Post on 13-Mar-2020
BRIEFING ON SEC 2 STREAMING 2019
15 March 2019
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OBJECTIVES
To reconnect with Sec 2 parents
To share about changes in educational
landscape and career landscape
To inform about the Sec 2 streaming
process and criteria
SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
What should you and your child consider?
Subject Competence
i.e. Academic performance & strengths
Subject interest
(Passion & career)
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HOW YOU AS PARENTS CAN HELP
Talk to your child often to find out subjects he/she is
interested and does well in
Respect that your child may not be inclined towards
certain subjects and allow him/her to pursue what
he/she is interested or strong in
Give encouragement
Explore options with your child
Introduce a variety of industries and related careers to
your child
Keep an open mind. Stay updated with the current
changes in the landscape. Many pathways are worth
taking.
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SHARING OF SUBJECT COMBINATION AND PROCESS
ITE
Higher Nitec
(JAE/EAE) /
Nitec (JIE
‘O’/EAE)
Polytechnic
Diploma
(JAE/EAE)
Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)
JC / MI
A-Level /
IB Diploma
(JAE/DSA-JC)
Arts Institutions
NAFA/LASALLE
Diploma
(Apply direct)
University
(Degree)
JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission Exercise
JIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School
Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise
Work and
Lifelong Learning
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS:
Key consideration
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PURE
SCIENCESPURE
HUMANITIESAPPLIED
SUBJECTS
Catering to wide range of interests, abilities and
post-secondary options
PURE
SCIENCES +
PURE
HUMANITIES
Subject combination is about inclinations
and strengths
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~
KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS
Interests and abilities of the students
Post-secondary options available at JC,
MI, polytechnics, ITE
Manpower resources of the school
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An Overview 2020 Subject Combinations
Use Word table
Tentative Correct as of 15 Mar 2019
Applied 1A Applied 1B 7S: Double
Sciences
7S: Double
Humanities
8S: 3
Sciences
(by offer)
8S: Double
Sc & Hum
(by offer)
1 EL EL EL EL EL EL
2 MTL MTL MTL MTL MTL MTL
3 E Math E Math E Math E Math E Math E Math
4 Combined
Humanities
Combined
Humanities
Combined
Humanities
Combined
Humanities
Combined
Humanities
Combined
Humanities
5 1 Combined Sc #1 Combined Sc Chemistry Combined
Science
Chemistry Chemistry
6 POA A Math/ POA Biology/Physics A Math/POA Physics Physics / Biology
7 A Math A Math Lit/History A Math A Math
8 Elect Music /
#F&N / Art / 1
*pure Sc (Phy)
(Music) (Music) Biology Lit/History/
Music
For students
very strong in
Math
At least B4 in Math to eligible for A
Math
#Chem / Bio
*At least B4 in
Math & Sc to be
eligible for A
Math & Pure Sc
respectively
At least B4 in Lit
/ Hist. to
eligible for
these subjects
Overall: 75%
At least B3 in Sc
At least B3 in Lit / Hist
Other Humanities-related offerings:
1. Drama Elective Programme @ VJC, ACJC, TMJC
2. English Language Elective Programme @ ACJC, CJC, RI
OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE THE HUMANITIES AT JC
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1. Early Childhood Development &
Education
2. Psychology Studies
3. Applied Drama & Psychology
4. Chinese Studies
5. Tamil Studies with Early Education
6. Creative Writing for Television & New
Media
HUMANITIES COURSES IN POLYTECHNICS
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Enhanced Music Programme
• Two-year programme culminating in GCE O-Level Music
Opportunities for internship, piano mentoring
Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art, F&N andMusic coursework very useful for Project work in JC, MIand Final Year Projects in polytechnics anduniversities.
VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS
Skills from Applied Subjects
- Research and development
- Synthesis, analysis and interpretation of information
- Application in real life
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Principles of Accounts –an alternative to Add Math
Basic module in some Year 1 polytechnic
courses
Deepen thinking skills e.g. problem-solving
Application to real-life (financial literacy)
VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS
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OPPORTUNITIES WITH APPLIED SUBJECTSJC & Other Tertiary Institutions Polytechnic
• Art Elective Programme @ HCI, NYJC, NJC
• Diplomas in the Arts @ NAFA, LASALLE College of Arts, NIE, NP, RP, SP
• Music Elective Programme / A Level Music @ ACJC, TJC, EJC, RI, DHS, NJC
• Diplomas in Media & Design, Business Management courses in polytechnics
• Accountancy / Accountancy & Finance• Animation & 3D Arts• Arts Business Management• Apparel Design & Merchandising• Business Administration/Business
Studies• Digital Media Design/Digital Visual
Effects, Digital Film & Television• Interior Design• Music & Audio Technology• Product & Industrial Design/ Product
Design & Innovation• Visual Communication and Media
Design
Alumni’s Profile & Tertiary PostingName Subj. Combi L1R5 / L1R4 Posting
Hong Shan Shan Pure Chem + Pure Bio + Pure Phy + A Math + SS/Geog
L1R5 – 6 Raffles Institution: H2 Bio, H2 Chem, H2 Math & H2 Econs
Rebecca Ng Sc (Chem/Bio) + SS/Hist + POA + F&N
L1R5 – 13 Anderson JC: H2 Bio, Econs, Chem & H1 Math
Wan Ngok Jeun Sc (Chem/Bio) + SS/Hist + POA + Pure Geog
L1R5 – 11 Anderson JC: H2 Bio, Chem, Econs & H1 Math
Francisco Eduardo
Pure Chem + Pure Phy+ A Math + SS/Hist
L1R4 – 16 Singapore Poly: Bio-engineering
SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS
Students’ OVERALL results will be used as
a basis for allocation (consistent work
matters)
CA1=15%, SA1=25%, CA2=15%, SA2= 45%
Option exercise ~ after EOY Examination
Results will be made known online and
posted outside the school general office
mid November
Appeals based on results
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How Your Child Can Prepare Well
Regular Attendance
Good Attitude towards Class Work &
Homework
Consistent performance
Know interests and strengths well
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Mar Streaming Talk for Parents
May Subject Talks for Students
Streaming Engagement for Students
Oct (Post-exam) Briefing on Option Form for students
Submit Option Form
Early Nov Posting of Results on School Websiteand Notice Board in School
Important Dates Updated as of Mar 2019
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Just for a start
http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/introduction/available-courses
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