Serangoon Garden Secondary School

Briefing for

2019 Sec 3NT

Subject Combination

(For Parents)

24 May 2018

Mr Edwin Chew

(Assistant Year Head,

Lower Sec)

Vision: Compassionate Leaders. Critical Thinkers

Post-Secondary Education

Sec 3 Subject Combination

- Assessment and Promotion Criteria at Sec 2NT

- Guiding Principles and criteria

- Proposed combinations for 2019 (Subjected to

changes)

- Online Interest Survey

Question & Answer

Meeting with Form Teachers (classrooms)

Agenda

Post-Secondary Education

Legend:

0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass

2 or more ‘N’ Level passes

Pathways available to Sec 4 N(T) students

ITE3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation

Programme

Eligible students:

ITE2-year Nitec

courses

Eligible students:

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

Higher Nitec courses and Polytechnics.

How can I enter ITE?

2-year NitecTraineeship

Courses

Unique scheme that offers you an ITE

education and allows you to gain

real-life work experience

2-year NitecCourses

Wide range of Niteccourses available

providing hands-on training in

Engineering, ICT and Business &

Services

Sec 4N(T) results

3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation

Programme

Catered for students with

0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass

Post- Secondary Education

https://www.ite.edu.sg

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Preparing you for a promising career

Numerous partnerships with

key industry players

Courses that meet economic and

global demands

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an

aptitude for hands-on learning

National ITE

Certification

(NITEC)

Higher National

ITE Certification

(Higher NITEC)

EMPLOYMENT FOR ITE

GRADUATES

Sec 3 Subject Allocation

GRADING SYSTEM FOR NORMAL TECHNICAL

2NTPass in 2 subjects, one

of which is EL or Maths Not met pass criteria

***Average score of 70% or more

and score 70% or more for EL,

Maths and Science

Retained in

2NT

Promoted

to 3NT

Laterally transferred

to 2NA

Promotion Criteria for

Sec 2NT

***Subjected to changes by the school

Assessment Weightage for

Secondary 2 NT

Semester One

Continual

Assessment (CA1)

15%

Semestral

Assessment (SA1)

or Mid-Year Exam

25%

Semester Two

Continual

Assessment (CA2)

15%

Semestral

Assessment (SA2)

or Year-End Exam

45%

Guiding Principles for

allocation of Sec 3 subjects

o To enable all students to be given subjects

that will allow and prepare them to progress

to the next higher level, that is, ITE (Nitec,

Higher Nitec) and polytechnics.

o Based on students’ ability (appropriate level

of challenge), aptitude, interest and

aspirations for post-secondary education

o Based on school resources and students’

take-up rate (viable size).

Criteria for allocation

of Sec 3 subjects

Overall Results Ranking (Combined results)

Results for specific subjects

(eg. D&T, FCE, Art)

Student’s Choices

Vacancy of electives

Proposed Subject Combination for

Sec 3NT (2019) (subjected to changes)

GROUP: 6 SUBJECTSSubject T1A T1B T1C

1 English English English

2 Mother

Tongue

Mother

Tongue

Mother Tongue

3 Maths Maths Maths

4 CPA CPA CPA

5 Food Studies Food Studies Food Studies

6 Art D&T Music

Proposed Subject Combination for

Sec 3NT (2019) (subjected to changes)

GROUP: 6 SUBJECTSSubject T2A T2B T2C

1 English English English

2 Mother

Tongue

Mother

Tongue

Mother Tongue

3 Maths Maths Maths

4 CPA CPA CPA

5 Science Science Science

6 Art D&T Music

Art

(Elective Subject)

ARTIST

ANIMATOR

FASHION

DESIGNER

PHOTO-

GRAPHER

INTERIOR

DESIGNER

ARCHITECT

CURATOR

FUTURE PROSPECTSArt Related Occupations

2 years of curriculum for Upper Sec:

Compulsory Curriculum

(A) Foundational Studies

1. Basic Drawing

2. Basic Digital Imaging

(B) Elective Studies

Comprises of two other media components (Other Fine

Art 2D, Fine Art (3-D), Design (2-D), Design (3-D), Textiles/

Fibre Art or Electronic/ Lens-Based Media

Elective Subject:

NT Art Syllabus [6126]

GCE N(T) Level Art

Syllabus Examinations

N‘T’ National Examination Format(2 compulsory examination components)

Paper Description Examination Duration Weighting Requirement

Paper 1 Portfolio 5 months in Yr 2 60% Compulsory

PortfolioEach candidate is to submit a collection of three art and/or design works from at least two differing media.

A brief description of not more than 50 words must be submitted for each work.

Submission of the portfolio will be in the month of May of the examination year.

Paper 2 Art Task Preparation: 10 weeks

Actual Exam: 3hrs

40% Compulsory

Paper 2 Art TaskTask question and answer booklet to be given ten weeks before the commencement of the N(T) Level

examination. Six questions will be issued to candidates and candidates are to make response to one of

the questions. Each candidate is to submit the final solution and the answer booklet at the end of

the examination.

ITE ART RELATED

COURSES

Nitec in the following:

• Digital Animation

• Fashion Apparel Production and Design

• Space Design (Architecture)

• Space Design (Interior and Exhibition)

• Visual Communication

• Product Design

• Visual Effects

ITE ART RELATED

COURSES

Higher Nitec in the following:

• Interactive Design

• Filmmaking (Cinematography)

• Performance Production

• Visual Merchandising

• Space Design Technology

• Space Design (Architecture)

• Space Design (Interior and Exhibition)

OUR REQUIREMENTS ?

The following are the criteria we are looking for in a potential ART STUDENT…

≥ Grade A for Sec 2NT Art

Required Attitude: 3Cs

Commitment (Time & effort)

Consistency (Skills can be trained overtime)

Curiosity (The eagerness to learn and improve their craft)

Elective Subject:

N(T) Art 6126

Design and Technology

(Elective Subject)

Subject content of D&T

The subject content is organised into three sections,

namely:

Section 1: Design

Section 2: Technological Areas

Section 3: Materials and Practical Processes

Assessment of D&T

Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting

1 Written Paper 1 hour 50 30 %

2 Coursework

7 months

(January to

July)

70 70 %

Design Project

The design project comprises four components

- Design Journal (DJ)

- Presentation Board (PB)

- Mock-up

- Prototype

Design Project

Design Project

Design Project

Eligibility of D&T

As this subject is primarily project-based over a

duration of 7 months,

- Students must possess the perseverance and

diligence to engage in recurring problem-solving

design activities.

- Students must be competent in drawing

techniques for design communication.

- Students must be confident and competent in

the use of tools and machines in the workshop.

Also, students should score 65m and above

for D&T at Sec 2

Career Prospects of D&T

Possible career opportunities in the following industries:

Art & Design (e.g. Graphic designer, Product

designer)

IT (e.g Web designer, Network engineer)

Construction (e.g Architect, Civil engineer)

Manufacturing (e.g. Product designer, Manufacturing

Engineer)

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

MUSIC Syllabus TGCE Normal (Technical) Level

Syllabus 6129

To provide students with a broad-based

music education that is relevant to new

developments in the music and music-related

industries.

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Aims of the syllabus…

• Acquire a range of musical skills and knowledge to develop an understanding in the fundamental concepts of music.

• Develop basic music technology skills.

• Develop creativity and critical thinking through active engagement in listening, performing and creating.

• Develop an awareness and appreciation of a range of music and the function of music in society.

•Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)

•Nitec in Digital Audio & Video Production

•Higher Nitec in Performance Production

• Diploma in Music and Audio Technology

• Diploma in Sonic Arts

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Scheme of Assessment

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Paper 1: Written Examination 50 marks [50%]

1 hour 10 minutes

• Short answer

questions and

multiple-choice

questions based

on 5/6 listening

extracts

• Typesetting task

(within 30mins)

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

•Candidates to create, perform and investigatevarious genres of music.

•2 arrangements of popular music (1-2 minutes)

- Melody line

- Harmony

- Bass line

- Drum part (if appropriate to style)

- Other sound effects (if necessary)

Paper 2: Coursework [50%] around end January - end August

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Coursework SubmissionCandidates are required to submit:

A recording of pre-set auto-accompaniment rhythmic and

harmonic patterns

An audio recording of the completed backing track

A DVD and audio recording of candidate’s live performance

with backing track

The background study

A copy of the music which candidates selected as their stimulus

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Secondary 4 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Coursework begins end January/ early February

Recording of coursework in August

N’level ExaminationUsually the 1st few papers

Rough Timeline of NT MusicSecondary 3

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Western Classical MusicWestern Jazz Popular Music since 1980s

Chinese Music

Malay Music Indian Music

Recording Skills

Typesetting & Music Notation Software

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Qualifying Criteria for Music

•Grade A for General Music in Secondary 1 and 2

•Grade B and above in English

•Hard work and commitment

•An open mind to learning new musical skills

Elective Subject:

Music Syllabus T

Science Syllabus T

(Elective Subject)

Use of authentic, real world contexts that students can

relate to their everyday experiences and commonly

observed phenomena in nature.

Guides students in acquiring knowledge with understanding

for application in their daily lives.

Develop 21st century competencies which would e.g.

enable students to acquire problem-solving skills and use

thinking and inquiry processes.

Enable students to be suitably prepared for post-secondary

courses, such that they become aware of the impact of

Science and technology on society, industry, and business.

Elective Subject:

Science Syllabus T

Format of Assessment

o All questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory

Elective Subject:

Science Syllabus T

Type of Paper Duration Marks Remarks

Multiple Choice 1 hour 40 marks 40 questions

Short Answer or

Structured

1 hour 15

minutes

60 marks - consist of a variable

number of compulsory

short-answer or structured

questions.

- includes a 8–12 marks

data-response question,

requiring candidates to

interpret, evaluate or solve

problems using data

and/or observations.

Assessment Objectives

Elective Subject:

Science Syllabus T

Assessment Objective Weightage

Knowledge with

Understanding

~60%

(~20% allocated to

recall)

Handling and Applying

Information

40%

Experimental skills and

investigations

Incorporated with

previous objectives

ITE Courses which have a Compulsory requirement

for Upper Secondary Science Syllabus T elective:

1) Nitec in Applied Food Science

2) Nitec in Chemical Process Technology

Elective Subject:

Science Syllabus T

Food Studies

(Elective Subject)

Elective Subject:

Food Studies [6079]

2 years course of study: Upper Sec

- Culinary Skills

- Food Commodities

- Nutrition and Diseases

- Coursework Skills

Elective Subject:

Food Studies [6079]

Content of Syllabus

- Nutritional Tools

- Dietary Planning

- Nutrition and Diet-Related Diseases

- Food Chemistry

- Food Management and Technology

Assessment

Exam Component Food Studies

Written Paper 40% [80 marks]

(1.5 hour paper)

Coursework 60%

(16 pages)

Elective Subject:

Food Studies

ITE/ Other Options Organization Courses

ITE Nitec

-Pastry and baking

-Food and Beverage Operations

-Asian Culinary Arts

-Applied Food Science

-Western Culinary Arts

-Hospitality Management

Shatec Culinary

Elective Subject:

Food Studies

Who should apply?

≥ 65m for Food and Consumer Education

(Sec 2)

A pass in English

REGULAR ATTENDANCE

GOOD ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING

Online

Student Interest Survey

The purpose of this survey is to gauge the interest of

Sec 2 students in taking the different subjects in Sec 3 in 2019.

This is not the final selection for their subject combination. At the end

of this academic year, the students will be asked to choose their final

preferred subject combinations for 2019.

Your child/ward is required to register his/her interest online via the

website https://sgs.schoolhub.sg from 25 May (Fri), 12 pm to

30 May (Mon), 12 pm.

Each student is required to indicate his/her preferred 4 choices, in

order of preference, with the endorsement of his/her parent.

Students are provided with a username and password, to be kept

confidential and not to lose the username as well as password.