CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)

中正中学(义顺)

2021 Secondary 3 Express Subject Combination

Contents

1.Assessments and Promotion

2. Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria

3. Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express (2021) & Criteria for Selection

4. Important Considerations in Selection

5. Important Dates for Streaming

Assessment Weightings for Non-modular Subjects (2020)

(Eng Lang, Mother Tongue Lang, Science, Math, Geog, Hist, Literature)

Weighted Assessment (WA) (45%)- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes & Worksheets - Termly for each subject, only 1 Weighted Assignment will be used for

computing the CA mark

Semestral Assessments (SA) (55%) : End of Year Exams (No MYE due to HBL)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1 WA3 WA4 SA2

Weighting 10% 10% - 15% 10% 55%

Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects (2020)

(D&T, Art, FCE)

Weighted Assessment (WA)- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes & Worksheets - Termly for each subject, only 1 Weighted Assignment will be used for

computing CA mark

Semestral Assessments (SA) : Projects and Practical

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1

D&T, ArtWeighting

20% 20% 60% - - -

WA3 WA4 SA2

FCEWeighting

- - - 15% 15% 70%

Promotion Criteria

2Exp to 3Exp

Pass in English and 2 other subjects ORPass 5 subjects

*Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will be transferred to Sec 3NA

Institutions of Higher Learning

(Degree)

Junior Colleges(2 Years) OR

Millenia Institute(3 Years)(GCE ‘A’Level Certificate)

GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate

Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria

Polytechnic

(Diploma)

JC vs Polytechnic

Junior College Polytechnic

L1R5 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26

GCE A Level Diploma

Academic oriented Industry Oriented

Structured school system Flexible school system

University bound Career or university bound

More information can be found at:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf

Considerations:Designing Subject Combinations Sec 3

Our students:Academic Strengths and Interests

Provision of a wide range of subjects toopen up more post-secondary educationoptions

Course entry requirements in JC/Poly

– required subjects

Availability of manpower

S3 Express Subject Combination 2021

S/N Subjects

Core

Subjects

1 English Language

2 Mother Tongue Language / Higher Mother Tongue Language

3 Mathematics

4 Additional Mathematics

5 Humanities

SS/Geography Elective OR SS/History Elective

6 & 7 Choice of

Pure Physics and Pure Chemistry OR

Pure Chemistry and Pure Biology

Optional 8th

Subject

8

Students MAY choose to offer ONE of the following subjects:

• Pure Biology OR Pure Physics

• Computing

• POA

• English Literature

• Art

*This subject combination is tentative, as of 13 Aug 20. The final subject combination will be confirmed in Oct 20.

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 Overall results in 2020)

Triple Science

Biology, Chemistry,

Physics

Score at least 70% overall in Science AND

70% Overall Average overall in Math

Qualifying Criteria for Triple Science

Qualifying Criteria for Subjects

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2020)

Additional Mathematics Pass in Mathematics

English Literature Score at least 60% in English Literature

Computing Pass in Mathematics Selection will be based on performance in Mathematics and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).

Higher MTL Score at least 75% in MTL overall (for Sec 2 students not taking HMTL).

Art Score at least 60% in Art

POA Pass in MathematicsSelection will be based on the performance in Maths and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).

Important Considerations in Selection

Important points to consider:

Interest in the subject-students tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in.

Competency in the subject-it’s a good indication that students can cope with the subject at a higher level

Understanding the demands of the subject.

Eg. Art is a coursework subject, which requires good time

management skills and consistent work;

Triple Science combination is academically rigorous and

requires students to be strong in Mathematics and Science.

Activities Dates

Streaming Talk for Students 18 Aug, 1240-1350

Streaming Q&A Session for Parents (via Zoom) 22 Aug, 0900-0945

Sec 2 Mock Streaming Exercise (Familiarisation Exercise)

Start: 24 Aug, 1400End: 28 Aug, 1700

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 23 Oct, 0800End: 26 Oct, 1200

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Results 3 Nov, 1200

Appeal of Sec 2 Streaming ExerciseStart: 3 Nov, 1200End: 4 Nov, 1200

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Appeal Results12 Nov, 1200

Important Dates for Streaming

Q&A Session will be carried out via Zoom, on 22 Aug,0900.

Please RSVP via Parent Gateway, if you intend to attend

the online Q&A session.

The Zoom log-in details will be sent to parents who are

attending, via Parent Gateway, on 20 Aug.

You may send your queries for the Q&A via the QR code

below.

Q&A Session for Parents (via Zoom)on 22 Aug, 0900

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