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Briefing for Sec 2 Parents on Sec 3 Placement
(after Sec 2 Exp)4 April 2019
West Spring Secondary School
Multiple Pathways for Students After GCE ‘O’ Level
Work & Lifelong Learning
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L1R5 : For Junior College Course
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5 Relevant Subject 1
Relevant Subject 2
Relevant Subject 3
Relevant Subject 4
Relevant Subject 5
Humanities
Mathematics/ Science
Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA)
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA )
Aggregate Types Computation Criteria for JC and MI
L1R4 : For Millennia Institute Course
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R4 Relevant Subject 1
Relevant Subject 2
Relevant Subject 3
Relevant Subject 4
Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA)
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects (not CCA )
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Courses using ELR2B2-A
Communications, Media, Advertising,
Psychology, Early Childhood Education,
Creative Writing, Social Work, Arts and
Theatre
Courses using ELR2B2-B
Accountancy, Finance, Business
Administration, Business Management,
Banking, Consumer Research,
Hospitality, Tourism, Human Resources,
Logistics, Law, Marketing
Courses using ELR2B2-C
Materials, Food, Sciences, Biomedical,
Biotechnology, Engineering,
Environment, Technology, ICT, Digital
Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Medicinal,
Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace,
Energy, Health, Nursing, Optometry,
Sports/ Wellness
Courses using ELR2B2-D
Architecture, Landscape, Horticulture,
Animation/ 3D Arts, Apparel Design,
Interior Design, Product Design,
Interaction/ Game Design, Visual Effects,
Film/ Sound & Video
Aggregate Computation for POLYTECHNICS ELR2B2-A, ELR2B2-B, ELR2B2-C, ELR2B2-D
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Aggregate
TypeA B C D
EL English
R1 Elementary Mathematics
R2 Art,
Humanities,
Literature,
D&T, F&N,
MT, POA
Music
Art,
Humanities,
Literature,
POA,
Music
Science,
D&T,
F&N
Science,
Art,
D&T,
F&N,
B2 Other 2 Best Subjects (excluding CCA)
Aggregate Computation for POLYTECHNICS ELR2B2-A, ELR2B2-B, ELR2B2-C, ELR2B2-D
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JC Curriculum – Examples of subject combination
Subject H1
(1 unit)
H2
(2 units)
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
General Paper /
Knowledge &
Inquiry
Mother Tongue
Project Work
Science Stream Eg. 1 Science Stream Eg. 2 Subject H1
(1 unit)
H2
(2 units)
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
General Paper /
Knowledge &
Inquiry
Mother Tongue
Project Work
Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects
Pass in Add Math,
Pass in Biology & Chemistry or
Distinction in Sc(Bio/Chem)
Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects
Pass in Add Math,
Pass in Physics & Chemistry or
Distinction in Sc(Phy/Chem)
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Subject H1
(1 unit)
H2
(2 units)
Economics
Geography
Art
Mathematics
General Paper /
Knowledge &
Inquiry
Mother Tongue
Project Work
Arts StreamSubject H1
(1 unit)
H2
(2 units)
Economics
History
Chemistry
Mathematics
General Paper /
Knowledge &
Inquiry
Mother Tongue
Project Work
Arts/Science Stream
Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects
Pass in E Math
Pass in Combined Humanities
Requirements for ‘O’ level subjects
Pass in A Math & Comb Humanities
Pass in Chemistry or
Distinction in Sc(Phy/Chem)
or Sc(Bio/Chem)
JC Curriculum – Examples of subject combinations
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SAMPLE taken from Jurong Pioneer Junior College Website
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Eligibility for JC / MI / Polytechnics
2-year
Junior College
3-year
Millenia Institute
3-year
Polytechnic
6 subjects
Including
EL & Humanities
5 subjects
including
EL
5 subjects
including
EL
L1R5 ≤ 20 L1R4 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26
Can use CCA / HMT
grade as bonus:
Excellent : 2 points
Good : 1 point
Can use CCA grade
as a subject
Can use CCA grade
as bonus:
Excellent : 2 points
Good : 1 point
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Proposed Sec 3 Express Subject Combinations
3A(8 subjects)
3B(8 subjects)
3C(7 subjects)
3D(7 subjects)
1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue Language
3. Elementary Mathemaics
4. Combined Humanities (Social Studies/History or Geography)
Add Math Add Math Add Math Art or DT or FN
Biology or POA POA POA Literature
Chemistry Chemistry Science (C, P) or Science (C, B)
Science (C, P) or Science (C, B)
Physics Physics or Bio
Note: The Number of Subject combinations will be limited by availability of manpower and resources
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List of criteria for challenging combinations and subjects
Subject Criteria (Percentile)
3A and 3B (i.e. 8 Subjects) Top 50th percentile
3 pure sciences (Bio, Chem, Phy) 75th percentile for Science
Double Science 50th percentile for Science
Additional Math 25th percentile for Maths
Humanities (SS/History) Pass History
Humanities (SS/Geography) Pass Geography
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Finding the best Balance
12
Interests &
Aspiration
Abilities & Strengths
Future Academic& Career Options
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Alice: `I don't much care where—’.
Cat: `Then it doesn't matter which way you go,’
'If you don't know where you are going ... any road will
take you there!’
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’:
Alice: `Cheshire Cat, would
you tell me, please, which way
I ought to go from here?’
Cat: `That depends on where
you want to get to,’
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Which path should I take?
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JC
Poly
Address by Ms SIEW Pui Yeok
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor
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I am at the school library every Thursday
It is safer to select a combination to keep all options open
Polytechnics
ELR2B2 26
Relevant 2 –course
dependent
EL A1 to C6/D7
MA A1 to C6/D7
CCA bonus points
JCs
L1R5 20
R1- Humanities
R2- Math/Sci
EL A1 to C6
MA A1 to D7
MT Requirement
CCA bonus points
HMT bonus points
Consider your child’s interestand ability
Look at overall load- Academic subjects- Demands of each subject- CCA grade (Leadership,
Service to Community, Participation)
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It is hard to score in some subjects.
Consider your child’s aptitude and learning style
Subjects with Coursework (D&T, F&N, Art)Portfolio for EAE/Polytechnic for Media; Design; Architecture; Landscape; Engineering etc
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STEM related fields are ‘out’ if I don’t do A Math
Need to do triple science/ need to do Biology to go into medical/ life science
related fields
Research together with your child- ‘Update’ our knowledge- Multiple pathways
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DO
• Choose subjects that align with their interests, abilities, education and career goals
• Confident of obtaining optimum grades using the subject combination
DON’T
• Blindly follow others (eg.. Siblings, friends)
• Go for ‘safe’ options
• Go for ‘prestigious’ options
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Academic Heads of Department
Mr Wong Weng Heng(HOD Design & Technology)Subjects: Art, Design & Technology, Food and Nutrition
Mdm Nora (HOD English)Subjects: English, Literature
Mdm Siti Zamiara(HOD Humanities)Subjects: Humanities, History, Geography
Mrs Melissa Tan (HOD Maths)Subjects: Maths, Additional Maths, Principles of Accounts
Mrs Doris Chong (HOD Mother Tongue)Subjects: Chinese Language, Malay Language
Mr Fauroni (HOD Science)Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science
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DATE Event
4 Apr (T2) Streaming Talk to Parents and students
2 – 11 Oct (T4) End-of Year-Exams
15-18 Oct (T4) Issue of Option Forms to students. Students
to select subject combination after receiving
exam results.
25 Oct (T4) Students to hand in completed Option Form to
Form Teacher.
6 Nov (Holidays) Release of streaming outcome.
Students can appeal for a change.
6 - 8 Nov (Holidays) Submission of Appeal Form.
15 Nov (Holidays) Release of appeal outcomes
Time-line for Sec 3 Placement Exercise
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