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Sec 2 N(T) Streaming Talk

13 April 2018

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE (2NT)

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WELCOME

STREAMING TALK

ELECTIVE SHARING ON D&T

ELECTIVE SHARING ON ART

ELECTIVE SHARING ON EBS

Q & A

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Communications with Parents

• Beta Version will be rolled out to ALL schools in October 2018

• Features include Getting updates on school programmes and

events, including photographs, etc Parents signing up for school events Giving consent for learning journeys Updating travel declaration Making payments

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How to sign up?

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Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students

ITE Nitec courses

ITE EAEConducted before N(T)-Level

examinations, students submit up to 3 course choices

N(T)-Level

Joint Intake ExerciseConducted after N(T)-Level

results are released, students submit up to 12 course choices

Current Landscape

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Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students

ITE Nitec courses

ITE EAEConducted before N(T)-Level

examinations, students submit up to 3 course choices

N(T)-Level

Current Landscape

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• Before taking the N-level examinations,your child would be able to apply for upto 3 courses which s/he may like to enrolinto.

• Take into consideration your child’sinterest level and ability for the course(s)

• If the student have received a conditionaloffer through ITE EAE, s/he must stillmeet the minimum entry requirements(MERs) for his/her N-level results for thecourse in order to confirm a place.

Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students

ITE Nitec courses

N(T)-Level

Joint Intake ExerciseConducted after N(T)-Level

results are released, students submit up to 12 course choices

Current Landscape

• To be done after the N-levelresults have been released

• No prior reservation of a spot for the student in any course

• A student would hand in a list of Top 12 choices which s/he would like to be enrolled in, based on the results s/he has received.

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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students

ITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses

ITE EAEConducted

before N(A)-Level

examinations, students submit up to 3 course

choices

N(A)-Level

Joint Intake Exercise

Conducted afterN(A)-Level results

are released, students submit up to 12 course

choices

PFP Admissions

ExerciseConducted after

N(A)-Level examinations,

students submit up to 5 course

choices

DPP Admissions

ExerciseConducted after

N(A)-Level results are released,

students submit up to 12 course

choices

Current Landscape

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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students

DPP courses

N(A)-Level

DPP Admissions

ExerciseConducted after

N(A)-Level results are released,

students submit up to 12 course

choices

Current Landscape

• To qualify: EMB3 19 points or better(to do well for English & Maths + related subjects)

• The Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)prepares Sec 4 N(A) students for progression into selected poly diploma courses via a two-year Higher Nitec course at the ITE

• Guaranteed a place in one of the poly diploma courses that are mapped to their Higher Nitec course, if students complete their Higher Nitec courses and attain the required minimum qualifying Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA) scores

• Available courses:i) Applied Sciences – Chemical Technologyii) Engineeringiii) Info-Comm Technologyiv) Business & services

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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students

PFP courses

N(A)-Level

PFP Admissions

ExerciseConducted after

N(A)-Level examinations,

students submit up to 5 course

choices

Current Landscape

• To qualify: EMB3 19 points or better• The Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP):

A one-year programme that offers a practice-orientedcurriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to betterprepare polytechnic-bound N(A) students for entryinto the relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses.

Students need to pass all the modules to enrol intothe Poly course officially the following year.

More than 80% of Polytechnic Diploma courses will beoffered

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Streaming YearStreaming at the end of Secondary 2 is an important crossroad.

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ParentsClass Mentors

Subject TeachersIP HODs

Year HeadsPupil Development

Team

Knowing the Child

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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MY CHILD MAKES AN OPTION?

• Factors to consider when making an option

• The subjects that are offered• Streaming Process

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Before Making Decisions …

• Child’s strengths, interests, aspirations and post-secondary options

• Results at Secondary 1 and 2

Subject combination must equip your child with the passion, self-confidence and the belief

to progress to more advanced levels after OPSS.

There must be positive outcomes – student engagement and achievement.

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Sec 3 Subjects offered (Normal Technical)

EnglishMother TongueMathematicsScienceComputer ApplicationsArtDesign and TechElements of Business Skills

Choose 1

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SEC 3 Subject combinations 2018The 6-subject CombinationsSubjects

1. English 6. Elective Subject

Art

OR

Design & Technology

OR

Elements of Business Skills

2. Mother Tongue

3. Mathematics

4. Science

5. Computer Applications

Allocation of subjectsThe allocation of subjects is based on the following:• Students’ choice(s)• Students’ overall academic performance at Secondary 2• Teachers’ inputs and recommendations• Available resources

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Streaming Process

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1 Streaming talk for parents 13 April2 Online interest survey for students Mid-July

3 Streaming briefing for students Mid-October

4 Online submission of choices End of October

5 Processing of choices End of October

6 Release of streaming results Early November

7 Appeals Mid-November

8 Release of appeal results End of November

9 Release of Sec 3 class lists End of December

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To ensure your child gets into his/her choice subject combination

Consistent hard work

Choose wisely (in consultation with parents)

CA1 15%

SA1 25%

CA2 15%

SA2 45%

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Sharing on Elective Subjects

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Elective Sharing on

D&T

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Design & Technology

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What is Design & Technology?

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Develop ‘Design’ related dispositions. Empathy, sensitivity, embrace complexities.

Foster positive values Confidence, tenacity, pride

Cultivate the following: Creative, critical and reflective thinking Decision making skills

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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Aims:

Section A: Knowledge with understanding. Understand, apply design process. Project Management

Section B: Design Thinking Skills. Generate ideas Research, analyse info for decision making.

Section C: Design Manipulating skills. Sketch, build mock-ups to explore ideas. Prototype design solution.

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Subject Content:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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‘NT’ Assessment:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Paper Assessment Mode Duration Weighting

1 Written Paper 1 hr 30%

2 Design Project 20 wks 70%

Regular & consistent work

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Demands of D&T:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Time Management skills.

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Possible Progression:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

ITE – EL R2 B2 Engineering related courses

(Electrical, electronics, Civil, Marine, mechanical, mechatronics, etc.)

Engineering with Business, Security systems integration, Facility Management, Space Design Technology.

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Elective Sharing on

ART

Art as “NT” Level Subject

Upper Secondary Art

Overview of NT Upper Sec ArtWhat do you learn?

What is being measured (assessed)?

How much is expected?

Where can “NT” Level Art lead to?

What do you get to learn?Painting (Watercolour / oil / acrylic /

digital)Papercut / BatikIntermediate to Advanced illustration

skills, to be applied in: Fashion / Costume illustration Narrative illustration

Content

NT level Illustrations

Content

What will be provided to help you learn?

Resources

Equipment DSLR Camera, computer, illustration

sensor tabletsMaterials 72-Colour pencils, pastels, charcoal Watercolour, acrylic, oil paint Illustration markers Art, Design, Illustration Books

Example: 72 colour pencils

Resources

How Much Is Expected?

Assessment

6 periods per week + remedialPaper 1: Portfolio (60%) Done over 6 months CONSISTENT effort (no last minute)

Paper 2: Art Task (40%) Question / Theme given ten weeks

before exam 3-hour paper

Consistencyand Commitment

Coursework

Where can “NT” level Art lead to?

Assessment

ITE (Nitec or Higher Nitec) Design-based courses

Poly Design-based courses

Fine Art Institutions Fine Arts, Design-based courses

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Elective Sharing on

EBS

EBS

Singapore population (as of Oct 2016):5.7 million people(http://www.worldometers.info)

EVERY YEAR (ON AVERAGE)

15 million tourists

Spend 20+ billion dollars

Topics in EBS

EBS LESSONS

Basic Marketing

and

Customer Relations

EBS LESSONSThe syllabus enables students to develop:• basic understanding of business activities in the

travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries; • basic marketing concepts and customer relations

skills;• basic employability skills for work in the travel and

tourism, hospitality and retail industries;

EBS LESSONS

The syllabus seeks to develop in students:• analytical and evaluative skills, and the ability

to make judgments; and • self and relationship management, social

awareness and responsible decision making.

EBS GCE ‘N’ Level Examination Format

Paper 1 Written 60% 1h 30 mins

Paper 2 Coursework 40% 20 hrs over 3 mths

(Coursework is research focused and done in the computer room during curriculum time)

ITE offers a wide range of courses related to the service industry. (Retail, Tourism, F&B and etc)

BEYOND EBS

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Thank You very much for joining us for the Sec 2 Streaming Talk

for Parents!

Have a great evening~

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