2011 Meet the Parents Session - 3EXP (Year End)

Secondary 3 Express

Meet The Parents Session

Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 Programme OutlineProgramme Outline

Impact of latest MOE Direction Review of School Programmes for 3Exp Review of School Programmes for 3Exp

in 2011in 2011 Review of End-Year-Exam ResultReview of End-Year-Exam Result Progression (Post Secondary Progression (Post Secondary

Education)Education) Use of ICT for Teaching & Learning School Programmes for 2012School Programmes for 2012

What is next?

.Reaffirming Fundamentals..Reaffirming Fundamentals.

Develop Students Holistically Provide Many Pathways for all to Progress

PISA 2009: Science – 4th PISA 2009: Reading – 5th

TIMSS 2007: P4 Science - 1st

PIRLS – 4th

Preserve High Standards Careful Implementation is Key

Effective and EfficientPISA 2009: Mathematics – 2nd

TIMSS 2007: S2 Science - 1st TIMSS 2007: P4 Math – 2nd TIMSS 2007: S2 Math – 3rd

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Greater emphasis:• Student-Centricity• Developing whole person and citizen

Enabling students:Enabling students:Student-centric educationStudent-centric education

Enhancing partnerships:

Working with Parents and the Community

Empowering schools and educators:

School-based, teacher-led excellence

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Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011

AimAim Promote Promote

rugged outlook rugged outlook towards life towards life through through adventure adventure trainingtraining

Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011Sec 3 Adventure Camp 2011

Promote Promote camaraderie camaraderie among among studentsstudents

Identify leadersIdentify leaders

Sec 3 Extended ProgrammeSec 3 Extended Programme

AimsAimsTo prepare for GCE ‘O’ Level examsTo prepare for GCE ‘O’ Level examsTo bridge their learning gapsTo bridge their learning gaps

WhenWhenLast week of school & first week of Last week of school & first week of

November 2011November 2011

Sec 3 Express Sec 3 Express Academic PerformanceAcademic Performance

• % passes of Subjects% passes of Subjects

• Mean Subject Grade (MSG)Mean Subject Grade (MSG)

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

96.9 98.8

82.577.8 76.6

71.8

0

20

40

60

80

100

English Maths Sci(P,C)

20102011

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

83.8 81

100100

76.2

85.7

0

20

40

60

80

100

CL ML A Maths

20102011

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

67.9

85.3

32.9

80 76.285.7

0

20

40

60

80

100

SS,GE SS,HE Bio

20102011

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

100 94 100 97.7

80.5

60.9

0

20

40

60

80

100

Chem Phy POA

20102011

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

96.8

80 7585.7

42.1

85

0

20

40

60

80

100

D&T Art F&N

20102011

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

3.7 3.78

33.44 3.4

5.01

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

English E Maths Sci(P,C)

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

3.1

4.91

2.8 3.08 33.66

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

CL ML A Maths

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

3.9 3.87 4 4.034.5

5.27

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

SS,GE SS,HE POA

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

4

3.38 3.4 3.44 3.4 3.57

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

Bio Phy Chem

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Sec 3 Express End-of-Year Academic ResultsAcademic Results

3.94.6

4.3

3.57

4.2 4.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

D&T Art F&N

Target MSGActual MSG

Requirements for Admission to

Post-secondary Education

Admission Requirements to JCsAdmission Requirements to JCs

Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:

L1L1 English / Higher Mother TongueEnglish / Higher Mother TongueR2R2 Mathematics / ScienceMathematics / ScienceR3R3 Humanities/ Mathematics / ScienceHumanities/ Mathematics / ScienceR4R4 Humanities / Maths / ScienceHumanities / Maths / ScienceR5R5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T, Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T,

F&N, F&N, Music etc)Music etc)R6R6 Any other O Level subjectAny other O Level subject** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5)** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5) B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus pointB3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point

Polytechnics

Requirements for Admission to Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics Polytechnics (L1R2B2)(L1R2B2)

L1L1 English Language/ Higher English Language/ Higher MTMT

1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1)1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A MathsMaths or A Maths

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2)2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects)(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & TScience subjects, Art, D & T

Business-Related CoursesBusiness-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & TScience subjects, D & T

Best 2 Subjects (B2)Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjectsBest 2 other subjects

** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects

End of Year Meet The Parents Session

Use of ICT for Teaching & LearningUse of ICT for Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning LabLab

Equipped with latest technology to encourage Action Research & Lesson Study

Enable Video Conferencing within and beyond school campus

MOE Pilot Project Virtual MOE Pilot Project Virtual World World Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Virtual World Environment

A joint study on how learning can be made more meaning to students through the use of online 3E immersive virtual learning environments

Teachers worked closely with ETD and NIE Researchers to fine-tune pedagogical models and implementation strategies in the use of virtual environment for teaching and learning.

Sec 1 Geography students explored about Rivers and Map Reading

Sec 2 CL students explored 2 topics on HDB Estates and Oil Spill in designated virtual islands.

LIFE@Damai Sec LIFE@Damai Sec Mobile Learning TrailMobile Learning Trail

Interactive mobile trail designed by 80 students within the school campus and Bedok Reservoir

develop leadership skills among students through E4 Approach Exposing, Encouraging, Educating and Empowering

LLearn,earn, IInnovate,nnovate, FFind out & ind out & EExperiencexperience

School Programmes for 2012School Programmes for 2012

S4 PowerUp Series - Motivational & Study S4 PowerUp Series - Motivational & Study Skills WorkshopSkills Workshop

Study ProgrammeStudy Programme Night Study ProgrammeNight Study Programme D&T / F&N / Art / MT Intensive D&T / F&N / Art / MT Intensive

ProgrammesProgrammes June Extended ProgrammeJune Extended Programme

Our Children. Our Purpose. Our Future

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