Sec 3 Subject Briefing 2016 -...

SECONDARY 2

SEC 3 SUBJECTS BRIEFING

Part 2

27 July 2017

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OBJECTIVES OF BRIEFING:

To inform students and parents about the syllabus content and assessment of the Sec 3 subjects

To share with students and parents the relevance of the subjects to post-secondary education and beyond

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PROGRAMME

Time Day 2: 27 July Programme

0730 Morning Assembly for Sec 2E and 2NA in Hall

0740 Introduction by Year Head

0745 Coursework Subjects

- Art

- D&T

- F&N

0810 Q&A for Coursework Subjects

0815

0825

Math Subjects

- Mathematics

- Additional Mathematics

Principles of Accounts

0830 Q & A for Maths and POA

0845 End of Programme3

ART, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY,

FOOD & NUTRITION

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Interest & Passion

Career Aspirations

Strengths

Ability

ART

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Objectives

Students will learn:

• to appreciate the visual arts • to solve problems creatively in visual

forms • to develop competency in the use of

art and design materials and processes

FURTHER EDUCATION IN ART

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- Architectural / Landscape Design- Graphic Designer / Illustrator- Games / Media Design- Interior Designer- Fashion Designer

COURSES AT POLYTECHNICS

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NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC

ARTS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS

FILM, SOUND AND VIDEO

ANIMATION AND 3D ARTS

MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION

PRODUCT DESIGN AND INNOVATION

COURSES AT POLYTECHNICS

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

ARCHITECTURE

GAMES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

INTERIOR DESIGN

VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA DESIGN

DIGITAL ANIMATION

VISUAL EFFECTS AND MOTION GRAPHICS9

COURSES AT POLYTECHNICS

TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC

APPAREL DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

DIGITAL FILM AND TELEVISION

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

PRODUCT AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY DESIGN10

COURSES AT POLYTECHNICS

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

SPACE & INTERIOR DESIGN

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS

INTERACTION DESIGN

DIGITAL GAME ART & DESIGN

ANIMATION

MOTION GRAPHICS AND BROADCAST DESIGN

GAME DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

ART SCHOOLS (PRIVATE) NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

LASALLE COLLEGE

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Institute of Technical Education (ITE): Full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec certificate.

GCE ‘O’ Level: 25 points or better in 4 subjects only (‘O’ Level Art is not required).

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EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

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The students need to do two papers for the ‘N(A)’ and ‘O’ Level Art examination.

PAPER 1:COURSEWORK

Coursework may be in the following forms:

• Fine Art (2-D), for eg. painting, collage, papercut

• Design (2-D), for eg. graphic design, illustration, computer generated graphics, fashion/costume illustration.

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PAPER 1:COURSEWORK

Duration: 7 months for ‘N(A)’ level ( Jan- July ) 9 months for ‘O’ level ( Jan – Sep )

One unit of coursework Six themes and candidates are to make response to

one theme Include exploration of artists/artworks relevant to the

chosen theme in Preparatory Studies N level– Prep. Studies (not more than five A2 sheets)

Question paper issue in Jan of the Exam Year O level– Prep. Studies (not more than eight A2

sheets)Question paper issue in Jan of the Exam Year

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PAPER 2:DRAWING AND PAINTING

‘N(A)’ Art and ‘O’ Art Question Paper issue 3 weeks before the

start of the respective examinations Six themes and candidates are to make

response to one theme Duration: 3 Hours One final work on A3 or A2 sheet Preparatory Studies: Three to Five A3

sheet

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PAPER 3:STUDY OF VISUAL ARTS (“O” LEVEL STUDENTS ONLY) Written paper : 2 hours Section A: Two structured questions will be set,

each accompanied by a visual stimulus Section B: Two structured comparison questions

will be set, each accompanied by a pair of visual stimuli

Candidates must answer one question in section A, one question in section B and one question from either section A or B (3 questions out of the 4)

Assessment objectives:- Artistic Perception and Interpretation- Cultural and Aesthetic Appreciation- Personal Response 17

FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

Advertising artist

Computer graphic designer

Animator/ story board artist

Photographer

Environment and/or product designer

Architect

Interior designer

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A subject where

YOU decide your

own answers!

CHOOSEART!

COMPARISON BETWEEN SUBJECTS

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• Identify and Solve a design need/opportunity

• Sketch to communicate and Make a prototype

D&T

• Problem-solving and investigative approach, with focus on experimental work.

F&N

Art • Problem solve in visual form

*Physics/Chemistry

*Biology/Chemistry

*HIGHLY

recommended

Science Combi

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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GCE O-Level (7051) and GCE NA-Level (7054)

WHAT DO UPPER SEC D&T STUDENTSLEARN ?

Project Management

Research

Need Definition

Idea Generation & Development

Realisation Plan

Evaluation

Design & Technology in Society

Design Communication

Ergonomics & Anthropometry

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Structures ElectronicsMechanism

2

Practical Processes Resistant

Materials

Smart Materials

Marking Out

Shaping

Joining &

Assembly

Finishing

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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

5 short Qns Design

3 Technology Qns StructuresMechanism Electronics

Part A – Design Folio Documentation of all design

activities & thinking

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Part B – Final Presentation Presentation Boards Artefact

2

Total Marks = 100 or 70

Total possible Marks = 140

Answer ALL qns

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

O-Level DT(7051)

NA-Level DT(7054)

Theory Paper 100 7040% - 5 short qns60% - Technologyqns

Coursework– Design Journal

60 40 Total Coursework

= 140m(6 months to

complete 70% of the final grade)

Coursework –Presentation Board

50 60

Coursework– Artefact 30 40

COURSEWORK COMPONENTS = 140M

Journal and Final PresentationO-Level DT

(7051)NA-Level DT

(7054)

Planning & Monitoring 10 5

Research 20 15

Idea Conceptualisation & Development 30 20

Need Definition, Design Brief& Specs 10 10

Presentation Drawing 15 20

Working Drawing 15 20

Artefact 30 40

Quality of Proposed Solution 10 10

OPTIONS FOR D&T

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Applied Sciences Biotechnology, Environment & Water Technology, Material Science, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Chemical Engineering

Built Environment Architecture, Civil Engineering with Business , Green Building Energy Management , Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering , Green Building & Sustainability

Business & Management

Aviation Management , Business Information Technology, Business Process & Systems Engineering , Business Innovation and Design, Consumer Behaviour and Research, Supply Chain Management , Industrial and Operations Management

Engineering Aerospace Engineering , Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology, Automation & Mechatronic Systems , Bioengineering , Computer Engineering , Electrical & Electronic Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Engineering Design with Business , Infocomm & Network Engineering , Clean Energy , Engineering Science , ….

Source: JAE Booklet 2016 and http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg

IN THE NEWS…

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JUL 2, 2016

http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/engineering-key-to-singapores-future-as-smart-nation-pmhttp://sbr.com.sg/hr-education/news/singapore-needs-15000-rail-engineers-2030-transport-minister

MAR 7, 2017

OPTIONS FOR D&T

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Information & Digital Technologies

Cyber Security & Forensics , Engineering Informatics , Game Development & Technology ,Infocomm Security Management, Mobile Software Development , Network Systems & Security

Maritime Studies Marine & Offshore Technology , Marine Engineering , Maritime Business

Media & Design Design for User Experience , Environment Design , Experience and Product Design , Product & Industrial Design , Product Design & Innovation

Source: JAE Booklet 2016 and http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg

SAMPLE OF PAPER 2 – O LEVEL

SAMPLE OF PAPER 2 – NA LEVELGCE NA-Level Paper 2

SAMPLE OF PAPER 1 QUESTIONS

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ARE YOU OUR D&T STUDENT?

Analytical and critical in thinking - able to evaluate products and identify how to improve them?

Imaginative, creative and innovative thinking to produce suitable design solutions?

Confident with your drawing ability –able to communicate your thoughts, express your ideas on paper and work with your hands?

WORK independently as well as a team to produce the highest quality product possible?

Disciplined to manage your time and yourself?

Resilient to feedback and failed ideas?

FOOD & NUTRITION

GCE O-Level (6087) and GCE NA-Level (6072)

WHAT DO UPPER SEC F&N STUDENTSLEARN ?

1. Concepts of nutrition and meal planning

2. Link between diet and health

3. Principles of food science

4. Making informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

GCE O-LEVEL

Food Science & Food investigation

Section B: Sample question

GCE NA LEVEL

Techniques & Food investigation

Section A/B: Sample question

COURSEWORK COMPONENTSPaper NA Level [6072] O Level [6087]

2 (CW)

Task Analysis 6* Analysis of Task 10

Research – Gather and process info

8*

Development of plan - Information gathering - Investigation - Information Synthesis

12 10 12

Decision making 8 Decision making 10

Planning 8 Planning 10

Execution: Execution:

– organisation and management

8 – organisation and management

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– manipulation 8 – manipulation 8

– product and presentation 8 – product and presentation 8

Evaluation 6* Drawing Conclusion & Evaluating Outcomes

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Subtotal 60 Subtotal 100

Total Grade - 60%

Duration (hrs)

±10 - 12 ±12

1 Written assessment is 40%

Execution carries 24 marks.Organisation and Management, Manipulation,

Product and Presentation

RELEVENCE

The BENEFITS of doing coursework

Coursework similar to project-work based

modules in Polytechnics.

Investigative Process - a step-by-step research

process that involves a number of interrelated

processes

‘Open book’ exam – 60% coursework under the

close guidance of teacher towards the desired

outcome

Given up to six months to complete coursework

but possible to clear within 1 semester with

constant attendance, reasonable time

management and dedication.

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR ME IF I PURSUE THIS FIELD OF STUDY?

OPTIONS FOR F&N

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Applied SciencesApplied Food Science & Nutrition, Baking & Culinary Science, Biologics & Process Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Food Science & Technology

Built Environment Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, Integrated Events & Project Management

Business & Management

Arts Business Management , Business & Social Enterprise , Culinary & Catering Management , Food & Beverage Business , Leisure & Events Management , Restaurant and Culinary Operations , Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management , Tourism and Resort Management

Engineering Nanotechnology & Materials Science , Biomedical Engineering

Health SciencesNursing, Health Services Management , Health Management and Promotion

Information & Digital Technologies

Business Intelligence & Analytics , Big Data Management & Governance

Media & Design Interactive and Digital Media , Interactive Media Technology

OTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Product Development

- Flavour chemist

- Product developer

- Packaging development

SAMPLE OF COURSEWORK EXAM QUESTIONGCE O-Level Paper 2

GCE NA-Level Paper 2

COURSEWORK SUBJECTS

Subjects with coursework requires:

1. Commitment to work on portfolio and/or

artefact after school and in the holidays

(esp in Sec 4)

2. Discipline to monitor and meet deadlines

3. Diligence to complete research and

tasksStudents should NOT expect the teachers to do their

coursework for them or to provide excessive help on

their coursework.

Q&A

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MATHEMATICS,

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS &

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS

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OVERVIEW OF SUBJECTS

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Mathematics Additional Mathematics Principles of Accounts

EXPRESS:All students must take Mathematics

EXPRESS:Strongly recommended for students who want to take A-Level H2 Math or H2 Physics or H2 Further Math

Criteria: 2EXP Math 60%

EXPRESS:Recommended for students who want to take A-Level Accountancy or Accountancy in NUS, NTU, SMU

NA:All students must take either O Level Mathematics or NA Mathematics

Criteria for O Level Math: 2NA Math 60%

NA:Recommended for students who want to take Math/Science-related courses in Poly

Criteria: 2NA Math 65% + O Level Math

NA:Recommended for students who want to take Accountancy courses in Poly (4 out of 5 polys offer Accountancy)

MATHEMATICS

Compulsory for all students

Is considered as R1 (1st group of relevant subject in ELR2B2)

Content is organized into 3 strands namely, Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability.

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MATHEMATICS

Assessment format (O Level syllabus)

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Paper Duration Description Marks Weightage

Paper

1

2hr There will be about 25 short

answer questions.

Candidates are required to answer

all questions.

80 50%

Paper

2

2.5 hrs There will be 10 to 11 questions of

varying marks and lengths. The last

question in this paper will focus

specifically on applying

mathematics to a real-world

scenario. Candidates are required

to answer all questions.

100 50%

MATHEMATICS Assessment format (NA Level syllabus)

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Paper Duration Description Marks Weightage

Paper

1

2hr There will be about 25 short

answer questions.

Candidates are required to answer

all questions.

80 50%

Paper

2

2 hrs There will be 2 sections: • Section A will contain 9 to 10 questions of varying lengths. The last question in this section will focus specifically on applying mathematics to a real-world scenario. Candidates are required to answer all questions.• Section B will contain 2 questions of which candidates will be required to answer only one.

60 50%

MATHEMATICS

For NA students taking O Level Elementary Math

Will be offered to students who are academically stronger in Math (2NA Math 60%).

At the end of Sec 4, students will sit for both NA and O papers.

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ADDITIONAL MATH

May be considered as R1 (1st group of relevant subject in ELR2B2)

Content is organized into 3 strands namely, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus.

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ADDITIONAL MATH

Assessment format (O Level syllabus)

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Paper Duration Description Marks Weightage

Paper

1

2hr There will be 11–13 questions of

varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer

ALL questions.

80 44%

Paper

2

2.5 hrs There will be 9 –11 questions of

varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer

ALL questions.

100 56%

ADDITIONAL MATH

Assessment format (NA Level syllabus)

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Paper Duration Description Marks Weightage

Paper

1

1hr 45

min

There will be 13–15 questions of

varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer

ALL questions.

70 50%

Paper

2

1hr 45

min

There will be 8 –10 questions of

varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer

ALL questions.

70 50%

TO OFFER ADDITIONAL MATH… For Express

Encouraged to obtain 60% and above for Math results, consistent throughout

For Track D, min 65% for Math results, strong and consistent in both semesters.

For Normal Academic

Encouraged to obtain 65% and above for Math results, consistent in both semesters.

Must take O level Math

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MATH AND AM?

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Given that 16𝑥−1 = 8,

find the value of x.

(EM)

Soln: 24𝑥−4 = 23

4𝑥 − 4 = 3

𝑥 = 13

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Solve 32−𝑥 + 3𝑥+1 = 12. (AM)

Soln:

9 ×1

3𝑥+ 3 × 3𝑥=12

Let y be 3𝑥

3𝑦 +9

𝑦= 12

3𝑦2 − 12𝑦 + 9 = 0𝑦 − 1 𝑦 − 3 = 0

𝑦 = 1 𝑜𝑟 3𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 1

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MATH AND AM?

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EMAM

SO…WHICH ARE MY OPTIONS WITH AM?

1. Engineering courses

2. Applied Chemistry

3. Biomedical Sciences

4. Food Science and Technology

5. Mechatronics & Robotics

6. Information Technology

7. H2 Math in JC (Add Math a pre-requisite)

8. Further Math (to be taken with H2 Math)57

FAQ (NORMAL ACAD)

If a student takes ‘O’ Level Math in lower sec, will he/she “automatically” be given ‘O’ Math in Upper Sec?

All students who meet the cut-off will be offered. We encourage students to work consistently for their goals.

If a student did not take ‘O’ Level Math in Lower Sec, will he/she be able to take it in Upper Sec?

Yes, if he/she meets the cut-off (2NA: 60%) and is interested to take.

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FAQ (NORMAL ACAD) What is the difference if an Sec 3NA student

takes ‘O’ Level Math or NA Math?

The demands of O Math are higher than

NA Math. O Level Math opens up more

options for post-secondary courses.

Can a NA student take NA Math and Additional Math?

No. The topics covered in Add Math assumes

the full knowledge of O Math. Students might

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FAQ (EXPRESS) If I’m not eligible to take AM, are my pathways

to my dream courses limited?

In JC, you NEED Add Math in order to take H2 Math (H1 being the easiest). Hence, work hard if this is your goal.

For entry to Poly courses, either Elementary OR Additional Mathematics is required. It is good to have AM. If not, you can bridge the gap by working hard in Poly.

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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (POA)

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SOMETHING NEW

A new and important skill

POST-SEC EDUCATION

Offered at A Level and Poly Diploma courses

Accountancy – Singapore Poly, Ngee Ann Poly, Nanyang Poly & Temasek Poly (4 out of 5 Polytechnics offer Accountancy)

Accountancy – NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SIT (5 out of 6 Universities offer Accountancy)

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5 out of 6 Universities in Singapore offer Accountancy– NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SIT

4E5N Students taking Syllabus 7175 ( O Levels)

Format of Examinations

Paper Duration Details Weighting

Paper 1 1 hour

Answer 3 to 4 compulsory

structured questions.

(40 marks)

40%

Paper 2 2 hours

Section A (48 marks)

Answer 3 compulsory structured

questions.

One question will be on the

preparation of financial

statements, which carries 20

marks.

Remaining two questions

average 14 marks.

60%

Section B (12 marks)

Answer any 1 out of 2

structured questions.

4NA Students taking Syllabus 7088 (N Levels)

Format of Examinations

Paper Duration Details Weighting

Paper 1 1 hour

Answer 3 to 4 compulsory

structured questions.

(40 marks)

40%

Paper 2 2 hours

Section A (48 marks)

Answer 3 compulsory

structured questions.

One question will be on the

preparation of financial

statements, which carries 24

marks.

60%

Section B (12 marks)

Answer any 1 out of 2

structured questions.

Principles of Accounts is designed to

● provide students with a meaningful basic

introduction to financial accounting

● develop an appreciation of the discipline of

accounting.

● develop lifelong skills and values that will be of

value in the increasingly complex world of business.

OBJECTIVES

Principles of Accounts Topics:

1 The Roles of Accounting:

This involves an understanding of the general

environment that accounting operates in.

2 The Accounting Information System:

This involves an understanding of the methodology that

applies to the collation, recording and organisation of

accounting information.

Principles of Accounts Topics:

3 Elements of the Financial Statements:

This involves an understanding of the accounting

practices and procedures applied to business activities

in trading and services.

4 The Financial Statements:

This involves an understanding of the preparation of

the financial statements and the significance of

financial results and status.

Principles of Accounts Topics:

5 Business Entities:

This involves an understanding of the practices and

procedures applied to represent the owner’s interest in

the entities of sole trader and limited company only.

6 Financial Statements Analysis:

This involves an understanding of the use of financial

ratios to analyse financial results and status.

Do you know what are expenses?

It is the amount contributed by the owners and the profit generated

by the business.

Do you know what is income?

It is the amount contributed by the

owners and the profit generated by the

business.

Do you know what are non-current assets?

They are resources owned or controlled by the business to

generate income and they are used for more than 12 months.

Do you know what are current assets? They are resources owned or controlled by the business to generate income and

they are used up within the nest 12 months.

Do you know what is equity? It is the amount contributed by

the owners and the profit generated by the business.

Do you know what are current liabilities?

They are amounts that the business owes to other businesses

or people and must be repaid within the next 12 months.

Do you know what are non-current liabilities?

They are amounts that the business owes to other businesses or people and is NOT

expected to be repaid within the next 12 months.

TO DO WELL IN POA…

You DON’T have to be a Maths genius

TO DO WELL IN POA…

• Neat

• No phobia to numbers

• Ability to form mental images of events

• Practice, practice and more practice

FOR CLARIFICATIONS ON EXAM SYLLABUS:

Log on to Singapore Examination and Assessment Board (SEAB) @

http://www.seab.gov.sg

Q&A

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RECAP: SEC 3 SUBJECT

COMBINATIONS

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SEC 3 EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

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EXPRESS COURSE NORMAL COURSECompulsory Subjects

English

Mother Tongue

1 Mathematics

1 Science

Combined Humanities

Compulsory Subjects

English

Mother Tongue

1 Mathematics

Combined Humanities

Electives A minimum of two other

elective subjects

Electives A minimum of two other

elective subjects

7- 8 subjects 6 subjects

TENTATIVE SEC 3 SUBJECT OPTIONS

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304

1)EL2)MTL3)Maths4) Combined

Humanities (SS + Hist or Geog elective)

Add Math

PHY CHM BIO 8

303 Add Math

PHY CHM 7

302 Add Math

PHY CHM 7

301 Add Math/POA

Sc(PC) or

Sc(BC)

Lit/Hist or

D&T/ FN/Art

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TENTATIVE SEC 3NA SUBJECT OPTIONS

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311(NA)

1) EL2) MTL3) Maths4) Com Hums

(SS+ Hist or Geog Elective)

Sc(PC)or

Sc(BC)

AM or POA

6

312(NA)

Sc(PC) or

Sc(BC)

D&T or F&N or

Art

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STREAMING PROCESS

Based on

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Merit

Available Places& Number Eligibility

The class / course will be offered if at least 10 students opt for the subject

combination. Otherwise, students will be assigned their next preferred option.

“WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHENCHOOSING MY SEC 3 SUBJECTCOMBINATION?”

Interests/ Learning disposition

What am I interested in studying?

Am I able to commit to learning this subject and put in effort to excel?

Am I interested in what the subject has to offer?

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“WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHENCHOOSING MY SEC 3 SUBJECTCOMBINATION?”

Strengths

What subjects am I good at?

Am I good with numbers?

Am I strong in my language?

Am I able to recall information easily?

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“WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHENCHOOSING MY SEC 3 SUBJECTCOMBINATION?”Post-Secondary Education Options and Aspirations

What do I want to study after secondary school?

Are there any pre-requisites for the course that I’m interested in pursuing in the future?

What do I want to do in the world of work?

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SOME MAY THINK…

“Some subjects are easier than others.”

“It is easier to score for some subjects.”

Each subject is rigorous in its own right and demands commitment and effort.

All have formative and summative assessments and deadlines.

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SOME MAY THINK…

“It is better to choose subjects that give me more options.”

“It is better to take more subjects.”

It is better to choose subjects based on your aptitude, strengths and learning disposition.

There are different topics/texts and the assessments are more rigorous in Upper Secondary.

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SOME MAY THINK…

“I should take the same subject combination as my friends so that we will be in the same class.”

Do not simply “go with the crowd” or “follow your friend(s)”.

It is good to choose a subject combination that allow you to excel.

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IMPORTANT DATES

• Subject Option Form – Mid October

• Online Keying in of Subject Option – 24 October

• Streaming Exercise – 26 October

• Release of Streaming Results – 3 November

–Results will be published on School Website & School Noticeboard

Thank You!

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