Expectations and PreparationTalk by IP Heads

Science

Science(Physics, Chemistry)

Humanities : Why It MattersHumanities at the Upper Secondary level prepares our

students for the future by empowering them to understand

and analyse a changing world.

Combined HumanitiesMade up of two papers:• Social Studies (compulsory): 50%• Elective (Geography/History): 50%

Skills taught in the HumanitiesSome skills taught in the

Humanities:• Evaluating different sources of

information

• Checking for Reliability & Utility of

Sources

• Observing patterns & relationships

• Understanding causes and

consequences

Assessment Format for Social Studies (‘N’)

Section Marks

Section A

Compulsory source-based case study 35 m

Section B

Structured Response Question 15 m

Assessment Format for Geography elective (‘N’)Section Marks

Section A

Geographical Investigation

- Global Tourism

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate

13 m

Section B

Structured Response Question

N Level

- Global Tourism12 m

Section C

Structured Response Question

N Level

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate

- Living with Tectonic Hazards25 m

Assessment Format for History elective (‘N’)

Section Marks

Section A

Compulsory source-based case study 30 m

Section B

Structured-essay Questions 20 m

Combined Humanities

• Encourage your child to read widely, especially current affairs.• Engage your child on these current issues.

• Talk about what is happening around the world and the impact of these issues on people and the environment.

• Make sure your child does the work that is set for him/her.

• Encourage your child to consult his/her teacher to clarify problem areas early.

How you can help

ENGLISH LANGUAGEWhat is English Language?

Reading and Viewing

Writing and Representing

Listening and Viewing

Speaking and Representing

Grammar

Vocabulary

• Medium of communication• Language for learning• A requirement for next levels of

learning (L1)• All around us

ENGLISH LANGUAGEAssessment Requirements

Paper 1 (35%):• Editing• Situational Writing• Continuous Writing

Paper 2 (35%):• Visual Text Comprehension• Narrative Comprehension• Non-Narrative

Comprehension

Paper 3 (10%):• Listening Comprehension

Paper 4 (20%) :• Reading Aloud• Spoken Interaction

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

• You CAN “study” and prepare for the English Language exams.

• Language is not a content subject but a focus on language skills.

• Skills cannot be developed within a short period of time;

• but rather honed over a period of time;

• and therefore preparation needs to be consistent and early

Revision and Strategies

ENGLISH LANGUAGERevision and Strategies

ENGLISH LANGUAGERevision and Strategies

• The Mathematics Syllables is intended to provide students with the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills

• EMB3 (English, NA Mathematics, Best 3) is used for calculation

• A Good Pass in NA Mathematics provides students with a head start in Sec 5. A Good Pass is required for PFP (Grade 3) and DPP (Grade 4)

• A Pass in Mathematics opens up options for Post Secondary School Education (Junior Colleges, Millennia Institute, Polytechnics, ITEs)

• One of the relevant subjects for JC & MI & most polytechnic courses

Why is Mathematics Important?

SCIENCE (97)

BUSINESS (49)

ICT/MEDIA (30)

HUM (5)

Pass in Mathematics

TOTAL (181)

Pass in Mathematics

SCIENCE (4)BUSINESS (1)

ICT/MEDIA (28)

HUM (4)

D7 in Mathematics

D7 in Mathematics

TOTAL (37)

How to PREPARE for Mathematics?

• Practice Makes Perfect – ‘studying' the solution booklet does not mean you are able to solve the problem

• ALGEBRA – Master this and half the battle is won

• Topical Revision – DO the TYS (one topic a week)

• Consistent Work – Last minute memorizing of formulas and solutions will not help in passing Mathematics

• Ask Questions – Seek help early

Format of Assessment for NA Mathematics

Paper Duration Description Marks Weightage

Paper 1 2 hours There will be about 25 short answer questions.

Candidates are required to answer all questions.

80 marks 50%

Paper 2 2 hours There will be 2 sections:

• Section A will contain 9 to 10 questions of varying

lengths. The last question in this paper will focus

specially on applying mathematics to a real-world

scenario. Candidates are required to answer all

questions.

• Section B will contain 2 questions of which candidates

will be required to answer only one

60 marks 50%