1. Senior Secondary Education Subject Choice Seminar 5-March-2013

2. Aims : Curriculum Framework 1.To understand the Senior Secondary Education Curriculum Framework 2.To understand the importance of subject choice 3.To understand the purpose and procedure of Mock Subject Selection Senior Secondary Studies Subject Choice Seminar

3. The Senior Secondary Education Curriculum Framework 4 Core Subjects: Chin Language, Eng Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies (45-55%) 3 Elective Subjects out of 13 subjects (20-30%) Other Learning Experiences moral and civic education, community service, aesthetic and physical development, career- related experiences (15-35%) Subject Choice

4. S1S2S3 S4S5S6 Senior Secondary Studies subjects combination ? 4 cores (Eng, Chin, Math, LS) 3 electives Subject choice ? University BAFS Chinese History Economics Chinese Literature GeographyHistory Literature in English ICT Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science (Bio + Chem) E & RS The importance of subject choice

5. Before you make your choices…… To understand your personalities, your interests, your abilities and your career aspirations To know more about the Senior Secondary Curriculum and the courses provided by Universities To set a clear goals for yourself (study + career ) Decision is made according to concrete and realistic information and with serious thinking To discuss with your parents and teachers Balance between your interests and abilities, and your future planning

6. Aims : Curriculum Framework 1.To understand the Senior Secondary Education Curriculum Framework 2.To understand the importance of subject choice to your senior secondary education, university studies and career path 3.To understand the purpose and procedure of Mock Subject Selection Senior Secondary Studies Subject Choice Seminar

7. The purpose of the Mock Subject Selection To know your preference To fine tune the arrangement subject to the school resources To fit the needs of majorities

8. PhysicsChinese HistoryHistory ChemistryChinese LiteratureGeography BiologyLiterature in English Economics Combined Science (Bio + Chem) ICTBAFS E & RS Subjects for S4 students taken in 2012-2013 2013-2014

9. Tips for choosing Mathematics module Only students who are top 35% in Mathematics of the Form can choose to take Mathematics module (module 1 or 2)

10. Mock Subject Selection Students will arrange all subjects in order of their preferences using the online application form Students will arrange all subjects in order of their preferences using the online application form Login ID & Password same as the eClass login ID and password

11. Elective subject preference Maths module preference

12. Mechanism of Mock Elective Subject Allocation Students will be ranked according to Students will be ranked according to No. of subjects failedNo. of subjects failed Average markAverage mark of the 1st Term Examination result

13. Mechanism of Mock Elective Subject Allocation Students with higher rank will be allocated first Students with higher rank will be allocated first Students’ first three choices will be entertained as far as possible unless the subject she selected is full Students’ first three choices will be entertained as far as possible unless the subject she selected is full The 4th – 13th choices will then be considered until 3 subjects have been allocated The 4th – 13th choices will then be considered until 3 subjects have been allocated

14. Mock Elective Subject Selection Submission period: 5/3 – 15/3 Submission period: 5/3 – 15/3 The result of the mock allocation will NOT affect the actual allocation taken place in April The result of the mock allocation will NOT affect the actual allocation taken place in April