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SEC 2 STREAMING TALK

Please sit next to your parents. SEC 2 STREAMING TALK. 12 March 2010. Introduction of staff. Introduction of staff. S2 Level Coordinators : Mr Daniel Lin & Mdm Ng Kang Leng. OUTLINE. Rationale of streaming Different Pathways Promotion criteria to S5N Admission criteria for JC/Poly/ITE

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SEC 2 STREAMING TALK

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  1. Please sit next to your parents SEC 2 STREAMING TALK 12 March 2010

  2. Introduction of staff

  3. Introduction of staff S2 Level Coordinators : Mr Daniel Lin & Mdm Ng Kang Leng

  4. OUTLINE • Rationale of streaming • Different Pathways • Promotion criteria to S5N • Admission criteria for JC/Poly/ITE • Criteria for Streaming • Subject combinations • Factors to consider when making choices

  5. RATIONALE Streaming provides opportunities • for educational advancement according to • Abilities (pacing) • Aptitudes & • Interests • to maximise potential of students • for alignment of strengths and interests

  6. Different Pathways Universities Institute of Technical Education (Higher Nitec) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL EXAMINATION/ Other Qualifications Polytechnics Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute GCE ‘O’ LEVEL EXAMINATION Secondary 5 NA GCE `N’ level Exam Express Course (Sec 1 – 4) Normal (Academic) Course (Sec 1-4) 普通学术

  7. Criteria for Promotion to Sec 5N With effect 2009: • EL+ MA+ B3 ≤ 19 ELMAB3 refers to the aggregate score of English Language, Mathematics and best 3 subjects at the ‘N’ level examinations. • all subjects used in the computation of the ELMAB3 aggregate must be graded at least an ‘N’ level grade 5. Subjects graded ‘U’ will not be considered in the computation of ELMA3 aggregate.

  8. Admission to Higher NITEC courses at ITE Additional pathway for S4N(A) students who satisfy • EL + Math + Best 3, = 19 points or less for EL (Min Grade 4 in EL & Maths) • Can choose to enrol in a new curriculum track: • direct entry to Higher Nitec courses at ITE. • eg Higher Nitec courses in: • Engineering • Infocomm Technology • Applied & Health Sciences & • Business

  9. Eligibility for JC / Poly

  10. CCA points • Leadership • eg Prefects, Monitors, Team captains, Conductors of perf grps,Members of Uniformed Groups, Office-Bearers of Clubs and Societies • Enrichment (Enterprise; Citizenship; Personal & Social Lifeskills) • 2 modules (min 6hrs per module) from each of the 3 domains • Achievement • Representation (Inter-school comp / SYF /Regional or Intern’l competitn) • Attainment (Non-competitive nature, NYAA, Sports Leaders Award, Senior Camp Leaders Award) • Accomplishment (Awards received thro representation) • Participation • 75% attendance /Intra-school activities /School performance / SYF Opening Ceremony / NDP • Service • Community service / Minimum 24 hours (1)/ >100 hours (5)

  11. Junior College Curriculum

  12. Junior College Curriculum Compulsory (3 Subjects) • General Paper (H1) • Project Work (H1) • Mother Tongue (H1) (Students who score D7 or better at ‘O’ level HMT may choose not to offer H1 MT at JC) Elective Subject Combination (4 subjects) • 3 H2s + 1 H1 • Must include 1 contrasting subject (H1 or H2)

  13. Junior College Curriculum • MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics • HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS • Art • Chinese/Malay/Tamil • Language and Literature • Economics • English Literature • Geography • History • Music

  14. Junior College Curriculum Subject Prerequisites

  15. JC Curriculum – Examples of subject combination Science Stream Requirement for ‘O’ level subject Pass in A Math, Pass in Biology & Chemistry or Distinction in Sci (Bio/Chem) Requirement for ‘O’ level subject Pass in A Math, Pass in Physics & Chemistry or Distinction in Sci (Phy/Chem)

  16. JC Curriculum – Sample subject combination Art Stream Art/Science Stream Requirement for ‘O’ level subject Pass in E Math Pass in Combine Humanities Good Command of English Requirement for ‘O’ level subject Pass in A Math & Comb Humanities Pass in Chemistry or Distinction in Sci (P/C) or Sci(B/C) Good Command in English

  17. POLYTECHNICS

  18. POLYTECHNICS

  19. Examples:Last Year’s Cut Off Point

  20. 56%, up 4% 7% 30%

  21. Criteria for Sec 2 Streaming • Pupils are ranked based on: • overall % of all subjects • double “weight” for English, Maths, Science • Pupils are emplaced according to merit and choice (subject to vacancy) • To do Additional Mathematics : - Sec 2 E-Maths >=70% • To do Pure Sciences : • Sec 2 Science >= 80% (to do 3 pure science) • Sec 2 Science > = 75% (to do 2 pure science)

  22. Sec 3/4 Normal (A) Courses

  23. More Options for S3 NA Pupils: • Pupils who have done well at Sec 2NA and deem able to cope with higher academic demands by the school can opt to do some subjects (max of 4 subjects) at O level standards: - Mathematics - English Language - Mother Tongue - Combined Humanities • This arrangement will be withdrawn from pupils who are not coping with the higher demands at the end of Sec 3NA.

  24. S4 EXPRESS COURSES Students can take HMT or Music as the 9th or 8th subject

  25. Student doing 8 Subjects who did well JC (Need 6 subjects) L1(Eng) : 2 R1(Hum): 1 R2(Math): 1 R3 : 1 R4 : 1 R5 : 2 =========== L1R5 : 8 =========== 2 “spare” subjects 3 “spare” subjects Poly (Need 5 subjects) L1(Eng) : 2 R1(Math): 1 R2(Phy) : 1 B1(L2) : 1 B2 : 1 =========== L1R2B2 : 6 ===========

  26. Student who 7subjects & did well JC (Need 6 subjects) L1(Eng) : 2 R1(Hum): 2 R2(Math): 2 R3 : 1 R4 : 2 R5 : 2 =========== L1R5 : 11 =========== 0 “spare” subject 1 “spare” subject Poly (Need 5 subjects) L1(Eng) : 2 R1(Math): 2 R2(Sc) : 1 B1(AM) : 2 B2 : 2 =========== L1R2B2 : 9 ===========

  27. Student who 7subjects but focus on 6 subjects JC (Need 6 subjects) L1(Eng) : 3 R1(Hum): 2 R2(Math): 4 R3 : 2 R4 : 3 R5 : 3 =========== L1R5 : 17 =========== 0 “spare” subject 1 “spare” subject Poly (Need 5 subjects) L1(Eng) : 3 R1(Math): 4 R2(Sc) : 2 B1(Hum) : 2 B2 : 3 =========== L1R2B2 : 14 ===========

  28. Student doing 8 Subjects who did not do well JC (Need 6 subjects) L1(Eng) : 6 R1(Hum): 8 R2(Math): 3 R3 : 6 R4 : 7 R5 : 7 =========== L1R5 : 37 =========== 2 “spare” subjects F9 D7 3 “spare” subjects Poly (Need 5 subjects) L1(Eng) : 6 R1(Math): 3 R2(Phy) : 7 B1(L2) : 6 B2 : 7 =========== L1R2B2 : 30 =========== E8

  29. Every student can strategise & do well !

  30. HOW TO DECIDE? • Your child’s interests • Your child’s strengths • Grades • Writing skills • Types of learner • Key Factors: • Goal Setting • Self-Management • Study Skill

  31. How can parents help • Take time to explore with your child • www.moe.edu.sg • www.ite.edu.sg • www.sp.edu.sg; www.np.edu.sg • http://schools.moe.edu.sg/pjc/; www.acjc.edu.sg; • Set a goal with your child

  32. How can parents help • Motivate them to study - Give positive encouragement. - Praise for their effort - Promise reasonable and appropriate rewards for good results - Show that you’ve to work hard to support the family and their education • Attention to their needs and problems - Take care of their physical health. - Do not place excessive high expectation resulting in mental stress - Do not let them get distracted or into unnecessary Boy-Girl relationship - Ensure they do not mix with wrong friends who are not interested in studies

  33. How can parents help • Supervise their studies at home - Ensure they’ve a revision time-table & follow it closely - Ensure they set target & work towards it - Monitor revision progress by checking on test dates, test marks, completion of assignment - Leave your contact with the FTs and STs so that teachers can give immediate feedback to you whenever needed - They don’t waste time at home in leisure activities such as computer games or watching too much television • Support them in their studies - Get help from relatives or friends - Provide conducive environment at home for their study (study table, proper lighting) - Minimise household chores or duties for them - Get them to come to school and do not let them skip school just because they are late.

  34. Success Factors for Students • Attitude • Believe in yourself • Conscientious, Consistent • Dreams, Aspirations & Hopes • Expectations – realistic & challenging • First thing first • Goal setting • Humility • “I” & my future… A journey that starts now Open mind; open communication

  35. Question & Answer

  36. 2009 Performance Better than 2008

  37. 2009 Performance Better than 2008

  38. 2009 Top 4 Express Students 8 Distinctions • Toh Yong Sheng – 8As, 7 Distinctions • Goh Su Ning Candy – 7As, 2Bs • Herman Wee Ding Xian – 7As, 2Bs • Lau Ye Wei - 7As, 2Bs • Valerie She Yi Ling - 7As, 2Bs

  39. 6 Distinctions (11 students) • Isabel Liew Yan Ling - 6As, 1B • Lee Wen Hong - 6As, 3Bs • Sit Shi Ying - 6As, 3Bs • Tan Wan Qian - 6As, 3Bs • Tan Xin Ying - 6As, 3Bs • Teo Sok Hui - 6As, 3Bs • Wee Yiting - 6As, 3Bs • Chong Jia Yi - 6As, 2Bs • Koh Jing Yong - 6As, 2Bs • Ng Yong Kang Douglas - 6As, 1B, 1C • Ng Shang Wei - 6As, 1B

  40. 2009 Top 4 Express Students 5 Distinctions (15 students) • Ang Shu Hui - 5As, 3Bs, 1C • Charmaine Wong - 5As, 3Cs • Francesca Carmen - 5As, 4Bs • Joel Teo Teck Kwang - 5As, 2Bs • Ng Zi Ngoh - 5As, 1B, 1C • Tan Ying Zhi - 5As, 3Bs • Tracy Tan Sin Yee - 5As, 1B, 1C • Yip Feng Kai - 5As, 4Bs

  41. 2009 Top 4 Express Students 5 Distinctions (15 students) • Crystal Cheng Mei Qi - 5As, 2Bs • Ervin Tan Wen Bin - 5As, 2Bs, 1C • Matthew Chan Zhenda - 5As, 2Bs • Pam Zhen Xiang - 5As, 2Bs • Teo Wan Ting Mavis - 5As, 2Bs • Melissa Lee - 5As, 1B • Liu Xi Venice - 5As, 2Bs

  42. Top 5 Normal Student • Ng Hui Luan – 5As, 1B, 1C Congratulations to all our top students!

  43. Where am I ? Attitude (Behaviours) Want to Learn Don’t want to Learn Scorer Slacker High Aptitude (Abilities) Survivor Squatter Low

  44. Where am I ? Attitude (Behaviours) Want to Learn Don’t want to Learn • Do more challenging questions • Spend more time on weaker subjects • Practice top-schs’ papers • Tutor your peers • I can, I want, I will ! • You know “U Can”, Let’s do it! • Imagine your future & work towards it! • Take motivation workshop seriously • Ask your parents to withdraw your privilege Scorer Slacker High Aptitude (Abilities) Survivor Squatter Low • Make appointment with teachers • More practice on assessment books • Improve study methods • Do self test & check • Change your thinking, Change your life • Take motivation workshop seriously • Dialogue with your Parents/Tchrs • Be Receptive to disciplinary measures

  45. Mental Stress – Root Cause • Get real about what is actually happening • Stop worrying about the “What ifs’” • Manage Expectation – keep it realistic Expectation Stress Reality False Expectations Appearing Real “I have found that using these three steps offers a powerful antidote to much of the daily stress people encounter. When you use these methods, you'll lighten your load, focus your energy on the task at hand, and breathe easier for a more productive day overall”Paul Lavoie

  46. Youth Olympic Torch Relay11 August 2010

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