sec 3 express ptm. admission to polytechnic l1r2b2 selection into courses at polytechnic is based on...
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Sec 3 Express PTM
Admission to Polytechnic
Selection into courses at Polytechnic is based on an aggregate score of L1R2B2L1R2B2
• L1 : EL
• R2B2 : 2 Relevant subjects & Best 2 others
• R2 : depends on course offered by Poly (so your child/ward must know which courses she is interested in)
Sec 3 PTM
Polytechnics with Entry Scores Lower than Last Year’s (ZB, Feb, 2013)
• Report noted that polytechnic courses were in demand by O-level graduates with outstanding results, and that the number of courses with an entry score of 10 points or below had increased to 18 from 14 last year, including Applied Science courses… Report noted that the entry score of NP’s Diploma in International Business remained at 6 points. Other courses with consistent entry scores of below 10 points were mainly Business, Biological Sciences and Psychology.
Nanyang Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 31)
Accountancy & Finance 13
Mass Media Management 15
Business Management 16
Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Biomedical Engineering 19
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 39)
International Business 6
Banking & Financial Services 9
Tourism & Resort Management 10
Mass Communication 10
Film, Sound & Video 11
Child Psychology & Early Education
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Mechanical Engineering 21
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Republic Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 49)
Hotel & Hospitality Management 18
Civil Aviation 19
Sonic Arts 19
Biotechnology 20
Integrated Events Management 20
Game Design 22
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Singapore Polytechnic2012 JAE COP (pg 55)
International Business 7
Biomedical Science 8
Banking & Finance
Creative Writing for television & New Media
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Applied Drama & Psychology 12
Nutrition, Health & Wellness 13
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Temasek Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 64)
Psychology Studies 9
Biomedical Science 11
Law & Management 13
Early Childhood Studies 13
Digital Forensics 13
Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Culinary & Catering Management 16
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Admission to Junior CollegeAdmission to Junior College
• Aggregate of EL & 5 Relevant Subjects (L1R5L1R5) must not be more than 20 pts
• L1R5 for top 5 JCs less than 10 pts
• CCA grade is not included in computation
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Cut-off points for JCs in 2012
JC Arts Science
Catholic JC 10 10
Temasek JC 7 6
Anderson JC 10 8
St Andrew’s JC 9 9
Meridian JC 9 9
Tampines JC 13 14
Serangoon JC 13 13
Innova JC 20 20
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Samples of Actual Result Slips
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Wom
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What’s the Reality? W
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• Sec 3 & 4: 2-year course to prepare for the GCE “O” Level Examination
• At Sec 3:- 60-70% of syllabus are completed- Foundation skills/content for O Level
• Rigour starts @ Sec 3 (Syllabus is completed by end April at Sec 4)• Good study habits must be established @
Sec 3• Strive to achieve targets set (Sec 3 is not a honeymoon year)
Additional Math
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• Very demanding – understanding of concepts is critical
• Rigorous practice is needed to apply formulae
• Persevere and ask for clarifications• Be focused
Pure SciencesW
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• Rigorous and demanding• Applications of concepts and
contextualised questions• Linkages of different concepts across
topics in one question• Exposure through regular practice• Pure Biology – language-biased• Use assessment scores at Sec 3 to
gauge coping mechanism
School’s Role
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• Maximize time for learning during curriculum
• Takes firm stand on discipline• Provide support to help students learn
well e.g. ORP, study area/night study
Home Support
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Parents-Provide a conducive home environment for learning-Monitor your child’s academic progress -Encourage and motivate them
Students: The DOs and DON’TsW
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• Attend school unless you have a Medical Certificate
• Be punctual for lessons• Pay attention in class• Bring your textbooks and materials• Ask questions to clarify doubts• File notes and worksheets consistently• Complete homework that is assigned
for the day
Students: The DOs and DON’TsW
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• Start Revision early• Believe you can do it – Think Positive• Seek help from teachers• Learn from your mistakes in
tests/exams• Go home after school/CCA/remedial• Practise delayed gratification• Be resilient!
Students: The DOs and DON’Ts
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• Don’t procrastinate
• Don’t do last minute work
• Don’t be negatively influenced by others
• Don’t give up
• Don’t give excuses
(Remember: Mind Over Matter)
Fast Forward Jan 2015
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You are receiving your GCE “O” Level results!
What kind of results do you want to receive?
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What is your choice?
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