2014 streaming for sec 2 Exp students

Xinmin Secondary School Briefing for Parents

Sec 2 Express

17th April 2014

*

*Calculation of Final Grade

*Promotion to Secondary Three

*Number of Subjects to Take

*Subject Combinations

*Streaming Process

*Options after O levels

*Working Together

*Timeline

WEIGHTING OF ASSESSMENT

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Course TOTAL

SA1 SA2

CA1 + CA2 CA3 + CA4

Express 10% 20% 25%

Continous

Assessment

Continous

Assessment

10% 15% 20% 100%

Promotion Criteria to Sec 3E

Leading Hearts, Leading Minds 4

Express Stream

Pass in English and an overall percentage pass in the average of all subjects

If not, laterally transferred to 3N(A)


Secondary 2:

How many subjects should my child take?

*Pre-U Course

*JC 2 yr: L1R5 20 (excludes bonus points)

*MI 3 yr: L1R4 20 (excludes bonus points)

*Polytechnic Course

*ELR2B2 26 (includes bonus points)

*LASALLE College of the Arts & Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

*5 O-level subjects (incl EL which must be min C6)

*Entrance exam/audition/portfolio

How many subjects

should my child take?

Express: 7 or 8

Rationale

Those with higher general ability can cope with a heavy subject combination (Proxy: good overall level ranking at Sec 2)

TAKING A COMPARISON – 9 subject combination

TRIPLE SCIENCE WITH DOUBLE HUMANITIES 301 401

LESSON ENDS BY

3 PM

LESSON ENDS BY

5.30 PM

*

THERE ARE ONLY MAXIMUM 8

SUBJECTS OFFERED IN THE

COMBINATIONS

SEC 3E STUDENTS ARE

*

6 EXPRESS CLASSES

PURE SCIENCES = 5

1 COMBINED SCIENCES CLASS

Created to be flexible and diverse for

future studies

Choices for varied interests, aptitude

and profile

All combinations provide a holistic

broad-based education for your child

RATIONALE BEHIND SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

SUBJECTS OFFERED IN 2012 Express Course

Compulsory Subjects Electives

English Language Additional Mathematics

Mother Tongue Principles of Accounts

Mathematics Pure Geography

Science

Phy, Chem, Bio

---------------------------------------- Sc(P/C or B/C)

Art & Design

Design & Technology (D&T) Combined Humanities

SS/Geog or SS/Hist

Pure History

SS/Chinese Lit (E)

English Literature

Chinese Literature

SS/English Lit (E)

Principles of Accounts

• Majority of students will

be offered 8 subjects

combination.

• Triple Sciences

Combination will be

offered as a 8 subject

combination

• SS + English Literature will

be offered in 2014.

• POA is only offered to the

Combined Science Students

• Students in the Combined

Science Stream can opt to

do either Science

(Phy/Chem) or Science

(Bio/Chem)

*Triple Science Combination *Must be very strong in all the sciences

*Triple sciences is no longer offered in JCs

Double Science Combination Physics & Chemistry

Foundation for engineering-type courses

Chemistry is the main science that is required in most higher education courses

‘O’ Level Biology is not required for many biology related courses. (E.g. Medical studies in NUS)

Pure Biology and Chemistry

*For those who are inquisitive on how life function.

*Finds Physics concepts hard to grasp

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEARNER BEHAVIOUR


Pure Science vs Combined Science

– what’s the difference?


1. Slight

differences in

breadth of

content

between Pure

Sciences and

Combined

Science


2. No difference in

the quality of

teaching &

learning

between Pure

Sciences and

Combined

Science


3. Significant

difference

in the

difficulty

level of

exam

questions


Assessment-

(Theory Papers)

Combined

Sciences:

Understanding

of concepts

Pure Sciences:

Application and

transfer of

concepts to new

situations


Assessment-

(Practical)

Combined

Sciences:

Suggesting an

extension or

modification to

a given

experiment

Pure Sciences

(SPA):

Planning an

experiment &

designing a

procedure


Not

disadvantaged

to take

Sciences at H1

or H2 levels in

JCs

30

LOOK AT THE CRITERIA TABLE SPECIFIC FOR THE SUBJECT

Allocation will be based on meeting subject criteria; no. of

subjects taken based on overall ranking.

Science Options

Physics

Engineering, Science, IT

Engineer, IT, Scientist, Researcher, Teacher

Biology & Chemistry

Medicine, Dentistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotech, Engineering

Medical field, Researcher, Teacher

Humanities Options

History

History at A levels; Media & Communication, Law, Business Studies

Media & Communication; Education, Financial, Business, Foreign Services, Museums

To embrace present & anticipate future; to broaden horizon, make sense of world events, more informed and responsible; to empathize and understand cause & effect; be more discerning

Electives Options

Principles of Accounts

Diploma & Degree in Accounting,

Business Administration

Accountants, Auditors, Financial Personnel, Administrator

Electives Options

Design & Technology

Diploma in Industrial design, Film Sound & Video, Mass Comm, IT, Engineering, Marine & Offshore, Quality Assurance, Horticulture & Landscape

Asst Engineer, Tech Buyer, Product Designer, R&D Officer, Production Supervisor

Electives Options

Art and Design & Technology

Diploma and Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Art History

Industrial Designer, Teacher, Landscape Architect, Fashion Designer, Art Gallery Director, Advertising Executive

Streaming Process Streaming Exercise – 2 Rounds MOCK (mid-year) and ACTUAL (EOY)

a) Pupils will make their decision after checking of exam scripts in June

b) Parents will need to verify decision of child before submission of choices online.

c) No changes to options allowed once choices are submitted after deadline. Appeals considered on a case by case basis.



SUBMISSION OF PREFERRED

CHOICE COMBINATIONS ONLINE

Number on the left (number of pure science subjects)

Small letter (double science combination, with CHEMISTRY being compulsory)

Capital letter on the left (Combined Humanities combination)

Capital letter on the right (8th or 9th subject)

2 Double

Sciences

p Physics X Social Studies/

Geography

H History

2 Double

Sciences

b Biology Y Social Studies/

History

L English

Literature

N Social

Studies/Chinese

Literature (E)

G Geography

H History

A Art

D D&T

HOW TO READ THE COMBINATION CODE?

38

E.g. 2pZG = Pure Chemistry + Pure Physics + SS/Chinese Lit + Pure Geography 1

Number on the left (With or Without Additional Mathematics)

Capital letter on the left (Combined Humanities combination)

Capital letters on the right

11 Combined

Science (with

Additional

Maths)

X Social Studies/

Geography

L English Literature

1 Combined

Science (with

POA but without

Additional

Maths)

Y Social Studies/

History

A Art

E Social Studies/Eng

Literature (E)

D Design & Technology

HOW TO READ THE COMBINATION CODE?

39

E.g. 1PXD = POA + Social Studies/Geography + DnT 2

WHEN YOU SELECT THE CHOICE

Factors taken into consideration

Requirements at the next level of education

(e.g. JC and ploy courses)

Interest and aptitude in the subjects

*Base your choice on

Interests & Passion

Career Aspirations

Strengths

Ability

STREAMING CRITERIA

MERIT (Overall Performance +

Specific Subject Requirement)

Pupil’s Choice / Preference

Teachers’ Recommendations

School’s Resources

Begin with the end in mind


What does my child want to do after

completing the GCE ‘O’ Levels ?

Choices for Further Studies

After GCE O Levels


ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO HIGHER INSTITUTES

Junior College (JC) L1R5

Millenia Institute L1R4

Polytechnic ELR2B2

ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO JC

L1R5<20 for JC Course

First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue L1

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science R5

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE O Level subjects excluding

CCA & Religious Knowledge

Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE O Level subjects excluding

CCA & Religious Knowledge

CCA Grade of A1 or A2 = 2 Bonus Points

CCA Grade of B3 to C6 = 1 Bonus Point

Pass EL & Higher MTL = 2 Bonus Points

ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO JC

Aggregate of 20 points or less for L1R5

subjects

Requirement in Core Subjects

A1 - C6 in English

A1 - D7 in MT or Merit/Pass in MT (Syllabus B)

A1 - E8 in HMT

A1 - D7 in Math / Add Math

Not Ranked in order

L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted To Junior Colleges In The 2012 Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Junior College Arts Science

Anderson JC 9 8

Anglo-Chinese JC 7 7

ACS (Independent) - 5

Catholic JC 11 10

Hwa Chong Institution 3 3

Innova JC 20 20

Jurong JC 13 15

Meridian JC 10 10

Nanyang JC 10 10


Junior College Arts Science

National JC 5 5

Pioneer JC 16 17

Raffles JC 3 3

Serangoon JC 16 16

St. Andrew’s JC 9 9

Tampines JC 13 13

Temasek JC 7 6

Victoria JC 5 4

Yishun JC 20 20

L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted To Junior Colleges In The 2012 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO MI

L1R4=20 pts or less

CCA may be included in the

computation of L1R4 aggregate for

admission to the MI course, provided

that all requirements on EL, MT and

Math are met.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO MI

L1R4 for MI Course

First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue L1

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 2 Humanities / Mathematics / Science R4

Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE O Level subjects or CCA

(except Religious Knowledge)

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE O Level subjects or CCA

(except Religious Knowledge)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT TO POLY

ELR2B2 for Polytechnic Courses

Design Courses Business Science Based Technology

Related Courses Courses Courses

Course Group EL R2 B2- A EL R2 B2- B EL R2 B2- S EL R2 B2- T

EL English Language

Two Elementary Mathematics R1 Relevant

Additional Mathematics Subjects

Art Comb. Hum Biology D&T R2

Biology Geography Chemistry Biology

Chemistry POA F&N Chemistry

R2 Physics Physics Physics

D&T Science* Science*

Science*

B2 Best two other subjects excluding CCA

*Science Sc(C/B), Sc(P/B) or Sc(P/C)


Polytechnic Course

Cut-off

Points

(2011)

International Business 6 to 8

Mass Communication 10

Accountancy 11

Biomedical Science 8 to 11

Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science 12

Aerospace Engineering 13

Bioengineering 14


www.polytechnic.edu.sg/polyguide/

Further information on polytechnic

courses can be obtained from the

following URL:

STREAMING

AND

PROMOTIONS

WEBSITE


•Comprehensive website on career options.

•Log in and discuss the content with your child!

LOG ON USING

YOUR CHILD’s

IC number


Let’s work together:

Joint partnership between

parents and school to enable

our children to excel


The school provides an optimal learning

experience for your child through:

• Monitoring attendance and learning behaviour.

• Providing appropriate remedial and

supplementary lessons.

• Informing Parents/Guardians of school events and

matters on Parents Newsletter and school website.

• Parents/Guardians kept informed of child’s progress

through results portal/progress reports.

Responsibility of School


LOG ON TO THE STUDENTS RESULTS UNDER

PARENT Portal for Wizlearn

WEIGHTING FOR CA & SA 2012

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Course TOTAL

SA1 SA2

CA1 + OA1 CA2 + OA2

Express 20 % 20 % 35 % 25 % 100%

Continous

Assessment

Continous

Assessment


Responsibility of Parents/Guardians

• Strong home support

• Active participation in school

programmes and activities

• Monitoring and Guiding

• Time management of child

• Keep distractions e.g. computers,

handphones, TV out of the way

• Balanced diet / Healthy lifestyle

• Emotional and psychological support


You are invited to:

• seek clarification on any concerns with our Key

Personnel.

• meet with your child’s Form Teacher/Subject

Teachers who would be better able to advise you

on your child’s performance and inclination in

various subject areas.

Period Activity

March Announcement of Sec 3 Combinations 2013

Late May Mid-Year Results released

Mock Streaming Exercise

Early July Announcement of results of Mock Streaming

Exercise

End Oct/

Early Nov

EOY exam results released

Streaming Exercise (ACTUAL)

Mid-End

Nov

Announcement of Results of Streaming

Exercise

LET THE CHILD ENJOY HIS/HER LEARNING JOURNEY.

THANK YOU

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