29 June 2007

IntroductionIntroduction Subjects for Sec 3 NTSubjects for Sec 3 NT Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

Compulsory subjects EnglishBasic MTL MathsCPA Optional subjects Science D & T Art & Design EBS

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY For Secondary 3 Normal (Technical) Students (2008)

OBJECTIVES OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Foster positive values and attitudes for enterprise, creativity and innovation; Harness curiosity and ability to create through design-and-make activities; Exercise judgements of an aesthetic, technical and economic nature; Develop awareness of design in areas of social, culture and environment; and Acquire knowledge and skills beyond textbooks through the contexts of design-and- make activities.

OVERVIEW OF TOPICS The subject content is organised into 3 sections. DESIGN Project Management, Research, Need Definition, Idea Generation, Realisation Plan, Evaluation, Design & Technology in Society, Design Communication, Ergonomics & Anthropometry TECHNOLOGICAL AREAS Basic Electricity & Electronics, Simple Mechanisms MATERIALS AND PRACTICAL PROCESSES Resistant Materials, Smart Materials, Marking Out, Shaping, Joining & Assembly, Finishing

ASSESSMENT GCE ‘N’ (T) Level Exams Format Paper No.Description‘N’ Level Paper 1 Written Paper Weighting30% Total Marks50 Duration1 hr Part A40% of total marks Answer 5 questions mainly based on ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS and SIMPLE MECHANISMS Part B60% of total marks Answer 2 out 3 questions mainly based on DESIGN, ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS and SIMPLE MECHANISMS Paper 2 Coursework Weighting70% Part ADesign Journal 30/140 marks (21%) Part BFinal Presentation (Presentation Boards & Artefact) 110/140 marks (79%)

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES KNOWLEDGE WITH UNDERSTANDING - demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate knowledge in materials, processes and technological areas DESIGN PROBLEM SOLVING - plan and manage a design project; produce design solution; research; generate and develop ideas; testing and evaluation; apply appropriate communication methods REALISATION - organise work procedures and realise a design solution in appropriate materials using suitable techniques

SUBJECT RELEVANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Serves as foundation for most Engineering Courses in ITEs and later on in Polytechnics

REQUIREMENT FROM CANDIDATES Have an inquisitive mind Independent and hardworking Loves hands-on activities Positive attitude Have passion for the subject

Assessment: GCE ‘NT’ Levels Exam Format Paper 1 (60%) - Portfolio(Coursework) Folio Collection comprising best three art and/or design works from at least two different media done during lessons. A brief of not more than 50 words must be submitted for each work selected for the folio submission. Paper 2 (40%) – 3 hour Art Task Examination with booklet Task question and answer booklet to be given ten weeks in advance. Six questions will be issued to candidates who are to make a response to one of the questions. The answer booklet with documentation of the processes and exploration must be submitted with the final solution on Exam Day.

Who will do well for this subject? Students who choose art must be : Independent and focused during art lessons as exam topics are varied. committed to regular and consistent work during lessons, holidays and after school. passionate enough about art to eat, breathe and think of the issue/topic/task taken up for Art expression.

Students must think very carefully about their choice. If your child believes he/she has what it takes to take up art as a passion in life, he/she will be well rewarded……..

ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS SKILLS

Introduction Elements of Business Skills (EBS) Elective subject Offered – at upper secondary level in Normal (Technical) course First year of implementation – 2008 at Sec 3 level

EBS Syllabus Framework Travel & Tourism Business Activities in the Services Sector Marketing Products and Services Providing Customer Care Hospitality Retail

Syllabus Aims acquire knowledge of the business environment and selected aspects of the retail, travel and tourism, and hospitality industries develop basic employability and enterprise skills for working in the service-related industries focusing on marketing of products and services and customer relations

Syllabus Aims acquire personal effectiveness in service-related skills including communication, problem-solving, presenting evidence, and making judgements develop social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision making

Syllabus Content Understanding Business Activities Purpose and types of business activities Businesses in the services sector Career opportunities in the retail, travel and tourism, and hospitality industries Resources for business activities Competition

Syllabus Content Understanding Services Industries Retail stores, presentation of merchandise, retail practices Types of tours, travel information, MICE Accommodation, food and beverage services

Syllabus Content Marketing Products and Services Aspects of Marketing: product, price, place and promotion Marketing plan, survey and promotion techniques

Syllabus Content Customer Relations Types of customers and their expectations Selling techniques and sales recovery Communicating with the customers and handling difficult customers

Pedagogical Approaches Emphasise on experiential learning and hands-on approaches: Visuals and real-life demonstrations Assignments for discovery learning Learning journeys Group work and role-play Use of IT skills

Scheme of Assessment PaperDetailsDurationWeighting Paper 1 (Written Paper) Section A: Short- response questions Section B: Structured questions 1½ hours60%

Scheme of Assessment PaperDetailsDurationWeighting Paper 2 (Course- work) 2 Tasks (A and B) with 2 activities each. Each activity will necessitate preparatory work and its final completion 20 hours (supervised work) 40%

Planning and Managing EBS Suggested curriculum time 6 periods per week 2 periods computer lab-based lessons Resources EBS Text-cum-activity book Six main activities: Literacy activities Investigative activities Group activities Computer activities Enterprise activities

Pilot-testing of Textbook Mar – Jul 07 For clarification: Log on to the Commerce Unit website for FAQs: commerce/index.htm

Admission Criteria to ITE for N Level Students Number of GCE ‘N’ level passes National ITE Certificate (Nitec)

Admission to ITE Intake Exercise JIE ‘N’ Intake pointJanuary Types of courses Nitec Application period After GCE ‘N’ level results

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