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Woodlands Ring Secondary SchoolSubject Combination Briefing for
Secondary 2 NA2020
(19 June 2020)
Objectives
1. To update parents/guardians of the 2021 Secondary 3 subjectcombinations for students and the criteria to offer them.
2. To inform of the latest career options available for the choice ofsubjects offered.
3. To provide a platform where parents/guardians can clarify theirdoubts in making an informed choice on subject combination fortheir child/ ward.- HODs/ teachers/ students of compulsory subjects (EL, Science,
Maths, MTL, Social Studies)- HODs/ teachers/ students of Elective subjects (D&T, Art,
F&N, History, Geography, Literature)
Education and Career Guidance (ECG)How to select my Subject Combination?
Questions Your Child May Have
“Do I know my career aspiration yet?”
“Which subject combination should I take?”
“Which subject combination should I take?”
“What are the subjects required to get to my aspiration?”
“What do I really like about this subject?”
“I don’t know what I want to be yet, but I know I love Literature.How now?”
“Am I good at this subject?”
In choosing subject combination…
Who am I?
Where am I
going?
How do I get
there?
when guiding your child to choose their subject combination
The Do’s
Begin with the end in
mind
Scan course entry
requirements
Choose subjects based on his
strengths and interests
In choosing subjects, understand that…
• Many careers or qualifications have special requirements
• Choosing the right subjects prepares one for post-secondary courses
Not to choose a subject combination because
it sounds prestigious
many perceive that it will lead to good prospects
a friend, teacher or relative recommends it
The Dont’s
For more information, access the useful links found on the WRSS ECG WebsiteURL: https://tinyurl.com/wrssecg
Computation of Aggregate Points – EMB3
N(A)-Level Subject Point1 12 23 34 45 5
O-Level Subject PointA1, A2, B3 1B4, C5, C6 2
D7, E8 3
To prepare for post-secondary education...
To prepare for JC education…
- A. Maths- Full Sciences or Combined Science
(Note: Some JCs require students to score distinctions for Combined Science in order to offer Science subjects at H2 level.)
- Full Humanities - Combined Sciences
Note: It is good to include A.Maths to expand course choices at universities
Advisable to choose :
Stream
Stream
How Parents can be Involved
1. Show concern and support2. Observe child’s strengths and
interests3. Listen to your child4. Explore career and education
pathways with your child5. Support your child’s
aspirations6. Be a Model of lifelong
learning
Exp lo re MySkills Fu tu re p o rta l w ith yo u r c h ild
In Summary
Mr Matthew [email protected]
ECG Counsellor Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Consultation
Should your child needs help in selecting his/her subject combination, he can look for:
Proposed Subject Combinations for
Secondary 3 NA 2021
19
NoSubject
Combination A (6 subjects)
Subject Combination B
(6 subjects)
1 English Language2 Mother Tongue Language
3Elementary Mathematics O-Level Elementary Mathematics
N-Level
4 Combined Humanities (Social Studies with Geography or History or Literature)
5 Combined Science (Chemistry with Physics or Biology)
6* Additional Mathematics Art / D&T / F&N
(Choice with preference)
Proposed Subject Combinations (3NA)
*Additional Mathematics will be offered to students who obtained Grade 4 or betterfor Mathematics in the overall performance at year-end.
Students can offer up to 3 GCE O level subjects.
Assessment Matters 2020- Secondary Two
1. Pen & paper + Projects/Performance Tasks
Semester 1 Semester 2 WA -Performance
tasksTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA 110 %
No WA WA 215%
End-of-Year Exam60 %
15%
Subtotal: 10% Subtotal: 75% Subtotal: 15%
Total: 100 %
Sharing by Various Departments on the Electives:
Science (Biology)
Who is suited for this:• strong interest in understanding the interrelationships
between processes important in sustaining life, and the interactions between man and the community, including the global environment.
Why a student should take Biology:• keen to pursue Biology curriculum in Junior College or
science-related diploma courses• future career options: Biomedical Sciences, Environmental
Science, Health Sciences, Research, Education
Science (Chemistry)
Who is suited for this:• strong interest in the study of matter, its properties, how
and why substances combine or separate to form other substances, and how substances interact with energy.
Why a student should take Chemistry:• keen to pursue Chemistry curriculum in Junior College or
science-related diploma courses• future career options: Applied Sciences, Biomedical Sciences,
Environment Sciences, Health Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Research, Education
Science (Physics)
Who is suited for this:• keen interest in understanding energy, matter, and their
interrelationships, investigating natural phenomena and applying patterns, models, principles, theories and laws to explain the physical behaviour of the universe.
Why a student should take Physics:• keen to pursue Physics curriculum in Junior College or
science-related diploma courses• future career options: Applied Sciences, Built Environment,
Engineering, Information & Digital Technologies, Maritime Studies, Research, Education
Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Humanities subject is compulsory.
It consists of TWO subjects:
For all Secondary
3ENA cohort
Humanities
(2) Elective Humanities (Select 1 of 3 options)
1. Elective History 2. Elective Geography 3. Elective Literature
(1) Social Studies
Who is suited for this:1.Strong interest in learning about the physical & human environments in which we live in & how they interact with each other constantly.2. Keen to pursue Geography curriculum @ Junior College or Humanities-based diploma courses. Skills acquired: Analysing complex spatial phenomenon using
concepts of scale, place, time & inter-relationships through various geographical sources such as graphs, maps, figures & text.
Future career options: education, urban planning, environmental consultancy, environmental science, hospitality & tourism, hotel and leisure management, finance & banking sectors, research work in environmental management and data analytics.
Elective Geography
Elective GeographyA
SSES
SMEN
T
ONE paper only (50 marks)
Section A: GI (13 marks)
Section B: SEQ (12 marks)1. Global Tourism 2. Weather & Climate
Section C: SEQ (25 marks)3. Food Resources4. Plate Tectonics KEY ASSESSMENT ITEMS
GI: Geographical InvestigationSEQ: Structured Essay
Elective History
Who is suited for this:1.Strong interest in studying about our past, how it informs us of our present, and how it impacts our future.2. Keen to pursue History curriculum @ Junior College or Humanities-based diploma courses.
Skills acquired: interpretive and analytical skills from textual, statistical and illustrative sources; seeing connections & causal relationships between varying factors; checking assumptions, and justifying different perspectives.
Future career options: education, diplomacy and foreign relations, public policy, legal services, journalism, community & social services, entertainment, media & technology, business & management, and human resource management.
Elective HistoryA
SSES
SMEN
T
ONE paper only (50 marks)
Section A: SBQ [30m]
Section B: SEQ [20m]1. WW12. Rise of Authoritarian Regime 3. WW2 in Asia & Europe4. Cold War5. End of Cold War
KEY ASSESSMENT ITEMSSBQ: Source-Based Question
SEQ: Structured Essay
Elective Literature
Who is suited for this:1.Strong interest in the study of language and/or the study of the human condition in society.
2. Keen to pursue Literature curriculum @ Junior College or Humanities-based diploma courses.
Skills acquired: Students who offer Literature become empathetic and global thinkers, critical readers, creative meaning-makers, and convincing communicators.
Future career options: education, journalism, community & social services, entertainment, media & technology, business & management, and human resource management.
Elective LiteratureAS
SESS
MEN
T
Elective LiteraturePaper 1: Prose and Unseen Poetry (50 marks)• Section A: Prose [50%]
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury• Section B: Unseen Poetry [50%]
• Mix of local and international poems
Additional Mathematics
● Target Audience: Students with an aptitude for and a keen interest in Math
● Learning Outcome: Acquire concepts and skills for higher studies in Math, in courses related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
● Prerequisite: Consolidate foundation in lower secondary Math, especially in algebra, in order to better handle the learning content
● Post-Secondary Options:- H2 Math in junior college- Math-related courses in polytechnics, such as Engineering,
Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Information & Digital Technologies
Additional Mathematics N(A)
https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2021syllabus/4051_y21_sy.pdf
Additional Mathematics N(A) Additional Mathematics [Revised] - Syllabus 4051 Scheme of Assessment
Guidelines
Additional Mathematics
Overall/ EOY Subject Performance
Math Grade 4 or better
Craft and Technology
Craft and TechnologyWho should choose C&T subjects?DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY
1. Strong interest in Design, Technological Areas and Practical Processes.
2. Enjoy the process of realising design through thinking creatively and making to solve real-world problems. Career Options: Architecture, Design (Graphic/Product/UX, Multimedia, etc), Engineering, ICT related fields, Digital Media, etc.
NUTRITION and FOOD SCIENCE1. Strong interest in nutrition and meal planning.2. Enjoy the process of acquiring skills and knowledge in food
science and scientific principles underlying food preparation, processing and safety. Career Options: Nutrition, Healthcare, Diet or Nutrition Publication, Nutritional Manufacturing, Food Research and Marketing fields, etc.
Design & Technology
Requirement: Pass in D&T, EL and Sci.
Scheme of Assessment:1. Written Examination (1.5h)
(Paper 1, 60 marks, 40%)1. Design Project: Design Journal, Presentation Board,
Prototype of a given Coursework Task (Paper 2, 60 marks, 60%) 20 weeks
Nutrition and Food Science
Requirement: Pass in FCE, EL and Sci.
1. Knowledge, Understanding and Application of skills(Paper 1, 80 marks, 40%) 1.5h
2. Coursework: Research, Decision Making, Investigation, Planning, Execution and Evaluationin a given Coursework Task.(Paper 2, 60 marks, 60%), 25 hrs
ArtWho should choose Art:● Has a passion for art and/or design ● Enjoys creative and critical thinking● Aims to pursue visual communication as a field of study ● Keen to develop technical skills in studio practice of visual art● Interested in professions such as graphic/digital artists,
interior/fashion/graphic designers, illustrators, animators, curators, architect
Assessment:NA LevelPaper 1 (60%) : Coursework (Preparatory Boards & Final Artwork)Paper 2 (40%) : Drawing and Painting
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