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Subject Combinations Talk �for Students

Normal Course | 22 August 2022

SEEK | STRIVE | SERVE

SEEK|STRIVE|SERVE

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Teachers-in-charge

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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Key Considerations in Subject Offerings and Allocation
Timeline for 2022 Subject Allocation Exercise (SAE)
Upper Secondary Subject Combinations
Eligibility Criteria
SAE 2022 Microsite
Q&A
Further Queries

Outline

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Students are encouraged to ask questions
Form Teachers will type the question in the Chat dialog box

Preparing for Q&A

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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Key Considerations & Timeline

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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Students are allocated to a subject combination based on the following:

Merit which is according to students’ academic results
Choices submitted for the Subject Allocation Exercise (SAE)
Availability of school resources (teacher manpower, facilities and class size)

Note: For students taking subject(s) at a more demanding level in Sec 2 (i.e. Subject-Based Banding, or SBB), the offering of Out-of-Stream (OOS) subject(s) in Sec 3 will be considered based on merit (See Slide 22).

Key Considerations

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

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The minimum number of subjects for ’N’ Level registration is 5

From 2023 onwards

Key Considerations

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Note: Subjects offered are centred on the best interests of the student, progression pathways and availability of resources.

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Timeline for 2022 Subject Allocation Exercise (SAE)

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Term 1

12 March

Parent Webinar on Upper Secondary Subject Combinations & Eligibility Criteria

Launch of the 2022 SAE microsite

Term 2

23 and 25 March

Students’ Briefing on Subject Combinations & Eligibility Criteria

Term 3

26 August

Upload SAE letter on Parents Gateway

Launch of online query form for parents

COMPLETED!

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Timeline for 2022 Subject Allocation Exercise (SAE)

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Term 4

28 October

Step-by-step briefing for students on SAE and how to submit choices

Term 4

28 October to 2 November, 5pm

Students submit choices online

11 November, 9am

Release of SAE results via ICON email

Term 4

11 to 14 November, 5pm

Students submit appeals online

18 November, 9am

Release of appeal results via ICON email

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Subject Combinations

The following slides provide a preview of the possible subject combinations for 2023 Secondary 3.��

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Social Studies

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Sec 2 Assessment Structure

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

100%

Term 1 Weighted Assessment: 15%

Term 2 Mid-Year Exam: 25%

Term 3 Weighted Assessment: 15%

Term 4 End-of-Year Exam: 45%

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Sec 2 Assessment Structure

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

100%

Term 1 Weighted Assessment: 15%

Term 2 Mid-Year Exam: 25%

Term 3 Weighted Assessment: 15%

Term 4 End-of-Year Exam: 45%

COMPLETED!

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English Language (EL)
Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Mathematics (Math)
Social Studies (SS)
Principles of Account (POA)
Nutrition and Food Science (NFS)
Design and Technology (D&T)

Abbreviations

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Academic

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Academic

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Technical

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

No.	Subject Combination
	1	2	3
1	English Language
2	Basic Mother Tongue Language
3	Mathematics
4	Science
5	Computer Applications (CPA)
6	Mobile Robotics (MR)	Art	Design & Technology (D&T)

Note: The above subject combinations are subject to change.

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Technical

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Subject	Criteria (Sec 2 Overall Marks)
Mobile Robotics (MR)	Top 20 students based on average of Math AND Science marks
Art	Art must be Grade C and above
Design & Technology (D&T)	Pass D&T

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Sec 2 Promotion Criteria (eStudent Handbook Pg 27)

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Course	Promotion Criteria
Normal Academic	At least 50% pass in English Language AND at least 50% pass in 2 other subjects OR at least 50% pass in any 4 subjects
Normal Technical	At least 50% pass in English Language or Mathematics AND a pass in one other subject

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Meet Sec 2 promotion criteria
At least 70% of the year’s total marks across all examinable subjects

Criteria for Lateral Transfer

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Express (EXP)

Normal Technical (NT)

2022 Sec 2 NT may transfer laterally to 2023 Sec 2 NA

Normal Academic (NA)

2022 Sec 2 NA may transfer laterally to 2023 Sec 3 EXP

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School’s Criteria for Offering Out-of-Stream (OOS) Subject

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Criteria for Lateral Transfer	Subject-Based Banding (SBB) subjects in Sec 2	Criteria for offering OOS subjects in Sec 3 (up to 3 subjects)
Student met criteria for lateral transfer		No criteria is set Depends on subject teacher’s recommendation
Student did not meet criteria for lateral transfer	Student is taking SBB subject in Sec 2	At least 50% pass in that subject Only Combined Science (no Pure Sciences)
Student did not meet criteria for lateral transfer	Student did not take SBB subject in Sec 2	At least 75% in that subject AND at least 60% of the year’s total marks across all examinable subjects Only Combined Science (no Pure Sciences)

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SAE Microsite &

Target Setting

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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How can Students help themselves?

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Pathway

Explore with your parent(s) the various post-secondary pathways.

Discuss with your parent(s) on possible pathways to consider.

Potential

Understand your strengths in the various subjects.

Manage and maximise your time and be consistent in your work.

Passion

Find out what each subject entails through Subject Talks or seniors.

Talk to your parent(s) about your interest in the various subjects.

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SAE 2022 Microsite

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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SAE 2022 Microsite

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Summary:

Target Setting & Results Simulation
Information on subjects
Enquiry Form

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Q&A

Students may pass their paper to the teacher
Teachers will unmute audio for student to speak or to ask on their behalf

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For further queries, speak to your subject teachers and/or �email serangoon_ss@moe.edu.sg

Further Queries

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OUR EMAIL

serangoon_ss@moe.edu.sg

OUR PHONE

6385 1589

OUR WEBSITE

https://serangoonsec.moe.edu.sg/

SERANGOON SECONDARY SCHOOL

11 Upper Serangoon View, Singapore 534237

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Academic

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

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2023 Sec 3 Normal Academic

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

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How can Students help themselves?

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Target Setting

Use the excel template to identify the possibilities

Sec 2 SAE 2022

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Potential

Understand your strengths in the various subjects.

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How can Students help themselves?

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Time Management Tips

Making Every Minute Count
Keeping a To-Do List
Planning and Prioritising
Staying Focused
Affirming Yourself
Sleeping at least 7 hours

Potential

Understand your strengths in the various subjects.

Manage and maximise your time and be consistent in your work.

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Making Every Minute Count

Pay attention during lessons, take down notes and ask questions
Complete whatever work you can in class so that you have less homework to do after school

Time Management Tip #1

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Keeping a To-Do List

Use the school handbook or a notebook
Lesson: homework and deadline
Assessment: topic(s) and date
Any other task(s) that you have for the day

Time Management Tip #2

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Planning and Prioritising

Decide which tasks are:

Urgent and important
Important but not urgent

Time box: Allocate specific timings to complete what you need to do, with breaks in between

Time Management Tip #3

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Staying Focused

Create a productive workspace
Turn your HP on to ‘Airplane Mode’
Set timers

Time Management Tip #4

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Affirming Yourself

Tick off your To-Do list
Time box: Reward yourself with a snack or a short rest time to do something that you enjoy before moving on to your next planned task

Time Management Tip #5

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Sleeping at least 7 hours

Avoid screen time 1 to 2 hours before bedtime
Get ready to sleep by 10pm so that you will not waste time falling asleep in class

Time Management Tip #6

Subject Combination Talk for Students

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How can Students help themselves?

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Sec 2 SAE 2022

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Potential

Understand your strengths in the various subjects.

Manage and maximise your time and be consistent in your work.

Passion

Find out what each subject entails through Subject Talks or seniors.

Talk to your parent(s) about your interest in the various subjects.

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How can Students help themselves?

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Potential

Understand your strengths in the various subjects.

Manage and maximise your time and be consistent in your work.

Passion

Find out what each subject entails through Subject Talks or seniors.

Talk to your parent(s) about your interest in the various subjects.

Pathway

Explore with your parent(s) the various post-secondary pathways.

Discuss with your parent(s) on possible pathways to consider.

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Overview of Post-Secondary Pathways

Subject Combination Talk for Students

Junior College (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI)	Polytechnic	Institute of Technical Education (ITE)	Alternative Qualifications
Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ Level Examinations JC – 2 Years MI – 3 Years	Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-based economy Polytechnic – 2 to 3 Years	Equips students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to an industry ITE – 2 to 3 Years	LASALLE College of the Arts Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Other Government-Affiliated Educational Institutes Other Private Institutes

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Overview of Post-Secondary Pathways

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

For more information, you may scan the QR codes on the next slide.

Express

4 years

GCE O-Level

Junior College / Centralised Institute

2 - 3 years

Institute of Technical Education

2 - 3 years

Alternative Qualifications

GCE A-Levels

Polytechnic

2 - 3 years

Arts Institutions

3 - 6 years

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Overview of Post-Secondary Pathways

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

For more information, you may scan the QR codes on the next slide.

Express

4 years

Normal

(Academic)

4 years

GCE N(A)-Level

GCE O-Level

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic

Junior College / Centralised Institute

2 - 3 years

Institute of Technical Education

2 - 3 years

Alternative Qualifications

GCE A-Levels

Polytechnic

2 - 3 years

Arts Institutions

3 - 6 years

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

1 year

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Overview of Post-Secondary Pathways

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

For more information, you may scan the QR codes on the next slide.

Express

4 years

Normal

(Academic)

4 years

Normal

(Technical)

4 years

GCE N(A)-Level

GCE N(T)-Level

GCE O-Level

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic

Junior College / Centralised Institute

2 - 3 years

Institute of Technical Education

2 - 3 years

Alternative Qualifications

GCE A-Levels

Polytechnic

2 - 3 years

Arts Institutions

3 - 6 years

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

1 year

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Overview of Post-Secondary Pathways

Upper Secondary Subject Combinations and Eligibility Criteria

Interactive Media of Post-Sec Pathways on MySkillsFuture Portal	Post-Secondary Information on MOE Website	Post-Secondary Brochure on MOE Website

https://for.edu.sg/post-sec-landscape	https://for.edu.sg/moe-post-sec	https://for.edu.sg/post-sec-booklet

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