PRCS SECONDARY 2 SUBJECT BRIEFING · 1. Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects OR 2. A pass percentage in 4 subjects ... More than 70% for core subjects (English, Maths, Science

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Moral Culture

Class Community✓ Class Rules & Expectations✓ Seating Arrangement✓ Affirmation Structures✓ Duty Roster

Moral Discipline

Class Routines✓ Class Rules & Expectations✓ Classroom Cleanliness✓ Logical Consequences ✓ Pastoral Care – individual

conferences/ counselling✓ Clear Class Structures &

Procedures✓ Forming Good Habits

TERM 1 CLASS ACTIVITIES & SCHOOL EVENTS

Term 1 Class Test 18 Feb – 1 MarCheering Competition 8 March (pm)Level Camp 13 to 15 MarchCross Country 5 April

Instructional Curriculum – Homework

Close and constant supervision by parentsare essential to ensure that your childcompletes the assigned work on time.Students are able to complete their work aslong as they manage their time well.

Instructional Curriculum – Tests, Examinations and Promotion Criteria

Instructional Curriculum – Tests, Examinations and Promotion Criteria

Secondary 2 Normal AcademicMOE Grading Scheme

Grade Start Mark1 75 and above2 70 - 743 65 - 694 60 - 645 50 - 59U Below 50

Promotion Status Criteria

Promoted to 3N(A) 1. Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 othersubjects OR

2. A pass percentage in 4 subjectsLaterally Transferred to 3E

1. Overall results 70% and above.2. More than 70% for core subjects(English, Maths, Science and MotherTongue).

Retained in 2NA does not obtain a Grade 5 or better in ELand 2 other subjects.

Instructional Curriculum

Promotion Criteria - Secondary 2NA

Pathways for Normal

(Academic) students

Pathways for N(A) students

‘N’ Level Exams

Sec 5NA

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Direct-entry-scheme-to-polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

ITE (NITEC)

MOE Promotion Criteria

Promotion to 5N(A)

• English + Math + best 3 subjects: 19 points or less

• All must be grade 5 or better

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

THROUGH TRAIN PROGRAMME FOR N(A) STUDENTS

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1-year programme that offers a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to better prepare polytechnic-bound N(A) students for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses.

an alternative to the Sec 5 year

PFP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP

• More than 80% of polytechnic courses will be offered under the PFP

• Caters to top 10% of Sec 4NA cohort• 1200 places set aside each year• PFP offered by all five polytechnics

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

PFP eligibility from GCE ‘N’ level results: English, Math, best 3 subjects and raw aggregate score of 12 points or better

Science & Technology Poly Course Type

Min Req’dGrades

English Language Syllabus A 3Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3One of the following subjects:

3

- Science(Physics,Chemistry)- Science(Physics, Biology)- Science(Chemistry, Biology)- Food & Nutrition- Design & TechnologyAny two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

Non-Science & Technology Poly Course Type

Min Req’d

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3One of the following subjects:

3

- Principles of Accounts- Literature in English- History- Combined Humanities- ArtAny two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

Aggregate Score and Subject Grade Req’ts

All 5 Subjects, including Maths and English, must be grade 3 or better.

Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

THROUGH TRAIN PROGRAMME FOR N(A) STUDENTS

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The DPP is a pathway for N(A) students who do well in their ‘N’ levels to benefit from hands-on and experiential learning at the ITE by enrolling in a Higher Nitec programme immediately after Sec 4.

Under the DPP, students enrol in a two-year Higher Niteccourse at the ITE, which subsequently guarantees a place in a mapped polytechnic diploma course subject to them meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements.

Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

DPP eligibility:(i) ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 19

points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE N-Level exams; and (ii) the following subject-specific requirements:

Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology Higher Nitec DPP Courses

Min Req’dGrade

English Language Syllabus A 4

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4

Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5

Aggregate Score and Subject Grade Req’ts

DPP eligibility:(i) ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 19

points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE N-Level exams; and (ii) the following subject-specific requirements:

Business & Services / Hospitality Higher NitecDPP Courses

Min Req’dGrade

English Language Syllabus A 3

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4

Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5

Aggregate Score and Subject Grade Req’ts

Qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) for students progressing to the polytechnics under the DPP

Aggregate Score and Subject Grade Req’ts

Higher Nitec DPP Courses Progress to first year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma course

Progress to second year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma course

Applied Sciences* ITE raw GPA ≥ 2.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)

N.A.

Engineering or Info-Communications Technology*

ITE raw GPA ≥ 2.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)

ITE raw GPA ≥ 3.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)

Business & Services ITE raw GPA ≥ 3.0 points (excluding CCA bonus points)

N.A.

*pass a Math elective at the ITE

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To find out more about DPP: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-desFrequently Asked Questions about DPP: http://www.ifaq.gov.sg/ITE/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx#FAQ_3508

To find out more about PFP:https://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFPFrequently Asked Questions about PFP: https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_faqs.html

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Role of CCA

Bonus points for entry to post-secondary

institutions

Student must first qualify for PFP or DPP entry

requirements

Helps to lower the aggregate for admission

Role of CCA

Role of CCA

At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according to Excellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Technical Education (JC/Poly/ITE).

Co-Curricular Attainment

Details

Excellent (2 bonus points)

Student who attains a minimum Level 3 in all four domains with at least a Level 4 in one domain.

Good (1 bonus point)

Student who attains a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following: i. At least Level 2 in three domains; ii. ii. At least Level 2 in one domain and at least Level 3 in another

domain; or iii. iii. At least Level 4 in one domain

Fair Student’s attainment in co-curricular will not translate into any bonus points.

Useful linksInformation about LEAPS 2.0

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/co-curricular-activities/leaps-2.pdf

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