Anderson Secondary School Secondary 2 (Normal Academic) Subject Combination Briefing 2017
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BREADTH & FLEXIBILITY
The ‘A’ Level Curriculum Framework LANGUAGES Mother Tongue Languages, 3 rd Language KNOWLEDGE SKILLS HUMANITIES PW & THE ARTS LIFE SKILLS GP e.g. Art, CCA, CDP, Civics, NE MATHEMATICS Economics, PCCG, PE & SCIENCE English e.g. Biology, Literature, Physics, KI Geography, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Music, Computing Theatre Studies
Admission Criteria for JCs / MI L1R5 : 20 or less (for JCs) L1R4 : 20 or less (for MI) Bonus Points (Max : 4 points) Passed HMTL = 2 points CCA = A1/A2 (2 points); B3 – C6 (1 point)
L1R5: For JC Course L1 First Language English/Higher Mother Tongue Relevant Subject 1 Humanities Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/Science Relevant Subject 3 Humanities/Mathematics/Science R5 Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects ( except CCA ) Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects ( except CCA )
L1R4: For MI Course First Language English/Higher Mother Tongue L1 Relevant Subject 1 Humanities/Mathematics/Science Relevant Subject 2 Humanities/Mathematics/Science R4 Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA
Computation of L1R5 Category Subject Selection 1 st Language English Language L1 Humanities Combined Humanities R1 Maths & Mathematics Sciences Additional Mathematics R2 R3 R4 Combined Science R5 Others Chinese Language* POA / Art / Design & Technology *HCL & CL cannot both be used in the same computation.
Example Subject Grade Selection Points L1 & R1 R2 & R3 R4 & R5 English Language A1 1 Combined Humanities A2 2 Mathematics A1 1 Additional Mathematics A2 2 Combined Science B3 3 Chinese Language A1 1 D&T / POA / Art B3 L1R5 10
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 • ELR2B2 : 20 points or less • R2 = Relevant 2 Subjects: • Technology & Science Courses – • Maths & Science • Business-Related Courses – • Maths • Humanities • Principles of Accounts • B2 = Best 2 Subjects
R2 for Polyt lytechnic Courses Business- Technology Science- Group Related Courses Courses based Courses 1st Group of Mathematics • Relevant Additional Mathematics • Subjects Combined Combined Science Combined Science 2nd Group of Humanities Computer Studies Relevant Literature in Design & Technology Subjects English/ Chinese/Malay/ Tamil Art Principles of Accounts
Poly Foundation Programme • 1-yr programme that offers practice- based curriculum • Alternative to the Sec 5 year • PFP students are offered conditional places in the poly diploma courses
PFP Eligibility Criteria EMB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 11 points or better ( excluding CCA bonus points ) at the GCE ‘N’ -Level examination with EL and MA Grades 3 or better ; AND Subject-specific requirements (https://www2.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/courses.html)
DES-to-Poly ( D irect E ntry S cheme) Very good option if your N-Level result is very close to 19 points Direct entry to 2-yr Higher Nitec (skipping 2-year Nitec course) Obtain minimum GPA 3.5/5 while in ITE Only 1 extra year to reach poly Suitable for kinestic learners (those who are like hands-on learning)
Sec 3N(A) Subject Combinations English Language Mother Tongue Language Mathematics Combined Science (Physics/Chemistry) Combined Humanities (Social Studies + History Elective OR Geography Elective) Principles of Accounts OR Art OR Design & Technology Additional Mathematics (for eligible pupils)
Choice ... Art, D&T or POA? Choice of subject depends on interest and performance in Art, D&T and POA subjects. Take into consideration the intended course at JC and Poly. Teachers will make recommendation to the students.
Briefing for Sec 2NA Streaming (Humanities & POA) MR HARDI ZEIN HOD/HUMANITIES
Humanities & Commerce Subjects Commerce Subject Humanities Subject (By Choice) (Compulsory) Social Studies History Geography Elective Principles of Accounting Elective + or
Social Studies Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance How can we decide what is good for society? How can we work for the good of society? • to imbue students with the skills of Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society critical inquiry, investigation and Why is there greater diversity in Singapore reflection now? How can we respond to a diverse society? • to develop critical and creative thinking Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World in students How can we respond to tensions arising from some economic, social and security impact of • to examine issues in society, locally and globalisation? globally
History “Elective” Unit 1 – The World in Crisis What forces and developments changed Europe and the Asia-Pacific in the first half of the 20th century? • Impact of World War I • engaging students actively • Rise of authoritarian regimes and its impact in the interwar years in historical enquiry so as – *Case study of Communist Russia to develop them into – *Case study of Nazi Germany confident, self-directed, • World War II in Europe and the Asia– Pacific critical and reflective – Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Europe thinkers – Reasons for outbreak of WWII in the Asia – Pacific – Reasons for the defeat of Germany – Reasons for the defeat of Japan • equipping them with the necessary historical knowledge, understanding, Unit 2 – Bi-Polarity and the Cold War dispositions and skills to understand the present How did the Cold War impact the world order in the post-1945 and contribute actively and years? • Cold War and the bi -polar world order responsibly as local and – Reasons for the Cold War in Europe global citizens • Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe – *Case study of Korean War, 1950 – 53
Geography “Elective” Theme 1: Our Dynamic Planet (Physical Geography) • Develop a holistic understanding of (1) Living with Tectonic Hazards – Risk or opportunity? physical-human (2) Variable Weather and Changing Climate – A relationships at local, continuing challenge? regional and global scales Theme 2: Our Changing World (Human Geography) • Gain geographical insights and global (3) Global Tourism – Is tourism the way to go? awareness into future challenges through the study of current issues Theme 3: Geographical Skills and Investigations and their management (4) Topographical Map Reading Skills • Develop skills in (5) Geographical Data and Techniques communicating and (6) Geographical Investigations applying geographical knowledge
Principles of Accounts • an understanding of the elements, theories and procedures of accounting; • the skills of presenting quantitative accounting information • an understanding of how accounting information is being used
Academic Rigour: Assessment Objectives (AO) Social Studies & History Elective Geography Elective POA Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge and • • Demonstrate relevant factual knowledge. Demonstrate relevant factual Comprehension Identify AO knowledge and comprehend accounting 1 • Demonstrate knowledge of knowledge appropriate to relevant fieldwork techniques the syllabus. Constructing Explanations Critical Understanding & Application • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and Constructing Explanation Select and apply accounting • terms appropriate to the syllabus Select, organise and apply knowledge to various • Select, organise and apply the concepts, terms concepts, terms and facts learnt accounting situations. AO and facts learnt and Make judgements, 2 • Make judgements, recommendations and recommendations and decisions • decisions. Evaluate data collection methods and suggest improvements Interpreting & Evaluating Sources/Given Information Interpreting & Evaluating Analysis and Synthesis • Comprehend and extract relevant information Geographical Data Analyse, interpret, organise • and draw references from given information, Comprehend and extract and synthesise accounting • Analyse and evaluate evidence, relevant information from information . AO • Compare and contrast different views, geographical data Evaluation , Interpret and • • Distinguish between fact,and judgement, Evaluate the validity and evaluate accounting 3 • Recognise values and detect bias, limitations of fieldwork evidence information to make • Draw conclusions based on reasoned and of the conclusions reached judgements consideration of evidence and arguments. recommendations.
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