Briefing for2019 Sec 3

Subject Combinations

25 May 2018

Sharing by ECG Counsellor

2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations

Considerations for subject combinations

• Interest• Ability• Post secondary options

Secondary 3 Express Subjects

* Students who are offered Pure History, will be taking Social Studies with Geography/Literature for Combined Humanities

Combi

No. of Subjects

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Elementary Mathematics

4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/ Geography/Literature)

5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics) Pure Chemistry

6 Principles of Accounts

Pure History* Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics

7 Art D&T Art D&T Computing Art D&T Computing Pure Physics

Pure Bio

Pure Physics

8 Pure Bio

Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of resources.

Criteria

Subject Criteria

Additional Mathematics Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70

Double Pure Sciences + Additional Mathematics

Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70 + Sec 2’s Overall Science Mark > 70

Triple Pure Sciences + Additional Mathematics

Sec 2’s Overall Mark > 70 + Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 75 + Sec 2’s Overall Science Mark > 75

Secondary 3 Normal (Academic) Subjects

Combination

No. of Subjects

1 2 3 4 5

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Elementary Mathematics

4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/Geography/Literature)

5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics)

6 Principles of Accounts Art D&T F&N

7 Add Maths

Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of resources.

Criteria

Subject Criteria

Additional Mathematics Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70

Principles of Accounts Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 55

Secondary 3 Normal (Technical) Subjects

Combination

No. of Subjects

1 2 3 4

1 English

2 Basic Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics

4 Science

5 CPA

6 Mobile Robotics Elective

Art* D&T* Food Studies*

*Pending confirmation of the subject offered, due to the availability of resourcesNote:

Notes:

• Students are allocated to a course based on merit according to their academic results, choices, availability of resources and class size.

• Students who are offered 7 subjects (for NA course) or 8 subjects (for Express course) will be dismissed at a later timing.

• The minimum number of subjects for ‘O’ level registration is 6.• The minimum number of subjects for ‘N’ level registration is 5.

• For more information on the courses in JCs, Polytechnics and ITEs, please refer to: https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-information-booklet.pdf

Timeline

• 25-27 April: Sharing with the Sec 2 cohort on the subject allocation exercise.

• 25 May: Sharing with the Sec 2 cohort parents on subject allocation exercise.

• 25 October: Briefing to the Sec 2 cohort on the administrative details for Sec 3 Subject Allocation Exercise.

• 26 October: Submission of choices via AsknLearn Portal

By ECG Counsellor, Ms Lum16

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)Secondary 2 Subjects Awareness Briefing for Parents/Guardians:

Your Child’s Education and Career Pathways

Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor ~ Ms Lum/ Mr Christopher Tan

Once a week, every Wednesday

ECG Room (Library)

By appointment or walk-in

Individually or small groups of 2-3

Or email ecgcounselling2016@gmail.com

Your Child’s Journey• Your child may have some career options in mind

• Or may gradually discover what he/she would like for a future career

• Either way, encouraging him/her to find out more about the work and its environment will be helpful

Secondary 2Selection of Subject Combination

Secondary 4 / 5Choice of JC / CI, Polytechnic or ITE

Post-TertiaryFurther education or the world of work

AdulthoodCareer Aspiration

Questions Your Child May Have …

“Which subject combination should I take?”

“Which educational pathway should I choose?”

“Do I enjoy the languages, Sciences, Humanities or Mathematics?”

“Do I know my career aspiration yet?”

“What are the subjects required to get to my aspiration?”

“I don’t know what I want to be yet, but I know I love Literature. How now?”

“What do I really like about this subject?”

The three ECG questions to guide your child

(2)Where am

I going? (3)How do I get there?

(1)Who am I?

1) Help Your Child Explore “Who Am I?”Support them as they discover their values, interests, personality and skills (VIPS).

• Which subject does he/she enjoys?

• What are his/her hobbies?

• What are his/her strengths?

• What is important to him/her?

• What the courses and occupations out there?

Mathematics

Sciences

Mother Tongue

Love animals

Dancing

“What are your child’s strengths?”

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Choosing Subjects

Choose subjects you enjoy and are

good at:

Chances of doing well are better when you enjoy the subjects.

Choose subjects that

support what you want to do after

sec school:

Many careers or qualifications have

special requirements.

• There are many educational pathways, courses and career options. Which are the are the ones that are aligned with your child’s values, interests, personality and skills?

• Take time to help your child explore and make informed decisions.

Which occupation should I choose?

• Aquarist ?• Illustrator ?

• Nurse?• Physiotherapist?

Which course/stream should I choose

• Engineering?• Business?• Science/Art

2) Help Your Child Explore “Where Am I Going?”

Discover which kind of careeryou canexcel in

Find out which

tertiary course best suits your specific

career choiceDetermine the most relevant subjects you should take in

secondary school

3) Help Your Child Explore “How Do I Get There?”

JAE

JIE

DSA

EAE

Things to consider…• What subject combinations are available and their corresponding subject requirements in each JC or the centralised institute?

• What are the minimum entry requirements for the various courses available in JC, Poly, ITE, etc.?

• Which admission is more suited for your child?

• Are there practical constraints your child may face? E.g. colour appreciation deficiency?

• What steps can your child take to work towards his/her career goal?

Explore the ECG portal together with your child

www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Education Pathways for ‘O’ Level Students

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Educational Pathways after N-Levels

Secondary 3 Express Subjects

* Students who are offered Pure History, will be taking Social Studies+ Geography/Literature for Combined Humanities

Combi

No. of Subjects

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 English

2 Mother Tongue

3 Elementary Mathematics

4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/ Geography/ Literature)

5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics) Pure Chemistry

6 POA Pure History* Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics

7 Art D&T Art D&T Computing Art D&T Computing Pure Physics

Pure Bio

Pure Physics

8 Pure Bio

Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of resources.

Subject in relation to Future Pathways

Pure Sciences

Health science

Applied sciences

Engineering

POA

Business

Humanities

Media & Design

Computing

IT

Business

Media & design

Lit/Geog/History

Humanities

Business

Design & media

*Art/ D& T

Design & Media

Built environment

IT

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Note that these are NOT pre requisite subjects of the courses, merely areas which students COULD consider further developing should they have interest in them already.

2019 Sec 3NA Subjects offered

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• 1. English

• 2. MT

• 3. E MathsCompulsory

• 4. Science (Chemistry + Biology)

• 4. Science (Chemistry + Physics)Choose 1

• 5. Social Studies + Geography

• 5. Social Studies + History Choose 1

• 6. Art (course work)

• 6. D & T (course work)

• 6. POA

• 6. Food & Nutrition (course work)

Choose 1

7. A Maths (offered to students scoring ≥ 70)

Subject in relation to Future Pathways

D & T

Media & Design

Built Environment

Engineering

Art

Design

Humanities

Media & Design

A Maths/POA

Business

Engineering

Applied Sciences

F & N

Business

Health science

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Note that these are NOT pre requisite subjects of the courses, merely areas which students COULD consider further developing should they have interest in them already.

Considerations –JC or Poly for my child?

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70% in local uni

2 years

More ‘fixed’

assignments

Broad range of academic subj, theoretical concepts

Prepares for uni

JC20 % in local uni

3 years

‘flexible’

More Project based

Course specification, building industry relevant skills

Prepares for workforce

Poly

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/jc-v-poly-the-pros-and-cons

3H2 + 1 H1 + GP + PW

70% - A 60 – 69 % - B 55 – 59 % - C 50 – 54 % - D

Grade Point Average (GPA) 80% - A > 4.0 75–79% - B+ > 3.5 70-74% - B > 3.0 65-69% - C+ > 2.5

Term 1 – straight As – 4.0Term 2 – D - 1.0GPA = 4 +1 /2 = 2.5

University Entry Subject Requirements (NUS)

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PolytechnicsCourses focus on the development of

industry-relevant competencies

Curriculum is practice-oriented and allow the building of a strong theoretical

foundation and enable direct application of knowledge and skills to real work

Students graduate with a Diploma

Singapore Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic

Poly Course Considerations

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minimum of 5 subjects

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Beyond Poly & JC

Early Admissions Exercise(EAE)

This means that if selected, the O levels student has to score… ELR2B2<26 + meet min. requirements

Encourage Your Child To Be ProactiveUnderstand education pathways and options

Understand subject requirements – exams, topics

Encourage them to interact with seniors and teachers teaching or taking the new subject to find out more

Visit open houses to find out about courses

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Remind Your Child

Not to choose a subject combination because

• It sounds prestigious • What’s the good of doing a subject if your child dreads it

daily?

• Many perceive it will lead to good pay• What might pay well today might not when you graduate in

the future.• Money is not everything; satisfaction comes from purpose

and passion.

• Of a friend/teacher/parent/guardian • Unless your child enjoys the subject too!

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In school, participate in…

Group projectsCCAViA

Enrichment modulesOverseas TripsSchool EventsTake up duties

Learning JourneysCompetitions

CCA Relevance

Uniformed Groups

•e.g. NCC

•Discipline, leadership, planning

•Working under pressure

Sports

•e.g. Soccer

•Perseverance, teamwork, skills

•Strategic planning

Performing Arts

•e.g. Band

•Learning to play an instrument – musical knowledge

•Practise - teaching & learning

Clubs

•e.g. IT/ AVA club

•Backstage management, photography skills, game programming

•Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Time managemen

t

Confidence

Event Planning

Coaching & Guiding juniors

Competitions & VIA

Early Admission Exercise (EAE) to Poly or ITE &

Direct School Admission (JC)

Useful ResourcesWebsite URL Relevant for

MySkillsFuture for Secondary School myskillsfuture.sg/secondary All streams

Schoolbag Website Schoolbag.sg All streams

The Next Step Forward (e-book) www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward All streams

What’s Next (After ‘N’ / ‘O’ / ‘A’ Level) www.moe.gov.sg/whats-next All streams

ECG Parent Guide www.moe.gov.sg/ECG-parent-guide All streams

Post-Secondary Education Options www.moe.gov.sg/post-sec All streams

Post-Secondary School Brochure www.moe.gov.sg/post-sec-brochure All streams

Early Admissions Exercise - ITE www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/ite-eae All streams

Early Admissions Exercise – Polytechnics www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/eae 4 Express & 5NA

Direct School Admission – Junior Colleges www.moe.gov.sg/DSA-JC 4 Express & 5NA

Joint Admissions Exercise www.moe.gov.sg/JAE 4 Express & 5NA

Direct Entry to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des 4NA

Polytechnic Foundation Programme pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html 4NA