Briefing to

YEAR 5 PARENTS/GUARDIANS

WINSTON HODGE

PRINCIPAL

ACS (INDEPENDENT)

TUESDAY

5 February 2013

OBJECTIVES OF IB EVENING To provide relevant information for students

and parents to make informed decisions To acquaint students and parents with

expectations of Year 5 student To introduce key personnel related to the

Year 5 and IB programme

Core Purpose The core purpose of ACS(Independent) is to nurture ACSians to be ladies and gentlemen with sound, Godly values and robust character, equipped and willing to serve family, nation and the global community.

BISHOP WILLIAM F OLDHAM

Vision Scholar, Officer, Gentleman Scholar, Leader, Global citizen. For God & Humanity

Mission To be a world-class institution,, a beacon of truth and light,, through the holistic development of our students.

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

1 Peter 4:10

Theme 2013

FOCUS FOR 2013

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

SCHOOL

A community = a place to

Love and be loved Respect and be respected Belong to and be accepted by

others Celebrate and be celebrated Encourage and be encouraged Accept and be accepted Forgive and be forgiven

TO MAKE ACS A FAMILY AND

COMMUNITY REQUIRES

EVERYONE’S

EFFORT AND COMMITMENT

INTRODUCTION OF SENIOR

ADMINISTRATION

AND

PROGRAMME OVERSIGHT

MS CHOCK SIEW HWA

MDM YONG LEE HAR

MS THIRUNALAN MIRUNALINI

MRS JUDY HO

MRS TAN FONG MAY BURSAR

MR PATRICK SOO

MR WINSTON HODGE PRINCIPAL

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS PROGRAMME OVERSIGHT

MR PATRICK SOO FOUNDATIONAL YEARS 1 & 2

MDM YONG LEE HAR YEARS 3 & 4 EXPRESS

MS THIRUNALAN MIRUNALINI YEARS 3 & 4 IP

MS CHOCK SIEW HWA YEARS 5 & 6 IBDP

MRS JUDY HO STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (YEARS 1-6)

INTRODUCTION OF YEAR DIRECTOR AND DEPUTIES

MR LEE CHEE WEI DEPUTY DIRECTOR

MS ALICE TAN YEAR 5 DIRECTOR

MS LEE SULING DEPUTY DIRECTOR

(Acting)

CHAPLAINS

Mrs Jaime Hang

Rev Aaron Tay (Chaplain in-Charge)

Pastor Raymond Fong Rev Loretta Lim

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

Ms Grace Foo

AS A SENIOR STUDENT

● Role model to other students ● Personal Responsibility ● Uphold the highest standards ● Uphold integrity ● Uphold academic honesty

RESPECT FOR

Yourself

Others

Shared property

School

♦ ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

♦ ATTIRE

♦ ASSIGNMENTS

♦ ATTITUDE

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY 0N BULLYING

ACS (Independent) is a family school – where each member should feel safe, accepted and respected. As such, it operates a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY ON BULLYING of any sort and in any form.

DEFINITION

BULLYING is defined as the repeated infliction of physical, verbal or psychological aggression and hurt to an individual or group of individual.

BULLYING MAY INVOLVE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

1 Unwanted teasing and name calling.

6 Theft

2 Verbal harassment – face to face, by writing, by phone or over the internet.

7 Public humiliation

3 Frightening and intimidating.

8 Destruction of property

4 Cyber bullying 9 Rumour and spreading of falsehoods

5 Physical violence

ACTION REPORT CASES TO YOUR TEACHERS, Discipline Committee, Year Director, Sr Admin

•All cases of alleged bullying will be looked into •Severe follow-up action will be taken if cases are found to be true.

ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT)

EXAMINATION MATTERS

The IB Curriculum

3 Core Requirements 1. Extended Essay (EE) 2. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 3. Creativity Action Service (CAS)

Six Discipline Groups ■ Students are required to take 5 subjects from Grps 1 to 5 ■ 6th subject – a Group 6 subject – a 2nd choice subject from Groups 1 to 4

■ Subjects taken at ■ Higher Level (240 hrs) ■ Standard Level (150 hrs)

■ 3 HL and 3 SL subjects

IB GRADING SYSTEM

Each group subject scores 1-7 Grade Descriptors Points Excellent 7 Very Good 6 Good 5 Satisfactory 4 Mediocre 3 Poor 2 Very Poor 1

Combined performance in TOK and EE scores 0-3 (based on Bonus points matrix)

Perfect score is (7 x 6) + 3 = 45

IB GRADING SYSTEM – BONUS POINTS MATRIX Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay

Excellent Good Satisfactory Mediocre Elementary Not submitted

Excellent +3 +3 +2 +2 1 + Failing Condition*

N

Good +3 +2 +1 +1 Failing Condition*

N

Satisfactory +2 +1 +1 0 Failing Condition*

N

Mediocre +2 +1 0 0 Failing Condition*

N

Elementary 1 + Failing Condition*

Failing Condition*

Failing Condition*

Failing Condition*

Failing condition*

N

Not submitted

N N N N N N

* From 2010 onwards, 28 points overall will be required to be eligible for the diploma if a student attains an “E” grade in either the extended essay or theory of knowledge. As previously, a grade “A” in one of the requirements earns an extra point even if the other is a grade “E”. Attaining a grade “E” in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge continues to represent an automatic failure.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TARGETS

YEARS 5 & 6 IBDP

IBDP AVERAGE POINTS

Y5 & Y6 38

Admission to Universities

Offers are regularly made on the International Baccalaureate, at a level of between 7,6,6 and 7,7,7 in the Higher Level subjects, with overall scores between 38 and 42 points out of 45. Cambridge

Students of the International Baccalaureate would probably be required to achieve a level of performance of 38–40 points, including core points, with 6s or 7s in the higher subjects. Oxford

Levels

Promotion Criteria to the next level

Year 5

1. An overall aggregate point of at least 26 points based on 6 subjects

2. Satisfactory performance in TOK and EE and 3. The following grade requirements:

– Numeric grades awarded for all 6 subjects – NO Grade 1 in any subject – NO Grade 2 in HL subject – NO more than one Grade 2 in SL subject – Overall, no more than three Grade 3 or below – At least 12 points gained on HL subjects – At least 9 points gained on SL subjects NO RE-EXAM

LEVEL TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Year 5 Class Test

0%

Class Test

0%

Common Test

30%

Exam (Weeks 2-4)

70%

Year 6 Class Test

0%

Class Test

0%

Common Test

100%

Prelim Exam (Weeks 1-3)

100%

Reports T1: Term Report

T2: Term Report

T3: Result Slip

T4: Result Slip

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

IBO and ACS (Independent) adopt zero tolerance towards academic honesty

violations

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY - Malpractice

Plagiarism: Representation of the ideas or work of another as the candidate’s own work. This includes internet plagiarism or passing off someone else’s piece of work as the candidate’s work.

Facilitation of Dishonesty/Collusion: Helping others to intentionally violate the academic honesty policy, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another. A student who facilitates a malpractice is as culpable as the student who receives the help even if he does not benefit from the violation.

Duplication of work: Unapproved presentation of the same work by two or more candidates

Fabrication: Falsifying or inventing any information or data in an academic exercise, reports, laboratory results and citations to sources of information.

Cheating: Using dishonest methods to gain an advantage for eg using inappropriate or prohibited materials, information, sources, or aids, copying the work of another candidate

Academic Sabotage: Deliberate intent to obstruct or impede the academic progress of other students for eg by destroying another student’s work or stealing or defacing books, journals or library materials

Any other behaviour which gains an unfair advantage for a candidate eg taking examination materials into the exam room, misconduct during an examination,

The IBO takes a very serious view of any malpractice. If a case of malpractice has been established, no grade will be awarded in

the subject(s) concerned. NO DIPLOMA WILL BE AWARDED to the candidate, but a certificate will be awarded for other subject(s) in which no malpractice has occurred. The candidate will only be permitted to register for future examinations at least one year after the session in which malpractice was established. An IB Diploma may be withdrawn from a candidate at any time if malpractice is subsequently established.

If a case of malpractice is very serious either because of its nature or because the candidate has already been found guilty of malpractice in a previous session, the candidate may not be permitted to register for examinations in any future session.

An IB diploma, or a certificate may be withdrawn from a candidate at any time if malpractice is subsequently established.

Vade Mecum, 2006

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Ultimately, students are responsible for ensuring that the final version of any work is authentic.

Students must bear the consequences if they submit any work for assessment that is not their own, regardless of whether plagiarism/collusion was deliberate or a careless act.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Mon 7.30 am – 4.00 pm

Tues, Wed and Thur

except for

Wed (Wk A)

7.30 am – ranges from 2.40 pm to 4.00 pm 7.30 am – 1.20 pm

Fri 7.30 am to 1.00 pm

CURRICULUM HOURS (Years 5-6)

2013 REMEDIAL SCHEDULE

Week A Mon

Week A Tue Week A Wed Week A Thur

Week A Fri

--- 3.50 – 4.50: History/Geog/ ESS

3.00 – 4.00: Phy/Bio

--- 1.20 – 2.20: English

Week B Mon

Week B Tue Week B Wed Week B Thur

Week B Fri

--- 3.50 – 4.50: Econs

3.00 – 4.00: Math

--- 1.20– 2.20: Chem/BM

Y5 IB (2 wk cycle)

Remedials are compulsory for students identified and takes precedence over CCA, unless it is a competition day.

2012 6TH COHORT OF IB RESULTS

OVERALL SCHOOL RESULTS

2012 2011 2010

1 No. of Diploma candidates 468 454 441

2 Average total points score 41.65 41.35 40.88

3 Average grade 6.61 6.54 6.51

TOTAL CANDIDATES SCORING 40 POINTS AND ABOVE

2012 2011 2010

45 37 29 28

44 65 72 53

43 94 70 68

42 87 81 53

41 68 47 59

40 45 56 54

Total No. candidates awarded 40 points

and above 396 (84.6%) 355 (78.2%) 315 (71.4%)

Total candidature 468 454 441

DISTRIBUTION OF OVERALL AGGREGATE POINTS

Distribution of Candidates

0102030405060708090

100

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Total Score

Num

ber

of S

tude

nts

43

THE HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

(HSP)

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE HSP 1979: Started off as the Pre-University-cum-Overseas

Merit Scholarship for the Study of the Humanities at Oxbridge

1984: Renamed Humanities Scholarship HSP continues to be regarded as a prestigious

scholarship, hosted by six top JCs in Singapore.

Objective : To nurture outstanding students to study Humanities at ‘A’ Level / IBDP and Oxbridge through the Overseas Merit Scholarships

NOVEMBER 2009

MOE approval of ACS(Independent) as an official

Humanities Centre ACS (Independent) became the 7th

JC to offer the Humanities Scholarship Programme

THE HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIP

Valued at $1000 per annum Covers school fees (based on Singapore Citizens’ rates) Funding for OEP (Covers on-shore costs)

ELIGIBILITY

Must be Singapore Citizens Attained outstanding results in the IP / GCE

‘O’ Level in particular in the Humanities Have a good record of co-curricular activities. Must offer three Humanities in Higher Level

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SUBJECT COMBINATION HL1 English A (Literature)

HL2 Economics

HL3 History/Geography

SL1 Any subject from Group 4

SL2 Any subject from Group 2

SL3 Any subject from Group 5

HSP HAS A DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Military: Generals & Rear Admirals

Journalists, Poets &Writers

Adventurers & Mountaineers

Economists & Lawyers

Performing Artists

Public Service: Permanent Secretaries

Directors Deputy Directors

Principals & Teachers

Strength of HSP: Differentiated Learning Experience

Engaging interaction between teachers and students

Individual mentoring scheme Aimed at providing impactful

academic and career guidance

Holistic appreciation of learning beyond preparation for

the examinations through Enrichment programmes

Excellent tutors whose passion for their respective

subjects will prove inspiring to the Humanities scholars

RESULTS OF HSP CLASS OF 2012

• 9 perfect scores • 1 Bilingual Diploma • Everyone in the class is a 40 pointer

Visit the HSP Booth for more information and

details

CAREERS OPPORTUNITES & GUIDANCE (COG)

Education & Career Fairs, Workshops and Talks

Centralised application advice and assistance

Mrs Sarah Mo-Tan * Applications for Singapore

universities

Ms Sng Sok Hwee * Higher Education Counsellor

Applications to US universities

Ms Juliana Tengara * Applications for UK universities

Online University and Career Research (Naviance)

Provides education and career guidance services for students

Careers Opportunities & Guidance Department

* Individual Consultations by appointment

Visits from Universities (2012) UK Universities Oxford Imperial King’s LSE UCL Manchester University’s Medical School Edinburgh Durham Birmingham Sheffield Cardiff University

Warwick SOAS US Universities Chicago Duke Dartmouth Stanford UPenn Tufts Wellesley USC Yale Banard College

Swathmore college

University of

Washington, St Louis

Local Universities

NUS

NTU

SUTD

SMU

LKCSom

YLLSom

NUS Business School

Yale NUS

Alumni sharing, Workshops & Talks (2012) Alumni Sharing Harvard Georgetown UPenn Brown Princeton Texas Michigan Virginia Georgetown UChicago Princeton

NYU

Pomona

Medicine in UK

Study in UK

Study in US

Scholarships

Workshops:

Interview Skills

Writing Personal

Statements for UK

Applications

Writing Essays for

USA Applications

Briefing on time-

lines and application

matters for all Year 6

students for US and

UK unis

Career and

Scholarship Talks

Scholarship talks

PSC

SAF

SPF

GIC

A*STAR

BCA

CAG

PUB/NEA

IE Singapore

Higher Education and Careers Day

(13 March)

Talks by University of British Columbia, School of Oriental & African Studies, (University of London), University College London

• Education UK Road Show (held in ACS on 26 March)

RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE

Upcoming Events

Uni applications

Talks and workshops

Scholarships Opportunities

University Placements United States University of California, Berkeley Boston University Brown University California Institute of Technology Carleton College Carnegie-Mellon Columbia University Cornell University Duke University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins

Lafayette College

Massachusetts Institute of

Technology

New York University

Northwestern University

Oberlin College

Parsons School of Design

Pomona College

Princeton University

Rice University

Rutgers, The State

University of New Jersey

St Andrew’s University

Stanford University

Tufts University

University of California, LA

University of

Pennsylvania

University of Texas

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign

Wellesley College

Yale University

*Ivy League

University Placements United Kingdom Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry Bristol University Central St Martins College of Arts and Design Durham University Imperial College Keele University King’s College Leeds London School of Economics

Oxford University

Queen Mary, University

of London

Trinity College

Trinity College Dublin

University College

Cork

University College

London

University London

University of Bath

University of

Birmingham

University of

Cambridge

University of Edinburgh

University of Liverpool

University of

Manchester

University of Newcastle

University of

Nottingham

University of Sheffield

University of York

Warwick University

*Ranked top 20 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011-2012

ISSUES THAT AN IB STUDENT MAY FACE

Time management inability to meet deadlines procrastination

Mental Health / Mindset BGR Physical Health Personal problems

SUPPORT FROM SCHOOL Counseling Help

Teachers Counseling Department IB Coordinators

Special examination arrangements ■ Write in stating reasons for special arrangements or special

consideration. ■ Submit medical report and Form D2 (available from front office) by

end January 2013

■ Financial Aid ■ IB Examination Fees ■ Write in to Mr Patrick Soo, Dy Principal

AGAPE COUNSELING SANCTUARY (ACS)

AGAPE COUNSELLING SANCTUARY (ACS) SET UP MAY 2010

♦ Full fledged Department – with 3 professionals Charlie Ong, Chow Oi Har and Hafiz bin Zainal Abidin. ♦ Provide social-emotional counselling to individual students. ♦ Aim: Enhance and support the intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual growth of students. ♦ Counsellors are available from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm during school term.

▲ MR PATRICK SOO Email: patrick@acsindep.edu.sg

• Termly updates

• Email: whodge@acsindep.edu.sg

• Phone

• Visits

• Parent-Teacher Meetings

• Parents Portal

• School Handbook

•

• Electronic mail automated system

(EMAS) for parents

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS “There are great advantages when teachers and parents can work in concert: there are large risks when they cannot. Parents and teachers can clearly be more effective if they agree on what values are important... At the crux of children’s moral development is not... simply teaching values. It’s the moral and mentoring capacities of both teachers and parents. In a school setting, it’s also the degree to which teachers and parents can strengthen each other in their very different moral-mentoring roles.” Richard Weissbourd Harvard Graduate School of Education Author of “The Parents We Mean to Be; How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children’s Moral & Emotional Development”

• PSG

• RESPECT

• INTERNET USE

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

LEAVE FROM SCHOOL

All parents students are to note that the school strongly discourages students from going on leave during the school term.

SPECIAL NOTE

The school does not condone students making travel arrangements without first obtaining approval for their leave.

LEAVE FROM SCHOOL Cases that may be considered are subject to the following requirements:

♦ Application in writing should be made by parents as early as possible but not later than two weeks before the date of leave requested.

♦

Compassionate leave may be granted on short notice and parents may make such requests through the telephone or email.

♦ Reasons for application of such leave should be clearly stated.

♦ Approval for such leave can only be granted by the Principal or Deputy Principal or an Officer of the school designated by the Principal.

♦ Leave granted would presuppose that the student concerned would take the necessary steps to keep up with the lessons missed and to submit any assignments done during the student’s period of leave. Upon returning, the student should submit the assignments to the teachers concerned.

♦ Upon approval of leave, the students should accordingly inform parents or guardians.

BUILDING TODAY FOR TOMORROW

Student Plaza The Student Services Centre, housing •one-stop centre for various student development services •An Alumni & Development Office •Entrepreneurial Push-Carts •Study & Discussion Corners

Artist Impression

Student Development Centre & Academic Block : Consisting 14 seminar and collaborative rooms, and CCA rooms

Upgrading of Sport Facilities: •Construction of a new running track, viewing gallery for the swimming pool and track & field with training rooms •Retractable shelter over swimming pool •Installation of floodlights for the track & field •Replacement of sports facility lockers •Renovation of shooting range •Construction of a fitness park

OUR GOAL Collectively, these developments will allow us to offer ACSians greater support by way of educational and career counseling, including university and scholarship applications, financial assistance services, and networking and internship opportunities to develop their passion and talents. To do this, we need to raise S$5 million from 2013 – 2017: Donation cards, corporate fundraising, alumni support Donations of $100 and above qualify for tax exemption Contributions of S$2,000 and more will be acknowledged on our Donor’s Wall.

Donation forms are available online or email give@acsindep.edu.sg

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG) - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013 ACS(Independent) – Mdm Yong Lee Har, Deputy Principal

Position Name 1 Chairperson Mrs Cheryl Ong 2 Deputy Chairperson Mr Danny Ng 3 Secretary Mrs Kalpana Melvani 4 Treasurer Mrs Lucy Ding 5 Head, Membership Mrs Chris Kwee 6 Head, PSG Welfare Mrs Annie Thio 7 Co-Head, Food & Events Mrs Joanne Wong 8 Co-Head, Food & Events Ms Yong Leng Leng 9 Head, Fathers’ Prayer Groups Mr Kenneth Wang

10 International Student Hosting Program Mrs Carol Low

11 IT & Publicity Mrs Diana Leong 12 School Family Education Mrs Claudia Mejia 13 Member Mrs Sharon Chan 14 Member Ms Dora Oh 15 Member Ms Berna Sekhon 16 Member Ms Serena Tan 17 Member Ms Chin Wein Sze 18 Member Ms Ally Hong 19 Member Ms Elaine Lee

Months PSG SFE

January PSG Committee Meeting 1 (15/1) International Students Hosting

Year 1 Orientation Talk (8/1) Computer Addiction Talk (19/1)

February PSG Welcome Night (7/2) March PSG Committee Meeting 2

(12/3) Marriage Convention Family Bonding (Sentosa Aquarium)

April *Communicate with your children(TBC) *Developing/nurturing Character in our Children(TBC)

May PSG Committee Meeting 3 (14/5) Teachers’ Appreciation Lunch (31/5)

Family Bonding (Father-son football)

June

PSG / SFE ACTIVITIES 2013

Months PSG SFE

July PSG Committee Meeting 4 (16/7) Sec 4 Study Club Refreshment

Yr1 Review (parent focus groups) *Parenting Congress (TBC)

August *Parenting Congress (TBC) What to Expect & Beyond ACSIndep.

September PSG Committee Meeting 5 (17/9)

Coffee Talk: Talk (TBC)

October PSG Committee Meeting 6 (22/10) Parents’ Appreciation Dinner

Family Bonding (Movie)

November International Students’ Welcome Dinner

December PSG Committee Dinner

PSG / SFE ACTIVITIES 2013

PSG PRAYER GROUPS

We pray for: • School leadership

and management team

• Teachers • Students • Parents • Christian Ministry • School Events • Families in need

PSG PRAYER GROUPS

Weekly: Parents’ Prayer Fellowship

Thursday 7.30 am – 8.45 am

Monthly: Father’s Prayer Group

1st Saturday of the month 7.30 am – 8.30 am

Boarding School Support International Students Hosting Program Welcome/Christmas Dinner for Scholars

▲ MS ALICE TAN Email: alicetan@acsindep.edu.sg

YEAR 5 DIRECTOR

YEAR 5 QUERIES

Thank you &

have a great year

The IB Diploma

Programme

Anglo-Chinese School

(Independent)

Briefing Agenda IB Curriculum in ACS (Independent)

University Courses

- IB subjects Requirements

Choosing Your IB Subjects

The IB Curriculum

3 Core Requirements 1. Extended Essay (EE) 2. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 3. Creativity Action Service (CAS)

Six Discipline Groups ■ Students are required to take 5 subjects from Grps 1 to 5 ■ 6th subject – a Group 6 subject – a 2nd choice subject from Groups 1 to 4

■ Subjects taken at ■ Higher Level (240 hrs) ■ Standard Level (150 hrs)

■ 3 HL and 3 SL subjects

The IB Curriculum – 3 Core Requirements

Extended essay The extended essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university. Theory of knowledge (TOK) The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives. Creativity, action, service (CAS) Participation in the school’s CAS programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.

EE, TOK & CAS All Diploma Programme students must engage in these three activities.

IB Subjects offered in ACS (Independent)

Group 1: Language A English: Literature; Language & Literature

(SL/HL) Chinese: Literature; Language & Literature

(SL)

Group 2: 2nd Language English B/Chinese B/ Malay B/Tamil B/

Hindi B (SL) ab initio (SL) – Spanish, French, Mandarin &

Malay

Group 3: Individuals & Societies Business & Management (HL/SL)

Economics (HL/SL) Geography (HL/SL)

History (HL/SL)

Group 4: Experimental Sciences Biology (HL)

Chemistry (HL/SL) Physics (HL/SL)

Computer Science (HL/SL) Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)

Group 5: Mathematics & Computer Science Mathematical Studies (SL)-Mathematics

(HL/SL)

Group 6: The Arts Music (HL)

Visual Arts (HL/SL)

THE IB CURRICULUM

Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature • English A: Literature (HL/SL)

• English A: Language & Literature (HL/SL)

• Chinese A: Literature (SL)

• Chinese A: Language & Literature (SL)

In studying the group 1 courses, students are able to develop: • a personal appreciation of language and literature • skills in literary criticism • an understanding of the formal, stylistic and aesthetic qualities of texts • strong powers of expression, both written and oral and • an appreciation of cultural differences in perspective

THE IB CURRICULUM

Group 1: Language A • English A: Literature (HL/SL)

• English A: Language & Literature (HL/SL)

• Chinese A: Literature (SL)

• Chinese A: Language & Literature (SL)

To offer English A at Higher Level: • GCE O Level Programme: scored at least A2 for English Language and had offered English Literature (Core or Elective) before • Integrated Programme: scored at least Grade 6 for Language Arts

UNIVERSITY COURSES AND CAREERS

Law Journalism Business Accountancy Marketing Advertising Teaching Media Communication Publishing Social Work Mass Media Sociology

THE IB CURRICULUM Group 2: Language Acquisition

2 Levels

• Language B: Chinese/Malay/Tamil/Hindi B (SL)

• Language ab initio (beginner’s language) French, Spanish, Mandarin & Malay ab initio (SL) To offer an ab initio language, a student must not have taken formal instruction in the language before

To offer Lang ab initio, students must obtain at least a D7 grade for the GCE ‘O’ Level Higher MT exam. Otherwise they will be required to sit for the GCE ‘A’ Level H1 MT exam.

Grp 2 subjects & MOE Bilingual Policy

1. Students who have met the MOE Bilingual Policy (obtained a D7 grade or better for the Higher MT at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination) Can offer any Group 2 language.

2. Students who have not met the MOE Bilingual policy criteria: Must offer Language B (Chinese B, Malay B, Tamil B or

Hindi B) Otherwise, students have to sit for the GCE ‘A’

Level H1 MT Examination

Group 2 subjects

3. Students who are exempted from Mother Tongue Must offer Language ab initio as a Group 2 subject

4. Students who have studied Mother Tongue Syllabus

B in secondary school Can offer Language ab initio and must sit for GCE A Level

H1 MT Syllabus B exam May be allowed to offer Group 2 Language B – need to

consult Dean of Mother Tongue (Mdm Lin Hui)

THE IB CURRICULUM Group 3- Individuals & Societies

• History (SL/HL)

• Geography (SL/HL)

• Economics (SL/HL)

• Business & Management (SL/HL)

• Environmental Systems & Societies (SL) (ESS) – an inter-disciplinary subject between Geography & Biology

No pre-requisites for Group 3 subjects

Nature of Economics •Theoretical Applications

•Contains elements of History, Geography and psychology •Internationalism

•Policy formulation

• Why do different petroleum retailers in Singapore charge almost identical prices to motorists?

• Do monopolies serve the overall interests of a society? • What is the rationale of cutting interest rates and

boosting government spending during a recession? • Trade related issues • Roles and effectiveness of International Organisations • Causes and impact of the past Financial Crises

Economic Issues

Issues to consider

• Theoretical and analytical skills

• Graphical analysis

• Good Awareness of regional and global issues

• Writing skills

• Higher education – Pursuing Economics in University?

• Theoretical Applications • Contains elements of Political Studies,

Economics and Psychology • Globalization • Problem Solving • Formulate Business Strategy

Nature of Business & Management

Geography

• It is concerned with real issues that affect our lives

• It is versatile and practical, providing essential foundational knowledge for students pursuing careers in : – Urban planning & Architecture – Civil Engineering – Transport planning – Educational Services – Tourism industry

Why do IB History? 1) History helps you to make sense of the present!!!

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michella Obama greet China’s President Hu Jintao as he arrives for a State Dinner in his honour at the White House on Wednesday. (REUTERS)

Friday 21 Jan 2011

2) History prepares you for a great future!!!

"A remarkable number have gone on to become the movers and shakers of modern-day Britain”

“The most frequently mentioned advantage the famous history graduates mentioned was the ability to read quickly and effectively and process large amounts of information, think deeply about a subject, develop arguments and communicate clearly.”

Source : EducationGuardian.co.uk

3) History gives you your heritage!!!

History History is extremely popular in the IB world!!! Top 4 Group Three subjects uptake in IB schools (HL & SL) (Source : May 2012 IBO Statistical Bulletin, Total : 101 259

candidates)

Subject Level No. of candidates

Percentage

History HL 33 856 33.4% SL 5 999 5.9%

Economics HL 9 898 9.8% SL 6 436 6.4%

Geography HL 3 449 3.4% SL 2 674 2.6%

B & M HL 5 159 5.1% SL 4 181 4.1%

Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) – inter-disciplinary subject

Inter-discipline: Biology & Geography Places greater emphasis on human attitudes to the

environment and on the interrelationships between the natural environment and human activities.

Meets the requirements of 2 groups namely Grp 3 & 4

through a single subject Allows students to have more flexibility in choice of other

subjects

THE IB CURRICULUM

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences

• Physics (SL/HL)

• Chemistry (SL/HL)

• Biology (SL/HL)

• Computer Science (HL) • Environmental Systems & Societies

(SL) (ESS) – an inter-disciplinary subject between Geography & Biology

To offer Sciences at Higher Level: • GCE O Level Programme: scored at least A2 for the target Science subject • Integrated Programme: scored at least Grade 6 for the target Science subject

University Courses • Medicine & Dentistry:

Chemistry (HL) & one other Science (HL)

• Pharmacy: Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL)

• Chemical Engineering: Chemistry (HL)/Physics (HL) & Maths (HL)

• Engineering: Physics (HL) & Maths (HL)

• Life Sciences: Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL

Computer Science HL

For students who are interested in pursuing careers in the computing industry and wish to study computer science, hardware engineering or software engineering courses in university

Prerequisite: know Java programming or C++ language or have offered Computer Studies at Year 3 and 4.

THE IB CURRICULUM

Group 5 • Mathematical Studies (SL)

• Mathematics (SL)

• Mathematics (HL)

To offer Maths at Higher Level: • GCE O Level Programme: scored at least A2 for Additional Maths • Integrated Programme: scored at least Grade 6 for Advanced Maths

Mathematics HL

Designed for students who have already demonstrated a high degree of mathematical competence and interest. Students must have done well in Additional Maths at O level or Advanced Maths at IP Year 4.

To offer Maths at Higher Level: • GCE O Level Programme: scored at least A2 for Additional Maths • Integrated Programme: scored at least Grade 6 for Advanced Maths

Mathematics SL

Designed to provide a background of mathematical thought and technical ability Suitable for students NOT wishing to pursue Mathematics at a higher level.

Mathematical Studies SL

designed for students whose intended course of study in university does not require much

mathematical skills

For students who does not have a strong foundation in Mathematics

Subject Prerequisites in NUS (Engineering Courses)

Courses Subject Prerequisites

Bioengineering Computer Engineering

HL Math and either HL Physics or Chemistry

Chemical Engineering HL Math, Chemistry and Physics#

Environmental Engineering HL Math, Chemistry and Physics#

Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science & Engineering

HL Math and either HL Physics# or Chemistry

Courses Subject Prerequisites

Architecture SL Math or Chemistry or Physics

Business Administration/ Accountancy

SL Math

Computing SL Math

Industrial Design SL Math

Real Estate SL Math or Chemistry or Physics

Subject Prerequisites in NUS

Courses Subject Prerequisites

Medicine Dentistry

Pass in HL Chemistry and either HL Biology or Physics

Pharmacy HL Biology and Chemistry

Law At least a Grade 5 in SL English

Subject Prerequisites in NUS

THE IB CURRICULUM

Group 6: the arts • Visual Arts (HL/SL)

• Music (HL)

Visit the subject booths to find out more

Music Elective Programme Scholarship

• Programme prepares students for the IBDP Music at Higher Level

• Criteria

– Singaporean, S’pore PR or a child of a Singapore citizen

– A1 pass in ‘O’ Level Music – Good GCE ‘O’ Level Results – Interview performance

Subjects Prohibitions & Restrictions

• Cannot offer the same language for Groups 1 & 2

• Cannot offer 2 Group 2 subjects

IB Subject Prerequisites ■ HL subject: at least A2 /Grade 6 for the subject in O Level exam / Yr 4 IP

■ For English A HL: A2/Grade 6 for English Language/Language Arts and

preference for Literature (Core or Elective)

■ For Maths HL, A2/Grade 6 for A Maths/Advanced Maths

■ SL subject: at least C6 /Grade 4 for the subject in O Level exam / Yr 4 IP ■ For Maths SL, C6/Grade 4 for either Maths subject

■ No academic prerequisites for Group 3 subjects

■ Combined Science at GCE ‘O’ Level – students only allowed to offer a Science

subject at Standard Level

■ ESS – no prerequisite subjects although preference for Geography and Biology

■ The above prerequisites will be applied strictly.

ASSESSMENT MODES Internal Assessment

■ Oral exercises, projects, portfolios, class presentations, practical lab work, mathematical investigation & artistic performances

■ Percentage weighting (20% – 40%)

External Assessment Nov written exam and subject components that are

externally assessed by an examiner appointed by IB

IB Subjects Internal & External Assessment

IB Subject External Assessment Internal Assessment

Group 1: Language A1 1. Language A: Literature

Higher Level 1. P1(2 hr): Literary Commentary 2. P2 (2 hr): Essay 3. Written Assignment (Reflective Statement: 300 - 400 words) (Essay: 1200 – 1400 words) Standard Level 1. P1 (1 ½ hr): Guided Literary Analysis 2. P2 (1 ½ hr): Essay 3. Written Assignment (Reflective Statement: 300 - 400 words) (Essay: 1200 – 1500 words)

20%

25% 25%

20%

25% 25%

Higher Level 1. Individual Oral Commentary & Discussion (20 mins) 2. Individual Oral Presentation (10 - 15 mins) Standard Level 1. Individual Oral Commentary (10 mins) 2. Individual Oral Presentation (10 - 15 mins

15%

15%

15%

15%

Award of the IB Diploma

• Diploma award requires – Minimum of 24 points – TOK/EE/CAS requirements are met – Grade requirements are met

• Refer to handout on Conditions for the Award of the IB Diploma (given out to parents)

Conditions for the Award of the Diploma

The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, provided all the following requirements have been met: (a) Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the diploma. (b) All CAS requirements have been met. (c) Grades A to D have been awarded for both Theory of Knowledge and an extended essay. (d) There is no grade 1 in any subject. (e) There is no grade 2 at higher level. (f) There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level. (g) Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below. (h) At least 12 points have been gained on higher level subjects. (i) At least 9 points have been gained on standard level subjects. (j) The final award committee has not judged the candidate to be guilty of malpractice.

Conditions for the Award of the Diploma

The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 28 points or above, provided all the following requirements have been met:

(a) Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the diploma.

(b) An approved programme of creativity, action and service (CAS) has been

completed. (c) Grades A to E have been awarded for both Theory of Knowledge and an

extended essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them. (d) There is no grade 1 in any subject.

(e) There is no more than one grade 2 at higher level. (f) There are no more than two grades 2 at standard level. (g) Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below. (h) At least 11 points have been gained on higher level subjects. (i) At least 8 points have been gained on standard level subjects. (j) The final award committee has not judged the candidate to be guilty

of malpractice.

Local Universities Courses – IB Subject Requirements (1)

Accountancy Pass in Maths (SL) Architecture Building & Real Estate

Pass in Maths (SL) or Chem (SL) or Physics (SL)

Chemical Engineering

Pass in Maths (HL) & Physics (HL) & Chem (HL)

Business Admin Pass in Maths (SL)

Comm Studies Good pass in English A1(SL)

Law At least Grade 5 in English (SL)

Medicine Dentistry

Pass in HL Chemistry and either HL Biology or Physics

Science HL passes in any two: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Mathematics

Local Universities Courses – IB Subject Requirements (2)

Pharmacy Passes in Biology (HL) & Chemistry (HL) Medicine Dental Surgery

Pass in Chemistry (HL) and either Pass in Biology (HL) or Physics (HL) and Pass in another HL subject

Engineering (Bioeng, Civil, Computing, Electrical, Mechanical)

Pass in Maths (HL) and Physics (HL) or Chemistry

Chemical Eng Environmental Eng

Pass in Maths (HL) and Chem (HL); & Pass in Physics (SL)

Aerospace Eng Pass in Maths (HL) & Physics (HL)/ Chem (HL) /Bio (HL) & Pass in Physics (SL)

Maritime Studies Pass in Maths (SL) & Pass in any Science (SL)

Choosing an IB subject ■ Before deciding on your options, take into

account: – Your interest in the subject. – Your past experience in the subject – did you enjoy

the subject and why did you enjoy the subject? – Your most successful subjects that you have studied

previously – Your commitment to your studies and ability to work

independently. – Your university and career plans – consult the Senior

Admin and teachers.

Choosing an IB subject 1. Select the 3 Higher Level subjects first according

to your interests, abilities and future goals.

2. Then select the 3 Standard Level subjects.

3. Check that these choices satisfy your needs and interests, reflect your abilities and meet the requirements of your selected pathway.

4. Ensure that your choices have satisfied the IBDP hexagon group subjects requirements and the subject prerequisites.

Online Subjects Selection

• The selection of IB subjects should be submitted online through the school website http://sms.acsindep.edu.sg/sms/IBDPSubjectSelection/Student/Authentication.aspx by 10 pm, Wednesday 6 February 2013

• Enter your NRIC Number (FIN number for International Students) to

proceed with the choices of your IB subjects.

• A copy of the Subjects Selection form should be printed out, duly signed by the student and parent.

• Submit the printed form; duly signed, to your OG teacher by 8.00 am, Thursday 7 February 2013; failing which you may not get the subjects of your choice.

Layout of Subject Booths (Audi 1)

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A E

L B

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CL B Mand ab

ML B ML ab TL B

French & Spanish ab

ART

Econs BM Hist Geog Mathematics Music

Physics Chemistry Biology Comp Sc

Extended Essay

Theory of Knowledge CAS HSP

STAGE

COG Y7 Seniors

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