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Sec 2 N(T) Streaming Talk
13 April 2018
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE (2NT)
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WELCOME
STREAMING TALK
ELECTIVE SHARING ON D&T
ELECTIVE SHARING ON ART
ELECTIVE SHARING ON EBS
Q & A
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Communications with Parents
• Beta Version will be rolled out to ALL schools in October 2018
• Features include Getting updates on school programmes and
events, including photographs, etc Parents signing up for school events Giving consent for learning journeys Updating travel declaration Making payments
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How to sign up?
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses
ITE EAEConducted before N(T)-Level
examinations, students submit up to 3 course choices
N(T)-Level
Joint Intake ExerciseConducted after N(T)-Level
results are released, students submit up to 12 course choices
Current Landscape
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses
ITE EAEConducted before N(T)-Level
examinations, students submit up to 3 course choices
N(T)-Level
Current Landscape
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• Before taking the N-level examinations,your child would be able to apply for upto 3 courses which s/he may like to enrolinto.
• Take into consideration your child’sinterest level and ability for the course(s)
• If the student have received a conditionaloffer through ITE EAE, s/he must stillmeet the minimum entry requirements(MERs) for his/her N-level results for thecourse in order to confirm a place.
Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses
N(T)-Level
Joint Intake ExerciseConducted after N(T)-Level
results are released, students submit up to 12 course choices
Current Landscape
• To be done after the N-levelresults have been released
• No prior reservation of a spot for the student in any course
• A student would hand in a list of Top 12 choices which s/he would like to be enrolled in, based on the results s/he has received.
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses
ITE EAEConducted
before N(A)-Level
examinations, students submit up to 3 course
choices
N(A)-Level
Joint Intake Exercise
Conducted afterN(A)-Level results
are released, students submit up to 12 course
choices
PFP Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level examinations,
students submit up to 5 course
choices
DPP Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level results are released,
students submit up to 12 course
choices
Current Landscape
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students
DPP courses
N(A)-Level
DPP Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level results are released,
students submit up to 12 course
choices
Current Landscape
• To qualify: EMB3 19 points or better(to do well for English & Maths + related subjects)
• The Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)prepares Sec 4 N(A) students for progression into selected poly diploma courses via a two-year Higher Nitec course at the ITE
• Guaranteed a place in one of the poly diploma courses that are mapped to their Higher Nitec course, if students complete their Higher Nitec courses and attain the required minimum qualifying Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA) scores
• Available courses:i) Applied Sciences – Chemical Technologyii) Engineeringiii) Info-Comm Technologyiv) Business & services
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students
PFP courses
N(A)-Level
PFP Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level examinations,
students submit up to 5 course
choices
Current Landscape
• To qualify: EMB3 19 points or better• The Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP):
A one-year programme that offers a practice-orientedcurriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to betterprepare polytechnic-bound N(A) students for entryinto the relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses.
Students need to pass all the modules to enrol intothe Poly course officially the following year.
More than 80% of Polytechnic Diploma courses will beoffered
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Streaming YearStreaming at the end of Secondary 2 is an important crossroad.
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ParentsClass Mentors
Subject TeachersIP HODs
Year HeadsPupil Development
Team
Knowing the Child
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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MY CHILD MAKES AN OPTION?
• Factors to consider when making an option
• The subjects that are offered• Streaming Process
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Before Making Decisions …
• Child’s strengths, interests, aspirations and post-secondary options
• Results at Secondary 1 and 2
Subject combination must equip your child with the passion, self-confidence and the belief
to progress to more advanced levels after OPSS.
There must be positive outcomes – student engagement and achievement.
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Sec 3 Subjects offered (Normal Technical)
EnglishMother TongueMathematicsScienceComputer ApplicationsArtDesign and TechElements of Business Skills
Choose 1
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SEC 3 Subject combinations 2018The 6-subject CombinationsSubjects
1. English 6. Elective Subject
Art
OR
Design & Technology
OR
Elements of Business Skills
2. Mother Tongue
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Computer Applications
Allocation of subjectsThe allocation of subjects is based on the following:• Students’ choice(s)• Students’ overall academic performance at Secondary 2• Teachers’ inputs and recommendations• Available resources
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Streaming Process
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1 Streaming talk for parents 13 April2 Online interest survey for students Mid-July
3 Streaming briefing for students Mid-October
4 Online submission of choices End of October
5 Processing of choices End of October
6 Release of streaming results Early November
7 Appeals Mid-November
8 Release of appeal results End of November
9 Release of Sec 3 class lists End of December
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To ensure your child gets into his/her choice subject combination
Consistent hard work
Choose wisely (in consultation with parents)
CA1 15%
SA1 25%
CA2 15%
SA2 45%
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Sharing on Elective Subjects
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Elective Sharing on
D&T
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Design & Technology
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What is Design & Technology?
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Develop ‘Design’ related dispositions. Empathy, sensitivity, embrace complexities.
Foster positive values Confidence, tenacity, pride
Cultivate the following: Creative, critical and reflective thinking Decision making skills
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Aims:
Section A: Knowledge with understanding. Understand, apply design process. Project Management
Section B: Design Thinking Skills. Generate ideas Research, analyse info for decision making.
Section C: Design Manipulating skills. Sketch, build mock-ups to explore ideas. Prototype design solution.
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Subject Content:
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
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‘NT’ Assessment:
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Paper Assessment Mode Duration Weighting
1 Written Paper 1 hr 30%
2 Design Project 20 wks 70%
Regular & consistent work
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Demands of D&T:
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Time Management skills.
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Possible Progression:
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
ITE – EL R2 B2 Engineering related courses
(Electrical, electronics, Civil, Marine, mechanical, mechatronics, etc.)
Engineering with Business, Security systems integration, Facility Management, Space Design Technology.
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Elective Sharing on
ART
Art as “NT” Level Subject
Upper Secondary Art
Overview of NT Upper Sec ArtWhat do you learn?
What is being measured (assessed)?
How much is expected?
Where can “NT” Level Art lead to?
What do you get to learn?Painting (Watercolour / oil / acrylic /
digital)Papercut / BatikIntermediate to Advanced illustration
skills, to be applied in: Fashion / Costume illustration Narrative illustration
Content
NT level Illustrations
Content
What will be provided to help you learn?
Resources
Equipment DSLR Camera, computer, illustration
sensor tabletsMaterials 72-Colour pencils, pastels, charcoal Watercolour, acrylic, oil paint Illustration markers Art, Design, Illustration Books
Example: 72 colour pencils
Resources
How Much Is Expected?
Assessment
6 periods per week + remedialPaper 1: Portfolio (60%) Done over 6 months CONSISTENT effort (no last minute)
Paper 2: Art Task (40%) Question / Theme given ten weeks
before exam 3-hour paper
Consistencyand Commitment
Coursework
Where can “NT” level Art lead to?
Assessment
ITE (Nitec or Higher Nitec) Design-based courses
Poly Design-based courses
Fine Art Institutions Fine Arts, Design-based courses
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Elective Sharing on
EBS
EBS
Singapore population (as of Oct 2016):5.7 million people(http://www.worldometers.info)
EVERY YEAR (ON AVERAGE)
15 million tourists
Spend 20+ billion dollars
Topics in EBS
EBS LESSONS
Basic Marketing
and
Customer Relations
EBS LESSONSThe syllabus enables students to develop:• basic understanding of business activities in the
travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries; • basic marketing concepts and customer relations
skills;• basic employability skills for work in the travel and
tourism, hospitality and retail industries;
EBS LESSONS
The syllabus seeks to develop in students:• analytical and evaluative skills, and the ability
to make judgments; and • self and relationship management, social
awareness and responsible decision making.
EBS GCE ‘N’ Level Examination Format
Paper 1 Written 60% 1h 30 mins
Paper 2 Coursework 40% 20 hrs over 3 mths
(Coursework is research focused and done in the computer room during curriculum time)
ITE offers a wide range of courses related to the service industry. (Retail, Tourism, F&B and etc)
BEYOND EBS
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Thank You very much for joining us for the Sec 2 Streaming Talk
for Parents!
Have a great evening~
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