Subject Combination Briefing

Secondary 2 Normal Technical Class

Saturday, 13 April 2013

Programme

0800 Registration

0830 Welcome address by HOD NT

0835 Sec 2 Subject Allocation Exercise and

sharing on Sec 3 subjects for 2013

0920 Q&A Session

0930 Meeting with Form Teachers

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Leadership Team

Principal

Carol Lim

(Mrs)

Vice-Principal

Komathi Kesavan

(Mdm)

Vice-Principal

Sze Guan Kiat

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD EL/Lit

Ratish

Balakrishnan

(Mr)

LH EL/Lit

Mazlinda

(Ms)

Senior Teacher

Tyrus Chua

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD MTL

Zulkarnain

(Mr)

SH Chinese

Lee Ai Hua

(Mdm)

Senior Teacher

Pan Minggang

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD Science

(Covering)

Loke Lay Fang

(Ms)

HOD Maths

Chong Sze Kei

(Mr)

Senior Teacher

Segar

Subramaniam

(Mrs)

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Key Personnel

HOD Humanities

Sabrina Yong

(Ms)

SH Geography

Rebecca Lee

(Ms)

Senior Teacher

Alawden

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD Aesthetics

Pushpalatha

(Ms)

SH National

Education

Neo Shu Hua

(Ms)

SH Pupil

Leadership

Goh Chee Wee

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD

Positive Discipline

Viknesvaran

(Mr)

HOD

PE & CCA

(Covering)

James Ng

(Mr)

HOD

Normal Technical

Mohd Shahril

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

HOD

Pupil Well-being

Julia Raj

(Mrs)

LH

Pupil Well-being

Chong Siew Sia

(Ms)

School

Counsellor

Catherine Solomon

(Ms)

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Key Personnel

Staff Developer

Imran Zainal

(Mr)

HOD ICT

Melvin Chua

(Mr)

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Key Personnel

Administration

Manager

Faridah Begum

(Mdm)

Operations

Manager

Jason Koh

(Mr)

Form Teachers of 2 Character

Mr Chan Adam Arif Mr Lee Hock Seng

2013 SUBJECT ALLOCATION EXERCISE

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2013 Subject Allocation

Students’ Preference Survey (After MYE)

Subject Combinations for Secondary Three in 2014 (Confirmation in August 2013)

Results of survey indicate preferences of students

and parents

Considerations of school resources and deployment

Subject Combination for Sec 3 NT (2014)

1. English Language

2. Mother Tongue

3. Mathematics 4. Computer Applications

5. Elements of Business Skills

6. Science 7. Social Studies

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• Normal Technical Stream

Pass in EL or Mathematics and

1 other subject

PROMOTION Criteria (Sec2 -> Sec3)

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Condition:

An average score of at least 75% for all N(T) subjects is attained

Lateral Transfer to 2(NA) in 2014

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UPPER SEC CURRICULUM

Compulsory Subjects (for N(T))

1. English Language

2. Mother Tongue

3. Mathematics

4. Computer Application

5. Elements of Business Skills

6. Science

7. Social Studies

Subject Briefing

Science

Mr Fedrick Lim, Teacher

Doing Well in Science is Important

• Many ITE courses require Science.

Applied Food Science

Nursing

Mechatronics (Medical Technology)

Opticianry

Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)

Upper Sec Science Content

1) Measurement

2) Mechanics

3) Thermal Physics

4) Electricity and Magnetism

5) Matter

6) Health and Diseases

Options

Option A : Petrochemical Industry and its

Impact

Option B : Electronics and Communications

Option C : Science of Motor Vehicles

Candidates will be expected to study one

out of the three Options.

Scheme of Assessment

Paper Type of paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1 h 40 40%

2 Short-answer or

structured 1h 15 min 60 60%

Paper 1 (40 marks) ● consist of 40 compulsory multiple choice items of simple direct choice type, based on core. ● questions involved 4 response options.

Paper 2 (60 marks)

● consist of 2 sections

● Section A carries 45 marks which contain a variable

number of compulsory short-answer or structured

questions based on core.

● Section B carries 15 marks which contain 1 structured

question based on each of the Options (3 questions in

total).

Candidates are required to answer any one question.

Computer Applications (CPA)

Mrs Tan Wei Leng, Teacher

New 2014 Syllabus

• Focuses on higher-order thinking skills

– Problem-solving skills in everyday context

– Basic programming in Animation & Game Development

• Prepares them for tertiary education & life ahead

– Programming and Media-related courses

– Applying ICT confidently in future workplace

Benefits of the Subject

• Skill-based content

– Meet needs of students as it focuses on hands-on learning activities,

– Better prepare students for post-secondary education at ITE.

Learning Materials

• Electronic Textbook e-Book

– Developed and written by MOE

– Allows content to be kept updated and relevant

• Problem Sets (Workbook)

– Developed and written by MOE

– Printed and distributed by school

– Task-based & encourages problem solving

6 Modules Over 4 Years

• Computer Fundamentals

• Document Processing (MS Word)

• Spreadsheets (MS Excel)

• Multimedia Communication

(MS PowerPoint, Google Apps)

• Media Elements (Inkscape)

• Media Computing (Scratch)

Coursework (Term 2)

• Secondary Two

– Three weeks to create an animated story using Scratch programming software

• Secondary Three

– Three weeks to create an animated game

• Best students’ work are submitted to MOE for annual Media Computing competition

Assessment Criteria Paper No. Duration Mode Marks %

Paper 1 (6 modules)

1 h 15 min Written 60 marks 30%

Paper 2 (Drawing, Document Editing, Slides)

1 h 30 min Lab-based 70 marks 35%

Paper 3 (Spreadsheet, Computing)

1 h 30 min Lab-based 70 marks 35%

TOTAL 200 marks

Past Years Results

2011 N Level Results

National Passing Rate 91.0 % National Distinction Rate 29.3 %

Evergreen Passing Rate 95.0 % Evergreen Distinction Rate 48.8 %

2010 N Level Results

National Passing Rate 92.2 % National Distinction Rate 30.0 %

Evergreen Passing Rate 98.6 % Evergreen Distinction Rate 54.1 %

2012 N Level Results

National Passing Rate 91.4% National Distinction Rate 29.5%

Evergreen Passing Rate 97.4% Evergreen Distinction Rate 42.1%

Benefits of the Subject

• It provides opportunities for our students to showcase their creativity and resourcefulness.

• It prepares our students to be technologically adept, hence giving them the competitive edge to meet the challenges of the future.

Benefits of the Subject

• Skill transferability

– As the theory taught is not software specific, students are able to pick up other similar software in the market with greater ease and confidence.

Benefits of the Subject

• Regular upgrading of content

– Keeps up with current technological developments and trends,

– Students see the relevance of subject to the real world.

Social Studies (SS)

Mr Alawden s/o Myden Pillai,

Senior Teacher

Purpose of Social Studies

• To prepare pupils to be citizens of tomorrow

• To inculcate in pupils deeper understanding of values which define the Singapore society

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21st Century Competencies & Outcomes

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Aim of Social Studies

• To provide opportunities to pupils to participate in issues which require decisions and actions, thereby developing them the knowledge, skills, values and disposition to become informed, concerned and participative citizens

– Quality decision-making

– Concern and empathy

– Contribute responsibly

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SS N(T) Syllabus

• Content

– Managing our Financial Resources (Sec 3)

– Caring for Society (Sec 4)

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SS N(T) Syllabus

• Pedagogy

Inquiry

Process

Gathering Data

Exercising Reasoning Reflective

Thinking

Sparking Curiosity

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SS N(T) Syllabus

• Assessment

– Non-examinable

– Variety of tasks to evaluate understanding and skills

– Performance task allows students to have learning experiences in authentic settings (E.g. field-based learning)

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Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

Mr Mohammad Shahril B Jumat,

HOD NT

Skills, Knowledge, Values

Basic Marketing

& Customer Relations

Travel & Tourism

Elements of Business Skills • ‘N’ level subject

• 2 year course

• Theory + Coursework

• Experiential & Authentic

– LJs

– Partnership with RWS for LJs

– Partnership with hotels, retailers, RWS, WDA for WEP

• Directly related courses in ITE

NITEC Courses

Nitec in Pastry & Baking Nitec in Beauty Therapy Nitec in Hair Fashion & Design Nitec in Culinary Skills (Western) Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations Nitec in Service Skills (Office) Nitec in Service Skills (Tourism) Nitec in Service Skills (Retail)

Higher NITEC Courses

Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Administration) Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Event Management) Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Service Management) Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Sport Management) Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations Higher Nitec in Leisure & Travel Operations

Assessment

• Paper 1 (Theory)

– 1½ hours

– 60%

• Paper 2 (Coursework)

– 20 hours (over 20 weeks)

– 40%

• Textbook & Activity Book:

Elements of Business Skills

VALUES

POSITIVE WORK ATTITUDE

ENTERPRISE

ADAPTABILITY

CONFIDENCE

SKILLS

THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMMUNICATION

TEAMWORK

CWS Curriculum White Space

Mr Shahril, HOD NT

Elective Modules

Trail Shuttle

Numeracy & Literacy Skills

Digital Animation

CWS

CWS

• Non-examinable

• 2 hours per week

• Experienced partners / vendors

• MOE funded (EM)

• During curriculum time

• Theory + Practical + Showcase

ELECTIVE

MODULES

DANCE PERCUSSION

GUITAR

2013 Sec 3NT Elective Modules

(Performing Arts)

PARTY

ENTERTAINER

2013 Trail Shuttle

2013 Digital Animation

Literacy & Numeracy

Skills

Language Literacy

• Reading

• Writing

• Presenting

Numeracy

• Ability to reason

• Apply simple numerical concepts

IMT Literacy

• Information

• Media

• Technology

Charity Bazaar 2013

Ms Diana Thomas, Teacher

Objectives

• Inculcate the enterprising spirit in the students

• Foster closer bonding among the students of same class

• Nurture concerned citizens who show

care and concern to the less fortunate counterparts.

Charity Bazaar Details …

• Date: 5 July (1st Friday of July)

• Time: 10:05 am to 12:00 pm

• Venues: Canteen & Level 1 walkways

• Theme: Youth Energy

Our very own EVG entrepreneurs

Most Enterprising Class Award

•Class with the highest net stall proceeds wins!

Children’s Charities Association

• Umbrella body coordinating 6 charities to help physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged children of Singapore:

1. Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) 2. Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of

Singapore (MINDS) 3. St Andrew's Mission Hospital (SAMH) 4. Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) 5. Singapore Children's Society 6. Spastic Children's Association of Singapore (SCAS)

Hope to see you and your families

on 5th July to support this charitable cause!

Thank You