20 July 2018

We Aspire . Build . Care

Sec 2 Streaming Briefing

PROGRAMME

Time Sec 2 EXP Sec 2 NA Sec 2 NT

11.15 - 11.45am Combined Briefing for EXP/NA/NT (AVT)

11.45 - 12 noon Admin Brief + Live Demonstration (AVT)

12.10 - 12.25pm

SS/Geography & SS/HistoryAdditional Mathematics

D&T and F&NPrinciples of Accounts

Science (AVT)

EBS & D&T briefing (Sec 2

Happiness Classroom)

Pathways for Students (Before 2012)

University*

Private(Ins,tu,ons(

NAFA(/(LaSallle(((3(yrs)(

O*Level*passes*in*EL*&*4*subjects*

Polytechnic(((3(yrs)(

JC((2(yrs)(/(Centralized(Ins,tute(((3(yrs)(

ITE(Higher(Nitec((

(2(yrs)(ITE*GPA*>*3.0*or*3*O*Level*

Passes*(

ITE(Nitec(((2(yrs)(

3*N*Level*or*2*O*Level*Passes*(MA*&*SC*

compulsory)*(

GCE*‘O’*Level*Exam*1*year*Sec*5*

‘N’*Level*ELMAB3*<*20*

GCE*‘N’*Level*Exam*4*years*N(A)*Course*‘N’*Level*ELMAB3*<*20*

GCE ‘O’ Level Exam4 Year Programme or

1 year Sec 5 (’N’ Level ELMAB3 < 20)

Pathways for Students (after O Levels)

University

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Admission criteria- Post GCE ‘O’ Levels

ADMISSION CRITERIASecondary school

Dunman Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Junior College EducationEntry requirement : L1 R5 ≤ 20

L1 : English Language/ HMT R5 : 1 Maths/ Science 1 Humanities 1 Maths/Science/ Humanities 2 other best subjects

MT, E Maths or A Maths must at least be a D7 grade

Junior College EducationSecondary school

Dunman Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Subject Choice at JC

ScienceH2 Mathematics

H2 ChemistryH2 Physics

H1 Economics

ArtsH2 EconomicsH2 GeographyH2 Literature

H1 MathematicsA contrasting subject

Example: Popular combination

E.g. Students take 3H2 and 1H1 contrasting subject

Junior College EducationSecondary school

Dunman Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963L1R5 cut-off for JC 2017

JC Science Arts

RI, HCI 4 4

VJC 5 7

NJC, NYJC 6 7

ACJC 7 8

EJC, TJC 9 9

SAJC 9 10

AJC 9 11

CJC 11 10

MJC 11 11

SRJC, PJC 12 13

TPJC 14 13

JJC 15 15

YJC 16 17

IJC 20 19

Post-Secondary !Implications!

SUBJECTS IMPLICATION REMARKS

Additional Mathematics

•  A pre-requisite for H2 Mathematics in most JCs

•  Useful for Science-related courses in polytechnics

Pure Sciences •  A pre-requisite for H2 Science in many JCs

•  A student who takes Combined Science will need to bridge a bigger gap for H2 Science in JC

•  Usually allowed to do maximum 1 H2 Science

Course Admission Criteria

Medicine / Dentistry

– A Level: H2 Chem plus H2 Phy or H2 Bio

– O Level: Pure Chem plus either pure Phy or pure Bio at O level

Engineering– A Level: H2 Math plus H2 Phy or H2 Chem

– O Level: Add Math plus either pure Phy or pure Chem at O level

Science– A Level: two of the following H2 subjects: Bio, Chem, Phy, Math

– O Level: Pure Bio or Chem or Phy; Add Math

Accountancy / Business

–A Level: H1 Math or O level Add Math

– O Level: Math

Law– A level: good grade in General Paper / Knowledge Inquiry

– O Level: EL & Humanities at O level

- University

Junior College Education

ADMISSION CRITERIASecondary school

Dunman Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Polytechnic EducationEntry requirement : L1B2R2 ≤ 26

L1 : English Language/ HMT B2 : Best 2 subjects R2 : Relevant 2 subjects, depends on course

Polytechnic EducationSecondary school

Dunman Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

L1B2R2 cut-off for Polytechnic in 2017

Source: http://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/before-apply/Pages/courses.aspx

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Pathways for Students (since 2013) (after N Levels)

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Admission criteria- Post GCE ‘N’ Levels

ELMAB3 cannot exceed 19 points

- EL and MA must be Grade 5 or better

- Cannot use CCA points

Revised Criteria to Secondary 5NA Criteria for Secondary 5 NA

ELMAB3 cannot exceed 11 points

- EL must be Grade 3 or better (some course require EL to be at least Grade 2)

- MA must be Grade 3 or better

- cannot include CCA bonus points

Criteria for Polytechnic TT (new) Criteria for Polytechnic Foundation Programme PFP (3 + 1 yrs)

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ELMAB3 cannot exceed 19 points

- cannot include CCA bonus points

- EL must be either Grade 3 or 4 (depends on course) or better

- MA must be Grade 4 or better

Criteria for DES-to-Poly Programme (new) (Higher Nitec to Poly) Criteria for DES-to-Poly Programme (Higher Nitec to Poly)

DPP

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Pathways for N(T) Students

Entry requirement : ELMAB1 ≤ 10 & 2 N(T) level passes or more

EL : English Language MA: Mathematics B1 : Best 1 subject

Criteria for ITE Programmes

ITE Nitec (2yrs)

N(T) level < 2 passes

ITE Extended Nitec Foundation Programme (2yrs)

Useful Information from JAE booklet

•Entry Requirements for Pre-University

•Entry Requirements for Polytechnics

•Bonus Points (For example for Higher MT, CCA etc)

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-information-booklet.pdf

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise

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DUNMAN Secondary SchoolAn Institution of Innovation, Excellence & Ethics

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Subject Combination (tentative)

Sec 3 - 2019

GROUP 1 GROUP 2A GROUP 2B GROUP 3

Core

English Mother Tongue Additional Math

Elementary Math Pure Chemistry Pure Physics Pure Biology

English Mother Tongue Additional Math

Elementary Math Pure Chemistry

English Mother Tongue Additional Math

Elementary Math Pure Chemistry

English Mother Tongue

Elementary Math

Electives • SS/Geog OR SS/Hist

• Pure Physics OR

Pure Biology

• Literature OR D & T

• SS/Geog OR SS/Hist

• Pure Physics and D&T or

Pure Biology and Literature

• SS/Geog OR SS/Hist

• Combined Sci* (Phy/Chem) or

(Chem/Bio)

• SS/Geog OR SS/Hist

• D&T OR Literature • Additional Math or

POATotal TOTAL = 8 TOTAL = 8 TOTAL = 8 TOTAL = 7

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019 SEC 3 EXPRESS (Tentative)

* Taught at Pure Science level in Sec 3

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 EXPRESS (Tentative)

Post-Secondary !Implications!

SUBJECTS IMPLICATION REMARKS

Additional Mathematics

•  A pre-requisite for H2 Mathematics in most JCs

•  Useful for Science-related courses in polytechnics

Pure Sciences •  A pre-requisite for H2 Science in many JCs

•  A student who takes Combined Science will need to bridge a bigger gap for H2 Science in JC

•  Usually allowed to do maximum 1 H2 Science

Subject Implication

Additional Math

•A pre-requisite for H2 Mathematics in most JCs

•Useful for Science-related courses in polytechnics

Pure Science A pre-requisite for H2 Science in many JCs

Combined Science

Obtaining a distinction allows students to do H2 Science in many

JCs

- JC & Polytechnic

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 EXPRESS (Tentative)

Post-Secondary !Implications!

COMBINATION IMPLICATION REMARKS

Group 1 and 2 •  Sufficient options for JC and Polytechnic curriculum

•  Triple Sciences (Group 1) is no longer necessary for Medical Science entry at University

Group 3

•  Sufficient options for Polytechnic curriculum

•  Subjects relevant for JC curriculum at H2 level

- Additional Maths - Combined Humanities - Pure Biology

•  While O Level Literature is not a pre-requisite for H2 Literature, it helps to boost students’ confidence.

Combination Implication Remark

Groups 1 & 2

•Sufficient options for JC and Polytechnic curriculum

Triple Sciences (Group 1) is no longer necessary for Medical Science entry at University

Groups 3

•Sufficient options for Polytechnic Curriculum

•Subjects relevant for JC curriculum at H2 level

- A Math- Combined Humanities

- JC & Polytechnic

EnglishMother TongueElementary MathematicsCombined Science (Physics/Chem)Design & Tech or Food & Nutrition SS/Geography or SS/HistoryAdditional Math or Literature or POATOTAL = 7

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 NA (Tentative)

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 NA (Tentative)

Combination Direct Polytechnic Entry Programmes Remarks

Any combination

Via Polytechnic (PFP)• Most polytechnics are accepting students AT MOST 9 points

English + E.Math + Best 3 subjects

12 points to qualify

Via ITE (DPP)• Most ITEs are accepting students AT MOST 15 points

English + E.Math + Best 3 subjects

19 points to qualify

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 NA (Tentative)Post-Secondary !

Implications!

SUBJECTS IMPLICATION REMARKS

English

•  Require a Grade 3 or better for PFP

•  Require a Grade 4 or better for DPP

For PFP: •  Grade 2 or better for all

types of courses For DPP: •  Grade 3 or better for all

types of courses

Elementary Mathematics

•  Require a Grade 3 or better for PFP

•  Require a Grade 4 or better for DPP

Additional Mathematics

•  A pre-requisite for H2 Mathematics in most JCs

•  Useful for Science-related courses in polytechnics

English

Mother Tongue

Elementary Mathematics

Science

Computer ApplicationsD&T or Elements of Business Studies (20 each)TOTAL = 6

SUBJECT COMBINATION for 2019

SEC 3 NT (Tentative)

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

✓ Discuss with parents & teachers

✓ Know your strengths

✓ Choose subjects that you’re good at and

that you will enjoy

✓Consistent work throughout the year

Choosing your Subject Combination

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

Placement Criteria

1. Allocation will be made based on merit –Overall score, performance in relevant subjects such as Math, Science etc

2. Student preference

3. Availability of space / demand for subject combination

Choosing your Subject Combination

Secondary schoolDunman

Autonomous Since 2001 | Founded 1963

✓ eStreaming briefing for students - 20 July 2018

✓ Pre-streaming survey - 17 to 20 Aug 2018

✓ Confirmation of Subject Combinations - T4, Wk 2

✓ eStreaming Exercise - 26 to 29 Oct 2018

Timeline for Streaming Exercise

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