1. Subject Combination – Sec 3 (2019)

2. SCIENCE
Chen Poh Keong – HOD/Science

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. HUMANITIES
Mrs Elsa Khoo – HOD Humanities

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. THANK YOU