2019 subject combination · for sec 3 express overall & grades for science / maths / geography...
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2019 Subject Combination
Subject Requirements
2019 Subject Combination
Subject Requirements
Students’ Ability / Performance
Relevance to Post-Secondary Education
Manpower / Resources
1. English*2. Basic Mother Tongue*3. Mathematics*4. Science*5. Computer Applications6. Social Studies (Sem.1)7. Design and Technology / Elements of Business Skills
* Students who meet the set criteria will be offered these subjects at a higher level (i.e. OOS).
1. English*2. Mother Tongue*3. Mathematics*4. Science (Physics, Chemistry)*5. Humanities (Social Studies and Geography / History)6. Principles of Accounts / Art / Design and Technology / Food and Nutrition
* Students who meet the set criteria will be offered these subjects at a higher level (i.e. OOS).
1. English2. Mother Tongue3. Mathematics4. Additional Mathematics5. Pure Chemistry6. Pure Physics7. Humanities (Social Studies and
Geography / History)
1. English2. Mother Tongue3. Mathematics4. Additional Mathematics5. Pure Chemistry6. Science (Physics, Biology)7. Humanities (Social Studies and
Geography / History)
1. English2. Mother Tongue3. Mathematics4. Additional Mathematics5. Science (Physics, Chemistry)6. Humanities (Social Studies and
History)7. Geography
1. English2. Mother Tongue3. Mathematics4. Additional Mathematics5. Science (Physics, Chemistry)6. Humanities (Social Studies and
Geography / History)7. Literature
1. English2. Mother Tongue3. Mathematics4. Science (Physics, Chemistry)5. Additional Mathematics / Principles of Accounts6. Geography / Literature / Art / Design and Technology / Food and Nutrition7. Humanities (Social Studies and Geography / History)
Based on Merit
For Sec 3 Normal (Technical)Choice of subjects
For Sec 3 Normal (Academic)Overall & Grade for EL
For Sec 3 ExpressOverall & Grades for Science / Maths / Geography / Literature
2019 Subject Combination
Subject Requirements
Pure Sciences(Physics & Chemistry)
Combined Science(Phy,Chem or Phy,Bio)
Theory Papers Papers 1 and 2 Papers 1, 2 and 3/4
Knowledge with Understanding 45% (15% recall) 50% (20% recall)
Handling Information and Solving Problems
55% 50%
Practical Assessment Paper 3 Paper 5
Experimental Skills and Investigations
100% 100%
Paper Details Content
Paper 1 (50%) Section A (25%)Geographical Investigations
Section B (25%)Structured Questions
• Coasts (Physical Geography)
• Global Tourism (Human
Geography)
Paper 2 (50%) Section A (25%)Structured Questions
Section B (25%)Structured Questions
Physical Geography• Living with Tectonic Hazards• Variable Weather and Climate
Human Geography• Food Resources• Health and Diseases
Paper Details Content
Paper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts(50%)
Section A: Prose (25%)Candidates will answer one question.
Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry (25%)
Candidates will answer one question.
1 novel
A wide range of prose extracts and poems from Singapore and other parts of the world.
Paper 2:Drama (50%)
Candidates will answer one compulsorypassage-based question and one essay question on the selected text.
1 play
Details Content
Social Studies(50%)
Section A (35%)One source-based case study
Section B (15%)One structured-response question
• Exploring Citizenship and Governance
• Living in a Diverse Society• Being Part of a Globalised World
Geography (50%)
Section A (13%)Geographical Investigations
Section B (12%)Structured Questions
Section C (25%)Structured Questions
• Global Tourism• Variable Weather and Climate
• Global Tourism• Variable Weather and Climate
• Living with Tectonic Hazards• Food Resources
Details Content
Social Studies(50%)
Section A (35%)One source-based case study
Section B (15%)One structured-response question
• Exploring Citizenship and Governance
• Living in a Diverse Society• Being Part of a Globalised World
History (50%) Section A (30%)Source-Based Case Study
Section B (20%)Structured Essay Questions
• The World in Crisis• Bi-Polarity and the Cold War
Details Content
Design and Technology (Exp and NA stream)
Paper 1 (40%)Written examination Paper 2 (60%)Design Project
• Design• Technological Areas • Materials and Practical Processes
Design and Technology (NT stream)
Paper 1 (30%)Written examination Paper 2 (70%)Design Project
• Design• Technological Areas • Materials and Practical Processes
Details Content
Food and Nutrition
Paper 1 (40%)Written Paper Paper 2 (60%)Coursework
• Nutrition and Health• Food Choices• Food Science
Art Paper 1 (60%)CourseworkPaper 2 (40%)Drawing and Painting
• Investigation and Interpretation of Theme• Exploration and Development of Theme• Aesthetic Qualities• Control of Materials and Technical Processes • Personal Response
Paper Content
Paper 1 (44%)There will be 11–13 questions of varying marks and lengths.
1. Algebra• Equations & Inequalities• Indices & Surds• Polynomials & Partial Fractions• Binomial Expansions• Power, Exponential, Logarithmic & Modulus Functions
2. Geometry and Trigonometry• Trigonometric Functions, Identities & Equations• Coordinate Geometry• Proofs in Plane Geometry
3. Calculus• Differentiation• Integration
Paper 2 (56%)There will be 9–11 questions of varying marks and lengths.
Paper Details Content
Paper 1 (40%) Structured Questions • The Roles of Accounting• The Accounting Information System• Elements of the Financial Statements• The Financial Statements • Business Entities• Financial Statements Analysis
Paper 2 (60%) Section A (48 marks)Structured QuestionsOne question on the preparation of Financial Statement
Section B (12 marks)Structured Questions
Paper Details Content
Paper 1 (60%) Theory Paper Develop• Basic understanding of business activities in the
travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries
• Basic marketing concepts and customer relations skills
• Basic employability skills for work in the travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries
• Analytical and evaluative skills, and the ability to make judgements
• Self and relationship management, social awareness and responsible decision making
Paper 2 (40%) Coursework
Personal & Academic Strengths
Interests
Aspirations
Area Personnel Email Address
Educational & Career Guidance
Mdm Michelle Liang
Sec 3 Subject Combination & Streaming
Mr Khoo Gay Min
Sec 2 General Queries
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