Curriculum Information

Summer 2017-18

Year 10

Non Mihi, Non Tibi, Sed Nobis

Coordinated Science Double Award (Mr. Anthony Binger)

The IGCSE course continues this term as we build upon concepts studied earlier. We have made

good progress in Chemistry and Physics and it is now up to the students to review the topics

covered and consolidate their learning by making good use of the textbooks provided and the

resources uploaded onto Edmodo. In terms of content our focus will be mainly on Biology as we

continue our study of nutrition and then look at the major topics of respiration and transport.

English (Mr. Michael Hayes and Ms. Leanne Evans)

This term the pupils are approaching their final piece of coursework for their IGCSE English Literature qualification. To ensure success, the texts chosen will also appear on Paper 1, the IGCSE examination in Year 11. The pupils are studying a short story collection named ‘Stories for Ourselves.’ The pupils will be reading these texts, completing comprehension activities, and analysing the language used. In addition the pupils will be expected to understand the social and historical context of each text, essentially what influenced each writer.

Business Studies (Ms. Lily Ho)

During the Summer term, students will learn all about sources of finance and basic

accounting. They will learn how to produce a Profit and Loss Account, Break Even

analysis, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Forecasts. In addition they will also investigate

where companies can get sources of finance to support or expand their businesses and

make reasonable judgments on which sources of finance would be most suitable for any

given situation.

Pure Science (Ms. Nellie Wong-Biology , Mr. John Foo-Physics and Chemistry)

In Biology, students will be focusing on 3 more topics in the last term. On the Excretion topic, they

would be learning about the functions of kidneys and how they are adapted to remove urea from

our body. This is followed by a large topic on the Nervous and Hormonal System in our bodies and

how our bodies regulate the internal environment, specifically on maintaining body temperature

and blood glucose level. Last but not least would be focusing on the different kind of drugs and the

harmful effects if abusing drugs.

In Chemistry, students will be studying ‘Redox reactions’ and their definition, methods, examples, and to know some oxidising and reducing agents. They will be learning about conductors and insulators, and the principles, reactions, examples and uses of electrolysis in ‘Electricity and chemical change’. Students will be investigating the energy changes in reactions, energy from fuels, batteries, and reversible reactions in ‘Energy changes, and reversible reaction’ too. Further on, students will be learning ‘Reaction Rates’ which includes the rates of reaction and factors affecting the rates, catalysts and some photochemical reactions. Lastly, they will be exploring ‘Acids, bases, and salts’ including the properties and chemical reactions of acids and alkalis, and the methods of making salts.

In Physics, students will learn about ‘Forces and motion’ which includes speed, velocity and acceleration, interpreting motion graphs, forces, friction, mass and weight, momentum, vectors and centripetal force. In ‘Forces and pressure’, students will be introduced to some new terms and concepts such as moments and centre of mass. They will study about Hooke’s law, pressure in liquids and gases, and to solve some pressure problems. Lastly, they will be exploring ‘Electricity’ which includes some important quantities such as current, potential difference, and resistance. They will be learning how to differentiate some electrical components and symbols, and between series and parallel circuits too.

Extended Maths (Mr Shahrul Afzanizam and Ms. Yogeswari Boghan)

This term, students will be learning three main topics: Probability, matrices and transformations.

The textbook will be used extensively during lessons in order to ensure the students are well-

equipped with the knowledge and understanding. Apart from that, students will be exposed to

exam-typed questions taken from past IGCSE papers. This will greatly help students to build their

understanding and confidence in the Extended Maths course as part of their preparation for IGCSE

in 2019.

Global Perspectives (Ms. Lily Ho)

During the Summer term, students will use their skills that they have learnt in the previous two

terms to be able to complete their individual coursework. Students will choose one topic and write

a thesis paper, collating personal, national and global perspectives supported by reliable statistics

that they have found and recommending areas of improvement. This coursework is out of 60

marks and worth 30% of their IGCSE grade.

Additional Mathematics (Ms Yogeswari Boghan)

This term will begin with Simple Trigonometric identities and equations, Circular measure, Permutations and combinations, Binomial theorem and Vectors. Revision of the previous topics will be part of this term too. The students will be exposed to exam-typed questions and problem solving questions in order to brush up their knowledge and understanding, as well as to build their confidence in Additional Mathematics as part of their preparation for IGCSE.

Music (Ms. Ellie Saunders)

Performance: During this term the pupils will prepare two pieces for performance; one solo performance with or without a backing; and one ensemble performance. The pupils will be allocated 1 hour a week within school for preparation however they will be required to practice at home for at least 3 hours a week. Composition: Following on from last term’s minimalism composition, the pupils will spend one hour a week on a composition unit allowing them to develop their melody writing skills. We will explore techniques such as rhythmic and intervallic expansion and diminution, sequence, retrograde and inversion. Listening: The remaining hour of the week will be focused on section C of the exam and corresponding theory skills.

History (Mr David Geary)

This term will see the class continuing their study of the Cold War by examining the USA’s attempt

to contain the spread of communism during the Vietnam War. After this they will shift focus to the

USSR and look at four different case studies about how secure Soviet control in Eastern Europe

was between 1945-1989 and the eventual collapse of both this control and the USSR itself

between 1989 and 1991. They will then finish the year by contrasting events in Iraq and Iran

between 1950 and 1980. The class will also expand the types of source questions which they

practice in class as well being introduced to a source-based essay for the first time.

Geography (Mr. Jeffrey Elliott)

This term students will continue their learning about the natural world. We have completed the Tectonics, River & Coasts chapters from the unit and are now moving onto Weathering & Weather, Climate & Vegetation. After this students will begin the third unit of the course and focus an agriculture. Expectations remain as high as ever with students encouraged to revise subject material at home at least 3 nights a week. Case studies should attract the most attention for students’ revision as these questions make up a large section of the IGCSE Content Exam.

Mandarin as a 1st Language (Mrs. Pang Sook Yee)

In this coming term, students will study the units of ‘Necklace’ and ‘About China’. They will familiarize themselves with the topic and test methods through practising past exam papers. Students will be developing their descriptive skills, research skills and presentation skills. They will also develop their creative writing skills. There will also be opportunities for speaking and listening activities such as individual talks and presentations, discussions and drama. At the end of the term, students will able to write compositions of around 400-600 words.

Mandarin as a 2nd Language (Ms. Soon Saw Imm)

This term, the students will learn vocabulary relating to daily routines and life at home. They will look at passages which will contain different types of sentence structure and vocabulary. These passages will be used as models for the students to create their own pieces of writing especially themed-based writing. Group discussions will enable students to have the opportunity to express themselves with more confidence. To prepare the students for the IGCSE Paper 1, students will be given listening tasks based on various themes. Students will be expected to write 80-100 words using appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure; and also an essay of 120-150 words. Oral speaking will be conducted to prepare them for IGCSE Paper 2.

Malay Language (Mrs. Rabiahtul Bazariah & Mrs. Pattmagowri)

Throughout this term, Year 10 students will be working on the topics of “Ambang Remaja” and ‘Teknologi Maklumat. They will be developing their skills in these four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will learn how to write in paragraphs in a creative way, form their own opinions and learn how to take ownership of the language they are learning. They will continue to work in groups as well as independently and will focus on expanding their grammar. There will also be project-based learning on the title “Kebaikan dan Keburukan Teknologi Maklumat”.

ICT (Mrs. Haniza Hussin)

During the first half of term students will learn about the System Analysis and Design. This topic revolves around a wider aspects of ICT and will expose the students to the phases involved in developing a system from scratch. This topic particularly, will kindle the students thinking and deciding ability as it involves some real world case studies. Students are expected to complete few assignments for this topic. On the other hand, the second half of the term will see the students practicing the practical components of IGCSE which include Document Production (Word) and Data Analysis (Excel).

Physical Education (Ms Rowan Barrow, Mr Dennis Lee & Mr Vinod Khanna)

During this term, students will participate in a variety of Fitness tests and develop understanding of the components of fitness. Students will learn which training techniques will help to improve strength and fitness for each component. Students will gain understanding of basic sports science while using various training principals and methods. During the second half of term, students will be learning about the new sport of Floorball. Floorball is one of the fastest growing sports across the world. Similar to indoor hockey students will develop hand-eye coordination and agility as they plan and strategies to work together as a team. Students will look into improving stick control, defending and gameplay. Both groups will participate in a Swimming unit, where they will learn how to be safe and confident in the water using swim and survive techniques. They will learn how to enter and exit the pool safely and begin to complete activities designed to develop their swimming techniques and strength to play Waterpolo.

French (Mr. Michael Hayes)

This term students will be studying two topics: health and the environment. Through activities in

listening, speaking, reading and writing students will develop their accuracy and comprehension of

French. Students will be able to discuss issues such as healthy eating, how to improve health

through exercise and the dangers of certain diets. In term 2, students will look at the hard-hitting

topics of poverty and other inequalities. They will also complete a speaking and listening

examination with the format for their iGCSE examination next year.

Art (Mr. Shahrul Hasfif)

This term, students will learn about IGCSE paper 2 Design based assignment. They will design a

pencils case Based on local orchid flower for the first half term, they will learn about drawing. They

will learn about types of drawing and skills. They will focus on the skill in drawing, rendering,

toning and will learn about various type of materials. For another term, they will learn about the

painting and designing final product skills.

Upcoming Events

10 April First Day of Summer Term

18 April – 26 April Checkpoint Exams – Year 6 & Year 9

30 April – 1 May Labour Day holiday

18 May Teachers Day

26 May – 3 June Mid-Term Break

11 June – 22 June End of Year Assessment

14 June – 17 June Hari Raya break

27 – 28 June School Production : High School Musical

4 July Transition Day

13 July Graduation and Prize Giving ceremony

13 July Last Day of School