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MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

Mathematics FrameworkMathematics Framework

MOE SyllabusMOE Syllabus

There are 3 strands

Numbers and Algebra

Geometry and Measurement

Statistics and Probability

Assessment FormatAssessment Format

Paper Duration Description Marks Weighting

1 2 h

There will be about 25 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Answer all questions

80 50%

2 h

There will be 10 to 11 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills. Answer all questions

100 50%1

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Skills TestedSkills Tested

Plan for Semester 2Plan for Semester 2

Topical Revision in Term 3

Practice Papers in Term 3 & 4

Mock Exams (for P1 & P2)

Small group clinic sessions for weaker pupils

General consultation for all others

How can you help?How can you help?

• Have conversations with your child• Monitor your child’s learning• Provide further resources

– O and N level syllabus and exam details www.seab.gov.sg

– HeyMath! heymath.com

• Encourage your child to persevere– Pay attention in class– Do all homework punctually– Ask questions

http://www.seab.gov.sg/

http://www.heymath.com/


English LanguageEnglish Language

Outline of PresentationOutline of Presentation

MOE Syllabus

Assessment Format

Skills Tested


AIMS (MOE)• At the end of their secondary education students

will be able to communicate effectively in English.

They will be able to:• listen to, read and view with understanding,

accuracy and critical appreciation, a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts from print, non-print and electronic devices.


They will be able to:• think through, interpret and evaluate fiction and

non-fiction texts from print and electronic sources to analyse how language is used to evoke responses and construct meaning; how information is presented; and how different modes of presentation create impact

• interact effectively with people from their own or different cultures

Section 1

Free Writing

Five topics are set.

Candidates choose one and will write 350 – 500 words on it.

30 marks

Weighting

40%

Duration

1hr 45 min

Section 2

Situational Writing

Candidates write 250 – 300 words on it.

30 marks

EL Paper 1 AssessmentEL Paper 1 Assessment

Skills required in Paper 1 Section 1Skills required in Paper 1 Section 1

• Writing Skills

- Narratives

- Personal Recounts

- Expositions: Discursive & Argumentative

- Reflective essays

Sample Questions (Nov 2005)Sample Questions (Nov 2005)

1. ‘Parents and teachers are partners in the education of children.’ In what ways can parents and teachers contribute to the education of the children?

2. Write about how a serious accident led to an area being made safer for those who live or work there.

Sample Questions (Nov 2005)Sample Questions (Nov 2005)

3. It is not only shopping that brings visitors to Singapore. Describe some other tourists attractions and say why you think visitors enjoy them.

4. Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions to be made in life. What factors will affect your choice?

5. Marriage

Skills required in Papers 1 Section 2

Critical Thinking Skills

- Brainstorming, Categorising, Organisation, Analysis, Evaluation

- Creative Thinking Skills

• Familiarity with different text types

- Letters (formal/ informal)

- Information Reports

- Procedures

- Speech

• Ability to interpret given situation and identify task requirements (including register & tone)

How you can helpHow you can help

• Encourage your child to read widely (fiction & non-fiction)

• Engage in discussions with your child

• Encourage your child to share his opinions

and thoughts about issues and provide alternatives to his viewpoints

Your school is organizing a two day camp for all graduating class students. The Principal wants the students to learn new skills, to develop confidence in facing challenges, to work together as a team and have fun during the camp. The student members of the organizing committee have submitted two proposals for the camp. As the chairman of the Student Leader Board, you have to decide which proposal is more suitable in meeting the expectations laid out by the Principal. The details of the two proposals are as follow:

Write a letter to the school principal to recommend which proposal your Student Leader Board prefers and explain in detail the reasons for your choice. You are also to propose relevant activities that could meet the objectives of the camp in your letter.

Proposal A Proposal B

•Activities will be conducted by student leaders and some teachers•Activities are fun and entertaining•Activities conducted will include ball games, telematch, inter-class drama competition and campfire•Most of the activities will be held in the school compound•Meals will be catered

•Activities will be conducted by trained instructors engaged by the school.•Activities are challenging and based on initiative•Activities conducted will include rock climbing, kayaking, trekking, campfire and some games•Most activities will be held outdoors•Students will prepare own meals

Sample Paper 1 Section 2 (Upper Sec)Sample Paper 1 Section 2 (Upper Sec)

This paper

contains one

or two

passages of

a total

length of

about 1200

words.

All questions are

compulsory.

Comprehension

questions.

Vocabulary

questions.

Summary question

(Candidates write

a 150-word

summary not

including the

introductory

words).

Total of 50 marks:

20

5

25

Weighting

40%

Duration

1hr 40 min

EL Paper 2 – Comprehension EL Paper 2 – Comprehension

• Reading Skills

- skimming

- scanning for details

- identify main points and the elaboration

- identify text structure and organisation

- inference

Skills required in Paper 2

• Summary Skills (50%)

• Wide vocabulary

• General Knowledge (topics on tourism,

animals exploitation, environment, technology, communication, etc.)

• Answering Questions - PRECISION

Skills required in Paper 2

• Encourage your child to READ widely

• Monitor your child’s self-assessment

work (E.g. Focus on Grammar,

Vocabulary Building)

• Encourage your child to use the

strategies taught by the teachers

How you can help

This paper

consists of

three parts:

Part 1 –

Reading Aloud

Part 2 –Picture

Discussion

Part 3 –

Conversation

All parts are

compulsory.

All three parts

are thematically

linked.

Total of40 marks:

12

12

16

Weighting

20%

Duration

20 min

Assessment for Oral Component

3 components – Reading Aloud, Picture

Discussion and Conversation

• Skills for Reading Aloud

- Pronunciation & Articulation

- Rhythm & Fluency

- Expressiveness

Skills required for Oral Component

• Skills for Picture Discussion- Interpretation & Explanation- Language (wide vocabulary and varied sentence

structures)- Coherence

• Skills for Conversation- Personal response- Clarity of expression- Engagement in conversation

Skills required for Oral Component

• Getting your child to practice reading aloud with good expression

• Use pictures from The Straits Times/ 10 year series and engage your child in discussion about the picture

• Engage in discussions about both personal and general issues (e.g. his hobbies, involvement in school and family; his opinions about social issues)

How you can help

What the school will be doing

• Focus on sections of the papers which will help the pupils to do well

• Continue to meet pupils one-to-one / in small groups for conferencing

• Continue to closely monitor pupils’ completion and prompt submission of any given task

• Mock Exams in Weeks 7 and 8 of Term 3, and more after prelim


Combined HumanitiesCombined Humanities

COMBINED HUMANITIESCOMBINED HUMANITIES

SOCIAL STUDIES

Geography Elective

History Elective

Literature Elective

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIESThemes/ Topics Understanding Governance

Singapore’s transport & population policies

Conflict & Harmony in Multi-ethnic SocietiesSri Lanka & Northern Ireland

Managing International RelationsIraq-Kuwait conflict; transnational terrorism

Sustaining Economic DevelopmentSingapore

Facing Challenges & ChangeRise & fall of Venice

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES

ASSESSMENT FORMAT

Duration: 1 hr 30 min

Paper comprises 2 sections:

(I) Section A: (25 marks) One source-based case study

(II) Section B: (25 marks) Structured-essay questions

Candidates answer 1 out of 3 questions set

Candidates are required to answer the compulsory source-based case study from Section A and 1 structured-essay

question from Section B.

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIESMore about Section A…

Interpreting & evaluating sources

Skills: inference, compare & contrast, reliability, usefulness, evaluation

Candidates should be able to:• comprehend and extract relevant information; • draw inferences from given information; • analyse and evaluate evidence; • compare and contrast different views; • distinguish between fact, opinion and judgement; • recognise values and detect bias; and • draw conclusions based on reasoned

consideration of evidence and arguments.

Levels of Response Mark Scheme (LORMS)


More about Section B…

Constructing explanations

Skills: explain, analyse, make judgements on events and/or issues

Candidates should be able to: • demonstrate an understanding of concepts and

terms appropriate to the syllabus; • select, organise and apply the concepts, terms

and facts learnt; and • make judgements, recommendations and

decisions.

Levels of Response Mark Scheme (LORMS)


Specimen Paper

GEOGRAPHY ELECGEOGRAPHY ELEC

Themes/ Topics

Section A: Physical Geography

Natural Vegetation

Rivers & Coasts

Section B: Human Geography

Geography of Food

Development


ASSESSMENT FORMAT



(I) Section A: Physical Geog (25 marks) Structured-essay questionsCandidates answer 1 out of 2 questions set

(II) Section B: Human Geog (25 marks) Structured-essay questionsCandidates answer 1 out of 2 questions set

Each question includes an open-ended question which will be marked according to level-descriptors (LORMS)and

capped at a maximum of 8 marks. Each open-ended question will be marked based on 3 levels.


Skills Required… Critical Understanding & Constructing Explanation

• Select, organise & apply concepts, terms & facts learnt • Make judgements, recommendations & decisions

Interpreting and Evaluating Geographical data • Comprehend & extract relevant information from geographical data (numerical, diagrammatic, pictorial & graphical forms) • Use & apply geographical knowledge & understanding to interpret geographical data (a) recognise patterns in geographical data & deduce r/ships (b) compare & contrast different views (c) draw conclusions based on a reasoned consideration of evidence


Specimen Paper

HISTORY ELECHISTORY ELECThemes/ Topics 20th Century World History, 1910s-

1991

Unit 1: Impact of WW1 (non-exam)

Unit 2: Hope for a Better WorldIn what ways were the years between World War I and World War II a time of both new hopes and great troubles?

Establishing peace

*Rise of authoritarian regimes

Unit 3: The Breakdown of World OrderWhy had international peace collapsed by 1939?

*War in Europe

War in the Asia Pacific

Unit 4: A World Divided & UnitedHow stable was the post-World War II era?

*The outbreak and escalation of the Cold War

End of the Cold War

HISTORY ELECHISTORY ELEC

ASSESSMENT FORMAT (Similar to Social Studies)



(I) Section A: (25 marks) One source-based case study (refer to *topics)

(II) Section B: (25 marks) Structured-essay questions


Candidates are required to answer the compulsory source-based case study from Section A and 1 structured-essay

question from Section B.

HISTORY ELECHISTORY ELEC

Specimen Paper

LITERATURE ELECLITERATURE ELEC

Texts Section A: To Kill a Mockingbird

Section B: Unseen Text

Areas of Study Viewpoint

Style

Plot & structure

Setting

Characterisation

Students to comprehend, interpret & respond to the literary texts.

LITERATURE ELECLITERATURE ELEC

ASSESSMENT FORMAT



(I) Section A: Set Text (25 marks) 2 text-based questions1 passage-based questionCandidates answer 1 out of 3 questions set

(II) Section B: Unseen Text (25 marks) 1 unseen poem1 unseen prose


PREPARATION FOR ‘O’sPREPARATION FOR ‘O’s

SCHOOL

Topical/ skill-based revision

Practice papers (TYS, other schools’)

Mock exams

Small group remediation

Targeted topics for weaker pupils

PREPARATION FOR ‘O’sPREPARATION FOR ‘O’s

HOME

Discussion of current issues

Offer varied perspectives on issues

Allocate time for the subject


Craft and TechnologyCraft and Technology

The C&T VisionThe C&T Vision

C&T SubjectsC&T Subjects

C&T Subjects

- Art, Design & Technology, Food & Nutrition

Theory and Coursework Components

No Subject Theory Coursework

1 Art 40% 60%

2 D&T 30% 70%

3 F&N 40% 60%

CourseworkCoursework

Work over a period of 8 to 10 months

The benefits of doing coursework

- Learn important life skills - I&E & TLLM in action

- ‘Open book’ exam - Has opportunity to work under the close guidance of teacher towards the desired outcome

The C&T SubjectsThe C&T Subjects

F&N Theory SyllabusF&N Theory Syllabus

Syllabus- Nutrition- Planning Meals- Analysis of Meals using SNDG, HDP,RDA, Diet/Recipe Analyser- Diet-Related Health Problems- Reading labels & Shopping Smart- Food Safety- Digestion - Commodities – Meat, milk, soya beans,fruit, vegetables . and many more topics . . .

F&N CourseworkF&N Coursework

Stages of Coursework

- Task Analysis

- Research & Development

- Decision Making

- Planning

- Execution

- Evaluation


Investigative Work- An investigation is a step-by-step research process that involves

a number of interrelated processes:


Components of a Scientific Investigation

AIMWhat is the Objective?

METHOD How to carry out ?

CONCLUSIONJudgement made from information collected

RESULTSWhat to observe &

measure ?

Food & NutritionFood & Nutrition

Exam Requirement

Components

Theory (100m) Practical (100m)

Coursework (70m){Feb – Sept}

Investigative Work (30m) {July-Aug}

40% + 60% = 100%

D&T Theory SyllabusD&T Theory Syllabus Syllabus

Design- Project Management- Research- Need Definition- Idea Generation and Development- Realisation Plan- Evaluation- Ergonomics and Anthropometry

Technological Area- Structures- Mechanisms- Electronics

Materials and Practical Processes- Resistant and Smart Materials- Practical Processes

D&T CourseworkD&T Coursework

Coursework Requirement (70% of exams)

- Part A: The Design Journal (include one or more of the following: A-3 sheets securely fastened, A3-size sketch pad, models and/or mock-ups

- Part B: Final Presentation: Presentation Boards & Artefact

- Deadline: 28 Aug 2008

ArtArt

Broad Framework of Art Education

Three Domains:

Perceiving, Communicating and Appreciating Art

ArtArt

- P1: Coursework (compulsory), 60%

It may be 2D or 3D piece of artwork

Our pupils do Oil Painting, Mixed Media Painting and Drawing,

Fashion Illustration and Environmental Design

Questions (6 themes) were given to them in January.

They are supposed to work on one theme, coming up with initial

quality observational drawings, combine these together to make

a final pictorial composition based on their life experiences

Deadline: 22 September 2008

Exam Requirement

ArtArt

P2 –Drawing and Painting – 40%

A 3-hour paper which pupils have to sit for during the O level exams.

Question Paper will be given 3 weeks in advance for pupils to start

Preparatory Work

Pupils have to work independently as SEAB does not allow any formal art lesson to be conducted once the question paper is released

Department Strategies Department Strategies

Department Strategies

- Lots of personal guidance for coursework

- Set earlier deadlines

- Revision of theory components upon completion of coursework

Parental InvolvementParental Involvement

Some Suggestions

- Help to monitor/ remind them

- Encourage them (Help them to see the things in right perspective)

Parental InvolvementParental Involvement

Special Suggestions from Art teacher- Get involved! Ask to look at their works. See what your child have created!

- Paper 1: A good piece of work is usually related to a convincing story. Help your child score by coming up with a convincing story about his/her art work. Help him relate his visual art work to his life experiences so that he/she can bring out the personal qualities in his work. The teacher also has no access to the child’s personal life so they do not score very well in this area.

- Paper 2: Preparatory work must be done. Self discipline otherwise, discipline by the parent is essential as no more art lessons can be conducted once the paper is issued.

5 pieces of Preparatory work (front and back) must be done before the exams and must be submitted. Quantity and quality are both important. Add the magic touch of a personal story to bring the art work to life.


ScienceScience

ScienceScience

Format Of Assessment

Strategies Used In Term 3 & 4

How Parents Can Help

ScienceScience


-For Physics (5057), Chemistry (5067) and Biology (5100)

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1h 40 30%

2 Structured and Free Response

1h 45min 80 50%

3 Practical test 1h 30min 30 20%

ScienceScience

- Paper 1:

Forty compulsory multiple choice items.

- Paper 2:

Section A (Compulsory structured questions)

Section B (First two questions compulsory, one of which will be a data-based question requiring candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using a stem of information. The last question will be presented in an either/or form.)

- Paper 3:

Two compulsory 45min practical experiment questions.

ScienceScience

- Example of data-based question:

ScienceScience


-For Science(Physics/Chemistry) (5116 or 5152), Science(Physics/Biology) (5117) and Science(Chemistry/Biology) (5118)

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1h 40 20%

2/3/4 Structured and Free Response (Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology)

1h 45min 65 32.5%

5 Practical test 1h 30min 30 15%

ScienceScience

- Paper 1:

Forty compulsory multiple choice items.

- Paper 2/3/4:

Section A (Compulsory structured questions)

Section B (Three questions choose any two to answer)

- Paper 5:

One or two compulsory practical experiment questions on each of the two Sciences.

ScienceScience

Strategies Used In Term 3 & 4

- Intensive practical sessions to equip pupils with the desired experimental skills required for the Practical Test.

-Topical revision coupled with revision tests to assess pupils mastery of the topics.

- Completion of Ten-Year-Series questions, as class work/ mock exams/ homework, to help pupils familiarise with the types of questions tested at the National Exam.

-Small group remediation for identified weaker pupils.

ScienceScience


Strategies used What parents can do

Intensive practical sessions Ensure that your child turns up for all practical sessions as each session is extremely important.

Topical revision Encourage your child to do up a concept map after the teacher completes revision for each chapter.

ScienceScience

Strategies used What parents can do

Completion of Ten-Year-Series questions

Monitor your child’s progress in completing the Ten-Year-Series.

Small group remediation If your child has been identified to be part of the small group remediation, encourage him/her to attend.



School-Wide School-Wide InitiativesInitiatives

School Wide InitiativesSchool Wide Initiatives

School Wide InitiativesInitiative Objective Time

FrameTarget Group

Motivational & Study Skills Workshop

To equip pupils with the necessary skills (motivational & study) to cope with their exams

Jan All

Stress & Time Management

To equip pupils with the necessary skills (stress & time management) to cope with their exams

On-going (During ACE lesson)

All

School Wide InitiativesSchool Wide Initiatives

School Wide InitiativesInitiative Objective Time

FrameTarget Group

Mock Exams To give pupils the opportunity to practise under exam conditions

After Prelims

All

Study with The End in Mind (STEM) Programme

To provide a structured time slot for under-achievers to revise/consult their teachers

Term 3 Week 5

Selected under-achievers

Extension of school’s opening hours

To provide a conducive environment for pupils to prepare for their exams

2 weeks before “O” Levels

Voluntary basis


Thank YouThank You

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