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Welcome to Evergreen Secondary School

Secondary 4N(A) Parent-Teacher Meeting 5 April 2019

Programme

6.30 pm Welcome & Updates for Parents 6.45 pm National Examination Matters7.00 pm Post-Secondary Education Options 7.20 pm Q & A Session

Event Objectives

1. Share important academic & examination information with parents so that parents can support their children’s learning.

2. Provide the opportunity for parents, form teachers & students to discuss the progress made so far in school.

The 3 Important ECG Questions

Sec 4N(A)Academic Updates

Subjects Above National AverageSec 4 Normal Academic (Passes)

Languages/HumanitiesEnglish LanguageHumanities (SS,G)Humanities (SS,H)Humanities (SS,L)ChineseMalayTamil

Mathematics & SciencesMathematicsScience (Chem/Phy)

OthersArtDesign & Technology

4N(A) Progression

Sec 4N(A) Pupils EVG

Eligible for 5N(A) 94.2%

FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY

PATHWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE VARIOUS

INSTITUTIONS

NORMAL (ACADEMIC)


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)• ELMAB3 < 12pts or less (excluding CCA bonus pts)• Meet subject-specific entry requirements• One-year, practice-oriented programme at a poly

PFP Courses featured in Group 1 Minimum Required Grades

English Language 3

Mathematics / A. Mathematics 3

D&T, F&N, Science 3

Any other two subjects excluding CCA 3

PFP Courses featured in Group 2 Minimum Required Grades

English Language 2

Mathematics / A. Mathematics 3

Art, Lit. in EL, History, Combined Hum., Geography, POA 3

Any other two subjects excluding CCA 3


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)• Sec 4N students who sat for O level subjects• If student takes the same subject at both N and O

levels, only the better grade will be computed• Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP

course.• Subject to vacancies and in open competition with

other eligible participants based on merit.

O Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP

A1 – B3 1

B4 – C6 2

D7 3

Students eligible for PFP

Year PFP %

2018 20.9%


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology Higher Nitec DPP Courses

Minimum Required Grades

English Language 4

Mathematics 4

Any three subjects excluding CCA bonus points 5

Business & Services Higher Nitec DPP Courses Minimum Required Grades

English Language 3

Mathematics 4

Any three other subjects excluding CCA points 5

• ELMAB3 < 19pts or less (excluding CCA bonus pts)• Meet subject-specific entry requirements• 2 year Higher Nitec course• 10-week preparatory course starting on 7 Jan 2019


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Polytechnic Foundation Programme (DPP)• Sec 4N students who sat for O level subjects• If student takes the same subject at both N and O

levels, only the better grade will be computed• Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a DPP

course.• Subject to vacancies and in open competition with

other eligible participants based on merit.

O Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP

A1 – B3 1

B4 – C6 2

D7 3


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Courses Progress to 1st year in relevant polytechnic Diploma course

Applied Sciences Higher Nitec Courses

ITE raw GPA > 2.5pts(excluding CCA bonus pts)

Engineering or Info-Communications Technology Higher Nitec Courses

ITE raw GPA > 2.5pts(excluding CCA bonus pts)

Business & Services Higher Nitec Courses ITE raw GPA > 3.0pts(excluding CCA bonus pts)

• Guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec Course upon completion and attain the minimum qualifying GPA


FAQs

Can I apply for both the PFP and DPP?

Yes. However, if you are offered a place in both the PFP and DPP, you may only accept one course offer. Students who accept both offers will have their offers voided.


FAQsWhat should I do, given that the DPP application is in December and the PFP application is in January?

Option 1: Progress to Secondary 5 in January and then apply for both the PFP and DPP upon release of the GCE O-Level examination results.

Option 2: Start DPP in January first. Upon notification of eligibility for PFP, apply and accept PFP offer. Then, apply for withdrawal from the DPP course as well for a refund of your DPP enrolment fees.


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –Nitec & Traineeship (ITE)• ELMAB3 = 20 or 21 pts

Nitec Traineeship2 or 3 years 1 – 3 years

Full-time Off-the-job and on-the-job training

Nitec Certificate Nitec Certificate + Certificate of Traineeship


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –O Level (Sec 5NA)

• ELMAB3 is 19pts or less

• At least a grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

Important Considerations For Sec 4N(A) students who wish to pursue the

GCE O Levels


Some factors for consideration...

1. Your learning preferences – hands-on vsacademic

2. ‘Topping up’ to meet the demands of theO level syllabus

3. Different, and higher O level assessmentrequirements

4. Your likelihood of success at ’O’ levels . . .FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY

Moving on to Sec 5 and taking the GCE ‘O’ Level exam

Cut-off for Poly Courses for‘O’ Level Students

ELR2B2 ≤ 26


Moving on to Sec 5 and taking the GCE O Level exam

Some Actual Statistics to Guide You in Making Your Choice• Students with poorer ELMAB3 in N Levels tend

to also achieve poorer ELB4 in the O Levels. • 80% of students who achieved ELMAB3 ≥ 16

failed to achieve ELB4 ≤ 26 to qualify for the polys.

• There are exceptions, of course.• Important to make your choices wisely.


Moving on to Sec 5 and taking the GCE O Level exam

N vs O Levels (Science) - SyllabusSubject N level Sci(Physics) O level Sci(Physics)

Content1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement2. Kinematics3. Dynamics4. Mass, Weight and Density5. Turning Effect of Forces6. Pressure7. Energy, Work and Power8. Kinetic Model of Matter9. Transfer of Thermal Energy10. Thermal Properties of Matter11. General Wave Properties12. Electromagnetic Spectrum13. Sound14. Current of Electricity15. D.C. Circuits16. Practical Electricity

1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement**

2. Light3. Static Electricity4. Current of Electricity**5. Magnetism and Electromagnetism

N vs O Levels (Science) - SyllabusSubject N level Sci(Chemistry) O level Sci(Chemistry)

Content1. Kinetic Particle Theory2. Measurement in Chemistry3. Separation and Purification4. Elements, Compounds and Mixture5. Atomic Structure6. Chemical Bonding7. Chemical Calculations8. Acids and Bases9. Salt Preparation10.Periodic Table11.Metals12.The Atmosphere and Environment13.Fuels14.Alkanes and Alkene

1. Chemical Calculations**2. Chemical Analysis3. Oxidation and Reduction4. Periodic Table**5. Metals**6. Energy Changes7. Speed of Reaction8. Alkanes and Alkene**9 . Alcohols and Carboxylic acids

N vs O Levels (Science) - AssessmentSubject N Level Science O Level Science

Assessment format

• Paper 1 : Multiple Choice [20m] (Physics)

• Paper 2 : Structured [30m](Physics)

• Paper 3 : Multiple Choice [20m] (Chemistry)

• Paper 4 : Structured [30m](Chemistry)

• Paper 1 : Multiple Choice [40m] (Physics & Chemistry)

• Paper 2 : Structured and Free Response (Physics) [65m]

• Paper 3 : Structured and Free Response (Chemistry) [65m]

• Paper 5 : Practical [30m](Physics & Chemistry)

Note Students will be seating for two papers (for each science) at thesame timing.

There is an additional component of practical exam (taken in October)

N vs O Levels (Science) – Sample QuestionN Level Science O Level Science

Sci(Phy) [N level 2015 P2 Q6(e)]Household circuits contain earth, live and neutral wires.

In which wire must switches and fuses be connected?

Give a reason for your answer. [1]

[O level 2011 P2 Q13(a, c)]An electric grass cutter with a power of 1250 W is double insulated.The mains electric supply is 240 V a.c.(a) Describe the fault from which the

double insulated protects the user.[2]

(c) A fuse is used to protect the grass cutter when a fault develops. Explain why a 3A fuse would not be suitable to protect the grass cutter. [4]

N vs O Levels (Science) – Sample QuestionN Level Science O Level Science

Sci(Chem) [N level 2015 P4 Q5(a)](i) Name the three starting

materials added to the blast furnace in the extraction of iron. [2]

(ii) Suggest two gases likely to be present in the waste gases emitted from the blast furnace. [1]

[O level 2016 P3 Q8(b)]In the blast furnace explain, including chemical equations, how

(i) iron is extracted form the ore, [4]

(ii) Impurities are removed from the ore. [4]

N vs O Levels – Humanities Social Studies N Level O Level

Content• Exploring Citizenship

and Governance • Living in a Diverse

Society• Being part of a

Globalised World (partial)- Driving Forces of Globalisation- Economic Impact on countries, companies and individuals

• Exploring Citizenship and Governance

• Living in a Diverse Society

• Being part of a Globalised World


AssessmentSame as O Level Section A (Sourced-

Based Case Study) – 35 marks (a) to (d) Source-handling skills on specific sources [25m](e) Source-handling skills requiring use of multiple sources [10m]


AssessmentSection B (Structured–Response Question – 15 marks (a) Constructing explanation by giving reasoned argument and/or making recommendation on an issue (only require one explanation/ recommendation) [7m]

Section B (Structured–Response Question – 15 marks (a) Constructing explanation by giving reasoned argument and/or making recommendation on an issue (require two explanations/ recommendations) [7m]


AssessmentSection B (Structured–Response Question – 15 marks (b) Constructing explanation of two factors / perspectives on an issue [8m]

Section B (Structured–Response Question – 15 marks (b) Constructing explanation of two factors / perspectives on an issue and making judgement on the relative importance of factors or giving balanced conclusion on the issue [8m]

N vs O Levels – Humanities Elective Geography N Level O Level

Content• Geographical

Investigation (GI)• Global Tourism • Variable Weather and

Climate• Living with Tectonics

• Geographical Investigation (GI)

• Global Tourism • Variable Weather and

Climate; • Living with Tectonics• Food Resources


AssessmentSame as O Level Section A – 13 marks

• Two structured questions

• Geographical Investigations

• Global Tourism; Variable Weather and Climate

• Choose one question


AssessmentSection B – 12 marks• Compulsory

structured question• Global Tourism

Section B – 12 marks• Two structured

questions• Global Tourism;

Variable Weather and Climate



AssessmentSection C – 25 marks• Two structured

questions • Living with Tectonics

Hazards; Variable Weather and Climate


Section C – 25 marks• Two structured

questions • Living with Tectonics;

Food Resources • Choose one question

N vs O Levels – Humanities Elective History N Level O Level

Content• Impact of World War I• Rise of authoritarian

regimes and its impact in the interwar years

• World War II in Europe and Asia-Pacific

• Reasons for Cold War• Impact of Cold War

(partial)- Korean War

• Impact of World War I• Rise of authoritarian

regimes and its impact in the interwar years

• World War II in Europe and Asia-Pacific

• Reasons for Cold War• Impact of Cold War• Reasons for end of

Cold War


AssessmentSame as O Level Section A (Sourced-

Based Case Study) [30 marks]• (a) to (d) Source-

handling skills on specific sources

• (e) Source-handling skills requiring use of multiple sources and contextual knowledge


AssessmentSection B (Structured-Essay Questions) – 20 marks• Describe events

and/or issues [8 marks]

• Explain events and/or issues [12 marks]

• Choose 1 question

Section B (Structured-Essay Questions) [20 marks]• Explanation of events

and/or issues [8 marks]

• Evaluate and make judgment for on events and/or issues [12 marks]

• Choose 1 question

N vs O Levels – POA Subject:

Principles of Accounts (POA)N Level O Level

Content• The Roles of Accounting• The Accounting Information System• Elements of the Financial Statements• The Financial Statements• Business Entities

• The Roles of Accounting• The Accounting Information System• Elements of the Financial Statements• The Financial Statements• Business Entities• Financial Statements Analysis

Assessment

O level assessment involves more thinkingand writing skills.

Skills %

Knowledge and understanding 25%

Application 30%

Analysis and synthesis 30%

Evaluation 15%

Skills %

Knowledge and understanding 30%

Application 45%

Analysis and synthesis 25%


Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –N Level (Retention in Sec 4NA)

• Aggregate pts– ELMAB3 < 21pts – ELB3 < 14– MAB3 < 14

• Age– Born on or before 2 Jan 2000 (Singaporean/PR)– Born on or before 2 Jan 2002 (International Students)

• Sat for N Level only once previously

Progression Pathways for N(A) Students

ELMAB3 Pathways Eligibility for N(A) Students

ELMAB3 ≤ 12(all 5 subjects must be grade 3 or better)

*PFP DPP – Higher Nitec

Traineeship Promotion to Sec 5N(A)

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 DPP – Higher Nitec

Traineeship Promotion to Sec 5N(A)

ELMAB3 = 20 or 21 ITE Nitec Traineeship Retention in Sec 4N(A)

ELMAB3 ≥ 22 ITE Nitec Traineeship

* Also obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3. Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2.** Also met course-specific entry requirements.

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For Students Planning to Enter ITE

Overview of ITE related Pathways

ITE Technical Diploma/Work-Learn

Technical Diploma

Nitec

Higher Nitec

Polytechnic Diploma

GCE N(T)-Level Exam GCE N(A)-Level Exam

Upon completion, students will receive work

ready qualifications.

Via DPP


Education and Career (ECG) Advice

EVG ECG CounsellorMdm Karen [email protected]

ECG CENTRE @ MOEECG Counsellor at ECG Centre @MOE (Grange Road)[email protected] Hotline: 6831 1420

CCA Programmes @ EVG

Recognition of co-curricular attainment

LEAPS 2.0

Co-CurricularExperience

Basic Requirement forLevel of Attainment in

Domains

Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2Good 4,1,1,1

3,2,1,12,2,2,1

1

Fair did not meet above criteria

0

CCA Grades

Bonus points used to obtain a net aggregate

for rank priority of students

FIRST, satisfy the eligibility criteria

for the various courses

Excellent Grade:

TWO bonus points

Good Grade: ONE bonus

point

Eligibility for JC/MI, Poly, ITE courses

Bonus Points for CCA

Last Day for CCA Programme

Friday 12 April 2019

Key Focus From Term 2 Onwards

Ensuring your child is prepared and well-supported to meet the

challenges of the graduating year

• Our students have the potential to do very well.

• We believe hard work is rewarded.

• Pride comes from knowing we have done our very best.

• Success is a partnership between student-school-parents.

Key Beliefs

N Level Coursework Subjects Deadlines

• N Level Food & Nutrition 18 Jun• N Level Art 12 Jul• N Level Design & Technology 5 Aug

Important Dates

School Mid-Year Exams

• Listening Compre 30 Apr• Written Papers 6 May to 16 May• Marking Day 17 May• Issue of Report Books/PTM 31 May

Important Dates

June Vacation Supplementary Lessons

First Week of June HolidaysAttendance is compulsory

School Preliminary Examinations

N Levels Prelims 13 Aug to 21 Aug

Important Dates

N Level ExaminationsOral 11 Jul - 18 Jul (EL)

30 Jul - 2 Aug (MT)LC 18 Sep - 25 SepWritten 16 Sep - 25 Sep

7 Oct - 18 Oct

Refer to Confirmation Slip and SEAB Website (www.seab.gov.sg) for details.

Important Dates

http://www.seab.gov.sg/

Partnership with Parents

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