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Anderson Secondary School Secondary 2 Express Subject Combination Briefing 2017

BREADTH & FLEXIBILITY

Overview

• No. of subjects offered - 9 subjects, 8 subjects, 7 subjects

MOE’s Criterion for offering 10 ‘O’ Level Subjects

• Score 9 Distinctions at Sec Three
• Seek approval from MOE

2018 Compulsory Subjects

9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub 1 English Language 2 Mother Tongue Language 3 A- Mathematics 4 Mathematics

2018 Subject Combination

9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub

5 Combined Humanities

Social Studies + History Elective OR Social Studies + Malay Literature Elective Social Studies + Geography Elective

9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub 6

Geography/History Geography/History/ English Literature Geography/History/En glish Literature

7

Chemistry Chemistry Science

8

Physics Physics

9

Biology

2018 Subject Combination

Sec 3 Subject Allocation Criteria

(A)Based on ability and interest (B) Ranking by calculated total based on

English (× 2 weighting) Mathematics (× 2 weighting) Science (× 2 weighting) Other subjects (× 1 weighting)

(B) Minimum number of 20 students to form a class (C) Subject to staff availability

To help your child select a suitable subject combination that will lead to a good GCE O-Level qualification, you may consider the following factors:

• your child’s interests, strengths and career options;
• Your child’s ability to cope with the subject

combination; and

• requirement/criteria for courses at institutions of

higher learning

Admission to Junior College & Polytechnics

Admission Criteria for JCs

L1R5 : 20 or less

L1 R5 Bonus Points

(Max : 4 points)

English HML HCL HTL 1 Humanities Subject (Geography/Literature or Combined Humanities) 1 Math/Science 1 Math/Science or Humanities 2 other best Subjects HMTL:

Passed (2 pts)

CCA :

A1/A2 (2 pts) B3–C6 (1pt)

Computation of L1R5

Category Subject Selection

1st Language English Language L1 Higher Mother Tongue Language* Humanities Combined Humanities R1 R3 R4 R5 English Literature / Geography Sciences / Mathematics Mathematics R2 Additional Mathematics Biology (SPA) Chemistry (SPA) Physics (SPA) Others Mother Tongue Language* 3rd Lang

*HMTL & MTL cannot both be used in the same computation

Subject

Grade Selection Points

L1 R1 R2 & R3 R4 & R5

English Language A1  1 Higher Chinese Language A2 Combined Humanities A2 Geography A1  1 Mathematics A1  1 Additional Mathematics A1  1 Physics (SPA) A2 Chemistry (SPA) A1  1 Chinese Language (in Sec 3) A1  1

L1R5 6

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

EL R2 = Relevant 2 Subjects: B2 English

• Technology Courses
• Math & Science
• Business-Related Courses
• Math
• Humanities
• Principles of Accounts

Best 2 Subjects

ELR2B2 : 26 or less

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 Art Combined Humanities Geography Literature in English Literature in Malay Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science Biology Combined Science Physics 2 other best subjects Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects

SCIENCE

Mr Aravinthan Kumaran AYH/US

Subjects Offered at Anderson

Physics Chemistry Biology Science (Physics/Chemistry) Science (Biology/Chemistry)

Pure Sciences Combined Sciences

Sec 3 cohort in 2017

Subject Combination Number of Students

Triple Science (Phy + Chem + Bio) 58 Double Science (Phy + Chem) (Bio + Chem) 90 Combined Science (Phy/Chem) (Bio/Chem) 36

General Topics of Study

Physics Chemistry Biology

Measurement Experimental Chemistry Principles of Biology Newtonian Mechanics Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry Maintenance and Regulation

• f Life Processes

Thermal Physics Chemistry of Reactions Continuity of Life Waves Periodicity Man and his Environment Electricity Atmosphere Magnetism Organic Chemistry

General Aims of the Science Syllabus

For our students to: become confident citizens in a technological world recognise the usefulness and limitations of scientific methods appreciate the applicability of Science in everyday life be suitably prepared for studies beyond Ordinary Level

Assessment Objectives

Students will be assessed on: knowledge with understanding handling information and solving problems experimental skills and investigations

Pure Science

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 30% 2 Structured and Free Response 1 hr 45 min 80 50% 3 Practical 1 hr 50 min 40 20%

Combined Science

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 20% 2 Structured and Free Response (Physics) 1 hr 15 min 65 32.5% 3 Structured and Free Response (Chemistry) 1 hr 15 min 65 32.5% 4 Structured and Free Response (Biology) 1 hr 15 min 65 32.5% 5 Practical 1 hr 50 min 30 15%

Pre-Requisites for NUS Courses

# Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have an O Level pass in Physics or its equivalent and would be required to take Physics bridging modules. *Additional requirements depending on specific subject

Course Pre-requisites Engineering (common)# H2 pass in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry Environmental Engineering#, Chemical Engineering# H2 pass in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Medicine, Dentistry H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. Science* Pass in any two of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics.

LITERATURE

Ms Khoo Poh Leng ST/EL & Lit

To enable students to: discover the joys of reading Literature; appreciate the aesthetic value of language; engage personally with a variety of texts and draw connections between self, texts and the world;

Aims of Teaching Syllabus

articulate perceptive and analytical thinking; explore how the elements of different genres function to achieve specific effects; and appreciate the importance of contexts in which literary texts are written and understood.

Aims of Teaching Syllabus

A student who has completed Literature will:

be able to critically and independently read, analyse and appreciate literary texts; be able to develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to literary texts and

• thers’ views; and

read and appreciate works from different parts of the world and from the three literary genres.

Desired Student Outcomes

Plot Theme Character Style Setting and Atmosphere

Areas of Study

Enhances a student’s reading and writing skills Enhances a student’s ability to think critically Explore issues of conflict and a range of human desires that contribute to such conflict. Encourage an understanding of ethical and social issues, prompting students to develop an awareness of the world they live in.

Benefits of Studying Literature

Students may choose to take one of the following: (a) Literature in English (Syllabus 2065) [Pure Literature] (b) Literature in English Elective (Syllabus 2267) [Literature Elective]

What are the similarities and differences between these 2 options?

Pure Literature Literature Elective

Prose: One novel in its entirety; or a range of short stories Text: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Prose: One novel in its entirety; or a range of short stories Text: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide range of prose texts and poems from Singapore and other parts of the world Text: Mining for Meaning Drama: One play in its entirety. Text: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide range of prose texts and poems from Singapore and other parts of the world Text: Mining for Meaning ** Students taking Literature Elective are not required to sit for the Drama Paper.

Content Specifications

Pure Literature Literature Elective

Paper 1: Prose & Unseen Texts (1 hr 40 minutes [50%] ) Section A: Prose (The Joy Luck Club) [25%]

• 1 passage-based question and 2 essay questions –

choose 1 [25%] Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry [25%]

• 1 question on an unseen prose extract & 1 question
• n an unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]

Paper 4: Prose & Unseen Texts (1 hr 40 minutes [50%] ) Section A: Prose (The Joy Luck Club) [25%]

• 1 passage-based question and 2 essay questions –

choose 1 [25%] Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry [25%]

• 1 question on an unseen prose extract & 1 question
• n an unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]

Paper 2: Drama (1 hr 30 minutes [50%] ) (Julius Caesar)

• 1 passage-based question – must answer [25%]
• 2 essay questions – choose 1 [25%]

Paper 1 : Social Studies Component

O-Level Assessment

HUMANITIES

Mr Hardi Zein HOD/Humanities

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

• ccupations, 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”.

1st Humanities Subject (compulsory) 2nd Humanities Subject (by choice)

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 1 & 2 Humanities: Social Studies Humanities: History Geography OR Literature in English Humanities: Geography History OR Literature in English Humanities: Literature in English/Malay Geography OR History

Humanities Subjects

Humanities: Social Studies

2272/01 or 2273/01

Being Rooted, Living Global

Issue(s) Inquiry Focus & Guiding Question

Exploring Citizenship and Governance Working for the good of society: Whose responsibility is it? Living in a Diverse Society Living in a diverse society: Is harmony achievable? Being Part of a Globalised World Being part of a globalised world: Is it necessarily good?

• 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

Humanities: Social Studies

Being Rooted, Living Global

Humanities: SS paper (2272/01) or (2773/01): Assessment:

• Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 35m

1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts

• Section B (Structured-Response Questions) - 15m

1 compulsory question with 2 sub-parts

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Humanities Geography: 2272/02

THEMES / TOPICS Themes Physical / Human Geography 1 Our Dynamic Planet (physical)

• Living with Tectonic Hazards
• Variable Weather and Changing Climate

2 Our Changing World (human)

• Global Tourism
• Food Resources

3 Geographical Skills & Investigation

• Topographical Map Reading Skills
• Geographical Data & Techniques
• Geographical Investigations

Humanities: GY Paper (2272/02):

• Our Dynamic Planet (physical geography)
• Our Changing World (human geography)
• Geographical Skills & Investigation

Assessment:

• Section A (Structured Questions) - 13m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

• Section B (Structured Questions) - 12m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

• Section C (Structured Questions) - 25m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Humanities Geography

Humanities History: 2273/02

European Dominance & Challenges, 1900s–1945

THEMES / TOPICS

The World in Crisis Bi-polarity & the Cold War Impact of World War I in Europe Cold War & the Bi-polar World Order Stalin’s Soviet Union Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe Hitler’s Germany Reasons for the end of the Cold War Outbreak of World War II in Europe Germany’s defeat in World War II Outbreak of World War II in the Pacific Japan’s defeat in World War II

Humanities: History

The Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1900s – 1991

Humanities: HY Paper (2273/02):

European Dominance and Challenges, 1900s–1945

• The World in Crisis
• Bi-Polarity and the Cold War

Assessment:

• Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 30m

1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts

• Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20m

Choose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Geography (Paper 1): 2236/01

THEMES / TOPICS Themes Physical / Human Geography 1

Geographical Skills & Investigation

• Topographical Map Reading Skills
• Geographical Data & Techniques
• Geographical Investigations

2

Coasts

3

Global Tourism

Geography

GY Paper 1 (2236/02):

• Geographical Investigation
• Coasts
• Global Tourism

Assessment:

• Section A (Structured Question)
• 25m

1 compulsory question

• Section B (Structured Questions)
• 25m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Geography (Paper 2): 2236/02

THEMES / TOPICS Themes Physical / Human Geography 1

Living with Tectonic Hazards

2

Variable Weather & Climate Change

3

Food Reources

4

Health & Diseases

GY Paper 2 (2236/02):

• Living with Tectonic Hazards
• Variable Weather & Climate Change
• Food Resources
• Health & Diseases

Assessment:

• Section A (Structured Questions)
• 25m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

• Section B (Structured Questions)
• 25m

Choose 1 from 2 questions

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Geography

History (Paper 1): 2174/01

European Dominance & Challenges, 1870s–1945

THEMES / TOPICS

European Dominance & Expansion in the late 19th century The World in Crisis Overview of European colonisation of Southeast Asia Impact of World War I in Europe British colonial rule in Malaya Stalin’s Soviet Union Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia Hitler’s Germany Outbreak of World War II in Europe Germany’s defeat in World War II Outbreak of World War II in the Pacific Japan’s defeat in World War II

History

The Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1870s – 1991

HY Paper 1 (2174/01):

European Dominance and Challenges, 1870s–1945

• European Dominance & Expansion in the late 19th century
• The World in Crisis

Assessment:

• Section A (Source-Based Case Study)
• 30m

1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts

• Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20m

Choose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

History (Paper 2): 2174/02

The Bi-Polar World Order, 1945–1991

THEMES / TOPICS

Bi-polarity & the Cold War Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States Cold War & the Bi-polar World Order Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States in Southeast Asia Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe Case Study of Malaya Reasons for the end of the Cold War Case Study of Indonesia

• 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

History

The Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1870s – 1991

• HY Paper 2 (2174/02):

The Bi-Polar World Order, 1945–1991

– Bi-Polarity and the Cold War – Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States

• Assessment:

– Section A (Source-Based Case Study)

• 30m

1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts – Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20m Choose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts

• Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

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

Geography

Higher 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

Q & A

Thank you.