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Secondary 2 SOE Talk17 July 2020
(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
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 ECG Counsellor, Ms Jolene Lim
Address by PrincipalMrs Lim Su Chin
4 Year Secondary Programme
Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4
Transiting to Sec School
Subject Options for Sec 3
GCE ‘O’ Level Exam Journey
Milestone
End of Sec 2
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
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
Briefing by ECG CounsellorMs Jolene Lim
Objectives
The objectives of the briefing are to provide parents/guardians with:
• Guide in making informed decisions
• Information on Post-Secondary Education Options
• Practical ways to support their children’s Education and Career Guidance journey
The 3 ECG Questions
Practical Guiding Questions
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Meeting the Future Me
What you are Good atStrengths, Skills, Talents
What you LoveInterests,Passion
Personality
Career Personality & Preferences – are you
someone who prefers to work with people, data,
things or ideas?
What the World Needs
What does the world need that matches what I am good at and
what I love to do?
What is out there in the world?What do I care strongly about
(Values)?
Who Am I?
Career Interest Profile
Source: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/assessment.html
ITEHigher Nitec(JAE/EAE) /
Nitec (JIE ‘O’/EAE)
PolytechnicDiploma
(JAE/EAE)
Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)
JC/MIA-Level/
IB Diploma(JAE/DSA-JC)
Arts InstitutionsNAFA/LASALLE
Diploma(Apply direct)
University (Degree)
JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission ExerciseJIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise
Work and Lifelong Learning
Where Do I Want to Go?
Where Do I Want to Go?Pre-university Polytechnic Institute of Technical
EducationArts Institution
Institutions Junior Colleges/MI 5 Local Polytechnics
ITE College East ITE College Central ITE College West
NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) Lasalle College of the Arts
Entry Requirement
JC: L1R5 ≤ 20MI: L1R4 ≤ 20
ELR2B2 (A,B,C,D)≤ 26
Nitec: Best 5 O level subjectsHigher Nitec: ELR2B2 or ELB4
25 points or better in 4 GCE O-Level subjects, excluding English. English ≥ C6
Mode of Learning
Subject-based; mainly Lecture-Tutorial Style
Course-based; Lecture- tutorial, Hands-on,Project-based
Course-based; Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning with focus on arts-related diploma
Years of Study 2 years JC/IB 3 years MI
3 years Diploma Nitec 2 years Higher Nitec 2 years
3 years Diploma
Certification JC/MI: GCE A Level Certificate* IB Diploma for certain JCs
Work-ready diploma
Nitec/Higher NitecCertification
Arts-related Diploma
Post-studyProgression
UniversityPolytechnic Workplace
Workplace University
WorkplacePolytechnic Advanced Technical Diploma in ITE
WorkplaceUniversity
The list is not exhaustive, please refer to the relevant institutions for further information.
&
Junior Colleges/Centralised Institute
• Polytechnics seek to train students with relevant and specific skills for the workplace to give Singapore a competitive edge as we move into a knowledge-based economy.
Real World
SkillsAcademic
knowledge
Polytechnics
For more information: please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Institutions Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
The Lasalle College of the Arts
• Courses are hands-on with a focus on the visual and performing arts (e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music).
• Students graduate with a Diploma.
• All diploma programmes are publicly-funded.
Specialised Programme Offered
• 3D Design• Arts Management• Design and Media• Fine Art• Fashion Studies• Dance• Music• Theatre
• Design• Fine arts• Film• Media art• Fashion• Dance• Music• Theatre
Websites https://www.nafa.edu.sg/ http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/
Criteria *For Dance, Music and Theatre (Mandarin Drama) courses, the minimum English grade required is D7.
*Refer to the institution’s website for selection criteria
The Arts Institutions
How may I journey with my child?(Resources)
Supportive Parent
1. MySkillsFuture Portal
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary
Know Yourself Browse OccupationsBA
Useful ECG Resource
2. Parent’s ECG GuidebookThis publication supports parents with tips and advice on ECG, and considerations at key education stages to guide their children.
https://www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide
Useful ECG Resource
3. The Next Step ForwardThis e-book illustrates how 54 individuals go through diverse education and career pathways There are many options our students can choose and succeed.
https://www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward
Useful ECG Resource
Reflect on the Experiences
Everyone has a different pathway & journey
Discover who you are
Navigate pathways with confidence
Making informed decisions and own them
Keep Learning. Be Resilient
ECG Roadmap
• Name: Ms Joleen Lim
• Day: Every Tuesday (Odd week) Thursday
(Even week)
• Venue: Education and Career Guidance Room at
D04-01
• Contact: [email protected]
• Appointment
Walk in
Direct email to ECGC
Through Form Teachers
Submit ECG Request Form:
https://go.gov.sg/ecgcmsjo
ECG Counsellor’s Availability
ECG Request Form
Thank you
O LEVEL HUMANITIES(Subject Overview)
SOCIAL STUDIES
(compulsory)
ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY
ELECTIVE HISTORY
ELECTIVE EL LITERATURE
CHOOSE ONE:
GEOGRAPHY HISTORY CHINESE LITOR OR
*Humanities is used as a Relevant 1 subject ‘R1’ for computation of aggregate of JC eligibility criteria
ILLUSTRATION 1: DOUBLE HUMANITIES OPTION
ILLUSTRATION 2: SINGLE HUMANITIES OPTION
+HISTORY
HUMANITIESASSESSMENT 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:
Impact of WW1WW2 in Europe
& Asia Pacific
Authoritarian Regimes
Bipolarity & Cold War
European Dominance &
Expansion
Decolonisation & Emergence of
Nation States
FULL HISTORY2 PAPERS (1hr40m)
HISTORY( Offered as Full or Elective Humanities)
Impact of WW1
WW2 in Europe & Asia
Pacific
Authoritarian Regimes
Bipolarity & Cold War
ELECTIVE HISTORY1 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 ACCOUNTING( 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
Attitude
• Being 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
ELECTIVE LITERATURE
GCE ‘O’ (2274)
GCE ‘N’ (2177)
A student who has completed this course in Literature:
• will be able to critically and independently read, analyse and appreciate literary texts;
• will be able to develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to literary texts and others’ views; and
• have read and appreciated literary texts from different parts of the world, including works from the three main literary genres.
Desired Student Outcomes
AREAS OF
STUDY IN
LITERATURE
BY SECONDARY 2
PROSE
- SHORT STORIES
- NOVEL
POETRY
- SEEN/ UNSEEN
DRAMA
UPPER SECONDARY
PROSE AND
UNSEEN TEXT
(50%)
FORMAT OF EXAM
For Elective Literature
Paper 1:
Prose and
Unseen Texts
1 Hour 40 Minutes
PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)
Section A: Prose [25%]
- For each of the six set texts in this section, one passage-based question and two essay questions will be set.
- Candidates will answer one question [25%] based on one of the six set texts.
- For every year of examination, one or two Singapore texts will be set.
PAPER 1- PROSE AND UNSEEN TEXT (50%)
Section B: Unseen Text [25%]
-There are no set texts in this section.
-There will be a choice of two unseen poems with one question set on each poem.
-Candidates will answer one of the two questions [25%].
-For every year of examination, one question will be set on a Singapore text.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LITERATURE STUDENT?
• APTITUDE
• ATTITUDE
Be a Literature student if you have…
• Strong oral and written skills to make a clear argument and share your opinions
• The ability to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of text
• The capacity for independent thought, reflection and judgement
• The ability to comprehend and develop intricate ideas and weigh the importance of alternative perspectives
• An appreciation of language nuances and ambiguities of metaphorical language
is all around us
Twin Goals of Science Education
• Enthuse and nurture all students to be scientifically literate
• Provide strong fundamentals for students to pursue science related areas in learning and work
Why is Science Important?
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 in the subject
Observing, Predicting, Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, AnalysingEvaluating, Verifying
Data driven practiceCommunicate and Convince
IntegrityCuriosityObjectivityPreseverence
Develop sound argumentsHypothesiseReason
Double Pure
Science
Single Pure Science
Triple Pure Science
Combined Sciences
(Chem, Bio)
(Chem, Phy)
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?
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
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 and 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
Q&A Session