Sec 2 Express Streaming Talk...inquiry, presentation and interpretation skills. •Students must...

Heart. Passion. Will

Sec 2 Express Streaming Talk17 August 2018

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Education Career GuidanceHow Parents can be Involved

1. Show concern and support

2. Observe child’s strengths and interests

3. Listen to your child

4. Explore career and education pathways with your child

5. Support your child’s aspirations

6. Model lifelong learning

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Resources for Parents:

- Myskillsfuture Portal https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

- Guide for Parents in ECGhttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-

guide/#p=1

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary


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Promotion Criteria

For Sec 2 Express

PASS in English Language and a pass percentage in

the average of all subjects.


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Promotion Criteria

All criteria are based on the overall mark :

Assessment Weighting

CA1 15%

SA1 (Mid-year Exam) 25%

CA2 15%

SA2 (End-of-year Exam) 45%

Streaming Timeline

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ACTIVITY DATE

Issue of 2019 Sec 3 Course Options Forms

Mon 15 Oct 2018

Students submit course options forms By Fri 19 Oct 2018 (8 am)

Release of Results of Streaming Exercise

Wed 7 Nov 2018

Deadline for Submission of Appeals Fri 9 Nov 2018

Release of Appeals Outcome Fri 16 Nov 2018


• Your EYE performance reveals your strengths.

•Record your marks in your diary as your papers are checked.

•Discuss with your parents on course options.• Select options carefully in ORDER OF

PREFERENCE based on your strengths.

You will be streamed based on MERIT.

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Important Things to Note

●Any amendments MUST be accompanied by your parent’s signature

●No changes are allowed once the forms are submitted by Friday 19 Oct 2018, 8:00 AM

●The forms MUST be submitted by Friday 19 Oct 2018 (can be submitted earlier)

●Students who forget to bring their forms:○ FT will call and get verbal confirmation from parents

○ Student to go home and get the form

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Important Things to Note


Points to Note

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• Subject combinations presented are subject

to change depending on school staffing, student choices and student performance.

• Selection for subject combination is based first on student performance and choice second.

• Selection criteria takes into account the overall performance (average) ANDperformance in relevant subjects to the combination (additional weighting).


Points to Note

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• Students who are keen to get a course of their choice must put in consistent effort throughout the year.

• Admission to the courses is purely by merit and students must accept the School’s decision to assign them the course based on their overall performance in 2018.


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3 Basic Groups

● Science-Based (Pure Sci + Add Maths)

● Maths-Based (POA + Add Maths)

● General (Coursework subjects)

All three groups can help students qualify

for most courses in JC and Poly.

Sec 3 Express Courses


Science-Based (8-SUB) (PS1, PS2, PS3)

English Language,

Mother Tongue Language

Selection

Ranking

based on

weighted average

3xEL, 3xSci,

3x Maths

AND

B3 or better

for Maths,

Sci & Hum

Mathematics, Additional Mathematics

Physics, Chemistry

PS1-G PS1-H PS2 PS3-G PS3-H

Biology

+

Hum

(Social

Studies,

Geog.)

Biology

+

Hum

(Social

Studies,

History)

Geog.

+

Hum

(Social

Studies,

History)

Lit. in English

+

Hum

(Social

Studies,

Geog.)

Lit. in English

+

Hum

(Social

Studies,

History)


Science-Based (7-SUB) (PS4) (New!)

English Language,


Selection

Ranking

based on

weighted average

3xEL, 3xSci,

3x Maths

AND

B3 or better

for Maths &

Sci

Mathematics, Additional

Mathematics

Physics, Chemistry

PS4-G PS4-H

Humanities

(Social Studies,

Geography)

Humanities

(Social Studies,

History)


Maths-Based (CM1)

English Language,


Selection

Ranking

based on

weighted average

3xEL, 3xMaths

AND

B3 or better

for Maths

Mathematics, Additional

Mathematics

Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Humanities (Social Studies,

Geography)

Principles of Accounts


General (CS1-CS3)

English Language, Mother Tongue Language

Mathematics

Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

ArtDesign &

TechnologyFood & Nutrition

CS1-G CS1-L CS1-A CS2-G CS2-L CS2-A CS3-G CS3-L CS3-A

Geog.Lit. in

English

*Add.

MathsGeog.

Lit. in

English

*Add.

MathsGeog.

Lit. in

English

*Add.

Maths

* This Additional Mathematics option will only be offered if there is sufficient demand

from students who meet the requirements to offer Additional Mathematics.

2019 Sec 3 Express : In SummaryPS1, PS2, PS3 PS4 CM1 CS1, CS2, CS3

Additional

Mathematics

Additional

Mathematics

Additional

Mathematics

Art OR D&T ORF&N

Physics Physics Science

(Physics, Chem)

Science

(Physics, Chem)

Chemistry Chemistry Humanities (SS,

Geography)

Humanities (SS,

History)

Biology

OR

Geography

OR

Literature in English

Humanities

(Social Studies, Geography

OR

History)

Principles of Accounts

Geography

OR

Literature in

English

OR

Additional

MathematicsHumanities (SS,

Geog. OR Hist.)


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HumanitiesMrs Melanie Tee

(Head of Department)

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Humanities

• Combined Humanities [Compulsory]• Social Studies WITH

[Issues related to the Singapore society and the world – Citizenship &

Governance, Diversity and Globalisation]

EITHER

• Elective Geography

[Physical geog, Human geog, Geographical Investigation, i.e. tectonic

hazards, weather and climate, global tourism, food resources]

OR

• Elective History

[Modern world history, 1900s-1990s, i.e. Hitler, Stalin, WW2 in Europe

and Asia-Pacific, Cold War]


Humanities

• Pure Geography [Opt In]

• Similar to Elective Geography, but with additional

topics and more in-depth in content

Inclusion of Topics: Coastal Studies and Health and

Diseases

• Physical and Human Geography

• Geographical investigations [field investigation

techniques]


HumanitiesLearning Outcomes

Understand the interconnectedness of the world.

Appreciate the complexities of the physical and human

environment.

Develop critical thinking skills and other 21 Century

Competencies.


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English LiteratureMs Tan Siew Hui

(Subject Head)

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English Literature

• Paper 1: Unseen Prose/ Poetry

Set Text (Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury)

• Paper 2: Drama (Off Centre by Haresh Sharma)

Learning Outcomes:

• Through engagement with the texts, students develop

intellectual, emotional and global awareness

• Students also learn to articulate perceptive and

analytical thinking when discussing and writing about

the texts


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Additional MathematicsMs Betty Tiong



Additional Mathematics



How different is Additional Math from Elementary Math?

Math (4048) Additional Math (4047)

Relates easily to real life

Eg: speed, interest rate, profit, area

etc

More abstract

Eg: differentiation, binomial

expansion, proofs etc

Questions involve more direct

application of formula

Questions require more analysis,

making connections and reasoning

etc

Build confidence and foster interest

in Mathematics

Appreciate the abstract nature and

power of Mathematics

Somewhat similar to Sec 2 Math,

proficiency in Algebra is an

advantage

Very different from Sec 2 Math,

Proficiency in Algebra is essential


Additional MathematicsCommon Concern 1

Will students be allowed to take H2 Maths (in JC) if they did not

take A-Math at ‘O’ Level?

• A-Math can be considered as one of the L1R5 subjects for

admission to JC.

• A-Math is an assumed knowledge for A-Level H2 Maths, JCs

require students to have A-Math at O levels to offer A-Level H2

Maths.

• Students without A-Math usually take H1 Math (easier than H2

Math) in JC.



‘O’ Level

Mathematics

‘O’ Level Mathematics

&

Additional

Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H1 Mathematics

‘A’ Level

H2 Mathematics

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

• Not a compulsory subject for computation of LIR5 (JC) / L1R4 (MI)

• Not a requisite subject to offer HI Mathematics



How would students admission to polytechnic be affected if

they did not take A-Math at ‘O’ Level?

• A-Math is NOT compulsory for all Polytechnic Courses

• Can be included as one of two Relevant Subjects for

ELR2B2 (Need only one Mathematics Subject – can be

either Elementary Mathematics or Additional Mathematics)



‘O’ Level Mathematics

OR

Additional

Mathematics

Polytechnic Courses

• Applied Sciences

• Business & Management

• Engineering

• Health Science

• Humanities

• Information & Digital

Technologies

• Media & Design

• Food Science

• Maritime Studies etc

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

• Not a compulsory subject for

all Polytechnic courses

• Not a compulsory subject for

computation of ELR2B2.



If I’m not eligible to take AM, are my pathways to my dream

courses limited?

• In JC, you NEED A-Math in order to take H2 Math Hence, work

hard if this is your goal.

• For entry to Poly courses, either Math OR A-Math is required. It is

good to have AM. If not, you can bridge the gap by working

hard in Poly.


Additional MathematicsSample Question ( Math 4048 - Algebra)

Sample Solution


Additional MathematicsSample Question ( A-Math 4047 - Algebra)

Sample Solution


Additional MathematicsSample Question ( Math 4048 - Geometry)

Sample Solution


Additional MathematicsSample Question ( A-Math 4047 - Geometry)



Sample Solution



Attributes of a successful A-Math student• Strong foundation in Algebra.

• Able to persevere when faced with challenging problems

• Disciplined and systematic

• Able to:

understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills

analyse information, formulate and solve problems, including

those in real-world contexts

solve higher order thinking problems, make inferences, reason

and communicate mathematically arguments and proofs.


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Pure ScienceMrs Sherine Ang


Opportunities

“STEM skills are the key to the future and

they are actively encouraged in tertiary

education”

PM Lee Hsien Loong


Careers of the Future

Health Services

Research for Drug

Discovery

Information Technology

Building Sustainable Future


Tertiary Education

• Fourth University to cater for increase in STEM graduates to drive

country’s smart nation move

• Pre-requisites for subjects in JC - at least a B3 in relevant Pure Science

subject or Distinction in Combined Science

• Science as a relevant subject in many courses offered in Polytechnic


Demands for Pure Science

• Greater demand in terms of content covered, difficulty of questions and

practical skills

• Requires a keen interest in Science and good foundation in EL, MA

and SCI.


Combined Science


Will + Ability → Agility

These three Sciences

interlink with each other

which makes understanding

concepts easier and can be

applied in real life

Being in a Pure Science

class is stressful but

what makes us

motivated is to find out

more as each Science

has its own charm

Triple Science has exposed

me to a lot of new knowledge.

I learnt and experienced

interesting things like Science

practicals! It is a very stressful

course but I believe that at the

end of the day, you get to

learn more about the Science

of the world we live in, which is

very fascinating! It is a good

course for those who are

passionate about Science and

curious about the world we live

in.


Will + Ability → Agility

• Is my child able and willing to handle a lot of

content at the same time?

• Is my child showing interest in learning about

Science?

• Is my child interested to work in a STEM related

career in the future?



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Principle of Accounts (POA)Mdm Sujeetha


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• For structured and problem questions, students must be competent to prepare the ledger accounts and financial statements in the specific format taught showing necessary details of dates, descriptions, workings.

• For theory questions, students must be able to explain the concepts using specific key phrases.

• Skills and attitude needed:• Students need to develop their numeracy, thinking,

inquiry, presentation and interpretation skills.

• Students must develop attitudes of accuracy, orderliness and logical thought and presentation.


Principle of Accounts (POA)

Open to new learning – specific definitions and terminologies


Sample of a ledger account format

Sale of motor vehicle account

Date DR CR BALANCE

2018 $ $ $

Jan 5 Motor vehicles 40000 40 000Dr

Accumulated depreciation of motor vehicle

y.e. 31.3.2014: ([40 000X 20%] +

y.e. 31.3.2015:[(40000 – 8000) X 20%])

14 400 25 600Dr

Other Receivable – Bernice Motors 26 800 1 200Cr

Profit and Loss – gain on sale of motor vehicle 1 200 -


Sample of an Income Statement for a Service Firm

Austin Private Limited

Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2016

Income $ $

Consultancy fees earned ( 108 000- 2 500) 105 500

Commission income 3 950

109 450

less: Expenses

Loan interest expenses (25000 X 6% x3/12) 375

Repairs and maintenance expenses 10 800

Stationery expenses ( 9 000 -150) 8 850

Salaries expense 59 000

Depreciation of office premises

(10% X 100 000)10 000

Depreciation of office equipment

(20% X [25 000 – 9000])3 200

Impairment loss on trade receivables

( 1900- 3 000= -1 100 + 3 700 = 2 600)3 700

95 925

Profit for the year 13 525


Sample of theory response (Specific)• Capital expenditure refers to the cost incurred or payments for the

(i) purchase of non current asset (NCA),

(ii) cost incurred to bring the NCA to ready to use condition e.g.

legal cost to purchase, delivery, import duties and installation cost,

COE for motor vehicle.

(iii) long-term, permanent improvements to the NCA e.g. extension

of premises ,change of engine that will extend the useful life of the

NCA by years or increase its capacity.

• Such expenditure benefits several accounting years.


Sample of theory questions

Working capital/Current ratio = sliabilitie Current

assets Current=

000 $16

400 $40 = 2.53 :1

Quick ratio = sliabilitie Current

sPrepayment -Inventory - assets Current =

000 $16

$9400 = 0.59:1

The current ratio has worsened/deteriorated from 4.16:1 in 2014 to 2.53 in 2015. However, this is above the acceptable norm of 2:1

The quick ratio has worsened/deteriorated from 1.10:1 in 2014 to 0.59:1 in 2015. The ratio for 2015 has fallen below the acceptable norm of 1:1.

This means that in the current year, the business only has $0.59 of liquid resources to meet every $1 of current liabilities indicating that the business may have difficulties meeting immediate demands for payment by creditors.

The fall in liquidity is likely due to - the increase in inventory from $20 000 in 2014 to $31 000 in 2015. A huge increase in

inventory may mean funds are tied up/ Increase in storage costs/ increase risk in inventory obsolescence.

The bank balance has worsened since cash at bank has deteriorated from a positive cash at bank balance of $3 000 in 2014 to a bank overdraft of $6 700 in 2015.



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Coursework Ms Jaime Lim

(Subject Head)


Coursework

The five assessment domains applied to the Coursework paper are:

1. Gathering and Investigation of Information2. Exploration and Development of

Ideas/Concepts 3. Aesthetic Qualities 4. Selection and Control of Materials and

Technical Processes 5. Personal Response


Paper Description Examination

Duration

Weighting Requirement

Paper 1 Coursework Not

Applicable

60 % Compulsory

Paper 2 Drawing and

Painting

3 hours 40% Compulsory

Candidates taking the GCE O Level Art Syllabus

Examinations will be required to offer :

Paper 1: Coursework and

Paper 2: Drawing and Painting.

Coursework: Art


Coursework: ArtPaper Requirement

Paper 1 (60%)

(Coursework)

• One Final Artwork(To be completed in School and not allowed to bring home)

• Eight A2 sheets of preparatory studies. (To be completed as homework and bring to school on a weekly basis.)

Paper 2(40%)

3hrs Examination

• One Final Artwork (A3 Size)(To be completed in 3 hours during ‘O’ Level examination )

• Five A3 sheets of preparatory studies. (To be completed during the 3weeks of the release of the ‘O’ themes)

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Coursework:

Design and Technology

✓Design Journal

✓Presentation Boards

✓Prototype

• The Presentation Boards and Artefact must be completed in

school under the teacher supervision.

• Submission of ALL components of coursework are

COMPULSORY.

• Weightage:

• Coursework make up 60% of overall D&T marks.

• Written exam make up the other 40%.

Components of D&T Coursework:

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Coursework:

Food and Nutrition

Components of F&N Coursework (‘O’ Level: 50 pages):

Task Analysis

✓Research (‘O’ Level: Investigative & Synthesis)

✓Decision-making

✓Planning

✓Execution

✓Evaluation

Coursework Report The Coursework report must be completed in

school under the teacher supervision.

• Submission of ALL components of coursework are COMPULSORY.

• Coursework make up 60% of overall F&N marks.

• Written exam make up the other 40%.


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Principal’s Address


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JC or Poly?

Aggregate Computations

• JC: L1R5

• MI: L1R4

• Polytechnic: ELR2B2

• ITE: ELB4, ELR1B3 or ELR2B2

Legend:

L1 = English or Higher Mother Tongue

R = Relevant subjects

EL = English Language

B = Best subjects


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Progression to JC/Poly

JC Poly

L1R5 L1R2B2

• L1: English Language/HCL

• R1: Humanities

• R2: Math/Science

• R3: Humanities/

Math/Science

• R4: Any ‘O’ Level subject

• R5: Any ‘O’ Level subject

• English Language

• 2 Relevant Subjects

• 2 Best Subjects

CCA Bonus Points

Excellent = 2 points

Good = 1 point


JC curriculum

Entry Requirement:

• To enter JC: L1R5 score must not exceed 20 points

Subjects:

• at least 3 H2, 1 H1 content subjects

• One of the four content based subjects must be

from a contrasting discipline. Eg if you are in the

science faculty you would have to select a

contrasting subject from the arts or humanities.

• In addition you would do General Paper (GP),

Mother Tongue (MTL) and Project Work (PW) at H1 level.


Sample Subjects at JC

H1 H2

Knowledge Skills

Project Work (Compulsory)

General Paper (Compulsory or KI)

Languages (Compulsory unless O

Level Higher MT is D7 or better)

Chinese

Malay

Humanities and the Arts

Art

China Studies in English

Economics

General Studies in Chinese

Geography

History


Humanities and the Arts

Art

Chinese Language and Literature

China Studies in English

Economics

English Language and Linguistics

Geography

History


Malay Language and Literature

Theatre Studies & Drama


Sample Subjects at JC

H1 H2

Mathematics and ScienceBiologyChemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Mathematics and ScienceBiologyChemistry

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Physics


Pre-requisites at JC


Possible Poly Courses

PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 CM1 CS1, CS2, CS3

• Aeronautical

Engineering

• Engineering• International

Business

• Veterinary

Bioscience• Accountancy

• Business studies

• Pharmaceutical

Science

• Health Sciences

• Biotechnology

• Bioengineering

• Accountancy

• Banking and

Finance• Business Studies

• Business

Administration

• Aerospace Engineering

• Aerospace

Technology

• Aerospace

Electronics

• Cybersecurity and

forensics

• Engineering Science

D&T:

• Engineering

• Media• Sports & Exercise

Science

• Game Design

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Aerospace

Engineering

• Engineering Science


Possible Poly Courses

CS1, CS2, CS3 CS1, CS2, CS3

FN:

• Food & Nutrition

• Applied Food

Science

• Health Sciences

• Sports & Exercise

Science

• Hotel and Hospitality Management

• Tourism

Management

Art:• Multi Media

• Animation

• Digital Game Art

and Design

• Interactive and

Digital Media

• Game Design• Architecture

• Film, sound and

video

• Media and Communication

Other courses:

• Film, sound and

video

• Media and

Communication

• Mass

Communication

• Child Psychology & Early Education

• Sports & Exercise

Science

• Health Sciences• Applied Drama and

Psychology


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An e-book by MOE which features 54 portraits of youths who have gone through diverse education and career pathways.

Students, using these stories as springboards, discuss with your parents your education and career aspirations!

Parents, take your child’s interests, abilities and passion into consideration during the discussion!

With these 54 portraits of youths who have gone through

diverse education and career pathway, you can be assured that

Singapore’s education system offers many options that cater to

your child’s needs and can help him/her to succeed in his/her

selected path.

Support your child as he/she takes THE NEXT STEP FORWARD!


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