Briefing for 2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations - 25 May 2018 - Serangoon Secondary School
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Briefing for
2019 Sec 3
Subject Combinations
25 May 2018
Sharing by ECG Counsellor
2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations
Considerations for subject combinations • Interest • Ability • Post secondary options
Secondary 3 Express Subjects
Combi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
No. of
Subjects
1 English
2 Mother Tongue
3 Elementary Mathematics
4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/ Geography/Literature)
5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics) Pure Chemistry
6 Principles of Pure History* Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics
Accounts
7 Art D&T Art D&T Computing Art D&T Computing Pure Pure Pure
Physics Bio Physics
8 Pure
Bio
* Students who are offered Pure History, will be taking Social Studies with Geography/Literature for Combined Humanities
Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of resources.
Criteria Subject Criteria Additional Mathematics Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70 Double Pure Sciences + Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70 + Sec 2’s Overall Additional Mathematics Science Mark > 70 Triple Pure Sciences + Additional Sec 2’s Overall Mark > 70 + Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mathematics Mark > 75 + Sec 2’s Overall Science Mark > 75
Secondary 3 Normal (Academic) Subjects
Combination 1 2 3 4 5
No. of
Subjects
1 English
2 Mother Tongue
3 Elementary Mathematics
4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/Geography/Literature)
5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics)
6 Principles of Accounts Art D&T F&N
7 Add Maths
Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of resources.Criteria Subject Criteria Additional Mathematics Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 70 Principles of Accounts Sec 2’s Overall Maths Mark > 55
Secondary 3 Normal (Technical) Subjects
Combination 1 2 3 4
No. of
Subjects
1 English
2 Basic Mother Tongue
3 Mathematics
4 Science
5 CPA
6 Mobile Robotics Art* D&T* Food Studies*
Elective
*Pending confirmation of the subject offered, due to the availability of resources
Note:Notes: • Students are allocated to a course based on merit according to their academic results, choices, availability of resources and class size. • Students who are offered 7 subjects (for NA course) or 8 subjects (for Express course) will be dismissed at a later timing. • The minimum number of subjects for ‘O’ level registration is 6. • The minimum number of subjects for ‘N’ level registration is 5. • For more information on the courses in JCs, Polytechnics and ITEs, please refer to: https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default- source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-information- booklet.pdf
Timeline • 25-27 April: Sharing with the Sec 2 cohort on the subject allocation exercise. • 25 May: Sharing with the Sec 2 cohort parents on subject allocation exercise. • 25 October: Briefing to the Sec 2 cohort on the administrative details for Sec 3 Subject Allocation Exercise. • 26 October: Submission of choices via AsknLearn Portal
Education and Career Guidance (ECG)
Secondary 2 Subjects Awareness Briefing for Parents/Guardians:
Your Child’s Education and Career Pathways
By ECG Counsellor, Ms Lum
16Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor ~ Ms Lum/ Mr Christopher Tan Once a week, every Wednesday ECG Room (Library) By appointment or walk-in Individually or small groups of 2-3 Or email ecgcounselling2016@gmail.com
Your Child’s Journey
• Your child may have some career options in mind
• Or may gradually discover what he/she would like for a
future career
• Either way, encouraging him/her to find out more about
the work and its environment will be helpful
Post-Tertiary
Further education or
the world of work
Secondary 4 / 5
Secondary 2 Adulthood
Choice of JC / CI,
Selection of Career Aspiration
Polytechnic or ITE
Subject CombinationQuestions Your Child May Have …
“Which subject combination should I take?”
“Which educational pathway should I choose?”
“What do I really like about this subject?”
“Do I know my career aspiration yet?”
“What are the subjects required
to get to my aspiration?”
“I don’t know what I want to be yet,
but I know I love Literature. How now?”
“Do I enjoy the languages, Sciences,
Humanities or Mathematics?”The three ECG questions to guide your child
(2)
Where am
I going? (3)
(1)
How do I
Who am I?
get there?1) Help Your Childthem
Support Explore “Who
as they Amtheir
discover I?” values, interests,
personality and skills (VIPS).
• Which subject does he/she
enjoys? Mathematics
• What are his/her hobbies? Dancing
Mother Tongue
• What are his/her strengths? Love animals
• What is important to Sciences
him/her?
• What the courses and
occupations out there?“What are your child’s strengths?”
22Choosing Subjects
Choose Choose
subjects you subjects that
enjoy and are support what you
good at: want to do after
sec school:
Chances of doing well
are better when you Many careers or
enjoy the subjects. qualifications have
special requirements.2) Help Your Child Explore “Where Am I Going?”
• There are many educational pathways, courses and career
options. Which are the are the ones that are aligned with your
child’s values, interests, personality and skills?
• Take time to help your child explore and make informed
decisions.
Which occupation Which course/stream
should I choose? should I choose
• Engineering?
• Aquarist ?
• Business?
• Illustrator ?
• Science/Art
• Nurse?
• Physiotherapist?Find out
which
tertiary
course best
suits your
Discover specific
which kind career choice
of career Determine the
you can most relevant
excel in subjects you
should take in
secondary
school3) Help Your Child Explore “How Do I Get
There?”
JAE
JIE
DSA
EAEThings• to consider…
What subject combinations are available and their
corresponding subject requirements in each JC or the
centralised institute?
• What are the minimum entry requirements for the
various courses available in JC, Poly, ITE, etc.?
• Which admission is more suited for your child?
• Are there practical constraints your child may face?
E.g. colour appreciation deficiency?
• What steps can your child take to work towards
his/her career goal?Explore the ECG portal together with
your child
www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondarywww.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary
Education Pathways for ‘O’ Level Students
30Educational Pathways after N-Levels
31Secondary 3 Express Subjects
Combi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
No. of
Subjects
1 English
2 Mother Tongue
3 Elementary Mathematics
4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History/ Geography/ Literature)
5 Combined Science (Chemistry + Bio/ Physics) Pure Chemistry
6 POA Pure History* Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics
7 Art D&T Art D&T Computing Art D&T Computing Pure Pure Pure
Physics Bio Physics
8 Pure
Bio
* Students who are offered Pure History, will be taking Social Studies+ Geography/Literature for Combined Humanities
Note: Please note that the above subject combinations are subjected to changes, in view of the availability of
resources.Subject in relation to Future Pathways
Pure Sciences POA Computing Lit/Geog/History *Art/ D& T
Design &
Health science Business IT Humanities
Media
Applied Built
Humanities Business Business
sciences environment
Design &
Media & Media & media
Engineering IT
Design design
Note that these are NOT pre requisite subjects of the courses, merely areas which
students COULD consider further developing should they have interest in them already.
332019 Sec 3NA Subjects offered
• 1. English
Compulsory • 2. MT
• 3. E Maths
• 4. Science (Chemistry + Biology)
Choose 1 • 4. Science (Chemistry + Physics)
• 5. Social Studies + Geography
Choose 1 • 5. Social Studies + History
• 6. Art (course work)
• 6. D & T (course work)
Choose 1 • 6. POA
• 6. Food & Nutrition (course work)
7. A Maths (offered to students scoring ≥ 70)
34Subject in relation to Future Pathways
A
D&T Art Maths/POA F&N
Media &
Design Business Business
Design
Built Health
Humanities Engineering science
Environment
Media & Applied
Engineering
Design Sciences
Note that these are NOT pre requisite subjects of the courses, merely areas which students
COULD consider further developing should they have interest in them already.
35Considerations –
JC or Poly for my child?
36JC Poly
70% in local uni 20 % in local uni
2 years 3 years
Grade Point Average (GPA)
3H2 + 1 H1 + GP + PW 80% - A > 4.0
More ‘fixed’ ‘flexible’
75–79% - B+ > 3.5
70% - A 70-74% - B > 3.0
60 – 69 % - B 65-69% - C+ > 2.5
55 – 59 % assignments
-C More Project
based
50 – 54 % - D Term 1 – straight As – 4.0
Term 2 – D - 1.0
Broad range of GPA Course
= 4 +1 /2 = 2.5
academic subj, specification,
theoretical building industry
concepts relevant skills
Prepares for
Prepares for uni
workforce
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/jc-v-poly-the-pros-and-consUniversity Entry Subject Requirements (NUS)
38Polytechnics
Courses focus on the development of
industry-relevant competencies Singapore Polytechnic
Curriculum is practice-oriented and allow Ngee Ann Polytechnic
the building of a strong theoretical
foundation and enable direct application Temasek Polytechnic
of knowledge and skills to real work
Nanyang Polytechnic
Students graduate with a
Republic Polytechnic
Diplomaminimum of 5 subjects
Poly Course Considerations
4041
Beyond Poly & JC
Early Admissions Exercise(EAE)
This means that if selected, the O levels student has to
score… ELR2B2Encourage Your Child To Be
Proactive
Understand education pathways and options
Understand subject requirements – exams, topics
Encourage them to interact with seniors and
teachers teaching or taking the new subject to find
out more
Visit open houses to find out about courses
45Remind Your Child
Not to choose a subject combination because
• It sounds prestigious
• What’s the good of doing a subject if your child dreads it
daily?
• Many perceive it will lead to good pay
• What might pay well today might not when you graduate in
the future.
• Money is not everything; satisfaction comes from purpose
and passion.
• Of a friend/teacher/parent/guardian
• Unless your child enjoys the subject too!
46In school, participate in…
Group projects
CCA
ViA
Enrichment modules
Overseas Trips
School Events
Take up duties
Learning Journeys
CompetitionsCCA Relevance Teamwor
Event
Planning
Time
managemen
k t
•e.g. NCC
•Discipline, leadership, planning
Uniformed •Working under pressure
Groups
Leadershi
p Confidenc
•e.g. Soccer
e
•Perseverance, teamwork, skills
Sports •Strategic planning
Coaching &
Guiding Competition
•e.g. Band
juniors s & VIA
•Learning to play an instrument – musical knowledge
Performing •Practise - teaching & learning
Arts
•e.g. IT/ AVA club Early Admission Exercise (EAE) to Poly or ITE
•Backstage management, photography skills, game programming
•Problem solving
&
Clubs Direct School Admission (JC)Useful Resources Website URL Relevant for MySkillsFuture for Secondary School myskillsfuture.sg/secondary All streams Schoolbag Website Schoolbag.sg All streams The Next Step Forward (e-book) www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward All streams What’s Next (After ‘N’ / ‘O’ / ‘A’ Level) www.moe.gov.sg/whats-next All streams ECG Parent Guide www.moe.gov.sg/ECG-parent-guide All streams Post-Secondary Education Options www.moe.gov.sg/post-sec All streams Post-Secondary School Brochure www.moe.gov.sg/post-sec-brochure All streams Early Admissions Exercise - ITE www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/ite-eae All streams Early Admissions Exercise – Polytechnics www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/eae 4 Express & 5NA Direct School Admission – Junior Colleges www.moe.gov.sg/DSA-JC 4 Express & 5NA Joint Admissions Exercise www.moe.gov.sg/JAE 4 Express & 5NA Direct Entry to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des 4NA Polytechnic Foundation Programme pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html 4NA
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