parents/guardians of secondary 2e students

PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SECONDARY 2E STUDENTS

E-Streaming Talk for:

24 August 2020, 5.30pm

Overview

Multiple Pathways for O-Levels Students

Sec 2 Express Streaming Information

Other Useful Information & FAQs

Important Dates & Q&A

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Concurrent Q&A

• You can scan this QR code which is linked to aSlido app for you to key in your question.

• This QR code can be found at the top righthand corner of every slide in this presentation.

• Responses to the questions will be compiledand released through Parents Gatewayplatform by end of this week.

• Commonly asked questions will be answered atthe last segment of this presentation.

Multiple Pathways for O-Level Students

Secondary 2 Streaming

• We believe in providing an education that caters to thedifferent learning abilities of all our students so that wecan better prepare them for their post-secondary lifejourney.

• The streaming exercise aims to allow every student torealise his/ her potential, based on his/ her interests andstrengths.

• Students in the Express Stream will have an option to take7 or 8 subjects (depending on their academic ability),based on the combinations offered by the school*.

*Combinations offered were based on the findings gathered from a students’ survey conducted in June 2020.

Compulsory Subjects

Subjects Instructions CriteriaEnglish LanguageElementary MathematicsMother Tongue Language

Standard subjects no need to choose

Not Applicable

Combined Humanities

Social Studies + Geography Elective Choose 1

Geography: Pass

Social Studies +History Elective History: Pass

Science

Pure Chemistry

Choose 1

English > B3 Maths > B3 Science > B3

Combined Science (Chemistry, Biology) Not ApplicableCombined Science(Physics, Chemistry)

Elective Subjects

Subjects Instructions Criteria

Pure Science

Pure Physics

Can be offered with Combined Science (Chemistry, Biology)or Pure Chemistry

Optional Subjects

Math > A2 English > B3 Science > B3

Pure Biology

Can be offered with Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry)

English > A2Math > B3Science > B3

Pure Physics & Pure Biology

Can be offered with Pure Chemistry

English > A2Math > A2Science > B3

Elective SubjectsSubjects Instructions Criteria

Pure Humanities/ Additional Mathematics

Pure Geography

Choose 1

Geography > B3History > B3 & Overall % > B3 (if it is the 8th subject)

Pure Literature English > B3Literature > B3

Additional Mathematics Math > B3

Craft & Technology (C&T)/ Principles of Accounts (POA)

Design & Technology (D&T) or Nutrition & Food Science (NFS)

Optional Subjects

D&T/ FCE : passD&T/ FCE > B3 & Overall % > B3 (if it is the 8th subject)

Principles of Accounts

Math: passMath > B3 & Overall % > B3 (if it is the 8th subject)

Higher Chinese Language (HCL) Higher Chinese Optional Subject CL > A2 & MT Teacher

recommendation

Science Combination Options

Options: 1 Science 2 Sciences 3 SciencesCombination Options

• Combined Science • Combined Science + Pure Science

or • 2 Pure Sciences

• 3 Pure Sciences

Option Suits Who? • Students with average interest and aptitude for Science

• Students who are keen to pursue non-science related course in Poly

• Students with strong interest and aptitude for relevant Sciences offered in the combination.

• Students who are keen to pursue H2 Science at A-Level

• Students with very strong interest and aptitude for all 3 Sciences. (i.e. Science has to be their strength.)

• Students who are keen to pursue H2 Science at A-Level

Useful Information: JC Entry Requirement

L1R5 ComputationL1 English or Higher ChineseR1 HumanitiesR2 Maths/ Science R3 Humanities/ Maths/ ScienceR4 Any other subjectR5 Any other subject

1. Grades for HCL and CL cannot be used together in L1R5computation.

2. To read H2 Science in JC, student must have either apass in the relevant Pure Science subject or aDistinction (Grades 1-2) in the relevant CombinedScience Subject.

Useful Information: MI Entry Requirement

• Grades for HCL and CL cannot be used together in L1R4computation.

L1R4 ComputationL1 English or Higher ChineseR1 Humanities/ Maths/ ScienceR2 Humanities/ Maths/ ScienceR3 Any other subjectR4 Any other subject

Useful Information: Poly Entry Requirement

ELR2B2 Computation

Aggregate Type ELR2B2-A ELR2B2-B ELR2B2-C ELR2B2-D

EL English

R2 Group 1 • Group 1 subjects

• Mathematics• Additional Mathematics

Group 2 • Group 2 subjects

• Group 2 subjects




ELR2B2 : For Polytechnic CoursesAggregate Type ELR2B2-A ELR2B2-B ELR2B2-C ELR2B2-D

EL English

R2

1st Group of Relevant Subjects

Art / Art & Design / Media Studies

Business Studies / Commerce / Economics / Intro to Enterprise Development

Combined Humanities / Geography / History / Literature / Music

Elementary Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects

Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

Art / Art & Design / Media Studies / Design Studies / Creative 3D Animation / Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition

Business Studies / Commerce / Economics / Intro to Enterprise Development / Principles of Accounts


Chinese / Malay / Tamil




Combined Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Biotechnology / Fundamentals of Electronics

Computer Studies / Creative 3D Animation / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Food & Nutrition

Art / Art & Design / Design Studies Media Studies



B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA


ELR2B2 : For Polytechnic Courses

Aggregate Type ELR2B2-A ELR2B2-B ELR2B2-C ELR2B2-DEL English

R2

1st Group of Relevant Subjects


Business Studies / Commerce / Economics / Intro to Enterprise Development


2nd Group of Relevant Subjects

Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

Art / Art & Design / Media Studies / Design Studies / Creative 3D Animation / Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition



Chinese / Malay / Tamil


Business Studies / Commerce / Economics / Intro to Enterprise Development / / Principles of Accounts




Art / Art & Design / Design Studies Media Studies



B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

C HumanitiesP GeographyP Literature

E MathsA MathsD&TF&NPOAC HumanitiesP GeographyP LiteratureMother Tongue

POAC HumanitiesP GeographyP Literature

C ScienceP BiologyP ChemistryP PhysicsD&TF&N

D&T F&NC ScienceP BiologyP ChemistryP Physics

Elementary Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

MOE JOINT ADMISSION EXERCISE

• JAE is a centralised posting exercise conducted annually byMOE for holders of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Levelcertificate to apply for admission to courses offered byJunior Colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnicsand the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

• You will be able to find out more information about thedifferent post-secondary courses on the JAE website at:

www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/jae.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/jae

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ 1: Subject Criteria

My child’s results does not meet the criteria for aparticular subject which he/she intends to take. Willthe school consider lowering the subject offeringcriteria?

The setting of qualifying criteria is to safeguard the well-being of our students so that they do not have to strugglewith any subject(s) which they may find difficulty coping.However, the school does look at the cohort’s overallperformance to conduct timely review on whether there is aneed to adjust any subject offering criteria.

FAQ 2: Triple Science

a) Do I need to do Triple Science in JC to qualify for Medicine?

• No, you need a GOOD PASS in H2 Chemistry + a PASS in either H2Physics or H2 Biology.

• There is no longer a Triple Science Combination in JC. There is alsono H2 Physics + H2 Biology combination, as H2 Chemistry is thecompulsory Science subject for students offering two H2 Sciences.

b) Do I need to do Triple Science in Sec School to qualify forMedicine?

• No, you only need to qualify for two H2 Sciences in JC (Chemistry +Physics or Biology)

• To qualify for that, you need a PASS in 2 Pure Sciences or a PASS in1 Pure Science + a Distinction in 1 Combined Science

FAQ 3: Use of Humanities Subject for Computation of L1R5 for JC Admission

Is it compulsory to include Humanities in the computation ofL1R5, and if so, which Humanities subject should beincluded?

• Yes, it is MOE’s policy that at least one Humanities subjectshould be included in the L1R5 computation.

• If your child is doing only Combined Humanities, thenCombined Humanities will be included.

• If your child is doing Pure Literature or Pure Geography inaddition to Combined Humanities, he/she will have a choiceto include either one or both Humanities subjects.

FAQ 4: Relevance of Humanities Subjects for Poly Admission

How important are the Humanities subjects foradmission to Polytechnics?

If your child is applying for admission to courses incommerce and business, mass media andcommunications, and psychology, a good grade inHumanities will put him/her in good stead as thesecourses will require him/her to read widely and tohave good analytical and writing skills.

FAQ 5: Additional Mathematics

a) Is Additional Mathematics very important for admission toJCs and Polytechnics?• It is a requirement for H2 Mathematics in JC but some JCs

may consider allowing students with only GCE ‘O’ levelElementary Mathematics to study H2 Math in JC if thestudents qualify for the Science Stream.

• For polys, either Elementary Maths and Additional Maths canbe used for ELR2B2 group 1 R2 subjects.

b) Can my child take Additional Mathematics as a privatecandidate concurrently if he did not meet the pre-requisite?• No. School candidates are not allowed to sign up other

subjects as a private candidate in the same nationalexamination.

An Overview of Secondary 3 Subject Combination to be offered in 2021

EnglishE MathsMTL/HCL

4 Options(Pure &/or Combined)

Social Studies +

Geography Elective

or History Elective

A Maths P. Geography P. Literature

NFSD&TPOA

P. Geography

HCL

ELECTIVES SUBJECTS

Standard Subjects

Science Combined Humanities

A Maths orP Humanities

C&T or POA or P. Geog

Higher MTL

An Overview of Subject Combinations offered across the Secondary 3 classes in 2021

P ChemistryP PhysicsP Biology

P ChemistryP Physics

Science (Chem/Phy)

P Biology

Science (Chem/Bio)

P Physics

Sec 3 Truth

Sec 3 Charity

Sec 3 Compassion

Sec 3 Integrity

D&TNFS

P GeoP LitAMPOA

D&TNFS

P GeoP LitAMPOA

D&TNFS

P GeoP LitAMPOA

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Choosing the Right Subject Combination

• Based on interests, strengthsand aspiration

• Ability to cope with thesubjects’ demand

• Fulfil entry requirement forthe post-secondary course ofchoice

https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/gce-o-level/o-level-syllabuses-examined-for-school-candidates-2021

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Important Dates 19 Oct 2020 , Mon • Administrative Briefing for Students

• Issue of Streaming Option Form21 Oct 2020, Wed • Deadline for Submission of Option Forms &

Report Books to Form Teachers30 Oct 2020, Fri • Release of Streaming Results

• Appeal Forms available from School’s General Office

2 Nov 2020, Mon • Deadline for Submission of Appeal Form6 Nov 2020, Fri • Release of Appeal Results at 10 am

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