anderson secondary school links...pre-requisites for nus courses # students without h1 or h2 physics...
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OverviewNo. of subjects offered - 9 subjects, 8 subjects, 7 subjects
MOE’s Criterion for offering 10 ‘O’ Level Subjects
Score 9 Distinctions at Sec Three
Seek approval from MOE
2018 Compulsory Subjects9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub
1 English Language
2 Mother Tongue Language
3 A- Mathematics
4 Mathematics
2018 Subject Combination9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub
5Combined
Humanities
Social Studies + History Elective
OR
Social Studies + Malay Literature Elective
Social Studies + Geography Elective
9 Sub 8 Sub 7 Sub
6 Geography/History Geography/History/English Literature
Geography/History/English Literature
7 Chemistry Chemistry Science
8 Physics Physics
9 Biology
2018 Subject Combination
Sec 3 Subject Allocation Criteria(A)Based on ability and interest
(B) Ranking by calculated total based on
English (× 2 weighting)
Mathematics (× 2 weighting)
Science (× 2 weighting)
Other subjects (× 1 weighting)
(B) Minimum number of 20 students to form a class
(C) Subject to staff availability
To help your child select a suitable subject combination that will lead to a good GCE O-Level qualification, you may consider the following factors:
your child’s interests, strengths and career options; Your child’s ability to cope with the subject
combination; and requirement/criteria for courses at institutions of
higher learning
Admission Criteria for JCsL1R5 : 20 or less
L1 R5
Bonus Points (Max : 4 points)
English
HML
HCL
HTL
1 Humanities Subject
(Geography/Literature or
Combined Humanities)
1 Math/Science
1 Math/Science or
Humanities
2 other best Subjects
HMTL:
Passed (2 pts)
CCA :
A1/A2 (2 pts)
B3–C6 (1pt)
Computation of L1R5Category Subject Selection
1st Language English LanguageL1
Higher Mother Tongue Language*
Humanities Combined Humanities R1
R3
R4
R5
English Literature / Geography
Sciences / Mathematics
Mathematics
R2
Additional Mathematics
Biology (SPA)
Chemistry (SPA)
Physics (SPA)
Others Mother Tongue Language*
3rd Lang
*HMTL & MTL cannot both be used in the same computation
Subject Grade Selection Points
L1 R1R2 & R3
R4 & R5
English Language A1 1
Higher Chinese Language A2
Combined Humanities A2
Geography A1 1
Mathematics A1 1
Additional Mathematics A1 1
Physics (SPA) A2
Chemistry (SPA) A1 1
Chinese Language (in Sec 3) A1 1
L1R5 6
Implication of failing English or Mother Tongue
Conditional Admission to JCs• D7 to F9 for English but L1R5 of 15 or better
• E8 or F9 for CL/ML/TL but L1R5 of 15 or better
Repeat O-Level EL or CL/ML/TL at JC1
Must pass to be promoted to JC2
Admission Criteria for POLYTECHNICS
EL R2 = Relevant 2 Subjects: B2
English Technology Courses
Math & Science
Business-Related Courses
Math
Humanities
Principles of Accounts
Best 2 Subjects
ELR2B2 : 26 or less
R2 for Polytechnic CoursesGroup
Business-Related Courses
Technology Courses Science-based Courses
1st Group ofRelevantSubjects
Mathematics Additional Mathematics
2nd Group ofRelevantSubjects
ArtCombined HumanitiesGeographyLiterature in EnglishLiterature in Malay
BiologyChemistryPhysicsCombined Science
Biology Combined Science Physics
2 other best subjects
Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects Any 2 other subjects
Subjects Offered at AndersonPhysics
Chemistry
Biology
Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Science (Biology/Chemistry)
Pure Sciences
Combined Sciences
Sec 3 cohort in 2017Subject Combination Number of Students
Triple Science(Phy + Chem + Bio) 58
Double Science(Phy + Chem)(Bio + Chem)
90
Combined Science(Phy/Chem)(Bio/Chem)
36
General Topics of StudyPhysics Chemistry Biology
Measurement Experimental Chemistry Principles of Biology
Newtonian Mechanics Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry
Maintenance and Regulation of Life Processes
Thermal Physics Chemistry of Reactions Continuity of Life
Waves Periodicity Man and his Environment
Electricity Atmosphere
Magnetism Organic Chemistry
General Aims of the Science SyllabusFor our students to:
become confident citizens in a technological world
recognise the usefulness and limitations of scientific methods
appreciate the applicability of Science in everyday life
be suitably prepared for studies beyond Ordinary Level
Assessment ObjectivesStudents will be assessed on:
knowledge with understanding
handling information and solving problems
experimental skills and investigations
Pure SciencePaper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting
1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 30%
2 Structured and Free Response 1 hr 45 min 80 50%
3 Practical 1 hr 50 min 40 20%
Combined SciencePaper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting
1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 20%
2 Structured and Free Response(Physics)
1 hr 15 min 65 32.5%
3 Structured and Free Response(Chemistry)
1 hr 15 min 65 32.5%
4 Structured and Free Response(Biology)
1 hr 15 min 65 32.5%
5 Practical 1 hr 50 min 30 15%
Pre-Requisites for NUS Courses
# Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have an O Level pass
in Physics or its equivalent and would be required to take Physics bridging modules.
*Additional requirements depending on specific subject
Course Pre-requisites
Engineering (common)# H2 pass in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry
Environmental Engineering#,
Chemical Engineering# H2 pass in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Medicine, Dentistry H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics.
Science*Pass in any two of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry,
Computing, Physics and Mathematics.
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;
Aims of Teaching Syllabus
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.
Aims of Teaching Syllabus
A student who has completed Literature will:be able to critically and independently read, analyse and appreciate literary texts; be able to develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to literary texts and others’ views; andread and appreciate works from different parts of the world and from the three literary genres.
Desired Student Outcomes
Enhances a student’s reading and writing skills
Enhances a student’s ability to think critically
Explore issues of conflict and a range of human desires that contribute to such conflict.
Encourage an understanding of ethical and social issues, prompting students to develop an awareness of the world they live in.
Benefits of Studying Literature
Students may choose to take one of the following:(a) Literature in English (Syllabus 2065) [Pure Literature](b) Literature in English Elective (Syllabus 2267) [Literature Elective]
What are the similarities and differences between these 2 options?
Pure Literature Literature Elective
Prose: One novel in its entirety; or a range of short stories
Text: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Prose: One novel in its entirety; or a range of short stories
Text: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide range of prose texts and poems from Singapore and other parts of the world
Text: Mining for Meaning
Drama: One play in its entirety.
Text: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Unseen Prose & Poetry: A wide range of prose texts and poems from Singapore and other parts of the world
Text: Mining for Meaning
** Students taking Literature Elective are not required to sit for the Drama Paper.
Content Specifications
Pure Literature Literature Elective
Paper 1: Prose & Unseen Texts (1 hr 40 minutes [50%] )Section A: Prose (The Joy Luck Club) [25%]• 1 passage-based question and 2 essay questions –
choose 1 [25%]
Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry [25%]• 1 question on an unseen prose extract & 1 question
on an unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]
Paper 4: Prose & Unseen Texts (1 hr 40 minutes [50%] )Section A: Prose (The Joy Luck Club) [25%]• 1 passage-based question and 2 essay questions –
choose 1 [25%]
Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry [25%]• 1 question on an unseen prose extract & 1 question
on an unseen poem – choose 1 [25%]
Paper 2: Drama (1 hr 30 minutes [50%] ) (Julius Caesar)• 1 passage-based question – must answer [25%]• 2 essay questions – choose 1 [25%]
Paper 1 : Social Studies Component
O-Level Assessment
Relevance of Humanities in Today’ World
“Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills are invaluable benefits of a
humanities education
“Few history graduates work in jobswhere they call themselves historians,but the skills they acquire are offundamental importance in manyoccupations, and people trained inhistory have found success in a widevariety of professions. Historians learnhow to ask questions, locate andanalyze information and developanswers, write effectively, formulatecoherent arguments and makesuccessful presentations”.
1st Humanities Subject (compulsory) 2nd Humanities Subject (bychoice)
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 1 & 2
Humanities: Social Studies
Humanities: History Geography
OR Literature in English
Humanities: Geography History
OR Literature in English
Humanities: Literature in English/Malay
Geography OR
History
Humanities Subjects
Humanities: Social Studies 2272/01 or 2273/01Being Rooted, Living Global
Issue(s) Inquiry Focus & Guiding Question
Exploring Citizenship and Governance
Working for the good of society: Whose responsibility is it?
Living in a Diverse Society
Living in a diverse society: Is harmony achievable?
Being Part of a Globalised World
Being part of a globalised world:Is it necessarily good?
• to imbue students with the skills of critical inquiry, investigation and reflection
• to develop critical and creative thinking in students
• to examine issues in society, locally and globally
Humanities: Social StudiesBeing Rooted, Living Global
Humanities: SS paper (2272/01) or (2773/01):
Assessment:◦ Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 35m
1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts◦ Section B (Structured-Response Questions) - 15m
1 compulsory question with 2 sub-parts
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Humanities Geography: 2272/02
THEMES / TOPICS
Themes Physical / Human Geography
1 Our Dynamic Planet (physical)- Living with Tectonic Hazards- Variable Weather and Changing Climate
2 Our Changing World (human)- Global Tourism- Food Resources
3 Geographical Skills & Investigation- Topographical Map Reading Skills- Geographical Data & Techniques- Geographical Investigations
Humanities: GY Paper (2272/02): ◦ Our Dynamic Planet (physical geography)
◦ Our Changing World (human geography)
◦ Geographical Skills & Investigation
Assessment:◦ Section A (Structured Questions) - 13m
Choose 1 from 2 questions
◦ Section B (Structured Questions) - 12mChoose 1 from 2 questions
◦ Section C (Structured Questions) - 25mChoose 1 from 2 questions
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Humanities Geography
Humanities History: 2273/02 European Dominance & Challenges, 1900s–1945
THEMES / TOPICS
The World in Crisis Bi-polarity & the Cold War
Impact of World War I in Europe Cold War & the Bi-polar World Order
Stalin’s Soviet Union Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe
Hitler’s Germany Reasons for the end of the Cold War
Outbreak of World War II in Europe
Germany’s defeat in World War II
Outbreak of World War II in the Pacific
Japan’s defeat in World War II
Humanities: History The Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1900s – 1991
Humanities: HY Paper (2273/02): European Dominance and Challenges, 1900s–1945
◦ The World in Crisis
◦ Bi-Polarity and the Cold War
Assessment:◦ Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 30m
1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts
◦ Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20mChoose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Geography (Paper 1): 2236/01
THEMES / TOPICS
Themes Physical / Human Geography
1Geographical Skills & Investigation- Topographical Map Reading Skills- Geographical Data & Techniques- Geographical Investigations
2 Coasts
3 Global Tourism
GeographyGY Paper 1 (2236/02): ◦ Geographical Investigation
◦ Coasts
◦ Global Tourism
Assessment:◦ Section A (Structured Question) - 25m
1 compulsory question
◦ Section B (Structured Questions) - 25mChoose 1 from 2 questions
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Geography (Paper 2): 2236/02THEMES / TOPICS
Themes Physical / Human Geography
1 Living with Tectonic Hazards
2 Variable Weather & Climate Change
3 Food Reources
4 Health & Diseases
GY Paper 2 (2236/02): ◦ Living with Tectonic Hazards
◦ Variable Weather & Climate Change
◦ Food Resources
◦ Health & Diseases
Assessment:◦ Section A (Structured Questions) - 25m
Choose 1 from 2 questions
◦ Section B (Structured Questions) - 25mChoose 1 from 2 questions
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Geography
History (Paper 1): 2174/01European Dominance & Challenges, 1870s–1945
THEMES / TOPICS
European Dominance & Expansion in the late 19th century
The World in Crisis
Overview of European colonisation of Southeast Asia
Impact of World War I in Europe
British colonial rule in Malaya Stalin’s Soviet Union
Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia Hitler’s Germany
Outbreak of World War II in Europe
Germany’s defeat in World War II
Outbreak of World War II in the Pacific
Japan’s defeat in World War II
HistoryThe Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1870s – 1991
HY Paper 1 (2174/01): European Dominance and Challenges, 1870s–1945
◦ European Dominance & Expansion in the late 19th century
◦ The World in Crisis
Assessment:◦ Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 30m
1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts
◦ Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20mChoose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
History (Paper 2): 2174/02The Bi-Polar World Order, 1945–1991
THEMES / TOPICS
Bi-polarity & the Cold War Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States
Cold War & the Bi-polar World Order Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States in Southeast Asia
Manifestation of the Cold War outside Europe Case Study of Malaya
Reasons for the end of the Cold War Case Study of Indonesia
• engaging students actively in historical enquiry so as to develop them into confident, self-directed, critical and reflective thinkers
• equipping them with the necessary historical knowledge, understanding, dispositions and skills to understand the present and contribute actively and responsibly as local and global citizens
HistoryThe Making of the Contemporary World Order, 1870s – 1991
•HY Paper 2 (2174/02): The Bi-Polar World Order, 1945–1991–Bi-Polarity and the Cold War
–Decolonisation & Emergence of Nation States
•Assessment:– Section A (Source-Based Case Study) - 30m
1 compulsory question with 5 sub-parts
– Section B (Structured Essay Questions) - 20mChoose 1 from 3 questions, each with 2 sub-parts
•Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Academic Rigour: Assessment Modes
Formative Assessment
Mini research projects,
Oral presentations of investigations/decision-making,
Reports on surveys, field trips, laboratory experiment, Scrapbooks, Charts/concertinas, Models, Debates, Critiques, Metaphors, Mind Maps & other graphic organisers, Reflections, Journals, Peer Assessment/ Self-Assessment, Blogs/ Glogs, Performance Task, Graded homework/assignment, Comprehension
Summative Assessment
CA1
SA1
CA2
SA2
Prelim
Relevance of Humanities: Post - SecondaryL1R5: For JC Course
L1 First Language – English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Malay (Special Programme) / Chinese (Special Programme) / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 2 – Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3 – Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Mathematics / Science / Malay (Special Programme) / Chinese (Special Programme) / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 4 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA and Religious Knowledge
Relevant Subject 5 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA and Religious Knowledge
ELR2B2: For Polytechnic
L1 English
R2
Art/Art & Design Business Studies
Humanities Commerce Commercial Studies Economics
Geography Higher Art Higher Music
History Intro to Enterprise Development Literature in English Literature in Chinese Literature in Malay Literature in Tamil Media Studies (English) Media Studies (Chinese) Music
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA