Secondary 3 Express
Meet The Parents Session
Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 Programme OutlineProgramme Outline
Impact of latest MOE Direction Review of School Programmes for 3Exp Review of School Programmes for 3Exp
in 2011in 2011 Review of End-Year-Exam ResultReview of End-Year-Exam Result Progression (Post Secondary Progression (Post Secondary
Education)Education) Use of ICT for Teaching & Learning School Programmes for 2012School Programmes for 2012
What is next?
.Reaffirming Fundamentals..Reaffirming Fundamentals.
Develop Students Holistically Provide Many Pathways for all to Progress
PISA 2009: Science – 4th PISA 2009: Reading – 5th
TIMSS 2007: P4 Science - 1st
PIRLS – 4th
Preserve High Standards Careful Implementation is Key
Effective and EfficientPISA 2009: Mathematics – 2nd
TIMSS 2007: S2 Science - 1st TIMSS 2007: P4 Math – 2nd TIMSS 2007: S2 Math – 3rd
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Greater emphasis:• Student-Centricity• Developing whole person and citizen
Enabling students:Enabling students:Student-centric educationStudent-centric education
Enhancing partnerships:
Working with Parents and the Community
Empowering schools and educators:
School-based, teacher-led excellence
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Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011
AimAim Promote Promote
rugged outlook rugged outlook towards life towards life through through adventure adventure trainingtraining
Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011
Promote Promote camaraderie camaraderie among among studentsstudents
Identify leadersIdentify leaders
Sec 3 Extended ProgrammeSec 3 Extended Programme
AimsAimsTo prepare for GCE ‘O’ Level examsTo prepare for GCE ‘O’ Level examsTo bridge their learning gapsTo bridge their learning gaps
WhenWhenLast week of school & first week of Last week of school & first week of
November 2011November 2011
Sec 3 Express Sec 3 Express Academic PerformanceAcademic Performance
• % passes of Subjects% passes of Subjects
• Mean Subject Grade (MSG)Mean Subject Grade (MSG)
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
96.9 98.8
82.577.8 76.6
71.8
0
20
40
60
80
100
English Maths Sci(P,C)
20102011
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
83.8 81
100100
76.2
85.7
0
20
40
60
80
100
CL ML A Maths
20102011
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
67.9
85.3
32.9
80 76.285.7
0
20
40
60
80
100
SS,GE SS,HE Bio
20102011
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
100 94 100 97.7
80.5
60.9
0
20
40
60
80
100
Chem Phy POA
20102011
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
96.8
80 7585.7
42.1
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
D&T Art F&N
20102011
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
3.7 3.78
33.44 3.4
5.01
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
English E Maths Sci(P,C)
Target MSGActual MSG
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
3.1
4.91
2.8 3.08 33.66
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
CL ML A Maths
Target MSGActual MSG
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
3.9 3.87 4 4.034.5
5.27
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
SS,GE SS,HE POA
Target MSGActual MSG
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
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3.38 3.4 3.44 3.4 3.57
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Bio Phy Chem
Target MSGActual MSG
Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results
3.94.6
4.3
3.57
4.2 4.4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
D&T Art F&N
Target MSGActual MSG
Requirements for Admission to
Post-secondary Education
Admission Requirements to JCsAdmission Requirements to JCs
Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:
L1L1 English / Higher Mother TongueEnglish / Higher Mother TongueR2R2 Mathematics / ScienceMathematics / ScienceR3R3 Humanities/ Mathematics / ScienceHumanities/ Mathematics / ScienceR4R4 Humanities / Maths / ScienceHumanities / Maths / ScienceR5R5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T, Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T,
F&N, F&N, Music etc)Music etc)R6R6 Any other O Level subjectAny other O Level subject** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5)** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5) B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus pointB3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point
Polytechnics
Requirements for Admission to Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics Polytechnics (L1R2B2)(L1R2B2)
L1L1 English Language/ Higher English Language/ Higher MTMT
1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1)1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A MathsMaths or A Maths
2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2)2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects)(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & TScience subjects, Art, D & T
Business-Related CoursesBusiness-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & TScience subjects, D & T
Best 2 Subjects (B2)Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjectsBest 2 other subjects
** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects
End of Year Meet The Parents Session
Use of ICT for Teaching & LearningUse of ICT for Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning LabLab
Equipped with latest technology to encourage Action Research & Lesson Study
Enable Video Conferencing within and beyond school campus
MOE Pilot Project Virtual MOE Pilot Project Virtual World World Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Virtual World Environment
A joint study on how learning can be made more meaning to students through the use of online 3E immersive virtual learning environments
Teachers worked closely with ETD and NIE Researchers to fine-tune pedagogical models and implementation strategies in the use of virtual environment for teaching and learning.
Sec 1 Geography students explored about Rivers and Map Reading
Sec 2 CL students explored 2 topics on HDB Estates and Oil Spill in designated virtual islands.
LIFE@Damai Sec LIFE@Damai Sec Mobile Learning TrailMobile Learning Trail
Interactive mobile trail designed by 80 students within the school campus and Bedok Reservoir
develop leadership skills among students through E4 Approach Exposing, Encouraging, Educating and Empowering
LLearn,earn, IInnovate,nnovate, FFind out & ind out & EExperiencexperience
School Programmes for 2012School Programmes for 2012
S4 PowerUp Series - Motivational & Study S4 PowerUp Series - Motivational & Study Skills WorkshopSkills Workshop
Study ProgrammeStudy Programme Night Study ProgrammeNight Study Programme D&T / F&N / Art / MT Intensive D&T / F&N / Art / MT Intensive
ProgrammesProgrammes June Extended ProgrammeJune Extended Programme
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