secondary 4na/nt parents dialogue sesssion 1 mar 2013 ms julie koh sh/chemistry
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SECONDARY 4NA/NT
PARENTS DIALOGUE SESSSION
1 Mar 2013
Ms Julie KohSH/Chemistry
OBJECTIVES
• To emphasize the importance of pupils’ preparation for the GCE N Level Exams
• To share information about pupils’ progression after Sec 4N education
• To share information about school programmes for Sec 4N pupils
• To enhance home-school partnership
E M B3English Best 3 Subjects
4NA Results Are Computed By:
Maths
75% and above =
1: 1 Point70% - 74% =
2: 2 points65% - 69% =
3: 3 Points60% - 64% =
4: 4 Points50% - 59% =
5: 5 Points0% - 49 % = U
SEC 4 NORMAL ACADEMIC
Grade
E M BEnglish Best 1 Subject
4NTResults Are Computed By:
Maths
75% and above =
A: 1 Point70% - 74% =
B: 2 points60% - 69% =
C: 3 Points50% - 59% =
D: 4 Points0% - 49 % = U
SEC 4 NORMAL TECHNICAL
Grade
Conversion of School-Based ‘O’ Level Preliminary Examination Grades to NA-Level Grades
School ‘O’ Level Exam Grade
Mark Range Converted ‘NA’ Level Grades
A1, A2, B3 65 – 100 1
B4,C5,C6 50 – 64 2
D7, E8 40 – 49 3
F9 0 – 39 4
SEC 4 NORMAL ACADEMIC
English Language 3
Maths 3
Mother Tongue Language 2
Combined Science 3
Social Studies / History 5
Art 3
Example:
EMB3 = 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 14
English Maths [Mother Tongue, Combined Science, Art]
SEC 4 NORMAL ACADEMIC
Promotion Criteria from Sec 4NA to Sec 5NA
EMB3 ≤19
with at least a GRADE 5 for all subjects used in the computation of EMB3
SEC 4 NORMAL ACADEMIC
PROGRESSIONAFTER
SEC 4N EDUCATION
CURRENT PATHWAYS
1.Offering some O-level subjects at Sec 4NA
2.Offering only N-level subjects at Sec 4NA
3.Progression to Sec 5NA
PATHWAYS FOR 4NA PUPILS
CURRENT PATHWAY
Progression to ITE
PATHWAYS FOR 4NT PUPILS
STARTING FROM 2012 SEC 4NT COHORT
ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS FOR 4NT PUPILS
• Lateral transfer to Sec 4N(A)– Grade A for both EL and Math, and Grade B or
better for one other subject – Example
Subject Grade
EL A
MATH A
MT A
Subject Grade
STARTING FROM 2012 SEC 4NA COHORT
1. Polytechnic Foundation Programme
For pupils who are academically strong and clearly polytechnic bound (top 10% of Sec 4NA cohort), with EMB3 ≤ 11 (excluding CCA bonus points)
To be eligible for the PFP, students must also attain a minimum grade of 3 in EL, MA and 3 other subjects.
ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS FOR 4NA PUPILS
Success
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EL A
MATH A
CPA B
EL A
MATH A
MT A
STARTING FROM 2012 SEC 4NA COHORT
2.ITE Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme
Designed for pupils whose learning styles are more suited to application based and hands-on learning environment in ITE
For pupils who are fairly strong academically EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points), with EL & MA ≤ 4
Builds on existing ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES)
ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS FOR 4NA PUPILS
STARTING FROM 2012 SEC 4NA COHORT
2.ITE Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme
Advantage of choosing DPP over Sec 5N • Pupils assured of 1st or 2nd year place in related poly
Diploma course, if they attain qualifying GPA scores • Need not compete with national O-level cohort to get
into their preferred poly course• Opportunity to skip to 2nd-year in poly (for some
courses)
ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS FOR 4NA PUPILS
Suitable for students whose learning styles are more application-based and hands-on
–DPP eligibility: ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points
–To be eligible for the DPP, students must also attain a minimum grade of 4 in both EL and MA.
–Direct entry to Higher Nitec, which is otherwise only available for O-level holders
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ITE DES-to-Poly Prog (DPP)
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
GCE ‘NA’ Level
Preparatory Course
Master National ITE Certificate (Master NITEC)
Degree
National ITE Certificate (NITEC)
GCE ‘NT’ Level GCE ‘O’ Level
Higher National ITE Certificate
(Higher NITEC)
Poly Diploma
Overview of Pathways
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
Pathways for Normal (Academic) Students
GCE O-Level Exam 1 year Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2 years ITE
Nitec
2 years ITE
Higher Nitec
NAFA/ LaSalle(3 years)
Poly (3 years)
1 year Foundation Programme
Poly (2 years)
JC(2 years)
NITEC Course Cut-off Points
Aerospace Avionics 4
Pastry & Baking 7
Applied Food Science 7
Service Skills (Office) 7
Opticianry 7
Fitness Training 8
Service Skills (Tourism) 8
Digital Audio & Video Production 8
Aerospace Technology 9
Community Care & Social Services 9
Based on Best 4 N level subjects
http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
NITEC CUT-OFF POINTS 2011
Higher NITEC Course Cut-off Points
Biotechnology 13
Chemical Technology 14
Games Design and Development 14
Hospitality Operations 16
Business Information Systems 16
Business Studies (Service Management) 16
Offshore Marine & Engineering Design 17
Marine and Offshore Technology 17
Accounting 17
Information Technology 17
Based on EL, Math and Best 3 Subjects
http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
HIGHER NITEC CUT-OFF POINTS 2011
Based on EL, Math and Best 3 Subjects
http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
HIGHER NITEC ENTRY TO POLY
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Differentiated Resources
June In-Focus Lesson [3 June – 14 June]
Night Study Consultation [Term 3 & Term 4]
Structured Remedial Lessons
Academic Guidance
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
2 Milestone Tests [4 Feb –8 Feb]
[25 Mar – 8 Apr]
1 4NA/4NT Prelim Exam [15 Aug – 23 Aug]
1 Post-Prelim Mock Exam [23 Sep – 26 Sep]
1 Mid-Year Exam [30 Apr – 16 May]
ASSESSMENT DATES
2 O Prelim Exams [MT and Maths][2 Jul –10 Jul], [29 Aug – 4 Sep]
EL Oral : 9 Jul – 17 Jul
MT Oral : 30 Jul – 6 Aug
Written : 16 Sep – 20 Sep7 Oct – 18 Oct
GCE ‘N’ LEVEL EXAM
Assessment Timeline
Period Week Event7-11 Jan T1W1 Diagnostic Test (Chem) 4 Feb – 8 Feb T1W5 Milestone Test 1 25 Mar – 8 Apr T2W1 Milestone 2 30 Apr6 May -- 16 May
T2W67 & 8
Mid-Year Exam
2 Jul – 10 Jul T3W1 & 2 O level Prelim 1 [O Maths]
9 Jul – 17 Jul T3W2 & 3 N level (EL Oral)
29 Ju1 – 6 Aug T3W5 & 6 N level (MT Oral)
15 Aug – 23 Aug T3W7 & 8 N level Prelim
30 Aug – 4 Sept T3W9 & 10 O level Prelim 2 [O MT & Maths]
16Sep – 20 Sep T4W1 N level (EL LC/MT/CPA Prac)
7 Oct – 18 Oct T4W4 N level
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Child revises his / her work after school
Child prepares well for the examinations
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
THANK YOU