CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)

中正中学(义顺)

2022 Secondary 3NA Subject Combination Briefing

14 August, 20210945-1030

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Briefing Outline

1. Assessment Weightings, Promotion Criteria

2. Important Considerations in Selection

3. Subject Combination for Sec 3NA (2022) & Qualifying Criteria

4. Important Dates for S2 Streaming

Annex

1. Qualifying Criteria for OOS subjects

2. Post-secondary Education Routes & Admission Criteria

Assessment Weightings (2021)(EL, MTL, Science, Math, Hist, Geog, Lit, Art)

Weighted Assessment (WA) (40%)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term

Summative Assessment (SA) (60%) - Mid-Year Examination (20%) - End-of-Year Examination (40%)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1 WA3 WA4 SA2

Weighting 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 40%

Assessment Weightings for Modular Subjects (2021)

(D&T, FCE)

Weighted Assessment (WA)- Class Test, Project, Graded Assignment or Quiz - Only 1 WA will be used for computing the marks per term

Summative Assessment (SA): Projects and Practical

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA1 WA2 SA1

FCEWeighting

15% 15% 70%

WA3 WA4 SA2

D&TWeighting

15% 15% 70%

Promotion Criteria

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2NA to 3NA

Pass in English and 2 other subjects

OR

Pass 4 subjects

Lateral Transfer

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2NA to 3Exp

Score 70% or higher in the overall % of all subjects combined

AND Deemed able to cope with the Express

Course as assessed by subject teachers and school.

Out-of-Stream (OOS) Subjects

• Every student is unique and possesses different

strengths. Taking subjects at a higher academic level can

help students nurture their strengths and give them

more opportunities throughout their educational

journey, so that they are more engaged in learning.

• Students in N(A) courses can take OOS subjects (Exp-

Level) at Secondary 3, to build a stronger foundation in

subjects that they are good at.

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Benefits of OOS Subjects

• Taking OOS subjects allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.

• A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would ensure students are better prepared for various post-secondary progression pathways (e.g. to ITE and Polytechnic).

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Important Considerations in Selection

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Important points to consider:

Interest in the subject-students tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in.

Competency in the subject-it’s a good indication that students can cope with the subject at a higher level

Understanding the demands of the subject

Eg. Art, D&T and NFS are coursework subjects, which require

good time management skills and consistent work.

S3 N(A) Subject Combination 2022(Tentative)

SN Subjects

Students can choose

6 or 7 subjects

1 English Language (NA or Express)2 Mother Tongue Language (NA or Express)3 Mathematics (NA or Express)

4Humanities

Choice of SS/Geo Elective ORSS/Hist Elective

5Science (Physics and Chemistry) (NA OR Express) or

Science (Chemistry and Biology) (NA)

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Art ORDesign and Technology ORPrinciples of Accounts OR

Nutrition and Food Science

7 Additional Mathematics

This subject combination is tentative, as of 14 Aug 21. The final subject combination will be confirmed on 29 Oct 21.

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Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2021)

Art Score at least 60% in Art

Design & Technology Score at least 60% in D&T

Principles of Accounts Pass in MathematicsSelection will be based on the performance in Maths and subjected to course vacancy (40 maximum).

Additional Maths (NA)Score at least 65% in Mathematics (NA) ORPass in Mathematics (Exp)

Nutrition and Food Science

Selection will be based on the performance in FCE and subjected to course vacancy.

Qualifying Criteria for Subjects

Checking of Visualization Skills

Subject Visualization Checks

D&TIn Basic Isometric Drawing for Geometric Shapes

Art In Observational Drawing

The drawing-based visualization checks will allow the school to assess the students’ level of visualization skill, so as to help them make an informed decision to offer Art or D&T at Upper Secondary.

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Important Dates for S2 Streaming

Activities Dates

Streaming Talk for Students 17 Aug

Sec 2 Mock Streaming Exercise (Familiarisation Exercise)

Start: 23 AugEnd: 27 Aug

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Start: 29 OctEnd: 1 Nov

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Results

10 Nov

Appeal of Sec 2 Streaming ExerciseStart: 10 NovEnd: 11 Nov

Release of Sec 2 Streaming Appeal Results

18 Nov

Q&A Session

1. School Leaders & HODs, ECG Counsellors, CCHY2. Mr Mark Lim, Senior Teacher (Physics), NYJC3. Ms Teo Phay Hoon, Deputy Director, NYP4. Ms Alexis Cai, Head, Marketing Promotions, ITE

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Annex

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Subject Criteria (based on Sec 2 OVERALL results in 2021)

English Language (Express)

Non-SBB: Score at least 75% in English Language (NA) AND 60% Overall

SBB: Pass in English Language (Exp)

Chinese Language (Express)

Non-SBB: Score at least 75% in Chinese Language (NA) AND 60% Overall

SBB: Pass in Chinese Language (Exp)

Malay Language (Express)

Non-SBB: Score at least 75% in Malay Language (NA) AND 60% Overall

SBB: Pass in Malay Language (Exp)

Mathematics (Express)

Non-SBB: Score at least 75% in Mathematics (NA) AND 60% Overall

SBB: Pass in Mathematics (Exp)

Science (Phy/Chem) (Express)

Non-SBB: Score at least 75% in Science (NA) AND 60% Overall

SBB: Pass in Science (Exp)

Qualifying Criteria for OOS Subjects

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Education Routes Details CertificationQualifying Criteria

(based on GCE N-Level Exams)

PolytechnicFoundation

Programme (PFP)

1-Yr Foundation +

3-Yr PolyDiploma

i. ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) ≤12; ANDii. Meet the subject-specific course requirements (refer to PFP website-Slide18)

Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

2-Yr Higher Nitec +

2-Yr PolyDiploma

ELMAB3≤19 ANDGrp 1: EL ≤ 4,MA ≤ 4,any 3 other subjects≤5Grp 2: EL ≤ 3,MA ≤ 4,any 3 other subjects≤5

Sec 5N 1 Year GCE O-LevelELMAB3≤19, ANDAll 5 subjects≤5

ITE2-Yr Nitec +

2-Yr/3-Yr Higher Nitec

Nitec/Higher Nitec

3 GCE ‘N’ passes, with pre-requisites for certain courses

Post-Secondary Education:Courses and Qualifying Criteria

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

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Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

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Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

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Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

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Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

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Qualifying Criteria to Polytechnic

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More information can be found at:

For PFP

https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

For DPP

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-dpp/

For ITE

https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/