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Sec 2 Express

Streaming Talk21 February 2020

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SEC 2 STREAMING – INTRODUCTION

ELECTIVE

SHARING

PURE SCIENCES

LITERATURE

D&T and F&N

ART

A. MATHS

POA

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Streaming Year

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Streaming at the end of Secondary 2 is an important crossroad.

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ParentsClass Mentors

Subject TeachersIP HODs

Year HeadsPupil Development

Team

Knowing the Child

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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I MAKE MY OPTIONS?

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• Factors to consider when making options

• The subjects that are offered

• Criteria for subject combination

• Streaming Process

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Before Making Decisions …

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• Child’s strengths, interests, aspirations and post-secondary options

• Results at Secondary 1 and 2

Subject combination must equip your child with the passion, self-confidence and the belief

to progress to more advanced levels after OPSS.

There must be positive outcomes – student engagement and achievement.

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Sec 3 Subjects offered (Express)

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COMPULSORY:English LanguageMother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue LanguageElementary Mathematics

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Sec 3 Subjects offered (Express)

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Additional Mathematics Combined Humanities

(SS/History OR SS/Geography OR SS/Literature in English ORSS/Literature in Malay) Geography Pure Chemistry Pure Biology Pure Physics Combined Sciences (Chem/Phy OR Chem/Bio) Art Design and Technology Food and Nutrition Principles of Accounts

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Sec 3 Subject Combinations 2021

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The 8-subject & 7-subject Combinations (Pure Science)

Subjects

1. English Language 7. 2nd Science subject:

Physics OR Biology

2. Mother Tongue /

Higher Mother Tongue Language

8. Optional 8th Subject:

(i) Art

OR

(ii) Physics3. Elementary Mathematics

4. Combined Humanities

(SS/History OR SS/Geography OR

SS/Literature in English OR

SS/Literature in Malay)

Note: The offer of electives is dependent on

• number of students opting for subject

• available resources

5. 1st Science subject: Chemistry

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The 7-subject & 6-subject Combinations

Subjects

1. English Language 6. Additional Mathematics

OR

Principles of Accounts

2. Mother Tongue /

Higher Mother Tongue Language

7. Optional 7th Subject:

Art

OR

Design & Technology

OR

Food & Nutrition

OR

Principles of Accounts

OR

Geography

OR

Physics

3. Elementary Mathematics

4. Science (Biology/Chemistry)

OR

Science (Chemistry/Physics)

5. Combined Humanities

(SS/History OR SS/Geography

OR SS/Literature in English OR

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Allocation of subjects

The allocation of subjects is based on the following:• Students’ choice(s)

• Students’ overall academic performance at Secondary 2

• Criteria for certain subjects

• Teachers’ inputs and recommendations

• Available resources

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Leadership Achievement

Participation Service

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ELECTIVE SHARING

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Pure Sciences

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Admission to Post Secondary Institutions

• Very few polytechnic courses require pure science subjects.

• At JC level, a contrasting subject must be offered, hence, students are not allowed to offer triple science combination at A Levels.

• Admission to Medicine/Dentistry in the University requires only Chemistry and one other Science (Physics/Biology).

• Third Science subject will be offered outside of curriculum hours. This will require discipline, commitment and good time management from the students (Students may need to forego other interests to take the 8th subject.)

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Literature

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What you will learn• Interpreting and engaging with

texts• Developing and communicating

responses to texts• Reading and appreciating a variety

of texts

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What you will learn

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Areas of study

Plot

Character

StyleTheme

Setting and Atmosphere

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• Plot• Elements of Plot

• Conflict

• Narrative Structure

• Plot Devices

• Character• Roles & Purposes of

Character

• Characterisation

• Character Traits

• Character Development

• Relationships

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• Theme• Central Ideas• Main Concerns

• Setting and Atmosphere• Time• Place• Physical Details• Situations• Mood

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Combined Humanities - Literature

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Prose: Fahrenheit 241

by Ray Bradbury

Unseen Poetry

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Combined Humanities - Literature

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Unseen

develop skills in analysing poems that have not been taught before

write full essays presenting coherent views of the texts

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To excel in the subject, you need…

Diligence• You need to be familiar

with the set texts.

• You need to interpret and analyse them BEFORE exams, not during examinations.

Patience•You will need to work

closely with texts.

•Close analysis is a staple of Literature.

Good essay-writing skills

•You need to express your views clearly and coherently, using literary terms.

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Take Literature if you…

•are interested in the world around

•have passion for the subject

AND

•are willing to work hard.

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D&T and F&N

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Design &

Technology

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Develop ‘Design’ related dispositions Empathy, sensitivity, embrace complexities

Foster positive values Confidence, tenacity, pride

Cultivate the following: Creative, critical and reflective thinking

Decision making skills

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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Aims:

Section A: Knowledge with understanding Understand, apply design process

Project Management

Section B: Design Thinking Skills Generate ideas

Research, analyse info for decision making

Section C: Design Manipulating skills Sketch, build mock-ups to explore ideas

Prototype design solution

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Subject Content:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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‘O’ Level Assessment:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Paper Assessment Mode Duration Weighting

1 Written Paper 2 hrs 40%

2 Design Project 22 wks 60%

Regular & consistent work

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Demands of D&T:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Time Management skills

JC – L1R5 One of the R5 subject

Polytechnics – EL R2 B2 Engineering related courses

(Aerospace, electrical, electronics,

Civil, Marine, mechanical, etc.)

Technology related courses

Aerospace

Build Environment (Hotel & Leisure Facility Mangt, etc)

Maritime Studies

Applied Sciences (Biomedical sciences, etc)

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Possible Progression:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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Food &

Nutrition

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Acquire knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

Learn the principles of Food Science

Develop the following:

Concepts of Nutrition and Meal Planning

Understanding of the link between diet and health

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FOOD & NUTRITION

Aims:

1. Health & Nutrition Nutrients, Diet & Health

Energy Balance

Meal Planning & Meal Analysis

2. Food Choices Main food commodities, food labels

3. Food Science Food Preparation & Cooking (Science, reactions)

Evaluation of food

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Subject Content:

FOOD & NUTRITION

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‘O’ Level Assessment:

Paper Assessment Duration Weighting

1 Written Paper 2 hr 40%

2 Coursework 7 mths 60%

FOOD & NUTRITION

Regular & consistent work

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Demands of F&N:

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Time Management skills

ICT skills is a bonus

JC – L1R5 One of the R5 subject

Polytechnics – EL R2 B2 Health Sciences

(Nursing, Optometry, Health Services Management,

Sports and Exercise Sciences, Perfumery and Cosmetic

Science, etc)

Applied Sciences

(Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology,

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Science,

Molecular Biotechnology, Baking & Culinary Science, etc)

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Possible Progression:

FOOD & NUTRITION

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Art

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Overview of O Upper Sec Art

• What do you learn?

• What is being measured (assessed)?

• How much is expected?

• Pathways from “O” Level Art

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What do you get to learn?

• Painting (Watercolour / oil / acrylic / digital)

• Papercut / Batik

• Intermediate to Advanced illustration skills, to be applied in: Fashion / Costume illustrationNarrative illustration

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O level Illustrations

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What will be provided to help you learn?• EquipmentDSLR Cameras, computer, illustration

sensor tablets, colour printer

• Materials 72-Colour pencils, pastels, charcoal

Watercolour, acrylic, oil paint

Illustration markers

Art, Design, Illustration Books

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Example: Investing in high quality materials for our students-72 colour pencils sets

Resources

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How Much Is Expected?5 periods per week + remedial

• Coursework (60%)Done over 7 months CONSISTENT effort (no last minute)

• Paper 2 (40%)Question / theme given 21 days before exam

3-hour paper

• OR Paper 3: Art Criticism, SOVA Syllabus – 24 artists(2 artworks each)

2-hour paper

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Consistencyand Commitment

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Sample of a SOVA exam question:

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a) Describe the people, activities and environment depicted in these two paintings

b) Compare the use of colour and light

c) How differently are the people portrayed?

Artist and Model by Liu Kang 1954, Oil on canvas, 84 x 124 cm

Workers in a Canteen by Chia Mia Tee 1974, Oil on canvas, 89 x 126 cm

Pathways from “O” level Art

• Before O level – DPA, DSA (JC)May – July in Sec 4 Year

• Poly/ JC / SOTA Year 11 & 12 Design-based courses

• Fine Art Institutions Fine Arts, Design-based courses

• NTU (School of Art, Design & Media)

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A. Maths

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What is the aim of

Add Math syllabus?

Add Math Course Aims

• Acquire Math concepts and skills for higher studies in Math and to support learning in the other subjects, in particular, the Sciences

• Develop thinking, reasoning and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving

• Connect ideas within Math, and between Math and the Sciences through applications of Math

• Appreciate the abstract nature and power of Mathematics

What will my child

learn in Add Math?

Syllabus Organisation

MP1: Reasoning, Communication and ConnectionMP2: Application and ModellingMP3: Thinking Skills and Heuristics

A strong foundation and

proficiencyin algebra is

required for Add Math!

Topics covered under each strand

Is Add Math necessary for my child’s Post-Sec Education and Life in general?

Requirements for Admission to Junior College

Add Math can be considered as one of the L1R5 subjects

O Level Mathematics

A Level H1 Mathematics

O Level Mathematics &Add Math

A Level H2 Mathematics

A Level H2 Further MathematicsA Level H3 Mathematics

Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics

• Add Math is NOT compulsory for all Polytechnic Courses including some

Engineering related courses

• Can be included as one of the two Relevant Subjects for ELR2B2

(Need only one Mathematics Subject – can be either

Elementary Mathematics or Add Math)

Jobs/Courses in the Future That Requires A.Math

Business Game Designer Pilot

Architect Engineer

Besides having the aptitude

in Math, what else is

required for my child to be

successful in Add Math?

Diligent

AttentiveSelf Discipline

Never Give Up!

Should my child take up

Add Math in Upper

Secondary?

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Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7087)

• Students will be taught age-appropriate and relevantaccounting knowledge and skills.

Applying the double entry system of recording businesstransactions

Synthesis and presentation skills in the preparation ofaccounting information in a suitable form

Analytical skill in interpreting, analyzing financial statements

Evaluative skill in evaluating businesses’ financialperformance using financial information and ratios

Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7087)

• Students will learn and understand how businessesuse accounting and non-accounting information tomake decisions.

decision-making skill in evaluating choices using bothaccounting and non-accounting information

Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7087)

• Students will acquire transferrable skills that theycan apply in their daily lives.

being logical, methodical, consistent and accurate

develop values such as integrity, objectivity and socialresponsibility

Principles of AccountsIt involves more than just numbers and calculations!

Learning a New Language

• Language of business

– How to communicate financial information of abusiness to the users of the information

– Students will be learning

• new terms

• various formats for recording and reporting

• How to analyse and interpret financial information

Accounting terms (examples)Statement of financial position Statement of financial

performance

Current assets Current liabilities Sales revenue

Inventory Trade payables Cost of sales

Other receivables / Prepaid expenses / Income receivables

Expenses payable / Income received in advance

Gross profit

Trade receivables Bank overdraft Other income

Allowance for impairment of trade receivables

Current portion of long-termborrowings

Interest expense

Cash at bank / Cash in hand Dividends payable Impairment loss on trade receivables Non-current assets Non-current liabilities

Land Long-term borrowings Gain/loss on sale of non-current assetsProperty

Plant and equipment Equity Profit/loss for the year

Fixtures and fittings Capital / Issued share capital

Accumulated depreciation Retained earnings

FormatsJournal entries Ledger account

Formats

Statement of Financial positionStatement of Financial Performance

Scenario-Based Question The SBQ requires students to make a decision between two possiblechoices within a fictional business context.

Each scenario will include bothaccounting and non-accountinginformation which students areexpected to use to support theirdecision.

The business context for a scenario willbe based on one of the 5 topicsprescribed for the scenario-basedquestion:

Analysis and evaluation (O level)

Through the use of financial ratiosExample: • Mark–up on cost• Profit margin• Current ratio• Rate of inventory turnover• Rate of trade receivables turnover

• Accounting related courses:

• To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE O-Level examination results.

O level Grade• English Language 1 - 6 • Mathematics 1 - 6• Any three other subjects (*) 1 - 6

Course title Polytechnic Range of ELR2B2 for 2020 JAE

2020 Planned Intake

Accountancy Ngee Ann Polytechnic 3 to 10 161

Accountancy Singapore Polytechnic 5 to 12 140

Accountancy & Finance Nanyang Polytechnic 6 to 12 70

Accountancy & Finance Temasek Polytechnic 5 - 11 115

Beyond O level: at polytechnics

MORE Examples of relevant courses in Polytechnics

Singapore Polytechnic -Business School

Diploma in

• Banking & Finance

• Business Administration

• Human Resource Management with Psychology

Ngee Ann Polytechnic - School of Business & Accountancy

Diploma in

Banking & Finance

Arts Business Management

International Trade and Business

Tourism & Resort Management

Temasek Polytechnic -School of Business

Diploma in

Business

Law & Management

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Communications & Media Management

Culinary & Catering Management

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