sec 2 normal technical subject allocation briefing 25 march 2015
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Sec 2 Normal TechnicalSubject Allocation Briefing25 March 2015
Today’s ProgrammeIntroduction of school leaders, 2NT Year Head &
Character Coaches
Information on ‘N’ Level Requirements
Subject Combinations for Sec 3 (2016)
Subject Talks
Important Dates
Q & A Session
PURPOSE
To allocate a broad-based subject combination that matches the child’s ability and passion so as to enable
him/her to optimise his/her performance at ‘N’ levels and to progress to a course of choice in
Polytechnic / ITE
NT :To qualify for ITE (Nitech)
HS is offering 4 main subject combinations in 2016 for Normal Technical (NT) Stream (tentative)
SUBJECTS COMBINATION CODE
SUITABLE FOR
D&T EBS
DT-EBS Students who like design and business
D&TScience
DT-SCI Students with strong interest in design and wants to pursue science related courses in ITE
Art EBS
Art-EBS Students with keen interest in art design and business
ArtScience
Art-SCI Students with a keen eye for design and wants to pursue science related courses in ITE
‘N’ Level Requirements - Normal Technical Stream : Minimum number of 5 Subjects
Students will be graded A, B, C, D or Ungraded according to their performance in each subject
NITEC courses in ITE require a minimum of 2 N-Level Passes
Students getting only 2 N-Level Passes will need to attend an Extended Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP) in ITE
Some ITE courses require a pass in EL, Maths and/or Science
PLEASE NOTE
NT students interested in studying 4N(A) can do so if they get an A in both English and Mathematics and at least a B in one other subject in N-Level.
Grading System For 4NA & 4NTfor Entry to NITEC COURSES
N-Level Subject (NT Course)
A 1 POINT
B 2 POINTS
C 3 POINTS
D 4 POINTS
U 5 POINTS
Calculation of the Aggregate of BEST 4 GCE ‘N’ Level Subjects
The combined points for the student’s BEST 4 Subjects will be the aggregate score for that student shown in the table.
However there are also subject(s) that the student is required to pass in addition to fulfilling the aggregate score) where applicable.
Aggregate points for Nitec courses is calculated based on the best 4 GCE 'N' Level subjects.
https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/Jan%202014%20Admission%20Booklet.pdf
2016 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR 3NT (TENTATIVE)
Sec 3 Normal Technical SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION FORM
Assessment Modes & Weighting
Promotion Criteria
LEVEL SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 TOTALCA 1 SA1 CA2 SA2
2NT 20% 20% 25% 35% 100%
LEVEL Criteria
2NT Passed 2 Subjects, including EL or Maths
What does EMB2 really means to you ?
SEC 4NT(N-Level) Grading System
Grade Marks
A 75-100
B 70-74
C 60-69
D 50-59
U (Ungraded) 49 & below
Work towards
SUBJECT COMBINATION ALLOCATION PROCESS
• Only need to indicate the order of choice (1-4) and not subject codes when opting for subject combinations for NT students
• The school will look at every student’s performance and indicate on the subject combination form, the subject combination that he/she is most suited for.
• With your parents, you are strongly encouraged to take school’s recommendation into consideration when making your selection.
SUBJECT COMBINATION ALLOCATION PROCESS
In the final allocation of subject combination, the school will take into consideration :
• Your child’s preference• Your ability and strengths• School’s resources• Critical number to start a class
Important Dates to NoteS/N ACTIVITY DAY
01 Parents Talk 25 Mar 2015
02 HS Promotion DayWith subject-combination recommendation
16 Oct (tentative)
03 Issuing out of option forms with recommended subject combinations by CCsTalk to respective groups by IP HODs
19, 20 Oct (tentative)
04 Deadline for submission of option forms to CCs 26 Oct (tentative)
05 Posting of Results on noticeboard outside General Office
2 Nov (tentative)
Thank You
HS Academic Progression Team