CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)中正中学(义顺)

2022 Secondary 3Exp Subject Combination Briefing

14 August, 20211100-1145

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Briefing Outline

1. Assessment Weightings, Promotion Criteria 2. Important Considerations in Selection3. Subject Combination for Sec 3Exp (2022) & Qualifying

Criteria4. Important Dates for S2 Streaming

Annex1. Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria

Assessment Weightings (2021)(EL, MTL, Science, Math, Hist, Geog, Lit, Art)

Weighted Assessment (WA) (40%)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term

Summative Assessment (SA) (60%) - Mid-Year Examination (20%) - End-of-Year Examination (40%)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1 WA3 WA4 SA2

Weighting 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 40%

Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects (2021)

(D&T, FCE)

Weighted Assessment (WA)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term

Summative Assessment (SA): Projects and Practical

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1

FCEWeighting 15% 15% 70%

WA3 WA4 SA2

D&TWeighting 15% 15% 70%

Promotion Criteria

2Exp to 3Exp

Pass in English AND Pass in overall percentage of all subjects combined

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

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 thatstudents 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.

Considerations:Designing Subject Combinations Sec 3Exp

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 2022(Tentative)

S/N Subjects

Core

Subjects

1 English Language2 Mother Tongue Language / Higher Mother Tongue Language3 Mathematics4 Additional Mathematics5 Humanities

SS/Geography Elective OR SS/History Elective 6 & 7 Choice of

Pure Physics and Pure Chemistry ORPure Chemistry and Pure Biology

Optional 8thSubject

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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 14 Aug 21. The final subject combination will be confirmed on 29 Oct 21.

Subjects Criteria (based on Sec 2 Overall results in 2021)

Triple ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics

Score at least 70% overall in Science AND70% overall in Math

Qualifying Criteria for Triple Science

Qualifying Criteria for Subjects

Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2021)

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).

Checking of Visualization Skills

Subject Visualization Checks

Art In Observational Drawing

The drawing-based visualization checks will allow the school to assess the students’ level of visualization skill, so as to help them make an informed decision to offer Art at Upper Secondary.

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Activities DatesStreaming Talk for Students 17 AugSec 2 Mock Streaming Exercise (Familiarisation Exercise)

Start: 23 AugEnd: 27 Aug

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 29 OctEnd: 1 Nov

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Results 10 Nov

Appeal of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 10 NovEnd: 11 Nov

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Appeal Results 18 Nov

Important Dates for S2 Streaming

Q&A Session

1. School Leaders & HODs, ECG Counsellors, CCHY2. Mr Mark Lim, Senior Teacher (Physics), NYJC3. Ms Teo Phay Hoon, Deputy Director, NYP

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Annex

Institutions of Higher Learning

[Degree]

Junior Colleges (2 Years) ORMillennia 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

Post-Secondary Education:Courses and Qualifying Criteria

JAE Course Qualifying Criteria (based on GCE O-Level Exams)

Junior Colleges(2 Years)

L1R5 L1Eng Lang ORHMT Lang

R55 Relevant Subjects

Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)

6 – 20

MillenniaInstitute(3 Years)

L1R4 L1Eng Lang ORHMT Lang

R44 Relevant Subjects

Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)

5 - 20

Polytechnics ELR2B2 ELEng Lang

R22 Relevant SubjectsB22 Best Subjects

Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)

of 26 or betterAND Meet the minimum course entry requirements

JC Courses –L1R5 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below

L1 First Language English OR Higher Mother Tongue

R5

Relevant Subjects1 to 3

1. Humanities

2. Mathematics

3. Science

Relevant Subjects4 to 5

Any other 2 best GCE 'O' Level subjects

**If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R5 subjects.

Important to note:1. L1R5 ≤ 20 points is the minimum entry requirement for JC education.

2. Admission to popular JCs and courses usually requires a much lower aggregate score.

3. Students seeking JC admission must meet minimum L1R5 aggregate before bonus points can be used.

4. If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R5 subjects.

Junior College Admission: Entry Requirements

Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges

For further details on computing the aggregate, please refer to Slide 18.

MI Courses –L1R4 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below

L1 First Language English OR Higher Mother Tongue

R4

Relevant Subjects1 to 2

1. Humanities OR Mathematics ORScience

2. Humanities OR Mathematics ORScience

Relevant Subjects3 to 4

Any other 2 best GCE 'O' Level subjects

**If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R4 subjects.

Admission Criteria to Millennia Institute

For further details on computing the aggregate, please refer to Slide 21.

Computation of Bonus Points

SN Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points Available

Maximum Bonus Points Allowable

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For students seeking admission to JC/MI/Polytechnic/ITE, with the following CCA attainments/grades:a. Excellent, A1 – A2b. Good, B3 – C6

2 points1 point

Limited to a maximum of

4 Bonus Pointsfor these 4

types.

Limited to a maximum of

6 Bonus Points.

2For students seeking admission to JC/MI courses:a. HMTL Grade: A1 – C6 ANDb. EL Grade: A1 – C6 2 points

3For students who choose NYJC course(s) as their:a. 1st choice, ORb. 1st and 2nd choices.

2 points

4For students seeking admission to JC/MI courses:a. ML/CL Special Programme Grade: A1 – C6 ORb. Bahasa Indonesia (as 3rd Lang) Grade: A1 – C6

2 points

5For students who had applied for the CLEP, MLEP or TLEP and have been selected for the programme.

2 points

JC Course: Computation of L1R5

L1R5 = 1+1+1+2+1+3 = 9

Subjects Grade L1R5Eng Language A1 L1 (EL or HMT)Humanities (SS + Elective Humanities)

A1 R1 (Humanities)

Mathematics A1 R2 (Mathematics)Chemistry A2 R3 (Science)

MTL A1 R4 (Any other best subject)Physics B3 R5 (Any other best subject)Additional Mathematics B3Geography B3

Polytechnic Admission: Entry Requirements

• ELR2B2 aggregate score not exceeding 26 points

• Meeting minimum course entry requirements • Availability of vacancies

EL English Language

R2 2 Relevant Subjects

2 subjects relevant to the course type:● Social Sciences / Humanities● Business / Management ● Science / Engineering / IT ● Design / Media

B2 2 Best GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects

Social Sciences & Humanities

Business / Management

Science / Engineering / IT

Design/Media

Some courses

PsychologyEarly Childhood EducationCreative Writing for New Media

Accountancy,Business AdminBanking & Financial ServiceLaw & Management

Biomedical ScienceApplied Food Sci & NutritionVeterinary BiosciencePharmaceutical Science Aeronautical Engineering

Digital AnimationInterior DesignGames Design

R1 Art, Humanities,Geography,History,Literature

E Math ORA Math

R2 MathArtHumanitiesGeographyHistoryLiteratureMTLPOA

ArtHumanitiesGeographyHistoryLiteraturePOA

Com ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputingD&T

Com ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputingD&T