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WelcomeParents & Students to Secondary 2 Meet The Parents (2017) Subject Options Briefing
Our Christian Beliefs:
• God is our Strength and Provider• There is strength in diversity• We can bring out the best in everyone
• We are called to serve God, nation and community
Assessment Weightage
CRITERIA FOR THE MOVEMENT OF SECONDARY 2 STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
• For Sec 2 Express Students
CRITERIA FOR THE MOVEMENT OF SECONDARY 2 STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
• For Sec 2 Normal (Academic) Students
UPPER SECONDARY CURRICULUMBROAD-BASED and BALANCED
- 2 Languages – English and Mother Tongue
- At least 1 Mathematics – Math, Add Math- At least 1 Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sci(Phy/Chem)
- 1 or 2 Humanities –
Humanities (Compulsory)- Social Studies with History
2nd Humanities – Geography OR Literature
Others – Design & Technology, Music, Art, Computing
ENGLISHPaper 1 Writing (35%)
Paper 2 Reading (35%)
Paper 3 Listening (10%)
Paper 4 Oral Communication (20%)
ENGLISH--NTPaper 1 Writing (30%)
Paper 2 Reading (40%)
Paper 3 Listening (10%)
Paper 4 Oral Comunication (20%)
ENGLISH--NAPaper 1 Writing (35%)
Paper 2 Reading (35%)
Paper 3 Listening (10%)
Paper 4 Oral Comunication (20%)
DOING WELL IN PAPER 1
Accuracy
Fluency
Personal Voice
RICH LANGUAGE“Paddy terraces, tiny and obstinate, clung on grimly, climbing like dwarf staircases up the precipitous slopes…”
The writer describes the paddy terraces as ‘obstinate’ and clinging on ‘grimly’ (line 38). What does this description suggest about the landscape? [1m]
LITERATUREPaper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts
Paper 2: Drama
LITERATUREPaper 1 (2016)
Essay Question: Explore the ways in which Taylor makes Stacey’s car so significant in the novel. [25m]
Why Study Humanities?
• To practise the analytical thinking skills you need to be a successful student and employee.• To improve your skill at oral and written communication.• To develop a global perspective by studying cultures throughout the world.
Social Studies GCE ‘O’ Level 2016
Why do you think the cartoon was published at that time?
Context: UN gave an ultimatum to Saddam to withdraw from Kuwait on 15 January 1991.
Profile of a Humanities (Social Studies, History) student
- Must enjoy reading
- Good at consolidating your own notes
- Sharp: detect bias, sarcasm
- Strong command of English
How can I help my son improve?
Geographical Investigation
• Compulsory Fieldwork Investigation (25% in Geography)
• Hands-on and learning in authentic contexts
Emerging command words
“ Describe and comment on the strategies to reduce food shortage.”● Give a description of the strategies in detail
● Comment to be made on explanation and/or evaluation of the strategies
“Tourism brings only advantages to the economy of countries.”
How far do you agree? Use examples to support your answer. (‘O’ Level 2015)
● Beyond textbook information, students are encouraged to be updated on current issues from other sources such as from newspapers, news, etc.
● When one is well-informed of what is going on in Singapore and elsewhere, one can give varied and diverse perspectives, beyond ‘textbook’ answers.
Importance of Humanities Subjects
• L1R5 - entry into JC/MI• L1 - First Language (EL or HMT)• R5 = 5 other relevant subjects
• 1st from Humanities Group• 2nd from Math & Science Groups• 3rd from Humanities, Math & Science Groups• 4th and 5th any 2 others excluding CCA
SCIENCEPaper 1 MCQs (30%)
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response (50%)
Paper 3 Practical (20%)
INQUIRY BASED LEARNINGPractical: More emphasis on the thinking part of the doing in the revised practical paper from 2018.
Theory Papers: At least 45% of marks are designed to elicit data handling and problem solving.
Students must practise the recall of facts, as well as the skill of thinking through unfamiliar situations.
Use numerical information to identify patterns and report trends
Locate and select information from a variety of sources
“A car is fitted with device A. The sensor is 200 cm from a wall. Describe what happens to the sound produced by the buzzer as the car reverses towards the wall.
Describe how the performance of device B differs from device A.”
“Calculate the power P used to heat the water.
State two reasons why P is not equal to the power of the candle flame.
State and explain two improvements that you could make to the experiment to make sure the value of P is closer to the power of the candle flame.”
Identify significant sources of errors and explain how they affect the results, or how they may be reduced, and how experimental procedures may be improved.
GCE O-Level Computing
Aims
Two-year course at upper secondary level to enable students to:
1. Apply logical reasoning and algorithmic thinking in analysing problem situations and developing solutions
2. Develop simple programs through the use of appropriate programming language(s)
3. Understand how and where information communications technology (ICT) is used in daily life
4. Understand and explain the ethical, social and economic issues associated with ICT.
Modules Covered
1. DATA AND INFORMATION2. SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS3. ABSTRACTION AND ALGORITHMS 4. PROGRAMMING
(Python will be the recommended programming language)
More information at http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/7155_2018.pdf
Scheme of ExaminationAll candidates will offer Paper 1 and Paper 2. All questions are compulsory in both papers.
Paper Mode Duration Weighting Marks Modules Assessed
1 Written 2 h 70% 80 All four modules
2 Lab-based 2 h 30 min 30% 50 Unit 1.1 Data ManagementFrom module 1
Module 4:Programming
Programmes● Computational Thinking Workshop (for interested Sec 2
Express students)○ 15 to 19 May 2017 after school (timing to be confirmed)○ Expose students to computational thinking and programming○ Access students’ aptitude
● “Developing Games with Python” (optional)○ 29 - 31 May 2017: 3 Full Day workshop conducted by vendor (TBC)○ 20 student-participants ○ S$150 per student
● Computing Enrichment (optional)○ Weekly in Semester 2 after-school curriculum hours (TBC). ○ Conducted by teachers/school residential ICT trainer
Sign-up information will be emailed to parents/students by early March.
Please direct queries on Computing to Mr Toh Hun Khim at [email protected]
MOTHER TONGUE SYLLABUS ‘B’• Criteria for option
– ‘C’ Grade or less at PSLE
AND
– Fail MT in Sec 1 and Sec 2
(Students will be identified and option given to them.)
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
* Additional Subject – Music or Art (lessons after school)
English Language Mother Tongue
Physics Chemistry Biology
MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
Humanities (Social Studies with Hist)Geog/Lit
} 1 or 2 Humanities
} 2 Languages
} 3 Sciences
} 2 Mathematics
SCIENCE
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
Sec 3 Science
Triple Sc 1 – (9 subj combi)
Triple Sc 2* – (8 subj combi)
2 Languages2 Mathematics
2 Languages2 Mathematics
3 Pure Sciences2 Humanities
3 Pure Sciences1 Humanities
* Additional Subject - Music or Art may be offered, classes after school Students can only sign up for max of 9 subjects
* Students taking Pure Sciences in Sec 3 must meet minimum criteria at the end of Sec 3 in order to continue the combination for Sec 4
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
Sec 3 Science Applied Sc –
2 Languages 2 MathematicsD&T or Computing
* Additional Subject - Music or Art may be offered, classes after school Students can only sign up for max of 9 subjects
* Students taking Pure Sciences in Sec 3 must meet minimum criteria at the end of Sec 3 in order to continue the combination for Sec 4
2 Pure Sciences1 Humanities
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
8
HUMANITIESEnglish LanguageMother Tongue
Humanities (Social Studies with Hist)Geog/Lit
MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
Physics*Chemistry*Science (Physics & Chemistry)
} 1 or 2 Sciences
} 2 Languages
} 2 Humanities
} 2 Mathematics
* Students taking Pure Sciences in Sec 3 must meet minimum criteria at the end of Sec 3 in order to continue the combination for Sec 4
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
Sec 3 Humanities
(8 subj combi)
2 Languages2 Mathematics
2 Languages2 Mathematics#
2 Humanities2 Pure Sciences
# 2nd Mathematics Subject will be offered with a minimum pass in Sec 2 Mathematics. * Additional Subject - Music or Art may be offered, classes after school
(7 subj combi) 2 Humanities 1 Science
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
ARTS
English LanguageMother Tongue*
Humanities (Social Studies with Hist)Geog/Lit
Mathematics
Science (Physics & Chemistry)
*For students who are taking MTB or are exempted from MT - D&T/ART*MTB lessons will be held after school.
} 1 Science
} 2 Languages
} 2 Humanities
} 1 Mathematics
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS
● Additional Subjects*
– Music – minimum criteria: Grade 5 Theory andPractical
– Art : subject to teacher’s evaluation and student’s aptitude
* Lessons conducted after school and subject to approval based on overall performance
All Subjects’ Details:
• Design and Technology • Music • Art
• Details on school’s website
2018 SUBJECT COMBINATION SECONDARY 3 N(A)
GCE N-LEVEL at the end of Sec 4 (& GCE O-Level if eligible for Sec 5)
1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue*
3. Mathematics
4. Science (Physics + Chemistry)
5. Humanities (Social Studies With History)
6. Additional Mathematics# OR Design & Technology OR
Geography OR Literature
# 2nd Mathematics Subject will be offered with a minimum pass in Sec 2 Mathematics. *Students exempted from MT or taking MTB will be offered Principles of Accounts in lieu
POSTING TO THE VARIOUS SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (Exp)
• The students are ranked by merit (i.e.based on all subjects taken at Secondary 2) and posted accordingly.
• Academically stronger students will be offered a more demanding subject combination.
• At the end of Sec 3, there will be a review of the overall performance of each student.
• Students who cannot cope with the subjects may not be allowed to continue offering them at Sec 4 and to sign up for the subject at the GCE O-Level Examinations.(Such students may then be moved to another class so that curriculum time can be maximised.)
POSTING TO THE VARIOUS SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (Exp)
• Students will be told what combination they will be allocated to (by merit):
– Science Combination – Humanities Combination – Arts Combination
• Students who wish to take a less demanding combination may request to do so.
OPTIONS EXERCISE AFTER RELEASE OF END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION RESULTS
• Report books will be released to the students by Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
• Students will be issued option forms on Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
• Students will submit option forms latest by Wednesday, 1 Nov 2017
OPTIONS EXERCISE AFTER RELEASE OF END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION RESULTS
● NO LATE SUBMISSION OF OPTION FORMS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
● STUDENTS WILL BE POSTED ACCORDING TO MERIT ONCE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION (01 Nov 2017) IS OVER.
● Posting results will be published on the school website by 5pm Friday 24 Nov 2017
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Courses focus on the development of industry-relevant competenciesCurriculum is practice-oriented and allow the building of a strong theoretical foundation and enable direct application of knowledge and skills to real workStudents graduate with a Nitec / Higher Nitec
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Some factors for consideration... All Higher Nitec courses have prerequisites, e.g. selected Nitec or relevant ‘O’ Level subjects for
direct entry.
Please find out more if you wish to pursue specific Higher Nitec courses.
Minimum Criteria for Entry to ITE
2-year Nitec Courses
•3 GCE ‘N’ Level passes (English, Maths, Science) Or•2 GCE ‘O’ Level grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects
Minimum Criteria for Entry to ITE
2-year Higher Nitec Courses•ITE raw GPA ≥ 2.3 for Engineering/ICT/Applied Sciences/Design & Media Courses•ITE raw GPA ≥ 2.8 for Business & Services/Design & Media/Health Science Courses•ITE raw GPA ≥ 3.0 for Aerospace Avionics/Aerospace TechnologyOr–GCE ‘N(A)’ Level ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points via DPP–GCE ‘N(A)’ Level ELMAB3 ≤ 11 points via PFPOr–2 GCE ‘O’ Level grades (Grade 1-8)
•Grade computations are ELB4 or ELR1B3 or ELR2B2 depending on course requirements
Monitoring your Child
Monitoring your Child
Access from :https://sites.google.com/a/acsbr.org/academic-calendars/Or School Website > School Information > Level and Class Calendars
Monitoring your Child
Access from :http://sites.google.com/a/acsbr.org/cca/
Or School Website > Programmes > CCAs
Events you should support● Insights - Up Close and Personal with Principals.
28 Feb (Tues) : 2A, 2C2 Mar (Thurs) : 2S, 2B7 Mar (Tues) : 2G, 2T, 2M9 Mar (Thurs) : 2E, 2N, 2L
● Sec 2 Camp : 21 - 24 Feb.● 131st ACS Founder’s Day Celebrations : 1 Mar.● Inter-House Cross Country : 10 Mar.● Methodist Walk 2017 : 25 Mar.● Father and Son OCIP : 3-7 Jun.
IMPORTANT DATES
● Sec 2 Camp : 21 - 24 Feb● Inter-House Cross-Country : 10 Mar ● NAPFA Test : 27 Mar - 7April ● CCA Stand-down for Mid-Year Examination : 15 Apr● English Language Mid-Year Examination : 18 Apr ● Mother Tongue Language Mid-Year Examination : 19 Apr ● Mid-Year Examination : 4 -12May ● Checking of Mid-Year Examination Scripts : 15 -19 May ● Sports Experience Programme : 22 May
IMPORTANT DATES
● Sec 2 Art Learning Journey : May 23● Interclass Games : May 24● 2nd Meet The Parents Session : May 26● Inter-House Games Day : June 30● Humanities Field Trip : TBC● National Day Celebration : Aug 8● CLB Oral Examination : TBC● Mother Tongue Language Oral Examination : Aug 16 & 18● CCA Stand-down to prepare for End-of-Year Examination : Aug 30
IMPORTANT DATES
● English Language Oral Examination : Sept 20● Honours Day Award Ceremony : Oct 26● English Language End-of-Year Examination : Sept 26● Mother Tongue Language End-of-Year Examination : Sept 27● End-of-Year Examination : Oct 6 – Oct 12● Marking Days : Oct 13 & 16● Checking of End-of-Year Examination Scripts : Oct 17● Result Processing Day : Oct 23● Issue of Report Books & Subject Option forms : Oct 24
Year Theme
Level ThemesLevel Level Theme Focus Values SEL Focus 21st Century Skills
Sec 1Making of the
ACS(BR) Gentlemen
Self
The Barker Way –Respect, Integrity,
Commitment, Excellence
Self Awareness, Self Management
i) Critical and Inventive Thinking, ii) Information and Communication Skills,
iii) Civic literacy, Global Awareness and Cross-cultural Skills
Sec 2Working together as
ACS(BR) Gentlemen
Others Self Management, Social Awareness
Sec 3Leading as ACS(BR)
GentlemenLeading
Social Awareness, Relationship
Management, Responsible Decision
Making
Sec 4Excelling as
ACS(BR) Gentlemen
Excelling
Relationship Management,
Responsible Decision Making
Sec 5Leaving a legacy as
ACS(BR) Gentlemen
Impacting Responsible Decision Making
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for
men” - Colossians 3:23
Theme Verse
Family@Barker
