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Briefing forSec 3E Subject Combinations

8 and 15 July 2020

Guiding Principles for Sec 3 Subject Allocation

oTo enable all students to be given subjects that will allow and prepare them to progress to the next higher level, that is, JC, CI, Polytechnic and ITE (Higher Nitec)

oBased on students’ ability (appropriate level of challenge), aptitude, interest and aspirations for post-secondary education

oBased on school resources and students’ take-up rate (viable size).

Criteria for allocation of

Sec 3 subjects

•Students’ Choices

•Merit - Overall Performance (Combined results)

•School resources

2021 Subject Combination for

Sec 3 Express

• All Sec 3E students must take at least 6 subjects and up to 7 subjects

• Must offer the following subjects(a) English Language(b) Mother Tongue [HCL, CL, CL(B), TL, TL (B), ML, ML(B)](c) Mathematics(d) A Science subject(e) Combined Humanities

• Please note that not all the electives listed may be offered in 2021. The offering of the electives is dependent on the school’s resources and students’ take-up rate.

2021 Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express

(subjected to changes)

GROUP: 7 SUBJECTS Subject

1 English English English

2 Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue

3 Maths Maths Maths

4 Combined Humanities(SS/Geo) or(SS/Hist) or

(SS/Lit)

Combined Humanities(SS/Geo) or(SS/Hist) or

(SS/Lit)


(SS/Lit)

5 Pure Chemistry Pure Chemistry Combined Science(Chem/Phy) or

(Chem/Bio)

6 Pure Physics Pure Biology Art / Design & Technology /

Food & Nutrition7 Additional Maths Additional Maths /

Principles of AccountsAdditional Maths / History1 /

Geography1 / Literature1 / Principles of Accounts

1Students cannot opt for (Pure Geo with SS/Geo) or (Pure Hist with SS/Hist) or (Pure Lit with SS/Lit)

2021 Subject Combination for Sec 3 Express

(subjected to changes)

GROUP: 6 SUBJECTS Subject

1 English English English English English

2 Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

4 Combined Humanities(SS/Geo) or(SS/Hist) or

(SS/Lit)


(SS/Lit)


(SS/Lit)


(SS/Lit)


(SS/Lit)

5 CombinedScience

(Chem/Phy) or(Chem/Bio)

CombinedScience


CombinedScience


CombinedScience


CombinedScience


6 Art Design & Technology

Food & Nutrition

Principles of Accounts

Additional Maths

Online Student Interest Survey

The purpose is for Sec 2 students to put in your choices at mid-year.

This is not the final selection for your subject combination. At the endof this academic year, you will be asked to choose your final preferred subject combinations for 2021.

All Sec 2 students are required to register his/her options online via the website https://sgs.schoolhub.sg from 16 July (Thu), 12 pm to 20 July (Mon), 5 pm.

Each student is required to indicate his/her preferred 6 choices, in order of preference, with the endorsement of his/her parent.

Students will be provided with a username and password, to be kept confidential and not to lose the username as well as password.

Submission of 2021 Sec 3 Subject Combinations Options (Mid-Year)

https://sgs.schoolhub.sg/

Upper Sec Combined Science

(Compulsory)

Why study Science?So that you will be able to…..

Understand what’s happening around you

Why study Science?

So that you will be able to…..

Evaluate whether claims are true

Why study Science?So that you will be able to…..

Solve real world problems

(Combined Science)

• 5076 Science (Physics/Chemistry) OR

• 5078 Science (Chemistry/Biology)

Assessment Format (Combined Science)

Type of Paper Duration Marks Science discipline(s) Assessed

Multiple Choice 1 hour40

(20 for each)Both components

together

Structured and Free Response

1 hour 15 minutes

65Component 1(Chemistry)


1 hour 15 minutes

65Component 2 (Physics

or Biology)

PracticalExamination

1 hour 30 minutes

30(15 for each)

Both components together

Weighting of each Science discipline: 50%

Science (Chemistry) Syllabus (Compulsory)

Science (Physics) SyllabusChoice 1

Science (Biology) SyllabusChoice 2

• Compulsory subject• Choose wisely• Choose a Science combination that

you are interested in / will be helpful in the post-secondary course or career which you wish to pursue

• DO NOT be blindly influenced by your friends as everyone hasdifferent strengths, interests andcareer aspirations!

Upper Sec Combined Science

(Combined Science)

Elective Subject:

Pure Physics &

Pure Chemistry &

Pure Biology

Elective: Pure ScienceType of Paper Duration Marks Weighting Remarks

MultipleChoice

1 hour 40 30% ---


1 hour 45 minutes

80 50% Includes a 8 – 12 marks data-based question

requiring candidates to interpret, evaluate or

solve problems using a stem of information.

End-of-course (EOC)

PracticalAssessment

1 hour 50 minutes

40 20% ---

Features of the End-of-course (EOC) Practical Assessment

Reorganisation of skill sets with progression and alignment to skill sets at A-Level

Strengthening of foundational skill sets MMO, PDO, ACE emphasizing on analytical and evaluation skills, and balancing the demand of Planning

Emphasis on the thinking behind the doing and use of real-world contexts, where appropriate

Elective: Pure Science

GCE ‘O’ Level EOC Practical Assessment


Skill Set Weighting

MMOManipulation,

Measurement and Observation

85%PDOPresentation of

Data and Observation

ACEAnalysis,

Conclusions andEvaluation

P Planning 15%

Manipulation, Measurement and Observation (MMO)

Candidates should be able to:

set up apparatus correctly by following written instructions or diagrams

use common laboratory apparatus and techniques to collect data and make observations

describe and explain how apparatus and techniques are used correctly

make and record accurate observations with good details and measurements to an appropriate degree of precision

make appropriate decisions about measurements or observations


Examples of MMO questions:

• Explain how you ensure that the metre ruler is kept horizontal.• Why is it important to set up a fiducial line?• Why is it necessary to measure the time taken for 20 oscillations to

determine the period of the pendulum?

• Describe how you ensured your value for the voltmeter reading is accurate.

• Explain why it was necessary to add excess copper(II) oxide.• Explain why it is necessary to stir the mixture in the styrofoam cup

before measuring the highest temperature reached.


Presentation of Data and Observation (PDO)


present all information in an appropriate form

manipulate measurements effectively for analysis

present all quantitative data to an appropriate number of decimal places / significant figures


Examples of PDO questions:

• Measure h, l and d for each position of the slit plate.• Write appropriate headings in the top row of Table 4.1.• Record all of your results in Table 4.1.• For each of your measurements, calculate 𝑑

𝑙and record your

answers in Table 4.1.

• Plot a graph of l against h. Draw a line/curve of best fit.• Record your titration results in the space provided, repeating the

titration as many times as you consider necessary to achieve consistent results.


Analysis, Conclusions and Evaluation (ACE)


analyse and interpret data or observations appropriately in relation to the task

draw conclusion(s) from the interpretation of experimental data or observations and underlying principles

make predictions based on their data and conclusions

identify significant sources of errors and explain how they affect the results

state and explain how significant sources of errors (including experimental procedures) may be overcome / improved as appropriate


Examples of ACE questions:

• State two reasons why P is not equal to the power of the candle flame.

• Describe one difficulty you experienced in obtaining an accurate value for the angle θ. Suggest an improvement to overcome this difficulty.

• Use your results to suggest how the temperature change from the start to the end of the experiment could have affected your results.

• The mass of the given sample metal is 50 g. Predict and explain if there will be any change in the experimental results if a metal sample of 100 g is used instead.


Planning (P)


Identify key variables for a given question / problem

Outline an experimental procedure to investigate the question / problem

Describe how the data should be used in order to reach a conclusion

Identify the risks of the experiment and state precautions that should be taken to keep risks to a minimum


Examples of P questions:

• A student observed that different glass materials bends light to different extent when light passes through them. Plan an experiment to compare the extent to which light bends in the glass materials.

• Plan an experiment to investigate how the depth of a nail in a piece of wood is related to the height of dropping a weight onto it.

• Outline a method to determine whether the antacid tablet contains the mass of citric acid as stated on the box.


Elective: Pure Chemistry Syllabus

Elective:Pure Physics Syllabus

Elective: Pure Biology Syllabus

Pure Science versusCombined Science

Breadth of syllabus

Depth of syllabus

Demand of assessment questions

Format of Theoretical Assessment

Format of Practical Assessment

Pure Science versusCombined Science

Type of Paper

Pure Science Combined Science

Duration Marks Duration Marks

MultipleChoice

1 hour 40 ~30 minutes 20


1 hour 45 minutes

801 hour 15 minutes

65

PracticalAssessment

1 hour 50 minutes

40 ~45 minutes 15


Learning Dispositions needed:

• Perseverance

• Resilience

• Passion

• Diligence

• Commitment

• Grit

• Pure Science is not a compulsory subject to enter Junior College

• It will provide stronger foundations for Science based courses in Junior College

• Choose wisely

• Choose an elective subject that you are interested in / will be helpful in the post-secondary course or career which you wish to pursue

• DO NOT be blindly influenced by your friends as everyone has different strengths, interests and career aspirations!


Upper Sec

Combined Humanities

(Compulsory)

B. OptionalPure Humanities

GeographyStudents will take SS/Hist or SS/Lit

HistoryStudents will take SS/Geog or SS/Lit

Literature in EnglishStudents will take SS/Geo or SS/Hist

A. CompulsoryComb Humanities

with Elective

Social Studies (SS)Literature

GeographyHistory

Humanities

Geography

Elective Geography Physical Geography

Living with Tectonic Hazards Variable Weather and Changing Climate

Human Geography Global Tourism Food Resources

Geography

Pure Geography Physical Geography

Coast Living with tectonic hazards Variable weather and changing climate

Human Geography Global tourism Food Resources Health and diseases

Why study Geography

•Builds on students’ experiences and prior knowledge to examine the physical and human phenomena found on Earth and their complex interactions and patterns

•Helps students acquire a range of knowledge and skills to understand and explain the physical and human phenomena

Why study Geography

•Equips students to become confident people who are able to contribute in everyday conversations about world issues

•Equips students with skills of gathering and analysing information

•Develops in students an inquiring mind to seek answers to issues affecting our lives

Relevance of Geography

History

Elective History•Modern World History (Europe and Asia-Pacific)

* Singapore History is not included in the syllabus

Modern World HistoryHistory at Sec 3 (Elective)1. What was the impact of World War I on Europe?

• Treaty of Versailles and its impact• League of Nations and reasons for its weakness• Disarmament efforts and impact on the world• Recovery of Germany after World War I

2. How did Stalin rise to power in Communist Russia?• Reasons for Stalin’s rise to power in 1929• Impact of Stalin’s rule in the 1930s and 1940s

3. How did Hitler rise to power in Nazi Germany?• Reasons for Hitler’s rise to power in 1932• Impact of Hitler’s rule in the 1930s and 1940s

Modern World HistoryHistory at Sec 3 (Elective)4. How did Fascism arise in Japan?

• Reasons for rise of Fascism and Militarism in the 1930s• Impact of Fascism in Japan in the 1930s

5. Why did World War II break out in Europe?• Reasons for outbreak of war in Europe in 1939• Reasons for Germany’s defeat in Europe in 1945

Modern World History

History at Sec 4 and 5 (Elective)6. Why did World War II break out in Asia-Pacific?

• Reasons for outbreak of war in Asia-Pacific in 1941• Reasons for Japan’s defeat in Asia-Pacific in 1945

7. How did the Cold War change the modern world?• Causes of the Cold War in Europe and Asia after 1945• Reasons for the end of the Cold War in 1989• Reasons for end of Communist Soviet Union in 1991

The Making of the Contemporary World Order (1870s–1991)

Pure History• Unit 1 – European Dominance and Expansion in the late 19th

century

• Unit 2 – The World in Crisis • Unit 3 – Bi-Polarity and the Cold War • Unit 4 – Decolonisation and Emergence of Nation-States

What are the skills you can acquire through History/Geography?

Critical thinking skills• Ability to evaluate evidence• Exercise sound reasoning to arrive at reasoned

conclusionsCommunication skills• Generating and sharing of perspectives and opinions• Engaging in debates about comparative significanceLanguage and writing skills• Ability to formulate arguments and construct explanations

effectively

Other lifelong skills:• Acquire knowledge of global issues and current affairs

• Develop maturity by understanding how the world works and why certain decisions are made, with historical empathy

• Appreciate and value multiple perspectives• Understand ambiguity and exercise sound evaluation across different situations

What are the skills you can acquire through History/ Geography?

Higher Order Skills for JCs and Polytechnics

• Inquiry and Research Skills for Inquiry-based projects

•Presentations•Class Discussions•Argumentative Essays in General Paper•Training in critical thinking and sound reasoning

What kind of jobs can you expect as a Humanities student?

•Most public sector (civil service) jobs require: • Good writing• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities• In-depth understanding of current affairs• Ability to manage and appreciate differing perspectives

•Companies with global operations (e.g. Shell, Mitsubishi, Ernst & Young) require:

• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities• In-depth understanding of current affairs• Capability to appreciate differing contexts across

countries and cultures


• Employment opportunities will be available in Ministries such as:• Security: Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Defence• Social: Education, Social & Family Development, Culture,

Community & Youth• Economic: Transport, National Development, Finance

• Government Statutory Boards• People’s Association, National Heritage Board & the

museums, National Library Board, the polytechnics and the universities

• Embassies in Singapore and overseas

• Private sector• Business Services: Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising,

Tourism Management, Mass Communication, Human Resource

• Corporations: SIA, Shell, Mitsubishi, Ernst & Young, Ogilvy, etc.

Ms Elizabeth Tan FounderHeatwave Shoes

Mr Alvin KohDiplomat

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mrs Julia HangDirector for Corporate CommunicationPress Secretary to MinisterMinistry of National Development


Literature in EnglishSyllabus 2274/02

& Literature in English 2065

Literature as a Discipline involves:

• critical analysis of purposeful and creative use of language

• active construction of meaning• making connections• reflection on current and

timeless issues

• socio-cultural sensitivity and awareness

• global outlook• critical thinking skills

Aims of the Literature Syllabus

To enable students to:

• discover the joys of reading Literature;• appreciate the aesthetic value of language;• engage personally with a variety of texts and draw

connections between self, texts and the world;

• articulate perceptive and analytical thinking;• explore how the elements of different genres

function to achieve specific effects; and

• appreciate the importance of contexts in which literary texts are written and understood.

Text for 2020 and 2021Literature 2274/02 & 2065/01

“Each story invites readers to enter into the world of marginal yet strangely familiar figures, to explore the possibilities of empathy, and thus to see familiar landscapes in a new light.” —Philip Holden, editor

These stories are set in disparate locations in Singapore, ranging from landed properties to migrant worker dormitories, and speak of struggles and persistence. And love.

Extracted from https://www.ethosbooks.com.sg/products/hook-and-eye-stories-from-the-margins

The Glass Menagerie is a memory play, about a mother’s wish for survival, a son’s wish for freedom, and daughter’s wish for love and acceptance. Set in 1930s, in an American city in the grips of The Great Depression, this is a play that re-examines family ties, and individual dreams and desires in an uncaring society.

Text for 2020 and 2021Literature 2065/2

LITERATURE 2274/02

LITERATURE 2065

What Can I Expect if I Choose to Take Up Literature?

You are cool!

Holistic and Experiential Learning

• Camps, theatre trips and creative writing modules

Critical Thinking and Analysis

• Lessons based on the how and why of responding to texts.• Responding critically and justifying one’s own analysis.

Qualifying Criteria for Literature

• Participation in Advanced Literature would be an advantage

• Keen Readers (must not be afraid of heavy reading)

• Ability to think and write critically

What are some careers Literature students find themselves in?

• Teaching• Liberal Arts (drama, performance arts)• Arts and Theatre Management• Law• Marketing and Advertising• Journalism• Film and Media Industries (Movie and Television, and Print)• Creative Industries (App development, web-based writing, and game

design)

And any future careers that includes reading, writing and creativity.

Stories from your Seniors

Taking lit has allowed me to pursue the craziest things in life, and to appreciate the different people and situations I meet. Currently working in the media industry which I’ve never thought I would thrive in, Literature is an all rounded subject that taught me skills that I continue to apply today.

Joslyn Seahpioneer E.Lit batch of 2014worked at MissTamChiak.comreading Business at SMU

Rachel & Elizabeth, currently struggling with Literature in Catholic

JC because O Lit was ‘too easy’

To Be or Not to Be… Any Questions???

Additional Mathematics(Elective Subject)

Elective Subject: Additional Mathematics

Paper Duration Description Marks Weighting

Paper 1 2h 15m There will be 9 - 11 questions of varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.

90 50%

Paper 2 2h 15m There will be 9 - 11 questions of varying marks and lengths.

Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.

90 50%

Scheme of Assessment for O-Level Additional Mathematics

Syllabus Organisation


Difference between

Elementary Mathematics Additional Mathematics

Compulsory for all pupils Only for pupils with aptitude

(ability) and interest in advanced

mathematics

Syllabus covers basic mathematics Syllabus includes abstract (more

challenging content) mathematics

Covers wide range of topics:

Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,

Statistics, Trigonometry etc.

Specialized topics, focusing more

on Algebra

Working for questions is much

shorter

Working for questions is much

longer

Sample Question 1

Sample Question 2

Sample Question 3

1. Add Maths is not a required subject to enter Polytechnics or Junior Colleges

2. However, Add Maths will provide good grounding forengineering courses in Polytechnics and Arts courses in JC.

3. Add Maths will be critical for JC (Sci Courses – Maths C)


Art

(Elective Subject)

21st century prospects

Visual LiteracyCritical and Inventive Thinking Confident Person

Visual Communication & Design

Ultimately ‘O’ level art is designed to build the fundamentals of your ARTISTIC SKILLS & PORTFOLIO

for tertiary studies

Not merely to be an artist, one is trained to have multi-artistic skills for the future

Elective Subject: Art

SGS ART LEARNING Beyond classroom learning1) NAFA/ LASALLE Open House2) Museums learning journeys3) Nanyang Polytechnic IDM day4) Art workshops with artists5) Competitions

SGS ART ACHIEVEMENTS1) 2014 - 2018 Bi-annual SYF Art Exhibition2) 2014 - 2018 Annual Art Exhibited at AMK Library3) 2017 Yellowren Arts Festival – Honourable Mention4) 2017 Make The Change (MTC) Competition – Best Design and Most Creative5) 2018 Make the Change (MTC) Competition – Judges Choice Award

ARTIST

ANIMATOR

FASHION DESIGNER

PHOTO-GRAPHER

INTERIORDESIGNER

ARCHITECT

CURATOR

ART TEACHER

FUTURE PROSPECTSLocal Art Related

Occupations

ART DIRECTOR

Credits to: http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/12/18/singaporean-roger-lee-lights-hit-disney-movie-frozen

“…Mr Lee is particularly proud of adding his touch on a 22-second sequence where the ice palace is bathed in a sea of red as Queen Elsa struggles to suppress her powers of conjuring ice and snow... “... I was lucky enough to light the entire sequence myself. Usually for such long sequences, you have a few artists working on it," said Mr Lee, a graduate of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Film, Sound and Video course.

”

Ex-Student: Arvin’s Journey (Poly Yr 2)

I'm studying digital animation in Singapore Poly :)

Secondary art education helped me in creating my portfolio for presentation to my course lecturers as well as prepared me with the foundations of art (EOA) such perspective drawing, shadings and shadows.

My lessons related to art are conducted in 3 different locations. A computer lab for when we do ‘maya’, our 3-d modelling module, as well as photoshop. Then we have traditional animation where we learn to animate like Miyazaki. It's held in a place we call the forge (refer to image on the right).

We are trained to be pipeline production workers similar to how in the production of a movie, there's the pre production, production and post production. Careers are found in production houses who do animations for almost anything there's no specific. But then there are companies like Disney, Blue sky, Dreamworks they have an independent system that's different from standard production houses. Thus you have to be headhunted by their scouts or if you have a friend who can get you an internship.

This is a sum of what I know about my course and it's career insights. There's still quite abit more about the course that I am still in the midst of learning.

POLYTECHNICS WITH ART

RELATED COURSESNanyang Poly, Temasek Poly,

Ngee Ann Poly, Republic Poly

& Singapore Poly

E.g.: NYP: Digital Game Art & Design, TP: Diploma in Comm Design, Diploma in Interior Architecture Design, RP: Media Production & Design, SP: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, NP: Diploma in Arts Business Management

ART SCHOOLS &

ART COURSES

Lasalle courses:Diploma in AnimationDiploma in FashionDiploma in Fine ArtsDiploma in Interior Design etc.

NAFA courses:NAFA Foundation Program (After N’level)Diploma in Art Teaching (Scholarship)Diploma in Graphic DesignDiploma in FashionDiploma in Design etc.

Ex-Student: Liyana’s Journey (Admission to Nafa)

I am taking Fashion Design in NAFA and my lessons starts next week.

In order to qualify, I had to sit for admission tests. I sat for both Fine Arts and Fashion Design. During the tests I am expected to complete 3 task in 3 hours. I finalized on these two courses as I am interested to further my studies in either one. My journey during coursework has equipped me with the fundamentals of drawing figures and faces of people and being experimental with mediums.

Fine Arts – drew my hand in 3 different angles, referring to magazines as sources of inspiration to create another work and lastly, write a short write-up on the art pieces that I drew.

Fashion Design: I had to illustrate a gown, cocktail dress or street wear, sewing techniques & essay on personal style or career plans upon graduation.

I hope these breakdown is helpful for the juniors!

OUR REQUIREMENTS ?The following are the criteria we are looking for in a potential ART STUDENT…

Required AttitudeInterest/PassionCommitment (Time & Effort)Skillfulness (Can be trained) Curiosity and boldness (Open-minded)


Paper Weightage Requirement

Paper 1: Coursework 60% Compulsory

Paper 2: Drawing and

Painting

40% Choose one out

of the two papers

Paper 3: Study of

Visual Arts

‘O’ LEVEL ART EXAMINATION


Preparatory Work & Final Art Work

O level : 8 A2 prep workN level : 5 A2 prep work

Final art work

Final art work

Food and Nutrition

(Elective Subject)

Elective Subject:

Food and Nutrition [6087]

Lower Sec Upper Sec Subject Food and Consumer

Education Food and Nutrition

Subject Name

Where We work

Lower Sec Lesson TypeVenues Food Lab 1 [F01-03]

Food Lab 2 [F01-04]

Practical

Project Room [F01-05]-depending on class size

Computer Labs

Theory/ Coursework

Coursework

Aims and Objectives To provide students with knowledge and skills, and

inculcate in them positive attitudes that will empower them to make informed food and consumer choices in their daily life.

Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the nutrition and food management for healthy living.

Students are able to demonstrate several culinary skills and evaluate on products via food chemistry

Elective Subject:


2 years course of study: Upper Sec- Culinary Skills- Food Chemistry- Nutrition and Diseases - Food Technologies- Coursework Skills (Research, Analysis

and Evaluation)

Elective Subject:


Curriculum Time MOE recommendation:

Minimum 2.75 hours per week

Teaching Approaches•Problem –Based Learning to enhanceindependent learning

•Differentiated Instruction, e.g. online learning, learning journeys, competitions,videos, group activities, etc .

Elective Subject:


Achievements• Top 10 Finalist for Ichef [2014 - 2016 and

2018] • Collaboration with TOUCH Diabetes (2016

– 2019)• 4th Place for APS Challenge [2015]• Champion and 2nd Place for Lam Soon

Sandwich Making Competition (2014)• Champion for Truly Singapore Ice cream

Making competition by NYP and Swensens(2015)

• Champion for RGS Naturel Cook off (2014)• Champion for Lam Soon Sandwich Making

Competition (2014 - 2019)• Champion for APS Challenge Baking

Competition (2014)

Elective Subject:


Relevance in the Food Industry / Real World Context

A gist of students’ work

(Nutrition & Food Science)

AssessmentExam Component Nutrition & Food Science

‘O’ levels

Written Paper 40% [100 marks](2 hour paper)

Coursework 60%(50 pages)

Elective Subject:


Popular Courses in Polytechnic

(Nutrition & Food Science)

Polytechnic Course / Diplomas DPPNanyangPolytechnic

Food Science and Nutrition DPP: 11 pointsEL:3, Maths:3 F&N:3 and two other

Temasek Polytechnic

Food and Sciences/ Applied Science and NutritionBaking & Culinary SciencesConsumer Science and Technology Hospitality & Tourism Management

Republic Poly Biotechnology Sports, Health and Leisure Restaurants and Culinary OperationsHotel and Hospitality ManagementHealthcare Administration

Singapore Polytechnic

Food Science and TechnologyNutrition, Health and Wellness

ITE/ Other Options Organization CoursesITE Higher Nitec

• Hospitality Operations • Sports Management

Nitec• Applied Food Science • Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts• Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations• Nitec in Fitness Training• Nitec in Pastry & Baking

Shatec Culinary Sunrice Culinary

Elective Subject:


Design & Technology

Syllabus (7059)

(Elective Subject)

Aims of D&T

Design & Technology places great emphasison the discipline of design awareness,appreciation of function, aesthetics andtechnology in design.

It aims to promote problem solving designactivities and to develop appropriatetechnical and graphical skills to realizesolutions in design problems.

Subject content (D&T)

The subject content is organised into two sections, namely:

Section 1: DesignSection 2: Technology

Assessment (D&T)

Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting

1 Written Paper 2 hours 80 40 %

2 Design Project 22 weeks 60 60 %

Design Project

The design project comprises four components

-Design Journal-Presentation Board-Mock-up-Prototype

Design journal

Presentation boards

Prototype

Prototype Eligibility (D&T)

As this subject is primarily project-based over a duration of 20 weeks,

-Students must possess the perseverenceand diligence to engage in recurring problem-solving design activities.

-Students must be competent in drawingtechniques for design communication.

Career Prospects

Possible career opportunities in the following industries:

Art & Design (e.g. Product designer)

IT (e.g Web designer)

Construction (e.g Architect)

Manufacturing (e.g. Manufacturing Engineer)

Principles of Accounts(Elective Subject)

Accounting involves • the recording and processing of business transactions

• communicating of information to stakeholders. •evaluating business performance and facilitating decision-making.

Read, understand and analyse financial accounts

Strong Mathematics foundation is important, to manage complex mathematical tasks such as calculating depreciation and compound interest.

Hence, you will need to like numbers and love working with numbers, using calculators.

Principles of Accounts (POA)

Explain concepts and their application in real-world scenarios

Good command of English is required for theory questions.

Given a set of financial results, you will need to analyse them (e.g. give reasons and recommend measures for future).


Represent data accurately and meaningfully

Formats are involved, which require subject discipline

You need to know where to put specific numbers, understand data and represent them (e.g. your Chemistry marks are inserted into your Combined Science results, your EL oral marks are inserted into your EL results).


In summary, POA consists of 3 components:1. Format – under which subject do you insert your EL oral

marks information?

2. Mathematics – how do you calculate your overall EL marks?

3. English – explain reasons why you possibly did well and explain methods how can you improve your overall EL marks?


THANK YOU

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Briefing for Sec 3E Subject Combinations...Presentation of Data and Observation (PDO) Candidates should be able to: present all information in an appropriate form manipulate measurements