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SEC 3 OPTIONS FOR SCIENCE

(EXPRESS)

OPTIONS

Science Combination Remarks

2 Pure Sciences

- Chemistry and Physics

• Most challenging

• Needs to score A1 in Science and

Math, and do well in EL, Humanities

Pure Science + Comb.Science

- Biology + Sc(Phy/Chem)

• If interested in Biology

• Involves 3 Science disciplines

Combined Science

- Science(Phy/Chem)

• Generally easier to score quality

grades

• Will be able to do one other subject,

namely, POA, D&T, F&N, Art

Pure Sciences Science (Phy/Chem)

Contents One discipline 2 disciplines; about 75% of contents of

pure subject

Grading 100% of one discipline 50% of Sc Physics50% of Sc Chem

Written Exam

80% of totalLess recall questions

More application questions, including

data-based questions

85% of totalMore recall questions

Less application questions

Practical Exam

20% of total 15% of total

Pure Sciences Science (Phy/Chem)

SPA (20%)3 Assessments throughout

2 years

One Practical Exam(15%)

– End of Sec 4- Performing & Observing- Analysing- Planning Investigations(involves checklist for assessing skills)

One question each for Physics and Chemistry

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Candidates will be assessed in the following skill sets:

Skill Set 1 Performing and Observing - perform an experiment using familiar apparatus, materials and

techniques safely and methodically- make relevant and accurate observations or measurements- record results in an appropriate manner

Skill Set 2 Analysing- process results, - identify and comment on a key source of error- draw conclusions consistent with obtained results

Skill Set 3 Planning- analyse a practical problem and produce an appropriate

procedure for the investigation

SCHOOL-BASED SCIENCE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

How to decide ?

1. Ability in Science

2. Interest in Science

3. Career choice

4. Post-secondary options