SECONDARY THREE

Subject Combination

2016

13 April 2015

Multiple Pathways in education

A class in music appreciation was asked the difference between

listening and hearing. At first there was no response. Finally, a hand

went up and a youngster offered this sage solution:

“Listening is wanting to hear”

Multiple Pathways in Education

After GCE ‘N’ Levels (Normal Academic)

ELMAB3 = EL+ Math+ Best 3

Different Paths:

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11, EL ≤ 2 or 3, MA ≤ 3:

Poly Foundation Programme (1 year) & proceed to 3 year Poly

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19, EL ≤ 3 or 4, MA ≤ 4:

DPP Higher NITEC Course (2 years) & proceed to Year 2 (GPA 3.5 or better for Engineering and Info Comm), or Year 1 of Poly course (for others)

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19, EL ≤ 5, MA ≤ 5:

Sec 5N & proceed to 2-yr JC, 3-yr Pre-U, 3-yr poly, or 2-yr Higher NITEC courses

Normal Academic

GCE N (Academic)

Jan 2013 Cut-off Points (ELMAB3) for DPP-Higher NITEC Courses:

Chemical Technology (11)

Business Information System; Event Management; Leisure & Travel Operations (12)

Banking Services; Business Studies; Hospitality Operations (13)

Accounting; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering; Info Technology; Logistics for International Trade (14)

After GCE ‘O’ Levels…

GCE ‘O’ Levels Admission to Polytechnics

Minimum Entry Requirement EL: A1- B3 (Media)/C6/ D7 Mathematics: A1- C6 (for almost all)/ D7

(for very few courses) 3 other relevant subjects (excl CCA):

A1- C6 Aggregate= ELR2B2 (CCA bonus applies but not HMTL)

ELR2B2

Science & Technology Courses (Poly)

L1 : English Language

R1 : Mathematics

R2 : Science / Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition

B1 : Any other subject

B2 : Any other subject

ELR2B2

Business Courses (Poly)

L1 : English Language

R1 : Mathematics

R2 : Art/ Humanities/ Principles of Accounts

B1 : Any other subject

B2 : Any other subject

ELR2B2

Design Courses (Poly)

L1 : English Language

R1 : Mathematics

R2 : Science / Art / Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition

B1 : Any other subject

B2 : Any other subject

Examples of Applied Sciences Courses ELR2B2- EL+ Math+ Science+ Best 2

Courses 2014 Poly (ELR2B2)

Biotechnology NYP (12), NP (9), RP (21), SP (10), TP (12)

Pharmaceutical Science NYP (14), NP (10), RP (24), SP (11), TP (13)

Biomedical Science NP (9), RP (16), SP (8), TP(10)

Examples of Engineering Courses ELR2B2- EL+ Math+ Sc/ D&T+ Best 2

Courses 2014 Poly (ELR2B2)

Aerospace/Aeronautical NYP (15), NP (13) SP (12), RP (20), TP (13)

Biomedical/ Bioengineering

NYP (19), NP (15), SP (15)

Electrical & Electronic NYP (26), NP (26), SP (23), RP (23), TP(24)

Examples of Business & Management Courses ELR2B2- EL+ Math+ Best 3

Courses 2014 Poly (ELR2B2)

Accountancy NYP (14), NP (11) SP (12), TP (12)

Business Management/ Administration

NYP (16), NP (9), SP (12), TP (15)

Banking & Finance NYP (15), NP (10), SP (12)

Examples of Media & Design Courses - EL, Math, 3 Best

Courses 2014 Poly (ELR2B2)

Mass Communication NP (10), RP (18), SP (13)

Media Production & Design

NP (11), RP (22)

Game Design NYP (20), RP (22), SP (17)

Examples of Health Sc & Humanities - EL, Math, Science/ F&N, 2 Best

Courses 2014 Poly (ELR2B2)

Optometry NP (14), SP (14),

Nursing NYP (28), NP (28),

Psychology Studies NP (9), SP (13), TP (9)

Early Childhood Education

NP (14), TP (13)

Admission Criteria to JC/MI

Requirements on Core Subjects

EL: A1- C6

MT: A1- D7

Mathematics: A1- D7

Eligibility Criteria

JC: L1R5 ≤ 20

MI: L1R4 ≤ 20

L1R5 – JC Entrance

L1 : English Language/ Higher Mother Tongue Language

R1 : Humanities

R2 : Mathematics / Science

R3 : Humanities / Maths / Science

R4 : Any other subject

R5 : Any other subject

L1R5 ≤ 20 for JC

2014 Cut-off Points for JCs

Junior College Net L1R5 Arts Sc/ IB

Anderson JC 9 8

Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6

ACS (I) - 5

Catholic JC 10 10

Hwa Chong Institution 4 3

Innova JC 19 20

Jurong JC 14 15

Meridian JC 9 9

Nanyang JC 8 7

2014 Cut-off Points for JCs Junior College Arts Sc/ IB

National JC 7 5

Pioneer JC 14 14

Raffles Institution 4 3

Serangoon JC 12 11

St Andrew’s JC 10 9

St Joseph’s Inst - 7

Tampines JC 13 13

Temasek JC 8 7

Victoria JC 6 5

Yishun JC 18 18

Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and

expecting different results.

Albert Einstein

2016 Sec 3 Subject Combinations Normal (Academic) stream

Subject Combination Cluster 1

Compulsory Subjects

English Language

Mother Tongue Language

Mathematics

Social Studies &

Geography elective

Social Studies &

History elective

Social Studies & Literature

elective

Cluster Subject

Offering

Science (Physics / Chemistry)

Pick 1 Elective Subject from Additional Mathematics# , Art ,

Design & Technology, Food & Nutrition or

Principles of Account

1 #Additional Mathematics (AM) would be offered to selected students, if the student attains a good score for the Sec 2 overall grade in Mathematics. A minimum of 10 students is required to open a class of AM. 2 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.

2016 Sec 3 Subject Combinations Normal (Academic) stream

Subject Combination Cluster 2

Compulsory Subjects

English Language

Mother Tongue Language

Mathematics

Social Studies &

Geography elective

Social Studies &

History elective

Social Studies & Literature

elective

Cluster Subject

Offering

Science (Biology/ Chemistry)

Pick 1 Elective Subject from Additional Mathematics# , Art ,

Design & Technology, Food & Nutrition or

Principles of Account

1 #Additional Mathematics (AM) would be offered to selected students, if the student attains a good score for the Sec 2 overall grade in Mathematics. A minimum of 10 students is required to open a class of AM. 2 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.

2016 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Normal (Technical) stream))

1 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.

Options Subject 1 English Language

Subject 2 Basic Mother Tongue Language

Subject 3 Mathematics

Subject 4 Computer Applications

Subject 5 Design &

Technology Design &

Technology Elements of

Business Skills Art

Subject 6 Elements of

Business Skills Science Science Science

Nowadays some people expect the door of opportunity to be opened

with a remote control.

M. Charles Wheeler

Promotion from Sec 2 Normal (Academic) to Sec 3 Normal (Academic)

Pass in English Language and 2 other

subjects; OR Pass in 4 subjects

Progression Criteria

Promotion from Sec 2 Normal (Academic)

to Sec 3 Express

70% or higher in the average for all subjects; AND

Deemed able to cope with the Express stream.

Progression Criteria

Promotion from

Sec 2 Normal (Technical)

to Sec 3 Normal (Technical)

Pass (Grade D or better) in 2 subjects, of which one of them is English Language or Mathematics.

Progression Criteria

Promotion from

Sec 2 Normal (Technical)

to Sec 2 Normal (Academic)

70% or higher in the average for all subjects; AND

Deemed able to cope with the Normal (Academic) course.

Progression Criteria

When one door closes another one opens; but we so often look so long and

so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open

for us.

~ Alexander Graham Bell

Assess-ment

Art Food & Nutrition

Design & Technology

Paper 1 Coursework (60%) Written Exam (40%) Written Exam (30%)

Paper 2 Drawing & Painting (40%)

Coursework (60%) Design Project (70%)

Objectives • Gathering & Investigation of Information

• Exploration & Development of Ideas/Concepts

• Aesthetic Qualities • Selection & Control

of Materials & Technical Processes

• Personal Response

• Task Analysis • Research and

Development Decision Making

• Planning • Execution • Evaluation

• Knowledge with understanding

• Design problem solving

• Realisation

Introduction to N(A) Applied Subjects

Introduction to Art

Studio Practice

Engages students in the creation of artworks

Students acquire skills e.g. research, experimentation and exploration, idea development, personal reflection and evaluation in the process of creating artworks

Preparatory studies an integral and important part of the Studio Practice

Study of Visual Arts

Art as Narrative & Inspiration depict history, the

environment and ways of life

Art as Expression and Identity illustrate ideas, emotions and

identities

Art as Communication & Design visual language to convey

meaning and purpose

Syllabus comprises Study of Visual Arts & Studio Practice

Gathering and Investigation of Information

1) Use variety of sources

2) Study topic in many ways

3) Use images to express their ideas

Introduction to Art

Exploration & Development Of Ideas/ Concepts

1) Interpret chosen subject matter

2) Express their opinions using images

3) Find, adapt and invent images to express their ideas

Introduction to Art

Aesthetic Qualities

1) Understand art elements and design principles

2) Effectively use visual devices such as framing

3) Understand the visual “effects” chosen media can produce

Introduction to Art

Selection & Control Of Materials

1) Understand the unique qualities of chosen media

2) Are able to manipulate chosen media to express their ideas

Introduction to Art

Personal Response & Artist Reference

1) Use images in new and original ways to express themselves

2) Express their opinions, personal ideas or visions in the artwork

3) How the chosen artist(s) influence your artwork

Introduction to Art

Focus

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Body-building Food Energy-giving Food

Protective Food Protein

Fat & Carbohydrate

Vitamins & Minerals

To develop students’ understanding o the

CONCEPTS OF NUTRITION & MEAL PLANNING

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

To develop students’ understanding on the

LINK BETWEEN DIET AND HEALTH

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Keep Fit

To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make

INFORMED DECISIONS CONCERNING FOOD & NUTRITION

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

oxygen

To develop students’ understanding on the

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

‘O’ Level Coursework – Task Question

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

The Investigative Task

E.g.

To determine how different COOKING TIME affects the appearance, aroma, texture and taste of EGGS.

20 mins 10 mins 30 mins

Experimental failure

is part of the self-

directed learning

process

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Dishes Using Eggs

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Dishes Using Rice and Cereals

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Learning different types of cake,

biscuits , pastry or dessert

Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition

Our Food & Nutrition Students’ Creations

Introduction to Design & Tech

Design

Acquire and apply thinking skills and tools

Develop the ability to visualise, explore, develop, present and communicate their ideas

Make design decisions through purposeful design tasks.

Syllabus comprises Design, Technological Areas & Materials and Practical Processes

Technological Areas Structures

supporting systems designed for minimal movement

Mechanisms movement systems designed

to transfer and control physical movement and forces from one point/direction to another

Electronics control systems designed to

sense, process and control via electrical signals

Materials & Practical Processes

Select appropriate processes for setting/marking out, shaping, joining and assembly, and finishing with respect to the materials used

Demonstrate the correct use of hand tools, equipment and machine

Show a concern for economy in the use of materials, components, time, energy and other resources

Introduction to Design & Tech Syllabus comprises Design, Technological Areas & Materials and Practical Processes

Introduction to Design & Tech

Electronic Lantern Making Competition

Introduction to Design & Tech

Introduction to Design & Tech F1 Challenge Competition

Introduction to Design & Tech Solar Prix Competition

Introduction to Design & Tech O-level Artifacts

A combination of geography, history, politics, economics, sociology, urban planning, philosophy . . .

• Looks at these topics from a Singaporean perspective

• Looks at current day issues affecting Singapore an Singaporeans locally, regionally and internationally

• Provides learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to understand what is going on around the world today, as well as equipping learners with the skills to better manage the information overload available to us through the internet and broadcasting media.

Introduction to Social Studies

Introduction to Social Studies

SINGAPORE AS A NATION IN THE WORLD

Nationhood and Its Challenges

UNDERSTANDING GOVERNANCE

Policy Process: Formulation and Implementation

Meeting the needs of the people and nation

Case study of Singapore’s population policies to examine policy changes over time

Case study of Singapore’s public health care policies

CONFLICT AND HARMONY IN MULTIETHNIC SOCIETIES

Discord and Disunity

Case studies of Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland

Social Cohesion and Harmony

Case study of Singapore

Introduction to Social Studies

MANAGING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Causes of international

conflicts How Singapore Ensures

its National Security Singapore’s two-pronged

approach of deterrence and diplomacy

How Conflict in One Region can Affect the Rest of the World Case Study of Iraq-Kuwait

Conflict (1990-91) Transnational Terrorism: A

new threat to world security

SUSTAINING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Sustaining Economic

Development in a Globalised World Globalisation and its

challenges and opportunities Singapore’s strategies for

economic development in a globalised world

FACING CHALLENGES AND CHANGE Overcoming the Odds and

Fading into Obscurity Case study of Venice

Introduction to Social Studies

Syllabus comprises • Role of accounting • Double entry system of book-keeping

• accounting equation, source documents, books of prime entry, the cash book, the general journal, the ledger and the trial balance

• Accounting procedures • regarding capital and revenue expenditure, depreciation,

adjustments to ledger accounts, the correction of errors and control accounts

• Fundamentals of preparing the final accounts • Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and the

operation of partnerships

• Preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships

• Analysis and interpretation of final accounts involving ratios.

Introduction to Principles of Accounts

Develop skills of numeracy, information technology literacy, communication, inquiry, presentation and interpretation;

Develop attitudes of accuracy, orderliness and logical thought and an appreciation of professional ethics;

Inculcate values of integrity, responsibility, being fair and ethical

Introduction to Principles of Accounts

Assess-ment

Art Design & Technology

Elements of Business Skills

Paper 1 Portfolio (60%) Written Exam (30%) Written Paper (60%)

Paper 2 Art Task (40%) Design Project (70%) Coursework (40%)

Objectives • Communication of Ideas

• Aesthetic/Design Qualities

• Control of Materials and Technical Processes

• Personal Response

• Design • Technological Areas • Materials and

Practical Processes

• conduct research on a business in travel and tourism/ hospitality/retail industries

Introduction to N(T) Applied Subjects

Introduction to N-level Elements of Business Skills

Only offered to Normal (Technical) stream

Introduction to N-level Elements of Business Skills

If you are interested to work in the

retail (e.g. shops),

travel (e.g. tour agencies),

tourism (e.g. theme parks, resorts) ,

hospitality (e.g. hotels), or

If you are keen to be a businessman

Choose EBS.

Introduction to N-level Elements of Business Skills

Q & A

Success is not final, failure is not fatal:

It is the courage to continue that counts.

Winston Churchill