Mighty in Thought & DeedA Zest for Life, A Curious Mind & A Generous Spirit

24 Feb 2018

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We are learning to:◦ make the appropriate choice between pure

or combined sciences, and between physics and biology, based on our children’s learning interests and ability◦ support children in preparing for science

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1. Relevance of Science in the fields of STEM in Singapore

2. Considerations when choosing your options3. Differences and requirements between

Physics and Biology4. Differences and requirements between Pure

and Combined Science5. Assessment requirements for Science

Streaming6. Tips for supporting your child in the

studying of science7. Q&A

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Recent trends from ST◦ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

skills crucial to Singapore for next 50 years◦ Opening of Singapore University of Technology

and Design in 2015◦ Singapore to be a Smart Nation◦ Government to hire more engineers◦ Better salary and more structured career paths in

public sector◦ PSC scholarships/LTA funding to groom

engineers

Studying science will open doors to many career opportunities

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Addressing the myths Concerns◦ Combined science students not able to catch up

with Poly or JC science curriculum ◦ Taking on 2 “subjects” for 1 O Level subject

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Typical subject combinations: 3 H2, 1 H1, MT, General paper, Project work

H1- Half the content of H2, study to same depth as H2 H2 – standard subject H3 – extension of H2

Example of Science Requirements from a JC (2017 Science Cut-off points:11) Students who are offered H1 or H2 Physics, Chemistry or Biology

must have obtained a grade of 'C6' or better in the relevant 'O' Level subject (either as Pure Science or Combined Science).

Students who have obtained 'O' Level Combined Science, without any other Pure Sciences, are eligible for only one H2 Science subject. Eligible students may opt to take the 2nd science subject at H1 if they have grades of 'A1' in the following three subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and Combined Science

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What really matters for your child◦ Interest and passion◦ Career aspiration◦ Strengths and weaknesses

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Physics Biology ChemistryTo study the physical behaviour ofthe universe

To study the inner workings of living organisms

To study the chemicalinteractions between substances

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2015 P2 Q4

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2014 P2 Q6

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• Describe how the activity of enzyme is affected by temperature ( 4 marks)

• Describe the part played by decomposers in a food web. (7 marks)

• Describe the ways in which air may be polluted and the possible consequences (7 marks)

• In extremely cold conditions people may get frostbite. This causes the cells in the toes and fingers to die. Explain why this takes place even if thick gloves, socks and shoes are worn. (5 marks)

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Pure Combined 5 periods per week 3 periods per weekOffers more depth and coverage Offers broad-based curriculumCan be used for entry to JC and Poly

Can be used for entry to JC and Poly

Able to take H2 pure science in JC Able to take H2 pure science in JC

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http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/nationalExaminations/GOL/School_Candidates/syllabus.

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Pure Science Combined ScienceSeparate grade for each subject Combined grade for 2 subjects15% Recall30% Recall with understanding55% Handling information and solving problems

20% Recall30% Recall with understanding50% Handling information and solving problems

P1 MCQs (1 hr) – 30%P2 Structured and Free Response (1 hr 45 min) – 50%P3 Practical Test (1 hr 50 min) – 20%

P1 MCQs (1 hr) – 20%P2/3/4 Structured and Free Response (1 hr 15 min) – 32.5%P5 Practical Test (1 hr 30 min) – 15%

EOC practical test EOC practical test

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Eligibility for Pure Science subjects: 65 and above for Overall Sec 2 Science results

In order of merit Based on availability of vacancies

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Exams Coverage WeightageCT 1 Sec 2 Term 1 Topics 15%SA 1 Selected Sec 1 Topics

Sec 2 Term 1 and 2 Topics35%

SA 2 Sec 2 Term 1 to 4 Topics 50%OVERALL 100%

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Promote active study and revision◦ Mindmap◦ Diagrams◦ Self-exploration◦ Peer study group / discussions

Monitor your child’s progress ◦ Worksheets to be filed neatly◦ Homework to be completed Workbook and practical book

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To be an independent learner◦ Attentive in class◦ Participate in class discussions◦ Checking of understanding◦ Clarify when in doubt

Resources and support◦ Buddy system ◦ Moodle LMS learning platform◦ Read up the chapter before coming for lesson◦ Practise with assessment books, practice papers

and past year papers◦ Making appointment with teachers for consultations

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Subject Head of Physics tay_jang_shen@moe.edu.sg

Subject Head of Biologylee_miao_qing_marie@moe.edu.sg

Contact no: 6457 7783

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Thank you for taking the time to attend this talk!!

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