deeper understanding of how past events shaped the present world we live in.
Critical thinking skills, examining past events through multiple perspectives and drawing connections to the present.
Geography (Express and Normal Academic)
Useful information:
Integrative study of physical and human environments to enable students to gain a better understanding of their own space and other parts of the world.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Express: Diploma and A Level courses
Normal (A) : Diploma and ITE courses
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Literature (For Express)
Useful information:
Enable students to discover the joys of reading Literature and become aware
of new ways of perceiving the world around them and appreciate the aesthetic
value of language.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Poly Foundation Programme (PFP), Direct Poly Programme (DPP),
Conversion of O Level grades to N(A) grades
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TRetail Operations (Normal Technical)
Useful information:
Introduction to retail business environment and retail industry with enhance customer service experience with theory lessons and practical training.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Students can pursue post-secondary education in retailing and/or a possible career in the service industry.
Courses in ITE: Nitec in Floristry
Nitec in Retail Services
Nitec in Business Services
Nitec in Beauty & Wellness
Nitec in Travel & Tourism Services
Retail Ops Lesson
Elements of Business Studies (Normal Technical)
Useful information:
Basic understanding of business activities and marketing concept in the travel
and tourism, hospitality and retail industries.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Students can pursue post-secondary education in tourism, retail and business
a possible career in the service industry.
Courses in ITE: Nitec in Business Services
Nitec in Retail Services
Nitec in Travel & Tourism Services
N(T
) DEPA
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Music (Normal Technical)
Useful information:
Basic understanding and demonstrating varied music styles through
three interactive core musical activities: Listening, Performing and
Creating.
Relevance for Post Secondary Education:
Courses in ITE: Nitec in Electrical Tech(Lighting and Sound),
Nitec in Digital Audio and Visual Production,
Higher Nitec in Performance Production
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