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2019 Secondary 2 Normal Academic
Streaming Talk for Parents
23 August 2019, Friday
OVERVIEW
The Future Economy
Sec 4 NA Progression Pathways
Sec 2 NA Streaming Preference Survey
2020 Sec 3 NA Subject Combinations
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The Future Economy
Fong Kok Wah (Mr)Education and Career Guidance (ECG) CounsellorCertified Career Practitioner (Singapore)
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Drivers of Change of
4th Industrial Revolution
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Big data
analytics
Cloud
technology
Source: World Economic Forum
Artificial
intelligence
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THE FUTURE ECONOMY
‘Technology’ skills
• Data Analysts and Scientists
• Software and Applications
Developers
• Ecommerce and Social Media
Specialists
• AI and Machine Learning
Specialists,
• Information Security Analysts
• Blockchain Specialists.
‘Human' skills
• Customer Service Workers
• Sales and Marketing Professionals
• Training and Development
• People and Culture
• Organisational Development
Specialists
• Innovation Managers
Emerging in-demand roles
Source: WEF The Future of Jobs Report 2018
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Data showed that about one-fifth of Singapore’s full-time equivalent
workforce (20.6 per cent) will have their jobs displaced by 2028.
Source: Today, published 16 September, 2018
However, wholesale and retail is also poised to see the greatest job
creation in Singapore in the same period (100,000 jobs). Manufacturing
will come second (70,000 jobs), followed by finance and insurance
(60,000 jobs).
The wholesale and retail sector is set to face the highest levels of
displacement in Singapore by 2028 (80,000 jobs), followed by
manufacturing (55,000) and transport (50,000).
Study by Cisco and Oxford Economics on the impact of AI on
workers in six ASEAN economies, 2018
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Top 10 Job
Vacancies (2018)
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Source: Ministry of Manpower
Professional
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Source: Ministry of Manpower
Associate Professionals & Technicians
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
What do we need to thrive
in tomorrow’s world?
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Lifeskills needed to thrive in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Source: World Economic Forum
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
What is the best job in
pursue?
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Factors determining job location decision
Industry Primary Factor
Automotive, Aerospace, Supply Chain & Transport Talent availability
Aviation, Travel & Tourism Talent availability
Chemistry, Advanced Materials & Biotechnology Talent availability
Consumer Labour cost
Energy Utilities & Technologies Talent availability
Financial Services & Investors Talent availability
Global Health & Healthcare Talent availability
Information & Communication Technologies Talent availability
Infrastructure Labour cost
Mining & Metals Labour cost
Oil & Gas Talent availability
Professional Services Labour cost
Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2018, World Economic Forum
THE FUTURE ECONOMY
Factors determining job location decision, SingaporeIndustry Primary Factor
Automotive, Aerospace, Supply Chain & Transport Talent availability
Aviation, Travel & Tourism Talent availability
Chemistry, Advanced Materials & Biotechnology Talent availability
Consumer Labour cost
Energy Utilities & Technologies Production cost
Financial Services & Investors Talent availability
Global Health & Healthcare Talent availability
Information & Communication Technologies Talent availability
Infrastructure
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas Talent availability
Professional Services Talent availability
Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2018, World Economic Forum
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Myskillsfuture Portal
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html
Source: www.myskillsfuture.sg
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Profiling Tools
Source: www.myskillsfuture.sg
• Career Interests
• Skills Confidence
• Work Values
• Learning Styles
Fong Kok Wah (Mr)Education and Career Guidance (ECG) CounsellorCertified Career Practitioner (Singapore)
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Summary
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html
Source: www.myskillsfuture.sg
Secondary 4 Normal Academic Progression Pathways
Lindy Ong (Mdm)Head of Department, Mathematics & Head, Academic Programme Committee
The Singapore Education Journey
Sec 4 Normal Academic Progression Pathways
PROGRESSION
PATHWAYS
ELMAB3 less than or equal to 12:
1 year Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (PFP)
ELMAB3 less than or equal 19:
2 year Higher Niteccourse at ITE which
leads to the Polytechnic (DPP)
ELMAB3 less than or equal to 19:
Progress to Sec 5 to take the O-Level
ELMAB3 more than 19:
Nitec (ITE)
Choosing the Right Subject Combination
• Based on interests, strengthsand aspiration
• Ability to cope with thesubjects’ demand
• Fulfil entry requirement forthe post-secondary course ofchoice
Interests
AspirationStrengths
https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/gce-n(a)-level/n(a)-level-syllabuses-examined-for-school-candidates-2020
Sec 2 NA Streaming Preference Survey
Lindy Ong (Mdm)Head of Department, Mathematics & Head, Academic Programme Committee
Sec 2NA Streaming Preference Survey
• The school conducted a survey with ourSecondary 2 Normal Academic students inearly Term 3.
• 73 out of the 76 students responded.
Survey Results (Science)
SUBJECTS PERCENTAGE
Science (Chemistry,
Biology)
35.62%
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
36.99%
Science (Physics, Biology)
Will not be offered
27.4%
Science (Chemistry,
Biology)36%
Science (Physics,
Chemistry)37%
Science (Physics,
Biology) (New)27%
SCIENCE
Science (Chemistry, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Science (Physics, Biology) (New)
Survey Results (Humanities)
SUBJECTS PERCENTAGE
Social Studies + Geography Elective
78.08%
Social Studies + History Elective
21.92%Social
Studies + Geography
Elective78%
Social Studies + History Elective
22%
HUMANITIES
Social Studies + Geography Elective Social Studies + History Elective
Survey Results (Craft & Technology)
SUBJECTS PERCENTAGE
Art 19.18%
Design & Technology
52.05%
Food & Nutrition 28.77%
Art19%
Design & Technology
52%
Food & Nutrition
29%
C&T
Art Design & Technology Food & Nutrition
Survey Results (POA or Additional Mathematics)
SUBJECTS PERCENTAGE
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS
50.68%
ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
49.32% PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTS51%
ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
49%
POA OR ADD MATH
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
Survey Results (Preferred No. of Subjects to Study in Sec 3 2020)
Total number of Subjects
Percentage
6 subjects 83.56%
7 subjects 16.44%
6 Subjects84%
7 Subjects16%
Number of Subjects
6 7
Survey Results (Preferred Elective as 6th/7th Subject)
Electives Percentage
Group 1 (C&T) 63%
Group 2 (POA or Add Math)
37%
Group 4 (C&T)63%
Group 5 (POA or Add Math)
37%
PREFERENCE OF ELECTIVES
Group 4 (C&T) Group 5 (POA or Add Math)
No. of Subjects to be Offered for Sec 3NA 2020
While majority of the students had indicated thatthey prefer to take only 6 subjects, the school willcontinue to offer 7 subjects in 2020 for the followingreasons:
1) Past N-Level results showed that our studentscan cope well with 7 subjects.
2) Offering 7 subjects will allow our students tohave wider post-secondary education options.
2020 Sec 3 Normal Academic Subject Combinations
Lindy Ong (Mdm)Head of Department, Mathematics & Head, Academic Programme Committee
2020 Sec 3NA Subject Combinations
Subject Compulsory Instructions Criteria
1st English Language StandardSubject. No need to choose
NA
2nd Mother Tongue
3rd Elementary Mathematics
4th Science (Physics & Chemistry) or Science (Biology & Chemistry)
Choose 1 Science (Biology & Chemistry) : pass in Science
5th Combined Humanities (Social Studies with Elective Geography) or (Social Studies with Elective History)
Choose 1 ElectiveGeography:Pass in Geography
Elective History:Pass in History
Subject Elective Instructions Criteria
6thor
7th
Art / Design &Technology / Food & Nutrition Choose 1 Art: pass in ArtD&T: pass in D&TF&N: pass in FCE
Principles of Accounts/ Additional Mathematics Choose 1 For Add Math: Math ≥ 75%
2020 Sec 3NA Subject Combinations
Subject Qualifying Criteria
Express MathematicsOverall Mathematics ≥ 75%
Overall ≥ 60 %Express Combined Science
(Physics/Chemistry)Overall Science ≥ 75%
Overall ≥ 60 %
Express Mother TongueOverall Mother Tongue ≥ 75%
Overall ≥ 60 %
Express EnglishOverall English ≥ 75%
Overall ≥ 60 %
Out-of-Stream Subject Offering(Subject Based Banding)
• Capped at a maximum of 3 subjects, students will beeligible to take out-of-stream Express subjects if they meetthe following criteria:
Important Dates
21 Oct 2019, Mon • Administrative Briefing for Students
• Issue of Streaming Option Form
24 Oct 2019, Thu • Deadline for Submission of Option Forms &
Report Books to Form Teachers
1 Nov 2019, Fri • Release of Streaming Results
• Appeal Forms available from School’s
General Office
4 Nov 2019, Mon • Deadline for Submission of Appeal Form
8 Nov 2019, Fri • Release of Appeal Results at 10 am
If you have any queries, please feel free toemail us:
1. Mdm Lindy Ong:[email protected]
Or
2. Mr Tan Kok Chong:[email protected]
“It takes a village to raise a child.”Working Together to Support your Child
THANK YOU!Have a lovely weekend ahead!