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2016 3E Subject Combinations

2016 3E Subject Combinations. S2 Meet-Parents Session 27 March 2015. Agenda. Assessment Weighting Promotion Criteria Proposed 2016 3E Subject Combinations Criteria explanation of electives by Pure Sciences/ Combined Sciences Additional Mathematics English Literature Humanities

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2016 3E Subject Combinations

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  1. 20163E Subject Combinations S2 Meet-Parents Session 27 March 2015

  2. Agenda • Assessment Weighting • Promotion Criteria • Proposed 2016 3E Subject Combinations • Criteria explanation of electives by • Pure Sciences/ Combined Sciences • Additional Mathematics • English Literature • Humanities • Craft & Technology • Options after O Level

  3. AssessmentWeighting OVERALL For Non-Modular Subjects 2ND COMBINED 1ST COMBINED 40% 60% CA2 SA2 CA1 SA1 15% 15% 45% 25%

  4. AssessmentWeighting For Modular Subjects OVERALL 1ST COMBINED 2ND COMBINED 100% 100% Or CA2 30% CA1 30% 70% SA1 SA2 70% Depending on Semester of the Subject

  5. PromotionCriteria

  6. 20163E Subject Combinations

  7. 2016 3E Subject Combinations Subject Combinations offered Criteria & Cut-off Points Guide to choosing subject combination Important Information

  8. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 1. Subject Combinations • All combinations in Subject Combination Target Setting Planner • No. of subjects ranges from 6 to 8 • 25 combinations offered

  9. 2016 3E Subject Combinations • Subject Combinations 4 Compulsory subjects for 3E students: • English Language • Mother Tongue • Mathematics • Combined Humanities (Social Studies + choice of Elective)

  10. 2016 3E Subject Combinations Subjects Offered

  11. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 2. Criteria and Cut-Off • Allocation of subject combination is based on merit • To be eligible for consideration for the combination of their choice, students must satisfy the minimum criteria • Criteria is the school’s way to gauge aptitude and suitability of student to take subjects

  12. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 2. Criteria & Cut-off Points Example To be eligible for E1A (Triple Sciences) course, students must satisfy the following criteria:

  13. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 2. Criteria & Cut-off Points

  14. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 3. GUIDE TO CHOOSING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS • Ability • Attitude • Aspiration

  15. 2016 3E Subject Combinations ABILITY • Ability to handle multiple subjects • Quality GCE O level grades open doors - Prospects for JC/Poly ultimately depend on quality of results (e.g. L1R5 / L1B4) • Gauge ability via Sec 2 results

  16. 2016 3E Subject Combinations ATTITUDE • Interest is important • Students do well in subjects that they are interested in • Rely on Lower Secondary experience to gauge interest

  17. 2016 3E Subject Combinations ASPIRATIONS • JC or poly? - Number and type of subjects • Science-based or Humanities-based?

  18. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 4. Important Information • Options will be done online on the school portal • Students will be briefed by April • Options are to be submitted within 3 working days after release of results • Students will be informed of their allocation & class by November • Only combinations with at least 10-15 students will be confirmed

  19. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 4. Important Information • 3E students are allowed to make up to 5 choices • 3E Subject Combination Target Setting Planner will be given out to your child / ward at their briefing • Use the Target Setting Subject Planner and help your child make the most realistic and best choice for him • Ensure your child works hard towards his choice combination • Please choose wisely – your child will not automatically get 2nd choice if he puts down a 1st choice he does not qualify for

  20. 2016 3E Subject Combinations 4. Important Information • If your child does not qualify for any of the choices he has put down, the school will give him the combination that is best for him based on a) his results (ability), and b) teachers’ recommendation

  21. Briefing on Science A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence by Mr Abdul Malek (HOD Science)

  22. 2016 Science Curriculum Aims to: • enable students to become confident citizens in a technological world • develop abilities and skills that are useful in everyday life • develop relevant attitudes to problem-solve and use thinking and inquiry processes • prepare students for studies beyond ‘Normal’ level in applied sciences or in science-related courses • stimulate interest in and care for the local and global environment

  23. 2016 Science Curriculum Factors to consider when choosing a Science subject 1.1 Your interest and competence (ability and skills) in the subject 1.2 Your commitment to your studies and ability to work independently 1.3 Your post-secondary education and career

  24. 2016 Science Curriculum • The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution BIOLOGY

  25. 2016 Science Curriculum CHEMISTRY • It is the study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter • It focuses on how substances interact with each other and with energy

  26. 2016 Science Curriculum PHYSICS • It is the study of matter and energy and of interactions between the two • It is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves

  27. 2016 Science Curriculum UPPER SECONDARY SCIENCES • The study of Physics and Chemistry is more conceptual in nature vs • The study of Biology requires a higher level of competency in the English Language as well as an eye for details

  28. 2016 Science Curriculum EXPRESS STREAM –PURE SCIENCES • Syllabus is designed to place less emphasis on factual material but greater emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles Science Practical Assessment (SPA) • Assesses a student’s competence in practical skills over a period of 2 years

  29. 2016 Science Curriculum EXPRESS STREAM –COMBINED SCIENCES • A choice of 2 combinations in one subject: 1. Physics / Chemistry 2. Biology / Chemistry • Syllabus of each component is less in terms of depth and breadth compared to Pure Sciences • O Level Examinations: theory papers (85%) and practical test (15%)

  30. 2016 Science Curriculum POST SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION GCE A Level Course Requirements for H1 Biology • Biology at ‘O’ level, either as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course Course Requirements for H2 Biology • Biology at ‘O’ level, preferably as a single subject

  31. 2016 Science Curriculum POST SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION Polytechnics Requirements for Science-related Courses • Either Pure Sciences or Combined Sciences

  32. 2016 Science Curriculum POST SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION Polytechnics Courses • Chemical and Life Sciences • Chemical Process Technology • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Marine Engineering http://www.sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws

  33. 2016 Science Curriculum POLYTECHNIC COURSES – ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  34. 2016 Science Curriculum UNIVERSITY COURSES

  35. For further queries, please contact me at • 64430563 (ext 155) abdul_malek_b_osman@moe.edu.sg A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  36. Briefing on Additional Mathematics A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence by Mrs Christina Lee (HOD Math)

  37. Overview • Syllabus & Aims • Benefits • Attributes A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  38. 2016 Mathematics Curriculum Syllabus • 3 strands - Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry and Calculus (new syllabus started in 2013) Aims • acquire math concepts & skills for higher studies in math and to support learning in sciences • develop thinking, reasoning & meta-cognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving • connect ideas within math and between math & sciences • appreciate the abstract nature & power of math A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  39. 2016 Mathematics Curriculum BENEFITS • An advantagewhen they study many courses Polytechnics e.g. Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Temasek), Diploma in Banking & Finance Services (Ngee Ann), Diploma in Biomedical Science (S’pore Poly) • A requirementin the JC if you want to do H2 Math A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  40. 2016 Mathematics Curriculum ATTRIBUTES • Passion for Mathematics • Strong foundation in Elementary Mathematics (especially in Algebra) • Self-Discipline A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  41. For further queries, please contact me at • 64430563 (ext 118) khoo_ghee_suan_christina@moe.edu.sg A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

  42. Briefing on English Literature by Ms Mischa Pereira (HOD ELLIT)

  43. 2016 English Literature Curriculum In essence, we believe that English Literature will develop our students to: • Be able to critically and independently read, analyse and appreciate literary texts. • Be able to develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to the text.

  44. 2016 English Literature Curriculum Aims of the Literature syllabus at Bedok View • Discover the joys of reading Literature • Appreciate Language • Engage personally with the texts • Articulate perceptive and analytical thinking • Explore how the different genres function • Appreciate the importance of contexts

  45. 2016 English Literature Curriculum IMPORTANCE For English Language • Strong focus on literary texts in the new EL syllabus For Junior College • To qualify for the Arts Stream, Literature is considered as one of the Humanities subjects that can be considered. For Polytechnics • Courses such as Advertising and Public Relations and Mass Communication require good grades in language and Humanities subjects. • Literature will therefore be an added advantage.

  46. 2016 English Literature Curriculum IMPORTANCE Literature develops the following in students: • Critical and higher – order thinking • Expression of self – thoughts, feelings and opinions and ideas • Ability to process and understand information, texts and varied opinions

  47. 2016 English Literature Curriculum To take Literature at Sec 3 60% pass at Sec 2 level Text: • Paper 1: Prose • “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan • Seen and Unseen Prose and Poetry • Paper 2 : Drama • Death of a salesman by Arthur Miller Focus: • 5 areas of study • Personal response to the following: • Character, plot, theme, setting and style • To provide a critique of unseen prose.

  48. 2016 English Literature Curriculum Student Attributes for Literature: • Students must have a passion and love for reading. • Students must have good vocabulary. • Students should be able to interpret different points of view, form opinions and justify these opinions with examples and evidence. • Students should be able to express their ideas and opinions confidently.

  49. 2016 English Literature Curriculum ENRICHMENTS AT UPPER SECONDARY Focus on: • Developing students to be effective communicators of their thoughts and ideas. • Developing confidence and ability to express their thoughts and ideas. • Develop critical thinkers • Preparation for O Level Literature exam Programmes: • Enrichment workshop • Examination workshops held by Singapore Teachers’ Union • National Literature Festival

  50. For further queries, please contact me at • 64430563 (ext 115 ) mischa_leigh_pereira@moe.edu.sg A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence

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