1. Sec 2 Normal Technical Subject Allocation Briefing 25 March 2015

2. Today’s Programme

3. PURPOSE To allocate a broad-based subject combination that matches the child’s ability and passion so as to enable him/her to optimise his/her performance at ‘N’ levels and to progress to a course of choice in Polytechnic / ITE

4. NT :To qualify for ITE (Nitech)

5. HS is offering 4 main subject combinations in 2016 for Normal Technical (NT) Stream (tentative) SUBJECTSCOMBINATION CODE SUITABLE FOR D&T EBS DT-EBSStudents who like design and business D&T Science DT-SCIStudents with strong interest in design and wants to pursue science related courses in ITE Art EBS Art-EBSStudents with keen interest in art design and business Art Science Art-SCIStudents with a keen eye for design and wants to pursue science related courses in ITE

6. ‘N’ Level Requirements -  Normal Technical Stream : Minimum number of 5 Subjects  Students will be graded A, B, C, D or Ungraded according to their performance in each subject  NITEC courses in ITE require a minimum of 2 N-Level Passes  Students getting only 2 N-Level Passes will need to attend an Extended Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP) in ITE  Some ITE courses require a pass in EL, Maths and/or Science PLEASE NOTE  NT students interested in studying 4N(A) can do so if they get an A in both English and Mathematics and at least a B in one other subject in N-Level.

7. Grading System For 4NA & 4NT for Entry to NITEC COURSES N-Level Subject (NT Course) A1 POINT B2 POINTS C3 POINTS D4 POINTS U5 POINTS Calculation of the Aggregate of BEST 4 GCE ‘N’ Level Subjects The combined points for the student’s BEST 4 Subjects will be the aggregate score for that student shown in the table. However there are also subject(s) that the student is required to pass in addition to fulfilling the aggregate score) where applicable.

8. Aggregate points for Nitec courses is calculated based on the best 4 GCE 'N' Level subjects. https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/Jan%202014%20Admission%20Booklet.pdf

9. 2016 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR 3NT (TENTATIVE)

10. Sec 3 Normal Technical SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION FORM

11. Assessment Modes & Weighting Promotion Criteria LEVELSEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2TOTAL CA 1SA1CA2SA2 2NT20% 25%35%100% LEVELCriteria 2NTPassed 2 Subjects, including EL or Maths

12. What does EMB2 really means to you ? SEC 4NT(N-Level) Grading System GradeMarks A75-100 B70-74 C60-69 D50-59 U (Ungraded)49 & below Work towards

13. SUBJECT COMBINATION ALLOCATION PROCESS Only need to indicate the order of choice (1-4) and not subject codes when opting for subject combinations for NT students The school will look at every student’s performance and indicate on the subject combination form, the subject combination that he/she is most suited for. With your parents, you are strongly encouraged to take school’s recommendation into consideration when making your selection.

14. SUBJECT COMBINATION ALLOCATION PROCESS In the final allocation of subject combination, the school will take into consideration : Your child’s preference Your ability and strengths School’s resources Critical number to start a class

15. Important Dates to Note S/NACTIVITYDAY 01Parents Talk25 Mar 2015 02HS Promotion Day With subject-combination recommendation 16 Oct (tentative) 03Issuing out of option forms with recommended subject combinations by CCs Talk to respective groups by IP HODs 19, 20 Oct (tentative) 04Deadline for submission of option forms to CCs26 Oct (tentative) 05Posting of Results on noticeboard outside General Office 2 Nov (tentative)

16. Thank You HS Academic Progression Team