Secondary 3 NT Posting Exercise – Parents’ Briefing 6 February 2015.

Secondary 3 NT Posting Exercise – Parents’ Briefing

6 February 2015

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community

Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite

Objectives

To provide parents information on: post-secondary education options subject combinations in Sec 3 (2016) qualifying criteria for non-compulsory (or elective)

subjects & introduction of these subjects

so as to enable parents to help your children make an informed decision regarding Sec 3 Subject Combination



OUR Fuhuanites - Upstanding

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OUR Fuhuanites – Ready for the Future



What is ITE Education? ITE aims to equip its students with the technical

skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors.

Training with ITE will not only equip students for a successful and rewarding career, but also pave the way to higher level training at the Polytechnics and beyond.

Over 20% of ITE graduates progress to the Polytechnics upon graduation!



Educational Pathways (After GCE N level)

- Extracted from www.ite.edu.sg



Promotion CriteriaPromotion to Sec 3 Pass in 2 subjects, with one being EL / Maths

(refer to pg. 46 of Students’ Handbook)



Admission Criteria to ITE For Nitec courses: GCE N- or O- level graduates who

meet course-specific entry requirements

Some courses require interviews and medical checksFor more details on entry requirements for the courses, visit:

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/what-to-study/



Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum)English Mathematics Science Others

School of Applied & Health Science

School of Business & Services

2 other subjects

School of Media & Design

1 other subject



Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum)English Mathematic

sScience Others

School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

OR 2 other subjects

School of Engineering 2 other

subjectsSchool of Hospitality 2 other

subject



2014 Cut-off point (4 best N-level subjects)

No. Course Cut-off point

ITE College Central

1 Aerospace Avionics 62 Aerospace Technology 9

ITE College West

3 Digital Audio & Video Production 8

4 Info-Communications Technology 9

5 Applied Food Science 9

6 Pastry & Baking 10

• Competition for ITE places is keen. • Eligibility does not mean course placement.



Considerations for Subject Combination

Quality Cohort

Pre-requisite for Courses

School Resources



UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016)

Compulsory Subjects English Language Mother Tongue Language *NA Level Mathematics Computer Applications (CPA) Science



UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016)

Elective Subjects (Choose 1) Elements of Business Skills (EBS) Design & Technology (D&T) Food Studies (FS)



Criteria for Elective Subject

Elective Academic Criteria (Sec 2 Overall Average)

D&T A Pass in D&T and Science

Food Studies A Pass in Home Econs and English

EBS A Pass in English



Principles of Posting Exercise• Merit:

• In academic results

• Choice:• Students will be allocated based on their choice• While working within the constrains of the school, eg:

infrastructure, manpower



Principles of Posting Exercise

• Aptitude:• Holistic feedback from various stakeholders of

education will taken into consideration, eg, Form Teachers, Subject Teachers and SMC Level Heads / Year Head

ELEMENTS OF

Introduction to Elective Subjects



EBS

TRAVEL & TOURISM RETAIL HOSPITALITY

What is EBS?

• ASPECTS OF MARKETING

• PLANNING AND PROMOTION

• CUSTOMER SERVICE



EBS - Examination Requirements Paper 1 (Theory) – 60%

1½ hours Paper 2 (Coursework) – 40%

20 hours (over 20 weeks) 12 hours of preparatory work 8 hours of assessed work



Benefits of EBS

Skills Thinking and problem solving Information technology Communication Teamwork



Benefits of EBS

Values Positive work attitude Enterprise Adaptability Confidence



What is Design & Technology?

Provides students with knowledge in Design Methods Technology (Electronics, Mechanisms & Structures) Skills in realisation of models & artefects



Design Process

Design & Technology



Electronics Mechanisms Structures

Technology

Design & Technology



Problem-solving skills and communication skills Provides foundation for coursework-based subjects at

ITE and Polytechnics e.g. Engineering, Aerospace, Digital Production and Info-Communication

Benefits of D&T

Engineering

Aerospace

Digital Production



Paper 1 (Theory) – 30% 1 hour written paper

Paper 2 (Coursework) – 70% Design Project Duration : Jan – Aug (8 Months, with supervision from teachers) Component : Design Journal, Presentation Boards, Artefact

D&T – Examination Requirements


FOOD STUDIES



What is Food Studies?

Provides students with knowledge in Health Nutrition Food science Basic cooking skills

Useful for courses like Pastry & Baking, Culinary Skill and Food & Beverage



Food Studies – Examination Requirements

Paper 1 (Theory) – 40% 1½ hours

Paper 2 (Coursework) – 60% Coursework based on research 30-page report



Benefits of Food Studies Learn valuable coursework skills such as

Investigation skills Research skills

Get to know more about Food safety and hygiene Food nutrition Food preparation skills



What to do next? DATE: WHAT TO EXPECT : Remarks6 FEB Sec 3 Posting Exercise

Briefing

MAY 2015 Briefing to students

JULY 2015 Aspirations and mock E-streaming Exercise

A letter will be sent

OCT 2015 Actual E-streaming Exercise

A letter will be sent

NOV 2015 Release of Posting Results Through LMSNOV 2015 Submission of Appeals Through the General

OfficeNOV 2015 Release of Appeal Results Through LMS



How parents can help? Discuss with your child his/her career aspirationshttps://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.admission.ft#prospectus

Make use of the e-Careers portal to help your child determine the most suitable elective in line with his/her career aspirations

https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp

Help your child to work towards his goals by reinforcing good study habits and attitudes



Secondary 3 NTPosting ExerciseParents’ Briefing

5 Feb 2015

Secondary 3 NT Posting Exercise – Parents’ Briefing 6 February 2015.

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