2013 Sec 2 Subject Combination Briefing (for website).pdf

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 4 Additional Mathematics

Subject 5(Combined

Humanities)

Geography elective

History elective

Literature elective

Subject 6 Pure Chemistry

Subject 7 Pure Physics


Option 3




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


Pure Geography /Pure Literature


Pure Geography /Pure History


Option 4




Subject 4 Principles of Account

Subject 5 Science (Biology / Chemistry)

Subject 6(Combined


Subject 7


Pure History /Pure Literature


Pure Geography /Pure Literature


Pure Geography /Pure History


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 4 Science (Physics / Chemistry)

Subject 5(Combined


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.


2014 Sec 3 Subject Combinations (Normal (Technical) stream))


OptionsSubject 1 English Language

Subject 2 Basic Mother Tongue Language


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


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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


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


‘O’ Level Coursework – Task Question


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


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


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


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)

��

* 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

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2013 Sec 2 Subject Combination Briefing (for website).pdf