Secondary TwoPre-posting Exercise
Subject Briefing
11 March 2016
Outline of Information (2Exp)
1. Post-tertiary education
2. Role of students and parents
3. Subject combinations
Admission Criteria to
Junior Colleges /
Millennia Institute
Admission Criteria to JCs / MI
JCs:Aggregate in L1R5= 20 or below
MI:Aggregate in L1R4= 20 or below
Bonus Points System
Scenario No. of Bonus Points
Pass in EL & HMTL 2 (for JC/MI)
CCA Grade A1 /A2 2 (for JC/Poly/ITE)
CCA Grade B3 to C6 1 (for JC/Poly/ITE)
MAXIMUM of 4 Bonus Points for JC
Computation of L1R5GCE ‘O’ Level L1R5 Aggregate
L1 First Language English/Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 Humanities
Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/Science
Relevant Subject 3Humanities/Mathematics/
Science
Relevant Subject 4Any GCE ‘O’ subjects
(except CCA)
Relevant Subject 5Any GCE ‘O’ subjects
(except CCA)
Computation of L1R5 – example
Subjects Score
English B3
Chinese A2
E-Maths A2
A-Maths A2
Physics B3
Chemistry A1
History/
Social
Studies
A1
Literature B3
Aggregate Score
L1R5 11
L1R5
(with A1 in
CCA)
11 – 2 = 9
‘A’ Level Curriculum
‘A’ Level Curriculum Framework
Different Levels of Study
H1 H2 H3
Equivalent to
half of H2 in
terms of
curriculum
time.
Equivalent to
‘A’ level
subjects prior
to 2006.
With diverse
learning
opportunities
for in-depth
study.
‘A’ Level Subject Combination
1. content-based subjects•3 at H2 level •1 at H1 level
(at least 1 is from contrasting discipline)
2. H1 Mother Tongue Language3. H1 General Paper4. H1 Project Work
POSSIBLE Subject Combinations
EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2
H2 Physics
H2 Chemistry
H2 Math
H1 ECONOMICS
H2 Economics
H2 Geography
H2 MATH
H1 Art
H1 MTL
H1 GP
H1 PW
H1 MTL
H1 GP
H1 PW
POSSIBLE Subject Combinations
EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 4
H2 Economics
H2 Geography
H2 MATH
H1 PHYSICS
H2 Economics
H2 China Studies in English
H2 MATH
H1 Art
H1 MTL
H1 GP
H1 PW
H1 MTL
H1 GP
H1 PW
Name of JC Arts Course Science Course
HWA CHONG
INSTITUTION4 4
VICTORIA JUNIOR
COLLEGE6 5
ANGLO-CHINESE
JUNIOR COLLEGE7 7
NATIONAL JUNIOR
COLLEGE6 5
NANYANG JUNIOR
COLLEGE7 6
TEMASEK JUNIOR
COLLEGE9 9
Junior Colleges Cut-Off Points for 2016
Name of JC Arts Course Science Course
ANDERSON JUNIOR
COLLEGE9 8
MERIDIAN JUNIOR
COLLEGE10 10
CATHOLIC JUNIOR
COLLEGE10 10
ST. ANDREW'S JUNIOR
COLLEGE9 9
SERANGOON JUNIOR
COLLEGE11 11
TAMPINESS JUNIOR
COLLEGE13 13
Junior Colleges Cut-Off Points for 2016
Junior Colleges Cut-Off Points for 2016
Name of JC Arts Course Science Course
JURONG JUNIOR
COLLEGE15 15
PIONEER JUNIOR
COLLEGE13 12
YISHUN JUNIOR
COLLEGE17 16
INNOVA JUNIOR
COLLEGE20 20
Admission Criteria to
Polytechnics
Admission to Polytechnics with
‘O’ Level Certificate
Aggregate in EL R2 B2 @ ‘O’ Level
• 1st Relevant Sub: Math
(except Course Group A)
• 2nd Relevant Sub: depends on course
applied for
Course
Group
Hum / Media
Courses
(ELR2B2 – A)
Business-Related
Courses
(ELR2B2 – B)
Sci & Tech
Courses
(ELR2B2 – C)
Design
Courses
(ELR2B2 – D)
EL EL
R2 1st Comb Hum
Geo / His / Lit
Art
Math
A Math
2nd Math / A Math
Comb Hum
Geo / His / Lit
Art / D&T / F&N
Art
Combined Hum
Geo / His
Lit
Phy
Chem
Bio
D&T / F&N
Sci
Phy
Chem
Bio
Art / D&T / F&N
Sci
B2 Best 2 other subjects (excluding CCA)
Admission to Polytechnics with
‘O’ Level Certificate
Progression to Polytechnic [4 Exp]
Name of Polytechnic Percentage of students who
are posted in 2016
Singapore Polytechnic 40.2%
Ngee Ann Polytechnic 35.4%
Nanyang Polytechnic 14.6%
Republic Polytechnic 7.3%
Temasek Polytechnic 2.4%
Ngee Ann Poly: Cut-Off Points (2016)
Applied Sciences: Biomedical Science, Molecular Biotechnology, Pharmacy
Science
8 - 9
Built Environment: Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, Real Estate
Business, Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering
13 – 16
Business & Management: International Business 6
Business & Management: Tourism & Resort Management, Banking & Financial
Services, Business Studies, Accountancy
10 – 11
Engineering: Aerospace Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace
Electronics
13 – 15
Health Sciences: Optometry 13
Humanities: Psychology Studies, Child Psychology & Early Education 8 – 16
Information & Digital Technologies: Information Security & Forensics,
Multimedia & Animation, Information Technology
10 – 15
Maritime Studies: Marine & Offshore Technology 16
Media & Design: Mass Communication, Animation & 3D Arts, Advertising &
Public Relations
10 – 13
Advanced Elective Modules
AEMs are offered as a means of enriching
curriculum with more applied learning options
Not full-fledged subjects
30 hours or 40 hours
On-going assessment and project work
focused on practical application of knowledge
AEMs for 3Exp (2016)AEM Date No. of students
Perfumery and cosmetic science
(SP)6 June to 9 June 2016 20
Aerospace Fundamentals with
Flight Simulation (SP)6 June, 8 to 10 June 2016 20
Nanomaterials and
Applications (NYP)13 June to 16 June 2016 20
Discovering the Science of Flight
(NP)13 June to 16 June 20
Applied Electricity: Powering Up the
World (NP)13 June to 16 June 20
Microbiology (NP) 13 June to 16 June 2016 20
2017 Sec 3 Posting
Schedule for Sec 3 Posting (Tentative)
Activity Time frame
Briefing for Sec 2 students/ Parents T1W10
Pre-Posting Exercise T3W1
Release of Pre-Posting Results T3W4
Briefing for Sec 2 students T3W9
Posting Exercise T4W7
Release of Posting Results T4W9
Appeal Period T4W10
Release of Appeal Results 25 Nov (Tentative)
1. Merit against criteria for selected
subjects
(Weighting: SA1 - 30%, SA2 – 50%,
CA1 & CA2 – 20%)
2. Student’s Options
3. Recommendations from teachers
Posting Criteria & Procedures
Pre-Posting Exercise
Conducted at the start of Term 3
Provides students an opportunity to be
familiar with using the Online Submission
System
Helps the school to narrow the course
options to be offered after considering
the needs of the students for the Posting
Exercise in October
Pre-Posting Exercise
A briefing will be conducted before the pre-
posting exercise to share with students
information on the elective subjects (syllabus
and exam format).
The briefing slides will be accessible via
student login on the AsknLearn Portal
accounts so that parents can help their
children make informed decisions.
Proposed Subject Combinations
1) subject to changes due to
availability of resources
2) minimum class size of 40,
except D&T : 20.
Sec 3 Exp Common Subjects
1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue Language
3. Elementary Mathematics
4. Combined Humanities*
(SS/Geo or SS/His)
*May not get the exact combination
for triple science (SS/Geo or SS/Hist)
Recommended Subject Combination
8-subject combination offered to
stretch the potential of Kranjians:
2 (L+M+S+H)
i.e.
2 Languages, 2 Maths ,
2 Sciences, 2 Humanities
Sec 3 Exp 8-Subject Combinations
Triple Pure Sci + A Math
OR
Double Pure Sci + A Math + D&T
OR
Double Pure Sci + A Math + Pure Hum
Chem & PhyHist/Geo/Eng Lit
Sec 3 Exp 7-Subject Combinations
Double Pure Sci
OR
Sci (P/C) + Pure Hum + A Math /POA
OR
Sci (P/C) + D&T + A Math / POA
Chem & Phy
OR
Chem & Bio (less engineering
options in university)
Geo /Eng Lit/His
For more information…
The ‘O’ Level Syllabus is accessible at:
http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/
nationalExaminations/GOL/
School_Candidates/2017_GCE_O.asp
E-careers portal
To offer full support for
your child’s studies, do
explore MOE’s Education
& Career Guidance
(ECG) Portal together
using your child’s
AsknLearn Portal account
@ https://ecareers.sg
Character & Life Skills
Positive attitude with good habits.
Develop skills through enriching
experiences
Be independent and self-motivated.
Desired Outcomes of Education
Role of students:
Managing stress well
Accept stress
Start planned revision
early
Seek advice from
family and
teachers
Set realistic
and challenging
targets
Learn from mistakes
and improve
Believe.
Revise, Clarify, Practise
Role of Parents: Strengthening
Partnership with School through
feedback loop
Believe in your child
Encourage your child
Treasure learning process
Empathise with your child
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Upcoming Key School Events
Parents are invited to join us for Sports Day and Yew Tee Mid Autumn
Festival Celebration.
24 Mar Sports Day @ITE College West
29 Mar Sec 2 Camp
8 Apr Achievement Day
27 Apr Mid-year Examination
12 May Marking day
13 May E learning day
8 Aug National Day cum Leaders’ Day celebrations
15 Aug Common Test 2
3 Sep (Tentative) Yew Tee Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
28 Sep End-of-year Examination
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Should students/parents have any areas of
concern, please feel free to contact the
respective Class Mentors via email. Their email
addresses are listed in the Student Handbook.
Assistant Year Head (2 EXP) (Covering)
Mr Go Jun Hong
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