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Sec 2E Subject Options 2020

Information SlidesSubject Options Exercise

and

Subject Choices for Sec 3E in 2021

Objectives

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• What’s Next after GCE O Level?

• Subject Combination for Sec 3 in 2020

• School Policies on Subject Options

• Subject Information and Requirements

• “Mock” Exercise & Actual Exercise

• Promotion Criteria

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What’s Next

after GCE O

Level ? Page 9

Pathways

Requirements for admission to

JC (2-yr course)/MI (3-yr course)

Total aggregate obtained

for

Points

required

Junior College (L1R5)

• First Language

• 5 Relevant Subjects

Less than or

equal to 20

MI: 3-yr Pre-U Course

(L1R4)

• First Language

• 4 Relevant Subjects

Less than or

equal to 20

Points derived

from grades

A1 – 75 above

A2 – 70-74

B3 – 65 – 69

B4 – 60-64

C5 – 55-59

C6 – 50-54

D7 – 45-49

E8 – 40-44

F9 – 39 & below

Entry Requirements for JC:

L1R5 20

L1 English / Higher Mother Tongue

R1 Humanities

R2 Mathematics / Science

R3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science

R4 Any other subject excluding CCA


◆Subject Choices at JC

Admission To JC

Science Arts

H2 Mathematics H2 Economics

H2 Chemistry H2 Geography

H2 Physics H2 Literature

H1 Economics A contrasting discipline H1 Mathematics

Eg of Common Subject Choices :

at least one H1 or H2 subject is

from a contrasing discipline

L1R5 Aggregate Scores in 2019

Junior College Arts Science / IB

Anderson Serangoon JC* 12 11

Anglo-Chinese JC 9 8

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) – 5

Catholic JC 13 14

Dunman High School 10 9

Eunoia JC 10 9

Hwa Chong Institution 6 5

Jurong Pioneer JC* 16 15

Nanyang JC 7 6

National JC 8 7

Raffles Institution 5 5

River Valley High School 10 9

St. Andrew’s JC 11 10

St. Joseph’s Institution – 7

Tampines Meridian JC* 13 14

Temasek JC 11 9

Victoria JC 8 6

Yishun Innova JC* 20 20

*

Direct School Admission (DSA) –

Junior College

When?

• May to July

Who?

• Secondary 4 students with special talents and

achievements and who possess excellent

academic track records.

Selection Process

• Most applicants go through the following selection

phases:

• Auditions / Trials / Portfolio reviews,

• Interview

Useful info to note :

Useful Info for Admission to

Universities

Admission to NUS undergraduate medical

programme or dentistry:H2 pass in Chemistry and

H2 pass in either Biology or Physics

Admission to NUS electrical, mechanical, civil,

and biomedical engineering:H2 Mathematics and

H2 Physics* or H2 Chemistry

Useful info to note :

More students from Polytechnic are

entering local universities!

Entry Requirements for

Polytechnic: ELR2B2 26ELR2B2 – For Polytechnic Courses

Aggregate Type ELR2B2-A (Arts-

related)

ELR2B2 – B

(Business-

related)

ELR2B2-C

(Science-based)

ELR2B2-D

(Technology-

based)

EL English

R2 1st Group

of

Relevant

subjects

Art

Humanities

Geography

History

Literature in English

Elementary Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

2nd Group

of

Relevant

Subjects

Mathematics


Art

Design & Technology

Humanities

Geography

History

Literature

Principles of Accounts

Art

Humanities

Geography

History

Literature

Principles of

Accounts

Design &

Technology

Food & Nutrition

Computing

Science

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Art

Design &

Technology

Food & Nutrition

Computing

Science

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

Subject Requirements for Admission to

Polytechnic Courses (Arts related)


Polytechnic Courses (Business related)


Polytechnic Courses (Science related)


Polytechnic Courses (Technology-based)

Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) –

Polytechnics

WHAT IS EAE?

◆ Allows polytechnics to select students based on aptitudes

and interests before O-Level results are released

◆ Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests

◆ Non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports, leadership,

also considered

◆ Various modes of assessment, e.g. interviews, aptitude

tests, portfolios, depending on polytechnic and course

◆ Still required to meet polytechnic admissions criteria but do not

have to compete with other students for entry strictly on basis of

relative academic performance

WHO?

◆ Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident students

registered for O-Levels in year of EAE

◆International Students in Government,

Government-aided, or Independent Schools, and

registered to sit for O-Levels in year of EAE

◆Up to 15% of total polytechnic intake

Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) –

Polytechnics

Useful info from JAE booklet

◆Entry Requirements for Pre-University

◆Entry Requirements for Polytechnics

◆Bonus Points

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-

source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf

Subject

Combinations for

Sec 3E

in 2021

Subject Combination for 3E 2020 for 2021

Page 2, 10-11

How to read the worksheet?

Factors to consider

• What are the subjects

that your child is good

at?

• What is he/she

passionate about?

• What is his/her career

aspirations?

Useful Info on choosing of Subjects…

Pure Sciences

◆Rigour of Subject including Science practical exams

◆No. of periods for Pure Sciences & Combined Science

Pure Humanities

Rigour of Subject

Strong interest and passion in the subject

Subjects with Coursework Component

- D&T / Art / F&N

Rigour of Subject

Weighting of Coursework & Written component

School Policies for

Subject Options

Exercise

School Policies on

Subject Options Exercise

Streaming is by MERIT and CHOICE

◆MERIT - Eligibility for Subject Combination• Subject Overall results

• Percentage Overall results

◆CHOICE - Priority given to top choices

Resource Considerations

◆Class size

◆Availability of trained teachers

School Policies on Streaming

Compulsory subjects for all pupils:

English Language,

Mathematics,

Mother Tongue Language,

1 Science subject &

1 Humanities (Social Studies + Geography

or History)

Subjects with Eligibility

Requirements (3E)

Pure Sciences – Physics, Biology, Chemistry

Minimum performance of B3 or better in Sec 2 Science

Pure Geography

Minimum performance of A2 or better in Sec 2 Geography

Pure History

Minimum performance of A2 or better in Sec 2 History

Pure Literature

Minimum performance of A2 or better in Sec 2 Literature AND B3

or better in Sec 2 English


Minimum performance of C5 or better in Sec 2 Mathematics

Computing

Minimum performance of C5 or better in Sec 2 Mathematics

Subjects with Class Size

Requirements

Subjects Minimum Class Size

Computing

Art5 students

Pure Sciences

Pure History

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

D & T

F & N

10 students

Subject Information

Subject Requirements for

2021

Subject Information

English Language

EL is compulsory for aggregate computation for

entry into Polytechnics / JC / Millennia Institute (MI)

Must have passed EL for Pre-U Admission

Higher Mother Tongue can be used as L1 for

entry into JC/MI and only if student passes EL

Entry Requirement for JC: L1R5 < 20

Entry Requirement for MI: L1R4 < 20


R1 Humanities





Subject Information

Mother Tongue

Students doing Higher MT sit for

GCE O Level MT in Nov 2021 during Sec 3E

GCE O Level Higher MT in Nov 2022) during Sec 4E

For the rest of the students, there will be 2 Exam sittings

(In June and Nov 2022).

MT B Syllabus – for pupils who failed their MT in Sec 1

& 2 (upon request by parent/guardian)

Only students taking a minimum of 7 subjects are

allowed to offer MTB in place of MT.

MTB cannot be used for computation of aggregate

for admission to JC, MI or polytechnic.

Subject Information

HumanitiesSubjects offered :

1. Humanities – compulsory subject ;

has 2 components:

- Social Studies (SS) and

- Geography Elective OR History Elective

2. Pure History

Express Pupils may opt to do Pure History if they obtained a grade A2or better in History. It cannot be offered with SS/History Elective

3. Pure Geography

Express Pupils may opt to do Pure Geography if they obtained a grade A2 or better in Geography It cannot be offered with SS/Geography Elective


R1 Humanities





Subject Information

English Literature at ‘O’ Level

Express

Express Pupils may opt to do Literature if they obtained a grade of A2 or better in Literature ANDa grade of B3 or better in English.

Students with strong passion and interest in Literature.


R1 Humanities





Subject Information

Mathematics

Express:

◆ Math is compulsory for aggregate computation for entry into

Polytechnics & students must achieve minimum subject

grade of C6 for entry.

Additional Mathematics◆ Express pupils may opt to do Additional

Mathematics if they obtained a grade of C5 or

better in Mathematics.

• Most of the diploma courses do not require Additional Mathematics as a prerequisite, but having the background does help students to cope with the courses better.


R1 Humanities





Subject Information

Sciences

Express Pure Sciences (Chemistry, Physics or Biology)

and Combined Science – Phy/Chem or Chem/Bio

are offered.

Express pupils who have obtained B3 or better

may opt to do 2 Pure Science subjects.

All Science students will do an end-of-course

Science Practical Exam in 2022.


R1 Humanities





Subject Information

Computing◆ Express Pupils may opt to do Computing if they have obtained a

grade of C5 or better in Mathematics.

2 parts to ‘O’ level examination;

◆Paper 1 : Written Paper (2h) – 70%

◆Paper 2 : Lab based (2.5h) – 30%

Post-Secondary Option:

◆ GCE ‘A’ Level Computing at JC

◆ Variety of courses in polytechnics such as Aerospace Engineering, IT- and Health Science-related

◆ Enhanced chances of being selected in Early Admission

Exercise(EAE) by School of IT in polytechnics

Subject Information

Computing (4 Main modules)1.DATA & INFORMATION

2.SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION

3.ABSTRACTION & ALGORITHMS

4.PROGRAMMING

IT prospectsa)Careers in the information technology sector are expectedto grow significantly in the upcoming years

b)Demand for IT or CS (Computer Science) skilled work issoaring

c)Employment of these IT experts is estimated to grow by 19percent through 2020

Subject Information

ArtExpress: Art ‘O’ Level

Paper 1 : Coursework - 60%;

Paper 2 : Drawing & Painting (3h) - 40%

Post-Secondary Options:

Arts/ Business-related & Design-based courses in Polytechnics

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts or LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts

GCE ‘A’ Level Art at JC

Subject Information

Design and Technology (D&T)Express: D&T ‘O’ level

Paper 1 : Written Exam (2h) – 40%

Paper 2 : Coursework (Design Project) – 60%


Arts-related courses in Polytechnics

Accepted as one of the relevant Science subjects for Science/ Design-based courses in Polytechnics

Subject Information

Food & Nutrition (F&N)Express: F&N ‘O’ level

Paper 1 Written Exam (2h) – 40%

Paper 2 Coursework – 60%

Post Secondary Option

◆ Accepted as one of the relevant Science subjects for Science/Technology/Design-based courses in

Polytechnics

Subject Information

Principles of Accounts (PoA)Express: PoA ‘O’ Level

Paper 1 : Written Exam (1 h) – 40%

Paper 2 : Written Exam (2 h) – 60%

Things to note: New Syllabus in 2020

Added content on business-related non-accounting information to provide scope for decision making. This is to strengthen relevance of POA to industry trends and practices.


◆ Accepted as one of the relevant subject for Arts/Business related courses in Polytechnics as

well as for JC applications

◆ GCE ‘A’ Level Principles of Accounts at MI

Mock Subject Options

Exercise &

Actual Subject Options

Exercise for 2021

Option Form

• Submission of options

Online

AND

Hardcopy printed out after online

submission, with parent/guardian signature

affixed

Mock SOE

Objectives :

As a reality check for students – helps them

understand their wants and their achievements,

and how they can then bridge the gap.

As a dipstick for the school to gauge student

interest and their choices so that we can

anticipate and work on our resource management.

DRY RUN

Sec 2 students will indicate their subject choices in

Term 3 Week 5.

Students will be allocated their subject

combination based on merits of Sec 2 First

Semester Combined results.

Results of the Streaming Exercise will be released

the mid-July break through school ePortal.

This exercise will not have any bearing on the

actual exercise in October.

Mock Subject

Options ExerciseDRY RUN

Actual Subject Options Exercise

Students will make their options after the release

of year-end results.

Students will be allocated their choices based on

merits of Sec 2 Overall results.

Students will be briefed one more time in Term 4.

Results of the streaming will be released within 2

weeks of the exercise.

*Failure to Meet Deadlines

The Streaming Committee will decide for you the subjects you will be

given after allocating to the rest of the cohort.

No appeals for cases of this nature.

School Policies on the Exercise

Streaming Committee will try to allocate the students their

requests as much as possible based on order of Choice & Merit

but this is subjected to our resource availability.

◆ Appeals

All appeals will be looked into only after the exercise

has been completed based on standing policies;

To be made using official appeal forms from GO

and submitted by deadline

Addressed on a case-by-case basis

Appeal results will be confirmed and made known by

end of December

All Appeals are to be made during the stipulated appeal period.

The School’s decisions made after the release of the appeal results are final.

Once the subject allocation is finalised, the school will not be able to accede to further

appeal request.

The Appeal Process

Important dates for Subject Options Exercise

Day & Date Event

Term 3 Week 5

Wed, 1 July /

Thu, 2 July

MOCK Subject Options Exercise

- Briefing and hands on session

- Issue of Option Forms

Term 3 Week 6

Tue, 7 July

Deadline for submission of Option forms online and hardcopy

with parent’s signature and returned to the tray at GO.

Term 3 Week 8

Mon, 27 July

Release of Mock Subject Options Exercise results

Term 4 Week 6

Thu, 22 Oct (Tentative)

ACTUAL Subject Options Exercise

- Briefing and hands on session

- Issue of Option Forms

Term 4 Week 7

Tue, 27 Oct (Tentative)

Deadline for submission of Option forms online and hardcopy

with parent’s signature and returned to the tray at GO.

Term 4 Week 8

Wed, 4 Nov (Tentative)

Wed-Fri, 5-6 Nov

(Tentative)

Results

Appeal period

Promotion Criteria

Important Info and

dates

Promotion Criteria for Sec 2 Express

MINIMUM ATTAINMENT LEVEL

Pass in EL, AND

Pass percentage in average of all subjects

NOT MET

Laterally Transferred

To

Sec 3 Normal (Academic)

MET

Promoted

to

Sec 3 Express

Assessment Dates

Test dates are

spread out

throughout the

term.

Common Assessment

2 Oct to 12 Oct

(Tentative)

Semestral Assessment 2

Your feedback is important to us

Enter the following URL if you have any feedback or

questions with regards to Subject Options exercises or

options.

https://tinyurl.com/PSSSOE20

OR scan the QR code below:

https://tinyurl.com/PSSSOE20

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

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