Subject Selection Briefing
for Sec 3 (2020)
Mdm Zubaidah
Year Head (Lower Secondary)
Key Focus
To help students make informed decisions with regard to subject combination for Sec 3 (2020)
Key Focus
Possible pathways after GCE O Level examinations
Subject combinations that will lead to the different pathways
Admin processes in the subject selection exercise
Transition to Secondary School.
Adapt and enjoy secondary school life.
Delving deeper into selected subjects & getting ready for National Exams
SITTING FOR GCE O Level 2021 and getting
ready for Post Secondary Education
PATHWAYS
Entry Criteria For Junior CollegeThe criterion for JC entry is 20 points and below for L1R5i.e. English Language and 5 relevant subjects.
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 Humanities
Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 4
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects excludingCCA and Religious Knowledge
Relevant Subject 5
Any GCE 'O' Level subjects excludingCCA and Religious Knowledge
Entry Criteria For Millennia Institute
L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue
R4
Relevant Subject 1 Humanities / Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 2 Humanities / Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3
Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE 'O‘ Level subjects / CCA excluding Religious Knowledge
Relevant Subject 4
Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE 'O' Level subjects / CCA excluding Religious Knowledge
The criteria for Millennia Institute is 20 points and below for L1R4 i.e. English Language and 4 relevant subjects.
Three H2 content-based subjects At least one must be from
a contrasting discipline One H1 content-
based subjectH1 Mother Tongue
General Paper Or Knowledge & InquiryProject Work
Generally a normal subject combination may consist of
The Current ‘A’ Level Curriculum
Pre-requisites to A-Level H2 Science Subjects
B3 for Biology or better
A2 for Science(B/C) or better
B3 for Chemistry or better
A2 for Science(B/C) or betterA2 for Science(C/P) or better
B3 for Physics or better
A2 for Science(C/P) or better
Biology H2
Chemistry H2
Physics H2
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level/subject-pre-requisites
Pre-requisites to ‘A’ level Maths
Mathematics
B4 for Math or better&
C6 for A Math or better
Mathematics H1
Mathematics H2
A1 in Mathematics & A2 in A Mathematics
A selection test is required.
Further Mathematics H2
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level/subject-pre-requisites
Eligibility Criteria
Polytechnics (JAE,EAE)
Admission Requirements:Minimum entry requirement of 26 points or better forELR2B2. Requirements differ with courses andpolytechnics.
Legend: L1 = English or Higher Mother TongueR = Relevant subjectsEL = English LanguageB = Best subjects
Students MUST qualify for the minimum Cut Off Point & entry requirements for the course
they want to pursue
ELR2B2 Cluster A
Communications & Media Management
Early Childhood Development & Education
Psychology Studies Social Sciences in
Gerontology
EL English Language
R1 ArtCombined HumanitiesHigher MusicCore GeographyCore HistoryCore Literature
R2 Elementary MathAdditional MathArtMTLCombined HumanitiesDesign & TechnologyFood & NutritionCore GeographyCore HistoryCore LiteraturePrinciples of Account
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
For full listing of courses, visit:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
ELR2B2 Cluster B
Accountancy & Finance Business Common Business
Programme Culinary & Catering Mgt Hospitality & Tourism MgtMarketing Law & Management Logistics & Operations
Mgt
EL English Language
R1 Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
R2 Combined HumanitiesCore GeographyCore HistoryCore LiteraturePrinciples of AccountArt
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
For full listing of courses, visit:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
ELR2B2 Cluster C Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Aviation Management Big Data & Analytics Biomedical Engineering Business Process & Systems
Engineering Chemical Engineering Clean Energy Common Engineering Programme Common ICT Programme Computer Engineering Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Electronics Financial Business Informatics Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science Game Design & Development Green Building & Sustainability Information Technology Integrated Facility Management Mechatronics Medical Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Science Veterinary Technology
EL English Language
R1 Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
R2 Food & NutritionDesign & TechnologyPure BiologyPure ChemistryPure PhysicsCombined Science
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
For full listing of courses, visit:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
ELR2B2 Cluster D
Apparel Design & Merchandising
Communication Design Digital Film & Television Interior Architecture &
Design Product & Industrial
Design
EL English Language
R1 Elementary Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
R2 ArtFood & NutritionDesign & TechnologyPure Physics Pure BiologyPure ChemistryCombined Science
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
For full listing of courses, visit:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
CCA Bonus Points
However, it should noted that the bonus points are for ranking of students during the posting procedure.
They are not taken into consideration in determining whether a student is eligible for a specific course.
Refer to the Student Handbook page 46 on LEAPS 2.0
CCA Grade Bonus PointsExcellent 2
Good 1
4 Domains• Participation• Achievement• Leadership• Service
How subject combinations are derived
Combinations are reviewed annually and modified based on
Entry Requirements for “A” level (L1R5/4) and polytechnic courses (ELR2B2)
Aspiration and readiness of students
2020
Sub
ject
Com
bina
tions
Combi A Combi B Combi C Combi D8-Subj;
Ready for all optionsCaters to those with strong interest in Sci(who may also want
to pursue Hum further)
7 Subj;Caters to those
with strong interest in Hum
7-Subj; Caters to those with strong interest in A
Math & POA
7 Subj; Caters to those with
strong interest in hands-on application
& Hum
EL EL EL ELMTL MTL MTL MTLEM EM EM EM
SS/GE or SS/HE
SS/GE or SS/HE
SS/GE or SS/HE
SS/GE or SS/HE
Pure CHEM S(B/C) or S(P/C)
S(B/C) or S(P/C)
S(B/C) or S(P/C)
AM AM AMARTD&TF&N
Core GEOCore HISCore LITPure BIO
Core GEOCore HISCore LIT
POA (40)Core GEOCore HISCore LIT
Pure PHY
Criteria for Allocation of Subjects
Overall AchievementAchievement in specific subjectsVacancyStudent Interest
What you need to strive for …
Promotion to 3 Express Lateral Transfer to 3NA
Pass in EnglishLanguage
and
at least 50% in the average for all examination subjects
Students who do not meet the minimum attainment level may be laterally transferred to 3NA.
Promotion Criteria
What you need to strive for …8 Subject Combination – Combi ‘A’
70% for EMS and 70% for Overall Achievement
Pure Sciences 70% in Lower Sec Science
Additional Maths 65% in Lower Sec Maths
Core Geography 70% in Lower Sec Geography
Core Literature 65% in Lower Sec English Language 65% in Lower Sec Literature
Assessment Weighting
Subjects WeightingWA1 WA2 WA3 SA2
English; Maths; Science; Literature; Mother Tongue Language; Geography; History; Art
15% 15% 15% 55%
Design and Technology 40% 60%
Food and Consumer Education
40% 60%
What Next?
Preliminary Subject Selection Exercise A chance for review and for setting targets to achieve their
desired options
Discuss with children over the Term 1 Break on their interest and strength in various subjects
Develop plans for achievement of targets and put it into practice Make good use of Term 1 Break Develop a study routine
Close monitoring of academic progress and implementation of action plans
Dear Parents, please continue to help us encourage/remind/motivate your child to.
Make correct choices! Have the correct attitude!
Dear Parents, please continue to help us motivate your child daily ….
End of Part 1
Detailed information on post-secondary options will be shared by the FTs during lessons.
Students may make an appointment with ECG Counsellor, Ms Samantha Woo (Staff Room 1)
How to Make My Selection Online?
• Students who are keen to study Geography will need to put Core Geography and Geography Elective as 1st choice.
• Similarly,
• Students who are keen to study History will need to put both Core History and History Elective as 1st choice.
SN Date Event1 14 Mar (Thurs) Briefing for Parents and Students2 15 – 24 Mar Preliminary Subject Selective Exercise3 5 Jul (Fri) Announcement of Preliminary Subjects Allocated4 15 Oct (Tue) to
17 Oct (Thu)Checking of ScriptsRecord End-of-Year Exam Results
5 18 Oct (Fri) to21 Oct (Mon)
Online Subject Selection Exercise
6 22 Oct (Tue) Distribution of Parents’ Endorsement Forms7 24 Oct (Thu) Submission of Endorsed Subject Selection Forms8 15 Nov (Fri), 1700 h Announcement of Subject Allocation9 18 Nov (Mon) To
20 Nov (Wed)Appeal for changes
10 29 Nov (Fri) 1700 h Announcement of Appeal Results