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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