2013 Sec 2 Subject Combination Briefing (for website).pdf
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SECONDARY THREESECONDARY THREESECONDARY THREESECONDARY THREE
Subject Combination Subject Combination Subject Combination Subject Combination
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Parents’ Evening
15 March 2013
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Express stream)
Option 1
Subject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Additional Mathematics
Subject 5(Combined
Humanities)
Geography elective
History elective
Literature elective
Subject 6 Pure Chemistry
Subject 7 Pure Physics
Subject 6 Pure Biology
Option 2
Subject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Additional Mathematics
Subject 5(Combined
Humanities)
Geography elective
History elective
Literature elective
Subject 6 Pure Chemistry
Subject 7 Pure Physics
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Express stream)
Option 3
Subject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Principles of Account
Subject 5 Science (Physics / Chemistry)
Subject 6(Combined
Humanities)Geography elective History elective Literature elective
Subject 7
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure History /Pure Literature
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure Geography /Pure Literature
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure Geography /Pure History
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Express stream)
Option 4
Subject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Principles of Account
Subject 5 Science (Biology / Chemistry)
Subject 6(Combined
Humanities)Geography elective History elective Literature elective
Subject 7
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure History /Pure Literature
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure Geography /Pure Literature
Art / Design & Technology /
Pure Geography /Pure History
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Express stream)
1 Students would be ranked based on their overall performance, with double weightings for English Language, Mathematics and Science in the Sec 2 overall grade.
2 Students need to score a minimum of 70% for the Sec 2 Science overall grade to qualify for the Pure Science combination.
3 Students need to score a minimum of 65% for the Sec 2 Mathematics overall grade to offer Additional Mathematics.
4 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Normal (Academic) stream))
OptionsSubject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Science (Physics / Chemistry)
Subject 5(Combined
Humanities)Geography elective History elective Literature elective
Subject 6Art /
Design & Technology /Principles of Account
1 Additional Mathematics (AM) would be offered to selected students as a 7th subject, if the student attains a minimum of 70% for the Sec 2 Mathematics overall grade. A minimum of 10 students is required to open a class of AM.
2 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.
2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Normal (Technical) stream))
1 A minimum number of 15 students is required for an elective class to be opened.
OptionsSubject 1 English Language
Subject 2 Basic Mother Tongue Language
Subject 3 Mathematics
Subject 4 Computer Applications
Subject 5 Design & Technology Design & TechnologyElements of Business
Skills
Subject 6Elements of Business
SkillsScience Science
Promotion from
Sec 2 Express
to Sec 3 Express
∗ Pass in English Language AND
a pass percentage in the average of all subjects
Progression Criteria
Promotion from Sec 2 Normal (Academic)
to Sec 3 Normal (Academic)
∗ Pass in English Language and 2 other subjects; OR
∗ Pass in 4 subjects
Progression Criteria
Promotion from Sec 2 Normal (Academic)
to Sec 3 Express
∗ 70% or higher in the average for all subjects; AND
∗ Deemed able to cope with the Express stream.
Progression Criteria
Promotion from
Sec 2 Normal (Technical)
to Sec 3 Normal (Technical)
∗ Pass (Grade D or better) in 2 subjects, of which one of them is English Language or Mathematics.
Progression Criteria
Promotion from
Sec 2 Normal (Technical)
to Sec 2 Normal (Academic)
∗ 70% or higher in the average for all subjects; AND
∗ Deemed able to cope with the Normal (Academic) course.
Progression Criteria
Assess-ment
Art Food & Nutrition
Design & Technology
Paper 1 Coursework (60%) Written Exam (40%) Written Exam (40%)
Paper 2 Drawing & Painting (40%)
Coursework (60%) Design Project (70%)
Objectives • Gathering & Investigation of Information
• Exploration & Development of Ideas/Concepts
• Aesthetic Qualities• Selection & Control
of Materials & Technical Processes
• Personal Response
• Task Analysis• Research and
Development Decision Making
• Planning• Execution • Evaluation
• Knowledge with understanding
• Design problem solving
• Realisation
Introduction to Applied Subjects
Introduction to O-level Art
Studio Practice
∗ Engages students in the creation of artworks
∗ Students acquire skills e.g. research, experimentation and exploration, idea development, personal reflection and evaluation in the process of creating artworks
∗ Preparatory studies an integral and important part of the Studio Practice
Study of Visual Arts
∗ Self/Relationships∗ Self identity∗ Social identity∗ Relationships
∗ Society/Culture∗ Social Commentary∗ Cultural Commentary∗ Function of Design in Society
∗ Space/Structure∗ Pictorial (2-D) Space∗ 3-D Space
∗ Ideas/Imagination∗ Dreams & Imagination∗ Concepts & Ideas
Syllabus comprises Study of Visual Arts & Studio Practice
Gathering and Investigation of Information
1) Use variety of sources
2) Study topic in many ways
3) Use images to express their ideas
Introduction to O-level Art
Exploration & Development Of Ideas/ Concepts
1) Interpret chosen subject matter
2) Express their opinions using images
3) Find, adapt and invent images to express their ideas
Aesthetic Qualities
1) Understand art elements and design principles
2) Effectively use visual devices such as framing
3) Understand the visual “effects” chosen media can produce
Introduction to O-level Art
Selection & Control Of Materials
1) Understand the unique qualities of chosen media
2) Are able to manipulate chosen media to express their ideas
Personal Response & Artist Reference
1) Use images in new and original ways to express themselves
2) Express their opinions, personal ideas or visions in the artwork
3) How the chosen artist(s) influence your artwork
Introduction to O-level Art
Focus
Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition
To develop students’ understanding o the
CONCEPTS OF NUTRITION & MEAL PLANNING
To develop students’ understanding on the
LINK BETWEEN DIET AND HEALTH
To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make
INFORMED DECISIONS CONCERNING FOOD & NUTRITION
To develop students’ understanding on the
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE
Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition
‘O’ Level Coursework – Task Question
Introduction to O-level Food & Nutrition
Introduction to O-level Design & Tech
Design
∗ Acquire and apply thinking skills and tools
∗ Develop the ability to visualise, explore, develop, present and communicatetheir ideas
∗ Make design decisionsthrough purposeful design tasks.
Syllabus comprises Design, Technological Areas & Materials and Practical Processes
Technological Areas
∗ Structures ∗ supporting systems designed
for minimal movement
∗ Mechanisms ∗ movement systems designed
to transfer and control physical movement and forces from one point/direction to another
∗ Electronics ∗ control systems designed to
sense, process and control via electrical signals
Materials & Practical Processes
∗ Select appropriate processesfor setting/marking out, shaping, joining and assembly, and finishing with respect to the materials used
∗ Demonstrate the correct use of hand tools, equipment and machine
∗ Show a concern for economy in the use of materials, components, time, energy and other resources
Introduction to O-level Design & TechSyllabus comprises Design, Technological Areas & Materials and Practical Processes
A combination of geography, history, politics, economics, sociology, urban planning, philosophy . . .
• Looks at these topics from a Singaporean perspective
• Looks at current day issues affecting Singapore an Singaporeans locally, regionally and internationally
• Provides learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to understand what is going on around the world today, as well as equipping learners with the skills to better manage the information overload available to us through the internet and broadcasting media.
Introduction to O-level Social Studies
Introduction to O-level Social Studies
SINGAPORE AS A NATION IN THE
WORLD
∗ Nationhood and Its Challenges
UNDERSTANDING GOVERNANCE
∗ Policy Process: Formulation and Implementation
∗ Meeting the needs of the people and nation
∗ Case study of Singapore’s population policies to examine policy changes over time
∗ Case study of Singapore’s public health care policies
CONFLICT AND HARMONY IN
MULTIETHNIC SOCIETIES
∗ Discord and Disunity
∗ Case studies of Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland
∗ Social Cohesion and Harmony
∗ Case study of Singapore
Introduction to O-level Social Studies
MANAGING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
∗ Causes of international conflicts
∗ How Singapore Ensures its National Security∗ Singapore’s two-pronged
approach of deterrence and diplomacy
∗ How Conflict in One Region can Affect the Rest of the World∗ Case Study of Iraq-Kuwait
Conflict (1990-91)∗ Transnational Terrorism: A
new threat to world security
SUSTAINING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
∗ Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalised World∗ Globalisation and its
challenges and opportunities∗ Singapore’s strategies for
economic development in a globalised world
FACING CHALLENGES AND CHANGE
∗ Overcoming the Odds and Fading into Obscurity∗ Case study of Venice
Introduction to O-level Social Studies
Pure Humanities – 2 assessment papers, more topics than Elective Humanities
Differences between Pure and Elective Humanities
GEOGRAPHY TOPIC GCE O Pure
GCE O Elective
GCE NAElective
1. Coasts ����*
2. Living with Tectonic Hazards ���� ���� ����
3. Variable Weather & Changing Climate ���� ����* ����*
4. Global Tourism ����* ����* ����*
5. Food Resources ���� ����
6. Health & Diseases ����
7. Map reading, geographical data & techniques, geographical investigations (fieldwork)
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* These topics include compulsory fieldwork component
Syllabus comprises • Role of accounting • Double entry system of book-keeping
• accounting equation, source documents, books of prime entry, the cash book, the general journal, the ledger and the trial balance
• Accounting procedures • regarding capital and revenue expenditure, depreciation,
adjustments to ledger accounts, the correction of errors and control accounts
• Fundamentals of preparing the final accounts • Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and the
operation of partnerships
• Preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Analysis and interpretation of final accounts involving ratios.
Introduction to O-level Principles of Accounts
∗ Develop skills of numeracy, information technology literacy, communication, inquiry, presentation and interpretation;
∗ Develop attitudes of accuracy, orderliness and logical thought and an appreciation of professional ethics;
∗ Inculcate values of integrity, responsibility, being fair and ethical
Introduction to O-level Principles of Accounts
Introduction to N-level Elements of Business Skills
∗ If you are interested to work in the
�retail (e.g. shops),
�travel (e.g. tour agencies),
�tourism (e.g. theme parks, resorts) ,
�hospitality (e.g. hotels), or
∗ If you are keen to be a businessman
Choose EBS.
Introduction to N-level Elements of Business Skills
Q & A