2011 Meet the Parents Session - 3NA (Year End) 27th October 2011

1. Secondary 3 Normal Academic Meet The Parents Session

3. Impact of latest MOE Direction

4. What is next ?

5. .Reaffirming Fundamentals. Develop Students Holistically Provide Many Pathways for all to Progress PISA 2009: Science – 4 th PISA 2009: Reading – 5 th TIMSS 2007: P4 Science - 1 st PIRLS – 4 th Preserve High Standards Careful Implementation is Key Effective and Efficient PISA 2009: Mathematics – 2 nd TIMSS 2007: S2 Science - 1 st TIMSS 2007: P4 Math – 2 nd TIMSS 2007: S2 Math – 3 rd

8. Aligning the Co-curriculum Academic Curriculum Co-curriculum Total Curriculum DOE 21CC Student Outcomes LEAPS Grading (2014) Confident person Self-directed learner Concerned citizen Active contributor

9. Approach to Design and Deliver the Co-Curriculum How Why Philosophy What 21 st Century Student Outcomes Confident person Self-directed learner Active contributor Concerned citizen Principles Programme Domains a) Provide breadth of experiences b) Ensure development and progression c) Provide challenge and enjoyment d) Promote social bonding and integration e) Consider available resources and safety CCA Programmes (UG, Sports, PA, C&S) Leadership Development Programmes Service to Community Programmes Enrichment and Lifeskills Programmes

16. Mother Tongue Language Review

18. All the current Sec 1 pupils have been introduced to the new syllabus this year

20. New Examination Format for Chinese Language (wef 2012) Paper 2: 60 mark/30% Section A - Cloze Passage (10 mark/5%) (10 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (20 mark/10%) (10 MCQs) Section C – Comprehension (40 mark/20%) (8 Questions) Paper 1 : 60 mark/30% Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 120 words Section B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 240 words Paper 3 : 80 mark/40% Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%) Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%) Section C – Conversation (20 mark/10%) Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%) GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

21. New Examination Format for Malay Language (wef 2012) Paper 2: 60 mark/30% Section A - Fill in the blank (10 mark) (5 Questions) Proverbs & Idioms (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Cloze Passage (5 mark) (5 MCQs) Comprehension (10 mark) (5 MCQs) Section B – Comprehension (30 mark) (8 Open ended questions) Paper 1 : 60 mark/30% Section A – Email Writing (20 mark/10%) at least 100 words Section B – Essay (40 mark/20%) at least 200 words Paper 3 : 80 mark/40% Oral: Section A – Reading (20 mark/10%) Section B – Picture Discussion (20 mark/10%) Section C – Conversation(20 mark/10%) Listening Comprehension: 10 Questions (20 mark/10%) GCE N LEVEL EXAMINATION

23. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

24. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

25. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

26. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

27. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

28. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

29. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

30. Sec 3 NA End-of-Year Academic Results

31. Criteria for Promotion from Sec 4 NA to Sec 5 NA

34. Progression Opportunities

35. Requirements for Admission to Post-secondary Education

37. Polytechnics

39. Use of ICT for Teaching & Learning

41. MOE Pilot Project Virtual World Exploring Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Virtual World Environment A joint study on how learning can be made more meaning to students through the use of online 3E immersive virtual learning environments Teachers worked closely with ETD and NIE Researchers to fine-tune pedagogical models and implementation strategies in the use of virtual environment for teaching and learning. Sec 1 Geography students explored about Rivers and Map Reading Sec 2 CL students explored 2 topics on HDB Estates and Oil Spill in designated virtual islands.

43. Programmes for 2012