120 April 2018 | 7:00 p.m.

2019 Sec 3 ExpSubject Combinations

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ProgrammeTime Activity Personnel7.00pm-7.30pm

Welcome & OverviewPost-Secondary Education

Mrs Quek Li Gek, Principal

7.30pm-8.30pm

Humanities Mrs Vijay Neeraja, HOD Humanities

Mathematics Ms Kok Lai Fong, HOD Maths (Covering)

Science Ms Chee Vivien, HOD Science

Aesthetics Mr Ng Eng Kee, HOD Aesthetics

8.30pm-8.50pm

Q & A Principal & IP HODs

Welcome & Overview

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Purpose of Briefing

• Provide information on the Sec 2 subjects allocation process, criteria, Sec 3 subject combinations

• Understand the Post-Sec Courses

• Help parents and PL-Lites to make an informed decision

• Provide an avenue for dialogue & clarificationbefore exercising option in Oct 2018

How subject combinations are derived

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Combinations are reviewed annually and modified based on: • Available Staff or Physical Resources• Requirements for JC and Polytechnic courses• Observations on the strengths and aptitudes of

students • ‘O level performance of previous batches• Humanities Subject Briefing conducted in March

Timeline @ a Glance

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Oct 2018Sec 3 Combination

Options Form -after overall results

release

Oct 2018Submit Options

Form

Oct-Nov 2018Notification of

Streaming Outcome

Each subject Combi Offers a

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BROAD-based Education

Broad Classification of the Sec 3 Subject Combinations

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Strength in

Maths & Sciences

Strength in Arts & applied

subjects

Option 1aOption 1b

Option 2aOption 2bOption 2c

Option 3aOption 3bOption 3c

Option 4aOption 4bOption 4cOption 4dOption 4eOption 4f

Option 5aOption 5bOption 5cOption 5dOption 5eOption 5f

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Option 1 Option 2 Option 3Compulsory Subjects(4 Subjects)

English LanguageMother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue

MathematicsAdditional Mathematics

Pure Science(3 or 2 Subjects)

Pure PhysicsPure ChemistryPure Biology

Pure PhysicsPure Chemistry

Pure BiologyPure Chemistry

Humanities and Other subjects(1 or 2 Subjects)

1aCH(Social Studies & Elective Literature)

1bCH(Social Studies & Elective Geography)

2a / 3aPure GeographyCH(Social Studies & Elective Literature)

Or2b / 3bPure LiteratureCH(Social Studies & Elective Geography)

Or2c / 3cPure LiteratureCH(Social Studies & Elective History)

8 subjects 8 subjects 8 subjects

Strength in Maths & Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

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§ To be eligible for Option 1, students must obtain a minimum of 70% for English Language, Science and Mathematics. In addition, the overall average must be 70% and above.

§ To be eligible for Options 2 and 3, students must obtain a minimum of 65% for English Language, Science and Mathematics. In addition, the overall average must be 65% and above.

Strength in Arts & applied subjectsOption 4 Option 5

CompulsorySubjects

English LanguageMother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue

MathematicsCombined Science

Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Combined Science (Biology, Chemistry)

Humanities and Other subjects

(3 Subjects)

4a / 5a

§ Pure Geog + CH(Social Studies & Elective Lit)§ Principles of Accounts

4b / 5b

§ Pure Lit + CH(Social Studies & Elective Geog)§ Principles of Accounts

4c / 5c

§ Pure Lit + CH(Social Studies & Elective History)§ Principles of Accounts

4d / 5d

§ Pure Geog + CH(Social Studies & Elective Lit)§ Food & Nutrition

4e / 5e

§ Pure Lit + CH(Social Studies & Elective Geog)§ Food & Nutrition

4f / 5f

§ Pure Lit + CH(Social Studies & Elective History)§ Food & Nutrition

7 Subjects 7 Subjects

Eligibility Criteria

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§ There are only 20 vacancies for Food & Nutrition.§ There must be 20 or more students choosing Art

or Music or Food & Nutrition before the school will consider opening the class.

§ Need to seek approval if students wish to exceed the max number of subjects stated in any of the options (subjected to approval).

Additional Subjects

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§ Higher Mother Tongue - obtain a min of 50% for HCL/HTL at Sec 2.

§ Art & Music - additional subjects and will be conducted in the afternoon and can be taken with any combination.

§ Art - obtain a min of 65% for Sec 2 Art. § Music - obtain Grade 4 for both Theory and

Practical (any instruments including singing) by 31 Dec 2018.

Subject Combi Allocation Principles

Are the options offered to us the final Sec 3 combinations that will be open for the Final

Option Exercise in October?

• These options were planned from the information gathered in the Humanities Subject Briefing in March, as well as from updates in the education landscape.

• Any changes, if at all, made will be minimal for the Final Option Exercise in October.

How many subjects are the students expected to take? Is it dependent on the results?

At Secondary 3, will the subject combinations affect what they study in the Junior College, university and their

career choice?• Students generally take 7-8 subjects.

• Students’ results are a key consideration to allocating students into the different classes.

• The subject combination does reflect the interest and aptitude of the students in the various subjects. Hence, when they move into their post secondary education, they will likely pursue similar subjects.

Is there an option to change Subject combination in Sec 3 or after Sec 3?

• Not advisable as the runway to ‘N’/ ‘O’ level examination is very short.

If we do not get our choice, what will we get?

• Each Express student will have 6 choices and the determination of choices is by merit first and if there is vacancy in that choice.

What are Parents’ Roles?

1. Help Your childKnow herself

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Holland’s RIASEC Career Codes

SEC SCHOOL LEVEL PROFILING:6 OCCUPATIONAL AREAS

Source: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

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SkillsFuture - Why Passion & Interests?

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GCE O-Level ExamJC

University Degrees

Secondary 3/4

Polytechnic

GCE N-Level Exam

ITESec 5

2. Explore Possible Pathways

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JAE Course Type Aggregate Requirement Junior Colleges (2 years)

English/ Higher MT L1

5 Relevant Subjects (R5)

Less than or equal to 20Centralised

Institute (3 years)

English/ Higher MT L1

4 Relevant Subjects (R4)

Polytechnic Courses (3 years)

English 2 Relevant Subjects &2 Best Subjects

≤ 26 pts

ITE Courses English 1 Relevant Subject

3 Best Subjects

Aggregate Requirements to JC/CI/Poly/ITE

Explore Possible Pathways Post-Sec Scholarships

http://plmgss.moe.edu.sg/programme/useful-resources/post-secondary-scholarships

• MOE Pre-University Scholarship• MOE Humanities Scholarship• Art Elective Scholarship• Language Elective Scholarships• Music Elective Scholarship• Regional Studies Prog Scholarship

DSTA Scholarship• Cluster Sponsorship - Nursing (Dip)• Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP) Profession – Nursing• Sailors' Society - MaritimeONE

Scholarship (SMA-SP)• BCA-Industry Built Environment

Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship• Scholarships Offered by Polytechnics• Scholarships Offered by Lasalle and

NaFa

• Community Development Council & Citizen's Consultative Committee-Institute of Technical Education (CDC & CCC-ITE) Scholarship

• BCA-Industry Built Environment ITE Scholarship

• Nursing Sponsorship for NITEC in Nursing

• SingHealth Nursing Sponsorship (NITEC)

• Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Sports Scholarship

• Industry Scholarships For ITE Courses

Exp / NA NT

3. Provide Opportunities to explore experiences

Sec 3 Work Shadowing Programme (WSP)

What are the choices available to your children after theyGRADUATE FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL?

Searching key words

“JAE 2018”

Access URL

by

FACTS or MYTHS

Taking more subjects is safer?Biology is needed if I want to be a

doctor?

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Polytechnics1. Applied & Health Sciences2. Business & Management &

Humanities3. Media & Design4. Built Environment, Engineering

& Maritime5. Information & Digital

Technologies

5 key Clusters In

Example from SAJC:http://standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u674/Publications/Prospectus/S

AJC%20Prospectus%202018.pdf

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Subject offerings in JC

Examples of University Course Admission Criteria

Medicine / Dentistry

• Relevant Poly Dip; A-level H2

Chem plus H2 Phy or H2 Bio

Ø take pure Chem plus either pure

Phy or pure Bio at O level

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Pharmacy• Relevant Poly Dip; A-Level H2 Chem and H2 BioØ take pure Chem and pure

Bio at O Level

Engineering (most types)

• Relevant Poly Dip; A-level H2 Math

plus H2 Phy or H2 Chem

Ø take Add Math plus either pure Phy

or pure Chem at O level

Science / Nursing

• Relevant Poly Dip; A level

Bio, Chem, Phy, Computing,

Math

Ø Take pure Bio or Chem or

Phy; Add Math

Art, Design & Media

• Relevant Poly Dip; A level H1 Math

OR O level Add Math

Ø Good at O-level double maths38

Examples of University Course Admission Criteria

Accountancy / Business• Relevant Poly Dip; A level H1 Math

OR O level Add MathØ Take Math and A Math at O Level

Law• Relevant Poly Dip; A level good grade in General Paper / Knowledge

& InquiryØ Should take EL & Humanities seriously at O level

Mass Communications

• Relevant Poly Dip; A good

grade in General Paper/

Knowledge & inquiry

• Strong in EL and Lit

Psychology/Social Work• Relevant Poly Dip; A level H1 Math

and a good grade in GPØ Good at O-level double maths

2018 Teacher-Meet-Parents cum ECG Post-Sec Education Fair

Date: 24 May 2018 (Thurs)Time: 8 am – 5 pm

(Staff at booths 9 am – 12 nn)Venue: Canteen, AVA, Shaw Hall Institutions: JCs- AC, NY, SA, Eunoia

Polys - RP, SP, NYP, TP, NP, ITE, Lasalle, NAFA

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LEAPS 2.0 recognises students’ experiential

learning and attainment in the four domains of the co-

curriculum as they progress through their secondary school

years. Target for every PL-Lite:

‘Excellent’(2 Bonus points) co-curricular attainment of a minimum Level 3 in all four domains and at

least Level 4 in one domainThis recognition will be translated to bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/

Polytechnics/ Institutes of Technical Education (JC/Poly/ITE)

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MOE Special AwardsThe LKY Awards

Highest accolade given to any student

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Name Class MOE Special AwardsRachel Destinee Lee @ Lee Sihui 4E1 2007 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

All-Round Excellence

Chong Cheryl 4E1 2010 Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course

Mavis Saw Kai Lin 4D1 2014 Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course

Saraniya D/O Panichelvam 4D1 2016 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

Outstanding Normal Course

Hannah Quek 4A1 2017 Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-Round Excellence

Humanities Subjects

Mrs Vijay NeerajaHOD Humanities

2 Humanities subjects (‘O’ Level)

Compulsory Humanities Subject

Humanities

Social Studies + (Literature / Geography

/ History)

2nd Humanities subject

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

1st Humanities Subject:Humanities (‘O’ Level)

50%

Social Studies (compulsory)

50%

Geography

History

Literature

Humanities(compulsory)

2nd Humanities Subject (‘O’ Level)

First Humanities Subject(compulsory)

Second Humanities Subject

Social Studies (compulsory)

Geography Pure Literature

History Pure Literature

Literature Pure Geography

‘O’ Level Social Studies • Prepare students to be citizens of tomorrow

by helping them to better understand the interconnectedness of Singapore and the world they live in.

• Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance• Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society• Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World

‘O’ Level Geography (Elective) Geography Pure Geography

1. Weather and Climate2. Tourism (GI)3. Tectonic Hazards4. Geography of Food

1. Weather and Climate2. Tourism (GI)3. Tectonic Hazards4. Geography of Food5. Coasts6. Health and Disease

‘O’ Level Literature(Elective) Literature Pure Literature

Paper 1:

(A) Set text (Novel)

§ 3 options given – Choose 1 (25 marks)

(B) Unseen Prose & Poetry

§ Choose 1 (25 marks)

Paper 1:

(A) Set text (Novel)

§ 3 options given – Choose 1 (25 marks)

(B) Unseen Prose & Poetry

§ Choose 1 (25 marks)Paper 2:

(A) Drama

§ 2 essay options given –Choose 1 (25 marks)

§ Passage-based question –Compulsory (25 marks)

‘O’ Level Historyfor Express stream

(Elective) History

• Source-based questions

• Structured essay questions

20th Century History

1. Bi- Polarity and The Cold War

How did the Cold War impact the worldorder in the post-1945 years?

2. The World in Crisis

What forces and developments changedEurope and the Asia-Pacific in the firsthalf of the 20th century?

L1R5 – Must include ONE of the Humanities

Compulsory Humanities Subject

2nd Humanities subject

Combined Humanities

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

‘A’ Level (H1/H2/H3)

Geography

History

Literature

Theatre Studies &

Drama

Note: Junior Colleges have no prerequisite for ‘A’ Level Humanities subjects.

However, students who wish to apply for the Humanities Programme or study

Theatre Studies & Drama are required to read Literature at JC.

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic‘O’ Level

HumanitiesPure GeographyPure Literature

Polytechnic CoursesAccountancy & Finance,

Banking & Financial Services Business Management Mass Communications

Hospitality & Resort MgtMarketing

Sports & Wellness MgtMedia Studies Psychology

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses, students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Geography• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Tour Guide• Meteorologist• Reclamation Specialist• Demographer• Alternative Energy

Technologist

History

• Tour Guide• Archivist• Curator• Historian• Research Officer

Literature

• Writer• Producer• Editor• Historian• Media specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

If a student is taking 3 Pure Sciences, does she need to take 2 Humanities (Pure Geog & Combined

Humanities)?

� This would be the triple science combination. Students in that class will only offer 1 humanities. (Humanities – Social studies & 1 Elective)

� Pure Humanities can be done by selected students who have done exceeding well in all the subjects and will be able to excel in the 9th subject. Parents will have to submit a request in writing.

� There will also be a need for there to have enough students who are able to do the 9th subject for this to be offered.

Can my child take only Combined Humanities (SS & E Geog/ E Hist) and not do Literature?

� In PLMGS(S), we offer 7 subjects for the Normal Academic Course and between 7 or 8 for the Express Course.

� The majority of our students will offer 2 Humanities (CH & Pure Hum) from Sec 3.

� We do not recommend that any student drop any subject until their graduation year.

Which subject is easier to score : Geography, History or Literature?

• Every subject has its rigour and requirement. A student can do well in a subject as long as she has the aptitude and is willing to put in the effort .

Is it compulsory to take Literature?

� In PL, almost all students study Literature. The study of Literature will deepen and enrich students’ lives. Students will also learn to look at events from various perspectives, which is an important life skill.

� The reading of Literature will support their learning of the English Language because in EL, students will be tested on their ability to appreciate language and interpret the effect and connotation of words which are dealt with Literature.

� Students who wish to pursue ‘Theatre Studies & Drama’ (‘A’ Level) or apply for the special Humanities Programme at JC are required to read Literature at the H2 Level.

Can I choose to take Pure Geography and Elective Literature instead of the options, where Social

Studies is a compulsory subject?

� Combined Humanities is a compulsory subject, and Social Studies is the compulsory component.

� Please refer to the booklet for information on the other Humanities subjects you can take with Social Studies.

Mathematics Subjects

Ms Kok Lai FongHOD Mathematics (Covering)

O-Level MathematicsObjectives

• Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a Mathematical approach to problem-solving

• Connect ideas within Mathematics and between Mathematics and other subjects through applications of Mathematics

Mathematics (4048)Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 25 Short questions.

• Answer fully on QnPaper

80 marks

50% 2 hours

2 • About 10 to 11questions

• Answer ALL questions• Last qn will focus on

applying Mathematics to a real-world scenario

100 marks

50% 2.5 hours

Structure of Paper

Content Structure

MathematicsTopics

Numbers & Algebra

Geometry & Measurement

Statistics & Probability(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Source: JAE 2017

‘O’ Level Mathematics

&‘O’ Level Additional

Mathematics

‘A’ LevelH2 Mathematics

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level Mathematics

‘A’ LevelH1 Mathematics

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ LevelMathematics /

AdditionalMathematics

Polytechnic CoursesApplied Sciences

Business & Management

Engineering

Health Sciences

Humanities

Information & Digital Technologies

Media & Design

Maritime Studies etc.

Mathematics• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Baker• Food Scientist• Computer Game Programmer• Aerospace Engineer• Accountant• Data Miner• Meteorologist• Reclamation Specialist• Nanotechnologist

• Banking and Investment Manager• Demographer• Human Resources Professional• Infection Control Professional• Administrative Assistant Alternative

Energy Technologist• Purchasing Agent• Property Manager• Industrial Engineer• Electrician• Rig Technician• Research Officer

Key Facts – Mathematics• Compulsory subject for GCE O Level Exam

• Admission to Post-Secondary InstitutionsØ JC / MI: Minimum grade of D7Ø Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most coursesØ ITE Higher Nitec Courses: Minimum grade of D7 for

most courses

• Conditional Admission to JC / MIØ Re-take GCE O Level Math in JC1 ¦ Failure to

obtain minimum grade of D7 ¦ Transfer to MIØ Re-take GCE O Level Math in MI1 and MI2 ¦

Failure to obtain minimum grade of D7 ¦ Leave MI

Content Structure

Topics

MathematicsAdditional

Mathematics

Numbers & Algebra Algebra

Geometry & Measurement Geometry & Trigonometry

Statistics & Probability Calculus

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Additional Mathematics (4047)Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 11 to 13questions

• Answer ALLquestions

80 marks

44% 2 hours

2 • About 9 to 11questions

• Answer ALLquestions

100 marks

56% 2.5 hours

Structure of Paper

Key Facts – Additional Mathematics

Key Facts – Additional Mathematics• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 60% for Sec 2

Math

• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful

• Admission to JC / MIØ Not a compulsory subject for computation of L1R5

(JC) / L1R4 (MI)Ø Not a requisite subject to offer Mathematics H1

• Admission to PolytechnicØ Not a compulsory subject for computation of

ELR2B2

Content StructurePrinciples of Accounts

TopicsThe Roles of Accounting

The Accounting Information System

Elements of the Financial Statements

The Financial Statements

Business EntitiesFinancial Statements Analysis

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Principles of Accounts (7175)Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 3 to 4 structured questions 40

marks40% 1 hour

2 Section A (48 marks)• Answer 3 structured

questions• One question on the

preparation of financial statement (20 marks)

Section B (12 marks)Answer 1 qn out of 2

60 marks

60%2 hours

Structure of Paper

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 50% for Sec 2 Math

• Requires an appreciation and aptitude for numbers and theories – a combination of Math and Science

• Sharpens one’s logical and critical thinking –skills that will be useful in future even if one does not major in business-related courses

• Not an easy alternative as compared to Additional Math

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Equips one with foundational commercial understanding for post-secondary courses as follows:

Principles of Accounts

• Accountant• Banking and Investment Manager• Administrative Assistant• Purchasing Agent• Property Manager

Science Subjects

Ms Vivien CheeHOD Science

Tentative Science Subject Combinations for 2019

Triple Science Combination:

Pure PhysicsPure ChemistryPure Biology

Double Science Combination:

Pure ChemistryPure Biology

Double Science Combination:

Pure PhysicsPure Chemistry

Combined Science Combination:

Science ChemScience Biology

Combined Science Combination:

Science PhysicsScience Chem

Science: refer to hand-out

Structure of PaperPure Sciences

(Chemistry/Physics/Biology)Combined ScienceEg. (Sc (Bio/Chem)

Paper Marks Weighting Paper Marks Weighting1 40 MCQ 30% 1 40 MCQ 20%

2 A: Structured QuestionsB: Free Response Questions

50% 3

4

A: Structured Questions B: Free Response Questions

32.5% for each subject

65% in total

3 EOC (End of Course) Science Practical Assessment

20% 5 Practical Exam

15%

Science: refer to hand-out

Comparison of Assessment Weighting

Syllabus

2019 Syllabus

Knowledge with Understanding

(Recall)

Handling Information & Solving Problems

(Higher Order Thinking Questions)

O Level Pure Sciences 45 % 55 %

O Level Combined Science (Chem/Bio)Science(Phy/Chem) 50 % 50 %

Comparison between Pure Sciences & Combined SciencesPure Sciences Combined Sciences

Topics More topics Fewer topics

Level of difficulty

High & Challenging

With Depth & Breath

Moderate

Practical 1 Practical Exam taken at 1 seating

(Revised since 2017)

1 practical exam taken at 1 seating

O-Level (End of Course) EOC Practical Assessment for Pure Sciences

Skill Set Weighting

MMO Manipulation,Measurement andObservation 85%

PDO Presentation of Data andObservation

ACE Analysis,Conclusions and Evaluation

P Planning 15%

Paper 3Total marks: 40 marks, 20% of Examination

Duration: 1h 50 min

Revised

www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/jae

• Various courses in JCs, Polys and ITEs

• Application• Eligibility Criteria• Cut off points

• Profiles of institutions

JC Arts Science JC Arts ScienceAndersonSerangoon

1113

912

MeridianTampines

1113

1114

Anglo Chinese 8 7 National 6 5ACS(I) - 5 Raffles 4 4St Joseph’s - 7 Nanyang 7 6Catholic 10 11 St Andrew’s 10 9Eunoia 9 9 Temasek 9 9Hwa Chong 4 4 Victoria 7 5PioneerJurong

1315

1215

YishunInnova

1719

1620

2017 JC Cut-off

Biology

Sc(Chem/Bio)

Biology H3 Biology H2

Sc(Chem/Bio)Sc(Phy/Chem)

Chemistry Chemistry H3Chemistry H2

Physics H3Physics H2

Sc(Phy/Chem)

Physics

PLMGSS Science subject 2019 JC Science Subjects

Source: JAE 2017

Biology H1

Chemistry H1

Physics H1

VJC Science Subject Comb 20184 Chemistry4 Physics2 Biology

No Bio & Phy Comb

No triple Sc comb bec of contrasting subject

SAJC Science Subject Comb 20187 Chemistry6 Physics4 Biology

No Bio & Phy Comb

No triple Sc Comb bec of Contrasting subject

Some Science related University courses & minimum H2 subject requirement (updated as of Sept 2016)X- Pre-requisiteA- Alternative subjects (only 1 required)

Course MA BI CH PHChemical & Biomolecular Engineering (NTU) X XChem Engineering (NUS) X X XChemistry & Biological Chemistry (NTU) A1 X A2Dentistry (NUS) A1 X A2Engineering (common) (NUS) X A1 A2Environmental Engineering (NUS) X X XFood Science & Technology (NUS) A2 X X A1Life Sciences (NUS) A1 X X A2Medicine (NUS & NTU) A1 X A2Pharmacy (NUS) A1 A2 X A3Physics & Applied Physics (NTU & NUS) X X

A: HumanitiesB: Business & ManagemtC: (Sciences)D: Media & Design

BiologyChemistry

PhysicsSc(Phy/Chem)Sc(Chem/Bio)

Min Requirement: Grade 1-6

Engineering

Health SciencesInformation &

Digital Technologies

Media and Design

Built Environment

MaritimeStudies

Applied Sciences

Polytechnic courses (ELR2B2-C) & (ELR2B2-D)Require SCIENCE as relevant subject

Source : JAE 2018

Chemistry• Veterinary Technician• Baker • Food Scientist• Dental Hygienist• Mental Health Counsellor• Nanotechnologist• Infection Control Professional• Alternative Energy

Technologist• Cytotechnologist• Industrial Engineer• Rig Technician

• Veterinary Technician• Food Scientist• Dental Hygienist• Mental Health Counsellor• Meteorologist• Personal Trainer• Occupational Therapist• Acupuncturist• Early Childhood Educator• Infection Control Professional• Cytotechnologist• Healthcare Aide

Biology

Physics• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Aerospace Engineer• Aircraft Mechanic• Reclamation Specialist• Set Designer• Nanotechnologist• Alternative Energy Technologist• Industrial Engineer

Aesthetics Subjects

Mr Ng Eng KeeHOD Aesthetics

ArtMusic

Food & Nutrition

ObjectivesArt

• an informed awareness and appreciation of the visual arts

• identify and solve problems creatively in visual and tactile forms

• use of art elements and design principles, materials and processes

• self-confidence and a sense of achievement through the practice of the visual arts

• an inquiring mind, a spirit of experimentation and a passion for the visual arts

Music

• critical thinking and musical creativity

• communication and interpretative skills in music

• perception and awareness of musical cultures and traditions, both local and global

• an informed and life-long appreciation of music

Food & Nutrition

• concepts of nutrition and meal planning

• link between diet and health

• principles of food science

• make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

• Entry Requirements– Aptitude and Interest for Art / Music / Food &

Nutrition – Art: Minimum of 65% for Sec 2 Art– Music: Minimum of Grade 4 for Theory & Practical

and Music students must continue lessons with a private instrumental teachers outside school

– Food & Nutrition: Minimum of a Pass in Sec 2 FCE (overall grade)

Entry Requirements

Demands on the Candidates• Subjects comprising Coursework and Written

Paper• Coursework examination

– Requires candidates to work on a long-term project (at the beginning of Sec 4)

– Conducted during curriculum time – Requires diligence, discipline and good time

management skills • Art and Music are additional subjects (on top of the

7, 8 or 9 subject combinations)

Assessment Component

Art Music Food & Nutrition

Coursework Preparatory Works & Final

Art Work:60%

Performing a 10-15 min

Recital: 30%

Song Writing: 20%

Research Report

leading to Creation of

Culinary Meal: 60%

Written Paper Drawing & Painting:

40%

Music Studies (Unprepared &

Prepared Analysis):

50%

Food Science & Nutrition

Principles: 40%

Assessment Weighting

Polytechnic Courses, e.g.• Media & Design • Information & Digital

Technologies• Architecture (for Art students)

NAFA / LASALLE • Art / Music Diploma• Art / Music Diploma with

Teaching (NAFA only)

International Baccalaureate Diploma at selected Integrated Programme schools and School of the Arts Singapore

Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree from Yong Siew TohConservatory of Music (for gifted Music students only)

• GCE A-Level Art / Music at selected junior colleges

Options for O-Level Art / Music

Art• Photographer• Set Designer• Jeweller• Curator• Advertising Artist /

Designer• Visual Effects Animator

Music• Performing career

(e.g. Video Game Composer, Sound Designer, Accompanist)

• Audio Engineer• Songwriter / Arranger• Music Education (e.g.

Music Teacher, Music Librarian, Private Instrumental Teacher, Performing Arts CCA instructors such as Band/Choral Director)

‘O’ Level Food &

Nutrition

Polytechnic Courses• Temasek Poly

– Applied Food Science & Nutrition– Baking & Culinary Science

• Republic Poly– Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary

Operation

• Singapore Poly– Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness

• Nanyang Poly– Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

Options for F&N students

Food and Nutrition

• Nutritionist• Culinary Expert• Personal Trainer• Healthcare Aide

Questions forExpress Stream

I intend to choose O-Level Art / Music. Why is there no combination on that?

• O-Level Art / Music is offered as an additional subject for students with special aptitude

• It is conducted in the afternoon.

If I take up an additional O-Level Art / Music subject, will it be possible to drop it later in the

year if I cannot cope with the curriculum?

• The request to withdraw from O-Level Art / Music will be considered on a case-by-case basis in view of her assessment results

• Students are strongly encouraged to take the subject for the whole Sec 3 year before she will be allowed to drop the subject in Sec 4.

If my daughter is keen in pursuing O-Level Music, when does she need to submit her grade

4 external music exams results? She’s trying for Grade 4 later this year, but

practical only grade 4 next year. Will she be in time?

• Your daughter will need to submit her Music certificates (minimum Grade 4 for both Theory and Practical) together with the Subject Combination Option Form in early October.

Why is there no Design and Technology combination for Sec 3 Express?

• O-Level D&T is currently not offered to Express stream students.

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Sec 2 Parents’ Briefing on Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2019

Feedback

https://tinyurl.com/Sec2streamingfeedback2018