SECONDARY 2

STREAMING TALK

2016

TIME: 7.00 pm

11 March 2016

Canberra Secondary School

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PROGRAMME

• Address by Cohort Manager

• Streaming Talk by Mr Ng, Head of Department (Maths)

• Streaming Processes & Important dates by Cohort Manager

• Q & A

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Cohort

Manager’s

Address

11 March 2016

Secondary 2 Streaming Exercise

• Choice of subjects for Secondary 3 will

have an impact on the potential post-

secondary institution that your child may

want to go

Hence it is crucial that parents and

students are to be aware of the

processes and criteria, right from the

beginning of 2016

Sec 2 Streaming Talk Mr Ng C J (HOD Maths)

11 March 2016

OBJECTIVES

• Progression Paths after ‘O’/’N’ Levels

• Subject Combinations for Secondary Three 2017

Requirements/ Prerequisites for various subjects

Subject Vacancy Availability

Calculation of Composite Score & Ranking

• Tips to Prepare for Examinations

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Progression Paths after

‘O’/ ‘N’ Levels

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PROGRESSION PATHS

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Employment

University

Polytechnics

GCE ‘O’ Level *

GCE ‘A’ Level

CI JC

ITE

GCE ‘N’ Level*Transfer to selected schools for IP at Sec 3

DSA (Direct School Admission) path

ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR

JC/POLY

• Criteria for applications to

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Junior College Polytechnic

– L1R5 ≤ 20

– 6 subjects

must be B3 or

better (>65%)

– L1R2B2 ≤ 20

– 5 subjects

must be B4 or

better (>60%)

UNDERSTANDING L1R5 & L1R2B2

L = English

R = Relevant or Required Subjects

* CI = Centralised Institute (3 years A levels)

B = Any Best subject10

JC CI* / Polytechnic

Mathematics Mathematics

Science Science

Combined Humanities

Eng MT E. Math Phy Chem C.Hum A.Math D&T

B4 A2 A1 C5 A2 B3 B4 A2

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HOW TO CALCULATE

L1R5 & L1R2B2?

Student’s Results

For JC: L1 R5 = Eng + 1 Math + 1 Sci + 1 C.Hum + 2 Best (MT and D&T)

= 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2

= 14

For Poly: L1 R2B2 = Eng + 1 Math + 1 Sci + 2 Best (MT and D&T)

= 4 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2

= 11

Subject Combinations for

Sec 3 2017

Requirements/ Prerequisites for various subjects

Subject Vacancy Availability

Calculation of Composite Score & Ranking

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3 Express – Subject Combinations

8 subjects(3 Pure Science)

8 subjects(2 Pure Science)

7 subjects(Combined Science)

English Language English Language English Language

MT Language MT Language MT Language

E.Mathematics E.Mathematics E.Mathematics

Pure Chemistry Pure Chemistry Sci (Physics/Chem)

Pure Physics Pure Physics SS & Geography

or

SS & History

Pure Biology Principles of

Account

Principles of

Account

A.Mathematics A. Mathematics

SS & Geography

or

SS & History

SS & Geography

or

SS & History

A.Mathematics/Art/

F&N/ D&T

REQUIREMENTS/ PREREQUISITES

FOR VARIOUS SUBJECTS

Craft & Technology

(Art / Food & Nutrition / Design & Technology)

Science

Mathematics

Humanities (Geography & History)

Principles of Account

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AIMS OF ART SYLLABUS

1. Nurture an informed awareness and appreciation of

Art

2. Develop skills in art and design principles and

processes

3. Cultivate inquiring mind and spirit of experimentation

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STUDENTS’ WORKS

Art

Art

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WHAT IS F&N

A QUALITY FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION …

is not Domestic Science and Home Management.

It is not just about cooking and sewing…

This is a discipline that looks into

NUTRITION & HEALTH

FOOD SCIENCE

FOOD CHOICES

Food & Nutrition

1. Preparing Samples

2. Sensory Evaluation

3. Compiling Results

4. Interpreting Results

Food & Nutrition

WORK IN PROGRESS

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WHAT IS DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ?

Design & Technology

STUDENTS’ WORKS

Design & Technology

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What is offered?

PURE SCIENCE CLASS (Exp only)

• Pure Physics

• Pure Chemistry

• Pure Biology*

OTHER CLASSES (Exp & NA)

• Combined Science

(Physics/Chemistry)

* Only for students who perform extremely well for Science and English

Pure Science VS

Combined Science

Pure Physics and

Chemistry

Combined Science

(Physics/Chemistry)

Better preparation

for GCE A-levels

(JC )

GCE A-levels (JC)

may be a challenge

except for A graders

For future careers in

science research or

engineering

Many courses in

Polytechnic requires

Science

Who qualifies for

Pure Sciences?

• Science > 70% AND Mathematics > 70%

• English > 60%

• Overall Percentage of at Least 65%

Additional

criteria applies

for the 8

subjects

combination

with 3 Pure

Science

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Additional Mathematics

Pre-requisite:

Overall Mathematics Results

- At Least 70 Marks (EXP)

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Combined Humanities

Compulsory

Component

Elective

Component

Total %

(One Grade)

Combination A Social Studies

50 %

Geography

50 % 100 %

Combination B Social Studies

50 %

History

50 % 100 %

Allocation of Elective Subject

Social Studies is compulsory for all students.

Students can select their elective but must

fulfill the following criteria

•Choice : SS+GY

: SS+HY

•Merit (based on results for History and

Geography at sec 2 exams)

•Vacancies available

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Why Learn POA?

Develops an understanding of theprinciples and concepts of accounting andtheir applications in a variety of businesssituations.

Enables students to develop attitudes oflogical thoughts and analytical minds.

What POA Offers

A life skill

Problem solving

Excellent personal and time managementskills

Educating about Financial Literacy

Making sense of your money matters

Exciting further education advancementand career opportunities

An opportunity for hands-on accountingsoftware - MYOB

Principles of Accounts

• To provide students with a meaningful

introduction to financial accounting

• To develop an appreciation of the

discipline of accounting

• To equip students with strong

fundamentals for future learning

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Principles of Accounts

• Emphasis on the understanding and

application of accounting knowledge to

develop lifelong skills and values that will

be of value in the increasingly complex

world of business

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Composite Score

= English Mark

+ 2x Math Mark

+ 2x Science Mark

+ Average of Humanities Mark (Hist/Geog/Lit)

+ Overall Average Mark

= TOTAL of 700

CALCULATION OF COMPOSITE SCORE

Some Tips on Electives

Selection

Don’t choose Electives based on

– ‘Who is teaching the subject’

– ‘I want to be in the same class as my friend’

Choice of Electives should be based on

– Results

– Interest

– Career Choice: Where do I Go From Here?

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Complete your regular school work

Study regularly

Understand how the exam content is

organized

Find out how the exam is scored

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Tips to prepare

for streaming examination

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Streaming Process

and

Important Dates

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1. Composite score is calculated using the

student’s overall exam results.

2. The formula is related to the requirements for

admission to JC/Poly.

3. ALL students are then ranked. Top ranked

students are eligible for more demanding

courses.

4. Subject combination allocation is based firstly

on ranking, then the choice of subject

combination and finally availability of vacancy.

How is Streaming Done?

Composite Score and Ranking

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Event Date

Streaming Briefing to students 10 Mar

Streaming Briefing to Parent & Sec 2 PTM 11 Mar

Streaming Briefing regarding the online portal 20 Oct

Online Streaming Option 25 Oct (0800 hrs) to

1 Nov (2359 hrs)

Release of Streaming Results in school

website and foyer

8 Nov

Appeal Period 8 – 11 Nov (12pm)

Release of Appeal Results (Online) 15 Nov

Streaming Procedure Dates

Assessment Dates

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No Assessment Date

1 Sec 1-3 MTL Semestral Assessment 1 Oral 11 - 18 Apr

2 Sec 1-3 Semestral Assessment 1 3 – 6 May

9 - 12 May

3 Sec 1-3 Semestral Assessment 1 English

Oral Exam

5 – 14 Apr

Sec 1-3 MTL Semestral Assessment 2 Oral 19 – 26 Sept

4 Sec 1-3 Semestral Assessment 2 5 – 7 Oct

10 – 14 Oct

5 Sec 1-3 Semestral Assessment 2 English

Oral Exam

13 - 23 Sept

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