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Subject Combinations2011
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Three Levels of StudyH1 (1 unit) H2 (2 units) H3 (1 unit)
Half of H2 in breadthbut similar to H2 indepth
Equivalent to current
‘A' Level subjects
Subjects with diverselearning opportunitiesfor in-depth study (e.g.advanced content,research paper,university module).Students must offer
the correspondingsubject at H2 level.
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEWGRADING
H1 and H2 H3
A (70) Distinction (70)
B (60) Merit (55)
C (55) Pass (45)
D (50) Ungraded
E (45)S (40)
Ungraded
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Local University Admission Framework
ELIGIBILITY
1. Passes in 2 H2 subjects
2. An attempt at General Paper or Knowledge &Inquiry at the same sitting.
3. Meet the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
requirement (one of the following):- ‘S’ grade in H1 MTL
- ‘D7’ in Higher MTL at ‘O’ level
- ‘Pass’ in MT ‘B’
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EITHER
OR
University Score
(100% A-Levels)
Faculty Score
(Based on interviews, portfolios,reasoning & aptitude tests etc)
+
Discretionary Intake (Up to 10% of Univ intake)Based on strengths and talents, participation and achievement inacademic or non-academic fields, including CCA , CIPparticipation and H3 grades. Independent of examination results.
SELECTION OF APPLICANTS
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Subj for Counting in University Score
• General Paper (GP) OR Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
• 3 H2 and 1 H1 Content Subjects
One must be a contrasting subject
• Project Work (PW)
• Mother TongueMother Tongue grades (H1 MTL or ‘O’ Level HMT) may be
submitted for consideration. However, MT ‘B’ results cannot
earn any ‘A’ level points in the computation of the university
score.
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COMPUTATION OF UNIVERSITY SCORE
3H2 1H1 GP PW MTLCount 3 H2, 1 H1 (one must be a
contrasting subject), GP and PW.
3H2 2H1 GP PW MTLCount 3 H2, better H1 (one must be a
contrasting subject), GP and PW.
4H2 - GP PW MTLCount best 3 H2, worst H2 as H1 (onemust be a contrasting subject), GP and
PW.
3H2 - KI PW MTL
Count 3 H2, KI as H1, KI as H1 (in
place of GP) and PW.
3H2 1H1 KI PW MTL
Count 3 H2, best of H1 or KI as H1(must fulfil contrasting subjectrequirement), KI as H1 (in place of GP)and PW.
3H2 + 1H1 + GP + PW
(Maximum score of x points)
3H2 + 1H1 + GP + PW + MTL
(Maximum score of x + y, rebased to x points)
OR
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MOE Policy on Subject Combinations
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
• General Paper OR Knowledge & Inquiry
• Project Work
• Mother Tongue
(Those who sat for HMT at ‘O’ level and obtained a
minimum grade of D7 for the subject can choose not totake MTL at H1 level).
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MOE Policy on Subject Combinations• Every student offers a combination of
H1 / H2 / H3 subjects + MTL
Number of Units Offered:
Minimum (Norm): 9 + 1 (H1 MTL)
Maximum: 11 + 1 (H1 MTL)
• At least 4 content based (H1, H2) subjects, 3 of whichmust be at H2 level (excluding KI) and at least 1 must becontrasting.
• At most 2 H3 subjects
• H1 MTL unit cannot be replaced by another content unit
(except H2 MTLL)
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Contrasting Subjects• All students not offering H2 Knowledge & Inquiry must offer a
combination of H1 & H2 subjects from both the Sciences &Mathematics group and the Humanities and Arts group
• H1 language subjects may NOT be used as a contrasting subject
Examples of subject combinations:
H2 Mathematics H2 ChemistryH2 Physics H2 Economics
H1 General Paper H1 Project Work
Contrasting subject isH2 Economics
H2 Literature in English H2 Geography
H2 Knowledge & Inquiry H2 Economics
H1 Project Work
Contrasting subject is
H2 Knowledge & inquiry
H2 Mathematics H2 Biology
H2 Chemistry
H1 Economics H1 Physics
H1 General Paper H1 Project Work
Contrasting Subject is
H1 Economics
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• All students with L1R5 equal or lower than the College’s
cutoff point can offer the following combinations of H1, H2and H3:
Maximum 11 units(H1, H2 subjects including GP/KI, PW, H1/H2 MTL)
1 unit(H3 subject)
+
Maximum 10 units(H1, H2 subjects including GP/KI, PW, H1/H2 MTL)
2 units(H3 subjects)
+
EITHER
OR
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• All students may not offer more than 4 H2 subjects
• To offer the subject, students must meet the pre-requisites of the subject
• Arts students can choose at most 1 H2 and 1 H1Science & Mathematics subjects
• Subject to time-table constraints
• Subject to Humanities or AEP scholarshiprequirements
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NJC Subject Combination Framework
Subject Combination Structures in NJC:
Recommended
• 4H2 + GP + PW + (H1 MTL) (10 + (1) units)
• 3H2 + 1H1+ KI + PW + (H1 MTL) (10 + (1) units)
Others
• 3H2 + 2H1+ GP + PW + (H1 MTL) (10 + (1) units)
• 3H2 + 1H1+ GP + PW + (H1 MTL) (9 + (1) units)
• 3H2 + KI + PW + (H1 MTL) (9 + (1) units)
Additional combination for students taking H2 MTLL
• 3H2 + 1H1+ GP + PW + H2 MTL (9 + 2 units)
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Scholarship Requirements
• To be eligible for PSC scholarships, a student must offermore than the norm units of subject combinations
At least 10 units
(H1, H2, H3 subjectsincluding GP/KI, PW)
(1 unit)
(H1 MTL. This isnot required if
already met criteria
at ‘O’ level HMT)
+ = 10 + (1) units
or 11 + (1) units
• H3 subjects and KI are not compulsory.
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NJC Subject Combinations
Normal Combinations
• Students are advised to select a combination from the list of normalsubject combinations.
Odd Combinations (Type 1)
• Students are allowed to choose an odd combination that is not a normal
combination provided it conforms to a structure allowed in NJC. We willtry our best to offer your desired combination. In the event that yourcombination cannot be offered, we will contact you personally.
Odd Combinations (Type 2)
• Students who wish to offer an odd combination that does not conform toa structure allowed in NJC must make a special request with theCollege. (For example to offer more units of H1 and H2 subjects withoutH3)
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H1 Subjects offered in NJC
• GP, PW, MT (Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language)
• Mathematics & Science Subjects*:Maths*, Physics*, Chemistry*
• Humanities & Arts#:
Economics#, Geography#, History#,
Literature in English#,General Studies in Chinese#
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H2 Subjects offered in NJC
• Knowledge & Inquiry%(This subject focuses on nature & construction of knowledge)
• Maths & Science Subjects*:Maths*, Physics*, Chemistry*, Biology*
• Humanities & Arts Subjects#:
Economics#, Geography#, History#, Art#, Music#
Literature in English#, Chinese Language & Literature#
Malay Language & Literature#Tamil Language & Literature#
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H3 SubjectsConducted in NJCMOE H3
• Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry• Economics, Geography, History
• Literature in English, Art• Chinese Language & Literature• Malay Language & Literature• Tamil Language & Literature
NUS-A*Star-NJC H3 Science Research • STaR (Science Training and Research)
Conducted in NJC & HCI• NTU Contemporary Physics• NTU Numbers & Matrices
Conducted in NUS / SMU• All NUS / SMU H3 modules are conducted in NUS / SMU
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Examples H1 H2
4H2 + GP + PW GP, PW Mathematics, Chemistry,Economics
Physics OR Biology
4H2 + GP + PW GP, PW Mathematics, Economics,
Literature in English
History OR Geography
3H2 + 1H1 + KI + PW PW
Physics
Mathematics, Literature inEnglish, Geography,Knowledge & Inquiry
3H2 + 1H1 + KI + PW PWHistory
Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry, Knowledge &Inquiry
Possible Combinations
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NJC Subject Pre-requisitesH1 SUBJECTS
• H1 PhysicsMust have studied Physics either as Combined ScienceOR Pure Physics at GCE ‘O’ level and obtained at least aC6.
• H1 ChemistryMust have studied Chemistry either as Combined ScienceOR Pure Chemistry at GCE ‘O’ level and obtained at leasta C6.
• H1 BiologyMust have studied Biology either as Combined Science ORPure Biology at GCE ‘O’ level and obtained at least a C6.
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NJC Subject Pre-requisites
H1 SUBJECTS
• H1 General Studies in Chinese
Obtained at least B4 for Higher Chinese at GCE
‘O’ Level
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NJC Subject Pre-requisitesH2 SUBJECTS • H2 Physics
Recommended to be offered with H2 Maths
Not to be offered with H2 Biology
Obtained at least B3 for GCE ‘O’ Level Pure PhysicsOR
Obtained at least A2 for GCE ‘O’ Level Combined Science (Physics) OR
Pass selection test administered in NJC
• H2 Chemistry
Obtained at least B3 for GCE ‘O’ Level Pure ChemistryOR
Obtained at least A2 for GCE ‘O’ Level Combined Science (Chemistry) OR
Pass selection test administered in NJC
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• H2 Biology
Recommended to be offered with H2 Chemistry
Not to be offered with H2 Physics
Obtained at least B3 for GCE ‘O’ Level Pure Biology
OR
Obtained at least A2 for GCE ‘O’ Level Combined Science(Biology)
OR
Pass selection test administered in NJC
NJC Subject Pre-requisites
H2 SUBJECTS
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• H2 Mathematics
Obtained at least B4 for GCE ‘O’ Level AdditionalMathematics.
OR
Pass selection test administered in NJC
Students with no Additional Mathematicsbackground are strongly recommended to takeH1 Mathematics.
NJC Subject Pre-requisitesH2 SUBJECTS
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• H2 Knowledge & InquiryMust have at least A2 for GCE ‘O’ Level English
AND Pass selection test administered in NJC
• H2 ArtMust have studied Art at GCE ‘O’ Level and have goodportfolioAND
Pass selection test administered in NJC
• H2 MusicPass selection test administered in NJC
NJC Subject Pre-requisitesH2 SUBJECTS
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• H2 Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language and Literature
Obtained at least B3 for GCE ‘O’ Level Higher
Chinese/Malay/Tamil
Students who do not meet the above requirements must sitand pass a selection test administered in NJC.
NJC Subject Pre-requisitesH2 SUBJECTS
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• Generally selected from Science students who haveexcellent performance in their Maths and Sciences intheir O Levels, i.e. A1 for E and A Math, A1 for at leastboth Science subjects.
• Students who wish to be in the Science AcceleratedProgramme need to be nominated first.
• Students who wish to be in the Math AcceleratedProgramme need to pass the selection testadministered.
• Students can offer up to 2 accelerated programmes,i.e. Math and Science Accelerated Programmes.
• More information can be obtained from the briefing at4pm.
NJC Subject Pre-requisitesMath and Science Accelerated Programmes
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DATE : 27th January (Thursday)Subject Teacher I/C Time Duration Venue
H2 KI Mr Benzie Dio 1245 45min LT2H2 Art Mr Lee Pheng Guan 1630 2 hrs Art Block Lvl 3H2 Music Mr Seow Aik Keong 1630 3hrs Music Rm
Acc Math Ms Ling Hwee Cheng 1630 1.5 hr LT2
H2 Maths* Ms Ling Hwee Cheng 1630 1.5hrs LT2H2 Biology* Mr Nah Hong Leong 1630 1.5hrs TF12H2 Chemistry* Ms Tai Mei En 1630 1.5hrs TF13H2 Physics* Mdm Khoo Bee Chan 1630 1.5hrs TF12
H2 MTLL* Mdm Woon Yoke Fun 1630 1.5hrs TF11
* Round 2 selection tests for these subjects for students who need totake more than 1 test will start at 1830 hrs at the same venuesindicated above except for H2 Math test (which will be in TF14).
Selection Test Schedule
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Subject Requirements for NUS
• H2 Chemistry is compulsory
• Second H2 subject can be Biology or Physics
• At least 1 H1 contrasting subject
MEDICINE & DENTISTRY
PHARMACY
• H2 Chemistry & H2 Biology are compulsory
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Common/Bio/Electrical/Civil/MaterialsScience/Mechanical/Computer/Industrial &Systems Engineering
•H2 Maths and H2 Physics or Chemistry
Chemical/Environmental Engineering
•H2 Maths and H2 Chemistry and H2 Physics
Subject Requirements for NUS
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• Aerospace/Bio/Computer/Environmental/Electrical & Electronic/Materials/Mechanical/CivilEngineering H2 Mathematics
ANDH2 Physics or Chemistry or Biology
• Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringH2 Maths and H2 Chemistry and ‘O’ level Physics
or equivalent
Subject Requirements for NTU
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Subject Requirements forAccountancy / Business
Administration Courses in NUS/NTU• NTU Accountancy
H1 Maths or ‘O’ level A.Maths
• NTU BusinessH1 Maths or ‘O’ level A.Maths
• NTU Communication Studies
Good pass in GP• NUS Business Administration
H1 Maths or ‘O’ level A.Maths
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Subject Requirements for NUS/NTU
• NTU Psychology / Economics Good pass in Maths and General Paper
• NUS Architecture/IndustrialDesign/Building/Real Estate
H1 Maths or Chemistry or Physics
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Useful Websites
• For more information on the Subject Requirementsof NUS/NTU, please visit
http://admissions.nus.edu.sg/local/BYA-prerequisites.html
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg
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SUBJECT COMBINATIONREGISTRATION REMINDER
• All students MUST register their subjectcombination by 11:00am on 31st January 2011.After this deadline, NO more changes will beentertained.
• Failure to do so will mean that you would like to
be assigned a subject combination that theCollege feels is most suitable for you based onyour ‘O’ Level results.
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SUBJECT COMBINATION
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
STUDENTS DATE TIME VENUES
JAE 28th Jan 1130 – 1500 CS23, BTYZ
31st Jan 0900 – 1100 CS23
Alternatively, students can make changes to theirchoices online (http://www.linux.edhub.net/student/)
anytime up till 31st Jan Monday 11am.
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