secondary 4na/nt parents dialogue sesssion 1 mar 2013 ms julie koh sh/chemistry

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


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]


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


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


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)



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)


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


HIGHER NITEC CUT-OFF POINTS 2011

Based on EL, Math and Best 3 Subjects


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

secondary 4na/nt parents dialogue sesssion 1 mar 2013 ms julie koh sh/chemistry

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