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Parent Engagement Talk
(2 Express)
by
Mdm Chong Mong Leng
Head of Department (Mother Tongue Languages)
1 April 2016
Key Personnel
Appointment Key Personnel
HOD Science
SSD
SH Geography
Asst Year Head
Lead Teacher Chemistry
ECG Counsellor
Mr. Victor Ng
Mdm Zarinah
Miss Rafidah
Miss Chong Nget Fong
Ms Julie Koh
Ms Yuen Kwai Heng
Level Support
Appointment Key Personnel
Sec 2 Year Head
Sec 2 Level Curriculum Head
Sec 2 Level Discipline Master
Mr Gary Sng
Ms Shen Simin
Mr Farhan
2 Express Form Teachers
Class Form Teachers
2E1Mdm Nurliyana Bte Hassan
Mr Sng Ah Soon
2E2Mr Prinya Lovajana
Ms Chan Wan Yin
2E3Ms Hamisah Bte Shekh Nahji
Fadilah Binte Abdul Wahid
2E4Ms Eng Siew Thong Melissa
Mdm Faridah Bte Kassim
Briefing Outline
• Education Progression and Pathways
• Sec 2 Subject Matching Exercise
• School Support
• Parental Involvement
• Q & A
Education
Progression
and
Pathways
Sec 1
Sec 2
Sec 3
Sec 4
Spiral Curriculum
that reinforces
learning from sec 1
to sec 4
Secondary School
Curriculum
Education Progression
Secondary 2 Express to Secondary 3 Express- A pass will be given to all students that have a pass in EL and
attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects.
- A fail will be given to all students that do not have a pass in EL and/or do not attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects.
Promotion Criteria to Sec 3
Begin with the end in mind
Requirements for admission to
Junior College (2-year course)
L1R5 ≤ 20 points
Requirements for admission to
Millennia Institute (3-year course)
L1R4 ≤ 20 points
Subject Requirements for JC/MI
2016
Junior College
Cut-off points
English
2 relevant subjects
(Not HMT)
2 best subjects
Admission Criteria for Polytechnics
ELR2B2
Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better
Aviation Management2015 COP: 13 points (ELR2B2)
EM: A1 – C6EL: A1 – D7
SCI/D&T: A1 – C6
EL: A1 – D7
Information & Digital Tech2015 COP: 17 points (ELR2B2)
EM: A1 – C6
ANY 3 other subjects: A1 – C6
SEC 2 SUBJECT
MATCHING EXERCISE
• To give every student the most appropriate subject combination to develop his/her abilities, interests and potential to the fullest.
• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.
Objectives of Subject Matching
Exercise
Considerations for
Subject Offerings
1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.
2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).
3. Availability of school resources.
1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (by overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (by relevantsec 2 subjects)
2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 – 10 students, depending on the nature of the subject.
Subject Matching Exercise
Process
SUBJECT COMBINATION
FOR
SEC 3
EXPRESS
8 Subjects (3 Pure Sciences Combination)
2 Language subjectsEnglish Language
Mother Tongue Languages
2 Mathematics subjectsElementary MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
3 Science subjectsPhysicsBiologyChemistry
1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
7 Subjects (2 Pure Sciences Combination)
2 Language subjectsEnglish Language
Mother Tongue Languages
1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics
2 Science subjectsPhysics and Chemistry orBiology and Chemistry
1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
1 Elective subjectNote: 1. SSG and Geog cannot be
offered together2. Art and DT cannot be
offered together
Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography orArt orDesign & Technology
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
7 Subjects (Combined Science Combination)
2 Language subjectsEnglish Language
Mother Tongue Languages
1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics
1 Science subjectsScience (Physics / Chemistry) orScience (Biology / Chemistry)
1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) orCombined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
2 Elective subjectsNote: 1. SSG and Geog cannot be offered together2. Art and DT cannot be offered together
Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography orArt orDesign & Technology
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
SCIENCE
Example: Tampines JC Science Subject Combination
5 H2 Chemistry, 3 Physics, 2 BiologyNo H2 Physics and Biology CombinationNo Triple Science because of 4th contrasting subject
Entry Requirement in NUS
Faculty Entry Requirements
Medicine H2 pass in Chemistry And eitherBio Or Physics
Dentistry Good H2 pass in Chemistry AndBio Or Physics
Pharmacy Good H2 pass in Chemistry And Bio Or Physics Or Math
Last modified on 23 March 2016 Source: NUS Website
Pass
Media and Design
Polytechnic courses that require components of Science
Applied Science
Information and digital technology
Engineering
Maritime Studies
Health Sciences
Pass in BiologyChemistryPhysicsSc (Phy/Chem)Sc (Chem/Bio)
Built Environment
MATHEMATICS
MathematicsMathematics
H1
Mathematics & Additional
Mathematics
Mathematics H2
TPSS Math Combination JC/MI Math Subjects
Key facts of
MATHEMATICS
• Compulsory subject of GCE O-level Examination• Admission to post-secondary institutions:
JC/MI: Minimum grade of D7Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most courses
• ITE Higher Nitec courses: Minimum grade of D7 formost courses
Key facts of
ADD MATHEMATICS
• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful.• Admission to JC/MI: not a compulsory subject for
computation of L1R5 (JC) or L1R4 (MI)• Admission to Polytechnic: not a compulsory subject for computationof ELR2B2
HUMANITIES
O-Level
Combined Humanities
Pure GeographyPure Literature
From O-Level to A Level
A-Level (H1/H2/H3)
GeographyHistory
LiteratureTheatre Studies &
Drama
O-Level
Combined Humanities
Pure GeographyPure Literature
From O-Level to PolytechnicPolytechnic Courses
Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness ManagementMass CommunicationsHospitality & Resort MgtMarketingSports & 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.
Subject Matching Exercise
Timeline
May(Term 2 Week 6)
May(Term 2 Week 9)
Subject talk
Online Subject
Matching Exercise
October November
Release of Subject
Matching Exercise
Result and Appeal
Mid-Year Exam
End-of-Year Exam
October
Subject talk
October
School Support
SkillsFuture
• Develop fullest potential
• Realise one’s aspirations
• Attain mastery of skills
A mindset of continually
striving towards greater
excellence through knowledge,
application and experience
The purpose of assigning homework to
students is to help them consolidate their
learning and to adequately prepare them
for the next stage of their learning.
Homework Policy
CA1[15%]
SA1[25%]
CA2[15%]
SA2[45%]
MSTMid-Year
ExamMST
Alternative
Assessment
End-of-Year
Exam
MCs are to be submitted if students are absent from assessments
Assessment Structure
Term/Week Date EventTerm 2
Week 7,8
29 Apr
2 May – 12 May
Mid-Year
Examination
Term 3
Week 6
2 Aug – 5 Aug Milestone Test 2
Term 4
Week 2
21 Sep – 22 Sep
29 Sep – 7 Oct
End-Of-Year
Examination
Assessment Period
Students will be dismissed from school after the last assessment paper for the day.
Parental
Involvement
Curriculum Timetable
Curriculum Timetable
Co-Curriculum Timetable
15 April (Fri)
Co-Curriculum Activities
Stand-Down
CCA will resume after Mid-Year Examination.
- Communicate with your child daily.
- Communicate with your child’s FTs and Subject teachers
to find out more about his/ her progress in school.
- Monitor your child’s learning, homework completion and
usage of digital devices.
- Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her
to have ample revision time and rest.
Parental Support
- Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her
learning.
- Ensuring that your child takes part in all school activities
such as Co-Curricular Activities and school events.
The 5 ‘A’s Approach
1st A Attendance
2nd A Attire
3rd A Attention
4th A Assignment
5th A Attitude
Guidance and Information
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Important Websites
ecareers.sg – https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp
ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/
Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme –
https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
Direct Poly Admission (DPA)
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dpa/overview
Direct JC Admission (DSA)
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-jc/overview
Coming up……
Sec 2 Experiential Camp 24-26 May 2016
THANK YOU
Q & A
Website http://www.tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/
Telephone 6783 5423