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Assessment Guidelines 2020

In line with the changes to assessment in schools announced by the Ministry of Education in September 2018 to let students discover the joy of learning and look beyond examinations and grades, there will be only one assessment per subject per term that counts towards the year-end score. Teachers will continue using different forms of assessments like quizzes, worksheets, class work and homework to gauge their pupils' learning but these will not be taken into account. There will be no mid-year examination at Secondary 1 and 3. Please note that Sec 1 D&T and Art are conducted only in Semester 1 and these subjects will conduct its end-of-course examination at the end of Semester 1 during the conduct of mid-year examinations. Assessment Feedback and Reports All students will be provided feedback on their work. Results are reported through the

Progress Reports (at the start of Term 2 for learning progress in Term 1 Continual Assessment

(CA), and start of Term 4 for Term 3 CA) and semestral reports (mid-year and end-of-year).

From 2019, these reports will not show a student's position in relation to class or cohort, to

allow each student to focus on his or her learning progress. Failing marks will also not be

highlighted, and other academic indicators like students' L1R5 (English plus five relevant

subjects) or L1R4 score will not be reflected for the lower secondary levels.

Absence from Tests and Examinations A student who is absent for a paper due to illness must produce a medical certificate from a certified medical practitioner registered with the Singapore Medical Council to cover his/her absence. For students with a valid reason for their absence, ‘VR’ (valid reason) would be reflected for the CA/SA and a proration of the marks will be reflected in the semestral reports. A student without a medical certificate will be given zero mark for the paper that he/she missed. Letters from parents will not be accepted. Any student who is absent for any test/examination will not be able to sit for that particular paper and the paper will be given as a practice paper. There is no retest or make-up test and this is consistent with that of the conduct of the national examinations where there is no re-take of examination paper missed.

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The table below provides details on how absence will affect the student: With Medical Certificate (MC) Without Medical Certificate (MC) All affected component(s) will be reflected as “VR” – Valid Reason in the Report Book

“0”- zero mark will be reflected in the Report Book.

Computation of subject total will NOT take into consideration the component(s) with “VR”

Computation of subject total will include the component(s) with zero (0) mark.

The school practice to award zero mark for absence from assessment is to maintain the authenticity of the test/examination papers and ensure there is fairness for all students who sat for the papers.

We seek parents’/guardian’s cooperation NOT to send your child/ward to school for tests/examinations if he/she is unwell. Do take your child/ward to the doctor when he/she is unwell and get a medical certificate so that the school can process the results accordingly.

Promotion Criteria

For promotion to the next level, please refer to the promotion criteria found on Page 38 of the Student Handbook. The promotion to the next level of study of a student absent from any sitting of a test/examination with both valid reason or MC will be subjected to the discretion of a panel made up of the School Management Committee comprising the School Leaders and Key Personnel, the class FTs and subject teachers of the level. The panel will exercise their professional judgement in the absence of a comparative set of results with a student’s peers, and take into consideration the whole development of the student in and beyond the classroom throughout the year in the decision making process. In addition, for students whose marks are prorated, their eligibility for subject prizes will be determined by the panel. Academic Conduct, Integrity and Responsibility

All students are responsible for upholding the highest standards of academic conduct and integrity in all academic undertakings. Any act of academic dishonesty will be subjected to disciplinary action. Support from Parents/Guardians The school values parents’/guardian’s support in monitoring your child/ward’s learning and progress at home. The assessment plans for Semester 1 (CA components and schedule) is appended for your reference. We hope the assessment schedule will provide a platform for parents/guardian and teachers to work together to engage our students to achieve to the best of their abilities.

[Note: There may be changes in the assessment plan and schedule as the year progresses. The Subject Teachers will keep your child/ward updated of any changes in the assessment plan.]

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Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2E) 2020 1

Beatty Secondary School

Consolidated Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2E) 2020

Guidelines for Assessments 2020 [Sec 2E ]

Table 1: Weightings for Continual Assessment and Semestral Assessment (Sec 2)

Term 1 CA Term 2 CA Mid-Year Exam Term 3 CA End-of-Year Exam

10 % 10 % 25 % 10 % 45%

Table 2: Schedule for Assessments for Secondary Two Express (Term 1 CA and Term 2 CA)

Table 2a: Term 1 CA

Week Duration Subject Total Marks Topic / Component

Week 1 – 4

4 weeks FCE 80 marks Consumer Education assignment (Chapter 5 to 8)

Week 6 30 min Literature in English

25 marks Guided Essay

Week 6 30 min History 10 marks Chapter 5: SBQ Inference and Comparison

Week 7 45 min Express Math 30 marks Chapter 1: Proportion Chapter 2: Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions

Week 7 30 min Geography 20 marks Section A: Map work (5 marks) Section B: Structured Questions on ‘Transport’ (15 marks)

Week 8 - English Language 100 marks Media and Communication Programme

Week 8 45 min Science 40 marks Chapter A6: Model of Cells – The Basic Units of Life Chapter B10: Transport System in Living Things Chapter B11: Human Digestive System

Week 9 1 hour Chinese Language 50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

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Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2E) 2020 2

Week 9 1 hour Higher Chinese Language

50 marks Paper 2

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Week 9 1 hour Tamil Language 50 marks Paper 2

Vocabulary

Grammar Components

Paraphrase sentences

Cloze Passage

Week 9 1 hour Higher Tamil Language

50 marks Paper 2

Vocabulary

Grammar Components

Editing

Cloze Passage (without helping words)

Week 9 1 hour Malay Language 50 marks Paper 2

Prefixes and suffixes

Idioms

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Table 2b: Term 2 CA

Week Duration Subject Total Marks

Topic / Component

Week 1 – 2

5 min per group

History 25 marks Chapter 6: Poster Design + Speech (Planning from Term 1 Week 9, Submissions on Week 1 / 2)

Week 2

- Geography 30 marks Geographical Investigation: ‘Transport’ (group and individual components) GI will be conducted in Term 1. Submission of report – T2 W2.

Week 3 50 min English Language 30 marks Reflective Essay

Week 4 50 min Express Math 30 marks Chapter 3: Simple Algebraic Fractions Chapter 4: Quadratic Functions and Equations

Week 4 1 hour Chinese Language

50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

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Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2E) 2020 3

Comprehension

Week 4 1 hour Higher Chinese Language

50 marks Paper 2

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

Grammar Components

Comprehension

Week 4 1 hour Tamil Language 50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

MCQ Comprehension

Synonyms

Week 4 1 hour Higher Tamil Language

50 marks Paper 2

MCQ Comprehension

Open Ended Comprehension

Summary

Week 4 1 hour Malay Language 50 marks Paper 2

Prefixes and suffixes

Idioms

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Week 5 20 min Literature in English

45 marks Book Trailer and Reflection

Week 5 50 min Science 45 marks Chapter B12: Human Sexual Reproductive System Chapter A3: Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition Chapter B18: Chemical Changes

Week 5 40 min FCE 50 marks Test: Chapter 1, 3 & 4

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Assessment Plans For Semester 1 CA (Sec 2NA) 2020

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Beatty Secondary School

Consolidated Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2NA) 2020

Guidelines for Assessments 2020 [Sec 2NA ]

Table 1: Weightings for Continual Assessment and Semestral Assessment (Sec 2)

Term 1 CA Term 2 CA Mid-Year Exam Term 3 CA End-of-Year Exam

10 % 10 % 25 % 10 % 45%

Table 2: Schedule for Assessments for Secondary Two Normal Academic

(Term 1 CA and Term 2 CA )

Table 2a: Term 1 CA

Week Duration Subject Total Marks Topic / Component

Week 1 – 4

4 weeks FCE 80 marks Consumer Education assignment (Chapter 5 to 8)

Week 6 45 min Literature in English

25 marks Guided Essay – Paper Menagerie

Week 7 30 min Geography 20 marks Section A: Map work (5 marks) Section B: Structured Questions on ‘Transport’ (15 marks)

Week 8 30 min History 10 marks Chapter 5: SBQ Inference and Comparison

Week 8 - English Language

100 marks Media and Communication Programme

Week 8 45 min Science 40 marks Chapter A6: Model of Cells – The Basic Units of Life Chapter B10: Transport System in Living Things Chapter B11: Human Digestive System

Week 9 45 min NA Math 30 marks Chapter 1: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Chapter 2: Coordinates and Linear Function Chapter 3: Proportion

Week 9 1 hour Chinese Language

50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Week 9 1 hour Tamil Language

50 marks Paper 2

Vocabulary

Grammar Components

Paraphrase sentences

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Assessment Plans For Semester 1 CA (Sec 2NA) 2020

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Cloze Passage

Week 9 1 hour Malay Language

50 marks Paper 2

Prefixes and suffixes

Idioms

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Table 2b: Term 2 CA

Week

Duration Subject Total Marks Topic / Component

Week 1 – 2

5 min per group

History 25 marks Chapter 6: Poster Design + Speech (Planning from Term 1 s 9, Submissions on Week 1 / 2)

Week 2 - Geography 30 marks Geographical Investigation: Transport (group and individual components) GI will be conducted in Term 1. Submission of reports – T2W2

Week 4 50 min English Language

30 marks Personal Recount + Reflective essay

Week 4 45 min NA Math 30 marks Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables Chapter 5: Quadrilaterals and Polygons Chapter 6.1: Congruence

Week 4 1 hour Chinese Language

50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

Vocabulary

Sentence Construction

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Week 4 1 hour Tamil Language

50 marks Paper 2

Idioms

MCQ Comprehension

Synonyms

Week 4 1 hour Malay Language

50 marks Paper 2

Prefixes and suffixes

Idioms

Cloze Passage

Comprehension

Week 5 50 min Science 45 marks Chapter B12: Human Sexual Reproductive System Chapter A3: Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition Chapter B18: Chemical Changes

Week 5 40 min FCE 40 marks Test: Chapter 1,3 & 4

Week 6 - Literature in English

25 marks Alternative Assessment – Letter writing (Paper Menagerie)

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Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA(Sec 2NT) 2020 1

Beatty Secondary School

Consolidated Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA (Sec 2NT) 2020

Guidelines for Assessments 2020 [Sec 2NT ]

Table 1: Weightings for Continual Assessment and Semestral Assessment (Sec 2)

Term 1 CA Term 2 CA Mid-Year Exam Term 3 CA End-of-Year Exam

10 % 10 % 25 % 10 % 45%

Table 2: Schedule for Assessments for Secondary Two Normal Technical

(Term 1 CA and Term 2 CA )

Table 2a: Term 1 CA

Week Duration Subject Total Marks Topic / Component

Week 1 – 4

4 weeks FCE 80 marks Consumer Education assignment (Chapter 5 to 8)

Week 8 - English Language 30 marks Guided Writing – Personal Recount

Week 8 30 min NT Math 20 marks Chapter 1: Triangles and Quadrilaterals Chp2: Congruency and Similarity

Week 8 30 min Computer Applications

20 marks Practical test: Animation and Game Making (AGM)

Week 8 50 min Science 45 marks Chapter 11: Human Reproduction Chapter 12: Taking Good Care of my Body

Week 9 50 min Basic Chinese Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

Comprehension (MCQ)

Cloze Passage

Simple SMS- Writing

Week 9 50 min Basic Tamil Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

Comprehension (MCQ)

Cloze Passage

Simple SMS- Writing

Week 9 50 min Basic Malay Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

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Assessment Plans for Semester 1 CA(Sec 2NT) 2020 2

Prefixes and Suffixes

Comprehension (MCQ & Open-ended)

Table 2b: Term 2 CA

Week Duration Subject Total Marks Topic / Component

Week 1, 3 and 4

3 weeks Computer Applications

40 marks (contributing to 35% of SA2)

Coursework on coding – To complete an Animation using Scratch program within 3 weeks

Week 4 - English Language 30 marks Show and Tell

Week 4 1 hour Basic Chinese Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

Comprehension (MCQ)

Cloze Passage

SMS- Writing

Week 4 1 hour Basic Tamil Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

Comprehension (MCQ)

Cloze Passage

SMS- Writing

Week 4 1 hour Basic Malay Language

30 marks Paper 1

Vocabulary

Prefixes and Suffixes

Comprehension (MCQ & Open-ended)

Week 5 30 min NT Math 20 marks Chapter 3: Algebraic Manipulation, Chp 4: Linear Equations, Chapter 5: Rate and Proportion

Week 5 50 min Science 45 marks Chapter 5: Properties of matter Chapter 6: Water, solutions and suspensions

Week 5 40 min Computer Applications

30 marks Theory test: Computer Fundamentals (CPF), Document Processing (DOP), Animation and Game Making (AGM)

Week 5 40 min

FCE 40 marks Test: Chapter 1, 3 & 4