Secondary Two Streaming Subject Information
Transcript of Secondary Two Streaming Subject Information
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Content Page S/N Item Page
1 Proposed 2022 Secondary 3 Subject Combinations Information
3 - 4
2 Write-Ups on Optional Subject Offerings at the Streaming Exercise
● Express Course
5 - 10
● Normal Academic Course
11 - 15
● Normal Technical Course
16 - 18
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Proposed 2022 Secondary 3 Subject Combinations
2022 EXPRESS
3E1 3E2
English English
Mother Tongue
Higher MT Criteria = MT ≥ 75%
Mother Tongue
Higher MT Criteria = MT ≥ 75%
Mathematics Mathematics
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography or
Social Studies/Literature
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography or
Social Studies/Literature
Additional Mathematics or
AM Criteria : MA ≥ 65%
Principles of Accounts
POA Criteria : MA ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Food and Nutrition or
Art
Chosen Elective Criteria : Chosen Elective ≥ 60%
(minimum 8 students for a class)
Pure Chemistry and Pure Physics or
Pure Sci Criteria = SCI ≥ 70% and MA≥ 65%
Students taking Pure Science should also take Add Maths.
Combined Science( Physics/Chemistry or Biology/Chemistry)
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2022 NORMAL ACADEMIC
3N1 3N2 / 3N3
English English
Mother Tongue
‘O’ MT Criteria = MT ≥ 70%
Mother Tongue
‘O’ MT Criteria = MT ≥ 70%
Mathematics
‘O’ MA Criteria = MA ≥ 65%
Mathematics
‘O’ MA Criteria = MA ≥ 65%
Chemistry/Physics or
Chemistry/Biology
Chemistry/Physics or
Chemistry/Biology
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography
Social Studies/History or
Social Studies/Geography
Additional Mathematics or
Principles of Accounts
AM Criteria = MA ≥ 70%
POA Criteria = MA ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Food & Nutrition or
Art
Chosen D/F/A Criteria = Chosen D/F/A ≥ 60%
2022 NORMAL TECHNICAL
English
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Computer Applications
Science or
SCI Criteria = SCI ≥ 60%
Design & Technology or
Art
(for Craft and Technology, minimum 8 students for a class)
Retail Operations or
Element of Business Studies
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Secondary 3 Express Course
Optional Subjects
Craft and Technology
ART The Art syllabus is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to give form and meaning to their ideas,
thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile forms.
The process of art making involves the use of a variety of
media and technologies and students’ demonstration of
critical and creative thinking.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Coursework (60%)
Coursework unit comprises the finished artwork and
eight A2 sheets of preparatory studies. Students are to
include explorations of artists/artworks relevant to the
chosen theme/media in their preparatory studies. This
will require students to spend 2-3 hours beyond
curriculum time on a weekly basis for coursework. The
question paper will be issued to the candidates in the
month of January and submission will be by the end of
August of the examination year.
Paper 2: 3-hour Drawing and Painting Examination (40%)
Question paper will be given three weeks before the
commencement of the O Level Examination. Six themes
will be issued and candidates are to make a response to
one of the themes on paper of size A3 or A2.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (D&T)
This Design & Technology (D&T) syllabus is designed to
engage students in designing and prototyping ideas
through applying technology. The students’ learning
leverages and builds on their experiences in design and
technology, and emphasises on understanding everyday
activities and creating possibilities to make life better.
Through the design process, students cultivate creative,
critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their
learning and to develop related dispositions and skills
using graphical means and technology. Students are
Choosing
Optional
Subjects
As with choosing any subject combination, the primary consideration for selecting optional subjects should really be interest. Without interest, the intensity of the subject can make one burn out.
You also need to look at the prerequisites of your desired polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses before you choose your optional subjects.
Different subjects differ in terms of their requirements and rigour. You need to set aside time for self-reflection - decide what you like to do, and what you can realistically do.
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expected to spend approximately 2 additional hours per week beyond the curriculum time
for independent work. Students will need to develop their tenacity for continuous refinement
of their ideas to achieve a viable solution within a given time frame.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Written Examination (40%)
Paper 2: Design Project (60%)
● Part A - The design journal requires students to document their planning, research and
exploration, formulation of briefs and specifications, ideating and developing their
design solutions with on-going evaluation of their design proposals using modelling
based on a given theme. Students are also expected to demonstrate thoughtful use of
materials and construction methods to realise the final design proposal.
● Part B – The final presentation requires students to demonstrate their graphic design
skills to communicate clearly the final design proposal.
FOOD AND NUTRITION (F&N)
The Food and Nutrition syllabus aims to develop students’ understanding of concepts of
nutrition and meal planning, the link between diet and health and principles of food science.
It also aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions
concerning food and nutrition. The syllabus requires students to think and intervene
creatively through coursework training.
Assessment:
Paper 1: 2-hour Written Examination (40%)
Paper 2: Coursework (60%)
Coursework requires a problem-solving and investigative approach, with an emphasis on
experimental work. Students are expected to spend 15 -20 hours in school to complete their
coursework. The question paper will be issued to the candidates in the month of January and
submission will be by end July of the examination year.
Humanities
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies syllabus aims to help students better understand the interconnectedness between Singapore and the world they live in, and appreciate the complexities of the human experience. The syllabus is organised along three issues where students will learn about being part of a globalised world and how they can function as citizens in a diverse society.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy their knowledge and understanding of the issues found in the syllabus. The examination paper has 2 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 45 minutes:
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• Section A (35%): Source-Based Case Study requires students to understand, analyse and evaluate a range of sources. The issue of the case study will be related to the syllabus and may or may not be covered in the syllabus content.
• Section B (15%): Structured Response Question requires students to give a reasoned argument for or make recommendation on an issue from a broader perspective.
• Students are also required to explain an issue related to the syllabus and arrive at a balanced conclusion based on reasoned consideration of evidence and arguments.
HISTORY The History elective syllabus aims to develop in the students a deeper understanding of how past events and how key political figures have shaped the present world we live in. It emphasises the development of critical thinking skills, examining past events through multiple perspectives and drawing connections to the present.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy their knowledge and understanding of History in context. The examination paper has 2 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes:
• Section A (30%): Source-Based Case Study requires students to understand, analyse and evaluate a range of sources as part of an historical inquiry.
• Section B (20%): Structured Essay Question requires students to demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation and evaluation of events or issues through the use of key historical concepts like causation, change and continuity and historical significance.
GEOGRAPHY The Geography elective syllabus emphasises the integrative study of physical and human
environments to enable students to gain a better understanding of their own space and other
parts of the world. Students need to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills to
understand and explain physical and human phenomena, and other contemporary
environmental and social issues that occur in different places and cultures.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy relevant knowledge of geographical concepts, processes, interactions, trends and fieldwork techniques. The examination paper has 3 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes:
• Section A (13%): Geographical Investigation ( GI ) - Students will be assessed through a fieldwork case study where students need to demonstrate their ability to (a) formulate aims and hypotheses/guiding questions, (b) use inquiry skills and techniques to collect data, (c) interpret and analyse data, (d) present data, and (e) evaluate data collection methods, the validity and limitations of fieldwork evidence and the conclusions reached
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• Section B and C (37%): Structured Essay Questions requires students to select, organise and apply concepts and facts learnt to construct explanations and make judgements on geographical issues.
LITERATURE The Literature elective syllabus aims to enable students to discover the joys of reading
Literature and become aware of new ways of perceiving the world around them, appreciate
the aesthetic value of language, engage personally with a variety of texts and draw
connections between self, texts and the world in order to develop intellectual, emotional,
socio-cultural, and global awareness, articulate perceptive and analytical thinking when
discussing and writing about literary texts and finally, explore how the elements of different
genres function in literary works to achieve specific effects and appreciate the importance of
the contexts in which literary texts are written and understood.
Assessment:
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate, thorough close analysis, knowledge of the literary texts studied, respond with knowledge and understanding to a variety of literary texts of different forms, demonstrate understanding of the ways in which writers’ choices of form, structure and language shape meanings, communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to what is read and express responses clearly and coherently, using textual evidence where appropriate. The examination paper has 2 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes: Section A: Set Text Prose [25%]
● Students respond to 1 task from a choice of a) 1 Passage Based Question or b) 2 Essay Questions
Section B: Unseen Poetry [25%] ● Students respond to 1 task from a choice of 2 Unseen Poems
Mathematics
ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS The Additional Mathematics syllabus prepares students adequately for A Level H2
Mathematics, where a strong foundation in algebraic manipulation skills and mathematical
reasoning skills are required. The content is organised into three strands, namely, Algebra,
Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus. For students who wish to study in the engineering-
related courses at the polytechnics, Additional Mathematics will provide a good grounding
for these courses.
Assessment:
Paper 1 - 2 hours 15 minutes (50%)
Paper 2 - 2 hours 15 minutes (50%)
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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS Accounting involves the recording and processing of business transactions, and the
communication of this information to stakeholders. Principles of Accounts is designed to
provide students with a meaningful basic introduction to financial accounting and to develop
an appreciation of the discipline of accounting. It is grounded in preparing, communicating
and using financial information, and appreciating the need for ethical conduct in the process.
This subject emphasises the understanding and application of accounting knowledge to
develop skills and values in preparation for the increasing complex world of business. While
the accounting deals with figures and numbers, it is not a mathematical subject.
Assessment: Paper 1 - 1 hour (40%) Paper 2 - 2 hours (60%)
Science
PURE SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY Chemistry is the branch of Science concerned with the study of the composition, structure,
properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems. The coverage
is approximately 30% more than the Combined Science syllabus. In addition, the assessment
places a greater weight on data handling skills and offers more problem-solving application
questions that require more elaborate and detailed answers.
Assessment:
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice Questions): 1 hour (30%) Paper 2 (Structured and Free Response): 1 hour 45 minutes (50%) Paper 3 (Practical): 1 hour 50 minutes (20%)
PURE SCIENCE - PHYSICS Physics is a branch of Science that attempts to understand matter, motion, forces and the various types of energy around us. The coverage is approximately 20% more than that of the Combined Science syllabus. In addition, the assessment places a greater weight on data handling skills and offers more problem-solving application questions that require more elaborate and detailed answers.
Assessment:
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice Questions) - 1 hour (30%)
Paper 2 (Structured and Free Response) – 1 hour 45 minutes (50%)
Paper 3 (Practical) – 1 hour 50 minutes (20%)
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COMBINED SCIENCE (PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OR CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY) The Express Combined Science syllabus consists of any two of the three Sciences - Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students can choose either to take the combination of Physics and Chemistry or Chemistry and Biology. The coverage of each Combined Science component is approximately 20% less than that of the corresponding Pure Science syllabus.
● The O-Level Combined Science - Biology syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science concerned with the study of living organisms, including their
structure, functioning, evolution, distribution and interrelationships. The subject
requires students to be able to articulate key concepts and link ideas across topics
such that they would be able to express these ideas accurately in written form.
● The O-Level Combined Science - Chemistry syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science concerned with the study of the composition, structure,
properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems.
● The O-Level Combined Science - Physics syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science that attempts to understand matter, motion, forces and the
various types of energy around us. The subject involves the extensive use of formulae
and mathematical calculations.
Assessment: Students will need to take Paper 1, Paper 3, Paper 5 and one of Papers 2 and 4.
Paper Type of Paper Duration Weighting
1 Multiple Choice (2 Sciences) 1 hr 20 %
2 Structured (Physics) 1 hr 15 min 32.5 %
3 Structured (Chemistry) 1 hr 15 min 32.5 %
4 Structured (Biology) 1 hr 15 min 32.5 %
5 Practical (2 Sciences) 1 hr 30 min 15 %
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Craft and Technology
ART The Art syllabus is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to give form and meaning to their ideas,
thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile forms. The
process of art making involves the use of a variety of media
and technologies and students’ demonstration of critical and
creative thinking.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Coursework (60%)
One Coursework unit comprises the finished artwork and five
A2 sheets of preparatory studies. Students are to include
explorations of artists/artworks relevant to the chosen
theme/media in their preparatory studies. This will require
students to spend 2-3 hours beyond curriculum time on a
weekly basis for coursework. The question paper will be
issued to the candidates in the month of January of the
examination year. Six themes will be issued and candidates
are to make responses to one of the themes. Submission will
be by the end of July of the examination year.
Paper 2: 3-hour Drawing and Painting Examination (40%)
The Question paper will be given three weeks before the
commencement of the Normal Academic Level Examination.
Six themes will be issued and candidates are to make
response to one of the themes on paper of size A3 or A2.
Submission of the finalised work and five sheets of
preparatory studies will be at the end of the 3 hour
examination.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (D&T) This Design & Technology (D&T) syllabus is designed to
engage students in designing and prototyping ideas through
applying technology. The students’ learning leverages and
builds on their experiences in design and technology, and
emphasises on understanding everyday activities and
Choosing
Optional
Subjects
As with choosing any subject combination, the primary consideration for selecting optional subjects should really be interest. Without interest, the intensity of the subject can make one burn out.
You should look at the prerequisites of your desired polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses before you choose your optional subjects.
Different subjects differ in terms of their requirements and rigour. You need to set aside time for self-reflection - decide what you like to do, and what you can realistically do.
Secondary 3 Normal Academic
Optional Subjects
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creating possibilities to make life better. Through the design process, students cultivate
creative, critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their learning and to develop related
dispositions and skills using graphical means and technology. Students are expected to spend
approximately 2 additional hours per week beyond the curriculum time for independent
work. Students will need to develop their tenacity for continuous refinement of their ideas to
achieve a viable solution within a given time frame.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Written Examination (40%)
Paper 2: Design Project (60%)
● Part A - The design journal requires students to document their planning, research and
exploration, formulation of briefs and specifications, ideating and developing their
design solutions with on-going evaluation of their design proposals using modelling
based on a given theme. Students are also expected to demonstrate thoughtful use of
materials and construction methods to realise the final design proposal.
● Part B – The final presentation requires students to demonstrate their graphic design
skills to communicate clearly the final design proposal.
FOOD AND NUTRITION (F&N) The Food and Nutrition syllabus aims to develop students’ understanding of concepts of
nutrition and meal planning, the link between diet and health and principles of food science.
It also aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions
concerning food and nutrition. The syllabus requires students to think and intervene
creatively through coursework training.
Assessment:
Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes Written Examination (40%)
Paper 2: Coursework (60%)
Food & Nutrition coursework is a study which will require the candidates to apply their
knowledge and understanding in relation to the subject content. Students are expected to
spend 10 - 12 hours in school to complete their coursework. The question paper will be issued
to the candidates in the month of January and submission will be by early July of the
examination year.
Humanities
SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies syllabus aims to help students better understand the interconnectedness between Singapore and the world they live in, and appreciate the complexities of the human experience. The syllabus is organised along three issues where students will learn about being part of a globalised world and how they can function as citizens in a diverse society.
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Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy their knowledge and understanding of the issues found in the syllabus. The examination paper has 2 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 45 minutes:
• Section A (35%): Source-Based Case Study requires students to understand, analyse and evaluate a range of sources. The issue of the case study will be related to the syllabus and may or may not be covered in the syllabus content.
• Section B (15%): Structured Response Question requires students to give a reasoned argument for or make recommendation on an issue from a broader perspective. Students are also required to explain an issue related to the syllabus.
HISTORY The History elective syllabus aims to develop in our students a deeper understanding of how
past events and how key political figures have shaped the present world we live in. It
emphasises the development of critical thinking skills, examining past events through multiple
perspectives and drawing connections to the present.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy their knowledge and understanding of History in context. The examination paper has 2 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes:
• Section A (30%): Source-Based Case Study requires students to understand, analyse and evaluate a range of sources as part of an historical inquiry.
• Section B (20%): Structured Essay Question requires students to demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation of events or issues through the use of key historical concepts like causation, change and continuity and historical significance.
GEOGRAPHY The Geography elective syllabus emphasises the integrative study of physical and human
environments to enable students to gain a better understanding of their own space and other
parts of the world. Students need to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills to
understand and explain physical and human phenomena, and other contemporary
environmental and social issues that occur in different places and cultures.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to deploy relevant knowledge of geographical concepts, processes, interactions, trends and fieldwork techniques. The examination paper has 3 sections which are to be completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes:
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• Section A (13%): Geographical Investigation ( GI ) - Students will be assessed through a fieldwork case study where students need to demonstrate their ability to (a) formulate aims and hypotheses/guiding questions, (b) use inquiry skills and techniques to collect data, (c) interpret and analyse data, (d) present data, and (e) evaluate data collection methods and the validity and limitations of fieldwork evidence and of the conclusions reached
• Section B and C (37%): Structured Essay Questions requires students to select, organise and apply concepts and facts learnt to construct explanations and make judgements on geographical issues.
Mathematics
NORMAL ACADEMIC LEVEL (N-Level) ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS For students who are mathematically inclined, they may choose to take up the more
demanding Additional Mathematics as an elective at NA level. They will sit for the subject at
the GCE N Level Examination at Secondary 4. The syllabus intends to prepare students
adequately for the O Level Additional Mathematics. The content is organised into three
strands, namely, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus. Besides conceptual
understanding and skill proficiency expected in the content strand, the development of
process skills, namely, reasoning, communication and connections, thinking skills and
heuristics, and applications and modelling are also emphasised.
Assessment: Paper 1 - 1 hour 45min (50%) Paper 2 - 1 hour 45min (50%)
ORDINARY LEVEL (O-Level) MATHEMATICS For students who are mathematically inclined, they may choose to take up the more
demanding O Level Mathematics in place of NA Mathematics. They will sit for the subject at
the GCE O Level Examination at Secondary 4. The syllabus is intended to provide students
with the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills. The content is organised into three
strands namely, Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and
Probability.
Assessment:
Paper 1 - 2 hours 15 minutes (50%)
Paper 2 - 2 hours 15 minutes (50%)
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS Accounting involves the recording and processing of business transactions, and the
communication of this information to stakeholders. The Principles of Accounts is designed to
provide students with a meaningful basic introduction to financial accounting and to develop
an appreciation of the discipline of accounting. It is grounded in preparing, communicating
and using financial information, and appreciating the need for ethical conduct. This subject
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emphasises the understanding and application of accounting knowledge to develop skills and
values in preparation for the increasing complex world of business.
Assessment: Paper 1 - 1 hour (40%) Paper 2 - 2 hours (60%)
Science
COMBINED SCIENCE (PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OR CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY) The Normal Academic Combined Science syllabus consists of any two of the three Sciences -
Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students can choose either to take the combination of
Physics and Chemistry or Chemistry and Biology:
● The N-Level Combined Science - Biology syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science concerned with the study of living organisms, including their
structure, functioning, evolution, distribution and interrelationships. The subject
requires students to be able to articulate key concepts and link ideas across topics
such that they would be able to express these ideas accurately in written form.
● The N-Level Combined Science - Chemistry syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science concerned with the study of the composition, structure,
properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems.
● The N-Level Combined Science - Physics syllabus provides students with an
understanding of Science that attempts to understand matter, motion, forces and the
various types of energy around us. It focuses on investigating natural phenomena and
then applying patterns, models, principles, theories and laws to explain the physical
behaviour of the universe. The subject involves the extensive use of formulae and
mathematical calculations.
Assessment:
Students will need to take Paper 1 and Paper 2 for each branch of Science. Students will sit
for 2 sets of Paper 1 and 2.
Paper Type of Paper Duration Weighting
1 Multiple choice (Physics) 1 hr 15 min
20 %
2 Structured (Physics) 30 %
1 Multiple choice (Chemistry) 1 hr 15 min
20 %
2 Structured (Chemistry) 30 %
1 Multiple choice (Biology) 1 hr 15 min
20 %
2 Structured (Biology) 30 %
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ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS SKILLS
The Elements of Business Skills syllabus seeks to instill the
basic understanding of business activities in the travel and
tourism, hospitality and retail industries. It also aims to build
understanding of basic marketing concepts and customer
relations skills and analytical and evaluative skills for
employment in the travel and tourism, hospitality and retail
industries. Students are also trained to acquire relationship
management and responsible decision-making skills.
Assessment
Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes Written Paper (60%)
Students will be required to apply their knowledge and understanding of concepts, techniques and skills of marketing and customer relations in business to a variety of scenarios. There will be 4 to 5 short-response and structured questions with helping words.
Paper 2: Coursework (40%)
Students will need to conduct research on a business in one of the three service industries, namely travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries, in the Singapore context, and make recommendations on how the business can improve its marketing mix or customer service. Coursework which is done during curriculum time, is expected to be completed by May of the examination year.
RETAIL OPERATIONS The Retail Operations is an elective subject which introduces
students to the retail business environment. Students will
learn about the retail industry, through theory lessons and
practical training. They will then apply what they have learnt
to enhance customer service, problem-solving and
communication between themselves and the customers.
Students can pursue post-secondary education in retailing
and/or a possible career in the service industry.
Secondary 3 Normal Technical
Optional Subjects
Choosing
Optional
Subjects
As with choosing any subject combination, the primary consideration for selecting subjects should really be interest. Without interest, the intensity of the subject can make one burn out.
You need to look at the prerequisites of your desired Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses before you choose your optional subjects.
Different subjects differ in terms of their requirements and rigour. You need to set aside time for self-reflection - decide what you like to do, and what you can realistically do.
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Assessment:
Paper 1: Written Exam (30%)
Paper 2: Practical Exam – Handling Retail Operations (35%)
Paper 3: Practical Exam –Selling and Interacting with Customers (35%)
NORMAL TECHNICAL SCIENCE The Normal Technical Science syllabus is designed to help students acquire knowledge with
understanding for the application in their daily lives; develop critical 21st century
competencies and to enable students to be suitably prepared for post-secondary courses. The
content is an extension of what students have learnt in the Lower Secondary Science course
but with a stronger emphasis on process skills. This includes handling and applying data
information.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions (40%)
Paper 2: Short-answer or Structured Questions (60%)
ART The Art syllabus allows students to apply what they have learnt from their own experiences
through the use of visual language. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate their
knowledge to create solutions to authentic tasks in art and design. They will gain visual
literacy skills and develop an understanding of how these can be applied in real life.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Art Task (40%) A context of the Art task or a visual stimulus will be offered to the students 5 weeks before the commencement of the N(T) Level examination. Within the task, 3 product outcomes will be offered. The students will then select one product to respond in relation to the task and visual stimulus given. Students will then submit their preparatory studies and the final artwork at the end of the 3-hour examination. Paper 2: Portfolio (60%)
For Paper 2 the students are to produce a collection of 2 final artworks, 1 Fine Art submission
and 1 Design submission based on their own theme. Students will have approximately 18
weeks to work on this paper. Students are expected to spend 2-3 hours beyond curriculum
time on a weekly basis to complete this portfolio.
Each art work must be accompanied with a digital journal of not more than 5 screens which
consists of images, sketches, paintings or short video recordings. Submission of the portfolio
will be in the month of May of the examination year.
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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (D&T) This Design & Technology (D&T) syllabus is designed to engage students in designing and
prototyping ideas through applying technology. The students’ learning leverages and builds
on their experiences in design and technology, and emphasises on understanding everyday
activities and creating possibilities to make life better. Through the design process, students
cultivate creative, critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their learning and to
develop related dispositions and skills using graphical means and technology. Students are
expected to spend approximately 2 additional hours per week beyond the curriculum time
for independent work. Students will need to develop their tenacity for continuous refinement
of their ideas to achieve a viable solution within a given time frame.
Assessment:
Paper 1: Written Examination (30%)
Paper 2: Design Project (70%)
• Part A - The design journal requires students to document their planning, research and
exploration, formulation of briefs and specifications, ideating and developing their
design solutions with on-going evaluation of their design proposals using modelling
based on a given theme. Students are also expected to demonstrate thoughtful use of
materials and construction methods to realise the final design proposal.
• Part B – The final presentation requires students to demonstrate their graphic design
skills to communicate clearly the final design proposal.