126 April 2019 | 7:00 p.m.

2020 Sec 3 Exp

Subject Combinations

2

2019 Programme (Exp)

Time Activity Personnel

7.00pm-

7.30pm

Welcome & Overview

Post-Secondary

Education

Mrs Quek Li Gek,

Principal

7.30pm-

8.30pm

Mathematics Ms Kok Lai Fong,

HOD Maths

Science Ms Chee Vivien,

HOD Science

Humanities Mrs Vijay Neeraja,

HOD Humanities

Aesthetics Mr Ng Eng Kee,

HOD Aesthetics

8.30pm-

8.50pm

Q & A Principal, VP & IP HODs

Welcome & Overview

Mrs Quek Li GekPrincipal

Purpose of this Briefing

• Provide information on the Sec 2 subjects

allocation process, criteria, Sec 3 subject

combinations

• Understand the Post-Sec Courses

• Help parents and PL-Lites to make an informed

decision

• Provide an avenue for dialogue & clarification

before exercising option in Oct 2019

How Subject Combinations are derived

Combinations are reviewed annually and

modified based on

• Available Staff or Physical Resources

• Requirements for A-level and polytechnic courses

• Observations on the strengths and aptitudes of

students

• O-Level performance of previous batches

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5

Timeline @ a Glance

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7

Apr 2019

Sec 3 Combination 1st Briefing

Oct 2019

Submit Options Forms using Overall

Marks

Oct-Nov 2019

Notification of Streaming Outcomes

Oct 2019Sec 3

Combination

Options 2nd

Briefing

Mid

Year

CT

EOY

Exams

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Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Compulsory

Subjects

(4 Subjects)

English Language

Mother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

Pure Science

(3 or 2 Subjects)

Pure Physics

Pure Chemistry

Pure Biology

Pure Physics

Pure Chemistry

Pure Biology

Pure Chemistry

Humanities and

Other subjects

(1 or 2 Subjects)

1.1

CH(Social Studies &

Elective Geography)

2.1 / 3.1

Pure Geography

CH (SS & Elective Literature)

Or

2.2 / 3.2

Pure Literature

CH (SS & Elective Geography)

Or

2.3 / 3.3

Pure Literature

CH (SS & Elective History)

8 subjects 8 subjects 8 subjects

Sec 3 Express Courses

Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible for Option 1, students must

obtain a minimum of 70% for English Language,

Science and Mathematics. In addition, the

overall average must be 70% and above.

To be eligible for Options 2 and 3, students

must obtain a minimum of 65% for English

Language, Science and Mathematics. In

addition, the overall average must be 65% and

above.

Sec 3 Express Courses

Option 4 Option 5

Compulsory

Subjects

English Language

Mother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Combined

Science

Combined Science

(Physics, Chemistry)

Combined Science

(Biology, Chemistry)

Humanities

and Other

subjects

(3 Subjects)

4.1 /

5.1 Pure Lit + Combined Hum (SS & Elective Geog)

POA/ A Maths

4.2 /

5.2

Pure Geog + Combined Hum ( SS & Elective Lit)

POA/ A Maths

4.3 /

5.3

Pure Lit + Combined Hum (SS & Elective Geog)

F&N/ A Maths

4.4 /

5.4

Pure Geog + Combined Hum (SS & Elective Lit)

F&N/ A Maths

7 Subjects 7 Subjects

Eligibility Criteria

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There are only 20 vacancies for Food & Nutrition.

There must be 20 or more students choosing Art

or Music or Food & Nutrition before the school will

consider opening the class.

A Maths is a replacement subject for POA and F&N

for Options 4&5 (Criteria: at least 60% Overall Sec 2

Maths)

Need to seek approval if students wish to exceed

the max number of subjects stated in any of the

options- subjected to approval

Additional Subjects

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Higher Mother Tongue - obtain a min of 50%

for overall HCL/HTL at Sec 2.

Art & Music - additional subjects and will be

conducted in the afternoon and can be taken

with any combination.

Art - obtain a min of 65% for overall Sec 2 Art.

Music - obtain Grade 4 for both Theory and

Practical (any instruments including singing)

by 31 Dec 2019.

Subject Combi Allocation

Principles

Are the options offered to us the final Sec 3

combinations that will be open for the Final

Option Exercise in October?

• These options were planned from the

information gathered in the Humanities

Subject Briefing in March as well as from

updates in the education landscape.

• Any changes, if at all, made will be minimal for

the Final Option Exercise in October.

How many subjects are the students expected to take?

Is it dependent on the results?

At Secondary 3, will the subject combinations affect what

they study in the Junior College, university and their

career choice?

• Students generally take 7-8 subjects.

• Students’ results are a key consideration to

allocating students into the different classes.

• The subject combination does reflect the

interest and aptitude of the students in the

various subjects. Hence, when they move into

their post secondary education, they will likely

pursue similar subjects.

Is there an option to change Subject combination

in Sec 3 or after Sec 3?

• Not advisable as the runway to ‘N’/ ‘O’

level examination is very short.

What are Parents’ Roles?

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19

SkillsFuture - Why Passion & Interests?

Know Your child

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Science Arts

Healthcare

Health Sciences

Applied Sciences

Engineering

Statistician

Aerospace

InfoTech etc.

Law

Psychology

Hospitality

Early Childhood

Social Sciences

Media & Design

Business and Finance etc.

Sec 3 Subject Combinations in PL(Sec)

Explore the Pathways

Post-Sec Scholarships

http://plmgss.moe.edu.sg/programme/useful-resources/post-secondary-scholarships

• MOE Pre-University Scholarship

• MOE Humanities Scholarship

• Art Elective Scholarship

• Language Elective Scholarships

• Music Elective Scholarship

• Regional Studies Prog Scholarship

DSTA Scholarship

• Cluster Sponsorship - Nursing (Dip)

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP) Profession – Nursing

• Sailors' Society - MaritimeONE

Scholarship (SMA-SP)

• BCA-Industry Built Environment

Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship

• Scholarships Offered by Polytechnics

• Scholarships Offered by Lasalle and

NaFa

• Community Development Council

& Citizen's Consultative

Committee-Institute of Technical

Education (CDC & CCC-ITE)

Scholarship

• BCA-Industry Built Environment

ITE Scholarship

• Nursing Sponsorship for NITEC in

Nursing

• SingHealth Nursing Sponsorship

(NITEC)

• Singapore Olympic Foundation-

Peter Lim Sports Scholarship

• Industry Scholarships For ITE

Courses

Exp / NA NT

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Science ArtsPre-U Scholarships

Humanities Scholarship

Art/Music Elective Scholarship

Languages Scholarship

Regional Studies Programme Scholarship

Sec 3 Subject Combinations in PL(Sec)

Pre-U Scholarships

Healthcare Scholarship

A*Star Scholarship

Singapore Industry

Scholarship

DSTA Scholarship

Provide Opportunities to

explore experiences

Sec 3 Work Shadowing

Programme (WSP)

GCE O-Level Exam

JC

University Degrees

Secondary 3/4

Polytechnic

GCE N-Level Exam

ITE

Sec 5

Explore the Pathways

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MOE Special AwardsThe LKY Awards

Name Class MOE Special Awards

Rachel Destinee Lee

@ Lee Sihui4E1

2007 Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-

Round Excellence

Chong Cheryl 4E12010 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

Outstanding Normal Course

Mavis Saw Kai Lin 4D12014 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

Outstanding Normal Course

Saraniya D/O

Panichelvam4D1

2016 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

Outstanding Normal Course

Hannah Quek 4A12017 Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-

Round Excellence

Ling Yin 4A12018 Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-

Round Excellence

Post Secondary Education

Options after the

‘O’ Levels

What are the choices available to your children after theyGRADUATE FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL?

‘A’ Level Curriculum

The ‘A’ Level curriculum is aimed at preparing

students well for the rapidly changing world of

the 21st century.

It emphasizes:

1. More Breadth, More Options

2. More Focus on Thinking and

Communication Skills

3. A Holistic Education

Post-Sec Pathways

Junior College & Millennia Institute

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JAE Course Type Aggregate Requirement

Junior Colleges

(2 years)

English/

Higher MT L1

5 Relevant

Subjects (R5)

Less than or

equal to 20Centralised

Institute

(3 years)

English/

Higher MT L1

4 Relevant

Subjects (R4)

Polytechnic

Courses (3 years)

English 2 Relevant

Subjects &

2 Best

Subjects

≤ 26 pts

ITE Courses English 1 Relevant

Subject

3 Best Subjects

Aggregate Requirements to

JC/CI/Poly/ITE

Admission Criteria

to JCL1 EL/HMT

R5 1 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music

2 – Math / Science

3 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music /

Math/ Science

4

5

Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects

(except CCA)

L1R5

Subject Requirement

English Language A1 to C6

Mother Tongue Language

OR Higher MTL

OR Mother Tongue ‘B’ Syllabus

A1 to D7

A1 to E8

Merit or Pass

Mathematics

OR Additional Mathematics

A1 to D7

A1 to D7

Subject Requirements

FACTS or MYTHS

Taking more subjects is safer?

Biology is needed if I want to be a

doctor?

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Polytechnics

1. Applied & Health Sciences

2. Business & Management &

Humanities

3. Media & Design

4. Built Environment,

Engineering & Maritime

5. Information & Digital

Technologies

5 key Clusters In

University Course

Admission Criteria

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University Course

Admission Criteria

2019 Teacher-Meet-Parents cum

ECG Post-Sec Education Fair

Date: 30 May 2019 (Thurs)

Time: TMP (All) (8 am - 5 pm)

PSEI Fair (9am - 12pm)

Venue: Canteen, AVA, Shaw Hall

Institutions: JCs, Polys - RP, SP, NYP, TP, NP,

ITE, Lasalle, NAFA

Mathematics Subjects

Ms Kok Lai FongHOD Mathematics

O-Level Mathematics

Objectives

• Develop thinking, reasoning,

communication, application and

metacognitive skills through a mathematical

approach to problem-solving

• connect ideas within mathematics and

between mathematics and other subjects

through applications of mathematics

Content Structure

Mathematics

Topics

Numbers & Algebra

Geometry & Measurement

Statistics & Probability

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Mathematics (4048)

Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 25 Short

questions.

• Answer fully on Qn

Paper

80

marks

50% 2 hours

2 • About 10 to 11

questions

• Answer ALL questions

• Last qn will focus on

applying Mathematics

to a real-world

scenario

100

marks

50% 2.5 hours

Structure of Paper

Source: JAE 2019

‘O’ Level

Mathematics

&

‘O’ Level

Additional

Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H2 Mathematics

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H1 Mathematics

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ LevelMathematics /

Additional

Mathematics

Polytechnic Courses

Applied Sciences

Business & Management

Engineering

Health Sciences

Humanities

Information & Digital

Technologies

Media & Design

Maritime Studies etc.

Mathematics

• Water Engineer

• Solar Energy Systems Engineer

• Baker

• Food Scientist

• Computer Game Programmer

• Aerospace Engineer

• Accountant

• Data Miner

• Meteorologist

• Reclamation Specialist

• Nanotechnologist

• Banking and Investment Manager

• Demographer

• Human Resources Professional

• Infection Control Professional

• Administrative Assistant Alternative

Energy Technologist

• Purchasing Agent

• Property Manager

• Industrial Engineer

• Electrician

• Rig Technician

• Research Officer

Key Facts – Mathematics• Compulsory subject for GCE ‘O’ Level Exam

• Admission to Post-Secondary Institutions

JC / MI: Minimum grade of D7

Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most courses

ITE Higher Nitec Courses: Minimum grade of D7 for

most courses

• Conditional Admission to JC / MI

Re-take GCE ‘O’ Level Math in JC1 Failure to

obtain minimum grade of D7 Transfer to MI

Re-take GCE ‘O’ Level Math in MI1 and MI2

Failure to obtain minimum grade of D7 Leave MI

Content Structure

Topics

MathematicsAdditional

Mathematics

Numbers & Algebra Algebra

Geometry & Measurement Geometry & Trigonometry

Statistics & Probability Calculus

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Key Facts – Additional Mathematics

Additional Mathematics (4047)

Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 11 to 13

questions

• Answer ALL

questions

80

marks

44%2 hours

2 • About 9 to 11

questions

• Answer ALL

questions100

marks

56% 2.5 hours

Structure of Paper

Key Facts – Additional Mathematics

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 60% for Sec 2

Math

• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful

• Admission to JC / MI Not a compulsory subject for computation of L1R5

(JC) / L1R4 (MI)

Not a requisite subject to offer Mathematics H1

• Admission to Polytechnic Not a compulsory subject for computation of

ELR2B2

Content Structure

Principles of Accounts

Topics

The Roles of Accounting

The Accounting Information System

Elements of the Financial Statements

The Financial Statements

Business Entities

Financial Statements Analysis(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2018)

Principles of Accounts (7175)

Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 • About 3 to 4 structured

questions 40

marks

40% 1 hour

2 Section A (48 marks)

•Answer 3 structured

questions

•One question on the

preparation of financial

statement (20 marks)

Section B (12 marks)

Answer 1 qn out of 2

60

marks

60%

2 hours

Structure of Paper

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts

(POA)

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 50% for Sec 2

Math

• Requires an appreciation and aptitude for numbers

and theories – a combination of Math and Science

• Sharpens one’s logical and critical thinking –skills that will be useful in future even if one does not

major in business-related courses

• Not an easy alternative as compared to Additional

Math

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts

(POA)

• Equips one with foundational commercial

understanding for post-secondary courses as follows:

Principles of

Accounts

• Accountant

• Banking and Investment Manager

• Administrative Assistant

• Purchasing Agent

• Property Manager

Science Subjects

Ms Vivien Chee

HOD Science

Science Subject Combinations for 2020

Triple Science

Combination:

Pure Physics

Pure Chemistry

Pure Biology

Double Science

Combination:

Pure Chemistry

Pure Biology

Double Science

Combination:

Pure Physics

Pure Chemistry

Combined Science

Combination:

Science Chem

Science Biology

Combined Science

Combination:

Science Physics

Science Chem

Science: refer to hand-out

Structure of PaperPure Sciences

(Chemistry/Physics/Biology)

Combined Science

Eg. (Sc (Bio/Chem)

Paper Marks Weighting Paper Marks Weighting

1 40 MCQ 30% 1 40 MCQ 20%

2 A: Structured

Questions

B: Free

Response

Questions

50% 3

4

A: Structured

Questions

B: Free

Response

Questions

32.5% for

each

subject (ie

Bio and

Chem)

65% in total

3 Science

Practical

Assessment

20% 5 Science

Practical

Exam

15%

Science: refer to hand-out

Comparison of Assessment Weighting

Syllabus

2020 Syllabus

Knowledge with

Understanding

(Recall)

Handling Information

& Solving Problems

(Higher Order

Thinking Questions)

O Level Pure Sciences45 % 55 %

O Level Combined Sc

Science (Chem/Bio)

Science(Phy/Chem)50 % 50 %

Comparison between Pure Sciences &

Combined Sciences

Pure Sciences Combined Sciences

Topics More topics Fewer topics

Level of difficulty

High & Challenging

With Depth & Breath

Moderate

Practical 1 Practical Exam taken at 1 seating

(Revised since 2017)

1 Practical Exam taken at 1 seating

O-Level Practical Assessment for

Pure Sciences

Skill Set Weighting

MMO Manipulation,

Measurement and

Observation85%

PDO Presentation of

Data and

Observation

ACE Analysis,

Conclusions and

Evaluation

P Planning 15%

Paper 3

Total marks: 40 marks,

20% of Examination

Duration: 1h 50 min

Revised

www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/joint-admissions-exercise

• Various courses in JCs,

Polys and ITEs

• Application

• Eligibility Criteria

• Cut off points

• Profiles of institutions

JC Arts Science JC Arts Science

Anderson

Serangoon

12 12 Tampines

Meridian

13 14

Anglo Chinese 10 9 National 9 8

ACS(I) - 6 Raffles 5 5

St Joseph’s - 8 Nanyang 8 7

Catholic 14 15 St Andrew’s 12 11

Eunoia 11 10 Temasek 11 10

Hwa Chong 5 5 Victoria 8 6

Jurong Pioneer 17 14 Yishun

Innova

20 20

2018 JC Cut-off

Biology

Sc(Chem/Bio)

Biology H3 Biology H2

Sc(Chem/Bio)Sc(Phy/Chem)

Chemistry Chemistry H3Chemistry H2

Physics H3Physics H2

Sc(Phy/Chem)

Physics

PLMGSS Science subject 2020 JC Science Subjects

Source: JAE 2019

Biology H1

Chemistry H1

Physics H1

Some Science related University courses & minimum

H2 subject requirement (updated as of Sept 2017)

X- Pre-requisite

A- Alternative subjects (only 1 required)

Course MA BI CH PH

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (NTU) X X

Chem Engineering (NUS) X X X

Chemistry & Biological Chemistry (NTU) A1 X A2

Dentistry (NUS) A1 X A2

Engineering (common) (NUS) X A1 A2

Environmental Engineering (NUS) X X X

Food Science & Technology (NUS) A2 X X A1

Life Sciences (NUS) A1 X X A2

Medicine (NUS & NTU) A1 X A2

Pharmacy (NUS) A1 A2 X A3

Physics & Applied Physics (NTU & NUS) X X

A: Humanities

B: Business & Managemt

C: (Sciences)

D: Media & Design

BiologyChemistry

PhysicsSc(Phy/Chem)Sc(Chem/Bio)

Min Requirement: Grade 1-6

Engineering

Health SciencesInformation &

Digital Technologies

Media and Design

Built Environment

MaritimeStudies

Applied Sciences

Polytechnic courses (ELR2B2-C) & (ELR2B2-D)

Require SCIENCE as relevant subject

Source : JAE 2019

Chemistry• Veterinary Technician

• Baker

• Food Scientist

• Dental Hygienist

• Mental Health Counsellor

• Nanotechnologist

• Infection Control Professional

• Alternative Energy Technologist

• Cytotechnologist

• Industrial Engineer

• Rig Technician

• Veterinary Technician

• Food Scientist

• Dental Hygienist

• Mental Health Counsellor

• Meteorologist

• Personal Trainer

• Occupational Therapist

• Acupuncturist

• Early Childhood Educator

• Infection Control Professional

• Cytotechnologist

• Healthcare Aide

Biology

Physics

• Water Engineer

• Solar Energy Systems Engineer

• Aerospace Engineer

• Aircraft Mechanic

• Reclamation Specialist

• Set Designer

• Nanotechnologist

• Alternative Energy Technologist

• Industrial Engineer

Humanities Subjects

Mrs Neera VijayHOD Humanities

2 Humanities subjects (‘O’ Level)

Compulsory Humanities

Subject

Humanities

Social Studies +

(Literature / Geography

/ History)

2nd Humanities subject

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

1st Humanities Subject:

Humanities (‘O’ Level)

50%

Social Studies

(compulsory)

50%

Geography

History

Literature

Humanities

(compulsory)

2nd Humanities Subject

(‘O’ Level)First Humanities Subject

(compulsory)

Second Humanities

Subject

Social Studies

(compulsory)

Geography Pure Literature

History Pure Literature

Literature Pure Geography

‘O’ Level Social Studies

• Prepare students to be citizens of tomorrow

by helping them to better understand the

interconnectedness of Singapore and the

world they live in.

• Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance

• Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society

• Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World

‘O’ Level Geography

(Elective) Geography Pure Geography

1. Weather and Climate

2. Tourism (GI)

3. Tectonic Hazards

4. Geography of Food

1. Weather and Climate

2. Tourism (GI)

3. Tectonic Hazards

4. Geography of Food

5. Coasts

6. Health and Disease

‘O’ Level Literature

(Elective) Literature Pure Literature

Paper 1:

Set text (Novel)

Unseen Poetry

Paper 1:

Set text (Novel)

Unseen Poetry

Paper 2:

Drama

‘O’ Level Historyfor Express stream

(Elective) History

• Source-based

questions

• Structured essay

questions

20th Century History

1. Bi- Polarity and The Cold War

How did the Cold War impact the world

order in the post-1945 years?

2. The World in Crisis

What forces and developments changed

Europe and the Asia-Pacific in the first

half of the 20th century?

L1R5 – Must include ONE of the

Humanities

Compulsory

Humanities Subject

2nd Humanities subject

Combined Humanities

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

‘A’ Level (H1/H2/H3)

Geography

History

Literature

Theatre Studies &

Drama

Note: Junior Colleges have no prerequisite for ‘A’ Level Humanities subjects.

However, students who wish to apply for the Humanities Programme or study

Theatre Studies & Drama are required to read Literature at JC.

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

Polytechnic Courses

Accountancy & Finance,

Banking & Financial Services

Business Management

Mass Communications

Hospitality & Resort Mgt

Marketing

Sports & Wellness Mgt

Media Studies

Psychology

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses,

students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Geography

• Water Engineer

• Solar Energy Systems Engineer

• Tour Guide

• Meteorologist

• Reclamation Specialist

• Demographer

• Alternative Energy

Technologist

History

• Tour Guide

• Archivist

• Curator

• Historian

• Research Officer

Literature

• Writer

• Producer

• Editor

• Historian

• Media specialist

You need to choose 2 Humanities subjects

Combined Humanities

(SS + Elective)

Second Humanities

(Pure)

50% 50% 100%

Social Studies

(Compulsory)

Elective

Geography

Pure Literature

Elective

History

Pure Literature

Elective

Literature

Pure Geography

Humanities

Scholarship

Taking

Literature at

A-Levels is

compulsory

for those

intending to

take up the

Humanities

Scholarship

in Junior

College.

Post-Secondary Pathways

Pre-University Options Polytechnic

OptionsGCE ‘A’ Levels

- Offered at the

various junior

colleges

- Characterised by a

focused, and more

specialised

education (i.e. 4

subjects, with one

final examination

taken at the end of

2 years)

International

Baccalaureate

Diploma- Offered at ACS(I) and

SJI

- Characterised by a

broad-based and

comprehensive

education (i.e. 6

subjects at Higher and

Standard Level, with

internal assessment

and final examinations

over 2 years)

Polytechnic

Diploma- Offered at 5 different

polytechnics

- Characterised by

applied learning and

hands-on experience

to prepare students

to the workforce

Talent Development Programmes

MOE H3 (taught & research)

Content Lectures & Seminars

Research Workshops

SymposiumsCompetitions (Nat’l & Int’l)

Work Attachments & Career Talks

NUS H3 (taught –

Geopolitics)

NUS H3 HSSR

(Research)

MOE H2 Humanities

Subjects

Subject-based programmes available to all Pre-University

Centres offering A Levels and IBDP

Humanities Scholarship and Programme (HSP) offered at the 8 HSP

centres

[ACJC, ACS(I), EJC, HCI, NJC, RI, TJC, VJC]

Talent Development Programme

Content Content seminarsH3

(Taught)

ResearchIdentify

research

interest

Sharing on

research

projects &

experiences

Research

methods &

proposal

writing

H3 (Research)

Applied Seminars on applied areas

Competitions;

Work

Attachments

At the subject level, provision of developmental and

differentiated opportunities to stretch the students

HSP: Nurturing future leaders

Thought LeadersHarness critical thinking, creativity and social intelligence to solve problems in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world (VUCA)

Values-driven LeadersUphold worthy causes, empathise with others

and exercise integrity

National, regional and global leadersPossess a strong sense of place within the nation and grasp the challenges and opportunities arising from regional and global developments

HSP: Diverse Experiences

Global ExposureOverseas Enrichment

Programme

Multi-disciplinary Applied

Learning

HSP Symposium

Work attachments and Job-

shadowing

Mentorship

Tutors to provide

guidance on university

and scholarship

applications

Differentiated

Curriculum

Subject specialisation

Extension programmes

Access to the HSP

Network

Becoming part of the

HSP community and

alumni network

Pathways for Humanities Talents

“Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

programmes are doing a wonderful job helping us think about the

world substantively (facts matter), clearly (respect logical coherence)

and critically (interrogate individual biases).

The arts and humanities also embrace these outcomes, but they

offer a different set of values needed for probing complex

frameworks: appreciating close readings of texts, unpacking the

subtlety of rhetoric, embracing multiple ways of knowing and valuing

experiences acquired through arduous history. The world would be

a better place if we can open our young minds to the rigours of

disciplines beyond Stem.”

Satyan Linus Devadoss, Professor of applied mathematics and

computer science at the University of San Diego.

What's more difficult: maths or the humanities? ST, 19 March 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Which subject is easier to score :

Geography, History or Literature?

• Every subject has its rigour and requirement. A student can do well in a subject as long as she has the aptitude and is willing to put in the effort .

Is it compulsory to take Literature?

In PL, almost all students study Literature. The study of Literature will deepen and enrich students’ lives. Students will also learn to look at events from various perspectives, which is an important life skill.

The reading of Literature will support their learning of the English Language because in EL, students will be tested on their ability to appreciate language and interpret the effect and connotation of words which are dealt with Literature.

Students who wish to pursue ‘Theatre Studies & Drama’ (‘A’ Level) or apply for the special Humanities Programme at JC are required to read Literature at the H2 Level.

Can I choose to take Pure Geography and Elective

Literature instead of the options, where Social

Studies is a compulsory subject?

Combined Humanities is a compulsory subject, and Social Studies is the compulsory component.

Please refer to the booklet for information on the other Humanities subjects you can take with Social Studies.

Aesthetics Subjects

Mr Ng Eng KeeHOD Aesthetics

Art

Music

Food & Nutrition

Objectives

Art

• an informed awareness and

appreciation of the visual arts

• identify and solve problems

creatively in visual and tactile

forms

• use of art elements and

design principles, materials

and processes

• self-confidence and a sense

of achievement through the

practice of the visual arts

• an inquiring mind, a spirit of

experimentation and a

passion for the visual arts

Music

• critical thinking

and musical

creativity

• communication

and interpretative

skills in music

• perception and

awareness of

musical cultures

and traditions,

both local and

global

• an informed and

life-long

appreciation of

music

Food &

Nutrition

• concepts of

nutrition and

meal planning

• link between

diet and health

• principles of

food science

• make informed

decisions

concerning

food and

nutrition

• Entry Requirements

– Aptitude and Interest for Art / Music / Food &

Nutrition

– Art: Minimum of 65% for Sec 2 Art

– Music: A Pass in the Music Selection Test

(comprising both Theory and Practical components)

and a Pass in the Interview

– Food & Nutrition: Minimum of a Pass in Sec 2

FCE (overall grade)

Entry Requirements

Demands on the Candidates

• Subjects comprising Coursework and Written

Paper

• Coursework examination

– Requires candidates to work on a long-term

project (at the beginning of Sec 4)

– Conducted during curriculum time

– Requires diligence, discipline and good time

management skills

• Art and Music are additional subjects (on top of the

7, 8 or 9 subject combinations)

Assessment

Component

Art Music Food &

Nutrition

Coursework Preparatory

Works &

Final Art Work:

60%

Performing a

10 min Recital +

Reflection: 30%

Creating +

Reflection:

30%

Research

Report

leading to

Creation of

Culinary Meal:

60%

Written Paper Drawing &

Painting:

40%

Music Studies

(Unprepared

Analysis):

40%

Food Science &

Nutrition

Principles:

40%

Assessment Weighting

Polytechnic Courses, e.g.

• Media & Design

• Information & Digital

Technologies

• Architecture (for Art students)

NAFA / LASALLE

• Art / Music Diploma

• Art / Music Diploma with

Teaching (NAFA only)

International Baccalaureate Diploma at selected Integrated Programme schools and School of the Arts Singapore

Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree from Yong Siew TohConservatory of Music (for gifted Music students only)

• GCE A-Level Art / Music at selected junior colleges

Options for O-Level Art / Music

Art

• Photographer

• Set Designer

• Jeweller

• Curator

• Advertising Artist /

Designer

• Visual Effects Animator

Music• Performing career

(e.g. Video Game Composer,

Sound Designer, Accompanist)

• Audio Engineer

• Songwriter / Arranger

• Music Education (e.g.

Music Teacher, Music

Librarian, Private

Instrumental Teacher,

Performing Arts CCA instructors

such as Band/

Choral Director)

‘O’ Level

Food &

Nutrition

Polytechnic Courses

• Temasek Poly

– Applied Food Science & Nutrition

– Baking & Culinary Science

• Republic Poly

– Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary

Operation

• Singapore Poly

– Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness

• Nanyang Poly

– Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

Options for F&N students

Food and

Nutrition

• Nutritionist

• Culinary Expert

• Personal Trainer

• Healthcare Aide

Questions for

Express Stream

I intend to choose O-Level Art / Music.

Why is there no combination on that?

• O-Level Art / Music is offered as an

additional subject for students with special

aptitude

• It is conducted in the afternoon.

If I take up an additional O-Level Art / Music

subject, will it be possible to drop it later in the

year if I cannot cope with the curriculum?

• The request to withdraw from O-Level Art /

Music will be considered on a case-by-case

basis in view of her assessment results

• Students are strongly encouraged to take the

subject for the whole Sec 3 year before she

will be allowed to drop the subject in Sec 4.

Why is there no Design and Technology

combination for Sec 3 Express?

• O-Level D&T is currently not offered to

Express stream students.

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