Sec 2 Streaming Briefing 2017

Sec 2 Normal (Technical)

Mr Ong Kai Kun

Upper Secondary Coordinator

26 May 2017 (Fri)

Scope of Briefing

•Subject Combination•Streaming Criteria•Subject Syllabus and Examination Format•Grading for N Level•Admission to ITE matters• Introduction to Art by Ms Magdelene Tan• Introduction to EBS by Mr Calvin Heng• Introduction to Science by Mr Goh Tze Mian•Q & A

Subject CombinationSUBJECT OPTION CRITERIA

1 English *compulsory*

2 Mother Tongue *compulsory*

3 Mathematics *compulsory*

4 Computer Applications (CPA) *compulsory*

5Elements of Business Studies (EBS)

1. EL: at least C2. CPA at least C3. Recommendation by subject teacher

Science

1. Science: at least C2. Mathematics: at least C3. Aptitude in Science4. Recommended by subject teacher

6

Design & Technology (D&T)

1. D&T: at least C2. Aptitude in D&T3. Recommended by subject teacher

Art

1. Art: at least C2. Aptitude in Art3. Recommended by subject teacher

7 Social Studiescompulsory/ non-examinable

Students will be offered 7 subjects.

Streaming Criteria

1. Merit (Overall Performance + relevant subject requirement)

2. Student’s Choice / Preference

3. Teachers’ Recommendation

4. School Resources and Manpower

Subject Syllabus and Examination Format

1. Singapore Examination & Assessment Board

2. Access the website: www.seab.gov.sg

3. Click onto the icon “N(T)-Level”

4. Select the option “School Candidates

5. Click onto the icon “Syllabus”

Grading for NT-Level

Marks Grade ITE Aggregate Points

75% and above A 1

70% to 74% B 2

60% to 69% C 3

50% to 59% D 4

Below 50%, Ungradedor failed.

U 5

Admission to ITE Nitec Courses

Aggregate points for Nitec courses is calculated based on the best 4 GCE 'N' Level subjects (including pre-requisites and bonus points). Selected courses will require applicants to attend an admission interview, medical examination or drawing test.

Some courses require Science or Mathematics in their minimum entry requirement.

Legend:

0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass

2 or more ‘N’ Level passes

Pathways available to Sec 4 N(T) students

3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation

Programme

Eligible students:

2-year Niteccourses

Eligible students:

Both 2-year Nitec courses and 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme allow progression to Higher Nitec courses and Polytechnics.

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/Jan17_Admissions_Booklet.pdf

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/Jan17_Admissions_Booklet.pdf

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/wcm/connect/1b39c6004f992b8d97ebb7322353bd4f/ITE+Aggregate+Score+2016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

ITE Aggregate Score 2016

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/wcm/connect/1b39c6004f992b8d97ebb7322353bd4f/ITE+Aggregate+Score+2016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/wcm/connect/1b39c6004f992b8d97ebb7322353bd4f/ITE+Aggregate+Score+2016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Source: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/wcm/connect/1b39c6004f992b8d97ebb7322353bd4f/ITE+Aggregate+Score+2016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

ITE EARLY ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

The ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE) is an aptitude-based admissions exercise for admission into ITE full-time Nitec courses based on course-specific aptitude and interest.

Secondary school students can apply for these courses and receive conditional offers prior to receiving their GCE ‘N’ results

The ITE EAE will replace the Special College Admissions Scheme (SCAS) and Special Admissions Exercise (SAE). Application under ITE EAE will commence in June/July 2017 for admission to courses for year 2018 intake.

ITE EARLY ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

Selection Criteria

• A write up on not more than 100 words on why they are interested in the course

• Portfolio of related projects

• Documentation of participation in relevant MOE Elective Modules

• Documentation of participation in work attachments, community volunteer work, school / personal activities / projects, CCAs and competition related to ITE cources.

*Successful applicants will have to meet the Minimum Entry Requirements for the courses they apply for

Subject CombinationSUBJECT OPTION CRITERIA

1 English *compulsory*

2 Mother Tongue *compulsory*

3 Mathematics *compulsory*

4 Computer Applications (CPA) *compulsory*

5Elements of Business Studies (EBS)

1. EL: at least C2. CPA at least C3. Recommendation by subject teacher

Science

1. Science: at least C2. Mathematics: at least C3. Aptitude in Science4. Recommended by subject teacher

6

Design & Technology (D&T)

1. D&T: at least C2. Aptitude in D&T3. Recommended by subject teacher

Art

1. Art: at least C2. Aptitude in Art3. Recommended by subject teacher

7 Social Studiescompulsory/ non-examinable

Considerations

Future goals

Interest and ability

Timeline DATE MILESTONE

9 MarchFirst Streaming Briefing to students – Subject

Requirements

26 May Streaming Briefing to 2T Parents & Students

29 June2nd Streaming Briefing to students – Use of

online Portal

3 July – 7 July Online Pre-Streaming Exercise

10 October – 17 October End-of-Year Examinations (Main Papers)

23 October Final Briefing on Streaming Exercise

30 October – 3 NovemberOnline Streaming Exercise (Based on Overall

Results)*

*13 November Release of Streaming Results

*15 November Appeal of Streaming Results

*17 November Release of Final Appeal Results

Introduction to Art by

Ms Magdelene Tan

ArtUpper Secondary

Emphasis on meaning making and real-life application of art skills.

Learning journey

2D . 3D. Digital Media

Making meaning in our visual and technological world today

Embody

1JAN

2FEB

3MAR

4APR

5MAY

6JUN

7JUL

8AUG

Paper 1 : Art Portfolio(60%)

NT Level Art

Paper 1: Portfolio ( Submission in Early May)

• A collection of 3 art and/or design works from at least 2 differing media.

• A brief description of not more than 50 words for each work.

9SEP

http://bit.ly/2jEADXe

1JAN

2FEB

3MAR

4APR

5MAY

6JUN

7JUL

8AUG

9SEP

Paper 2 : Drawing and Painting (10 weeks + 3hrs ; 40%)

1 . 1 Finished Artwork ( 3 hours; on the spot)2. Not more than 10 A3 pages of preparatory.

Response to one of the six Art Tasks

NT Level Art

http://bit.ly/2jEADXe

P2:Draw

& Paint(40%; 3hrs + 3

weeks

prep)

Qualities of Students

1. Disciplined & Hardworking

2. Independent

3. Have a voice that want to be discovered

Post Secondary + ITE Art-related Courses:e.g.• Digital Media Design (Interaction Design) • Animation & 3D Arts • Game Design • Visual Communication & Media Design • Digital Film & Television • Communication Design • Hotel & Leisure Management

Re

qu

irem

en

t:

• At least B ( Grade 2)• Aptitude in Art• Recommendation by

subject teacher

1JAN

2FEB

3MAR

4APR

5MAY

6JUN

7JUL

8AUG

9SEP

P2:Draw

& Paint(40%; 3hrs + 3

weeks

prep)

Paper 1 : Art Portfolio(60%)

Introduction to D&Tby

Mr Terence Tan

ZHONGHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Sec 2 Streaming Talk Design and Technology

What is Design and Technology about?

• Harness your innate curiosity and ability to create through design-and-make activities

• Develop creativity and innovation through research and exploration, development, and working with tools and materials

What is Design and Technology about?

• Beautiful products but…

What is Design and Technology about?

• Good function but…

What is Design and Technology about?

• Design and Technology is about how things can be made to work well (function) and look good (form) together.

Innovation

• Humans are highly innovative.

• What will you do if you have a table that has one leg shorter than the other three?• Saw off the other 3 so that they are of the same height?

• Throw away or buy a new table?

Innovation

What will D&T in upper sec look like?

• Teachers are not the boss.• We don’t have all the answers.

• We guide you on the creative journey.

• You are the expert of your field.• Through your research, you will learn more than your peers, beyond our

syllabus.

THE EXAMINATION consists of………

•Paper 1 – Written Examination

•30% of the total marks for the subject•Topics: Mechanism

Electronics StructureDesign Appreciation

If you do well in the your D&T coursework, you are ALMOST certain

to get a Distinction (A1 or A2)

Design Journal

Presentation Board Prototype

Prototype

Presentation Board

Design Journal

Relevant to Courses in

Junior College/ Polytechnic

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Aviation Management & Services

• Computer Engineering

• Electronics

• Infocomm & Network Engineering

• Integrated Facility Management

• Mechatronics

• Microelectronics

• Architecture

Examples of Relevant Courses

• Civil Engineering &

Business

• Engineering With

Business

• Marine & Offshore

Technology

• Biomedical

Engineering

For Polytechnic admission: L1R2B2

Agg Type ELR2B2-A ELR2B2-B ELR2B2-C ELR2B2-D

EL English

R2

1st Group

of

Relevant

Subjects

Art

Combined Humanities Elementary Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

2nd Group

of

Relevant

Subjects

Art

Combined Humanities

Add-Mathematics

Mathematics

Design & Technology

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Principles of Accounts

Art

Combined Humanities

Principles of Accounts

Combined Science

Design & Technology

Art

Combined Science

Design & Technology

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

Introduction to Science by

Mr Goh Tze Mian

Science5148

Presented by Mr Goh Tze MianSec 4T Science Teacher

• Aerospace Machining Technology

• Applied Food Science

• Chemical Process Technology

• Community Care & Social Services

• Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services)

• Electronics (Mobile Devices)

• Fashion Apparel Production & Design

• Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)

• Medical Manufacturing Technology

• Opticianry

• Rapid Transit Technology

• Visual Effects

Nitec courses* which may need Science(*from ITE website, accessed on 30/6/15)

•Able to remember numerous names ofstructures and processes

•Be prepared to self-read/revise beforeand after lessons

•Able to see and make logicalconnections between concepts (howone event leads to another)

•Able to follow written instructions forpracticals

Expectations for Science

Lower Secondary• Gadgets Work Wonders (I)

• Matter Around Us

• Wonders of My Body (I)

Upper Secondary• Gadgets Work Wonders (II)

• Food Matters

• Wonders of My Body (II)

Textbooks

GCE N(T) Examination

Introduction to Elements of Business Studies (EBS)

by Mr Edison Han

Sec 2 N(T) Upper Secondary

Subject Briefing 2017

EBS – Elements of Business Skills

商业技能基本原理

Elemen Kemahiran Perniagaan

by Mr Edison Han

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Background

Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

Offered as a subject to Zhonghua N(T) Students starting 2010.First EBS batch graduated in 2011To date, 6 batches completed the Exam.

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Background

• Rationale:

• Public & private sectors need people with understanding of how an organization operates, customer service, interpret business data and processes

• Employers value staff with good communication skills (oral & written)

• Inculcate 21st century skills through innovative thinking, creative analytical & problem solving skills

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

What EBS students will LEARN

•Types of Businesses

•Retail Industry

•Hospitality Industry

•Travel & Tourism Industry

•Marketing – ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS

•Communication Skills

•Customer Service

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

How Our Students Learn EBS

Computer Lab

Lecture, Discussions, Group Project Work followed by class presentation, Activity Book, Role Play.

Research AssignmentsDo mini-coursework by visiting retail shops / hotels. Information Collection & Analysis (surveys, data handling).Reporting (Powerpoint slides and Oral Presentations)

• Learning Journeys – Duck Tours / City Tours

• Competiton – Tourism Innovation Competition

Note: only 1 textbook & 1 Acitivity Book for use from Sec 3 to 4.

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Tourism Innovation Competition 2016

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

How Our Students Learn EBS• Work Experience Program (WEP)

• Retail (Tangs)• Hotel (Mandarin Oriental Singapore)• Events (Morgan-Stanley Banking Conference)

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

How Our Students Learn EBS Work Experience Program (WEP)

is OPTIONALOnly students with GOOD attitude

will be selected

Selection Criteria: Mid Year Exam Grades:

ENGLISH BEBS ACONDUCT VERY GOOD

No Pay ( work experience )Participation rate: 10 students yearly

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

How our students are tested

•SCHOOL based:• Weekly Presentations, Class Tests and Common

Assessments (Term 1,2,3 & 4)• Mid-Year and End-of-Year Exams in Sec 3 [Theory Paper]• Mini-coursework in Sec 3 Semester 2• Prelim exam in Sec 4 [Theory Paper]

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Note: Theory Papers are 1½ hours – structured (fill-in-the-blanks,

True/False, State, Identify, MCQ) and short essays which require

lots of writing (describe, explain, recommend, give reasons and

analyse)

How our students are tested

NATIONAL Exam:N Level Coursework Exam in Sec 4 (Jan to May).

Individual Project Work, ICT basedField work required, Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Charting Skills

N Level Theory Exam in Sec 4 (Oct)

Note: Theory Papers are 1½ hours – structured and short essays which

requires a lot of writing

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Successful EBS Students…

•are RESPONSIBLE & RESOURCEFUL

•Demonstrate INTEGRITY

•Show CARE & CONCERN

•Strive for EXCELLENCE

•Report Book Indicators (Sec 2):

Subject Expectations

English Very strong

CPA Very strong

Social Studies Very strong

Conduct Very Good

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

ITE COURSES

•NITEC IN BUSINESS SERVICES

•NITEC IN RETAIL SERVICES

•NITEC IN CULINARY ARTS for 3

T1-2

01

8 / 2

T1-2

01

7

CAREERS

Hotels

Retail

Food & Beverage

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Any Questions?

for 3T1-2018 / 2T1-2017

Thank you