CONVENT OF THE HOLY INFANT JESUSSECONDARY
(TOWN CONVENT)
Secondary 2
Streaming• 2nd year at secondary school• Balance of CCA, School and Academic
endeavours• CAs, Mid-Year & EOY Examinations• Overall results + Results in Core Subject areas
critical
Secondary 2
1. Critical Year- Understand strengths of individual- All-round support required- Consistency important as choices given based on merit
2. Subject Combinations (Sec 3)- Sample of 2018 combinations- Wide array, taking into account student interests,
mobility to higher education, resources available- 7 Options for Express, 3 Options for NA ( choices within
each option), Options for NT
Secondary 2
3. Greater Understanding of Subject Combinations
- The myth of Triple Science- Taking A Math, Literature
4. Holistic Development & Involvement Pivotal
- CCA involvement- Involvement in school activities- Development of lifeskills & competencies- CCA grading ( LEAPS 2.0)
Secondary 2
- Let us work together to support our IJ Girl- Pastoral Support available- Email addresses of teachers available- Assessment Structure in booklet- Principal’s Email: [email protected]• [email protected] ( VP/ Acad)• [email protected] (VP/ Acad)
SECONDARY 2 STREAMING
Objective
To give every student
the most appropriate
subject combination so
that she can develop to
the best of her ability,
interests and potential.
Streaming Criteria
1 Overall Results in Sec 2 Exams
2 Performance in relevant Sec 2
subjects
(more information can be found in booklet)
SA1 SA2
30% 70%
The Streaming Process
1. All students (Express and Normal (A) streams) are
ranked by their overall performance across subjects.
2. The streaming of a student to a particular class is also
guided by her choice and the overall performance in
the subjects. (eg. EL, Math, Sc, Lit, Geog, Hist)
3. For classes with Pure Sciences & Additional Math,
students must satisfy the criterion of the subject.
4. Allocation of student to a subject combination is done
based on merit and also subjected to availability of
school resources.
COMPUTATION OF L1R5(for O-Level students entry to JC)
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Malay (Special Programme)/Chinese (Special Programme)/ Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/ Science
Relevant Subject 3
Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Mathematics/ Science/Malay (Special Programme)/ Chinese (Special Programme)/Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 4Any GCE 'O' Level subjects(except CCA)
Relevant Subject 5Any GCE 'O' Level subjects(except CCA)
COMPUTATION OF L1R4(for O-Level students entry to Millenia Institute)
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R4
Relevant Subject 1Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Malay (Special Programme)/Chinese (Special Programme) / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 2
Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Mathematics/ Science/Malay (Special Programme)/ Chinese (Special Programme)/Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA
Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA
COMPUTATION OF ELR2B2(for O-level students entry to polytechnic)
EL English Language English Language
R2 Two Relevant Subjects
Two group of relevant subjects from four categories of courses: ELR2B2-AELR2B2-BELR2B2-CELR2B2-D (applied sciences, business management, engineering, media design)
B2 Two Best Other Subjects Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
COMPUTATION OF EMB3 (ELMAB3)(for N-Level students only, opting for PFP, DPP)
EL English Language English Language
MA E Mathematics E Mathematics
B3Three Best Other Subjects
Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA
Conversion from O level grade
'O'Level Grade Aggregate pt for PFP
A1 to B3 1
B4 to C6 2
D7 3
MOE - Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/
https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html
Performance (Guide only)
3 Pure Sciences
• 75% for overall percentage
• 75% for Math & Science
2 Pure Sciences
• 65% for overall percentage
• 70 % for Math & Science
Performance (Guide only)
Additional Mathematics
• A pass in Sec 2 E Maths
• A good pass of 60% and above is recommended.
Performance Criteria
Pure Literature/Geography/History
• A pass in Sec 2 for the subject
• A good pass of 60% and above is recommended.
Performance Criteria
Food & Nutrition/ART/AEP/DEP
• GCE O-Level Assessment include 60% on coursework
• Audition & selection may be necessary
Additional Subject Information
Sample of 2018
combination
Comb E1 Comb E2 Comb E3 Comb E4 Comb E5
English English English English English
E. Math E. Math E. Math E. Math E. Math
Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
Add Math Add Math Add Math Add Math Add Math
Physics Physics Physics ---- -----
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
Biology ------- ------ Biology Biology
*SS + Elective
Lit
*SS + Elective
Geog / Hist
*SS + Elective
Lit / Geog / Hist
*SS + Elective
Geog / Hist
*SS + Elective
Lit / Geog / Hist
#Geog / Hist Lit #Geog / Hist Lit #Geog / Hist
9 subjects 8 subjects 8 subjects 8 subjects 8 subjects
Sample of 2018 Combination for Sec 3E
For reference only
*2019 Sec 3E subjects will be finalised in Oct 2018
Comb E6 Comb E7
English English
E. Math E. Math
Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
Add Math / PoA PoA
Combined Science
*Phy/Chem
Combined Science
*Phy/Chem
*SS + #Geog or History Elective *SS + #Geog or History Elective
#Literature / History / Geog / Art / F&N #Literature / History / Geog / Art / F&N
7 subjects 7 subjects
For reference only
*2019 Sec 3E subjects will be finalised in Oct 2018
Sample of 2018 Combination for Sec 3E
Comb N1 Comb N2 Comb N3
English English English
E. Math E. Math E. Math (O-Level)
Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
*SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective *SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective *SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective
Principles of Accounts Principles of Accounts Principles of Accounts
#F&N or Art #F&N or Art Add Math (NA)
7 subjects 7 subjects 7 subjects
For reference only
Sample of 2018 Combination for Sec 3N
*2019 Sec 3N subjects will be finalised in Oct 2018
Survey on Subjects offering
Important Information
1. Maximum: 9 sub. for ‘O’ levels / 7 sub. for ‘N’ levels
2. Minimum: 6 sub. for ‘O’ levels / 5 sub. for ‘N’ levels
3. Elective subjects (eg. Music, 3rd language may be
offered subject to approval from MOE)
4. Students streamed into a particular class must study
all the subjects in Sec 3
5. Permission to drop a subject will only be given at the
end of Sec 3
6. Students in AEP will continue
7. Drama (DEP) as an elective subject:
• Consistently good results in Sec 1 & 2
• Attend an audition where she will be assessed on her
ability to devise a character monologue
• 2 papers at ‘O’ level, written and performance
Important Information (cont.)
Important Post-Exam Dates to Remember
Release of Streaming
results : 2 November 2018
Form teachers will inform their respective classes at 8:30 am in their classrooms.
For further enquires:
Sec 2 Year Head/ Asst YHs
Streaming of N(A) students
2 N(A)
3 N(A)3 E
5 N(A)
O level4 E
4 N(A)
‘N’ level exam
& optional Os
Streaming of N(A) students to Express
1. Promotion from 2 N(A) to 3 Express stream
• Students must attain an overall percentage of 70 %
• Good performances in core subjects EL, E-Maths,
Science, Humanities
• Subject to recommendation by teachers and panel
in charge of streaming
2. Promotion from 2 N(A) to 3N(A) – N1 & N2 Combination
• Obtain Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects
• Or pass 4 subjects
Comb N1 Comb N2 Comb N3
English English English
E. Math E. Math E. Math (O-Level)
Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
Combined Science
Physics + Chemistry
*SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective *SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective *SS + Geog/Hist/Lit elective
Principles of Accounts Principles of Accounts Principles of Accounts
#F&N or Art #F&N or Art Add Math (NA)
7 subjects 7 subjects 7 subjects
Sec 3 Normal Academic Classes
Sample Subject Combinations for Sec 3N
*2019 Sec 3 subjects will be finalised in Oct 2018
Streaming of N(A) students
3. From 2 N(A) to 3 N(A) – N3 combination
• Must have attained minimum of
o 60% pass in overall &
o 60% pass in English, Math, Science, 1
Humanities subject
Streaming of N(A) students
4. Offering of ‘O’ level subjects at Sec 4 N(A).
• Students scoring 70% and above may enrol for two
of these subjects at ‘O’ levels in Sec 4N
Streaming of N(A) students
2 N(A)
3 N(A)3 E
5 N(A)
O level4 E
4 N(A)
‘N’ level exams
PFP (Polytechnic Foundation Prog)
OR
DPP (Higher Nitec)
Nitec@ITE
GCE N-Level Exam
4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct
Entry Scheme
(DES) to Higher
Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
Pathways for Normal (Academic) Students
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2 years ITE
Nitec
2 years ITE
Higher
Nitec
NAFA/
LaSalle
(3 years)
Polytechnic
(3 years)
1 year
Foundation
Programme
Poly-
technic
(2 years)
Junior College
(2 years) /
Centralised
Institute
(3 years)
Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students
Legend:
ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (updated 5 Mar 2018)
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
ELMAB3 > 19
*Also met subject-specific minimum entry requirements
Polytechnic Foundation
Programme*
Eligible students:
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic
Programme*
Eligible students:
Sec 5N(A) GCE ‘O’ Level
Eligible students:
NitecCourses
Eligible students:
Important Post-Exam Dates to Remember
Release of Streaming
results : 2 November 2018
Form teachers will inform their respective classes at 8:30 am in their classrooms.
Educational Career Guidance (ECG)Publications in e-format
The Next Step ForwardNavigating Your Education and Career Pathwayshttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step-forward/#p=1
What’s Next Taking My Next Step Forward after My GCE N, O and A Levelhttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats-next/#p=1
A Guide for Parents in ECGJourneying with our Children, Achieving Their Aspirations https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-guide/#p=1
For further enquires:
Sec 2 Year Head/ Asst YHs
Thank you