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SEC 2 STREAMING &

2017 SEC 3E SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

11 MARCH 2016

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OBJECTIVES

To reconnect with Sec 2 parents

To inform about the Sec 2 streaming

process and criteria

To share about Sec 3E subject

combinations

SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS

Students’ OVERALL results will be used as

a basis for allocation (consistent work

matters)

CA1=15%, SA1=25%, CA2=15%, SA2= 45%

Option exercise 20-26 Oct

Results will be made known online and

posted outside the school general office

mid November

Appeals based on results

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How Your Child Can Prepare Well

Regular Attendance

Good Attitude towards Class Work &

Homework

Consistent performance

Know interests and strengths well

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SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS:

Key consideration

PURE

SCIENCES

PURE

HUMANITIES

APPLIED

SUBJECTS

Catering to wide range of interests, abilities and

post-secondary options

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~

KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS

Interests and abilities of the students

Post-secondary options available at JC,

MI, polytechnics, ITE

Manpower resources of the school

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SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT

COMBINATIONS ~ What should you and your child consider?

Subject Competence

i.e.Academic performance & strengths

Subject interest

(Passion & career)

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PURE SCIENCES COMBINATION

(8 subjects)

Standard subjects: EL, MTL, Combined Humanities

(Geography elective / History elective)

Triple Pure Sciences (Chemistry+Physics+Biology)

Double Math (E Math+Add Math)

Students will be ranked on

- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)

- Qualifying minimum criteria

= 75 percentile based on overall score

= Math and Science scores

PURE SCIENCES COMBINATION

(7 subjects)

Standard subjects: EL, MTL, Combined Humanities

(Geography elective / History elective)

Double Pure Sciences

(Chemistry+Physics OR Chemistry+Biology)

Double Math (E Math+Add Math)

Students will be ranked on

- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)

- Qualifying minimum criteria

= Math and Science scores

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PURE HUMANITIES COMBINATION Standard subjects: EL, MTL, E Maths, Combined

Humanities (Geography elective / #History

elective), Combined Science

Electives:

o #Pure Geography/Literature in EL

o Principles of Accounts/Add Math (only for selected

students)

Students will be ranked on:

- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)

- Qualifying minimum criteria = scores of relevant

elective subjects

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1. MOE Humanities Programme @ ACJC,

ACSI, HCI, NJC, RI, TJC, VJC

2. Drama Elective Programme @ VJC, ACJC

3. English Language Elective Programme @

ACJC, CJC, RI

OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE THE

HUMANITIES AT JC

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1. Child Psychology & Early Childhood

2. Early Childhood Education

3. Chinese Studies

4. Psychology Studies

5. Applied Drama & Psychology

6. Creative Writing for Television & New Media

7. Early Childhood Studies

8. Gerontological Management Studies

9. Social Sciences (Health Sciences)

10. Mass Communications (Media & Design)

OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE HUMANITIES

COURSES IN POLYTECHNICS

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Myths about Career Opportunities

for Humanities students

Video

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APPLIED SUBJECTS COMBINATION Standard subjects: EL, MTL, E Maths, Combined

Humanities (Geography elect. / History elect.)

Electives:

o Combined Science (Chem+Phy OR Chem+Bio)

o Principles of Accounts/Add Math (only for selected

students)

o Art/Music/Design & Technology

Students will be ranked on:

- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)

- Qualifying minimum criteria = scores of relevant

elective subjects

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Enhanced Music Programme (w.e.f 2016)

Two-year programme culminating in GCE ‘O’

level Music

VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS

Art Elective Programme @ HCI, NYJC, NJC

Diplomas in the Arts @ NAFA, LASALLE College of

Arts, NIE, NP, RP, SP

Music Elective Programme / A Level Music @

ACJC, TJC, EJC, RI, DHS, NJC

Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art,

D&T, Music coursework very useful for Project

work in JC, MI

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1. Accountancy

2. Animation & 3D Arts

3. Arts Business Management

4. Apparel Design & Merchandising

5. Digital Animation

6. Digital Media Design

7. Digital Visual Effects

8. Interior Design

9. Music & Audio Technology

10. Product & Industrial Design

11. Visual Communication and Media Design

OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE POLY COURSES

WITH APPLIED SUBJECTS

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Myth #1: Add Math is a requirement for entry to

JC

► Depends on whether your child intends to

pursue Science courses in JC

► Most importantly, secure a good L1R5 to qualify

for JC

► L1R5

L1: EL or Higher MTL

R1: Math or Science

R2: Humanities

R3: Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science

R4: Any relevant O level subject

R5: Any relevant O level subject

MYTHS ABOUT ADDITIONAL MATH

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Polytechnic Courses that do not require Add Math:

1. Aerospace 2. Biomedical

3. Mechanical Engineering

4. Civil engineering with Business

5. Social Sciences (Health Sciences)

6. Child Psychology & Early Childhood

7. Early Childhood Education

8. Chinese Studies

9. Psychology Studies

10. Applied Drama & Psychology

11. Creative Writing for Television & New Media

12. Early Childhood Studies

13. Gerontological Management Studies

14. Mass Communications

MYTHS ABOUT ADDITIONAL MATH Myth #2: Polytechnic courses require Add Math

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Principles of Accounts –

an alternative to Add Math

Basic module in some Year 1 polytechnic

courses

Deepen thinking skills e.g. problem-solving

Application to real-life (financial literacy)

Tentative

Correct as of 11 Mar 16

An Overview

2017 Subject Combinations

A B C D [7/8 subj]

EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Sc(PC^/BC)

EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Chem

EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H#) Sc(PC,BC)

EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Chem

POA / AM D&T^/Art/Music

AM Bio / Phy

POA / AM Geo# / Lit E

AM Phy Bio (8th subj)

All D&T^ students with Sc(PC^)

Criteria for Taking O-Level Music: As 7th Subject in lieu of an elective

HOW YOU AS PARENTS CAN HELP

Talk to your child often to find out subjects

he/she is interested and does well in

Respect that your child may not be inclined

towards certain subjects and allow him/her to

pursue what he/she is interested or strong in

Give encouragement

Explore options with your child

Keep an open mind

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GCE O-Level Exam

Junior College /

Millennia Institute

GCE A-Level

Exam

University

Polytechnic

Consider which post-secondary pathway your

child could be interested in and suited for…

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11 Mar Talk on Streaming for Parents

26 May (TBC) Subject Talks for Students

19 Oct Briefing on Option Form for students

20-26 Oct Submit Option Form

9 Nov Posting of Results on School

Website and Notice Board in

School

10 Nov Deadline for Appeal

15 Nov Outcome of Appeal

Important Dates Updated as of 11 Mar 2016

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