2 Exp - Tampines Secondary School

Parent Engagement Talk
(2 Express)
by
Mdm Chong Mong Leng
Head of Department (Mother Tongue Languages)
1 April 2016
Key Personnel
Appointment
HOD Science
SSD
SH Geography
Asst Year Head
Lead Teacher Chemistry
ECG Counsellor
Key Personnel
Mr. Victor Ng
Mdm Zarinah
Miss Rafidah
Miss Chong Nget Fong
Ms Julie Koh
Ms Yuen Kwai Heng
Level Support
Appointment
Sec 2 Year Head
Key Personnel
Mr Gary Sng
Sec 2 Level Curriculum Head
Ms Shen Simin
Sec 2 Level Discipline Master
Mr Farhan
2 Express Form Teachers
Class
2E1
2E2
2E3
2E4
Form Teachers
Mdm Nurliyana Bte Hassan
Mr Sng Ah Soon
Mr Prinya Lovajana
Ms Chan Wan Yin
Ms Hamisah Bte Shekh Nahji
Fadilah Binte Abdul Wahid
Ms Eng Siew Thong Melissa
Mdm Faridah Bte Kassim
Briefing Outline
• Education Progression and Pathways
• Sec 2 Subject Matching Exercise
• School Support
• Parental Involvement
•Q&A
Education
Progression
and
Pathways
Secondary School
Curriculum
Spiral Curriculum
that reinforces
learning from sec 1
to sec 4
Sec 1
Sec 2
Sec 3
Sec 4
Education Progression
Promotion Criteria to Sec 3
Secondary 2 Express to Secondary 3 Express
- A pass will be given to all students that have a pass in EL and
attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects.
- A fail will be given to all students that do not have a pass in EL
and/or do not attain an overall mark of 50% or more in all
subjects.
Begin with the end in mind
Requirements for admission to
Junior College (2-year course)
L1R5 ≤ 20 points
Requirements for admission to
Millennia Institute (3-year course)
L1R4 ≤ 20 points
Subject Requirements for JC/MI
2016
Junior College
Cut-off points
English
2 best subjects
(Not HMT)
2 relevant subjects
Admission Criteria for
Polytechnics
ELR2B2
Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better
Aviation Management
2015 COP: 13 points (ELR2B2)
EL: A1 – D7
EM: A1 – C6
SCI/D&T: A1 – C6
Information & Digital Tech
2015 COP: 17 points (ELR2B2)
EL: A1 – D7
EM: A1 – C6
ANY 3 other subjects
: A1 – C6
SEC 2 SUBJECT
MATCHING EXERCISE
Objectives of Subject Matching
Exercise
• To give every student the most appropriate
subject combination to develop his/her
abilities, interests and potential to the fullest.
• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.
Considerations for
Subject Offerings
1. Subject requirements and options for Junior
College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.
2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on
analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’
& students feedback).
3. Availability of school resources.
Subject Matching Exercise
Process
1. All students are offered subjects based on
consideration of merit (by overall sec 2
performance), interest and aptitude (by relevant
sec 2 subjects)
2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class
size of 8 – 10 students, depending on the nature of
the subject.
SUBJECT COMBINATION
FOR
SEC 3
EXPRESS
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
8 Subjects (3 Pure Sciences Combination)
2 Language subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Languages
2 Mathematics subjects
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
3 Science subjects
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
1 Humanities subject
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
7 Subjects (2 Pure Sciences Combination)
2 Language subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Languages
1 Mathematics subject
Elementary Mathematics
2 Science subjects
Physics and Chemistry or
Biology and Chemistry
1 Humanities subject
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
1 Elective subject
Note:
1. SSG and Geog cannot be
offered together
2. Art and DT cannot be
offered together
Additional Mathematics or
Literature or
Geography or
Art or
Design & Technology
3Express Subject Combination
(Tentative)
7 Subjects (Combined Science Combination)
2 Language subjects
English Language
Mother Tongue Languages
1 Mathematics subject
Elementary Mathematics
1 Science subjects
Science (Physics / Chemistry) or
Science (Biology / Chemistry)
1 Humanities subject
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or
Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)
2 Elective subjects
Note:
1. SSG and Geog cannot be
offered together
2. Art and DT cannot be
offered together
Additional Mathematics or
Literature or
Geography or
Art or
Design & Technology
SCIENCE
Example:
Tampines JC Science Subject Combination
5 H2 Chemistry, 3 Physics, 2 Biology
No H2 Physics and Biology Combination
No Triple Science because of 4th contrasting subject
Entry Requirement in NUS
Faculty
Entry Requirements
Medicine H2 pass in Chemistry And either
Bio Or Physics
Dentistry Good H2 pass in Chemistry And
Bio Or Physics
Pharmacy Good H2 pass in Chemistry And
Bio Or Physics Or Math
Last modified on 23 March 2016 Source: NUS Website
Applied Science
Media and
Design
Engineering
Built Environment
Information
and digital
technology
Pass in
Biology
Chemistry
Pass
Physics
Sc (Phy/Chem)
Sc (Chem/Bio)
Polytechnic courses that require components of Science
Maritime
Studies
Health
Sciences
MATHEMATICS
TPSS Math Combination
JC/MI Math Subjects
Mathematics
Mathematics
H1
Mathematics &
Additional
Mathematics
Mathematics
H2
Key facts of
MATHEMATICS
• Compulsory subject of GCE O-level Examination
• Admission to post-secondary institutions:
JC/MI: Minimum grade of D7
Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most courses
• ITE Higher Nitec courses: Minimum grade of D7 for
most courses
Key facts of
ADD MATHEMATICS
• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful.
• Admission to JC/MI:
 not a compulsory subject for
computation of L1R5 (JC) or L1R4 (MI)
• Admission to Polytechnic:
 not a compulsory subject for computation
of ELR2B2
HUMANITIES
From O-Level to A Level
O-Level
A-Level (H1/H2/H3)
Combined
Humanities
Pure Geography
Pure Literature
Geography
History
Literature
Theatre Studies &
Drama
From O-Level to Polytechnic
O-Level
Combined
Humanities
Pure Geography
Pure Literature
Polytechnic Courses
Accountancy & Finance
Banking & Financial Services
Business Management
Mass Communications
Hospitality & Resort Mgt
Marketing
Sports & Wellness Mgt
Media Studies
Psychology
Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses,
students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.
Subject Matching Exercise
Timeline
Release of
Mid-Year
Exam
Subject
talk
May
(Term 2
Week 6)
May
(Term 2
Week 9)
Subject
talk
Online
Subject
Matching
Exercise
Subject
Matching
Exercise
Result and
Appeal
October October
October
November
End-ofYear
Exam
School Support
SkillsFuture
• Develop fullest potential
• Realise one’s aspirations
• Attain mastery of skills
A mindset of continually
striving towards greater
excellence through knowledge,
application and experience
Homework Policy
The purpose of assigning homework to
students is to help them consolidate their
learning and to adequately prepare them
for the next stage of their learning.
Assessment Structure
CA1
SA1
MST
Mid-Year
Exam
[15%]
CA2
[25%]
[15%]
MST
SA2
[45%]
Alternative End-of-Year
Assessment
Exam
MCs are to be submitted if students
are absent from assessments
Assessment Period
Term/Week
Date
Event
Term 2
Week 7,8
29 Apr
2 May – 12 May
Mid-Year
Examination
Term 3
Week 6
Term 4
Week 2
2 Aug – 5 Aug
Milestone Test 2
21 Sep – 22 Sep
29 Sep – 7 Oct
End-Of-Year
Examination
Students will be dismissed from school after the last assessment paper for the day.
Parental
Involvement
Curriculum Timetable
Curriculum Timetable
Co-Curriculum Timetable
Co-Curriculum Activities
Stand-Down
15 April
(Fri)
CCA will resume after Mid-Year Examination.
Parental Support
- Communicate with your child daily.
- Communicate with your child’s FTs and Subject teachers
to find out more about his/ her progress in school.
- Monitor your child’s learning, homework completion and
usage of digital devices.
- Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her
to have ample revision time and rest.
- Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her
learning.
- Ensuring that your child takes part in all school activities
such as Co-Curricular Activities and school events.
The 5 ‘A’s Approach
1st A
Attendance
2nd A
Attire
3rd A
Attention
4th A
Assignment
5th A
Attitude
Guidance and Information
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Important Websites
ecareers.sg – https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp
ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/
Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme –
https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
Direct Poly Admission (DPA)
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dpa/overview
Direct JC Admission (DSA)
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-jc/overview
Coming up……
Sec 2 Experiential Camp
24-26 May 2016
THANK YOU
Q&A
Website
http://www.tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/
Telephone 6783 5423