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Heart. Passion. Will

Streaming Talk 16 Aug 2019

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Opening by Principal

● Guidelines on how to choose a suitable subject combination

2019 Streaming Exercise Briefing by YH (Lower Secondary)

● Streaming process and timeline

● Subject combination options

Subject Information by HODs

● Science (Biology,

Chemistry, Physics)

● Principles of Accounts

(POA)

● Additional Mathematics

● Coursework (Art, Design

&Technology, Food &

Nutrition)

● Humanities (Pure

Geography, Electives:

Geography/ History)

● Literature

● Parent-Teacher-Interaction


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Principal’s Opening Address


2 Express Interest Survey Results (135/157 students: 86%)Course Code Description

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

PS7 7-Subject Double Science 56 53 15PSB Triple Science with Bio (8 Subjects) 37 16 24PSL Double Science with Lit (8 Subjects) 4 9 8PSG Double Science with Pure Geog (8 Subjects) 4 15 18CSPL POA with Lit 2 5 6CSPM POA with A Maths 22 16 30CSAP Art with POA 1 2 1CSAL Art with Lit 0 1 2CSAM Art with A Maths 3 4 7CSDP D&T with POA 0 4 1CSDL D&T with Lit 3 1 1CSDM D&T with A Maths 1 2 8CSFP F&N with POA 0 1 0CSFL F&N with Lit 0 2 2CSFM F&N with A Maths 2 4 12

135 135 135

Data from Survey


2NA Interest Survey Results (67/74 students: 90.5%)

Course Code Description

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

NAP POA 32 13 5NAA Art 5 9 20NAF F&N 18 31 12NAT D&T 12 14 30

67 67 67

Data from Survey


• Know your aspiration, interests and

strengths

• Know your options

• Make a good choice

• Take charge of your learning

Learn for Life


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“Today, I think there is very strong interest in science and tech amongst our young. It is very

natural for young students to be interested and fascinated with science, but we must also be

mindful that every student and every child has different interests. There are also those who are

interested in humanities and the arts and we should have an education system that allows them to

pursue their own interest and what they are strong in.”

Minister Ong at A*Star Scholarship Award Ceremony


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“Knowing that a large number of them will be interested in science and tech, we will provide them

with the opportunities to do well in that area. But we must also be very mindful that to do well, to be

creative, to be innovative, STEM people need to appreciate humanities and humanities people must

understand technology, because it is at the intersection of disciplines that we can have

innovation and creativity.”

Minister Ong at A*Star Scholarship Award Ceremony


How Parents Can Be Involved

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• Show concern and support

• Observe child’s strengths and interests

• Listen to your child

• Explore career and education pathways with

your child

• Support your child’s aspirations

• Model lifelong learning


Resources for Parents

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- 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

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-guide/#p=1


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Streaming InformationMs Tan Ai Lin

Year Head

(Lower Secondary)


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Promotion Criteria

Sec 2 Express Pass in EL and a pass

percentage in the average of all

subjects

Sec 2 NA Grade 5 or better in EL and 2

other subjects

Or Pass in 4 subjects


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Streaming PreparationDate Staff-in-charge Activity

18 Jul YH (LS) Streaming Overview Briefing:

Streaming process and

timeline

Pre-streaming interest survey

18 Jul

1 Aug

15 Aug

HODs Briefing on Sec 3 Subjects

(over 3 FT periods)

16 Aug YH, HODs,

Principal

Streaming Talk for Parents

18 to

23 Aug

Polytechnics,

ITE

Higher Institution Booths

(set up at the canteen during

level recess)

Streaming Timeline

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ACTIVITY DATE

Issue of 2020 Sec 3 Course Options

Forms

Mon 14 Oct 2019

Students submit course options

forms

Thu 17 Oct 2019

Release of Results of Streaming

Exercise

Wed 6 Nov 2019

Deadline for Submission of Appeals Fri 8 Nov 2019

Release of Appeals Outcome Fri 15 Nov 2019



Points to Note:

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• Your child will be streamed based on MERIT.

• Advise your child to select options carefully in ORDER OF PREFERENCE based on his/ her performance.

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

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

• Eg to qualify for Pure Science/ A Maths, students should score at least 60% for the respective subjects.

• Subject combinations presented are subject to change (egschool staffing, student choices and student performance)

• Course options cater to different interests, abilities, career plans and educational pathways.


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Sec 3 Express Courses:

Pure SciencePS7 7-SUBJECT DOUBLE SCIENCE COURSE

Core Subjects English Language, Mother Tongue Language,

Mathematics,

Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Compulsory

Humanities

Subject

Choose One

I would like to offer

Humanities (Social Studies,

Geography)

Humanities (Social Studies,

History)

Humanities

(Social

Studies,

History)

Optional

8th Subject

Choose one

PSB PSL PSG

Biology Literature in

English

Geography

Remarks TRIPLE

SCIENCE

DOUBLE SCIENCE, DOUBLE

HUMANITIES


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Sec 3 Express Courses:

Combined ScienceCore Subjects English Language, Mother Tongue Language,

Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Compulsory

Humanities

Subject

Choose One


Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

Choose One

Principles of

Accounts

CSPL Literature in English

CSPM Additional Mathematics

Art CSAP Principles of Accounts

CSAL Literature in English

CSAM Additional Mathematics

Design &

Technology

CSDP Principles of Accounts

CSDL Literature in English

CSDM Additional Mathematics

Food &

Nutrition

CSFP Principles of Accounts

CSFL Literature in English

CSFM Additional Mathematics


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Sec 3 Normal Academic CoursesCore Subjects English Language, Mother Tongue Language,

Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Compulsory

Humanities

Subject

Choose One


Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)

Humanities (Social Studies, History)

Unique Subject

Choose one

NAP NAA NAF NAT

Principles

of Accounts

Art Food &

Nutrition

Design &

Technology

Optional 7th

Subject

Choose one

Yes, I would like to offer Additional

Mathematics

No, I would not like to offer Additional

Mathematics


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Subject InformationHeads of Departments (HODs) &

Subject Heads (SHs)


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Pure ScienceMrs Sherine Ang

(Head of Department)

Myths

• Support for students

• Opportunities in school

• Entry to JC

• Sec 4 counts. Drill and practice brings success.


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


Science as a Discipline


Physics

BiologyChemistry

Investigate natural phenomena and apply

patterns, models, principles, theories and

laws to explain the physical behaviour of

the universe

Study of living things and

theories to describe and

explain the world of life

study of matter, its properties, how and why substances

combine or separate to form other substances, and

how substances interact with energy



Structure of blood vessel

Fluid dynamics - pattern of

blood flow

Interaction of chemicals with the body

– Change and maintaining balance

Investigating blood pressure

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


Open to new learning – specific definitions and terminologies


Sample of a ledger account formatSale 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 FirmAustin 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.


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• For structured and problem questions, students must be competent to prepare

1. the ledger accounts and 2. financial statements

in the specific format taught showing necessary details of dates, descriptions, workings.

• Students must understand the data provided and interpreteinformation given in the ledger accounts and financial statements.

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

• Students must make business decisions and justify it based on accounting and non accounting data.


Principle of Accounts (POA)

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• 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.

• Students must be receptive and flexible to learning new terminologies and content.


Principle of Accounts (POA)


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Additional MathematicsMs Betty Tiong



Additional Mathematics

Should my child take Additional

Mathematics in Sec Three?


Does your child enjoy

Mathematics? Does he/she want to stretch himself/herself a little more?


Additional MathematicsNature of subject:

Consolidation and extension of Elementary Mathematical skills.

Enables students to acquire a suitable foundation in mathematics for further study in the subject or in mathematics-related subjects.


Additional MathematicsExpectations

Strong foundation in Algebra.

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


Additional MathematicsFormat of Assessment

Three main strands

• Algebra

• Geometry & Trigonometry

• Calculus


Additional MathematicsFormat of Assessment




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 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


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.



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.

Additional Mathematics• Math majors tend to have well-

developed skills in logical thinking and problem solving.

• They are experts at analyzing data and creating models to extract meaningful conclusions.

• They can identify patterns and use quantitative data to construct solutions.


Additional MathematicsJOBS that require Mathematics

• That's why the kind of jobs you can get with a math degree are so diverse.

• You could pursue careers in areas like insurance, banking, education, logistics, economist, actuary, financial planner, investment analyst, statistician….


Students’ Outcome

• 21 CC skills – reasoning, communicating and modelling

• Making Connections -8 Big Ideas Invariance, Functions, Notations, Diagrams, Proportionality,Measures, Models, Equivalence (2020 syllabus)

• Metacognition - self-directed learners



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Coursework Ms Jaime Lim

(Subject Head)

If your child:

- is creative

- is patient

- enjoys identifying problems and finding a solution

- loves experimenting and designing

- prefers to complete 60% of the subject before the written paper in Oct/Nov.

Who should take up Coursework?


ART


1. To nurture an informed awareness and appreciation of the visual arts

2. To enhance ability to identify and solve problems creativelyin visual and tactile forms

3. To develop competency in the use of art elements and design principles, materials and processes

4. To foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement through the practice of the visual arts

5. To cultivate an inquiring mind, a spirit of experimentation and a passion for the visual arts.

AIMS


ARTAssessment Weighting

Paper Duration Total

Paper 1

Coursework Not Applicable 60%

Paper 2

Drawing and Painting

3 hours 40%


ARTPaper Requirement

Paper 1 (60%)

(Coursework)

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

• A2 sheets of preparatory studies.

- Not more than 8 pieces (‘O’ Level)

- 5 pieces (‘N’ level)(To be completed as homework and bring to school on a weekly basis.)

• Candidates are to include explorations of

artists/artworks relevant to the chosen theme/media in their preparatory studies.

• 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 response to one of the themes.


ARTPaper Requirement

Paper 2 (40%)

3hrs Examination

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

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

• Paper to be given three weeks before the commencement of the Examination.

• Six themes will be issued and candidates are to make response to one of the themes on paper of size A3.

• Preparatory studies of five A3 sheets of paper must be submitted.


ARTFive Assessment Domains

1. Gathering and Investigation of Information

2. Exploration and Development of Ideas/Concepts

3. Aesthetic Qualities

4. Selection and Control of Materials and Technical Processes

5. Personal ResponseHeart. Passion. Will

Art

The Coursework (1 Final Artwork) must be completed in school under the teacher’s supervision.

Submission of ALL components of coursework are COMPULSORY.

Failure to submit any component may result in non-submission of work.


- Pioneer JC

- Hwa Chong JC

- Anglo Chinese JC

- National JC

Art related courses available in JC / other institutions(subject offered in 2018)


LASALLE College of the Arts- Diploma in Design Communication- Diploma in Fashion- Diploma in Animation- Diploma in Fine Arts- Diploma in Interior Design

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts- Diploma in Advertising- Diploma in Graphic Communication- Diploma in Fashion- Diploma in illustration and Animation- Diploma in Fine Arts

Art related courses available in JC / other institutions


Temasek Poly- Product & Industrial Design- Interior Architecture & Design- Communication Design- Digital Film & Television- Apparel Design & Merchandising

Republic Poly- Diploma in Game Design- Diploma in Media Production & Design

Art related courses available in the Polytechnics


Singapore Poly- Diploma in Digital Animation- Diploma in Interior Design- Diploma in Media & Communication

Nanyang Poly- Diploma in Industrial Design- Diploma in Visual Communication- Diploma in Architecture- Diploma in Spatial Design

Art related courses available in the Polytechnics


Animator

Ceramics Designer

Creative Copywriter

Fashion Designer

Graphic designer

Photographer

Museum Curator

Possible Careers


Design

& Technology


1. To engage students in designing and prototyping ideas through applying technology.

2. 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.

3. 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.

D&T syllabus


D&TAssessment Weighting

Paper Duration

Assessment Domains

TotalAKnowledge with

Understanding

BDesign

Thinking

Skills

CDesign

Manipulating

Skills

Paper 1Written

Examination

2 hrs (‘O’ level)

1½ hrs (‘N’ level)25% 10 % 5% 40%

Paper 2Design

Project

22 weeks

(‘O’ level)

20 weeks

(‘N’ level)

15% 20% 25% 60%

Overall 40% 30% 30% 100%


1. The Design Journal (real-time document that reflects the candidate’s attempt at managing his/her personal design process).

2. Mock-Up & Prototype

3. Presentation Boards

D&TRequirements for Design Project


D&T• The Design Journal consists of A3-size sheets that are securely fastened.

• The Prototype and Presentation Boards (A2-size board, single-side, 2 pieces) must be completed in school under the teacher supervision.

• Submission of ALL components of coursework are COMPULSORY.

• Failure to submit any component may result in non-submission of work.


Temasek Poly- Diploma in Electronics- Diploma in Mechatronics- Diploma in Product & Industrial Design

Republic Poly- Diploma in Engineering Design with Business - Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Diploma in Design for User Experience

D&T related courses available in the Polytechnics


Singapore Poly- Diploma in Engineering with Business- Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering- Diploma in Mechanical- Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics

Nanyang Poly- Diploma in Electronics & Computer Engineering- Diploma in Robotics & Mechatronics- Diploma in Industrial Design



Ngee Ann Poly- Diploma in Engineering - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Diploma in Automation & Mechatronics Systems- Diploma in Design



Product Designer/ DevelopmentElectrical EngineerElectronic EngineerIndustrial DesignerRobotics EngineerAutomation EngineerProject Engineer

Possible Careers


Food & Nutrition


1. To develop candidates’ understanding of the concepts of nutrition and meal planning

2. To develop candidates’ understanding of the link between diet and health

3. To introduce the principles of food science

4. To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

AIMS


F&NAssessment Weighting

Paper Duration Total

Paper 1

Written Paper2 hours (‘O’ level)

1 ½ hours (‘N’ level)40%

Paper 2Coursework

15-20 hours (‘O’ level)

10-12 hours (‘N’ level)60%


F&NAssessment Weighting - Paper 1

Section Question Type

AShort-answer type questions

B Structured type questions (‘O’ Level)

Data-response questions (‘N’ Level)

COpen-ended type questions


F&NAssessment Weighting - Paper 2

Section

Task Analysis

Research & Development

Decision Making

Planning

Execution (Practical)

Evaluation

Presentation of Coursework Folio

(Arial, font size 11, A4 paper)

‘O’ Level - 50 pages‘N’ Level – 30 pages


• The Coursework report must be completed in school under the teacher supervision.

• Submission of ALL components of coursework are COMPULSORY.

• Failure to submit any component may result in non-submission of work.

F&N


Temasek Poly- Culinary & Catering Management- Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science

Republic Poly- Diploma in Health Management and Promotion- Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Operation- Diploma in Wellness & Hospitality Business

F&N related courses available in the Polytechnics


Singapore Poly- Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness- Food Science & Technology

Nanyang Poly- Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

F&N related courses available in the Polytechnics


Nutritionist

Culinary Expert

Personal Trainer

Healthcare Aide

Food Technician

Flavourist

Possible Careers



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HumanitiesMrs Melanie Tee


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HumanitiesLearning Outcomes

Understand the interconnectedness of the world.

Appreciate the complexities of the physical and human

environment.

Develop critical thinking skills and other 21st Century

Competencies.

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Humanities• Combined Humanities [Compulsory subject at

National Examinations]

• 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]

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Humanities

• Pure Geography [Opt In for Express students]

• 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]


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National Assessment for Combined Humanities

Subject Duration of Paper Weightage

Social Studies 1 hour 45 minutes 50%

Elective Geography

OR

Elective History

1 hour 40 minutes

50%

For Junior College Admission:

Combined Humanities or one other Humanities (Pure GE or Literature) is used in

the computation of L1R5.

For Polytechnic Admission:

Combined Humanities is a pre-requisite for some courses, for instance Media

Studies, some business courses.

100


HumanitiesWhat is the message of this source?

What can you

infer from

this?

What does this

source tell you

about

ObamaCare?

Is this source

reliable?

101



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How to do well in the Humanities?

• Reading the newspapers and discussing about the topic.

• Practice thinking – infer, question, form supported opinions.

• Consistent work

• Do NOT keep memorising the textbook.

It is about understanding the concepts.


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English LiteratureMr Yip Guan Hui

(Level Head)

Secondary Two

Express

Literature in English

Subject Talk

2019


Overview

105

1. What is it like?

2. Why study Lit.?

3. What do Secondary

Three Students think of

Lit.?

4. What are the advantages

of taking Upper Sec Lit.?


1

What is Lit. like?The study of Literature


What will students

study?

Prose

(Novel –

Fahrenheit

451)

Poetry

(Unseen)

Play

(Drama –

Off Centre)

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Five Areas of

Study

Plot

What is your

favourite scene in

the text?

How does this

impact the story as a

whole?

Character

How does the writer

make this character

so memorable?

Theme

What issues does

the writer highlight

about society and

human nature?

108

Style

What is interesting

about the way the

writer has written the

text?

Setting

& Atmosphere

How does the writer

create tension and

suspense in the

passage?


Examination

Format

109


Unseen Poetry

110


111


Passage-Based and Essay Question

112


Passage-Based Question

113


2

Why study Lit.?


Close Read

115

Be sensitive to language

Be sensitive to voice


Annotations (note making)

116


Barack Obama’s Speech

117


Imagine

118

Make novel connections

Empathise with others


Connecting with another 119


Walk in the shoes of others

120


Work Readiness

121

Discuss and Defend your Voice


Prepares you for Post-Secondary Education 122


Prepares you for Work

123


3

What do the

Secondary Three

Students think of

Lit.?Hear from them


“

Literature teaches me to perceive reality better,

to view things from a different perspective.

Literature has really helped me grow as a

person.

Jerome Aw Yang – 3E5

[Double Science with Lit.]

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Brenda Lee

3E5 (2019)

I realised that I really love

reading deeper into the lines

and thinking deeper. I also

love to analyse words and think

about why certain words are

used instead of others.

What I enjoy the most about

Literature lessons is when we

have discussions amongst

ourselves … when you put out

an idea, you see the idea of

yours built on, it’s really quite a

wholesome and satisfying

feeling.

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Sarah Njauw

3E9 (2019)

I really enjoy writing

essays about abstract

themes, analysing

books, and exploring

characters.

Having discussions

with my Literature

classmates feels fun.

Sharing similar and

opposing ideas can

escalate into a pretty

interesting debate.

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“Literature helped me mature mentally. I can see

the world in different perspectives, and most of

all, Literature helps me empathise and

understand people better, to be more sensitive

to words I am saying and to be more careful

with my words too.

Literature truly helped me grow in my character.

Sarah Njauw– 3E9

[Coursework: Art & Lit.]

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4

What are the

advantages of

taking

Upper Sec Lit.?


2 Set TextsSpread out over 2 years

100%Preparation

Unseen PoetrySpread out over 2 years

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Why take Double

Humanities?

For students who are aiming for Junior

Colleges:

○ Humanities is a compulsory subject for

your L1R5 Computation.

○ By taking Literature, you will have 2

humanities subjects.

○ It means that you have 1 more

Humanities subject to fall back on.

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