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Briefing for Parents Subject Choices at Sec 3 level 21 Sept 2006

Briefing for Parents Subject Choices at Sec 3 level 21 Sept 2006. Programme. Introduction Subject Briefing Q & A. Possible Routes. JC Education/ CI Polytechnic Education. Admission Criteria for JCs & Polytechnics. Junior Colleges L1R5 ≤ 20. Admission Criteria to JCs L1R5.

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Briefing for Parents Subject Choices at Sec 3 level 21 Sept 2006

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  1. Briefing for ParentsSubject Choices at Sec 3 level 21 Sept 2006

  2. Programme • Introduction • Subject Briefing • Q & A

  3. Possible Routes • JC Education/ CI • Polytechnic Education

  4. Admission Criteria for JCs & Polytechnics Junior Colleges L1R5 ≤ 20

  5. Admission Criteria to JCs L1R5

  6. Bonus Points • 2 bonus points for students who obtain grades of A1 to C6 for both their first languages (i.e. EL & Higher Mother Tongue) • 2 bonus points for students who obtain an ‘A’ grade in CCA • 1 bonus point for students who obtain a grade ‘B’ or ‘C’ in CCA • Students can enjoy up to a maximum of 4 bonus points

  7. JC Curriculum • Old System - 3 or 4 subjects at ‘A’ level + 2 subjects at ‘AO’ level • New System - Knowledge Skills – PW and either GP or KI - Languages – MTL - Humanities and the Arts - Mathematics and Sciences

  8. JC Curriculum

  9. Admission Criteria for JCs & Polytechnics Centralized Institute L1R4 ≤ 20

  10. Admission Criteria to CI L1R4

  11. Admission Criteria for JCs & Polytechnics Polytechnics L1R2B2

  12. Admission criteria to Polytechnics: ELR2B2 • EL • English • Relevant Subject 1 • E Maths/A Maths • Relevant Subject 2 • Relevant subjects depend on the type of courses applied • Best Subject 3 & 4 • Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

  13. Bonus Points • 2 bonus points for students who obtain an ‘A’ grade in CCA • 1 bonus point for students who obtain a grade ‘B’ or ‘C’ in CCA

  14. Guiding Principles • Abilityof Student andInterestAre Equally Important for Academic Success • Work with the end in mind • Every subject has its merit • Importance of strong foundation in lower secondary

  15. Promotion Criteria for 2NA • Pass EL + 2 subjects or • Pass in 4 subjects (if the child did not obtain a pass grade in EL)

  16. GCE N Level Exam Promotion Criteria -- from Sec 4NA to Sec 5NA • Best 3 subjects ≤ 10 points • Pass in EL

  17. N Level Grading System 75 & above Grade 1 70 – 74 Grade 2 65 – 69 Grade 3 60 – 64 Grade 4 50 – 59 Grade 5 49 & below Grade U

  18. O Level Grading System 75 & above A1 70 – 74 A2 65 – 69 B3 60 – 64 B4 55 – 59 C5 50 – 54 C6 45 – 49 D7 40 – 44 E8 39 & below F9

  19. Our Expectations High entry point for our NA cohort End point is GCE O Level Gaining strong foundation, esp in the area of EL, Maths and Science from lower secondary

  20. Subjects Offered in 3NA Core Subjects : • EL • MTL • Maths • Sci (Phy/ Chem) • Combined Humanities (SS + Elective) Choose 2 from the following : • A Maths/ POA/ Art/ F&N / D&T

  21. Flexibility and Choice • N(A) students to offer up to a maximum of 2 O level subjects in Sec 4 (Maths/ Science/ MTL) • N(A) students to skip N level examinations • – Through -Train Programme to O level • Criteria for 3NA Overall Results • – L1R2B2 ≤ 25 points

  22. Maths Additional Maths Combined Science Combined Humanities Principles of Account D & T F & N Art Subject Briefing

  23. GCE Mathematics Ordinary Level New Syllabus First Year of Examination 2008

  24. Mathematics Framework Monitoring of one’s own thinking Self-regulation of learning Beliefs Interest Appreciation Confidence Perseverance Attitudes Metacognition Mathematical Problem Solving Reasoning, communication and connections Thinking skills and heuristics Applications and modelling Numerical calculation Algebraic manipulation Spatial visualisation Data analysis Use of mathematical tools Estimation Processes Skills Concepts Numerical Algebraic Geometrical Statistical Probabilistic Analytical

  25. The 3 Strands of the New Syllabus • Numbers and Algebra • Geometry and Measurement • Statistics and Probability

  26. New Syllabus, New Approaches • Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach to the introduction of algebra • Less on manual computation, more on applications in general • Less of doing mathematics in ‘isolation’, more of seeing mathematics in ‘action’ (using more contextual problems) • Less on construction, more on analysis and interpretation in statistics

  27. Assessment Objectives: • Objective 1: Understand and use mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of contexts. • Objective 2: Organise and analyse data and information; formulate problems into mathematical terms and select and apply appropriate techniques of solution, including manipulation of algebraic expressions. • Objective 3: Solve higher order thinking problems; interpret mathematical results and make inferences; write mathematical explanation and arguments.

  28. GCE Mathematics O Level Scheme of Assessment

  29. Various Assessment Modes used by Mathematics Department • Common Test / Examinations • Quizzes • Assignments • Classroom Participation • Groupwork / Discussion • Presentation • Journal Writing

  30. GCE Additional Mathematics Ordinary Level New Syllabus First Year of Examination 2008

  31. Features of Additional Mathematics • To prepare students for further study by providing a strong foundation in mathematics • Emphasise depth rather than breadth • Extend learning of Algebra and Geometry • Emphasise algebraic manipulation and mathematics reasoning skills • Introduction to Calculus • Assume knowledge of GCE Mathematics Ordinary Level • Coherence and completeness

  32. The 3 Strands of the New Syllabus • Algebra • Geometry and Trigonometry • Calculus

  33. Assessment Objectives: • Objective 1: Understand and use mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of contexts. • Objective 2: Organise and analyse data and information; formulate problems into mathematical terms and select and apply appropriate techniques of solution, including manipulation of algebraic expressions. • Objective 3: Solve higher order thinking problems; interpret mathematical results and make inferences; reason and communicate mathematically through writing mathematical explanation, argumentsand proofs.

  34. GCE Additional Mathematics O Level Scheme of Assessment

  35. Various Assessment Modes used by Mathematics Department • Common Test / Examinations • Quizzes • Assignments • Classroom Participation • Groupwork / Discussion • Presentation • Journal Writing

  36. Who will do well for this subject? Students who possess the following: • Acute Procedural Skills • Acute Analytical Thinking • Acute Reasoning Skills • Interest in Mathematics • Perseverance • Self-discipline to practice, practiceandpractice Mathematical problems

  37. Textbooks: • Mathematics: • Math Insights Secondary 3, Lim Siew Hoon, Teo Peck Hoon Whey Kin Pheng / Pearson • Additional Mathematics: • Panpac Additional Mathematics, Ho Soo Thong, Khor Nyak Hiong / Panpac

  38. Website: • http://www.moe.gov.sg/cpdd/doc/2007%20Sec%20Math%20Syllabuses.pdf

  39. Combined Science (Phy/Chem)

  40. Science Curriculum Framework

  41. Assessment: GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam Format(Combined Science)- Physics & Chemistry Paper 1 (20%) • 40 MCQ questions • Duration 1 h Paper 2: (32.5%) - Physics • Structured-Essay • Duration: 1 h 15 min Paper 3: (32.5%) - Chemistry • Structured-Essay • Duration: 1 h 15 min Paper 5: (15%) • Practical • Duration: 1 h 30 min

  42. 2007 Subject Combinations (Normal Academic) 2 Years Programme • GCE ‘O’ Level at the end of Secondary 4 • Criteria: Overall distinction grade in Sec 2 science

  43. COMBINED HUMANITIES SOCIAL STUDIES [Exp / NA] 2190/1 & 2191/1

  44. OBJECTIVES OF SOCIAL STUDIES: The syllabus is organized around 2 core ideas – “Being Rooted” and “ Living Global”. It aims to develop our students into well-informed, responsible citizens with a national identity and a global perspective. Students will develop competence in 3 areas: knowledge and understanding, skills and processes, values and attitudes.

  45. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS:

  46. Assessment: GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam Format SECTION A: • Source-Based Question [25m] • Question 1 (4 part questions: a - d) [Compulsory] SECTION B: • Structured-Essay Question [25m] • Questions 2 – 4 (2 part questions: a & b) [Choose 1 out of 3 Qns Set] Duration: 1 hr 30 min

  47. Assessment Objectives: • Objective 1: Knowledge • Objective 2: Construct Explanation • Select, organise and apply concepts, terms and facts learnt • Make judgements, recommendations and decisions • Objective 3: Interpret and Evaluate Sources / Given Information • Comprehend and extract relevant information • Draw references from given information • Analyze and evaluate evidence • Compare and contrast different views • Distinguish between fact, opinion and judgments • Recognize values and detect bias • Draw conclusions based on reasoned consideration of evidence and argument

  48. SKILLS TAUGHT: Structured Essay Skills Exposition writing skills Constructing Explanations Source Based Skills Inferring from Sources Comparing Evaluating Usefulness/Utility Checking Reliability Drawing Conclusion Mixed Question Type [Comparison + Reliability]

  49. Assessment modes used by department • Common Test [ Structured Essay Questions & Source Based Case Study] • Short Quizzes • Comic / cartoons • Songs • Video clips • Role-play and Skits • Newspaper Review • Poster Making • Debates • Projects • fieldtrips

  50. Who will do well for this subject? Students who possess the following: • Analytical thinking • Eye for details • Read widely • Ability to write • Good memory skills • Conscientious

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