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

Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Meet The Parents Session

Meet-The-Parents Session Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 2011

Programme OutlineProgramme Outline Impact of latest MOE Direction Review of School Programmes for 3NA in Review of School Programmes for 3NA in

20112011 Mother Tongue Language ReviewMother Tongue Language Review Sec 3 N(A) Academic PerformanceSec 3 N(A) Academic Performance Criteria for Promotion (Sec 4NA to 5NA)Criteria for Promotion (Sec 4NA to 5NA) Progression (Post Secondary Education)Progression (Post Secondary Education) Use of ICT for Teaching & Learning School Programmes for 2012School Programmes for 2012

Impact of latest MOE Direction

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

Aligning the Co-curriculumAligning the Co-curriculum

Academic Curriculum Co-curriculum

Total Curriculum

DOE

21CC Student Outcomes

LEAPS Grading (2014)

Confident person Self-directed learner Concerned citizen Active contributor

Approach to Design and Deliver the Co-Approach to Design and Deliver the Co-CurriculumCurriculum

How

Why Philosophy

What 21st Century Student Outcomes

Confident personSelf-directed learnerActive contributor Concerned citizen

Principles

Programme Domains

a) Provide breadth of experiencesb) Ensure development and progressionc) Provide challenge and enjoymentd) Promote social bonding and integratione) Consider available resources and safety

CCA Programmes (UG, Sports, PA, C&S)Leadership Development ProgrammesService to Community ProgrammesEnrichment and Lifeskills Programmes

Programme DomainsProgramme DomainsCCA Programmes•Development of skills in a CCA of

the student’s choice•Sports & Games•Uniformed Groups•Performing Arts•Clubs and Societies

Student Leadership Development Programmes•Training, workshops•Leadership opportunities

• Project-level (e.g. student-initiated projects)

• Class, Level, House, Student Council/Prefects, CCA

Service to Community Programmes

•Community Involvement Programme activities

•Service Learning•Joint activities with CDC,

community organisation•Overseas Service Learning/CIP

Enrichment and Lifeskills Programmes

•For breadth and overall balance •Enrichment activities•Lifeskills Programmes (e.g. Career

Seminars, WEP)•Internationalisation programmes

Some School Some School Programmes for Programmes for Sec 3NA in 2011Sec 3NA in 2011

• Sec 3 Adventure Camp

• Sec 3 Extended Programme

• Sec 3 N(A) Elective Modules

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 ‘N’ Level To prepare for GCE ‘N’ Level

examsexamsTo bridge their learning gapsTo bridge their learning gaps

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

of Novemberof November

Elective Modules for NA/NTElective Modules for NA/NT

To extend and build on the learning To extend and build on the learning objectives of existing N(A)/N(T) objectives of existing N(A)/N(T) subjectssubjects

To introduce students to a course of To introduce students to a course of study in post-secondary educationstudy in post-secondary education

To expose students to possible career To expose students to possible career paths.paths.

Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language ReviewReview

What is new? Use of proficiency descriptors to guide

teaching and testing Emphasis on interactive communication

skillsWhat will change? Teaching, learning and examsHow is this better? Foster interactive communication Enhance motivation and relevance Greater support for MTL learning and usage

2010 Mother Tongue ReviewNurturing Active Learners and Proficient User

All the current Sec 1 pupils have been introduced to the new syllabus this year

To create conducive MTL environment - $45 million for schools and MTL Promotion

Committees in next 5 years

SchoolsSchools MTL Promotion CommitteesMTL Promotion Committees

MTL FortnightsMTL Fortnights• • Extend learning outside Extend learning outside

class and beyond schoolclass and beyond school• • Harness expertise of Harness expertise of

parents and communityparents and community

More MTL enrichmentMore MTL enrichment• • Language campsLanguage camps• • Immersion tripsImmersion trips• • Reading programmesReading programmes

Work with schools during MTL Work with schools during MTL FortnightsFortnights• • Rally community organisations’Rally community organisations’ supportsupport- Develop more learning - Develop more learning resourcesresources- Engage and support parents- Engage and support parents- Explore TV programmes for- Explore TV programmes for childrenchildren

GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

Paper 1 : 60 mark/30%Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 120 wordsSection B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 240 words

Paper 2: 60 mark/30%Section A - Cloze Passage (10 mark/5%) (10 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (20 mark/10%) (10 MCQs) Section C – Comprehension (40 mark/20%) (8 Questions)

Paper 3 : 80 mark/40%Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%)

Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%)Section C – Conversation (20 mark/10%)

Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%)

New Examination Format for Chinese Language (wef 2012)

GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

Paper 1 : 60 mark/30%Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 100 wordsSection B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 200 words

Paper 2: 60 mark/30%Section A - Fill in the blank (10 mark) (5 Questions) Proverbs & Idioms (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Cloze Passage (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Comprehension (10 mark) (5 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (30 mark) (8 Open ended questions)

Paper 3 : 80 mark/40%Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%)

Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%)Section C – Conversation(20 mark/10%)

Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%)

New Examination Format for Malay Language (wef 2012)

Sec 3 N(A) Academic Sec 3 N(A) Academic PerformancePerformance

• % passes of Subjects% passes of Subjects

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

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

92.7 94.4

81.3 80.6 75

59.7

0

20

40

60

80

100

English Maths Sci(P,C)

20102011

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

82.4 77

97.7 91.3

65.2

45

0

20

40

60

80

100

CL ML A Maths

20102011

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

36.7

21.713.9

43.9

56.3

35.9

0

20

40

60

80

100

SS,GE SS,HE POA

20102011

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

71.4

85.4

72.7

90100 100

0

20

40

60

80

100

D&T Art F&N

20102011

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

3.94.45

3.13.7

2.9

4.82

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

English E Maths Sci(P,C)

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

3.3

4.55

3.4 3.37

4.2

5.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

CL ML A Maths

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

4

5.7

4.2

5.1

3.3

5.22

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

SS,GE SS,HE POA

Target MSGActual MSG

Sec 3 NA End-of-YearSec 3 NA End-of-YearAcademic ResultsAcademic Results

3.6 3.833.5 3.57 3.5 3.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

D&T Art F&N

Target MSGActual MSG

Criteria for Criteria for Promotion fromPromotion from

Sec 4 NA to Sec 5 NASec 4 NA to Sec 5 NA

Promotion Criteria for Promotion Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N Sec 4N to Sec 5N

a) Aggregate of 19 points or less in a) Aggregate of 19 points or less in English, Maths and Best 3 subjects English, Maths and Best 3 subjects (ELMAB3) in GCE N level (ELMAB3) in GCE N level examination; andexamination; and

b) EL b) EL less than or equal less than or equal Grade 5, i.e. Grade 5, i.e. must pass EL.must pass EL.

Progression to ITE’s Progression to ITE’s Higher Nitec CoursesHigher Nitec Courses

Students with ELMAB3 Students with ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or less in aggregate of 19 points or less in GCE N level examination, with GCE N level examination, with at least a Grade 4 in EL and at least a Grade 4 in EL and Maths, have an alternative Maths, have an alternative option of enrolling in a Higher option of enrolling in a Higher Nitec course at ITE.Nitec course at ITE.

Progression OpportunitiesProgression Opportunities

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

Use of ICT for Use of ICT for Teaching & LearningTeaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning LabTeaching & Learning Lab Equipped with latest

technology to encourage Action Research & Lesson Study

Enable Video Conferencing within and beyond school campus

MOE Pilot Project Virtual WorldMOE Pilot Project Virtual World Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Virtual World EnvironmentStrategies 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 SecLIFE@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

Programmes for Programmes for 20122012

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 Bridging ProgrammeBridging Programme NA/NT Elective Modules - Part IINA/NT Elective Modules - Part II

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