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Sec 2 NT Subject
Combination Briefing17 July 2020
Some important questions we will address today
• Why is your child’s choice of subjects important?
• What should your child consider when exercising his/her choice?
• What subjects are offered in BMSS?
• How can your child get the subjects of his/her choice?
• What can you and your child do to be better prepared?
Middle of Sec 2
Your child’s academic
performance now!
End of Sec 2
The subjects he/she can select
End of Sec 4
Pursuing his/her desired
tertiary education and
course of study
End of tertiary education
Pursuing his/her interest/
passion/ aspiration / career
Why is your child’s choice of subjects important?
What should your child consider when exercising his/her choice?
End of tertiary educationPursuing his/her interest/passion/aspiration
I aspire to be an artistI am interested in
our history
I dreamt I invented
the fastest car I can make a
difference to
climate change
When choosing subjects, your child should consider
his/her interest/passion/aspiration/career
What should your child consider when exercising his/her choice?End of Sec 4
Pursuing his/her desired tertiary education
N(T)-Level
ITE Early
Admissions Exercise
ITE Nitec courses
Joint Intake Exercise
(2-year Nitec
Courses)
Joint Intake Exercise(3-year Nitec Courses
with enhanced Nitec
Foundation Programme)
ITE Higher Nitec courses / *Polytechnic Diploma Courses
* Students who do well in Nitec Courses may apply for Polytechnic Diploma courses without doing Higher Nitec courses.
When choosing subjects, your child should
consider his/her ability, strengths and weaknesses
What should your child consider when exercising his/her choice?End of Sec 4
Pursuing his/her desired tertiary education
When choosing subjects, your child should
consider his/her future course requirements
Some courses require relevant subjects
For example:
Entry Requirements
GCE ‘N’ level passes in
Mathematics or Science* and
2 other subjects:
Grade A-D or Grade 1-5
What should your child consider when exercising his/her choice?End of Sec 4
Pursuing his/her desired tertiary education
What subjects are offered in BMSS?
No Subjects
1 English Language
2 Basic Mother Tongue
3 Mathematics
4 Computer Applications
5 Choice of
• Elements of Business Studies
• Science
6 Choice of electives
• Art
• Design & Technology
• Food Studies
NT students generally take 6 subjects.
Subjects offered at NA Level
standards for selected students
English Language
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Science(Physics/Chemistry) or
Science(Chemistry/Biology) or
Science(Physics/Biology)
What subjects are offered in BMSS?Subject comparison (Science vs EBS)
Science Elements of Business Studies
Overview To relate to their everyday experiences and
the commonly observed phenomena in
nature.
3 Core Modules
• Gadgets work wonders
• Food matters
• Wonders of my body
To develop in students the knowledge, skills
and attitudes to be productive employees
and contributing members of society.
Focus on:
• understanding of business activities
• basic marketing
• customer relations
What subjects are offered in BMSS?Subject comparison (Science vs EBS)
Science Elements of Business Studies
Exam
Format
Paper 1 (40%, 40m 1h)
Multiple Choice
Paper 2 (60%, 60m, 1h 15min)
Short-response and structured
One of the questions is a data-response
question, requiring candidates to interpret,
evaluate or solve problems using data
and/or observations
Paper 1 (60%, 100m, 1h 30min)
Written Paper
Short-response and structured
Paper 2 (40%, 80m, 20h lesson time)
Coursework
Conduct research on a business in one of the
three service industries: travel and tourism,
hospitality and retail industries
ITE (Nitec Course) Can be used in place of
Mathematics for courses in School of
• Applied & Health Science
• Design & Media
• Electronics & Infor Comm (some)
• Engineering (some)
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What subjects are offered in BMSS?Subject comparison (Coursework)
Design & Technology Food Studies Art
Overview • Engage students in
designing and
prototyping ideas
• Understand everyday
activities and creating
possibilities to make life
better.
• Cultivate creative, critical
and reflective thinking to
make sense of their
learning and to develop
related dispositions and
skills using graphical
means and technology
Equip students with
Knowledge and
understanding on
• food commodities
• basic concepts of
nutrition and meal
planning,
• impact on health.
• plan and prepare
healthy meals using a
variety of food
commodities
• methods of cooking
• Foster self-confidence
and a sense of
achievement
• Nurture a spirit of
exploration, inventive
thinking and creative
expression
• Cultivate an awareness
and appreciation of art
to make informed
responses to works
• Develop a keen interest
and build a foundation in
art for further
educational/professional
pursuit
What subjects are offered in BMSS?Subject comparison (Coursework)
Design & Technology Food Studies Art
Exam
Format
Paper 1 (30%, 1h)
Written Paper
Q1-3 (18m): Design
Q4-5 (32m): Application
Paper 2 (70%, 20 weeks)
Coursework
Involves design journal (real-
time document that reflects the
candidate’s attempt at
managing his or her personal
design process which includes a
prototype) and presentation
board
Paper 1 (40%, 1h 30min)
Written Paper (80m)
Sect A: Short-answer (20m)
Sect B: Data response (28m)
Sect C: Structured (32m)
Paper 2 (60%, max. 35h)
Coursework
Involves background study,
exploration, decision making,
planning, execution and
evaluation (for final choice of
cooked product)
(To present in coursework folio,
max. 16 pages)
Paper 1 (40%, 3h)
Art Task
Select one product to respond
in relation to the task and
visual stimulus given. (Task to
be given 5 weeks before N(T)
level exam)
Paper 2 (60%, 18 weeks)
Coursework
• 2 Final Artwork
• 1 Fine Art
• 1 Design Work
• Digital Journal for each
final work
Be eligible for promotion
Application by student
Placement by school
Appeal by student
Promotion Criteria
How can your child get the subjects of his/her choice?
Promoted to 3N(T)
Laterally transferred
to more demanding
stream 2N(A)
Retained at 2N(T)
• Pass in English or
Mathematics, AND
• Pass in 1 other subject
75% in all NT subjects
for SA2
Has not met minimum
attainment level
• After the End-of-Year Examinations
• A session will be conducted on how to submit your choices
Be eligible for promotion
Application by student
Placement by school
Appeal by student
How can your child get the subjects of his/her choice?
• Students must satisfy the minimum criteria for certain subjects
• Professional assessment by teachers of your child’s attitude,
strengths and weakness, results and historical trends
• Subjects which are over-subscribed will be awarded to
students based on results
• Subjects will only be offered if a reasonable number of
students opted for them and there is available resources
Be eligible for promotion
Application by student
Placement by school
Appeal by student
How can your child get the subjects of his/her choice?
What can you and your child do to be better prepared?
1. Aspiration and interest
Have a discussion with your child. Find out what he/sheREALLY wants to do after Secondary School.
Ask your child to share his/her experience in class! Which subjects does he/she like more? Which subjects does he/she want to take? (not what his/her best friends like!)
2. Academic Performance
Look through your child’s academic results. What are his/her strengths and weaknesses based on his/her academic performance?
Work with your child to set realistic targets.Encourage your child to take action NOW! Guideyour child to put in consistent effort and worktowards these targets.
Work with our teachers.
What can you and your child do to be better prepared?
3. Be more informed
Research on post-secondary courses together with your child. Find out what your child is interested in and what are the related careers
• Conduct online research, e.g. Junior College websites, polytechnic websites, ITE websites
• Talk to our teachers, ECG Counsellor, family/relatives
Start now!
