Upper Secondary (O-level) Subject Combination Information Session for Sec 2 Josephians 13 Oct 2015
Opening Remarks
Grouping of students based on subject combinations rather than by abilities
Criterion-referenced first then academic ranking by merit
Norm of 8 subjects
Every boy gets a chance to offer at least 7 subjects:
English Language + Mother Tongue 2 Sciences 2 Mathematics 1 Humanities (Combined Humanities)
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Promotion to Sec 3 (O)
Criteria for Promotion to Sec 3 (O-Level): Pass English Language and at least 3 other subjects and At least 50% in the average overall performance of all examinable 3 academic subjects
L1S4
Components of L1S4
L1: English * S1: Mathematics S2: Science S3: Geography / History S4: Any best 1 of the following: Geography/ History MTL / HMTL / NTIL or an approved Foreign Language in lieu of MTL or 3rd Language / CSP / MSP NOTE: * English (comprises English Language + Literature ) – weighting of 1.5 4
Sec 3 Subjects (O-Level) Languages
• English Language • MT Language (Higher / Express) • Non-Tamil Indian Language (NTIL)* • Foreign Language in lieu of MTL*
Mathematics
• Elementary Mathematics • Additional Mathematics
Humanities
• Combined Humanities – (a) Social Studies + Elective History (b) Social Studies + Elective Geography • Geography • History • Literature
Science
• Chemistry • Physics • Biology
Others
• Art / Higher Art • Music / Higher Music • Third Language* – e.g. German, Bahasa Indonesia, etc. • Malay Sp Programme / Chinese Sp Programme*
* Subjects offered outside SJI
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Sec 3 Subject Groupings (O) 7 SUBJECTS
8 SUBJECTS
8 SUBJECTS
a) b) c) d)
a) b) c) d)
a) b) c) d)
2 Languages 2 Maths 2 Science 1 Humanities
2 Languages 2 Maths 2 Science 2 Humanities
2 Languages 2 Maths 3 Science 1 Humanities
CRITERIA
CRITERIA
Overall % (L1S4): ≥ 60%
Overall % (L1S4):≥ 60%
L1R3B1 Aggregate: ≤ 18 points with R3 of at least 60% for each of the following: (1) Maths, (2) Science (3) Relevant Humanities* opting
L1R3B1 Aggregate: ≤ 18 points with R3 of at least 60% for each of the following: (1) Maths, (2) Science* (3) Relevant Humanities opting
* ONE chosen Humanities: ≥ 70% (Overall)
*Science: ≥ 70% (Overall) 6
SEC 3 SUBJECT OPTIONS (O) 8-SUBJECTS OPTION (1)
8-SUBJECTS OPTION (2)
English Language
English Language
MT Language (Express/ Higher Level )
MT Language (Express/ Higher Level )
Elementary Mathematics
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics OR Biology
Biology
Combined Humanities
Combined Humanities
History or Geography or Literature
NOTE:
Music /Art / 3rd Language may be offered as 9th subject. Music /Art must be based on selection test & recommendation of Arts Department teachers 7
SEC 3 SUBJECT OPTIONS (O) 7-SUBJECTS OPTION (1)
7-SUBJECTS OPTION (2)
English Language
English Language
MT Language (Express/ Higher Level )
MT Language (Express/ Higher Level )
Elementary Mathematics
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Combined Humanities
Combined Humanities
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Music / Visual Art / 3rd Language may be offered as 8th subject. Music / Visual Art must be based on selection test & recommendation of Arts Department teachers 8
Humanities Options DOUBLE HUMANITIES (O-Level) Option
Combined Humanities
Full Humanities
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Social Studies
Elective History
Geography
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Social Studies
Elective History
Literature
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Social Studies
Elective Geog
Literature
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Social Studies
Elective Geog
History
SINGLE HUMANITIES (O-level) Option
Combined Humanities
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Social Studies
Elective History
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Social Studies
Elective Geography
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Science Options DOUBLE SCIENCE Option
Science (1)
Science (2)
1*
Chemistry
Physics
2
Chemistry
Biology
* Recommended option
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HMTL Pre-requisites
Students who offer Higher MTL MUST obtain at least 50% in the subject for continuation in Sec 3
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Art / Music / 3rd Language • Art / Music / 3rd Language - may be offered as an elective subject * if student has talent in the subject • Art & Music – must attend a selection test • 3rd Language (French / German / Japanese / Bahasa Indonesia / Arabic/ MSP / CSP) – offered by MOE at Sec 1 Note: Elective subject: as additional subject to the 7 or 8 subjects offered. Lessons are in the afternoon – usually after 3:30 p.m.
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Combinations for 8 Subjects (3Sc + 1Hu) SUBJECT
SJI 1
SJI 2
SJI 3
SJI 4
English
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Biology
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SS + History
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Literature Art / Music / 3rd Language*
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* 3rd Language : French / German / Japanese / Bah Indonesia / Arabic / MSP / CSP
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Combinations for 8 Subjects (2Sc + 2 Hu) SUBJECT
SJI 5
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SJI 7
SJI 8
SJI 9
SJI 10
SJI 11
SJI 12
English Lang
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Chemistry
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Physics
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SS + Geography
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History
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Biology SS + History
Geography
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Combinations for 8 Subjects (2Sc + 2 Hu) SUBJECT
SJI 13
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SJI 15
SJI 16
SJI 17
SJI 18
SJI 19
SJI 20
English Lang
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Chemistry
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Biology
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History
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Physics
Geography
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3rd Language : French / German / Japanese / Bah Indonesia / Arabic / MSP / CSP
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Combinations for 7 Subjects SUBJECT
SJI 21
SJI 22
SJI 23
SJI 24
SJI 25
SJI 26
SJI 27
SJI 28
English Language
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Biology SS + History
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History Geography Literature Art / Music / 3rd Lang*
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* 3rd Language : French / German / Japanese / Bah Indonesia / Arabic / MSP / CSP
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Summary
Subject Combinations
By looking at a student‟s academic scores, the Sec 3 subject combinations will be determined such that it takes into consideration the student‟s academic strengths. Capitalising on the student‟s academic strengths will put him at a more strategic advantage to do well and have more options after Sec 4.
Basis for posting
Merit Subject to the number of places and resources available Overall academic performance in L1S4 Subject score for relevant subjects 17
IMPORTANT to note Subject combinations are offered based strictly on merit on overall results of L1S4 subjects Posting of students – merit & subject to places and resources available Minimum of 20 students – for an elective Humanities subject to be offered in a class in SJI (Not applicable to Art or Music) 3rd Language / MSP & CSP – offered at designated centres Art / Music are offered in the afternoon 18
ON-LINE OPTION
Wide range of Subject Combinations available 4 Options (maximum):
Options based on overall L1S4 results
Only options for subject combinations that students are eligible for, based on established criteria will be shown
User-Guide available
On-line option exercise opens on 19th October & closes at 12:00 noon on 22nd October, 2015
Printed copy of confirmed option, must be signed by parent/guardian and submitted to School Office (Student Services Section) by 12:00 noon on 26th October, 2015.
Results of Subject Combination for Sec 3 will be released on 18th Nov, 2015 via e-mail. SMS alert will be sent.
Class posting – check level website on 28th December , 2015 19
User Guide - Online Secondary 3 Subject Combinations On the Student Portal‟s application page , click on the „Secondary 3 Subject Combinations (2016)‟ link under Secondary 2
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Choose 4 subject combinations. The details of each subject combination will be shown.
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You may change your selected options by clicking the “Reset / Choose again” button. Click the confirm and submit button when you have checked that your options are correct.
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After you have submitted, the confirmation page will show your ranked options of 4 subject combinations.
• You may change your selected options by clicking the “Reset / Choose again” button. • When you have finalized and confirmed your options, print the option form by clicking “Print”. This form is a pdf option form. Your guardian‟s / parent‟s signature is required on this printed option form.
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IMPORTANT DATES DATE
ACTIVITY
19th Oct 2015
On-line selection of subject combinations opens
22nd Oct 2015
On-line option closes at 12.00 noon
20th – 26th Oct 2015
Submission of signed printed option form to School Office (Student Services Section)
18th Nov 2015
Release of subject combination results (via email)
28th Dec 2015
Release of class posting
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Queries Area
Contact Person
E-mail
Curriculum – English & Literature
Mrs Sandra Lee
[email protected]
Curriculum – Mathematics
Mr Calvin Ow Yong
[email protected]
Curriculum – Science
Mr David Kwang
[email protected]
Curriculum – MT Languages Ms Winnie Yap
[email protected]
Curriculum – Humanities
Mrs Nevina Ho
[email protected]
Curriculum – Art / Music
Mrs Vivian Tan
[email protected]
Curriculum – Special Prog
Ms Christina Leong
[email protected]
Head Integrated Programme
Mr Ng Yew Hong
[email protected]
CCA
Mr Mohd Tahir
[email protected]
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