2022 Secondary 3Exp Subject Combination Briefing 14 August ...
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CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)中正中学(义顺)
2022 Secondary 3Exp Subject Combination Briefing
14 August, 20211100-1145
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Briefing Outline
1. Assessment Weightings, Promotion Criteria 2. Important Considerations in Selection3. Subject Combination for Sec 3Exp (2022) & Qualifying
Criteria4. Important Dates for S2 Streaming
Annex1. Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria
Assessment Weightings (2021)(EL, MTL, Science, Math, Hist, Geog, Lit, Art)
Weighted Assessment (WA) (40%)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term
Summative Assessment (SA) (60%) - Mid-Year Examination (20%) - End-of-Year Examination (40%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA1 WA2 SA1 WA3 WA4 SA2
Weighting 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 40%
Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects (2021)
(D&T, FCE)
Weighted Assessment (WA)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term
Summative Assessment (SA): Projects and Practical
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA1 WA2 SA1
FCEWeighting 15% 15% 70%
WA3 WA4 SA2
D&TWeighting 15% 15% 70%
Promotion Criteria
2Exp to 3Exp
Pass in English AND Pass in overall percentage of all subjects combined
*Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will be transferred to Sec 3NA
Important Considerations in Selection
Important points to consider:
Interest in the subject-students tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in.
Competency in the subject-it’s a good indication thatstudents can cope with the subject at a higher level
Understanding the demands of the subject.
Eg. Art is a coursework subject, which requires good time
management skills and consistent work;
Triple Science combination is academically rigorous and
requires students to be strong in Mathematics and Science.
Considerations:Designing Subject Combinations Sec 3Exp
Our students:Academic Strengths and Interests
Provision of a wide range of subjects toopen up more post-secondary educationoptions
Course entry requirements in JC/Poly– required subjects
Availability of manpower
S3 Express Subject Combination 2022(Tentative)
S/N Subjects
Core
Subjects
1 English Language2 Mother Tongue Language / Higher Mother Tongue Language3 Mathematics4 Additional Mathematics5 Humanities
SS/Geography Elective OR SS/History Elective 6 & 7 Choice of
Pure Physics and Pure Chemistry ORPure Chemistry and Pure Biology
Optional 8thSubject
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Students MAY choose to offer ONE of the following subjects:• Pure Biology OR Pure Physics• Computing • POA• English Literature• Art
This subject combination is tentative, as of 14 Aug 21. The final subject combination will be confirmed on 29 Oct 21.
Subjects Criteria (based on Sec 2 Overall results in 2021)
Triple ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics
Score at least 70% overall in Science AND70% overall in Math
Qualifying Criteria for Triple Science
Qualifying Criteria for Subjects
Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2021)
English Literature Score at least 60% in English Literature
Computing Pass in Mathematics Selection will be based on performance in Mathematics and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).
Higher MTL Score at least 75% in MTL overall (for Sec 2 students not taking HMTL).
Art Score at least 60% in Art
POA Pass in MathematicsSelection will be based on the performance in Maths and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).
Checking of Visualization Skills
Subject Visualization Checks
Art In Observational Drawing
The drawing-based visualization checks will allow the school to assess the students’ level of visualization skill, so as to help them make an informed decision to offer Art at Upper Secondary.
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Activities DatesStreaming Talk for Students 17 AugSec 2 Mock Streaming Exercise (Familiarisation Exercise)
Start: 23 AugEnd: 27 Aug
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 29 OctEnd: 1 Nov
Release of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Results 10 Nov
Appeal of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 10 NovEnd: 11 Nov
Release of Sec 2 Streaming Appeal Results 18 Nov
Important Dates for S2 Streaming
Q&A Session
1. School Leaders & HODs, ECG Counsellors, CCHY2. Mr Mark Lim, Senior Teacher (Physics), NYJC3. Ms Teo Phay Hoon, Deputy Director, NYP
Institutions of Higher Learning
[Degree]
Junior Colleges (2 Years) ORMillennia Institute(3 Years)[GCE ‘A’ Level Certificate]
GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate
Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria
Polytechnic [Diploma]
JC vs Polytechnic
Junior College Polytechnic
L1R5 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26
GCE A-Level Diploma
Academic oriented Industry Oriented
Structured school system Flexible school system
University bound Career or university bound
More information can be found at:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
Post-Secondary Education:Courses and Qualifying Criteria
JAE Course Qualifying Criteria (based on GCE O-Level Exams)
Junior Colleges(2 Years)
L1R5 L1Eng Lang ORHMT Lang
R55 Relevant Subjects
Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)
6 – 20
MillenniaInstitute(3 Years)
L1R4 L1Eng Lang ORHMT Lang
R44 Relevant Subjects
Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)
5 - 20
Polytechnics ELR2B2 ELEng Lang
R22 Relevant SubjectsB22 Best Subjects
Aggregate Score(excludes Bonus Pts)
of 26 or betterAND Meet the minimum course entry requirements
JC Courses –L1R5 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below
L1 First Language English OR Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subjects1 to 3
1. Humanities
2. Mathematics
3. Science
Relevant Subjects4 to 5
Any other 2 best GCE 'O' Level subjects
**If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R5 subjects.
Important to note:1. L1R5 ≤ 20 points is the minimum entry requirement for JC education.
2. Admission to popular JCs and courses usually requires a much lower aggregate score.
3. Students seeking JC admission must meet minimum L1R5 aggregate before bonus points can be used.
4. If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R5 subjects.
Junior College Admission: Entry Requirements
Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges
For further details on computing the aggregate, please refer to Slide 18.
MI Courses –L1R4 Aggregate Score: 20 & Below
L1 First Language English OR Higher Mother Tongue
R4
Relevant Subjects1 to 2
1. Humanities OR Mathematics ORScience
2. Humanities OR Mathematics ORScience
Relevant Subjects3 to 4
Any other 2 best GCE 'O' Level subjects
**If Higher MTL is used as L1, MTL cannot be used as one of the R4 subjects.
Admission Criteria to Millennia Institute
For further details on computing the aggregate, please refer to Slide 21.
Computation of Bonus Points
SN Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points Available
Maximum Bonus Points Allowable
1
For students seeking admission to JC/MI/Polytechnic/ITE, with the following CCA attainments/grades:a. Excellent, A1 – A2b. Good, B3 – C6
2 points1 point
Limited to a maximum of
4 Bonus Pointsfor these 4
types.
Limited to a maximum of
6 Bonus Points.
2For students seeking admission to JC/MI courses:a. HMTL Grade: A1 – C6 ANDb. EL Grade: A1 – C6 2 points
3For students who choose NYJC course(s) as their:a. 1st choice, ORb. 1st and 2nd choices.
2 points
4For students seeking admission to JC/MI courses:a. ML/CL Special Programme Grade: A1 – C6 ORb. Bahasa Indonesia (as 3rd Lang) Grade: A1 – C6
2 points
5For students who had applied for the CLEP, MLEP or TLEP and have been selected for the programme.
2 points
JC Course: Computation of L1R5
L1R5 = 1+1+1+2+1+3 = 9
Subjects Grade L1R5Eng Language A1 L1 (EL or HMT)Humanities (SS + Elective Humanities)
A1 R1 (Humanities)
Mathematics A1 R2 (Mathematics)Chemistry A2 R3 (Science)
MTL A1 R4 (Any other best subject)Physics B3 R5 (Any other best subject)Additional Mathematics B3Geography B3
Polytechnic Admission: Entry Requirements
• ELR2B2 aggregate score not exceeding 26 points
• Meeting minimum course entry requirements • Availability of vacancies
EL English Language
R2 2 Relevant Subjects
2 subjects relevant to the course type:● Social Sciences / Humanities● Business / Management ● Science / Engineering / IT ● Design / Media
B2 2 Best GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects
Social Sciences & Humanities
Business / Management
Science / Engineering / IT
Design/Media
Some courses
PsychologyEarly Childhood EducationCreative Writing for New Media
Accountancy,Business AdminBanking & Financial ServiceLaw & Management
Biomedical ScienceApplied Food Sci & NutritionVeterinary BiosciencePharmaceutical Science Aeronautical Engineering
Digital AnimationInterior DesignGames Design
R1 Art, Humanities,Geography,History,Literature
E Math ORA Math
R2 MathArtHumanitiesGeographyHistoryLiteratureMTLPOA
ArtHumanitiesGeographyHistoryLiteraturePOA
Com ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputingD&T
Com ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputingD&T