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Anderson Secondary SchoolSecondary 2 (Normal Academic)
Subject Combination Briefing 2017
Admission to Junior Colleges/Millenia Institute
& Polytechnics
BREADTH & FLEXIBILITY
The ‘A’ Level Curriculum Framework
LIFE SKILLSCCA, CDP,Civics, NEPCCG, PE
LANGUAGES
Mother Tongue Languages,
3rd Language
KNOWLEDGESKILLS
MATHEMATICS& SCIENCE
e.g. Biology,Physics,
Chemistry,Mathematics,
Computing
HUMANITIES& THE ARTSe.g. Art,Economics,English Literature,Geography,
History, Music,Theatre
Studies
KI
PWGP
Admission Criteria for JCs / MI
L1R5 : 20 or less (for JCs)
L1R4 : 20 or less (for MI)
Bonus Points (Max : 4 points)
Passed HMTL = 2 points
CCA = A1/A2 (2 points); B3–C6 (1 point)
L1R5: For JC Course
L1 First Language English/Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 Humanities
Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/Science
Relevant Subject 3 Humanities/Mathematics/Science
Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects
(except CCA)
Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects
(except CCA)
L1R4: For MI Course
L1 First Language English/Higher Mother Tongue
R4
Relevant Subject 1 Humanities/Mathematics/Science
Relevant Subject 2 Humanities/Mathematics/Science
Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA
Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA
Computation of L1R5
Category Subject Selection
1st Language English Language L1
Humanities Combined Humanities R1
Maths &
Sciences
Mathematics
R2 R3
R4
R5
Additional Mathematics
Combined Science
Others Chinese Language*
POA / Art / Design & Technology
*HCL & CL cannot both be used in the same computation.
ExampleSubject Grade Selection Points
L1 & R1 R2 & R3 R4 & R5
English Language A1 1
Combined Humanities A2 2
Mathematics A1 1
Additional Mathematics A2 2
Combined Science B3 3
Chinese Language A1 1
D&T / POA / Art B3
L1R5 10
Implication of failing English or Mother Tongue
• Conditional Admission to JCs• D7 to F9 for English but L1R5 of 15 or better
• E8 or F9 for CL/ML/TL but L1R5 of 15 or better
• Repeat O-Level EL or CL/ML/TL at JC1
• Must pass to be promoted to JC2
Admission Criteria for POLYTECHNICS
• ELR2B2 : 20 points or less
• R2 = Relevant 2 Subjects:
• Technology & Science Courses –• Maths & Science
• Business-Related Courses –• Maths
• Humanities
• Principles of Accounts
• B2 = Best 2 Subjects
R2 for Polytechnic Courses
Group Business-
Related Courses
Technology
Courses
Science-
based Courses
1st Group of
Relevant
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Additional Mathematics
2nd Group of
Relevant
Subjects
Combined
Humanities
Literature in
English/
Chinese/Malay/
Tamil
Art
Principles of
Accounts
Combined Science
Computer Studies
Design & Technology
Combined Science
Poly Foundation Programme
•1-yr programme that offers practice-based curriculum
•Alternative to the Sec 5 year
•PFP students are offered conditional
places in the poly diploma courses
PFP Eligibility Criteria
EMB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 11 points or better
(excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’-Level examination with EL and MA Grades 3 or better;
ANDSubject-specific requirements
(https://www2.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/courses.html)
DES-to-Poly(Direct Entry Scheme)Very good option if your N-Level result is very close to 19 points
Direct entry to 2-yr Higher Nitec (skipping 2-year Nitec course)
Obtain minimum GPA 3.5/5 while in ITE
Only 1 extra year to reach poly
Suitable for kinestic learners (those who are like hands-on learning)
Sec 3N(A) Subject Combinations
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Mathematics
Combined Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History
Elective OR Geography Elective)
Principles of Accounts OR Art OR Design &
Technology
Additional Mathematics (for eligible pupils)
Choice ... Art, D&T or POA?
Choice of subject depends on interest and performance in Art, D&T and POA subjects.
Take into consideration the intended course at JC and Poly.
Teachers will make recommendation to the students.
Briefing for Sec 2NA Streaming (Humanities & POA)
MR HARDI ZEINHOD/HUMANITIES
Humanities Subject(Compulsory)
Social Studies History Elective
Geography Elective
Humanities & Commerce Subjects
Commerce Subject(By Choice)
Principles of Accounting
+ or
Social Studies
• to imbue students
with the skills of
critical inquiry,
investigation and
reflection
• to develop critical
and creative thinking
in students
• to examine issues in
society, locally and
globally
Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance
How can we decide what is good for society? How can we work for the good of society?
Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now? How can we respond to a diverse society?
Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World
How can we respond to tensions arising from some economic, social and security impact of globalisation?
History “Elective”
• engaging students actively
in historical enquiry so as
to develop them into
confident, self-directed,
critical and reflective
thinkers
• equipping them with the
necessary historical
knowledge, understanding,
dispositions and skills to
understand the present
and contribute actively and
responsibly as local and
global citizens
Unit 1 – The World in Crisis
What forces and developments changed Europe and the Asia-Pacific in the first half of the 20th century?• Impact of World War I• Rise of authoritarian regimes and its impact in the interwar years– *Case study of Communist Russia– *Case study of Nazi Germany• World War II in Europe and the Asia–Pacific– Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Europe– Reasons for outbreak of WWII in the Asia–Pacific– Reasons for the defeat of Germany– Reasons for the defeat of Japan
Unit 2 – Bi-Polarity and the Cold War
How did the Cold War impact the world order in the post-1945 years?• Cold War and the bi-polar world order– Reasons for the Cold War in Europe• Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe– *Case study of Korean War, 1950–53
Geography “Elective”
• Develop a holistic
understanding of
physical-human
relationships at local,
regional and global
scales
• Gain geographical
insights and global
awareness into future
challenges through the
study of current issues
and their management
• Develop skills in
communicating and
applying geographical
knowledge
Theme 1: Our Dynamic Planet (Physical Geography)
(1) Living with Tectonic Hazards – Risk or opportunity?(2) Variable Weather and Changing Climate – A continuing challenge?
Theme 2: Our Changing World (Human Geography)
(3) Global Tourism – Is tourism the way to go?
Theme 3: Geographical Skills and Investigations
(4) Topographical Map Reading Skills(5) Geographical Data and Techniques(6) Geographical Investigations
Principles of Accounts
• an understanding of
the elements,
theories and
procedures of
accounting;
• the skills of
presenting
quantitative
accounting
information
• an understanding of
how accounting
information is being
used
Social Studies & History Elective Geography Elective POA
AO1
Knowledge • Demonstrate relevant factual knowledge.
Knowledge• Demonstrate relevant factual
knowledge• Demonstrate knowledge of
relevant fieldwork techniques
Knowledge and Comprehension Identify and comprehend accounting knowledge appropriate to the syllabus.
AO2
Constructing Explanations • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and
terms appropriate to the syllabus • Select, organise and apply the concepts, terms
and facts learnt • Make judgements, recommendations and
decisions.
Critical Understanding & Constructing Explanation • Select, organise and apply
concepts, terms and facts learnt and Make judgements, recommendations and decisions
• Evaluate data collection methods and suggest improvements
Application Select and apply accounting knowledge to various accounting situations.
AO3
Interpreting & Evaluating Sources/Given Information• Comprehend and extract relevant information
and draw references from given information, • Analyse and evaluate evidence,• Compare and contrast different views,• Distinguish between fact,and judgement,• Recognise values and detect bias, • Draw conclusions based on reasoned
consideration of evidence and arguments.
Interpreting & Evaluating Geographical Data • Comprehend and extract
relevant information from geographical data
• Evaluate the validity and limitations of fieldwork evidence and of the conclusions reached
Analysis and SynthesisAnalyse, interpret, organise and synthesise accounting information. Evaluation, Interpret and evaluate accounting information to make judgements recommendations.
Academic Rigour: Assessment Objectives (AO)
Academic Rigour: Assessment Format
Humanities Subject (Compulsory)Social Studies History Elective Geography Elective
1 hour 45 mins. (50%)Paper comprises 2 sections: Section A: (35 %) Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Q1-5: source-based questions (A01+A03) Section B: (15 %)Structured-Response question (15 marks)Consists of 2 sub questions (A01+A02) Part (a) requires students to construct explanation by giving reasoned argument and making recommendation on issue area. [5m]Part (b) requires students to construct explanation of two factors/ perspectives on an issue area (and making judgement on the relative importance of factors or giving a balanced conclusion on the issue. [10m]
1 hour 40 mins. (50%) Paper comprises 2 sections:
Section A: (30 %)Source-Based Case Study (30 marks) Q1-5: source-based questions (A01+A03)
Section B: (20 %)Structured-Essay Questions (20 marks) Answer 1 out of 2 questions set (A01+A02) Each question will have 2 sub-parts Part (a) requires candidates to explain events and/or issues [8m] Part (b) requires candidates to evaluate and make judgement on events and/or issues [12m]
1hour 40mins (50%)Paper comprises of 3 sections
Section A (13%) Two structured questions (answer ONE) on Geographical Investigations will be set based on the following topics:• Global Tourism• Variable Weather and Climate
Section B (12%)One structured question will be set based on the following topic:• Global Tourism
Section C (25%)Two structured questions (answer ONE) will be set based on the following topics: • Living with Tectonic Hazards • Variable Weather and Climate
OR+
Academic Rigour: Assessment Format
Commerce Subject (by Choice)
Principles of Accounts
1 hour (40%)Answer 3 to 4 compulsory structured questions. (40 marks)
2 hours (60%)Paper comprises 2 sections
Section A (48 marks)Answer 3 compulsory structured questions.One question will be on the preparation of financial statements, which carries 24 marks. The remaining two questions average 12 marks.
Section B (12 marks)Answer any 1 out of 2 structured questions.
AO 1 (Knowledge) – 20%AO 2 (Application) – 15%AO 3 (Analysis) – 5%
AO 1 (Knowledge) – 10%AO 2 (Application) – 30%AO 3 (Analysis) – 25%
Academic Rigour: Assessment Modes
Formative Assessment
Mini research projects,
Oral presentations of investigations/decision-making,
Reports on surveys, field trips, laboratory experiment, Scrapbooks, Charts/concertinas, Models, Debates, Critiques, Metaphors, Mind Maps & other graphic organisers, Reflections, Journals, Peer Assessment/ Self-Assessment, Blogs/ Glogs, Performance Task, Graded homework/assignment, Comprehension
Summative Assessment
CA1
SA1
CA2
SA2
Prelim
Relevance of Humanities: Post - Secondary
L1R5: For JC Course
L1 First Language – English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Malay (Special Programme) / Chinese (Special Programme) / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 2 – Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Mathematics / Science / Malay (Special Programme) / Chinese (Special Programme) / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 4 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA and Religious Knowledge
Relevant Subject 5 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA and Religious Knowledge
ELR2B2: For Polytechnic
L1 English
R2
Art/Art & Design Business Studies
Humanities Commerce Commercial Studies Economics
GeographyHigher Art Higher Music
History Intro to Enterprise Development Literature in English Literature in Chinese Literature in Malay Literature in Tamil Media Studies (English) Media Studies (Chinese) Music
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Relevance of Humanities in Today’ World
“Critical Thinking and problem-solving
skills are invaluable benefits of a
humanities education
“Few history graduates work in jobs
where they call themselves
historians, but the skills they acquire
are of fundamental importance in
many occupations, and people
trained in history have found
success in a wide variety of
professions. Historians learn how to
ask questions, locate and analyze
information and develop answers,
write effectively, formulate coherent
arguments and make successful
presentations”.
Relevance of POA
Briefing for Sec 2NA Streaming (ART & DnT)MR SIM LEE YONG
HOD/A&T
Art •Why Art ?
-No written exam
-Exciting Curriculum
Art Lesson•Students get:
- try out different mediums and tools in art
making(clay, linoleum print, photography)
- to go on trips to museums, art galleries etc
Examination Requirements•Paper 1 (Coursework) ………… 60%
•Paper 2 (Drawing & Painting) … 40%
Paper 1 (Coursework)Paper 1 (Coursework) requirement
-1 Final project and
-5 A2 size preparatory boards
6 Themes will be given to you by SEAB, and you pick 1 theme to execute.
You have 6 months to complete your Paper 1 (coursework).
Paper 2 (Drawing & Painting)Paper 2 (Drawing & Painting) requirement
-1 Final Painting/Drawing and
-5 sheets (10 pages) of A3 size preparatory drawings
6 Themes will be given by SEAB, and you pick 1 theme to execute.
Given 3 weeks to complete the preparatory drawings.
3 hours to complete the painting/drawing during actual ‘N’ level examination date.
Sample Works (Paper 1)
Sample Works (Paper 1)
Sample Works (Paper 1)
Sample Works (Paper 1)
Sample Works (Paper 1)
Sample Works (Paper 1)Final Project –
Painting
Size of Canvas: A1 size
Approximately 1.8m by 1.2m
Medium:
Acrylic Paints
Candidates can execute their final
artwork through array of art forms,
eg: sculpture, installation, digital art,
etc.
Sample Works
Polytechnics courses that can use Art for the computation of ELR2B2:
- Architecture Courses
- Business-related Courses
http://www.tp.edu.sg/admissions/gce-o-level-aggregate-scores-computation
Design & Technology
Design ProcessStructures
Electronics Mechanisms
Design & Technology
Testing out the theory
Autodesk Inventor
Learning Journey
Examination Requirements
• Paper 1 (Written Exam) . . . . . 30%
- 1.5 hrs written paper
• Paper 2 (Design Project) …… 70%
- Coursework (8 month to complete)
Design Project (Coursework)
• Coursework Components:
- Design Journal
- Artefact
- Presentation Boards
- Project Theme given in early Jan
- 8 months to complete the coursework
Coursework (Journal + Presentation Boards)
Coursework (Artefact)
Polytechnics courses that can use D&T for the computation of ELR2B2:
- Architecture Courses
- Science-based Courses
- Technology Courses
http://www.tp.edu.sg/admissions/gce-o-level-aggregate-scores-computation
Briefing for Sec 2NA Streaming and Subject-Based-Banding
(SCIENCE)MR IVIN CHANHOD/SCIENCE
What is Subject-Based Banding?
• Allow students to learn subjects like Math, Science and MTL at different levels
• Recognize the different abilities of students and give them greater flexibility to concentrate on the subjects they are good at.
• Encourage more interaction among students with different strengths.
Situation at Anderson Secondary School
• All students offered O-level Math• Selected students are offered O-level Science,
N-level A-Math, O-level MTL• Maximum of 8 subjects taken at N-level and O-
level in one seating (SEAB ruling)
Conversion tables O-level to N-level
From ‘O’ Level To ‘N’ Level
Grade Grade
A1, A2, B3 1
B4, C5, C6 2
D7, E8 3
F9 4
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
• All 3NA students will take Science (Physics, Chemistry),
either at N-level or O-level
• Only students who are placed in the top 20% of the
cohort in Overall 2NA Science results are eligible for
Science at O level
• The topics covered at both N-level and O-level are
similar, however students are expected to give more
detailed answers at O-level and they have to take an
end-of-year practical exam
Briefing for Sec 2NA Streaming (MATHEMATICS)
MS LEE SIEW LINHOD/MATHEMATICS
Mathematics• Compulsory subject
• Develops logical, critical thinking and reasoning skills through problem solving
• New Syllabus exams since 2016
• Demands on understanding, connecting and applying concepts
• Builds on foundation from lower secondary
National Exams in Sec 4•Maths Syllabus A
•Opportunity for acceleration: To offer O-Level Exam in S4 (under review)
Mathematics
•Offered to students with strong foundation in Maths, esp in algebra
•Additional subject over and above the set of core subjects
To qualify, students must score
•At least 60% in Sec 2 Maths
•At least 60% in Sec 2 Overall
Additional Mathematics
Add Maths Topics & Pre-requisites
Strand Topic Pre-requisites from Lower Sec
ALGEBRA Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
• Solving quadratic equations by factorisation (Sec 2)• Solving simple linear inequalities (Sec 2)
Indices and Surds
• Expansion & Factorisation (Sec 1/2)• Algebraic Manipulation (Sec 1)
Polynomials • Expansion & Factorisation (Sec 1/2)• Algebraic Manipulation (Sec 1)
Binomial Expansions
• Expansion & Factorisation (Sec 1/2)• Algebraic Manipulation (Sec 1)
Strand Topic Pre-requisites from Lower Sec
GEOMETRY Trigonometric Functions, identities and equations
• Algebraic Manipulation (Sec 1)
Coordinate Geometry in two dimensions
• Cartesian coordinates in two dimensions (Sec 2)
• Graphs of linear functions (Sec 2)• Gradient of a linear graph (Sec 2)
CALCULUS Differentiation and Integration
• Expansion & Factorisation (Sec 1/2)• Algebraic Manipulation (Sec 1)
Add Maths Topics & Pre-requisites
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Opt for Add Maths ONLY if you have:
• APTITUDE- Especially in algebra- Ability to grasp concepts well
• INTEREST
• PERSEVERANCE & HARDWORK to sustain the rigorous demands of the subject
Q & AThank you.