The Diary of a'N' Level Challenger - Serangoon Garden Secondary School
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Serangoon Garden Secondary School The Diary of a‘N’ Level Challenger Name of challenger: _____________________________________ Class: _____________
PROLOGUE It is such an honour and a joy to work with 4NA students with your big hearts and even bigger smiles! The 4NA route is so rich and diverse now that all of you must work hard and get the best possible post-GCE N options that you can have – PFP, Direct Poly via Higher Nitec, Sec 5NA, ITE, etc. Study hard and stay united! Remember to let the words of your school song guide you always - “Forge on with all our zeal and might: Serangoon Garden flame, burn bright!” Vice Principal, Ms Foo Siew Yong 1
CONTENTS 1. Where to go after ‘N’ Levels? Page a. Education Pathways 3 b. Career Guidance 4 – 24 c. Long Term Goal – Courses I want to go 25 2. Study Tips 26 – 35 3. Calendar of Events 36 - 39 a. ‘O’ Level exam dates b. School exam dates c. Other important school academic activities 4. Self-Management d. Monthly Planners 40 - 51 e. Monthly Mini Goals & Reflections 5. Words of Encouragement & Well Wishes 52 2
PART I: WHERE TO AFTER ‘N’ LEVELS? What are the various post-secondary school tracks? 3 MAIN TRACKS 1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute (MI) Prepares students for GCE ‘A’ Level examinations Education in the JCs and MI focuses on self-development, critical thinking, intellectual analysis and communication and interpersonal skills that prepare you for higher learning at the universities and life beyond. Classrooms are venues of lively discussions and debates, encouraging you to think both critically and creatively. While education in the JCs and MI is academically challenging, holistic development is also emphasized through various elective programmes and CCAs . For more information, refer to: www.moe.edu.sg/education/pre-u/ 2. Polytechnics A polytechnic education gives you hands-on experience in a dynamic and progressive learning environment. The courses offered are market-driven and career-oriented, leading students to fulfilling and rewarding careers and preparing them for further education. For more information on the unique strengths of each poly, refer to: Nanyang Polytechnic – www.nyp.edu.sg Ngee Ann Polytechnic – www.np.wdu.sg Republic Polytechnic – www.rp.edu.sg Singapore Polytechnic – www.sp.edu.sg Temasek Polytechnic – www.tp.edu.sg 3. The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Aims to equip its students with technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors. Suitable for students who prefers hands-on learning. For more information, refer to: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely/ 4
EDUCATIONAL & CAREER GUIDANCE Important Post-Secondary Academic Qualifying Criteria to Note: Post Secondary Institutions Criteria 1. JC (See Annex 1) L1R5 less than or equal to 20 (based on GCE O level results) Note L1 = EL / HMTL Must include Combined Humanities as one of the relevant 5 subjects (R5) Must include a Math / Sc as one of the R5 If you include HMTL, cannot include your MTL grade 2. Pre-U / Centralised L1R4 less than or equal to 20 (based on GCE O level results) Institute Note L1 = EL / HMTL If you include HMTL, cannot include your MTL grade 3. Polytechnics (See Annex EL + R2 + B2 (dependent of individual poly’s cut-off points 2) for each course; based on GCE O level results.) Note: JAE 2013 (based on GCE O level results, lowest cut-off point CoP = 28) 4. Direct Entry Scheme for ELMAB3 is less than or equal to 11 points and student has 4NA students to First obtained one of the following: Year Poly Foundation EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 3, to be eligible to apply to selected FP Prog (as from 2012) courses in Annex 3. Each of the best 3 subjects must be Grade 3 or better. Up to 75% of FP places offered will be (See Annex 3 & 4) from this category. EL ≤ 2 and MA ≤ 3, to be eligible to apply to selected FP courses in Annex 4. Each of the best 3 subjects must be Grade 3 or better. About 25% of FP places offered will be from this category. 5. Direct Entry to Higher GCE NA level – ELMAB3 less than or equal to 19 with EL and Nitec for 4NA students Math at least a Grade 4 (See Annex 5) For Business and Accountancy related courses, EL grade must be at least a 3. 6. NITEC (See Annex 6) Minimum criteria: 3 GCE ‘N’ Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Note: JIE 2013 (based Mathematics, Science and one other subject on GCE N level results, Or lowest cut-off point for 2 GCE ‘O’ Grades (Grade 1-8) in Mathematics and Science best and relevant 4 N level subjects = 20) However, note ITE cut-off point for courses is based on best 4 subjects Qualification for Sec 5N: ELMAB3 is 19 points or less. Grading System for NA Grade 1: ≥ 75, Grade 2: 70 – 74, Grade 3: 65 – 69, Grade 4: 60- 64, Grade 5: 59 – 50, Grade U: < 50 5
Annex 1 JC CUT OFF POINTS (Info is current as of 12 Jan 2014) Minimum Requirement: L1R5 is less than or equal to 20. (Approximately, total of best 6 subjects, including EL/HMTL, Combined Hum and a Math/Sc, is less than or equal to 20) Cut Off Point Criteria: L1R5 Aggregate Scores (with Bonus Points*) of the last student admitted to the JC in the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) for the year. 2012 2013 NO JC Arts Science Arts Science 1 Raffles Institution 3 3 3 3 2 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3 3 3 3 National Junior College 5 5 5 5 4 Victoria Junior College 3 4 6 5 Anglo-Chinese School 5 - 5 - 5 (Independent) Anglo-Chinese Junior 6 7 7 7 6 College 7 Temasek Junior College 7 6 7 7 8 Anderson JC 10 8 9 8 Saint Andrew's Junior 9 9 9 9 9 College 10 Catholic Junior College 11 10 10 10 11 Meridian Junior College 10 9 9 9 12 Nanyang Junior College 10 9 8 8 13 Tampines Junior College 13 13 13 13 14 Jurong Junior College 14 15 12 15 15 Pioneer Junior College 16 16 14 15 16 Serangoon Junior College 15 14 12 12 17 Innova Junior College 20 20 20 20 18 Yishun Junior College 20 20 19 19 * Bonus Points are given for the Categories listed below. Only a maximum of 4 bonus points from 2 categories can be awarded. HMTL Distinction – 2 points, Pass – 1 point CCA Distinction – 2 points, Pass – 1 point Affiliation Applicable only to secondary schools affiliated to CJC, ACJC, SAJC. 2 points for affiliation but only after student has fulfilled minimum criteria for JC entry – ELR5 is less than or equal to 20 6
Annex 2 POLY CUT OFF POINTS (Info is current as of 12 Jan 2014. For more details, please go to www.poly.edu.sg) The ELR2B2 aggregate score (including CCA bonus points) including the subject Min requirements of various courses. Most polytechnics have a minimum requirement Req of 26 points for the ELR2B2 total score. The ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last Cut Off student posted to the course under the year's Joint Admission Exercise (JAE). Point (Approximately, it is the aggregate of your 5 best subjects including EL.) Criteria 2011 2012 2013 Course S/NO Course By Group POLY JAE JAE JAE Code COP COP COP APPLIED SCIENCE Applied Chemistry with 1 SP S64 12 12 12 Pharmaceutical Science 2 Applied Food Science & Nutrition TP T26 17 17 18 3 Baking & Culinary Science TP T44 16 16 16 4 Biologics & Process Technology NYP C49 16 16 16 5 Biomedical Science SP S98 8 8 8 6 Biomedical Science TP T27 11 11 10 Biomedical Science / Biomedical 7 NP N59 9 9 9 Laboratory Technology 8 Biomedical Sciences RP R14 19 19 16 9 Biotechnology RP R16 23 23 20 10 Biotechnology SP S72 10 10 10 11 Biotechnology TP T31 13 13 12 12 Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering NP N56 13 13 13 13 Chemical & Green Technology NYP C55 17 17 19 Chemical & Pharmaceutical 14 NYP C73 17 17 19 Technology 15 Chemical Engineering SP S70 12 12 13 16 Chemical Engineering TP T33 18 18 17 17 Environmental Science RP R29 26 26 26 18 Food Science & Nutrition NYP C69 16 16 17 19 Food Science & Technology SP S47 14 14 14 20 Landscape Design & Horticulture 1 NP N57 18 18 18 21 Materials Science RP R17 26 26 26 22 Materials Science SP S37 15 15 14 7
23 Medicinal Chemistry NYP C45 14 14 14 24 Molecular Biotechnology NP N49 10 10 10 25 Molecular Biotechnology NYP C74 13 13 12 26 Nutrition, Health & Wellness SP S44 12 12 13 27 Perfumery and Cosmetics Science SP S38 13 13 12 28 Pharmaceutical Science TP T25 13 13 13 29 Pharmaceutical Sciences RP R22 25 25 22 30 Pharmaceutical Sciences NYP C65 14 14 14 31 Pharmacy Science NP N73 10 10 10 32 Veterinary Bioscience NP N90 9 9 9 33 Veterinary Technology TP T45 11 11 10 Consumer Behaviour and Research 34 RP R48 - - 9 (NEW) BUILT ENVIRONMENT 1 Architecture SP S66 14 14 13 2 Civil Engineering with Business SP S68 17 17 17 3 Environmental & Water Technology NP N74 15 15 - Environmental Management & Water 4 SP S52 14 14 15 Technology 5 Green Building & Sustainability TP T29 20 20 23 Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management 6 2 NP N40 13 13 13 7 Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management SP S95 14 14 14 Integrated Events & Project 8 SP S50 13 13 14 Management 9 Integrated Facility Management TP T28 16 16 18 10 Landscape Architecture SP S94 17 17 17 11 Real Estate Business NP N48 15 15 15 Sustainable Urban Design & 12 NP N89 15 15 14 Engineering BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT 1 Accountancy NP N51 11 11 11 2 Accountancy SP S75 11 11 12 3 Accountancy & Finance NYP C98 13 13 14 4 Accounting & Finance TP T02 11 11 12 5 Arts Business Management NP N91 11 11 9 6 Aviation Management & Services TP T04 11 11 12 7 Banking & Financial Services NYP C96 14 14 15 8 Banking & Financial Services NP N53 9 9 10 8
9 Banking & Financial Services SP S76 11 11 11 10 Business & Social Enterprise NP N79 12 12 12 11 Business Administration SP S71 12 12 12 12 Business Information Technology NP N61 14 14 13 13 Business Information Technology SP S82 15 15 - 14 Business Information Technology TP T36 16 16 17 15 Business Management NYP C94 16 16 16 Business Process & Systems 16 TP T43 18 20 Engineering 17 Business Studies NP N45 11 11 11 Business/Logistics & Operations 18 TP T01 14 14 15 Management/Marketing 19 Communications & Media Management TP T40 12 12 13 20 Culinary & Catering Management TP T18 15 15 16 Customer Relationship and Service 21 RP R34 25 25 26 Management 22 Financial Business Informatics TP T17 14 14 15 23 Financial Informatics SP S46 12 12 12 24 Food & Beverage Business NYP C46 16 16 17 25 Fund Management & Administration NYP C56 16 16 17 26 Hospitality & Tourism Management TP T08 14 14 15 27 Hospitality & Tourism Management NYP C67 16 16 17 28 Hotel and Hospitality Management RP R37 18 18 18 Human Resource Management with 29 SP S48 12 12 12 Psychology 30 Integrated Events Management RP R28 20 20 21 31 International Business NP N85 6 6 8 32 International Business SP S36 8 8 7 33 International Supply Chain Management NP N80 16 16 16 34 Law & Management TP T09 13 13 13 35 Leisure & Resort Management TP T19 15 15 17 36 Logistics Management NP N58 16 - 37 Marketing NYP C99 17 17 17 38 Mass Media Management 3 NYP C93 15 15 15 Restaurant and Culinary Operations 39 RP R46 20 20 23 NEW! 40 Retail Management TP T39 17 17 18 41 Sport & Wellness Management NYP C81 17 17 18 42 Sports & Leisure Management RP R27 26 26 26 43 Tourism & Resort Management NP N72 10 10 10 9
44 Tourism and Resort Management SP S55 12 12 12 Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa 45 RP R44 21 21 24 Management 46 Business Innovation and Design (NEW) SP S34 - - 10 ENGINEERING 1 3D Interactive Media Technology 4 TP T49 21 21 22 2 Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology NYP C51 15 15 15 3 Aeronautical Engineering SP S88 12 12 12 4 Aerospace Avionics RP R20 23 23 21 5 Aerospace Electronics NP N75 13 13 15 6 Aerospace Electronics SP S90 14 14 14 7 Aerospace Electronics TP T50 15 15 16 8 Aerospace Engineering TP T51 13 13 14 Aerospace Engineering (Quality 9 RP R40 21 21 19 Systems) 10 Aerospace Systems & Management NYP C52 16 16 17 11 Aerospace Technology NP N65 12 12 13 12 Audio-visual Technology NP N76 14 14 14 5 13 Automation & Mechatronic Systems NP N50 21 21 22 14 Bioengineering SP S58 14 14 14 15 Biomedical Electronics RP R15 26 26 - 16 Biomedical Engineering NP N60 15 15 15 17 Biomedical Engineering NYP C71 18 18 18 18 Biomedical Informatics & Engineering TP T38 19 19 - 19 Civil Aviation RP R39 21 21 - 20 Clean Energy SP S45 16 16 19 21 Clean Energy TP T52 19 19 21 22 Clean Energy Management NP N84 15 15 18 23 Common Engineering Programme RP R42 26 26 26 24 Common Engineering Programme SP S40 16 16 16 25 Common Engineering Programme NEW! TP T56 20 20 20 26 Computer Engineering SP S53 19 19 21 27 Computer Engineering TP T13 20 20 23 28 Digital & Precision Engineering NYP C62 17 17 18 29 Digital Entertainment Electronics RP R38 26 26 - 30 Electrical & Electronic Engineering SP S99 19 19 22 31 Electrical Engineering NP N43 22 22 25 Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design 32 6 NYP C48 20 20 23 10
33 Electronic & Computer Engineering NP N44 23 23 26 Electronics, Computer & 34 NYP C89 26 26 26 Communications Engineering Electronics / Media & Communication 35 Technology / Computer Engineering / TP T05 20 20 - Microelectronics/Aerospace Electronics 36 Engineering Science NEW! NP N93 9 9 9 37 Engineering with Business SP S42 15 15 14 Engineering with Business Management 38 NP N71 17 17 16 Programme 39 Industrial & Operations Management RP R11 26 26 - Info-Communication Engineering & 40 SP S85 20 20 - Design 7 41 Manufacturing Engineering NYP C88 26 26 26 42 Mechanical Engineering NP N41 20 20 21 43 Mechanical Engineering SP S91 18 18 18 44 Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering TP T06 20 20 22 45 Mechatronics and Robotics SP S73 20 20 22 46 Mechatronics Engineering NYP C87 26 26 26 47 Micro & Nanotechnology RP R30 26 26 - 48 Multimedia & Infocomm Technology NYP C75 25 25 26 49 Nanotechnology & Materials Science NYP C50 19 19 18 50 Renewable Energy Engineering RP R41 26 26 26 51 Supply Chain Management RP R21 24 24 21 52 Telematics & Media Technology NYP C53 21 21 26 HEALTH SCIENCES 1 Dental Hygiene and Therapy NYP C72 12 12 15 2 Health Management and Promotion RP R43 26 26 26 3 Health Sciences (Nursing) NP N69 28 28 28 4 Healthcare Administration NEW! RP R45 25 25 26 5 Nursing NYP C97 28 28 28 6 Optometry NP N83 12 12 13 7 Optometry SP S67 12 12 26 8 Outdoor & Adventure Learning RP R33 25 25 - 9 Sports & Exercise Sciences RP R26 25 25 23 10 Sports Coaching (new) RP R26 - - 19 HUMANITIES 11
1 Applied Drama and Psychology SP S43 13 13 13 2 Child Psychology & Early Education NP N86 11 11 12 3 Chinese Studies ^ NP N70 13 13 13 Creative Writing for Television and New 4 SP S41 12 12 12 Media 5 Early Childhood Education NP N66 14 14 14 6 Early Childhood Studies TP T54 13 13 13 7 Gerontological Management Studies TP T53 16 16 16 8 Psychology & Community Services NP N77 10 10 9 9 Psychology Studies TP T48 9 9 9 10 Social Sciences( Social Work) NYP C47 13 13 15 INFORMATION & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 1 Business Applications RP R18 25 25 24 2 Business Enterprise IT NYP C68 18 18 19 3 Business Informatics NYP C78 18 18 - 4 Business Information Systems RP R13 26 26 25 5 Cyber & Digital Security TP T15 16 16 18 Digital Entertainment Technology 6 NYP C70 20 20 22 (Games) 7 Digital Forensics NEW! TP T55 12 12 13 8 Digital Media SP S57 17 17 - 9 Digital Visual Effects NYP C57 19 19 21 10 Engineering Informatics NYP C80 23 23 26 11 Financial Informatics NYP C58 15 15 - 12 Financial Informatics NP N81 14 14 15 13 Game & Entertainment Technology TP T16 19 19 21 14 Infocomm & Network Engineering 8 TP T37 22 22 - 15 Infocomm Security Management SP S54 15 15 13 16 Information Security NYP C54 17 17 20 17 Information Technology NYP C85 20 20 21 18 Information Technology NP N54 18 18 18 19 Information Technology RP R12 26 26 26 20 Information Technology SP S69 17 17 18 21 Information Technology TP T30 19 19 21 22 Interactive and Digital Media RP R31 26 26 26 23 Interactive Media Informatics TP T34 22 22 - 24 IT Service Management RP R23 26 26 26 25 Mobile & Network Services TP T42 21 21 26 12
26 Multimedia & Animation NP N55 14 14 14 27 Music & Audio Technology SP S97 12 12 12 28 Network Systems & Security NP N64 17 17 18 29 Business Intelligence & Analytics (New) NYP C43 - - 19 30 Mobile Sotware Development (NEW) RP R47 - - 26 MARITIME STUDIES 1 Marine & Offshore Technology NP N42 17 17 17 2 Marine Engineering SP S63 16 16 18 3 Maritime Business SP S74 16 16 16 4 MEDIA AND DESIGN 1 Advertising & Public Relations NP N87 12 12 12 2 Animation & 3D Arts NEW! NP N92 12 12 11 3 Apparel Design & Merchandising TP T20 15 15 15 4 Chinese Media & Communication NP N88 13 13 13 5 Communication and Information Design RP R32 21 21 19 6 Design for Interactivity RP R36 22 22 23 7 Digital Animation SP S35 15 15 15 8 Digital Media Design (Animation) NYP C61 18 18 18 9 Digital Media Design (Games) NYP C60 20 20 20 Digital Media Design (Interaction 10 NYP C59 22 22 21 Design) 11 Digital Visual Effects NP N78 15 15 18 12 Environment Design TP T46 19 19 20 13 Experience and Product Design SP S51 16 16 17 14 Film, Sound & Video NP N82 11 11 12 15 Game Design RP R35 22 22 23 16 Games Design & Development SP S56 16 16 16 17 Industrial Design NYP C83 20 20 21 18 Interactive Media Design TP T21 18 18 20 19 Interior Architecture & Design TP T22 15 15 15 20 Interior Design SP S89 16 16 17 21 Mass Communication NP N67 10 10 10 22 Media and Communication SP S86 12 12 13 23 Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design NYP C66 18 18 19 24 Moving Images TP T23 19 19 - 25 New Media RP R19 22 22 22 26 Product & Industrial Design TP T35 19 19 20 13
27 Product Design & Innovation NP N68 17 17 16 28 Retail & Hospitality Design TP T47 17 17 19 29 Sonic Arts RP R24 19 19 19 30 Space & Interior Design NYP C64 18 18 18 31 Technology & Arts Management RP R25 21 21 20 32 Visual Communication TP T24 14 14 18 33 Visual Communication NYP C63 17 17 19 Visual Communication and Media 34 SP S93 14 14 15 Design 35 Visual Effects and Motion Graphics SP S39 16 16 16 14
Annex 3: Group 1 Courses Offered Under PFP Group 1 List of polytechnic diploma courses* offered under the Polytechnic Foundation Programme to students who obtained ELMAB3 ≤ 11, WHERE EL ≤ 3 & MA ≤ 3 and each of the best 3 subjects ≤ 3 Applied Sciences Engineering Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical 3D Interactive Media Technology - Science - S62 (SP)^ T49 (TP)^ Applied Food Science & Nutrition - T26 Aeronautical & Aerospace (TP) Technology - C51 (NYP)^ Baking & Culinary Science - T44 (TP) Aeronautical Engineering - S88 Biologics & Process Technology - C49 (SP)^ (NYP) Aerospace Avionics - R20 (RP) Biomedical Engineering - T38 Aerospace Electronics - N75 (NP)^ (TP)^Previously known as Biomedical Aerospace Electronics - S90 (SP)^ Informatics & Engineering Aerospace Electronics - T50 (TP)^ Biomedical Science - N59 (NP) Aerospace Engineering - R40 (RP) Biomedical Science - R14 (RP)^ Aerospace Engineering - T51 (TP)^ Biomedical Science - S98 (SP)^ Aerospace Systems & Management Biomedical Science - T27 (TP)^ - C52 (NYP)^ Biotechnology - R16 (RP) Aerospace Technology - N65 (NP)^ Biotechnology - S72 (SP)^ Audio-visual Technology - N76 Biotechnology - T31 (TP) (NP)^ Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Automation & Mechatronic Systems N56 (NP) - N50 (NP)^ Chemical & Green Technology - C55 Bioengineering - S58 (SP) (NYP) Biomedical Engineering - N60 (NP)^ Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology - Biomedical Engineering - C71 (NYP) C73 (NYP) Clean Energy - S45 (SP)^ Chemical Engineering - S70 (SP)^ Clean Energy - T52 (TP)^ Chemical Engineering - T33 (TP) Clean Energy Management - N84 Environmental & Water Technology - N74 (NP)^ (NP)^ Common Engineering Programme - Environmental Science - R29 (RP) C42 (NYP) Food Science & Nutrition - C69 (NYP) Common Engineering Programme - Food Science & Technology - S47 (SP)^ R42 (RP) Landscape Design & Horticulture - N57 Common Engineering Programme - (NP) S40 (SP) Materials Science - R17 (RP) Common Engineering Programme - Materials Science - S37 (SP) T56 (TP) 15
Medicinal Chemistry - C45 (NYP) Computer Engineering - S53 (SP)^ Molecular Biotechnology - N49 (NP) Computer Engineering -T13 (TP) Molecular Biotechnology - C74 (NYP) Digital & Precision Engineering - Nutrition, Health & Wellness - S44 (SP) C62 (NYP) Perfumery & Cosmetic Science - S38 (SP) Electrical & Electronic Engineering - S99 (SP)^ Pharmaceutical Science - T25 (TP) Electrical & Electronic Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences - C65 (NYP) Programme - T05 (TP) Pharmaceutical Sciences - R22 (RP) Electrical Engineering - N43 (NP)^ Pharmacy Science - N73 (NP)^ Electrical Engineering with Eco- Veterinary Technology - T45 (TP)^ Design - C48 (NYP)^ Electronic & Computer Engineering Health Sciences - N44 (NP)^ Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering - Dental Hygiene & Therapy - C72 (NYP)^ C89 (NYP)^ Health Management & Promotion - R43 (RP) Engineering with Business - S42 Health Sciences (Nursing) - N69 (NP)^ (SP) Healthcare Administration - R45 (RP) Engineering with Business Nursing - C97 (NYP)^ Management - N71(NP)^ Optometry - N83 (NP)^ Infocomm & Network Engineering - Optometry - S67 (SP) T37 (TP) Sports & Exercise Sciences - R26 (RP) Manufacturing Engineering - C88 (NYP) Sports Coaching - R49 (RP) Mechanical Engineering - N41 (NP)^ Mechanical Engineering - S91 (SP) Mechatronics & Robotics - S73 (SP) Mechatronics Engineering - C87 (NYP)^ Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering - T06 (TP)^ Multimedia & Infocomm Technology - C75 (NYP) Nanotechnology & Materials Science - C50 (NYP) Renewable Energy Engineering - R41 (RP) Supply Chain Management - R21 (RP) Telematics & Media Technology - C53 (NYP)^ 16
Information & Digital Technologies Built Environment Business Applications - R18 (RP) Architecture - S66 (SP) Business Enterprise IT - C68 (NYP) Civil Engineering with Business - S68 Business Informatics - C78 (NYP) (SP) Business Information Systems - R13 Environmental Management & Water (RP) Technology - S52 (SP) Business Information Technology - S82 Green Building & Sustainability - T29 (SP) (TP) Business Intelligence & Analytics - C43 Hotel & Leisure Facilities (NYP) Management - N40 (NP)^ Business Intelligence & Analytics - T57 Hotel & Leisure Facilities (TP)^ Management - S95 (SP) Cyber & Digital Security - T15 (TP)^ Integrated Events & Project Management - S50 (SP) Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) - C70 (NYP) Integrated Facility Management - T28 (TP) Digital Forensics - T55 (TP)^ Landscape Architecture - S94 (SP) Digital Visual Effects - C57 (NYP) Real Estate Business - N48 (NP) Engineering Informatics - C80 (NYP) Financial Informatics - N81 (NP)^ Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering - N89 (NP) Financial Informatics - C58 (NYP) Games & Entertainment Technology - Media & Design T16 (TP)^ Infocomm Security Management - S54 (SP) Apparel Design & Merchandising - Information Security - C54 (NYP) T20 (TP)^ Information Technology - N54 (NP)^ Design for Interactivity - R36 (RP) Information Technology - C85 (NYP) Digital Animation - S35 (SP) Information Technology - R12 (RP) Digital Media Design (Animation) - C61 (NYP)^ Information Technology - S69 (SP) Digital Media Design (Games) - C60 Information Technology - T30 (TP) (NYP)^ Interactive & Digital Media - R31 (RP) Digital Media Design (Interaction IT Service Management - R23 (RP) Design) - C59 (NYP)^ Mobile & Network Services - T42 (TP)^ Environment Design - T46 (TP)^ Mobile Software Development - R47 Experience & Product Design - S51 (RP) (SP) Multimedia & Animation - N55 (NP)^ Games Design -R35 (RP) Network Systems & Security - N64 (NP)^ Games Design & Development - S56 (SP) Industrial Design - C83 (NYP)^ Interactive Media Design - T21 (TP)^ Interior Architecture & Design - T22 (TP)^ Business & Management 17 Interior Design - S89 (SP)
Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design - C66 (NYP)^ Aviation Management & Services - T04 (TP) Digital Film & Television - T23 (TP)^ Previously known as Moving Images Business Information Technology - N61 (NP) Product & Industrial Design - T35 (TP)^ Business Information Technology - T36 (TP)^ Product Design & Innovation - N68 (NP)^ Business Process & Systems Engineering - T43 (TP) Retail & Hospitality Design - T47 (TP)^ Civil Aviation - R39 (RP) Sonic Arts -R24 (RP) Financial Business Informatics - T17 Space & Interior Design - C64 (NYP)^ (TP) Visual Communication & Media Financial Informatics - S46 (SP) Design - S93 (SP) Industrial & Operations Management - Visual Communication - C63 (NYP)^ R11 (RP) Visual Communication - T24 (TP)^ Visual Effects & Motion Graphics - S39 (SP)^ Maritime Studies Marine & Offshore Technology - N42 (NP)^ Marine Engineering - S63 (SP)^ Maritime Business - S74 (SP) 18
Annex 4: Group 2 Courses Offered Under PFP Group 2 List of polytechnic diploma courses* offered under the Polytechnic Foundation Programme to students who obtained ELMAB3 ≤ 11, WHERE EL ≤ 2 & MA ≤ 3 Business & Management Media & Design Accountancy & Finance - C98 (NYP) Mass Communication - R32 (RP) Accountancy - N51 (NP) Previously know as Communication & Information Design Accountancy - S75 (SP) New Media - R19 (RP) Accounting & Finance - T02 (TP) Technology & Arts Management - R25 Banking & Financial Services - C96 (RP) (NYP) Business Administration - S71 (SP) Humanities Business Management - C94 (NYP) Business Studies - N45 (NP) Business/ Logistics & Operations Gerontological Management Studies - Management/ Marketing - T01 (TP) T53 (TP) Communication & Media Management - Social Sciences (Social Work) - C47 T40 (TP) (NYP) Consumer Behaviour & Research - R48 (RP) Culinary & Catering Management - T18 (TP) Customer Relationship & Service Management - R34 (RP) Food & Beverage Business - C46 (NYP) Fund Management & Administration - C56 (NYP) Hospitality & Tourism Management - C67 (NYP) Hospitality & Tourism Management - T08 (TP) Hotel & Hospitality Management - R37 (RP) Integrated Events Management - R28 (RP) International Logistics & Supply Chain Management - N80 (NP) Law & Management - T09 (TP) Leisure & Resort Management - T19 19
(TP) Marketing - C99 (NYP) Mass Media Management - C93 (NYP) Outdoor & Adventure Learning - R33 (RP)^ Restaurant & Culinary Operations - R46 (RP) Retail Management - T39 (TP) Sport & Wellness Management - C81 (NYP) Sports & Leisure Management - R27 (RP) Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa Management - R44 (RP) 20
Annex 5 Higher Nitec Courses 21
Annex 6 Nitec Courses Who can apply: GCE 'O' and 'N' Level Holders Minimum Requirements: Pass 2 GCE 'O' level subjects or Pass 3 GCE 'N' level subjects. However, please note: you may meet minimum requirements for entry but you may not get a course as the cut-off points for all courses are based on the total points for the best 4 GCE N level subjects as detailed below. Cut-off Points Criteria for NITEC courses: Based on an aggregate of best 4 GCE 'N' subjects, including pre-requisites and bonus points where applicable and is subject to availability of vacancies. Selected courses will require applicants to attend an admission interview, medical examination or drawing test. 2011 JAE 2012 JAE 2013 JAE Cut-Off Cut-Off Cut-Off S/N Nitec Course Campus Points Points Points 6 1 Aerospace Avionics ITE College Central 4 5 8 2 Pastry & Baking ITE College West 7 8 8 3 Applied Food Science ITE College East 7 Culinary Skills (Western) / 9 4 ITE College West 7 10 Western Culinary Arts 5 Service Skills (Tourism) ITE College West 8 8 6 Aerospace Technology ITE College Central 9 9 8 Community Care & Social 7 ITE College East NA 11 10 Development Digital Audio & Video 8 ITE College East 8 8 Production Info-Communications Technology (Cloud ITE College East - 13 Computing) 9 Info-Communications 9 Technology (Cloud ITE College West 10 12 Computing) Fitness Training ITE College East - 14 10 Fitness Training ITE College West 11 11 22
Food & Beverage 11 ITE College West 17 15 Operations Service Skills (Office) ITE College Central 9 8 12 Service Skills (Office) ITE College Central - 6 Service Skills (Office) ITE College East 11 10 Aerospace Machine 13 ITE College Central - 8 and 11 6 Technology Digital Audio & Video 14 ITE College West 8 8 7 Production 15 Digital Animation ITE College Central 15 20 16 ITE College East 16 11 16 16 Electronics ITE College West - - 16 17 Nursing ITE College East 15 15 14 18 Visual Communications ITE College Central 15 12 15 19 Security Technology IITE College West 10 10 11 Automotive Technology 20 ITE College West 12 12 12 (Light/Heavy Vehicles) Info-Communications Technology 21 ITE College Central - - 8 (Networking and Systems Admin) Info-Communications Technology ITE College West 10 9 9 (Networking and Systems Admin) 22 Info-Communications Technology ITE College East - - 14 (Networking and Systems Admin) Chemical Process 23 ITE College East 14 13 14 Technology Mechanical Technology ITE College East 14 15 20 24 Mechanical Technology ITE College Central 14 15 14 Mechatronics ITE College West - - 17 25 Mechatronics ITE College Central 14 14 14 26 Electrical Technology ITE College East 14 13 15 27 Electronics ITE College Central 11 16 10 28 Facility Technology ITE College East - - 20 23
Facility Technology ITE College West 13 18 16 Space Design 29 ITE College Central 14 16 13 (Architecture) 30 Product Design ITE College Central 18 19 20 31 Interactive Media Design ITE College Central 16 16 15 Service Skills (Retail) ITE College Central - - 14 32 Service Skills (Retail) ITE College West 16 17 14 33 Visual Effects ITE College Central 16 12 13 Social Media & Web ITE College Central - - 15 Development) 34 Social Media & Web ITE College Central 15 14 10 Development) 35 Electrical Technology ITE College West 16 11 12 Mechatronics (Medical 36 ITE College Central 11 11 11 Technology) 37 Machine Technology ITE College Central 17 17 15 38 Opticianary ITE College East - - 6 39 Floristry ITE College Central - - 8 Fashion Apparal 40 ITE College Central - - 9 Production and Design 41 Rapid Tranist Technology ITE College West - - 10 Medical Manufacturing 42 ITE College Central - - 11 Technology Mobile Systems and 43 ITE College West - - 12 Services 44 Asian Culinary Arts ITE College West - - 12 Laser & Tooling 45 ITE College Central - - 14 Technology 46 Attractions Operations ITE College West - - 15 Space Design (Interior and - - 47 ITE College Central 15 Exhibition) - - Semiconductor - - 16 48 ITE College Central Technology - - 49 Beauty and Wellness ITE College East - - 18 50 Hair Services ITE College East - - 20 24
My Preferred Course of Study After ‘N’ Levels Choice Pathway Post – Course EMB3 Number Secondary Aggregate Institution For eg: Polytechnic Singapore Accountancy EMB3 ≤ 9, st 1 Choice Foundation Polytechnic (S75) Where EL ≤ Programme 3 & MATH ≤ (PFP) 3 and each of the best subjects ≤ 3 For eg: Direct Entry ITE College Higher Nitec in EMB3 ≤ 14, nd 2 Choice to Higher Central Accountancy Where EL ≤ Nitec 3 & MATH ≤ 4 For eg: 5NA Serangoon ‘O’ Level EMB3 ≤ 19 rd 3 Choice Garden Secondary School st 1 Choice nd 2 Choice rd 3 Choice 25
PART II: STUDY TIPS The Challenger’s 10 Tips to Success!!! Now, your ‘N’ level examinations are just months away! Don’t panic and pretend that they will go away – THEY WON’T! But, if you are organized and have healthy study habits, you will achieve success in your examinations! Have a Positive Attitude Always believe in yourself, learn to overcome the challenges you face and have the power to believe that you can succeed. Set Goals that provide you with DIRECTION AND LEAD TO SUCCESS. Each goal you set should state WHAT you will do and WHEN you will accomplish it. Implied in each goal you set is your WILL (determination) to do it. For example, “I will (your determination) finish revising for my History, Chapter 1 (what you will do) by March 20 (when you will accomplish it). Develop Interest Develop an interest in what you are studying. Try to relate what you are studying to you own life to make it as meaningful as possible. This can motivate you to study better and concentrate. Study Place Find a comfortable and quiet place to study with good lighting and little distractions (Avoid your own bed! It is very tempting to just lie down and take a nap). Revise Immediately It is best to review the topics right after school when it's still fresh in your memory. 26
Revision Timetable Draw up a revision timetable – it should be realistic, cover all subjects and allow you time to relax as well. Space out your studying. You will learn more by studying a little every day instead of waiting to cram at the last minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in your long-term memory but if you try to study at the last moment, the material will only reside in your short-term memory that you will easily forget. Learn to manage your time well. Make Notes Make sure that you understand the material well. Don't just read through the material and try to memorize everything. Take notes and write down a summary of the important ideas as you read through your study material. Concentrate and Focus Make sure you are not tired and/or hungry when you study. Otherwise, you won't have the energy you need to concentrate. Don't try to do two tasks at the same time. You won't be able to concentrate on either one very well. Concentration means focusing on one thing at any one time! Seek Help Don’t think you are alone! A problem shared is a problem halved. If you face problems while studying, get your teachers or friends help immediately! Relax If you panic, you are lost! There is no running away from the exams so make use of the time you have right now and give yourself the best chance of doing well by starting to revise early and keeping calm. 27
Self-Revision Checklist For English Language 4NA Syllabus (1190) Paper 1 (Writing) 1 hour 50 minutes Section A (Editing) Read and Follow the Instructions Make sure that you circle the errors and that you write the answer in the correct line in the spaces given. Revise your Grammar Rules Revise the rules for use of tenses, Subject-Verb agreement, verb forms, plural and singular forms of nouns, consistency in use of pronouns, and use of adjectives, adverbs and connectors. Try out grammar editing exercises. Look for a good assessment book for grammar. Check your answers and if you did not get the answer correct, check against the grammar rules to find out why your answer was incorrect. Section B (Situational Writing) Understand the Questions 1. Study all the questions and sample essays as well as your own. Highlight the key words indicating: the objectives of the activity/event/ building the facility, etc (purpose of task) the purpose of writing this (what are you trying to achieve by giving the speech, writing the letter or report?) (intent of the writer) the audience (who it is written for) the format (speech, formal letter, informal letter, report) the context (situation. Do not copy the words given) the writer’s position (who are you writing as? The Head Prefect?) the words in bold 28
highlight and number all the required parts in the bulleted points (because each bullet can have more than 1 point to address) 2. Study the visual stimulus. Think about how to apply the information for the different options. Do not lift or copy the words given but think about how the information about the options given can help to achieve the purpose of the activity/ event/ task. You should not include the information given in your explanation but you should come up with your own reasons based on the information. There is no merit in repeating what has already been given in the question and the examiner does not need a photocopy of the question! When writing about how your choice achieves the purpose, as far as possible, use your own words in explaining. For example, if the purpose is to “build stronger bonds with the community”, think of other ways of saying this eg. “enhance communication”, “develop better relationships”, “provide more opportunities for interaction with the residents”, etc. 3. Understand the ways different questions are crafted and the different requirements of the questions. Do not assume that all the questions are asking for the same things. Read the complete sentence for each point. Don’t jump to conclusions about what the question wants and end up reading the points only partially. Read carefully as some words may be missed when they are written in a long sentence. Did they ask you to explain or describe the uses or how to organize or how to design the area? Did they ask you to explain how you will fulfil all the objectives, as you describe your planning of the event/ your ideas for designing the place, etc?) 29
Practise writing out the formats without referring to the samples for formal letters, informal letters, speech and reports. Some students just try to memorise without writing them out. When they actually try to write during the examination, they tend to leave out some details (eg. date, our Dear Sir, etc) or they put things in the wrong order. Or they mix up the formats. Practise Planning and Writing A Few Essays within Time Limit. Writing without planning creates a mess in terms of organization of information. 10 minutes spent in planning makes the writing much easier as you only need to write out the points in proper sentences. Remember that it is not enough to just address the points (mention them). You need to develop them (explain, give specific information or elaborate on what you mean). Make sure you fulfil all the requirements of the question. Tick against each point to ensure that you have answered it. Practise Editing Your Own Work It is very important that you learn to spot your own errors and correct them. Watch out for common errors in spelling, punctuation (capital letters and small letters, full stops and commas), use of the plural and singular forms (the Sec 4 students’ parents or parent?), tenses, verb forms (has went or has gone? will bought or will buy?) and subject-verb agreement (the students is/ are?). Use a dictionary to check your spelling and memorise all the words that you have spelt wrongly. Get a peer to help you check. Make sure you make this a habit to check your work for every piece of work you write. 30
Section C (Continuous Writing) Practise Planning Look at the Ten Years’ Series questions/ any EL assessment book with trial papers. For discursive/ informative/ expository questions, think of 4 Big Ideas for each content paragraphs. Then jot down in point form what you will write for each paragraph using the PEER structure (Point- Example- Evidence/ Elaboration –Reiteration) For the narrative topics, think of some creative plots with interesting endings (you can use a mindmap for this) Prepare Some Good Introductions for the topics you have planned. Keep an EL notebook of your own original introductions which you can use when needed. You can also jot down a few good introductions from books you have read. Remember: Do not memorise “purple prose” (“prescribed” descriptive phrases found in essay books that many students will be regurgitating), or introductions and stories from “model essay” books. Practise Writing Write a few essays of the required length within the time limit given for the examination. Who knows? One of them may be usable for your examination. Practise Editing Your Own Work Again, check for errors just like for Section B. 31
Paper 2 (Comprehension) 1 hour 50 minutes Study the Visual Text Look at advertisements, websites, posters or visual texts from other sources (e.g. newspaper, magazines) to practise identifying the message. Based on the visual text, identify the message by looking at the picture, logo, headings, sub-headings, bulleted points, etc. Think about questions like: Who is the intended audience? What kind of people would be attracted to this advertisement, website, poster, etc? What is the intention of the “writer” in including this picture? Does it promote something? Does it send any message? Eg. a beauty centre advertisement might put in a picture to send the message that if you have pimples, you are not attractive and so you should go to their centre for skin treatment. What is the intention of the “writer” in including these bulleted points or the information? Eg. are these points intended to “sell” the product in some way? Are these points included to tell you the type of people they want to attract? Look at the words and the picture. By using the words or picture, what is the intended effect on the reader? Are they trying to make you curious, instil fear, attract your attention, make your feel pity for the person(s)/ animals, make you feel guilty, unattractive, etc? Read and Understand the Different Types of Comprehension Questions. Learn to understand the different types of comprehension questions (literal, inferential, quotation, vocabulary, own words, evaluative, how the language is used to create impact and the global question). This enables you to know how to tackle the questions and to answer in the way that the examiners want. Your teacher will teach you more about how to do this in class. Revise the different literary terms (personification, simile, etc). When you read books, newspaper, or any articles, practise identifying the literary features and explaining the effects of using them. 32
Practise Some Comprehension Papers within Time Limit Give about 20 minutes to the summary which constitutes 15 marks of the 50 marks in this paper (30%). Practise identifying the points – know what to leave out and what is relevant. Practise shortening the sentences to keep to 80 words. Paper 3 (Listening) 45 minutes Spend Time Listening to Radio Broadcasts and Podcasts Some podcasts can be downloaded into your MP3 or handphones and you can listen to them when on the bus etc. Watching English programmes and news will help too. Learn to take down notes when your teachers are teaching. Try using graphic organisers or taking notes in point form . Paper 4 (Oral Communication) About 20 minutes Practise Reading Aloud Practise reading with clear pronunciation and articulation, fluency and pace, and expressiveness. Read with a sense of your audience, the purpose (objective of this speech, etc), and pretend that you are really placed in that situation (context). Record your reading and play it back so that you can check if you are reading too fast, mumbling or slurring. Study the Visual Stimulus for Spoken Interaction Identify the activity that the people are engaged in. Think of the purpose of the activity and the age group/ profile (type) of people participating eg. the elderly or families or students, etc. Develop a personal response to what you see. One way is to think of 3 Big Ideas that you want to comment on. For example, if there are 3 33
possible advantages for the activity eg. promotes a healthy lifestyle, to build family bonding and allows for social interaction between residents, you can talk about these 3 when asked to talk about your opinion of the activity. The reading passage and the spoken interaction topics are related thematically. You can also use the passage to give you some ideas so as to respond to the visual stimulus. Extend beyond what you see in the picture to talk about other ideas related to the theme for the next 2 questions. Eg. how you would encourage more people to take part; why it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of their own health; and the effects on the country etc. Prepare and Practise for the Spoken Interaction Read the newspaper to keep up with current affairs. Think of ideas for different conversation topics and list down the points you have for each topic in your EL notebook. You can then take these out to revise before your examination. Practise speaking in Standard English regularly. Otherwise, you will not be able to express your ideas properly under stressful examination conditions. All The Best! 34
Other Useful websites (for additional details and resources) 1) Maths: www.ace-learning.com.sg/ 2) General Info on your ‘O’ / ‘N’ Level Exams: www.seab.gov.sg 35
PART (III): CALENDAR OF EVENTS Timeline for N Level Academic Activities 2014 *Note: Dates of school academic activities may be subjected to changes June Wk Dates N Level Exams / School School’s Academic Exams Activities 1 02 – 06 June 03 – 12 June 2 09 – 13 June Supplementary Classes (Refer to Schedule given) 3 16 – 20 June 4 23 – 27 June Term 3 Wk Dates N Level Exams / School School’s Academic Exams Activities 1 30 Jun – 4 Jul 8 JULY TO 16 JULY 2 7 – 11 Jul GCE ‘N’ LEVEL ENGLISH 3 14 – 18 Jul ORAL EXAM (1190/4) 18 JULY SUBMISSION OF ART & F&N COURSEWORK 4 21 – 25 Jul 5 28 Jul – 1 Aug 29 JULY – 07 AUG 6 4 – 8 Aug PRELIMINARY EXAM 1 31 JULY TO 7 AUG GCE ‘N’ LEVEL MOTHER TONGUE ORAL EXAM (1172/3, 1182/3, 1192/3) 7 11 – 15 Aug 36
8 18 – 22 Aug 18 AUG SUBMISSION OF D&T COURSEWORK 22 AUG PRELIMINARY EXAM 2 ENGLISH (For students who do not pass Prelim 1) 9 25 – 29 Aug 25 AUG PRELIMINARY EXAM 2 HUMANITIES (SS) (For students who do not pass Prelim 1) 10 1 – 5 Sept Term 4 Wk Dates N Level Exams / School Exams & Common Tests 1 15 – 19 Sept GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 15 Sept COMBINED HUMANITIES (SS) (2193/1, 2194/1) 16 Sept MOTHER TONGUE PAPERS 1 & 2 (1172, 1182, 1192, 3238, 3239) ENGLISH LANGUAGE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (1190/3) 17 Sept ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPERS 1 & 2 (1190) 18 Sept 19 Sept ART PAPER 2 (6125/2) 2 22 – 26 Sept 22 to 25 SEPT PRELIMINARY EXAM 2* (Maths, Science, Geo/Hist, Electives) (For students who do not pass Prelim 1) 3 29 Sept – 3 Oct 4 7 – 10 Oct GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 6 Oct 37
7 Oct SCIENCE PAPERS (5105 &5107) PHY/CHEM & CHEM/BIO 8 Oct COMBINED HUMANITIES (HISTORY) (2194/3) MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 (4042/1) 9 Oct 10 Oct MATHEMATICS PAPER 2 (4042/2) COMBINED HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY) (2193/2, 2194/2) 5 13 – 17 Oct GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 13 Oct PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (7091/1 and 7091/2) 14 Oct LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (2022/1 and 2022/2) DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (7054/1) 15 Oct FOOD & NUTRITION (6072/1) ‘N’ Level 2014 ends! 38
IMPORTANT DATES FOR STUDENTS TAKING ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECTS 4th July to 18th July: Mother Tongue Oral (1132, 1142, 1162) 22nd July: Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension (1132, 1142, 1162) 17th October: Mathematics Paper 1 (4016/1) 27th October: Mathematics Paper 2 (4016/2) 4th November: Mother Tongue Papers 1 & 2 (1132, 1142, 1162) 39
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