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Secondary 2 SOE Talk 17 July 2020

(The slides used for this session can be accessed via Parents Gateway)

Highlight key considerations when deciding on subject

• ptions

Provide information about subjects for which choice is given and options must be exercised Clarify doubts regarding the year end Subject Option Exercise (SOE)

Flow of Events

Address by Principal, Mrs Lim Su Chin

Address by Principal, Mrs Lim Su Chin

Briefing by Head of Humanities Department, Mr Timothy Boay

Briefing by Head of Science Department, Mr Eric Tan Address by ECG Counsellor, Ms Jolene Lim

Address by Principal Mrs Lim Su Chin

4 Year Secondary Programme

Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4

Transiting to Sec School Subject Options for Sec 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Exam Journey

Milestone

En End d of

• f Sec

Sec 2

Criteria Status Met minimum criteria

• Passed EL and Overall

Promoted to Sec 3 Exp Did not meet minimum criteria

• Failed EL or Overall

Transferred to Sec 3 N(A)

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4 K 4 Key ey Guid Guidin ing g Qu Ques estions tions

• 1. Strengths
• What am I good at? What are my strengths?
• 2. Aspirations
• What do I want to do after secondary school?
• 3. Manageability
• What curriculum load can I cope with?
• 4. Eligibility
• Do I meet the criteria to offer the subject?

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Core

Discipline Option Choice By Offer

EL MTL E MA A MA Social Studies

(half of Elec Hum)

Science 1, 2 or 3 subjects Humanities 1 or 2 subjects Combined Pure Elective(compulsory) Full CH-BI/ PH-CH BI/ CH/ PH GE/ HI/ English Lit GE/ HI/ Chinese Lit Non-Humanities POA Applied Studies 1 subject AR/ MU

Express Course

Information about subjects from Singapore Examination and Assessment Board website

https://www.seab.gov.sg/

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Make an appointment to meet your child’s Form Teachers to discuss possible subject options

Th Thank ank yo you

Briefing by ECG Counsellor Ms Jolene Lim

Objectives

The objectives of the briefing are to provide parents/guardians with:

• Guide in making informed decisions
• Information on Post-Secondary Education Options
• Practical ways to support their children’s Education and

Career Guidance journey

The 3 ECG Questions

Practical Guiding Questions

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Meeting the Future Me

What you are Good at

Strengths, Skills, Talents

What you Love

Interests, Passion Personality Career Personality & Preferences – are you someone who prefers to work with people, data, things or ideas?

What the World Needs

What does the world need that matches what I am good at and what I love to do? What is out there in the world? What do I care strongly about (Values)?

Who Am I?

Career Interest Profile

Source: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/assessment.html

ITE

Higher Nitec (JAE/EAE) / Nitec (JIE ‘O’/EAE)

Polytechnic

Diploma (JAE/EAE)

Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)

JC/MI

A-Level/ IB Diploma (JAE/DSA-JC)

Arts Institutions NAFA/LASALLE

Diploma (Apply direct)

University (Degree)

JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission Exercise JIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise

Work and Lifelong Learning

Where Do I Want to Go?

Where Do I Want to Go?

Pre-university Polytechnic Institute of Technical Education Arts Institution

Institutions Junior Colleges/MI 5 Local Polytechnics ITE College East ITE College Central ITE College West NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) Lasalle College of the Arts Entry Requirement JC: L1R5 ≤ 20 MI: L1R4 ≤ 20 ELR2B2 (A,B,C,D) ≤ 26 Nitec: Best 5 O level subjects Higher Nitec: ELR2B2 or ELB4 25 points or better in 4 GCE O-Level subjects, excluding English. English ≥ C6 Mode of Learning Subject-based; mainly Lecture-Tutorial Style Course-based; Lecture- tutorial, Hands-on, Project-based Course-based; Hands-on learning Hands-on learning with focus on arts- related diploma Years of Study 2 years JC/IB 3 years MI 3 years Diploma Nitec 2 years Higher Nitec 2 years 3 years Diploma Certification JC/MI: GCE A Level Certificate * IB Diploma for certain JCs Work-ready diploma Nitec/Higher Nitec Certification Arts-related Diploma Post-study Progression University Polytechnic Workplace Workplace University Workplace Polytechnic Advanced Technical Diploma in ITE Workplace University

The list is not exhaustive, please refer to the relevant institutions for further information.

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Junior Colleges/Centralised Institute

• Polytechnics seek to train students with

relevant and specific skills for the workplace to give Singapore a competitive edge as we move into a knowledge-based economy.

Real World Skills Academic knowledge

Polytechnics

For more information: please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Institutions Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) The Lasalle College of the Arts

• Courses are hands-on with a focus on the visual and performing arts (e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts,

Media, Dance, Music).

• Students graduate with a Diploma.
• All diploma programmes are publicly-funded.

Specialised Programme Offered

• 3D Design
• Arts Management
• Design and Media
• Fine Art
• Fashion Studies
• Dance
• Music
• Theatre
• Design
• Fine arts
• Film
• Media art
• Fashion
• Dance
• Music
• Theatre

Websites https://www.nafa.edu.sg/ http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/ Criteria *For Dance, Music and Theatre (Mandarin Drama) courses, the minimum English grade required is D7. *Refer to the institution’s website for selection criteria

The Arts Institutions

How may I journey with my child? (Resources)

Supportive Parent

• 1. MySkillsFuture Portal

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Know Yourself Browse Occupations

B A

Useful ECG Resource

• 2. Parent’s ECG Guidebook

This publication supports parents with tips and advice on ECG, and considerations at key education stages to guide their children. https://www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide

Useful ECG Resource

• 3. The Next Step Forward

This e-book illustrates how 54 individuals go through diverse education and career pathways There are many options our students can choose and succeed. https://www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward

Useful ECG Resource

Reflect on the Experiences

Everyone has a different pathway & journey

Discover who you are Navigate pathways with confidence Making informed decisions and own them Keep Learning. Be Resilient

ECG Roadmap

• Name: Ms Joleen Lim
• Day: Every Tuesday (Odd week) Thursday

(Even week)

• Venue: Education and Career Guidance Room at

D04-01

• Contact: lim_chooi_hong@schools.gov.sg
• Appointment

 Walk in  Direct email to ECGC  Through Form Teachers  Submit ECG Request Form: https://go.gov.sg/ecgcmsjo

ECG Counsellor’s Availability

ECG Request Form

Th Than ank k yo you

Briefing by Head of Humanities Department Mr Timothy Boay

timothy_boay@schools.gov.sg

O LEVEL HUMANITIES (Subject Overview)

SOCIAL STUDIES

(compulsory)

ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY ELECTIVE HISTORY ELECTIVE EL LITERATURE

CHOOSE ONE:

GEOGRAPHY HISTORY CHINESE LIT

OR OR

*Humanities is used as a Relevant 1 subject ‘R1’ for computation of aggregate

• f JC eligibility criteria

ILLUSTRATION 1: DOUBLE HUMANITIES OPTION ILLUSTRATION 2: SINGLE HUMANITIES OPTION

+

HISTORY

HUMANITIES

ASSESSMENT FORMAT + TOPICS TAUGHT

Living in a Diverse Society

Being Part of a Globalised World Exploring Citizenship and Governance

SOCIAL STUDIES ( compulsory for all students)

1 paper (50%) 1 hr 45 mins

• 1. Source-Based

Case Study

• 2. Structured

Response Questions

GEOGRAPHY

( Offered as a Full or Elective Humanities)

Plate Tectonics Weather & Climate Global Tourism Food Resources Coast Health & Diseases Geographical Investigation

FULL GEOGRAPHY 2 PAPERS (1hr30m/1hr40m) HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY) 1 PAPER (1hr40m)

Attitude

• Curious about the formation of

earth and physical environment.

• Keen interest in global trends

and current affairs about society, economy and politics.

• Inquisitive, self directed and

reflective in seeking geographical insights.

Aptitude

• Able to make clear and

reasonable explanations.

• Able to make connections

between human-physical relationships at various scales.

• Able to make informed

judgement and sound decisions through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of geographical information.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY, IF YOU ARE:

Impact of WW1 WW2 in Europe & Asia Pacific Authoritarian Regimes Bipolarity & Cold War European Dominance & Expansion Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States

FULL HISTORY 2 PAPERS (1hr40m)

HISTORY

( Offered as Full or Elective Humanities)

Impact of WW1 WW2 in Europe & Asia Pacific Authoritarian Regimes Bipolarity & Cold War

ELECTIVE HISTORY 1 PAPERs (1hr40m)

Attitude

• Empathetic – understands the reasons
• f past developments without

imposing judgement on present day norms.

• Balanced –considers and respects

different points of viewpoints.

• Enquiring – asks questions to uncover

and understand the past.

• Discerning – understands sources

beyond face value.

Aptitude

• Able to make clear and reasonable

explanations and historical interpretations.

• Methodical – Employs comprehensive

effort when engaged in historical enquiry.

• Knowledgeable and familiar with key

forces and personalities that have shaped the world.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE HISTORY, IF YOU ARE:

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

( Offered as a non-Humanities subject)

2 papers 1 hr/2hrs

• 1. Structured

Questions

• 2. Preparing

Financial Statements The Roles of Accounting The Accounting Information System Elements of the Financial Statements The Financial Statements Business Entities

Attitude

• Being interested in accounting

and aware of further pathways in accounting.

• Integrity and Objectivity in

business ethics.

• Social responsibility, and how

it can affect users of financial information.

Aptitude

• logical,
• methodical,
• consistent and
• accurate.

YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS, IF YOU ARE:

VISIT: http://www.seab.gov.sg For more information and details of the syllabus

Briefing by Head of English Department

Mrs Farhain Aidil

farhain_ahmad_bustami@schools.gov.sg

ELECTIVE LITERATURE GCE ‘O’ (2274) GCE ‘N’ (2177)

A student who has completed this course in Literature:

• will be able to critically and independently read,

analyse and appreciate literary texts;

• will be able to develop and effectively communicate

personal and critical responses to literary texts and

• thers’ views; and
• have read and appreciated literary texts from

different parts of the world, including works from the three main literary genres.

Desired Student Outcomes

AREAS OF STUDY IN LITERATURE

BY SECONDARY 2  PROSE

• SHORT STORIES
• NOVEL

 POETRY

• SEEN/ UNSEEN

 DRAMA UPPER SECONDARY  PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

FORMAT OF EXAM

For Elective Literature Paper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts 1 Hour 40 Minutes

PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

Section A: Prose [25%]

• For each of the six set texts in this section, one passage-

based question and two essay questions will be set.

• Candidates will answer one question [25%] based on
• ne of the six set texts.
• For every year of examination, one or two Singapore

texts will be set.

PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)

Section B: Unseen Text [25%]

• There are no set texts in this section.
• There will be a choice of two unseen poems with one question

set on each poem.

• Candidates will answer one of the two questions [25%].
• For every year of examination, one question will be set on a

Singapore text.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LITERATURE STUDENT?

• APTITUDE
• ATTITUDE

Be a Literature student if you have…

• Strong oral and written skills to make a clear argument

and share your opinions

• The ability to analyse and critically examine diverse forms
• f text
• The capacity for independent thought, reflection and

judgement

• The ability to comprehend and develop intricate ideas

and weigh the importance of alternative perspectives

• An appreciation of language nuances and ambiguities of

metaphorical language

Thank you!

Email: Farhain_ahmad_bustami@schools.gov.sg

Briefing by Head of Science Department

Mr Eric Tan

eric_tan_ching_kuan@schools.gov.sg

is all around us

Twin Goals of Science Education

• Enthuse and nurture all students to be

scientifically literate

• Provide strong fundamentals for students to

pursue science related areas in learning and work

Why is Science Important?

Biology

The study of life and living organisms… including their physical structure, function, growth and evolution

Chemistry

The study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter… known as the ‘central science’ that bridges physics and biology

Physics

The study of matter & its motion through space & time… the concepts of energy & forces… how the universe behaves…

Much greater emphasis

• n the understanding

and application of scientific concepts and principles

Memorisation Factual recall Rote learning

More focus on practices

• f science that highlight

the ways of thinking and doing in the subject

Observing, Predicting, Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, Analysing Evaluating, Verifying Data driven practice Communicate and Convince Integrity Curiosity Objectivity Preseverence Develop sound arguments Hypothesise Reason

Double Pure Science Single Pure Science Triple Pure Science Combined Sciences

(Chem, Bio) (Chem, Phy)

two science subjects combined into a single subject content coverage of each component is equivalent to 65% of corresponding pure science subject half the curriculum time but demand is less than pure science

How is it different from Pure Science?

Physics:

• Able to think abstractly
• Strong mathematical foundation
• Shows interest in the interactions of the physical world

Chemistry:

• Able to think abstractly
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Shows interest in understanding transformation of

matter at the atomic/molecular level Biology:

• Able to appreciate cause and effect relationships
• Strong language ability
• Shows interest in living systems and the natural world

Career pathways

Engineering

Applied and Health Sciences Science and Maths

Aerospace Maritime

Architecture & the Build Environment Infocomm & Data Management Environmental Engineering

communicate

What are my child’s aspirations? What are my child’s strengths? Will my child be able to cope with the rigour? Is my child eligible for the subject combination?

Course School Course Requirements Dentistry NUS H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. Medicine NUS H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. Biomedical Engineering NUS H2 pass in Mathematics or Further Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry. Biological Sciences NTU H1 pass in Mathematics and H2 pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology Medicine NTU H2 pass in Chemistry and Physics/Biology Bioengineering NTU H2 pass in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing Medicine Cambridge Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics/Biology Dentistry University of Melbourne Chemistry or Biology

Download Syllabuses from SEAB

Subject Code Physics 6091 Chemistry 6092 Biology 6093 Combined Science (O-Level) 5076/ 5078

SEAB link to syllabuses: https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/syllabus_for_school

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