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Secondary Two Subject Combination Briefing

Secondary Two Express

Opening Address by Principal

Educational Pathways and Subject Relevance By Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor

Subject Combinationsby Year Head 2

Agenda

SUBJECT OPTION AS PART OF

EDUCATION & CAREER GUIDANCEDISCOVER WHO YOU ARE

1. Continually develop your interests, abilities, and passion, and use

them to contribute meaningfully to society through your future

professions

Everyone has a set of unique attributes. The more you know about what

you value, what you are interested in, and what you are good at, the more

likely you will be able to make good choices in your education and career

explorations.

NAVIGATE PATHWAYS WITH CONFIDENCE

2. Learn more about the world of work, education, and career pathways

that you can choose. Many pathways are worth taking, and there are

opportunities for continuous learning and recognition.

Explore the many possible pathways and develop an understanding about

the world of work during the schooling years. There are no dead ends;

through CET, you can continue to pursue your aspirations.

3. You can take pride in and add value to any job.

Appreciate that each one of us can make the choice to perform our jobs to

a high professional standard, and contribute to the bigger outcome.

MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND OWN THEM

4. Make considered decisions about your education and career

plans, and take positive steps to embark on them.

Make decisions based on your interests, attributes, and aspirations,

while considering current and future career opportunities. Take

ownership of your goals, and take steps towards fulfilling them.

KEEP LEARNING. BE RESILIENT

5. Develop 21st century competencies, values, and workplace

readiness skills to be adaptable and resilient.

To thrive in a globalised economy and navigate meaningfully

through life, you must:

Establish sound values;

Seize every opportunity to develop transferrable soft skills such as:

cross-cultural communication skills, problem-solving skills, and team

work;

Continually develop workplace readiness skills such as literacy,

numeracy, and technical skills throughout life.

PROGRESSION

2 EXP

3 EXP 3 N(A)

Repeat*

Lateral Transfer to Normal (Academic) Stream : Students who are deemed to cope better in Normal (A) and do not meet repeat criteria

MINIMUM PASSING CRITERIA

• Pass in English

AND

• 50 % overall

percentage

SEC 2 EXPRESS

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

More details can be found on school website at https://bartleysec.moe.edu.sg/

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

A. SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT HIS/HER STRENGTHS, INTEREST, APTITUDE

Where does he/she see himself/herself after secondary school – JC/Poly/ITE? What subjects is he/she good at?

Pure vs Combined Science

o Depth of coverage

o Pure Science: NOT requirement for Poly or for JC non-Science courses

Additional Maths (A Maths)

o Aims (MOE) - To provide a strong foundation in algebraic manipulation and mathematical

reasoning & to prepare students for A-Level H2 and H3 Mathematics

o A Maths: NOT requirement for Poly or for JC non-Science courses

Coursework Subjects

o More practical-oriented approach; 60 -70 % of marks for coursework

8-subject Combination

• All-round competency, stamina, outside curriculum time

B. DO TARGET SETTING WITH YOUR CHILD Goals give your focus – “you can’t hit if you do not know what you are aiming

for” Goals allow you to measure progress – benchmark to compare Goals give you motivation – an end point to aim for and get excited about

C. ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PERSEVERE No such thing as just “Try” Upper secondary is a 2/3 year curriculum

D. IN SCHOOL, AS IS IN LIFE, WE DON’T ALWAYS GET WHAT WEWANT We can learn to love what we get, make the best of opportunities presented to us Learning doesn’t stop

How is final subject combination decided?

• Allocation is based solely on Performance NOT potential

Especially so in instances where there are constraints (eg. resource availability)

• Must meet streaming criteria

• Overall merit relative to cohort (overall performance + performance in specific subject)

• Availability of places for each combination

How is the final allocation decided?

• CCA & School-based Enrichment Activities are an IMPORTANT & INTEGRALaspect of secondary school life

• Learn new skills, develop competencies and pursue and deepen interest

• Build character – discipline, commitment & time management

• Opportunity to make & meet new friends

• Important for Direct School Admission (DSA) / Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

CCA & OTHER SCHOOL-BASED

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

INSIGHTS INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONMs Valerie Phua, ECG Counsellor

Details of Subject Option ExerciseYear Head, Ms Lee Kia Li

Ms Valerie Phua

Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor

Bartley Secondary School

ECG is about:

Knowing where you want to go

Knowing how to get there

Discovering who you are

What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG)?

Current Landscape

Students also have the option of pursuing post-secondary courses at NAFA and Lasalle

Pre-University Education

• 18 Junior Colleges, including IP schools

• Millennia Institute (MI)

• JC : Offers a 2-year curriculum, leading to the GCE ‘A’ Certificate or the *International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• MI : Offers a 3-year curriculum, leading to the GCE ‘A’ Certificate

• Prepares the student for a University education.

* The IB Diploma Programme curriculum is offered by ACSI and SJI.

Pre-University Education

• Subjects offered at 3 levels of study - Higher 1 (H1), Higher 2 (H2) and Higher 3 (H3)

• *Different JCs offer different subject combinations and different subject pre-requisites.

Example of Science combinationChem (H2), Physics/Bio (H2), Maths (H2) and Econs (H1)

Example of Arts combinationHistory (H2), Literature (H2), Econs (H2) and Maths (H1)

*Log onto individual JC websites to find out more.

Admission to JC/MI

Joint Admission Exercises (JAE)

Merit-based admission via O-Level Results

Direct School Admission (DSA)

Aptitude-based admission

Eligibility Criteria for JC/MI

Entry Requirements:

Junior College Millennia Institute

L1R5 ≤ 20 L1R4 ≤ 20

English Language (A1 to C6) E or A Mathematics (A1 to D7) Mother Tongue (A1 to D7) or Higher MT (A1 to E8) or MT ‘B’ Syllabus (Merit or Pass)

English Language (A1 to C6) E or A Mathematics (A1 to D7) Mother Tongue (A1 to D7) or Higher MT (A1 to E8) or MT ‘B’ Syllabus (Merit or Pass)

*Where L1 refers to EL/HMT; R1 to R3 refer to Humanities, Maths and Science; R4 and R5 refer to best two subjects. *Grades for Mother Tongue ‘B’ syllabus cannot be used in L1R5/L1R4 computation of aggregate points.

• Students assessed through trials, auditions, interviews, portfolio reviews.

• If successful, students given a conditional offer before sitting for ‘O’ levels

• Offer is confirmed if student meets L1R5 ≤ 20 and subject requirements.

• With confirmed offer, students cannot change DSA commitment nor participate in JAE.

• Allows students to apply andsecure a place in the JC, based ontalents and achievements likesports or performing arts.

• Different JCs have differentcategories and criteria.

Direct School Admission (DSA)

Polytechnic Education

• 5 Polytechnics

• 200 courses across 5 polys

• 3-year Diploma programme that focuses on hands-on, applied learning with industry attachments

• Equips students with skills and competencies that prepares them for the workforce

• Allows for progression to University

Admission to Polytechnics

Joint Admission Exercises (JAE)

Merit-based admission via O-Level Results

Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

Aptitude-based admission

Eligibility Criteria for Poly

Entry Requirements:

Net ELR2B2 ≤ 26

Meet Minimum Entry Requirements (Course-dependent)

*EL= English Language, R2 = Relevant 2 Subjects, B2 = Best 2 Subjects

*Please refer to JAE 2020 Booklet for full details of MER

Poly courses are grouped into 4 aggregate types:

• Humanities• Media-related

• Business & Management

• Sciences, Engineering• ICT, Built Environment

• Built Environment• Media & Design

Eligibility Criteria for Poly

Aggregate TypeA

• Humanities• Media-related

B• Business &

Management

C• Sciences,• Engineering• ICT, Built Env

D• Built Env• Media &

Design

EL English

First Relevant Subject (R1)

Humanities, Art, Music

Mathematics,A Mathematics

Mathematics,A Mathematics

Mathematics,A Mathematics

Second Relevant Subject (R2)

Mathematics, A Maths, Art, MT, D&T, F&N, POA,

Humanities, Music

Art, Humanities,POA, Music

Science, D&T, F&N Science, Art, D&T,F&N

B2 Best 2 subjects

*Please refer to JAE 2020 Booklet for full details of relevant subjects

• Students assessed through interviews, aptitude tests and portfolio reviews. (important to participate in CCA and school activities to demonstrate interest and build portfolio)

• If successful, students given a conditional offer in course of choice.

• Offer is confirmed if student fulfils ELR2B2 ≤ 26 and minimum entry requirements.

• With confirmed offer, students cannot switch course.

• Allows students to apply and secure aplace in the Polytechnic, based oninterests and aptitude, before sitting forthe ‘O’ levels.

• Apply up to 3 Poly courses and submitpersonal statements (write-ups) for eachcourse applied for

Poly Early Admission Exercise

Arts Institutions

Both institutions offer diploma and degree courses in visual arts, performing arts and other related fields.

Admission Criteria: Best 4 ‘O’ levels ≤ 25, Pass in English, portfolio, auditions and interviews.

JAE 2020 Booklet

Contains useful information on JC, Poly, ITE and Arts Institutions, including entry requirements and cut-off points.

JAE 2020 Booklet is available online

Your child’s strengths and interests?

His or her favourite/best subject?

His or her learning style?

Education plans?

Overall workload?

Your child’s aspiration?

Entry requirements for the post-secondary

courses your child is working towards?

Supporting Your Child in ECG - Guiding Questions for Choosing Subjects

Making Informed Decisions - Who Am I, Where Am I Going, How Do I Get There?

Encourage them to explore and develop their interests

Actively participate in CCAs, school activities

Pick up new skills; research and read up about courses on Poly/JC websites

Sign up for Applied Elective Modules at Polys, online modules

Career Fairs/Talks, Webinars, Learning Journeys to Industries,Work Experiences

Visit MySkillsFuture Portal www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary World of Work, Education Guide, Know Yourself (RIASEC)

Supporting Your Child in ECG

Ms Valerie Phua, ECG Counsellor

Bartley Secondary School

Wednesday │ECG Room Level 3

phua_chay_khimm_valerie@schools.gov.sg

SUBJECT OPTIONS FOR 2021

• Combinations are reviewed annually and modified based on • Entry requirements for tertiary courses, “A” level (L1R5) and polytechnic

courses (ELR2B2)

• Manageability of subjects, based on past cohorts

• Aspiration and readiness of students

Subject Combinations

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics

4 Additional Mathematics

5 Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)

or

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

6 Chemistry

7 Physics

8 Biology

8 Subject Combination

8-subject combination

Overall percentage for all subjects combined ≥ 75%

Additional Mathematics

Mathematics ≥ 70%

Pure Sciences

Science ≥ 70%Note: For subjects where options are provided, there must be a minimum number of students offering that subject(s) for a class to be opened.

Eligibility Criteria

GROUP A GROUP B

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics

4 Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) or

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

5Chemistry

Science (Chemistry, Physics)Or

Science (Chemistry, Biology)

6 Physicsor

Biology

Design & Technologyor

Food & NutritionorArt

7 Additional Mathematicsor

Principles of Accounts

7 Subject Combinations

7-Subject combination :

Overall percentage for all subjects combined ≥ 55%

Mathematics and Science ≥ 50%

Additional Mathematics :

Mathematics ≥ 70%

Pure Sciences :

Science ≥ 70%

Eligibility Criteria

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics

4 Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)or

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

5Science (Chemistry, Physics)

OrScience (Chemistry, Biology)

6Design & Technology

orFood & Nutrition

orArt

6 Subject Combination

Note:

For subjects where options are provided, there must be a minimum number of students offering that subject(s) for a class to be opened.

There will be a maximum class size for Design & Technology (D&T), Food & Nutrition (F&N) and Art. Selection will be based on merit.

Eligibility Criteria

STREAMING EXERCISE TIMELINE

Jun - Jul

Subject Combination Briefing (parents)

Subject Option Talk (students)

Trial Streaming Exercise

Jul – Sep

Review of Sec 2 Performance & Targets against preferred Sec 3 subject combination

Oct

Students submit selection of subject combination after SA

2

Nov

Announcement of Streaming results and classes for 2021

Streaming Exercise Timeline

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Bartley Secondary School: www.bartleysec.moe.edu.sg

MOE Post-Secondary School Education: www.moe.gov.sg/education/post-secondary

Joint Polytechnic Portal: www.polytechnic.edu.sg

Joint ITE Portal: www.ite.edu.sg

My Skills Future: www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

ECG Parents Guide: https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-guide/#p=1

ECG Success Stories “The Next Step Forward” - "The Next Step Forward“:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step-forward/#p=1

Resources

In-School ECG CounsellorOur in-school ECG Counsellor, Ms Valerie Phua is available every

WEDNESDAYSMake an appointment with her to plan your post-secondary pathways.

Email her at phua _chay_khimm _valerie@schools.gov.sg

In-school support

For further enquiries, contact

Your child’s Form Teachers

Year Head 2, Ms Lee Kia Lihttps://bartleysec.moe.edu.sg/our-school/our-staff

In-school support