Briefing for Sec 2 NA on Subject Combinations for Sec 3 NA ... · Section A 20 marks Short answer type questions Section B 28 marks Data Response type questions Section C 32 marks

Briefing for

Sec 2 NA

on Subject Combinations

for Sec 3 NA (2020) 26 April 20196:30pm – 9:00pm

2019 Programme (Normal Acad)Time Activity Personnel

7.00pm-7.20pm Welcome & Overview

Post – Secondary Education

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• Direct entry scheme to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

Mrs Diana Ho

(Subject Head, Education

and Career Guidance)

7.20pm-8.20pm Humanities Mrs Lim Maggie

(SH Humanities)

Food & Nutrition Mrs Nair Ambika

(F&N Teacher)

Science Ms Deepa

(SH Science)

Mathematics / POA / Additional Mathematics Mr Wong Khai Yu

(SH Maths)

Taking Higher Stream subjects

(For SBB & Non SBB Students)

Mr Lee Wei Te

(Dean IP, HOD ICT)

8.20pm-8.45pm Q & A VP, Dean IP, IP MMs &

ST (F&N)

Welcome & Overview

Mrs Diana Ho

Subject Head,

Education and Career Guidance

Pathways for Sec 4NA

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Pathways for Sec 4NA

• Nitec Course in ITE

• Traineeship in ITE

• Sec 5 for O’Levels

• Direct Poly Programme (DPP)

• Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

• NAFA Foundation Programme

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DPP

(Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Program)

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What is DPP?

• The DPP prepares 4 Normal (Academic) students for

progression into selected polytechnic diploma

courses via a two-year Higher Nitec course at ITE.

• DPP students who successfully complete their Higher

Nitec courses and attain the required minimum

qualifying Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA)

scores are guaranteed a place in one of the

polytechnic diploma courses that are mapped to their

Higher Nitec course.

DPP


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Key Points

• ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better

• Apply through JIE Exercise after ‘N‘ Level results

• Prep Course (10 weeks) + Higher Nitec (2 years)

• Meet ITE GPA of 2.5 points or better

PROGRESS TO POLYTECHNIC FOR DIPLOMA COURSE*

* : Poly Course must be mapped to their Higher Nitec Course

DPP


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Source: JIE 2018, Page 59

PFP (Polytechnic Foundation Programme)

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What is PFP?

• The PFP is a one-year programme specially

designed for the top ‘N‘ Level (Academic) cohort.

• PFP students can join this programme to prepare for

a pre-selected diploma course.

• When they enrol in this programme, they will be

offered a provisional place in the selected

polytechnic. They will then need to pass a set of

modules in the foundation year in order to progress

onto the first year of that diploma course.

PFP

(Polytechnic Foundation Programme)

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Who can apply for PFP?

• Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score at the GCE ‘N’ Levels

of 12 points or better.

• ELMAB3 = English Language + Mathematics + Best

3 subjects (which also include one of the relevant

subjects based on the courses)

• All subjects used for computation must be Grade 3 or

better.

Which Are The Important

Subjects?

(English)

Entry Requirements (JCs /

MI)

JC - L1R5

MI - L1R4

Entry Requirements (Polytechnics)

ELR2B2

Entry Requirements (ITE)

ELB4

ELR1B3

ELR2B2

Which Are The Important

Subjects?

(Mathematics)

Entry Requirements (JCs/MI)

Entry Requirements (Polytechnics)

Entry Requirements (ITE)

Important Links

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Important Links

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JIE 2019 Booklet

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/JIEN%20Admission%

20Booklet%202018_Final.pdf

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/JIEN Admission Booklet 2018_Final.pdf

Important Links

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JAE 2019 Booklet

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-

source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-

information-booklet.pdf

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-information-booklet.pdf

In-School ECG Counsellor

• Our in-school ECG Counsellor is

available every THURSDAY.

• Your child can make an appointment with her

directly to plan post-secondary pathways.

• Email her at [email protected]

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Ms Tiang Ginn Wah

mailto:[email protected]

2019 Teacher-Meet-Parents cum

ECG Post-Sec Education Fair

Date: 30 May 2019 (Thurs)

Time: 9 am – 12 pm

(Staff at booths 9 am – 12 nn)

PSEI: JCs- AC, NY, SA, CJ

Polys - RP, SP, NYP, TP, NP,

ITE, Lasalle, NAFA

Humanities Subjects

Mrs Maggie Lim

Subject Head,

Humanities

2 Humanities subjects

Compulsory Humanities

Subject

Combined Humanities:

Social Studies +

Elective Literature

2nd Humanities subject

Pure Geography

1st Humanities Subject:

Combined Humanities

50%

Social Studies

Combined Humanities

(Compulsory)

50%

Elective Literature

Social Studies

• Prepare students to be citizens of tomorrow

by helping them to better understand the

interconnectedness of Singapore and the

world they live in.

• Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance

• Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society

• Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World

Elective Literature

Elective Literature

Paper 1:

⚫Set text (Novel)

⚫Unseen Poetry

Pure Geography

Pure Geography

1. Coasts (with Geographical Investigation)

2. Tourism (with Geographical Investigation)

3. Tectonic Hazards

4. Weather and Climate

5. Geography of Food

6. Health and Diseases

L1R5 – Must include ONE of the

Humanities

First Humanities

Subject

2nd Humanities subject

Humanities

(Social Studies &

Elective Literature)

Pure Geography

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

‘A’ Level (H1/H2/H3)

Geography

History

Literature

Theatre Studies &

Drama

Note: Junior Colleges have no prerequisite for ‘A’ Level Humanities subjects.

However, students who wish to apply for the Humanities Programme or study

Theatre Studies & Drama are required to read Literature at JC.

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

Polytechnic Courses

Accountancy & Finance,

Banking & Financial Services

Business Management

Mass Communications

Hospitality & Resort Mgt

Marketing

Sports & Wellness Mgt

Media Studies

Psychology

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses,

students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Geography

• Water Engineer

• Solar Energy Systems Engineer

• Tour Guide

• Meteorologist

• Reclamation Specialist

• Demographer

• Alternative Energy

Technologist

Literature

• Writer

• Producer

• Editor

• Historian

• Media specialist

Food & Nutrition

Mrs Ambika Nair

Senior Teacher,

Food & Consumer Education

Designed to provide fundamental

grounding in nutrition health and food

science.

This will give them a head start for tertiary

studies in applied food science and

careers in health, food and beverage

industries.

Introduction to F&N

Entry requirements and

Demands on the Candidates

Minimum of a Pass in Sec 2 FCE (overall grade)

F&N comprises of Coursework and Written Paper

Coursework examination

– Requires candidates to work on a long-term

project (at the beginning of Sec 4)

– Conducted during curriculum time (12 hrs)

– Requires diligence, discipline and good time

management skills

Assessment Weighting

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Assessment Component Food & Nutrition

Coursework 60% Research Report

leading to Creation of

interesting range of skilful

dishes.

Written Paper 40% Food Science & Nutrition

Principles

Assessment WeightingWritten Paper Weightage (80 marks)

Section A 20 marks Short answer type questions

Section B 28 marks Data Response type questions

Section C 32 marks Essay questions

Coursework Weightage (60 marks)

Task analysis 6 marks

Research 8 marks

Decision Making 8 marks

Planning 8 marks

Execution 24 marks

Evaluation 6 marks

Total 60 marks

F&N related courses available in the Polytechnics

Temasek Poly

- Culinary & Catering Management

- Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science

• Republic Poly

- Diploma in Health Management and Promotion

- Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Operation

- Diploma in Wellness & Hospitality Business

F&N related courses available in the Polytechnics

Singapore Poly

- Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness

- Food Science & Technology

Nanyang Poly

- Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

• Food Technician

Science Subjects

Ms Deepa

Subject Head,

Science

MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIONCopyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Science Subject Combination for 2019

Students are to choose:

either

Science (Chemistry/Biology)

or

Science (Physics/Chemistry)

Science: refer to hand-out


Structure of PaperCombined Science – as ONE SUBJECT

Eg. (Sc (Phy/Chem)

Paper Weighting Duration

1 Multiple-Choice

(Physics)

20%

1 hour 15

minutes2 Structured

Questions

(Physics)

30%

3 Multiple-Choice

(Chemistry)

20%

1 hour 15

minutes4 Structured

Questions

(Chemistry)

30%

Science: refer to hand-out


Assessment Weighting

Syllabus

2020 Syllabus

Knowledge with

Understanding

(Recall)

Handling

Information &

Solving Problems

(Higher Order

Thinking

Questions)

N Level

Science (Chem/Bio)

Science(Phy/Chem)

50 % 50 %


Content Structure

CHEMISTRY

Section Topics

I. Experimental

Chemistry1. Experimental Chemistry

II. Atomic

Structure and

Stoichiometry

2. The Particulate Nature of Matter

3. Formulae and and The Mole Concept

III. Chemistry of

Reactions4. Acids, Bases and Salts

IV. Periodicity 5. The Periodic Table

6. Metals

V. Atmosphere 7. Air

VI. Organic

Chemistry8. Organic Chemistry (This information from SEAB is

accurate as of March 2019)


Content Structure

BIOLOGY

Section Topics

I. Principles of

Biology

1. Cell Structure and Organisation

2. Movement of Substances

3. Biological Molecules

II. Maintenance and

Regulation of Life

Processes

4. Nutrition in Humans

5. Nutrition in Plants

6. Transport in Flowering Plants

7. Transport in Humans

8. Respiration in Humans

III. Continuity of Life 9. Reproduction (This information from SEAB is



Content StructurePHYSICS

Section Topics

I. Measurement 1. Physical Qualities, Units and Measurement

II. Newtonian

Mechanics

2. Kinematics

3. Dynamics

4. Mass, Weight and Density

5. Turning Effect of Forces

6. Pressure

7. Energy, Work and Power

III. Thermal Physics 8. Kinetic Model of Matter

9. Transfer of Thermal Energy

10. Thermal Properties of Matter

IV. Waves 11. General Wave Properties

12. Electromagnetic Spectrum

13. Sound

V. Electricity and

Magnetism14. Current of Electricity

15. D.C. Circuits

16. Practical Electricity

(This information from SEAB is


Sc(Phy/Chem)Sc(Chem/Bio)Min Requirement:

Grade 1-6

Engineering

Health SciencesInformation &

Digital Technologies

Business & Management

Built Environment

MaritimeStudies

Applied Sciences

Polytechnic courses that require components of Science

Source : JAE 2019

Chemistry

Veterinary Technician

Baker

Food Scientist

Dental Hygienist

Mental Health Counsellor

Nanotechnologist

Infection Control Professional

Alternative Energy Technologist

Cytotechnologist

Industrial Engineer

Rig Technician

Veterinary Technician

Food Scientist

Dental Hygienist

Mental Health Counsellor

Meteorologist

Personal Trainer

Occupational Therapist

Acupuncturist

Early Childhood Educator

Infection Control Professional

Cytotechnologist

Healthcare Aide

Biology

Physics

Water Engineer

Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Aircraft Mechanic

Reclamation Specialist

Set Designer

Nanotechnologist

Alternative Energy Technologist

Industrial Engineer

Mathematics Subjects

Mr Wong Khai Yu

Subject Head,

Mathematics

Highlights of Briefing

Requirements of ‘N’ Level Mathematics

Post-‘N’ Level Pathways (focus on Maths)

Elective Subjects:

– Choosing between Additional Mathematics

and Principles of Accounts

– Should I take up OOS Mathematics?

Mathematics Syllabus A

Objectives

Develop thinking, reasoning, communication,

application and metacognitive skills through

a mathematical approach to problem-solving

Make inferences and write mathematical

explanation and arguments.


Content Structure

Mathematics

Topics

Arithmetic

Algebra

Mensuration

Functions and Graphs

Geometry

Trigonometry

Statistics

Probability(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2019)


Mathematics Syllabus A (4045)

Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 About 25 Short questions.

Answer fully on Qn Paper. 80 marks 50% 2 hours

2 Section A (52 marks)

- About 10 questions

- Answer ALL questions.

- Last qn will focus on applying

Mathematics to a real-world

scenario

Section B (8 marks)

- Answer 1 qn out of 2.

- 1 qn from ‘Geometry and

Measurement’ strand and 1 from

the ‘Statistics and Probability’

strand.

60 marks 50%

2 hours

Structure of Paper


Source: ITE 2018

Direct-Entry to

Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects)

raw aggregate score of 19 points

or less (excluding CCA bonus points)

From ‘N’ Level to ITE / Polytechnics

Direct-Entry to

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP)ELMAB3 (English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects)

raw aggregate score of 12 points

or better (excluding CCA bonus points)

‘N’ Level

Mathematics

(Min Grade 3

or less)

‘N’ Level

Mathematics

(Min Grade 4

or less)


Source: ITE 2018

Business & ServicesHigher Nitec DPP Courses

From ‘N’ Level to ITE to Polytechnics

Applied Sciences, Engineering and

Info-Communications Technology

Higher Nitec DPP Courses‘N’ Level

Mathematics

(Min Grade 4

or less)


Key Facts – Mathematics

• Compulsory subject for GCE ‘N’ & ‘O’ Level Exam

• Admission to Post-Secondary Institutions

JC / MI: Minimum grade of D7

Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most courses

ITE Higher Nitec Courses: Minimum grade of D7 for

most courses

• Conditional Admission to JC / MI

Re-take GCE ‘O’ Level Math in JC1 Failure to

obtain minimum grade of D7 Transfer to MI

Re-take GCE ‘O’ Level Math in MI1 and MI2

Failure to obtain minimum grade of D7 Leave MI

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ LevelMathematics/

Additional

Mathematics

Polytechnic Courses

Applied Sciences

Business & Management

Engineering

Health Sciences

Humanities

Information & Digital

Technologies

Media & Design

Maritime Studies etc.


Source: JAE 2017

‘O’ Level

Mathematics

&

‘O’ Level

Additional

Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H2 Mathematics

From ‘N’ Level to ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H1 Mathematics‘N’ Level

Mathematics

‘N’ Level

Mathematics

&

‘N’ Additional

Mathematics

Mathematics

Water Engineer

Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Baker

Food Scientist

Computer Game Programmer

Aerospace Engineer

Accountant

Data Miner

Meteorologist

Reclamation Specialist

Nanotechnologist

• Banking and Investment Manager

• Demographer

• Human Resources Professional

• Infection Control Professional

• Administrative Assistant

• Alternative Energy Technologist

• Purchasing Agent

• Property Manager

• Industrial Engineer

• Electrician

• Rig Technician

• Research Officer


Key Facts – Additional Mathematics

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 70% for Sec 2 Math

+ Average of at least 60% for all subjects overall

The N(A) Level Additional Mathematics Syllabus aims to

enable students who have an aptitude and interest in

mathematics to:

• acquire mathematical concepts and skills for higher

studies in mathematics and to support learning in

the other subjects, in particular, the sciences

• develop thinking, reasoning and metacognitive skills

through a mathematical approach to problem solving


Key Facts – Additional Mathematics

(cont’d)

The N(A) Level Additional Mathematics Syllabus aims to

enable students who have an aptitude and interest in

mathematics to:

• connect ideas within mathematics and between

mathematics and the sciences through applications of

mathematics

• appreciate the abstract nature and power of

mathematics.


Mathematics Syllabus A (4045)


1 About 25 Short questions.

Answer fully on Qn Paper. 80 marks 50% 2 hours


- About 10 questions


- Last qn will focus on applying

Mathematics to a real-world

scenario

Section B (8 marks)

- Answer 1 qn out of 2.

- 1 qn from ‘Geometry and

Measurement’ strand and 1 from

the ‘Statistics and Probability’

strand.

60 marks 50%2 hours

Structure of Paper


Additional Mathematics Syllabus A (4044)


1 13–15 questions of varying

marks and lengths.


70 marks 50% 1 h 45 min

2 8–10 questions of varying marks

and lengths.

- Answer ALL questions.70 marks 50% 1 h 45 min

Structure of Paper


Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 50% for Sec 2 Math

• Syllabus aims: for students develop the abilities to

prepare, communicate and use accounting

information.

• Requires an appreciation and aptitude for numbers and

theories – a combination of Math and Science

• Sharpens one’s logical and critical thinking – skills that

will be useful in future even if one does not major in

business-related courses

• Not an easy alternative as compared to Additional Math


Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Equips one with foundational commercial

understanding for post-secondary courses as follows:


Principles of Accounts Syllabus A (7088)


1 Answer 3 to 4 compulsory

structured questions. 40 marks 40% 1 hour


Answer 3 compulsory

structured questions.

One question will be on the

preparation of financial

statements (24m).

The remaining two questions

average 12 marks.

Section B (12 marks)

- Answer 1 structured qn out of

2.

60 marks 60%2 hours

Structure of Paper

Principles of

Accounts

Accountant

Banking and Investment Manager

Administrative Assistant

Purchasing Agent

Property Manager

Higher Stream Subjects(SBB and Non SBB Students)

Mr Lee Wei Te

Dean IP

HOD ICT

1. Subject-Based Banding (SBB) development 2017-2019

2. Support for Students

3. Opportunities to take Higher Level Subjects?

4. Post-Secondary Options

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• Every student is unique and possesses different strengths. Taking subjects at a higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more engaged in learning.

• Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher-level subjects starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at.

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• Some students (and parents) have shared that SBB allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.

• A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would ensure students are better prepared for various post-secondary progression pathways (e.g. to ITE and Polytechnic).

“We each have our own unique personalities, strengths and areas we are not so good at. For Maths, I am on a par with the Express stream students and can do just as well as they can …. she added, I’ve become more confident and mature in thinking, and I learnt how to

manage my time better.”- Low Jie Ying, Secondary 3

Subject-based banding gives N(A) student confidence boost (interview featured on Straits Times 17 Mar 2019)

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School level

Understand rationale & intent of SBB

Bridging program

Classroom level

Academic support – group-work

Class formation and banding of classes

Social Emotional (SE) support

Focused group discussions

Mentoring (FTs), SE support

Pacing of lessons

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Q: Will my child continue with the higher-level subjects all the way to Sec 4?

• Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subject at upper secondary if she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2.

Taking EL / MT / E Math /Comb Sci

• School-based criteria

• Good learning attitude on the specific subject

Note:

1. Student can take up to max of 3 out-of stream subjects.

2. Normal (A) students will take only the higher stream

subject.

3. Total number of subjects taken is capped at 8 subjects

Post-secondary Educational Progression

Computation matrix for

Exp to NA

Source: https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_eligibility.html

• Sec 4 N(A) students have the following progression opportunities:

• To apply for any of the programmes above, students must satisfy the minimum entry requirements.

• A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would ensure students are better prepared for these progression pathways.

• Therefore, students are encouraged to deepen their knowledge in English, Mathematics and Science.

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

Nitec Programmes Secondary 5 N(A) NAFA Foundation Programme

• The PFP is a one-year foundation

programme for polytechnic-bound

students offering a practice-

oriented curriculum taught by

polytechnic lecturers.

• PFP students are given provisional

places in diploma programmes,

subject to them passing all

modules in the one-year PFP.

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• Students accepted into the DPP

will enrol into Higher Nitec courses

at ITE.

• These students are subsequently

offered a place in a polytechnic

diploma course mapped to their

Higher Nitec, subject to them

meeting the Grade Point Average

(GPA) requirements.

For both programmes, posting is based on merit and subject to vacancies in open competition.

Applicants may combine their GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results to compute their aggregate score, for merit-based admission into PFP and DPP.*

*https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_faqs.html

Please refer to https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry

requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

Group 1 Courses

• Applied Sciences

• Business & Management

• Built Environment

• Engineering

• Health Sciences

• Information & Digital Technologies

• Media & Design

• Maritime Studies

• ELMAB3 ≤ 12

• EL ≤ 3

• MA ≤ 3

• Comb Sci / F&N / D&T ≤ 3

• Any other two subjects ≤ 3

• Meet subject-specific minimum entry

requirements

Group 2 Courses

• Business & Management

• Humanities

• Media & Design

• ELMAB3 ≤ 12

• EL ≤ 2

• MA ≤ 3

• POA / E Lit / Hist / Geog / Comb Humans / Art ≤

3

• Any other two subjects ≤ 3


requirements

https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

Please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-dpp/

for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry

requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

• Applied Sciences

• Engineering

• Info-Communications

Technology

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19

• EL ≤ 4

• MA ≤ 4

• Any other three subjects ≤ 5


requirements

• Business & Services • ELMAB3 ≤ 19

• EL ≤ 3

• MA ≤ 4

• Any other three subjects ≤ 5


requirements

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-dpp/

Thank you

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Sec 2 Parents’ Briefing on

Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2020

Feedback

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