3 e focus group briefing 2016
Transcript of 3 e focus group briefing 2016
Focus Group Briefing
Focus Group Briefing:
Attaining BalanceSecondary 3 Express4 January 2016
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Every Student a Thinking and Gracious Citizen School Vision
To develop the potential of every child and to nurture him into an individual with a sense of self-worth and integrity, capable of coping with life's challenges and responsible in meeting the needs of the community. School Mission
PerseveranceRespectIntegrityDedication to the School and NationExcellence
Core Values
A sound mind in a sound body
Academic Excellence
Character ExcellenceAttaining Balance
It is tried and testedIt works with every batch of students, all subjects, all levels and all stages of your lifeIt is so easy, it sounds impossible NOT to doThe Simple Secret to Success
Hard work + Discipline = SuccessThe Simple Secret to Success
Adopt good time management techniquesPrioritisingBe focusedExercise self-disciplineHow?
Preparing for GCE O-Level Exam2-year syllabus beginning from Sec 3.
Begin with the end in mind
Target-setting and strategic planning
Academic Excellence
Post Secondary Education Landscape
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Pathways for Express Students
Polytechnic (3 years)ITE Higher Nitec (2 years) / Nitec (2 years) Alternative Institutionseg. NAFA/ LaSalle(3 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute (3 years) Universities (3 or 4 years)WorkplaceITE Nitec (2 years)GCE O-Level Exam 4 years Express Course
Overview of Pathways Normal (Academic)
GCE N-Level Exam4 years N(A) Course2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec 10 weeksPrep ProgrammePathways for Normal (Academic) StudentsGCE O-Level Exam 1 year Sec 5Polytechnic (3 years)2 years ITE Nitec2 years ITE Higher Nitec NAFA/ LaSalle(3 years)
Polytechnic (3 years)1 year Foundation ProgrammePolytechnic (2 years)Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute (3 years)
L1First Language English/Higher Mother TongueRelevant Subject 1Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Malay/Chinese (Special Programme)/ Bahasa Indonesia*
Relevant Subject 2Mathematics/ ScienceRelevant Subject 3Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Mathematics/Science/Malay/Chinese (Special Programme)/ Bahasa Indonesia*Relevant Subject 4Any GCE 'O' Level subjects(except Religious Knowledge and CCA)Relevant Subject 5Any GCE 'O' Level subjects(except Religious Knowledge and CCA)
Based on L1R5 : 20 points
Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges
Admission Criteria for Millennia Institute (MI)L1First Language English or Higher Mother TongueRelevant Subject 1Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Mathematics/ Science/Malay/Chinese (Special Programme)/ Bahasa Indonesia*Relevant Subject 2Humanities/ Higher Art/ Higher Music/ Mathematics/ Science/Malay/Chinese (Special Programme)/ Bahasa Indonesia*Relevant Subject 3Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA(except Religious Knowledge)Relevant Subject 4Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA(except Religious Knowledge)
Based on L1R4 : 20 points
Admission Criteria for PolytechnicsCourse GroupDesign Courses(ELR2B2-ABusiness -Related Courses (ELR2B2-B)Science-Based Courses (ELR2B2-S)Technology Courses (ELR2B2-T)ELEnglishIst Group of Relevant SubjectsElementary Mathematics or Additonal Mathematics2nd Group of Relevant subjectsArt/DesignComputer StudiesD/TAll SciencesArt/ Art and DesignMusicHumanities SubjectsPOAComputer StudiesF&NAll SciencesComputer StudiesD/TF & NAll SciencesB2Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Based on ELR2B2 : For Polytechnic Courses
Importance of CCAs
Character Development3As Attendance, Attitude, AchievementBonus points for JC admission
Co-curricular Activities
Development time management skills is a journey, but needs practice and guidance along the way.Time Management
Blocks of study time and breaksDedicated study spacesWeekly reviewsPrioritize your assignmentsAchieve stage one--get something done!
Strategies on using time
Dont Waste TIME!Postpone unnecessary activities until the work is done!
Identify resources to help you
Use your free time wisely
Review notes and readings just before class
Review lesson notes just after class
Review feedback on assignments to see how to improve. If in doubt, approach your teachers for clarifications
Create a simple "To Do" listDaily/weekly plannerLong term planner monthly planner
Effective aids
Urban Legend 1I will do well if I want to. . .Really? Have you tried? Do you really want to try only on that final exam?
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