Subject Combination – Sec 3 (2019)

SCIENCE Chen Poh Keong – HOD/Science

Criteria To offer 2 Pure Science subjects min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 Science (Overall) + min. B4 (60%) in both Paper 1 (Physics) and Paper 2 (Chemistry) at Sec 2 EOY Exam Additional requirement to offer Pure Biology or Science (Biology): min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 English (Overall)

Entry Requirements for Post-Secondary Education Pure Science is NOT a prerequisite for any Science related courses at Polytechnics. Pure Science is preferred if intending to take ‘A’ level Pure Science at H2 level. Only Pure Chemistry is required for Medicine and Dentistry in local university.

Pure Science vs Combined Science Content Chemistry: 11 topics Sci(Chemistry): 10 topics Physics: 22 topics Sci(Physics): 19 topics Biology: 16 topics Sci(Biology): 13 topics (More in-depth knowledge) Lesson 5 periods for each pure 3 periods for each Periods science component of combined science. e.g. Pure Physics = 5 periods e.g. Pure Chemistry = 5 periods e.g. Sci(Phy/Chem) = 3+3 = 6 periods

Pure Science vs Combined Science Exam For each pure science For each combined science subject Paper 1: (1h) MCQ Paper 2: (1h 45min) Structured & Essay Paper 3: (1h 50min) Practical Paper 2: (1h 15min) – Sci (Phy) Paper 3: (1h 15min) – Sci (Chem) Paper 4: (1h 15 min) – Sci (Bio) Paper 5: (1h 30min) Practical Assessment objective 45% Knowledge with understanding 50% Knowledge with 55% Handling 50% Handling information and information and problem problem solving solving

HUMANITIES Mrs Elsa Khoo – HOD Humanities

History Min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 History Criteria Min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 History Suitability Good at making an argument using evidence and analyzing conflicting points of view. Enjoys reading. Strong in English language. Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education Humanities is a prerequisite for any business related Polytechnic courses or ‘A’ Level courses.

Geography Min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 Geography Criteria Min. B4 (60%) in Sec 2 Geography Suitability Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnection between people and the environment. Enjoy field work. Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education Humanities is a prerequisite for any business related Polytechnic courses or ‘A’ Level courses.

Careers - Humanities Lawyer Business Management positions HR positions Urban Town Planner Journalist Teacher

Why do Pure Humanities? Pure History / Pure Geography is a FULL subject Can be considered as one of the R2/B2 subjects In-depth analysis into the areas of interest(s) Small class size – greater attention given to each student

Pure vs Combined Humanities Content History: 4 themes Social Studies: 5 themes + Elective History: 2 themes Geography: 6 topics Elective Geography: 4 topics

Pure vs Combined Humanities Pure Geography Combined Lesson 5 periods for each 3 periods for each Periods pure humanities component of combined humanities e.g. Pure History = 5 periods e.g. Pure Geography = 5 periods e.g. Combined Humanities(SS/EG) = 3+3 = 6 periods

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS Mr Darius Tan – Level Head/Math

Additional Mathematics Topics Further Algebra Further Geometry Calculus- Differentiation & Integration Principles of Accounts Topics Roles of Accounting Accounting Information System Financial Statements (and Analysis) Business Entities

Additional Mathematics Criteria Min. B3 (65%) in Sec 2E Min. Grade 2 (70%) in Sec 2NA AND at least 70% in the Algebra components in EOY Exam. Suitability Comfortable with abstract thinking Enjoy solving long, complex Math problems Strong in E Math (especially Algebra) Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education Polytechnic course Not a prerequisite, but an added advantage for engineering courses. JC ‘A Level’ Not a prerequisite; esp H1 Math Preferred if intending to take H2 Math.

Principles of Accounts Criteria Min. C5 (55%) in Sec 2E for Math Min. Grade 5 (50%) in Sec 2NA for Math Final allocation based on merit of overall percentage of ALL subjects Suitability Systematic and analytical thinking skills Good language and mathematical ability Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education Not a prerequisite for any Polytechnic course or ‘A’ Level course, but an added advantage for business and accounting courses.

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