Secondary 2 SOE Talk 24 May 2019 (The slides used for this session can be accessed via Parents Gateway)
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Secondary 2 SOE Talk24 May 2019
(The slides used for this session can be accessed via Parents Gateway)
Highlight key considerations when deciding on subject
options
Provide information about subjects for which choice is given and options must be
exercised
Clarify doubts regarding the year end Subject Option
Exercise (SOE)
Flow of Events
Address by Principal, Mrs Lim Su Chin
Briefing by Head of Humanities Department, Mr Timothy Boay
Briefing by Head of Science Department, Mr Eric Tan
Address by PrincipalMrs Lim Su Chin
4/5 Year Secondary Programme
Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4 Sec 5
Transiting to Sec School
Subject Options for Sec 3
GCE ‘N’/ ‘O’ Level Exam
Journey
GCE ‘O’ Level Exam
Milestone
End of Sec 2
Important Next Step4 Year Secondary Programme
Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4
EOY ExamSubject Options Exercise (SOE)
GCE ‘O’ Level Exam Journey
Milestone
5 Year Secondary Programme
Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4 Sec 5
EOY ExamSubject Options Exercise
(SOE)
GCE ‘N’ Level Exam Journey GCE ‘O’ Level Exam Journey
Criteria Status
Met minimum criteria Passed EL and Overall
Promoted to Sec 3 Exp
Did not meet minimum criteria Failed EL or Overall Transferred to Sec 3 N(A)
Promotion Criteria 2E
4 Key Guiding Questions
1. Strengths What am I good at? What are my strengths?
2. Aspirations What do I want to do after secondary school?
3. Manageability What curriculum load can I cope with?
4. Eligibility Do I meet the criteria to offer the subject?
4 Key Guiding Questions
Your Support and Partnership
Our SOE is aligned to our belief that every child is unique and has different strengths:
About flexibility in choice of Science, Humanities and Applied Studies
subjects choice to offer higher level subjects where relevantwhile ensuring a holistic schooling experience for all
Your Support and Partnership
Core Discipline Option Choice By Offer
ELMTLE MAA MASocial Studies(half of Elec Hum)
Science1, 2 or 3 subjects
Humanities1 or 2 subjects
CombinedPure
Elective(compulsory)
Full
CH-BI/ PH-CHBI/ CH/ PH
GE/ HI/ English LitGE/ HI/ Chinese Lit
Non-Humanities POA
Applied Studies1 subject
AR/ MU
Express Course
Information about subjects from Singapore Examination and Assessment Board website
https://www.seab.gov.sg/
Academic Syllabuses
Your Support and PartnershipMake an appointment to meet your child’s Form Teachers to discuss possible subject options
Thank you
O LEVEL HUMANITIES(Subject Overview)
SOCIAL STUDIES
ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY
ELECTIVE HISTORY
ELECTIVE EL LITERATURE
COMPULSORY
CHOOSE ONE:
GEOGRAPHY HISTORY CHINESE LITOR OR
*Humanities is used as a Relevant 1 subject ‘R1’ for computation of aggregate of JC eligibility criteria
FULL HISTORY
ILLUSTRATION 1: DOUBLE HUMANITIES OPTION
ILLUSTRATION 2: SINGLE HUMANITIES OPTION
+
HUMANITIES(ASSESSMENT FORMAT +
TOPICS TAUGHT)
Living in a Diverse Society
Being Part of a
Globalised World
Exploring Citizenship
and Governance
SOCIAL STUDIES ( compulsory for all students)
1 paper (50%)
1 hr 45 mins
1. Source-Based Case Study
2. Structured Response Questions
GEOGRAPHY( Offered as a Full or Elective Humanities)
Plate Tectonics
Weather & Climate
Global Tourism
Food Resources
CoastHealth & Diseases
Geographical Investigation
FULL GEOGRAPHY2 PAPERS (1hr30m/1hr40m)
HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY)1 PAPER (1hr40m)
Attitude
• Curious about the formation of earth and physical environment.
• Keen interest in global trends and current affairs about society, economy and politics.
• Inquisitive, self directed and reflective in seeking geographical insights.
Aptitude
• Able to make clear and reasonable explanations.
• Able to make connections between human-physical relationships at various scales.
• Able to make informed judgement and sound decisions through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of geographical information.
YOU SHOULD CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY, IF YOU ARE:
HISTORY( Offered as a Full or Elective Humanities)
Impact of WW1WW2 in Europe
& Asia Pacific
Authoritarian Regimes
Bipolarity & Cold War
European Dominance &
Expansion
Decolonisation & Emergence of
Nation States
FULL HISTORY2 PAPERS (1hr40m)
Attitude
• Empathetic – understands the reasons of past developments without imposing judgement on present day norms.
• Balanced –considers and respects different points of viewpoints.
• Enquiring – asks questions to uncover and understand the past.
• Discerning – understands sources beyond face value.
Aptitude
• Able to make clear and reasonable explanations and historical interpretations.
• Methodical – Employs comprehensive effort when engaged in historical enquiry.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with key forces and personalities that have shaped the world.
YOU SHOULD CHOOSE HISTORY, IF YOU ARE:
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS( Offered as a non-Humanities subject)
2 papers
1 hr/2hrs
1. Structured Questions
2. Preparing Financial Statements
The Roles of Accounting
The Accounting Information System
Elements of the Financial Statements
The Financial Statements
Business Entities
Financial Statements Analysis
Attitude
• Interested in accounting and aware of further pathways in accounting.
• Integrity and Objectivity in business ethics.
• Social responsibility, and how it can affect users of financial information.
Aptitude
• logical,
• methodical,
• consistent and
• accurate.
YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS, IF YOU ARE:
VISIT:http://www.seab.gov.sgFor more information and details of the syllabus
(HUMANITIES) LITERATUREIN ENGLISH
(Please approach HOD EL – Mdm Farhain Aidil after the briefing)
CHINESE LITERATURE(Please approach HOD/SH MT – Ms Ng or Mdm Oh after the briefing.
You may also refer to the briefing slides which can be downloaded from Parents Gateway)
is all around us
Biology
The study of life and living organisms…
including their physical structure, function,
growth and evolution
ChemistryThe study of the
composition, structure, properties
and change of matter… known as
the ‘central science’ that bridges physics
and biology
Physics
The study of matter & its
motion through space & time… the
concepts of energy & forces… how the universe
behaves…
Much greater emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles
MemorisationFactual recallRote learning More focus on practices
of science that highlight the ways of thinking and doing inherent in the scientific method
Defining the problemGenerating possibilitiesDecision making
Observing, Predicting, Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, AnalysingEvaluating, Verifying
CommunicatingUsing apparatus & equipment
IntegrityCuriosity & ObjectivityOpen-mindednessPreseverence
Physics:• Able to think abstractly• Strong mathematical foundation • Shows interest in the interactions
of the physical world
Chemistry:• Able to think abstractly• Able to deal with ambiguity• Shows interest in understanding
transformation of matter at the atomic/molecular level
Biology:• Able to appreciate cause and
effect relationships• Strong language ability• Shows interest in living systems
and the natural world
Double Pure
Science
Single Pure Science
Triple Pure Science
Combined Sciences
two science subjects
combined into a single subject
content coverage of each component is
equivalent to 65% of corresponding pure
science subject
half the curriculum time but demand is
less than pure science
How is it different from Pure Science?
Career pathways
Engineering Applied and Health
Sciences
Science and Maths
Aerospace
Maritime
Architecture & the Build
Environment
Infocomm & Data
Management
Environmental Engineering
communicate
What are my child’s
aspirations?
What are my child’s
strengths?
Will my child be able to cope
with the rigour?Is my child
eligible for the subject
combination?
Course School Course Requirements
Dentistry NUS H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics.
Medicine NUS H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics.
Biomedical Engineering
NUS H2 pass in Mathematics or Further Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
Biological Sciences
NTU H1 pass in Mathematics and H2 pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
Medicine NTU H2 pass in Chemistry and Physics/Biology
Bioengineering NTU H2 pass in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing
Medicine Cambridge Chemistry plus Physics/Mathematics/Biology
Dentistry University of Melbourne
Chemistry or Biology
Download Syllabuses from SEAB
Subject Code
Physics 6091
Chemistry 6092
Biology 6093
Combined Science (O-Level) 5076/ 5078
SEAB link to syllabuses: https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/syllabus_for_school
Thank you
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