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CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)
中正中学(义顺)
2021 Secondary 3 Express Subject Combination
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
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%
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%
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
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)
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
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
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.
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
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).
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.
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
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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