1. Achieving Academic Excellence
SEC 4NT PARENTS SEMINAR
18 February 2017

2. AGENDA Objectives 2016 GCE ‘N’ Level Results Post-Secondary Options
Setting Your Goals
Preparing to Achieve Your Goals
Parents Support
C2HAMPS Parents Guide

3. OBJECTIVES
Provide parents with information and guidance on Post-Secondary Education
Equip parents with knowledge and strategies to help their child succeed in their education journey

4. GCE ‘N’ Level Results 2016

5. TREND DATA
2016
2015
2014
2013
4NT GCE N Level Mean EMB2 = 9
9.5
9.6
10.1
Nil
4NT GCE N Level Mean EMB1 = 7
7.4
7.9
8.2

6. 2016 N Level Subjects with Improved Performance (Sch vs Nat) – N(T)
2016
Subject
School Grades
National Grades
A to D (%)
BASIC ML
100.0
99.2
D & T
92.5
EBS
87.4 EL
83.8
CPA
96.9
89.9
SCIENCE
87.5
85.9
MATH
78.6

7. 2016 N Level Subjects with Improved Performance IN DISTINCTION (Sch vs Nat) – N(T)
2016
Subject
School Grades
National Grades
A (%)
D & T
75.0
24.2
BASIC CL
40.9
27.7
CPA
40.6
27.0
SCIENCE
31.3
18.0
EBS
22.2
18.5
MATH
21.9
12.6
ART
12.5
4.1 EL
6.3
5.3

8. Post-Secondary Options

9. What are the various Post-Secondary School options available?
Talking points:
Help our students understand that no matter what situation they are currently in, there are many options available for them.
As educators, our role is to help our students realize that there are multiple bridges and ladders at any given point of their life which can help them move closer towards achieving their goals.
Hence, before going into the specific details of what the various PSEI tracks entail, let’s take a few minutes to recall some of the options available to our pupils.
Do remember that each option caters to the aptitudes and needs of different types of learners. Remind your student to consider which environment will help them optimize their potential
Note:
The use of ‘our students’ can be replaced with ‘your child’ when addressing parents.

10. ITE’s Technical Diploma
GENERAL OVERVIEW
ITE’s Technical Diploma
Nitec
Higher Nitec
Polytechnic Diploma
GCE N(T)-Levels
Students may wish to enter the Working World at any point on this Education Map
GCE N(A)-Levels

11. The Straits Times, 26 Feb 2015
ITE, poly grads get a chance to learn, earn and work
New initiative to match them with companies also offers a $5,000 bonus

12. Source: The Straits Times, 3 Dec 2013

13. Employment and Gross Monthly Starting Salary of ITE Graduates in Full-Time Permanent Employment by Course
Source: Singapore Yearbook of Manpower Statistics 2016

14. CONSIDER THE 3‘P’S WHEN SELECTING A COURSE OF STUDY
Personal Characteristics
How does the course of study play up to your strengths, interests, learning styles and passion?
Will the course you have selected help you to achieve your career aspirations?
Which type of learning environment (eg. applied learning) will be more suited for your learning style, strengths?
Be open to explore the many pathways available

15. CONSIDER THE 3‘P’S WHEN SELECTING A COURSE OF STUDY
Practicalities
What are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course you are applying for?
Does your aggregate score meet the minimum entry requirement for your desired course?
Progression Opportunities
What will your qualification allow you to do after graduation?
What further education opportunities are available?
What is the industry outlook for the course of your choice?

16. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

17. INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ITE)
Numerous partnerships with key industry players
Courses that meet economic demands
An education in ITE offers a multitude of opportunities.
New technology and teaching methods ensure that courses meet economic and global demands.
The numerous partnerships that ITE has with key industry players also enable one to get a taste of what working life is like.
ITE is all about skills development and preparing one for a promising career in our workforce.
Preparing you for a fulfilling career

18. INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ITE)
For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning
Graduates attain a Nitec or Higher Nitec certification and leave equipped with the technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors
National ITE Certification (Nitec)
Higher National ITE Certification
(Higher Nitec)

20. Refer to ITE Admission Booklet for detailed information.
ADMISSION TO ITE
Refer to ITE Admission Booklet for detailed information.
Tip for students:
Look out for additional course requirements, eg. Interviews to be held in Dec for shortlisted applicants.

21. Note that there are certain courses in ITE require Science and/or Mathematics at the N-levels

22. ITE COURSES OVERVIEW
Four categories of NITEC (National ITE Certificate) courses
Business and Services Nitec
Cat A Technical Nitec
Cat S Technical Nitec
Cat B Technical Nitec
Pass in EL
Pass in MA or Sci
Pass MA and Sci
Complete NT course
(Sci background knowledge needed)
Pass 2 other subjects
Pass 1 other subject
Examples:
Beauty Therapy
Service Skills (Office)
Service Skills (Retail)
Service Skills (Tourism)
Community Care and Social Services
F&B Operations
Hair Services
Pastry and Baking
Fitness Training
Aerospace Technology
Electrical Technology
Multi-media Technology
Electronics (Computer and Networking)
Electronics (Instrumentation)
Electronics (Mobile Devices)
Space Design
ICT
Interactive Media Design
Applied Science
Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)
CPT (Pharmaceuticals)
CPT (Petrochemicals)
CPT (Process Instrumentation)
*Nursing requires pass in EL, MA and Sc
Automotive Technology
Facility Technology
Mechatronics
Security Technology
Digital Animation
This slide is from the ITE website, and it shows the 4 categories of courses offered by ITE currently. We can already see how the courses are changing to reflect the manpower needs of our population and economy – for example, the increasing number of courses that require passes in EL, MA and Science, coupled with a decrease in the courses that do not require any perquisite skills (the Cat B courses).

23. Entry Requirement for Nitec Courses
Course title
Minimum Entry Requirement
Applied Food Science
3 GCE N level passes in Math, Science and one other subject
Chemical Process technology
Nursing
GCE N level passes in EL, Math, Science and one other subject
Aerospace Machining Technology
Electronics
Info- communications Technology
Interactive media Design
Mechatronics
Medical manufacturing technology
GCE N level passes in Math, Science and two other subjects

24. Entry Requirement for Nitec Courses
Course title
Minimum Entry Requirement
Aerospace Avionics
Aerospace technology
Digital Audio & video production
Electrical technology
Multimedia technology
Space Design
Visual Effects
3 GCE N level passes in Math and two other subjects.
Asian Culinary arts
Community care and social services
Fitness training
Food and beverages operation
Hair services
Pastry and baking
3 GCE N level passes in EL and two other subjects.

25. Entry Requirement for Nitec Courses
Course title
Minimum Entry Requirement
Automotive technology
Digital animation
Facility technology
Laser and tooling technology
Machine technology
Mechatronics
Security Technology
Product Design
Completed GCE N level
Beauty Therapy
Service Skills (office)
Service skills (Retail)
Service skills ( Tourism )
3 GCE N level passes in EL and two other subjects

26. Minimum Entry Requirement vs ITE Cut-Off Points

27. Cut-off Points: Varies from course to course and can range
Different Minimum
Requirements:
PASS English + 2
Other Subjects
PASS English +
Mathematics + Science
PASS Mathematics + 2
PASS Mathematics or
Science + 2 Other
Subjects
Complete N Levels
Cut-off Points:
Varies from course to
course and can range
from 4 (e.g. Score A’s
for all 4 subjects
required) up to 18

28. CUT-OFF POINTS
Aggregate points for Nitec courses are calculated based on the best 4 GCE 'N' Level subjects (including pre-requisites and bonus points).
Selected courses will require applicants to attend an admission interview, medical examination or drawing test.

29. Student A EL+CPA+MT+Art = 12 What course can this student do? Subject
Grades
English Language
A (1)
Mathematics
U (6)
CPA
B (2)
Mother Tongue
C (3)
Art
EL+CPA+MT+Art = 12
What course can this student do?

30. What is this student’s aggregate score?
Student B
Subject
Grades
English Language
U (6)
Mathematics
U(6)
CPA
A (1)
Chinese Language
B(2)
Science
What is this student’s aggregate score?

31. Name one course this child can do?
Student C
Subject
Grades
English Language
B (2)
Mathematics
A(1)
CPA
A (1)
Chinese Language
B(2)
Science
Name one course this child can do?

32. GENERAL OVERVIEW: E-NFP

33. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
SOME FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION...
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
All Higher Nitec courses have prerequisites, e.g. selected Nitec.
Please find out more if you wish to pursue specific Higher Nitec courses.
Note:
Encourage students to find out as much information about their possible options to make informed decisions.
Some Nitec courses allow students to choose from a broader array of Higher Nitec courses as opposed to others. For example, there is only 1 Higher Nitec course related to Hospitality as opposed to 13 Higher Nitec courses related to Engineering.
There are always progression options for different industries, via Higher Nitec or WSQ courses.
Remind students to find the best-suited courses for themselves based on their interests, strengths and work values.

34. AVAILABLE RESOURCES Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Portal
Provides information about
Polytechnics and ITE
insight into a variety of occupations and their entry level requirements
Post Secondary School Education Booklet
Provides information about a range of education institutions. Financial information and an overview of the possible education pathways is also provided.
Extended Nitec Foundation Program (E-NFP) for N(T) students
Extended Nitec Foundation Programme

35. 2017 GCE N Level Examination
Setting Your Goals
2017 GCE N Level Examination

36. English, Math, 2 other subjects (Include Science for wider options)
ACADEMIC TARGETS
EMB2
8 points
English, Math, 2 other subjects
(Include Science for wider options)
Minimum B for 4 subjects

37. ACADEMIC TARGETS EL
Math A
(Minimum B)
(Minimum B )

38. OTHER REQUIREMENTS CCA Interview skills Aim to score a distinction
Develop your ability to communicate in English well

39. Preparing to Achieve Your Goals

40. IMPORTANT DATES Date Activity May Art coursework submission
EBS coursework submission
July
EL and MT oral examinations start
11-21 Sept
Start of written papers (I)
2 Oct – 13 Oct
Start of written papers (II)

41. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Term Key Programmes Two Camp Challenge I
Complete the teaching of syllabus
CCA stand-down by end April
Supplementary programme for Sec 4 students
Preliminary Examination (28 April – 15 May)
June
Camp Challenge II

42. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Term Key Programmes Three
Remedial / Supplementary lessons
Afternoon consultations
Night Study
Preliminary Examination 2 (11 Aug – 24 Aug)
Sept
N Level written papers
Four
Mock examinations
Graduation Ceremony 29 Sep

43. Wednesday Coursework Sessions in the afternoons June holiday coursework completion (2nd week of June holidays)

44. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK HARD?
Resourcefulness
Commitment
Focus
Time
Use of Feedback

45. EFFECTIVE EFFORT
Time: A willingness to spend the hours needed to finish the job well
Focus: Concentrating only on the work, no hand phone, no computer game, no TV or other distractions.
Resourcefulness: Knowing where to go and whom to ask for help when I am really stuck.

46. EFFECTIVE EFFORT
Use of Feedback: Looking carefully at responses to my work so I know exactly what to fix
Commitment: Being determined to finish and do my very best work
Persistence: If one strategy isn’t working, trying different ones until I find one that works.

47. “Important achievements require a clear focus, all out effort, and a bottomless trunk full of strategies. Plus allies in learning.”
Carol S. Dweck

48. Parent Support
Some Tips

49. TIPS FOR PARENTS Preparation for N-level examinations
Regular attendance in school
Regular attendance at remedial or supplementary programmes
Physical well-being
Adequate rest
Peak performance and alertness at the right time
Nutrition and supplements

50. C2HAMPS Parents Guide

51. C2HAMPS Mobile Apps
Search for C2HAMPS on Apple’s App Store or Google Play
iOS App
Android App

52. Configure the app
When the app is first launched after being installed, you may be prompted if you wish to receive notifications. Please select OK to allow the app to receive notifications from the school.
You will first need to search for your child’s school.
Type in the first few letters of your school name and tap on the search button on your on-screen keyboard
Select your school name from the list of results. This will save your school name in the app’s settings.

53. Logging On
Type in your user ID and password which is provided by the school and tap on the “Login” button
Userid is with a ‘P’ appended in front of your child’s birth cert/NRIC no. i.e. ‘PTXXXXXXXA’
Default password is ‘Passw0rd’. You will be prompted to change your password at the 1st log-on
Subsequently, if you had forgotten your password, your can do a self-reset and the new password will be sent to your account
Note: if you had chosen the wrong school in the previous step, you can tap on the “Cancel” button to go back and re-select your school

54. Menu
To access a module within C2HAMPS, simply tap on the name of the module you wish to access.

55. View Notifications
When the school sends a message to you, you will receive a notification on your device.
As the notification message may not be displayed in full, you would need to log on to the app to view the full message
Tap on the message in the message list to view the whole message
Envelope icon indicates new unread message
Tap close to close the message box
Tap delete to remove the message from your list of messages

56. CCA Attendance
Tap on CCA name to view attendance records
Tap to go back to select another CCA
You can view your child’s CCA attendance records for the year
If your child is in more than 1 CCA, you can choose which CCA attendance records to view
List of CCAs Only shown if your child is taking more than 1 CCA
CCA Attendance Summary

57. My Child’s Calendar
Tap on down arrow to expand and choose calendars
You can view your child’s school schedule including school events, homework information and CCA schedules
Tap on event item to view pop up of event details
Switch the view of the calendar

58. THANK YOU!

59. Interaction With Teachers