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CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)
中正中学(义顺)
2021 Secondary 3 Express Subject Combination
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Contents
1.Assessments and Promotion
2. Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria
3. Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express (2021) & Criteria for Selection
4. Important Considerations in Selection
5. Important Dates for Streaming
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Assessment Weightings for Non-modular Subjects (2020)
(Eng Lang, Mother Tongue Lang, Science, Math, Geog, Hist, Literature)
Weighted Assessment (WA) (45%)- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes & Worksheets - Termly for each subject, only 1 Weighted Assignment will be used for
computing the CA mark
Semestral Assessments (SA) (55%) : End of Year Exams (No MYE due to HBL)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA1 WA2 SA1 WA3 WA4 SA2
Weighting 10% 10% - 15% 10% 55%
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Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects (2020)
(D&T, Art, FCE)
Weighted Assessment (WA)- Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, Quizzes & Worksheets - Termly for each subject, only 1 Weighted Assignment will be used for
computing CA mark
Semestral Assessments (SA) : Projects and Practical
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA1 WA2 SA1
D&T, ArtWeighting
20% 20% 60% - - -
WA3 WA4 SA2
FCEWeighting
- - - 15% 15% 70%
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Promotion Criteria
2Exp to 3Exp
Pass in English and 2 other subjects ORPass 5 subjects
*Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will be transferred to Sec 3NA
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Institutions of Higher Learning
(Degree)
Junior Colleges(2 Years) OR
Millenia Institute(3 Years)(GCE ‘A’Level Certificate)
GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate
Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria
Polytechnic
(Diploma)
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JC vs Polytechnic
Junior College Polytechnic
L1R5 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 ≤ 26
GCE A Level Diploma
Academic oriented Industry Oriented
Structured school system Flexible school system
University bound Career or university bound
More information can be found at:https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/booklet.pdf
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Considerations:Designing Subject Combinations Sec 3
Our students:Academic Strengths and Interests
Provision of a wide range of subjects toopen up more post-secondary educationoptions
Course entry requirements in JC/Poly
– required subjects
Availability of manpower
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S3 Express Subject Combination 2021
S/N Subjects
Core
Subjects
1 English Language
2 Mother Tongue Language / Higher Mother Tongue Language
3 Mathematics
4 Additional Mathematics
5 Humanities
SS/Geography Elective OR SS/History Elective
6 & 7 Choice of
Pure Physics and Pure Chemistry OR
Pure Chemistry and Pure Biology
Optional 8th
Subject
8
Students MAY choose to offer ONE of the following subjects:
• Pure Biology OR Pure Physics
• Computing
• POA
• English Literature
• Art
*This subject combination is tentative, as of 13 Aug 20. The final subject combination will be confirmed in Oct 20.
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Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 Overall results in 2020)
Triple Science
Biology, Chemistry,
Physics
Score at least 70% overall in Science AND
70% Overall Average overall in Math
Qualifying Criteria for Triple Science
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Qualifying Criteria for Subjects
Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2020)
Additional Mathematics Pass in Mathematics
English Literature Score at least 60% in English Literature
Computing Pass in Mathematics Selection will be based on performance in Mathematics and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).
Higher MTL Score at least 75% in MTL overall (for Sec 2 students not taking HMTL).
Art Score at least 60% in Art
POA Pass in MathematicsSelection will be based on the performance in Maths and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).
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Important Considerations in Selection
Important points to consider:
Interest in the subject-students tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in.
Competency in the subject-it’s a good indication that students can cope with the subject at a higher level
Understanding the demands of the subject.
Eg. Art is a coursework subject, which requires good time
management skills and consistent work;
Triple Science combination is academically rigorous and
requires students to be strong in Mathematics and Science.
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Activities Dates
Streaming Talk for Students 18 Aug, 1240-1350
Streaming Q&A Session for Parents (via Zoom) 22 Aug, 0900-0945
Sec 2 Mock Streaming Exercise (Familiarisation Exercise)
Start: 24 Aug, 1400End: 28 Aug, 1700
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 23 Oct, 0800End: 26 Oct, 1200
Release of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Results 3 Nov, 1200
Appeal of Sec 2 Streaming ExerciseStart: 3 Nov, 1200End: 4 Nov, 1200
Release of Sec 2 Streaming Appeal Results12 Nov, 1200
Important Dates for Streaming
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Q&A Session will be carried out via Zoom, on 22 Aug,0900.
Please RSVP via Parent Gateway, if you intend to attend
the online Q&A session.
The Zoom log-in details will be sent to parents who are
attending, via Parent Gateway, on 20 Aug.
You may send your queries for the Q&A via the QR code
below.
Q&A Session for Parents (via Zoom)on 22 Aug, 0900
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