Anderson Secondary School
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Anderson Secondary School
Briefing for Secondary 2 Express
Subject Combination for 2019
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
2019 Compulsory Subjects
9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub
1 English Language
2 Mother Tongue Language
3 A- Mathematics
4 Mathematics
2019 Subject Combination
9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub5
Combined Humanities
Social Studies + History Elective
OR
Social Studies + Literature in Malay Elective
OR
Social Studies + Literature in English Elective
2019 Subject Combination
9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub
6 Geography /Literature in English
Geography /Literature in English
Geography /Literature in English
7 Chemistry Chemistry Science
8 Physics Physics
9 Biology
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 or
• Literature in English or
• Humanities (SS+elective)
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 LanguageL1
Higher Mother Tongue Language*
Humanities Humanities (SS + elective)R1
R3
R4
R5
Literature in English / 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
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 ofRelevantSubjects
Mathematics Additional Mathematics
2nd Group ofRelevantSubjects
ArtHumanities (SS + elective)GeographyLiterature in EnglishLiterature in Malay
BiologyChemistryPhysicsCombined Science
Biology Combined Science Physics
2 other best subjects
Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects
Thank you
Choosing the Subjects for the Right
Careers
• Heng Win June
• MOE ECG Counsellor
• Email address: [email protected]
MOE ECG Counsellor
Ms Heng
• Tuesday @ The Library
• Appointments via school ask
and learn system/Walk ins
most welcome
1330-1630
SCIENCEMr Ivin ChanHOD/Science
Subjects Offered at AndersonPhysics
Chemistry
Biology
Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Science (Biology/Chemistry)
Pure Sciences
Combined Sciences
Sec 3 cohort in 2018Subject Combination Number of Students
Triple Science(Phy + Chem + Bio) 45
Double Science(Phy + Chem)(Bio + Chem)
117
Combined Science(Phy/Chem)(Bio/Chem)
21
General Topics of StudyPhysics Chemistry Biology
Measurement Experimental Chemistry Principles of Biology
Newtonian Mechanics Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry
Maintenance and Regulation of 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 SyllabusFor 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 ObjectivesStudents will be assessed on:
knowledge with understanding
handling information and solving problems
experimental skills and investigations
Pure SciencePaper 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 SciencePaper 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 30 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.
SPORTS
Anderson Secondary School
Information for Secondary Two Express
Streaming Exercise 2018
HUMANITIES“Nurturing ethical and rooted global citizens, who can think critically,
communicate confidently and create compassionately”
A N D E R S O N S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L
Relevance of Humanities… Today’s 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
occupations, 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 (elective)
Geography
OR
Literature in English
Humanities:
Literature in English
(elective)
OR
Humanities:
Literature in Malay
(elective)
Geography
Humanities Subjects…
Humanities: Social Studies 2273/01, 2274/01, 2276/01Being 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 StudiesBeing Rooted, Living Global
SS compulsory paper:
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: 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
HY-Elective 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
1Geographical Skills & Investigation- Topographical Map Reading Skills
- Geographical Data & Techniques
- Geographical Investigations
2 Coasts
3 Global Tourism
Geography
GY Paper 1 (2236/01):
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 30 minutes
Geography (Paper 2): 2236/02
THEMES / TOPICS
Themes Physical / Human Geography
1 Living with Tectonic Hazards
2 Variable Weather & Climate Change
3 Food Resources
4 Health & Diseases
Geography
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
Assessment modes in school
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
HistoryIntro 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
HUMANITIES“Nurturing ethical and rooted global citizens, who can think critically,
communicate confidently and create compassionately”
2017
A N D E R S O N S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L
THANK YOU
with Constancy and Purpose
Secondary Two Express
Subject Briefing 2018
Literature in English
Humanities
(Literature in English)
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
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.
Desired Student Outcomes
A student who has completed this course
in 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 others’ views; and
read and appreciate works from different parts of
the world and from the three literary genres.
Areas of Study
Plot
Theme
Character
Style
Setting and Atmosphere
Benefits of Studying LiteratureEnhances 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.
Students may choose to take one of the
following:
(a) Literature in English
(b) Humanities (Literature in English)
What are the similarities and
differences between these 2 options?
Content SpecificationPure Literature Literature Elective
Prose: One novel in its entirety;
or a range of short stories
Prose: One novel in its entirety;
or a range of short stories
Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide
range of prose texts and poems
from Singapore and other parts
of the world
Drama: One play in its entirety.
Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide
range of prose texts and poems
from Singapore and other parts
of the world
** Students taking Literature
Elective are not required to sit for
the Drama Paper.
O Level AssessmentPure Literature Literature Elective
Paper 1: Prose & Unseen Texts
(1 hr 40 minutes [50%] )
Section A: Prose [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 and 1 question on an
unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]
Paper 2: Prose & Unseen Texts
(1 hr 40 minutes [50%] )
Section A: Prose [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 and 1 question on an
unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]
Paper 2: Drama (1 hr 30 minutes
[50%] )
• 1 passage-based question – must
answer [25%]
• 2 essay questions – choose 1
[25%]
Paper 1 : Social Studies
Component
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