Sec 3 Express PTM

Admission to Polytechnic L1R2B2 Selection into courses at Polytechnic is based on an aggregate score of L1R2B2 L1 : EL R2B2 : 2 Relevant subjects & Best 2 others R2 : depends on course offered by Poly (so your child/ward must know which courses she is interested in) Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 3 PTM

Polytechnics with Entry Scores Lower than Last Year’s (ZB, Feb, 2013) Report noted that polytechnic courses were in demand by O-level graduates with outstanding results, and that the number of courses with an entry score of 10 points or below had increased to 18 from 14 last year, including Applied Science courses… Report noted that the entry score of NP’s Diploma in International Business remained at 6 points. Other courses with consistent entry scores of below 10 points were mainly Business, Biological Sciences and Psychology. Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 3 PTM

Nanyang Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 31) Accountancy & Finance13 Mass Media Management15 Business Management16 Hospitality & Tourism Management 17 Biomedical Engineering19 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Ngee Ann Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 39) International Business6 Banking & Financial Services9 Tourism & Resort Management10 Mass Communication10 Film, Sound & Video11 Child Psychology & Early Education 12 Mechanical Engineering21 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Republic Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 49) Hotel & Hospitality Management18 Civil Aviation19 Sonic Arts19 Biotechnology20 Integrated Events Management20 Game Design22 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Singapore Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 55) International Business7 Biomedical Science8 Banking & Finance Creative Writing for television & New Media 11 Applied Drama & Psychology12 Nutrition, Health & Wellness13 Architecture14 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Temasek Polytechnic 2012 JAE COP (pg 64) Psychology Studies9 Biomedical Science11 Law & Management13 Early Childhood Studies13 Digital Forensics13 Hospitality & Tourism Management 15 Culinary & Catering Management16 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Admission to Junior College L1R5Aggregate of EL & 5 Relevant Subjects ( L1R5 ) must not be more than 20 pts L1R5 for top 5 JCs less than 10 pts CCA grade is not included in computation Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 2 PTM

Cut-off points for JCs in 2012 JCArtsScience Catholic JC10 Temasek JC76 Anderson JC108 St Andrew’s JC99 Meridian JC99 Tampines JC1314 Serangoon JC13 Innova JC20 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Samples of Actual Result Slips Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

Sample 1: 4A1s, 4A2s, L1R5 = 8

Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sample 2: 2B3, 3C6s, 2E8s, No L1R5

Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sample 3: 1A1, 1A2, 3B3, 1B4, L1R5 = 16

What’s the Reality? Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Sec 3 & 4: 2-year course to prepare for the GCE “O” Level Examination At Sec 3: % of syllabus are completed -Foundation skills/content for O Level Rigour Sec 3 (Syllabus is completed by end April at Sec 4) Good study habits must be Sec 3 Strive to achieve targets set (Sec 3 is not a honeymoon year)

Additional Math Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Very demanding – understanding of concepts is critical Rigorous practice is needed to apply formulae Persevere and ask for clarifications Be focused

Pure Sciences Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Rigorous and demanding Applications of concepts and contextualised questions Linkages of different concepts across topics in one question Exposure through regular practice Pure Biology – language-biased Use assessment scores at Sec 3 to gauge coping mechanism

School’s Role Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Maximize time for learning during curriculum Takes firm stand on discipline Provide support to help students learn well e.g. ORP, study area/night study

Home Support Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Parents -Provide a conducive home environment for learning -Monitor your child’s academic progress -Encourage and motivate them

Students: The DOs and DON’Ts Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Attend school unless you have a Medical Certificate Be punctual for lessons Pay attention in class Bring your textbooks and materials Ask questions to clarify doubts File notes and worksheets consistently Complete homework that is assigned for the day

Students: The DOs and DON’Ts Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Start Revision early Believe you can do it – Think Positive Seek help from teachers Learn from your mistakes in tests/exams Go home after school/CCA/remedial Practise delayed gratification Be resilient!

Students: The DOs and DON’Ts Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Don’t procrastinate Don’t do last minute work Don’t be negatively influenced by others Don’t give up Don’t give excuses (Remember: Mind Over Matter)

Fast Forward Jan 2015 Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence You are receiving your GCE “O” Level results! What kind of results do you want to receive?

Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Good results, with many options

Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence Poor Results with, few options

What is your choice? Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

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