OUR MISSION Making Lives and Waking Hearts to serve the coming days

Family-Society-Eternity

OUR VISION Home of Servant Leaders who bring life to the Nations

COLLEGE VALUES Saints are principled servant-leaders, upholding the WISE and TRUE

values that define who we are and how we act when we stand together as a village.

Wonder A Saint is curious about the world. He wants to learn. A Saint asks questions. Integrity A Saint does right wherever he is, whomever he is with and whatever he is doing. He does right when no one is watching. Self-discipline A Saint wants to be known for his self-control. He perseveres because he wants to finish well. Excellence A Saint relentlessly strives to exceed personal best, celebrating high endeavour as its own reward.

Thanksgiving A Saint is not a self-made man. He acknowledges that others constantly give effort and time for his benefit. He uses words and deeds to express gratitude. Resilience A Saint does not give up even when life is tough. A Saint does not quit. A Saint overcomes evil with good. Unity A Saint respects others especially those whom God has made differently from him. A Saint is humble. Empathy A Saint puts himself in the other person’s shoes. A Saint speaks up and acts for those who are down.

QUALITIES OF A SAINT

EXEMPLARY CHARACTER HOLISTIC THINKER

SKILLED COMMUNICATOR COMMUNITY BUILDER

Contents Item Page

SAJC Educational Philosophy and Framework 1

Course Requirements 7

Arts Subject Combinations For 2014 7

Science Subject Combinations For 2014 7

Prerequisites 9

Admission Requirements into Local Universities 10

Indicative Grade Profiles for NIE NTU NUS SMU for AY2012 / 2013 Admissions Exercise 11

Various Course Requirements in the Local Universities 13

Outline of Various Subjects

Knowledge Skills

- General Paper 21

- Project Work 23

Mathematics

- Mathematics 25

Sciences

- Biology 27

- Chemistry 29

- Physics 31

Humanities & the Arts

- Art 33

- China Studies in English 34

- Economics 35

- Geography 37

- History 39

- General Studies in Chinese 42

- Literature in English 44

- Chinese Language & Literature 46

- Tamil Language & Literature 48

Languages

- Chinese 49

- Malay 53

- Tamil 58

Physical Education 60

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St Andrew’s Junior College Educational Philosophy and Framework

In St Andrew’s Junior College, we believe in providing a holistic education that aims to nurture exemplary character and the talents of Saints so that they can contribute to nation-building and become powerful agents in creating a better future for all. The SAJC Educational Framework takes cognizance of research into 21st century skills, the Ministry of Education’s 2015 Competencies as well as the characteristics of servant leadership necessary for developing Saints who will be a blessing to their community.

Qualities of Saints● Exemplary Character ● Holistic Thinker ● Skilled Communicator ● Community Builder

Academics

TDP● Leadership ● Scholastic ● Sports & Aesthetics

SAJC Educational Framework

To enable every Saint to grow as Servant Leader, four foundational domains for leadership development in the Saints have been identified - Exemplary Character, Holistic Thinker, Skilled Communicator and Community Builder. These qualities will be the defining signature of the “Mark of a Saint”; they are also the driving impetus for the achievements of the Saints in their pursuit of academic excellence and the development of their talents in Talent Development Programmes (TDP) in both curricular and co-curricular arenas.

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The Mark of a Saint • Exemplary Character Servant Leadership differs from most other leadership models by virtue of the fact that it focuses on serving others before all else. Character development is the bedrock upon which all the other qualities are built upon. In SAJC, character education comprises Social Emotional Learning (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision making) and the internalisation of the College values, WISE (Wonder, Integrity, Self-Discipline and Excellence) and TRUE (Thanksgiving, Resilience, Unity and Empathy) in the lives of the Saints. These values are inculcated in Moral Education and Civics lessons, Scripture Readings, Chapel, and Co-curricular Activities and Programmes. However, the most powerful mode of learning for being an exemplary character is through role-modelling and seizing teachable moments in our daily interactions with students. • Holistic Thinker “The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think -- rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with the thoughts of other men.” - John Dewey It is widely agreed by educators and philosophers that the paramount purpose of education is to develop thinking individuals with a heart who can make good decisions in their lives and work.

The "Holistic Thinker" is defined as one who makes good judgements by considering the big picture, innovates and provides practical solutions, and envisions the future and is prepared flexibly for it. The 4 dimensions in Holistic Thinking advocated in SAJC are: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Caring Thinking and Forward Thinking

All lessons and activities in SAJC have clear objectives which include the thinking skills to be taught or reinforced.

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• Skilled Communicator

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” - Proverbs 25:11

Effective and skilful communication is widely regarded as being the most important leadership skill and a core ingredient for personal and work success. Knowing the right thing to say and how to say it determines our leadership potential and ability to achieve positive outcomes.

To communicate effectively, we have to learn how to deploy our words, tone of voice, emotions and body language to connect with others. It is also the glue that holds our relationships together. Effective communication includes speaking, writing and listening with genuineness, respect and clarity. It involves the use of different modes of communication such as drama and art, as well as information technology to enhance the quality of communication.

In SAJC, we strongly believe in honing the communication skills of our staff and students in the instructional and co-curricular programmes. More than polishing the communication techniques through speech training and practice, we are mindful that the way we communicate reveals who we are as Saints. We aspire that every member of the St Andrew’s community be gracious in speech and seek to edify one another in the challenges we face and new heights we scale together.

• Community Builder “Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” -John Dewey Community building is defined as an ongoing process where members of a community share skills, talents, knowledge and experiences that strengthen or develop themselves and the community they belong to. A community builder actively takes actions aimed at problem solving and enriching lives, and strengthening relationships in their community. Nurturing Saints to be community builders empowers them to become responsible adults who will continue to contribute to their communities, workplaces and the nation in the future. They will become Saints who embrace a life-long passion for serving others. As future leaders of the country, Saints must be energised to desire to make effective changes for the better and contribute to the society. To be an effective community builder, every Saint needs to have a genuine interest and sincere concern for people and acquire a deep understanding of cultural and global literacies in order to reach out and engage both local and international friends.

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In SAJC, we believe that ‘No one is here by chance.’ Everyone therefore has a unique role to play in the College and in touching one another’s lives. To create a positive culture and a conducive environment for learning and relationship building, every member of the SAJC community is responsible for creating a caring and nurturing environment for learning and working. Every one is expected to participate in service learning and community involvement programmes locally and/or overseas. In addition, international exchange programmes are also organised for Saints in the academic, sports and aesthetic arenas to develop cultural literacy and for enrichment.

Academics • Curriculum Besides developing the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required for our Saints to continue to post-JC studies, the College’s formal and informal curriculum aims to develop the Saints in 4 identified Qualities: Exemplary Character, Holistic Thinker, Skilled Communicator and Community Builder. The following key teaching and learning domains own and drive programmes to develop these 4 Qualities in the Saints:

Qualities of the Saints Teaching and Learning Domains Exemplary Character

• Chapel • Co-curricular Activities and

Programmes • Discipline • Moral Education Programme

• National Education Programme

• Scripture Readings • Student Leadership • Student Well-being

Holistic Thinker • Co-curricular Activities and Programmes

• Humanities • English Language • Information Technology • Mathematics • Mother Tongue Languages

• Moral Education Programme

• National Education Programmes

• Project Work • Sciences

Skilled Communicator • Art • Co-curricular Activities and

Programmes • Community Involvement

Programme • English Language

• Humanities • Mother Tongue Languages • Information Technology • Project Work • Sciences • Service Learning

Community Builder • Physical Education • Co-curricular Activities and

Programmes • Community Involvement

Programme

• Moral Education Programmes

• National Education Programmes

• Project Work • Service Learning

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• Pedagogy 5 ‘I’s Framework The action plans of all departments are designed using the 5’I’s framework. The framework emphasises the importance of academic excellence, identifies issues involved and strategies to be used, leverages on significant others, peers and tutors to influence students, uses different forms of motivation, reward and recognition to ignite students’ passion to learn and identifies indicators of success. Research-informed Classroom practices The College uses Action Research and Lesson Studies to ascertain the effectiveness of new pedagogies. Lesson observations by department leaders provide useful feedback to subject tutors on their teaching and learning processes. Analysis of feedback from students through subject-based surveys and student Focus Group Discussions are used to review the teaching and learning processes, and to ensure that ‘what’s taught’ is learnt well. Teachers keep abreast of current effective practices and share their knowledge with one another during Professional Development Time and Professional Sharing Days and Retreats. Beyond the College, the professional sharing and learning continues between the JCs and in conferences. Differentiated learning The College caters to the different abilities of pupils via differentiated learning programmes. Departments innovate and employ various methods to deliver their Instructional Programmes. Learning opportunities beyond the classrooms, such as end-of-year work attachment and learning journeys are also provided for students. Outstanding students are selected for special educational experiences offered in Talent Development Programmes (TDP).

• Assessment Formative Assessment The College uses formative assessment such as class tests, practical tests, oral examinations and presentations, mock examinations and Milestone Assessments (MSA) to monitor students’ performance. Teachers use the information and results gleaned from these assessments to review and design appropriate learning strategies to improve student learning. In addition, the students’ answers are analysed for their learning as well.

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With all the distractions that students face during their difficult teenage years, home support is crucial in determining students’ success. Parents are therefore advised on their child’s academic progress and other aspects of their child’s development. This partnership with parents is key in enabling the students to perform at their peak in the GCE A-Level Examination. Summative Assessment To assess the effectiveness of student learning on a termly basis, the College uses summative assessments such as common tests, block tests, final examination and preliminary examination as well as the GCE A-Level Examination. These assessment modes enable teachers to assess the learning of the students for decision making with regard to assignment to special programmes and eligibility for promotion or higher education.

Talent Development Programmes

In accordance to Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, the Talent Development Programme in SAJC has been organised to include leadership, scholastic, and sports and aesthetic talents. Scholars and top students are identified to join the TDP. These programmes include enrichment courses, Student Leadership Camp, Overseas Community Involvement Programmes, Work Shadowing attachments, educational talks and overseas exchange programmes. Overseas exchange programmes to Germany and England are organised for Saints to engage with their peers in these countries intellectually, culturally and socially. The potential of the high ability students is stretched by preparing them for academic-based competitions. In addition, these students are encouraged to offer H3 subjects. Since 2009, the Arts Department initiated the St Andrew’s Humanities Scholarship Programme for outstanding students who had done well in the Humanities subjects in GCE O-Level Examination. The St Andrew’s Science Scholarship Programme was launched to provide for the exceptional students in the Sciences since 2010. Besides enriching the curriculum with unique educational experiences, one of the aims of these Scholarship programmes is to prepare the Saints for top scholarships offered by the government ministries and public organisations.

Come and join in the exciting learning adventures in St Andrew’s Junior College!

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. The GCE A-Level requires students to take General Paper (GP), Project Work (PW) and Mother Tongue Language (MTL) at H1 level. Students are also required to offer 3 H2 and 1 H1 content-based subjects, at least one of which is a subject from a contrasting discipline.

2. Alternatively, students who have met SAJC’s requirements can also choose to study 4 H2 subjects, of which at least 1 must be from a contrasting discipline.

3. In order to be exempted from MTL, students are required to obtain at least a D7 for Higher Mother Tongue subject at GCE O-Level Examination. Students who offer Mother Tongue B Syllabus (MTB) at GCE O-Level Examination will continue with MTB at GCE A-Level.

4. The following tables show the 3 H2 and 1 H1 subject combinations offered in SAJC

for 2014. These combinations will only be offered if there is sufficient demand.

Arts Subject Combinations

Subject Codes H2 H2 H2 H1

3A1 Economics Art Geography One of the following Science

subjects: Math, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics

3A2 Economics Art Literature

3A3 Economics Geography Literature

3A4 Economics History Literature

2A1 Economics Art Math A different subject from the H2 Arts subjects:

Economics, Geography, History, Literature, General Studies in

Chinese, China Studies in English

OR A different subject from the H2

Science subjects: Math, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics

2A2 Economics Geography Math

2A3 Economics History Math

2A4 Economics Literature Math

2A5 Art Literature Math

2A6 Geography Literature Math

2A7 History Literature Math Science Subject Combinations

Subject Codes H2 H2 H2 H1

3S1 Biology Chemistry Math One of the following Arts subjects: Economics, Geography, History,

Literature, General Studies in Chinese, China studies in

English 3S2 Chemistry Physics Math

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2S1 Biology Economics Chemistry A different subject from the H2 Arts

subjects: Economics, Geography, History,

Literature, General Studies in Chinese,

China Studies in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics

2S2 Biology Economics Math

2S3 Chemistry Art Math

2S4 Chemistry Economics Math

2S5 Physics Art Math

2S6 Physics Economics Math

2S7 Physics Geography Math

3. Resources permitting, H2 Chinese Language & Literature and H2 Tamil Language & Literature may also be offered as a H2 subject in any of the above combinations provided students clear the selection test.

4. In choosing your subject combination, it is critical that you consider the course you would like to pursue in university and its pre-requisites. A summary of these pre-requisites can be found in the SAJC Prospectus.

4 H2 Subject Combinations

1. Students may offer 4 H2 subjects if they have attained a L1R5 (without bonus points) of 9 or lower.

2. The 4 H2 subject combinations offered are: Arts

Subject Codes H2 H2 H2 H2 4A1 Economics Geography Literature Math

4A2 Economics History Literature Math

Science

Subject Codes H2 H2 H2 H2 4S1 Chemistry Biology Economics Math

4S2 Chemistry Physics Economics Math

4S3 Physics Geography Economics Math

3. Students who are eligible and keen to take a 4 H2 subject combination must still

indicate a 3 H2 subject combination as their 3rd choice during subject registration.

4. To continue with 4 H2 subjects in JC2, a student must pass all H2 subjects in the JC1 Common Test and Final Examination.

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PRE-REQUISITES

The following table shows the pre-requisites of various subjects:

H3 Subjects

H3 subjects may be offered by students who have scored distinctions for all H2 subjects in the JC1 Promotional Examination. A H3 subject must be offered together with the corresponding subject at the H2 level. Students can apply for H3 subjects offered by either UCLES, SMU, NUS or NTU. H3 subjects have syllabi that are of much higher level of difficulty. Students offering H3 subjects must have the time and ability to manage a workload beyond their subject combination.

Subject H1 Level H2 Level

Mathematics Nil • B3 or better in Additional Mathematics at GCE O-Level

Biology Nil

• B3 or better in Pure Biology at GCE O-Level, or

• A1 in Combined Science (with Biology) at GCE O-Level

Chemistry Nil

• B3 or better in Pure Chemistry at GCE O-Level, or

• A1 in Combined Science (with Chemistry) at GCE O-Level

Physics Nil

• B3 or better in Pure Physics at GCE O-Level, or

• A1 in Combined Science (with Physics) at GCE O-Level

• And C6 or better in Additional Mathematics at GCE O-Level

Economics Nil Nil

Geography Nil Nil

History Nil Nil

Literature Nil Nil

China Studies in English Nil This subject is not offered at H2 level

General Studies in Chinese (1 year course)

A1 or A2 for HCL’O’. A selection test is required.

This subject is not offered at H2 level

Art A selection test is required. A selection test is required.

Chinese Language & Literature Tamil Language & Literature

This subject is not offered at H1 level

B3 or better for Higher Chinese or Higher Tamil at GCE O-Level respectively. A selection test is required.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES NTU, NUS, SMU and SUTD will select applicants based on their grades in: • 3 H2 and 1 H1 content-based subjects (at least one of which must be a contrasting

subject) • General Paper (GP) • Project Work (PW) Applicants should also meet the Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement for admission by having one of the following: o a minimum of D7 for the higher MTL paper taken at the GCE O-Level examination. o a minimum of ‘S’ grade for the H1 MTL paper or General Studies in Chinese. o a minimum of 'S' grade for the H2 MTLL paper taken at the GCE A-Level Examination. o a pass in the MT 'B' Syllabus paper at the GCE A-Level Examination. If a candidate is exempted from MTL, as approved by MOE, the MOE-approved subject-in-lieu will be considered as the MTL subject. Candidates who are unable to fulfil the MTL requirement for admission but satisfy all other admission requirements will be admitted on a provisional basis. During their course of study, they will be required to attend the MTL course conducted by the University or attain the minimum requirement as listed above by retaking the MTL paper at the GCE A-Level Examination before they are allowed to graduate. Besides their examination results, the universities may also consider students’ achievement in other areas, such as Co-Curricula Activities (CCA) and Community Involvement Programme (CIP), as reflected in their School Graduation Certificate (SGC).

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INDICATIVE GRADE PROFILES FOR NIE/NTU/NUS/SMU FOR AY2012/2013 ADMISSIONS EXERCISE The Indicative Grade Profile assumes C grades for GP and PW. The Grade Profiles below indicate that of the 10th percentile of the cohort. NUS Law* AAA/A NUS Medicine* AAA/A NUS Dentistry* AAA/A NUS Pharmacy AAA/A NUS Business Admin (Accountancy) AAA/A NTU Renaissance Engineering* AAA/A SMU Law AAA/A NTU Accountancy* AAA/B NUS Chemical Engineering AAA/B NUS Business Admin AAA/B NTU Aerospace Engineering AAA/B NUS Industrial & Systems Engineering AAB/B NUS Materials Science & Engineering AAB/B NUS Environmental Studies AAB/B NTU Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering AAB/B

NTU Business* AAB/B SMU Accountancy AAB/B NUS Architecture* ABB/B NUS Engineering ABB/C NUS Bioengineering ABB/C NUS Mechanical Engineering ABB/C NTU Communication Studies* ABC/B SMU Business Management BBB/B NUS Industrial Design* BBB/B NUS Arts & Social Sciences BBB/B NTU Maritime Studies BBB/B NTU Mathematics & Economics BBB/B NUS Environment Engineering BBB/C NUS Engineering Science BBB/C NUS Computing (Information Systems) BBB/C NTU Psychology BBB/C NUS Real Estate BBC/B NUS Civil Engineering BBC/B NUS Science BBC/B NTU Biological Sciences* BBC/B

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NTU Mathematical Sciences BBC/B NTU Economics* BBC/B SMU Economics BBC/C SMU Social Sciences BBC/C NUS Project & Facilities Management BBC/C NUS Computing (Computer Science) BBC/C NUS Arts & Social Sciences (MT related) BBC/C NTU Linguistics & Multilingual Studies* BBC/C NTU Sport Science & Management BBC/C NTU Arts (Education) BBC/C NUS Electrical Engineering BCC/B NUS Computer Engineering BCC/B NTU Computer Science BCC/B NTU Information Engineering & Media BCC/B NTU Chemistry & Biological Chemistry BCC/B NTU Sociology* BCC/B NTU Science (Education) BCC/B SMU Information Systems Management BCC/C NUS Nursing* BCC/C NTU Bioengineering BCC/C NTU Computer Engineering BCC/C NTU Environmental Engineering BCC/C NTU Materials Engineering BCC/C NTU English* BCC/C NTU History* BCC/C NTU Electrical & Electronic Engineering BCC/D NTU Civil Engineering BCC/D NTU Mechanical Engineering BCC/D NTU Engineering BCC/D NTU Physics / Applied Physics CCC/C NTU Chinese CCC/D NTU Art, Design & Media* CCD/D

* Courses that require interview &/or test. Double Degrees are excluded from the table NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofi...ramme-igp.html NTU: http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/website_files/IGP/AY12-13_IGP.pdf SMU: http://www.smu.edu.sg/admissions/doc...adeProfile.pdf NIE: http://www.nie.edu.sg/studynie/admis...rmation-bachel

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VARIOUS COURSE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LOCAL UNIVERSITIES In addition to fulfilling the admission requirements, you also need to make sure you fulfil the course prerequisites of the degree programmes that you wish to apply in future. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES IN NTU

Programme Minimum Subject Requirements Selection Test/Interview

NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL

• Accountancy • Business, • Accountancy &

Business (Double degree)

H1 level pass in Mathematics or GCE O-Level pass in Additional Mathematics.

On a selective basis

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Art, Design & Media GCE O-Level pass in Mathematics In addition, candidates are required to produce and submit the following materials for admission assessment.

• A portfolio • A personal statement • A creative film/photo sequence/sound piece • Three drawings

For specific submission instructions and details, please refer to http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg

Communication Studies

Good pass in General Paper, at least B in order to be considered.

Chinese Pass in H2 level Chinese or good pass in H1 level Chinese or GCE O-Level Higher Chinese or distinction in GCE O-Level Chinese

On a selective basis

Economics Good pass in H1 level Mathematics and GP

Psychology

English Literature Good pass in General Paper or H2 level English Literature

History Good pass in General Paper/ H1 Level History/English Literature/Geography Public Policy &

Global Affairs

Linguistics & Multilingual Studies Good pass in General Paper Sociology

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

• Aerospace Engineering

• Bioengineering • Business &

Computing (Double Degree)

• Business & Computer Engineering (Double Degree)

• Civil Engineering • Computer

Engineering • Computer

Science • Electrical &

Electronic Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Information Engineering & Media

• Mechanical Engineering

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics /Chemistry /Biology/Computing and GCE O-Level pass in Physics+

Materials Engineering

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics /Chemistry /Biology and GCE O-Level pass in Physics+

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Chemistry and GCE O-Level pass in Physics+

Maritime Studies Maritime Studies with Business Major

H1 Level pass in Mathematics, or GCE O-Level pass in Additional Mathematics, and H1 Level/ GCE O-Level pass in a Science subject

Remark: (+) GCE O-Level pass in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have NOT read H2 Physics.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Biological Sciences H1 level pass in Mathematics and H2 level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology

On a selective basis

Biological Sciences with Psychology Major

Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine (Double Degree)

H1 level pass in Mathematics & GCE O-Level pass in Chinese and H2 level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology

On a selective basis

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Chemistry & Biological Chemistry

H2 level pass in Chemistry and H2 level pass in either Mathematics or Physics

• Mathematical Sciences

• Mathematics & Economics (Combined Degree)

H2 level pass in Mathematics

• Physics /Applied Physics

• Physics with Mathematical Sciences Major

H2 level pass in Physics and Mathematics

LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Medicine Pass in H2 Level Chemistry, and Pass in either H2 Level Biology or Physics In addition, candidates are required to submit the following materials for admission assessment:

• Academic results • Personal statement • Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would

like to be considered under Non-Academic Achievements/Exceptional Individual Scheme)

• Official testimonial from school • Two reference letters • Any other supporting documents

For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/default.aspx

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION ● Arts

(Education)*

● Science (Education) *

2 subjects taken at H1 level, including a pass in GP, taken at one and the same sitting Pass in Mathematics at either GCE O-Level or at least at H1 level in the GCE A-Level Examination Pass in at least 5 subjects including English as a First language taken at GCE O-Levels

Yes

Remark: (*) These degree programmes offer many courses which may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to the National Institute of Education (NIE) website for details.

SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

Sport Science & Management

H1 Level pass in Mathematics, or GCE O-Level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics

On a selective basis

More details can be found at the following website:- http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/ALevel.aspx

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REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES IN NUS

Programme Minimum Subject Requirements Selection Test/Interview

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Chinese Language / Chinese Studies

At least a B4 grade for Higher Chinese at GCE GCE O-Level OR A pass in Chinese OR At least a C grade for H1 Chinese Language OR A pass in H2 / H3 Chinese Language and Literature

• English Language

• English Literature

• Theatre Studies

Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test or Passed the NUS Qualifying English Test

Malay Studies A pass in Higher Malay Language at GCE O-Level or A pass in H1 Malay Language or A pass in H2 / H3 Malay Language and Literature

Psychology A pass in Mathematics at GCE O-Level

Communications and New Media, Economics, European Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History, Japanese Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies, South Asian Studies

Open to all registered students of the Faculty.

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

• Business Administration (BBA)

• Business Administration (Accountancy)

Pass in H1 Mathematics at GCE A-Level or GCE O-Level Additional Mathematics

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

Computer Engineering

A good grade in H2 Mathematics and a good grade in H2 Physics or Chemistry. Those with H2 level in Chemistry must have GCE O-Level Physics or equivalent.

Yes

Computing (Computer Science Courses)

A pass in H2 Computing/Mathematics/Physics or at least a ‘B’ grade in H1 Mathematics.

Computing (Information Systems Courses)

A pass in H2 Computing or at least a ‘B’ grade in H1 Math

Computing (E-Commerce)

A pass in H2 Computing or at least a ‘B’ grade in H1 Math

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

Dentistry • Good H2 pass in Chemistry • Good H2 pass in either Biology or Physics • Good H2 pass in a third subject • Good grade in GP

Candidates short listed for admission will be required to take a manual dexterity test and appear for an interview. In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, candidates who are Hepatitis B (HBV) carriers are not eligible for admission to Dentistry.

SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT

Architecture

• Passes in at least 2 H2 subjects • H1 pass in Chemistry/ Mathematics/Physics;

or pass in GCE O-Level Additional Mathematics

Yes

Industrial Design

• Project and Facilities Management

• Real Estate

• Passes in at least 2 H2 subjects • H1 pass in Chemistry/ Mathematics/Physics;

or pass in GCE O-Level Additional Mathematics

FACULTY OF ENGINNERING

• Chemical Engineering • Environmental

Engineering

Pass in H2 Mathematics and H2 Chemistry and H2 Physics+

• Bioengineering • Civil Engineering

Pass in H2 Mathematics, and either H2 Chemistry or H2 Physics+

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• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Remark: (+) Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have GCE O-Level or equivalent in Physics and will be required to take specified Physics bridging modules offered by the Faculty of Science.

Engineering Science Good grades in H2 Mathematics and H2 Physics

FACULTY OF LAW

Law (LL.B.)

• Good GCE A-Level results • A grade of B or better in GP

or minimum SAT critical reading score of 700 accompanied by a minimum E grade for GP Applicants short listed for any of the above programmes must sit for a written test and undergo an interview. The interview and test aim to assess the level of competency in the English language and reasoning ability, as well as the suitability of candidates for the LL.B. programme.

Yes

YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Medicine and Surgery

Pass in H2 Chemistry and either H2 Biology or H2 Physics and one contrasting subject.

For short listed candidates: portfolio, essay and interviews

Nursing Pass in any two of the following at GCE A-Level: H2 Biology, H2 Chemistry, H2 Computing, H2 Physics, or H2 Mathematics

Remark: In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, admission to Medicine is subject to the condition that the candidate must be tested negative for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).

YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Music Candidates applying for admission to the Recording Arts & Science (RAS) major must acquire H2 passes in Mathematics and Physics.

Candidates who meet the academic requirements for admission are expected to prepare for an audition.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Chemistry, Applied Chemistry

Good H2 pass in Chemistry and at least a good GCE O-Level pass in Mathematics.

Computational Biology

Good H2 passes in Mathematics and either Biology/ Chemistry / Physics. Students without H2 pass in any two of the three Science subjects should have at least GCE O-Level passes in them.

Admission to the Faculty of Science does not automatically qualify a student to choose these majors as there are additional departmental selection criteria due to limited places.

Food Science and Technology

Good H2 passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Quantitative Finance Good H2 pass in Mathematics

Life Sciences Good H2 passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics Students without H2 passes in Biology or Chemistry may read the relevant bridging modules as entry requirements

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

Good H2 pass in Mathematics

Statistics (specialization in Biostatistics or Finance & Business Statistics)

Physics Good H2 passes in Mathematics and Physics

Pharmacy Very good H2 passes in Biology and Chemistry. More details can be found at the following website:- http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/local/admissionreq/BYA-admission.html & http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/publication/undergraduate_prospectus/HTML/index.html REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES IN SMU Programmes Minimum Subject Requirements

All Courses • Good passes in at least three H2 content-based subjects, one H1 content-based subject, PW and GP.

• Other acceptable subject combinations include: 4H2 content-based subjects, PW and GP.

• Law applicants must have a ‘B’ grade and above for GP. • A good pass in Mathematics at H1 level or equivalent (not essential

for Law applicants). • A minimum of ‘S’ grade in Mother Tongue Language.

Successful applicants who have not met the Mother Tongue

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requirement can still be admitted on a Conditional Offer but must satisfy the requirement before graduating from SMU.

• SAT is optional but an added advantage for those with strong scores (see Notes on SAT below).

• Interview/essay writing for short listed applicants.

Notes on SAT A score of 1900 or more will be minimally sufficient for applicants to make a competitive application. Note that meeting the SAT guideline does not guarantee admission as admission to SMU is competitive and selective. The more competitive schools will usually require scores of more than 2000.

More details can be found at the following websites:- http://admissions.smu.edu.sg/apply/admissions-requirements/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES IN SUTD Programmes Minimum Subject Requirements

All Courses • Good passes in at least three H2 content-based subjects, one H1 content-based subject, PW and GP.

• Other acceptable subject combinations include: 4 H2 content-based subjects, PW and GP.

• A minimum of ‘S’ grade in Mother Tongue Language. • Applicants who have been exempted from MTL as approved by

MOE, the MOE-approved subject-in-lieu will be considered as your MTL subject.

• 500 word-limit essay

Notes on SAT Please visit the US College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org for details on SAT and registration. Applicants should indicate 6532 (SUTD Institution Code) on their SAT registration forms, so that the scores will be sent directly to SUTD by US College Board.

More details can be found at the following websites:- http://www.sutd.edu.sg/admission_req_alevel.aspx http://www.sutd.edu.sg/curriculum_pillars.aspx http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/pre-u/pre-u-to-university/ Note that: The qualifications listed for the various local universities are the minimum requirements for you to be considered for admission. It should be understood that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not indicate that the applicant can be admitted as admission to the University is based on open competition. It would be dependent on the applicant's academic standing, the courses he/she has selected and the competition amongst the applicants in the year of application. In exceptional cases, other achievements may be considered.

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H1 General Paper

Subject Code: 8807 Course Objectives 1 To better understand the world in which students live by fostering critical awareness

of continuity and change in the human experience 2 To better understand the nature of knowledge by appreciating the inter-relationship

of ideas from across disciplines 3 To broaden students’ global outlook while remaining mindful of shared historical and

social experiences in Singapore 4 To develop maturity of thought and apply critical reading and creative thinking skills 5 To develop the skills of clear, accurate and effective communication 6 To develop the skills of evaluation of arguments and opinions 7 To promote extensive and independent reading and research Course Content Candidates must offer two papers, Papers 1 and 2. Paper 1 (Essay) The course will comprise topics from the following areas: 1 History 2 Social Issues 3 Economics 4 Ethics 5 Politics 6 Philosophy 7 Science and Technology 8 Environment 9 Literature and Language 10 Culture and the Arts 11 Topics of local interest and national concern Candidates will be tested on the maturity of thought appropriate to Pre-University students which would include an understanding of general principles and applications. Paper 2 (Comprehension) The course aims to develop the following abilities in students: 1 To better comprehend English prose passages as a whole and in detail 2 To infer relevant information 3 To summarise information 4 To evaluate information 5 To make observations of patterns and relationships 6 To apply understanding and interpretation in a task derived from the text(s) 7 To re-express material supplied in texts in continuous form 8 To gain knowledge and understanding of common English usage

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Scheme of Assessment

Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting 1 Essay 1 hr 30 min 50 50% 2 Comprehension 1 hr 30 min 50 50%

Paper 1 comprises 12 questions which will contain a wide range of topics. The questions will give students the opportunity to read extensively and express an informed, critical, creative and relevant response to issues related to the topics highlighted. Answers to questions in Paper 1 should normally be 500 to 800 words in length. Paper 2 comprises a compulsory comprehension exercise which includes an application question, a summary and a variety of short questions.

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H1 Project Work Subject Code: 8809

Course Objectives Project Work (PW) is a learning experience which aims to provide students with the opportunity to synthesise knowledge from various areas of learning, and critically and creatively apply it to real life situations. This process which enhances students’ knowledge and enables them to acquire skills like collaboration, communication and independent learning prepares them for lifelong learning and the challenges ahead. Learning Outcomes of Project Work The learning outcomes identify the key areas of learning of the subject. Four learning outcomes are separately articulated: knowledge application, communication, collaboration and independent learning. While students learn to work in groups, they will also learn independently through self-reflection and evaluation of their own work processes. These learning outcomes exist in dynamic interplay rather than as compartmentalized and distinct categories. The following are the learning outcomes of PW: • Knowledge Application Students will acquire the ability to make links across different areas of knowledge and

to generate, develop and evaluate ideas and information so as to apply these skills to the project task.

• Communication Students will acquire the skills to communicate effectively and to present ideas clearly

and coherently to a specific audience in both the written and oral forms. • Collaboration Students will acquire collaborative skills through working in a team to achieve common

goals. • Independent Learning Students will be able to learn on their own, reflect on their learning and take appropriate

action to improve it. Objectives of Assessment The assessment in PW aims to measure the extent to which the students have achieved the expected learning outcomes. During the course, the students have to demonstrate their ability, individually and as a group, by applying the knowledge learned to develop a project task.

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Students will be assessed in the following areas: • Knowledge Application Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to generate, develop and evaluate

ideas and information so as to apply these skills as they carry out a project task. • Communication Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to present ideas clearly and

coherently to a specific audience in both the written and oral forms. NOTE: Collaboration and Independent Learning are not assessed. Scheme of Assessment Candidates are required to complete the following 3 compulsory papers: Paper 1: Written Report – Knowledge Application (Product) • Produce a Written Report of 2500 to 3000 words on the project. Paper 2: Oral Presentation – Communication • Give an Oral Presentation on the project and answer questions posed by the

assessors. Paper 3: Group Project File – Knowledge Application (Process) • Submit a Group Project File comprising the following 3 submissions by individual

candidates: Preliminary Ideas (PI), Evaluation of relevant print/non-print Material (EoM), Insights and Reflections (I&R).

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H1 & H2 Mathematics Subject Codes: 8864 (H1 Math), 9740 (H2 Math)

Course objectives To enable students to: 1. acquire the necessary mathematical concepts and skills for everyday life, and for

continuous learning in mathematics and related disciplines; 2. develop the necessary process skills for the acquisition and application of

mathematical concepts and skills; 3. develop the mathematical thinking and problem solving skills and apply these skills

to formulate and solve problems; 4. recognise and use connections among mathematical ideas, and between

mathematics and other disciplines; 5. develop positive attitudes towards mathematics; 6. make effective use of a variety of mathematical tools (including information and

communication technology tools) in the learning and application of mathematics; 7. produce imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical ideas; 8. develop the abilities to reason logically, to communicate mathematically, and to

learn cooperatively and independently. Use of Graphic Calculators (GC) The use of GC will be expected. The examination papers will be set with the assumption that candidates will have access to a GC. Assessment Objectives (AO) There are three levels of assessment objectives for the Mathematics examination. The assessment will test candidates' abilities to: AO1: understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of contexts, including the manipulation of mathematical expressions and use of graphic calculators; AO2: reason and communicate mathematically through writing mathematical explanation, arguments and proofs, and inferences; AO3: solve unfamiliar problems; translate common realistic contexts into mathematics; interpret and evaluate mathematical results, and use the results to make predictions or comment on the context. H1 MATHEMATICS (SYLLABUS 8864) The syllabus provides a foundation in mathematics for students who intend to enrol in university courses such as business, economics and social sciences. It covers Exponential & Logarithmic Functions & Graphing Techniques, Equations & Inequalities, Calculus and Statistics. A major focus of the syllabus will be the understanding and application of basic concepts and techniques of Statistics. This will equip students with the skills to analyse and interpret data, and make informed decisions.

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Course Requirements Knowledge of the content of GCE O-Level Mathematics is assumed. Scheme of Assessment There will be one 3-hour paper marked out of 95 as follows: Section A (Pure Mathematics – 35 marks) will consist of about 5 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus. Section B (Statistics – 60 marks) will consist of about 6 – 8 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Statistics section of the syllabus. Candidates will be expected to answer ALL questions. H2 MATHEMATICS (SYLLABUS 9740) The syllabus serves to prepare students adequately for university courses, requiring H2 Mathematics, including courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering and Computing where more mathematics content is required. It aims to develop mathematical thinking and problem solving skills in students. Topics covered include Functions and Graphs, Sequences and Series, Vectors, Complex Numbers, Calculus, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Probability Distributions, Sampling, Hypothesis Testing, and Correlation and Regression. Students will learn to analyse, formulate and solve different types of problems. They will also learn to work with data and perform statistical analysis. Course Requirements Knowledge of the content of both GCE O-Level Mathematics and Additional Mathematics are assumed. A minimum grade of ‘B3’ in Additional Mathematics is required for students who intend to study H2 Math. Scheme of Assessment

Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting 1 Pure Mathematics 3 hours 100 50% 2 Pure Mathematics & Statistics 3 hours 100 50%

Paper 1 (3 hours) This paper will consist of about 10 to 12 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus. Candidates will be expected to answer ALL questions. Paper 2 (3 hours) This paper will consist of two sections, Sections A and B. Section A (Pure Mathematics – 40 marks) will consist of about 3 – 4 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus. Section B (Statistics – 60 marks) will consist of about 6 – 8 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Statistics section of the syllabus. Candidates will be expected to answer ALL questions.

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H1 Biology Subject Code: 8875

Course Requirement Students intending to read H1 Biology should have knowledge and understanding of Biology at GCE O-Level, either as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course. Outline of Syllabus The syllabus is divided into two parts: the Core syllabus and the Applications syllabus, to be studied by all candidates.

A. The Core syllabus. There are 5 Core topics: 1. Cellular Functions 2. DNA and Genomics 3. Genetic Basis for Variation 4. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry 5. Evolution

B. The Application syllabus. There are 2 Application topics: 6. Isolating, Cloning and Sequencing DNA 7. Applications of Molecular and Cell Biology

Scheme of Assessment

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting 1 Multiple Choice 1 h 30 33 %

2 Structured and free-response question 2 h 60 67 %

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H2 Biology Subject Code: 9648

Course Requirement Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of GCE O-Level Biology, as a single or as part of a balanced Science course. Outline of Syllabus The syllabus is divided into two parts: the Core syllabus and the Applications syllabus, to be studied by all candidates.

A. The Core syllabus. There are 7 Core topics: 1. Cellular Functions 2. DNA and Genomics 3. Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria 4. Organisation and Control of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Genomes 5. Genetic Basis for Variation and Development 6. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry 7. Diversity and Evolution

B. The Application syllabus. There are 2 Applications topics: 8. Isolating, Cloning and Sequencing DNA 9. Applications of Molecular and Cell Biology

Scheme of Assessment Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple Choice 1 h 15 min 40 20%

2 Core Paper. Structured and free-response questions

2 h

100

35%

3 Applications Paper.

Structured and free-response questions Planning question

2 h

60 12

25% 5%

4 SPA

School-based Science Practical Assessment

- 40 15%

Paper 3 (Applications) Some questions, including the planning question, require integration of knowledge and understanding from different areas of the syllabus. Knowledge of Core syllabus may be required. Paper 4 (SPA) 2 compulsory school-based assessments; one in JC1 and one in JC2. Each assessment assesses the following skill areas: (i) Manipulation, measurement & observation (MMO) (ii) Presentation of data & observation (PDO) (iii) Analysis, conclusions and evaluation (ACE).

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H1 Chemistry Subject Code: 8872

Course Requirement Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of Chemistry at GCE O-Level as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course. Course Content

Physical Chemistry 1. Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry 5. Chemical Energetics 2. Redox reactions 6. Equilibria 3. Atomic structure 7. Reaction kinetics 4. Chemical Bonding

Inorganic Chemistry The Periodic Table: Chemical Periodicity

Organic Chemistry 1. Introduction to Organic Chemistry 4. Alcohols 2. Hydrocarbons 5. Carbonyl compounds 3. Halogen derivatives 6. Carboxylic acids and derivatives Scheme of Assessment Paper Type of Paper Duration Weighting Remarks

1 Multiple choice 50 min 33% 30 questions

2 Structured and Free Response

questions

2 h 67% Sect A: A variable number of structured questions with one or two data-based Sect B: 3 choose 2

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H2 Chemistry Subject Code: 9647

Course Requirement Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of Chemistry at GCE O-Level as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course. Course Content

Physical Chemistry 1. Atoms, Molecules and Stoichiometry 5. Chemical Energetics 2. Atomic Structure 6. Electrochemistry 3. Chemical Bonding 7. Equilibria 4. The Gaseous State 8. Reaction Kinetics

Inorganic Chemistry 1. The Periodic Table: Chemical Periodicity 3. Group VII 2. Group II 4. An introduction to the Chemistry of

Transition Elements Organic Chemistry

1. Introduction to Organic Chemistry 5. Phenols 2. Hydrocarbons 6. Carbonyl compounds 3. Halogen derivatives 7. Carboxylic acids and derivatives 4. Alcohols 8. Nitrogen Compounds Scheme of Assessment Paper Type of Paper Duration Weighting Remarks

1 Multiple choice 1 h 20% 40 questions

2 Structured Questions 2 h 25% A variable number of

structured questions

with one or two data-

based

5% One planning question

which constitutes 5%

weighting in SPA.

3 Free Response

Questions

2 h 35% 5 choose 4

4 School-based Science

Practical Assessment

(SPA)

- 15% 2 compulsory school

based assessments;

one in JC1 and one in

JC2.

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H1 Physics Subject Code: 8866

Course Requirements Students intending to read H1 Physics should have knowledge and understanding of Physics at GCE O-Level, either as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course. They should also be familiar with calculus, vectors, trigonometric relations and logarithmic expressions. Course Content The topics covered in H1 Physics are as follows: (i) Measurement (ii) Kinematics and Dynamics (iii) Forces and Energy (iv) Wave Motion and Superposition (v) Electricity (D.C.) and Electromagnetism (vi) Quantum Physics Scheme of Assessment Paper Type of Paper No. of Questions Duration Weighting

1

Multiple Choice

30 1 hour 33%

2 Structured Questions

Section A: variable number 2 hours 67% Section B: 3 choose 2

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H2 Physics Subject Code: 9646

Course Requirements Students intending to read H2 Physics should have obtained either a minimum grade of B3 in Pure Physics or an A1 in Combined Science (with Physics), and a minimum grade of C6 in Additional Mathematics at the GCE O-Level Examination. They should also be familiar with calculus, vectors, trigonometric relations and logarithmic expressions. Course Content The topics covered in H2 Physics are as follows: (i) Measurement (vii) Electric Field and Electricity (ii) Kinematics and Dynamics (D.C. and A.C.) (iii) Forces and Energy (viii) Electromagnetism and (iv) Circular Motion and Gravitation Electromagnetic Induction (v) Oscillations, Wave Motion and (ix) Quantum Physics Superposition (x) Lasers and Semiconductors (vi) Thermal Physics (xi) Nuclear Physics Scheme of Assessment Paper Type of Paper Duration Weighting Remarks

1 Multiple Choice 1 h 15 min 20% 40 questions.

2

Structured

Questions and one

Planning Question

1 h 45 min 30% Variable number of

questions.

3 Longer Structured

Questions 2 hours 35%

Variable number of

questions in Sect. A and a

choice of 2 from 3

questions in Sect. B.

4

School-based

Science Practical

Assessment (SPA)

- 15%

2 compulsory school-based

assessments; one in JC1

and one in JC2.

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H2 Art Subject Code: 9750

Course Objectives 1. Cultivate deeper understanding and appreciation of visual arts within social and cultural

contexts; 2. Encourage experimentation and innovation though exploration and creative use of

materials and processes; 3. Increase proficiency in the use of art and design principles to communicate ideas and

concepts; 4. Develop critical and analytical skills through research, exploration and creation of

artworks; 5. Foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement through the practice of visual arts; 6. Lay the foundation for life long interest in the visual arts. Course Content The study of Art at H2 level comprises two compulsory components, Study of Visual Arts (SOVA) and Studio Practice. (The course content for the Study of Visual Arts can be found in the H1 Art section.) Studio Practice: • engages students in the creation of artworks. • provides opportunities for students to acquire a working understanding of various art elements and principles. • develops competency in manipulating various art media for self-expression. • enable students to acquire skills such as research, experimentation and exploration,

idea development, personal reflection and evaluation in the process of creating artworks.

Scheme of Assessment Paper Description Weighting Paper 1: Study of Visual Arts (Compulsory)

3-Hour Written Paper 40%

Paper 2: Coursework (Compulsory)

One Coursework unit comprises the finished artwork and not more than eight A2 sheets of preliminary/supporting studies.

60%

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H1 China Studies in English Subject Code: 8817

Course Objectives The aim is to enable students to: 1. gain a broad exposure to key issues related to the development of contemporary

China; 2. deepen their understanding of the Chinese, their culture and ways of thinking; 3. develop an awareness and appreciation of diversity among the people and regions

of China; 4. appreciate the geopolitical and economic implications of China’s rise as a regional

and global player; 5. develop an understanding of the social and environmental implications of China’s

development; and 6. develop skills in evaluating diverse perspectives on China and arrive at an informed

judgment of issues. Course Content Key themes: • Culture and Society • Authority and Governance • Development and Challenges • China and the World Scheme of Assessment

Duration: 3 hours (Total marks: 100%) Section A (37.5%)

Case Study Candidates are to answer 3 or 4 compulsory structured questions. Section A carries 30 marks.

Section B (62.5%)

Essay Questions Candidates are to answer 2 questions with an either/or option each. Section B carries 50 marks.

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H1 & H2 Economics Subject Codes: 8819 (H1), 9732 (H2)

Course Objectives Both H1 & H2 Economics syllabi aim to provide the basis for a broad understanding of

Economics. The syllabi aim to develop in candidates:

1. an understanding of fundamental economic principles, theories and concepts, and of the methods of analysis used by an economist;

2. the ability to use the tools of economic reasoning to explain, analyses and resolve economic issues, and evaluate policy decisions;

3. the habit of reading critically, from a variety of sources, to gain information about the changing economic activities and policies at national and international levels;

4. the ability to use evidence in making rational arguments in economic context and understand the roles of various economic agents.

Brief Syllabus Content for H1 Economics (Revised) (8819) Microeconomics • How the Microeconomy Works

• Why Markets Fail

Macroeconomics • How the Macroeconomy Works

• Macroeconomic Aims, Problems/Issues, Consequences and Policies

• International Economy

Assessment Format: Students sit for one written paper, comprising case study and essay questions.

Duration: 3 hrs

Section A

2hrs 15mins

(70%)

Case Study Questions Candidates are to answer 2 compulsory case study questions.

Each question carries 30 marks.

Section B

45mins

(30%)

Essay Question Candidates are to answer 1 out of 2 essay questions.

Each question carries 25 marks.

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Brief Syllabus Content for H2 Economics (9732) Market System

• Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost

• Resource Allocation in Competitive markets

• Firms and How They Operate

Market Failure and Government Intervention National and International Economy

• Key Economic Indicators

• How the Macroeconomy works

• International Economics

Assessment Format: Students sit for two written papers, comprising case study and essay questions.

Total time: 4 hrs 30mins

Paper 1 2hrs 15mins

(40%)

Case Study Questions Candidates are to answer 2 compulsory case study questions.

Each question carries 30 marks.

Paper 2 2hrs 15mins

(60%)

Essay Questions Section A comprises 3 essay questions focusing mainly on

microeconomics and Section B comprises another 3 essay questions

focusing mainly on macroeconomics.

Candidates are to answer a total of 3 essay questions:

One each from Section A & Section B and the third question can be

chosen from either section.

*For a more detailed description of the syllabi, please refer to SEAB website at

www.seab.gov.sg

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H1 Geography Subject Code: 8812

Course Objectives The aim is to enable students to: 1. gain knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and human processes, their interactions and spatial outcome 2. appreciate the dynamic spatial and temporal nature of Geography 3. develop a range of skills appropriate to the subject 4. develop a sense of environmental responsibility Course Content H1 Geography is examined along thematic lines in one paper. It comprises Physical Geography, Human Geography and the geographical skills and techniques relevant to the topics explored in the subject. The topics covered can be categorised into compulsory and optional. All compulsory topics will be covered, but only one optional topic will be covered. Physical Geography Compulsory: Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management Optional: Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management Human Geography Compulsory: The Globalization of Economic Activity Optional: Urban Issues and Challenges Other skills which will be taught are the ability to use other forms of geographical information. These include topographic maps and other maps like sketch maps, geology maps, data representation, satellite images, photographs, graphs, statistics and fieldwork techniques. Scheme of Assessment

Duration: 3 hours (100%)

Section A 1.5 hours

(50%)

Four structured questions based on stimulus materials (e.g. maps, tables, graphs, photographs). One question will be set on each compulsory topic. The third question will be on either the Physical Geography topic or the Human Geography topic. The fourth question will be a combination of either two Physical Geography topics or the two Human Geography topics. Candidates must answer four questions from this section. This section carries 50 marks.

Section B 45 mins (25%)

Two structured essay-type questions, one on each of the Physical Geography topics. Each question will have an ‘either’ ‘or’ option and comprises no more than 2 parts. Candidates must answer one question from this section. Each question carries 25 marks.

Section C 45 mins (25%)

Two structured essay-type questions, one on each of the Human Geography topics. Each question will have an ‘either’ ‘or’ option, and comprises no more than 2 parts. Candidates must answer one question from this section. Each question carries 25 marks.

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H2 Geography Subject Code: 9730

Course Objectives Please refer to the course objectives listed in H1 Geography. Course Content H2 Geography is examined along thematic lines, in two papers. Paper 1 examines Physical Geography, while Paper 2 looks at Human Geography. There are a total of three examinable topics per paper, all of which are compulsory. Geographical skills and techniques relevant to these topics will be covered as well. Paper 1: Physical Geography Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management Atmospheric Processes, Hazards and Management Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management Paper 2: Human Geography The Globalisation of Economic Activity Population Issues and Challenges Urban Issues and Challenges Other skills which will be taught are the ability to use other forms of geographical information. These include topographic maps and other maps like sketch maps, geology maps, data representation, satellite images, photographs, graphs, statistics and fieldwork techniques. Scheme of Assessment

Paper 1 – Physical Geography (3 hours) 50%

Section A (25%)

Four structured questions based on stimulus materials (e.g. maps, tables, graphs, photographs). One question will be set on each topic. The fourth question will be a combination of one or more topics. Candidates must answer all four questions. This section carries 50 marks.

Section B (25%)

Three structured essay-type questions, one on each of the topics. Each question will have an ‘either/ ‘or’ option, and comprises no more than two parts. Candidates must answer two questions from this section. Each question carries 25 marks.

Paper 2 – Human Geography (3 hours) 50%

Section A (25%)

Four structured questions based on stimulus materials (e.g. maps, tables, graphs, photographs). One question will be set on each topic. The fourth question will be a combination of one or more topics. Candidates must answer all four questions. This section carries 50 marks.

Section B (25%)

Three structured essay-type questions, one on each of the topics. Each question will have an ‘either’/ ‘or’ option, and comprises no more than 2 parts. Candidates must answer two questions. Each question carries 25 marks.

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H1 History Subject Code: 8814

Course Objectives The H1 syllabus aims to enable students to: 1. develop an interest in and enthusiasm of the past; 2. acquire an understanding and a sound knowledge for selected periods or themes; 3. gain an awareness and understanding of historical concepts such as change and

continuity, cause and effect; 4. appreciate the nature and diversity of historical sources and understand the methods

used by historians; 5. grasp the diverse approaches to and interpretations of historical issues; 6. think independently and make informed judgement of issues; and 7. develop empathy with people living in diverse places and at different times. Course Content The paper will comprise 2 sections, A and B, as follows: A. Compulsory Source-Based Study:

• The United Nations and Global Affairs, 1945 – 2000

B. Thematic Study: • The Origins of the Cold War in Europe after World War II • The Extension of the Cold War outside Europe: Korean War and Cuban Missile

Crisis • The End of the Cold War • The Growth and Problems of the Global Economy: Key Developments and

Reasons • Rise of Religious Fundamentalism: Causes and Impact • Conflict and Instability in the Middle East and South Asia

Scheme of Assessment Candidates will be required to sit for one written paper of which the duration is three hours. The paper is divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer the compulsory source-based study in Section A and three essay questions in Section B.

International History, 1945 – 2000

Section A (25%)

There will be one compulsory source-based study on The Political Effectiveness of the United Nations, 1945-2000. The question carries 25 marks.

Section B (75%)

There will be a total of five essay questions, with one question on each of the following themes, and the last two questions on any two themes: • The Cold War and how it shaped the World • The Development of the Global Economy • Conflict and Cooperation Candidates are required to answer three questions. Each essay question carries 25 marks.

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H2 History Subject Code: 9731

Course Objectives The H2 syllabus aims to enable students to: 1. develop an interest in and enthusiasm of the past; 2. acquire an understanding and sound knowledge for selected periods or themes; 3. gain an awareness and understanding of historical concepts such as change and

continuity, cause and effect; 4. appreciate the nature and diversity of historical sources and understand the methods

used by historians; 5. grasp the diverse approaches to and interpretations of historical issues; 6. think independently and make informed judgement of issues; and 7. develop empathy with people living in diverse places and at different times.

Course Content Candidates must offer two papers, Papers 1 and 2. Paper 1 (International History, 1945-2000) The paper will comprise two sections, A and B, as follows: Section A: Compulsory source-based study:

• The United Nations and Global Affairs, 1945-2000 Section B: Thematic Study:

• The Origins of the Cold War in Europe after World War II • The Extension of the Cold War in Asia and Latin America • The End of the Cold War • The Growth and Problems of the Global Economy: Key Developments

and Reasons • Rise of Religious Fundamentalism: Causes and Impact • Conflict and Instability in the Middle East and South Asia

Paper 2 (History of Southeast Asia, 1900-1997) The paper will comprise two sections, A and B, as follows: Section A: Compulsory source-based study:

• ASEAN, 1967-1997 Section B: Thematic Study:

• How Independence was Achieved • Challenges Faced by the Independent Southeast Asian States • Regional Conflicts and Cooperation

This paper emphasises cross-comparative studies of countries in the Southeast Asian region during the different stages of their experience between 1900 and 1997, and case studies of certain countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, and the Philippines will be selected.

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Scheme of Assessment Paper Description Section Duration Marks Weighting

1 International History, 1945-2000

A. Source-based Study

B. Thematic Study 3 hrs 100 50%

2 History of Southeast Asia, 1900-1997

A. Source-based study

B. Thematic Study 3 hrs 100 50%

For Paper 1, candidates must answer four essay questions, including the compulsory source-based question from Section A, and three other questions from Section B. For Section B, there will a total of five questions. There is at least one question from each of the three themes, and two questions from any of the two themes. For Paper 2, candidates must answer four essay questions, including the compulsory source-based question from Section A, and three other questions from Section B. For Section B, essay questions will not be set on the subject matter selected for the source-based study. Essay questions set in Section B will be thematic questions which require candidates to support their answer with examples drawn from at least 3 countries of the candidates’ choice.

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H1 GENERAL STUDIES IN CHINESE 华文理解与写作 Subject Code: 8642/1

I. 说明 1. 课程与选修标准

I. 选修本科的学生将在高一完成课程后参加该年的‘A’水准考试。

II. 学生必须考获新加坡剑桥普通教育证书‘O’水准高级华文 A1或 A2，同时也必须先通过

校内的鉴定考试才能获准选修本课程。 2. 试卷

本科只有一个试卷，包括两个部分： 第一部分 －甲组：写作 占 50% 第二部分 －乙组：理解 占 50%

3. 教学内容示例 3.1. (A)本地事实与重要课题

(a) 政治： 多元种族社会的政治现实 国家所面对的问题和挑战 国民的爱国意识 国民与全民防卫

(b) 经济： 自由贸易与保护主义 公积金制度与新加坡社会的发展 向海外发展 经济前景

(c) 文化： 新加坡文化的特色 文化大熔炉 各民族的文化传统 优雅社会 文化活动与文娱表演 电影 / 电视节目的检查尺度

(d) 社会： 各种社会“运动” （如：礼貌运动、讲华语运动、环保运动等） 各种社会问题 如：单身、未婚、抽烟、福利等） 宗乡会馆

(e) 教育： 双语教育制度 精英教育 各类型学校 （如：自主学校、特选学校、自治学校等） 灵活学习与创造力

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3.2. (B)中华文化与价值观

中华文化的特色 语言与文字 中华艺术 （如：书法、篆刻、剪纸、传统戏曲等） 中华文学的特色 节目与礼俗

3.3. (C)国际时事与重要课题 亚洲四小龙的经济成长 亚细安六国的相互关系 国际间的经济合作 新加坡与外国的关系 环保运动

（注：老师在进行教学时，可以有所选择和补充，不必硬性遵照所列述的课题）

II. 考试纲要 4. 考查目标

本试卷主要是考查考生的普通知识、思想成熟程度、对时事的认识，以及阅读、分析、讨论和文

字表达的能力。

5. 评鉴内容 5.1. 写作：占 50%

任选一题，字数不得少过 600 字。题目范围包括： (A) 本地时事与重要课题

（如：政治、经济、文化、社会、环保、教育等。） (B) 华族文化与价值观

（如：语言文字、文化艺术、传统思想、节日习俗等。） (C) 国际时事与重要课题

（如：亚洲四小龙的经济成长、亚细安的相互关系、国际间的经济合作、新加坡与外国

的关系、环保课题等。） 5.2. 理解：占 50%

考生先阅读一篇论说文，然后回答问题。

6. 考试时间 2 小时 40 分钟。 （甲组写作 1 小时 30 分钟；乙组理解 1 小时 10 分钟）

* 试题尽可能根据出题蓝图设计，但可斟酌情况略作调整。

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Literature in English Subject Codes: 8811 (H1), 9748 (H2), 9805 (H3)

Course Objectives To develop in students: 1. an appreciation of, and informed personal response to, Literature in English 2. a love of reading, and the ability to read critically 3. an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts for literary production 4. an understanding of the nature and methods of literary study 5. the interdependent skills of reading, analysis and communication 6. effective, persuasive and appropriate communication of ideas Assessment Objectives Candidates should be able to: 1. make an informed personal and critical response to texts and account for their

responses 2. demonstrate an understanding of how the literary context of a text informs their

understanding 3. critically analyse and evaluate ways in which writers’ choices of form, structure

and language shape meaning 4. clearly communicate the knowledge, understanding and insights appropriate to

literary study Scheme of Assessment • There is one compulsory paper (Paper 1) that both H1 and H2 candidates will offer. • There are two elective papers (Papers 2 or 3) available.

The College offers Paper 3 to H2 candidates.

• Each paper will be three hours long. Candidates will answer three questions in each paper. Questions are given equal weighting in the computation of marks for the paper

(i.e. 1333

% each).

• Examinations are open book: candidates will be allowed to bring copies of their set texts into the examination room.

Paper 1: Reading Literature (Compulsory Paper) Paper 1 is an introductory paper designed to provide students with a broad exposure to literary study, focusing on the three genres of writing in Literature. It will consist of three sections, each centred on a particular genre. Section A: Poetry (H2) This will be an unseen section in which two questions will be set focusing primarily on response and comparison skills. These questions will require the candidate to respond to and critically compare two unseen poems. The candidate will answer one question only. (H1) This will be an unseen section in which two questions will be set focusing primarily on response skills. Students will be required to respond critically to a single unseen poem. The candidate will answer one question only.

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Section B: Prose and Section C: Drama In these two sections, the student (H1 & H2) will study one novel in Section B and one play in Section C. Two questions will be set for each text in each section, focusing primarily on analysis skills. One question will be an essay question and the other will be a passage-based question. The candidate will answer one question on each text. Papers 2 - 3: Elective Papers (H2 only) These papers are designed to allow students to build on the foundation gained in Paper 1, and to study Literature in greater depth. Candidates study only one elective paper. Candidates will study three texts in their chosen paper. The examination consists of three sections. • Section A will consist of unseen extracts on the period or topic. Two questions will be

set of which candidates will be required to do one. These questions will require the candidate to respond critically to the extracts set.

• Section B will focus on a comparison of two of the set texts. Two questions will be set

of which candidates will be required to do one. • Section C will focus on essay questions set on all three texts. The same texts used for

Section B should not be used for Section C. Two questions will be set on each text of which the candidate will be required to do one.

H3 Literature This is intended for students who display an exceptional ability and interest in the study of Literature, and are willing to pursue their studies to a greater depth and with greater specialisation. H3 students will be assessed via a research essay, written on a topic chosen with the guidance of a teacher and the approval of CIE. This essay should be 3,000-3,500 words in length. In addition, the students have to produce an evaluative commentary on the essay of 800-1200 words in length. The essay should focus on an area of literary study, show evidence of extensive reading and research, adhere to an academic essay format and use conventions such as bibliography, references, and in-text citations. The essay should be completed over an extended period of 10 months in JC2.

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H2 Chinese Language and Literature 华文与文学 Subject Code: 9556/1 & 9556/2

1 本科是遵照教育部《大学先修班华文课程标准》的教学目标及教学内容而设的。修完该课程的二

年级学生在高二年底参加考试。

2 学生必须考获新加坡剑桥普通教育证书‘O’水准高级华文 A1-B3，同时也必须先通过校内的鉴

定考试才能获准选修本课程。 3 本科试卷包括下列两个部分 ：

试卷（一）语文部分 3 小时（100/50%）

试卷（二）文学部分 3 小时（100/50%）

4 试卷一考查学生的语文运用能力。学生在考作文时准予使用教育部所规定的词典。

5 试卷二考查学生对文学教材的理解、欣赏和分析能力，考试以开卷形式进行，考生可携带所规定

的文本进场。

6 出题蓝图 ：

试卷（一 ）：语文部分（写作、语文理解与应用）（100 /50%）

序数 考查项目 方式 范围 题 数 分数比重

一 作文 开放式 抒情文、记叙文、说明文 、

议论文；

字数不得少于600字；

准许学生使用教育部所规定

的词典。

4选1 35/17.5%

二 综合填空 多项选择 - 5 5/2.5%

三 阅读理解一

开放式 - 5 30/15%

四

阅读理解二

*开放式 - 4 30/15%

共 15 100/50%

*根据两个生活语料，如报章社论、新闻报道、通告、广告、海报、报告书、建议书、网上论坛贴

文、博客文章、电邮等，其中一道试题是短评。

试卷（二 ）：文学部分（100/50%）

序数 考查项目 放式 范围 题数 分数比重

一 古文 开放式 指定文言文 6篇 2选1

25/12.5%

二 韵文 开放式 指定诗词 10首 2选1 25/12.5%

三 现当代小说 开放式 指定短篇小说 3篇及武侠小

说《天龙八部》节选

2选1 25/12.5%

四 现代戏剧 开放式 指定现代戏剧：老舍《茶

馆》或郭宝崑戏剧

*2选1 25/12.5%

共 4 100/50%

*《茶馆》和郭宝崑戏剧两部分，每部分各有两题，考生只须从其中一部分选答一题。

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表一：语文部分的课程框架

表二：H2 指定文学作品包括：

文言文篇目

序号 作品 作 者 备注

1 《邹忌讽齐王纳谏》 - 先秦

2 《前出师表》 诸葛亮 蜀汉

3 《岳阳楼记》 范仲淹 宋

4 《六国论》 苏洵 宋

5 《柳敬亭说书》 张岱 明

6 《岳飞》 毕沅 清

韵文篇目

序号 作品 作 者 备注

1 《行路难》（其一） 李白 唐诗

2 《旅夜书怀》 杜甫 唐诗

3 《燕歌行》 高适 唐诗

4 《雨霖铃》（寒蝉凄切） 柳永 宋词

5 《念奴娇》（大江东去） 苏轼 宋词

6 《声声慢》（寻寻觅觅） 李清照 宋词

7 《心跳》 闻一多 新诗

8 《错误》 郑愁予 新诗

9 《惠安女子》 舒婷 新诗

10 《来生你若再为芙蕖》 曹沫 新诗

现当代小说

序号 作品 作 者 备注

1 《药》 鲁迅 短篇小说

2 《一把青》 白先勇 短篇小说

3 《白香祖与孔雀图》 孙爱玲 短篇小说

4 《天龙八部》节选（第 41至 43回） 金庸 武侠小说

现代戏剧

序号 作品 作 者 备注

1 《茶馆》 老舍 2选 1

2 戏剧两部：*

《小白船》

《傻姑娘与怪老树》

郭宝崑

*本地作品

序号 主范畴 副范畴

1 青春岁月 成长 亲情 友情

2 社会与国家 社会关怀 国家认同 多元文化

3 环球趋势 文化发展与挑战 社会、经济发展与挑战 政治发展与挑战

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H2 Tamil Language and Literature Subject Code: 9561/1 & 9561/2

சிஙகப¢ - ேஙமபிரிடஜ ிஙாதுிஜகலவ¢

(ேமாி நிைிேபேத உயரதர 2 மி ெம ழி இயர

ஜள 1ி(கு1த

உயபதமி2 ேபேிு ேுஜபிதாஜைஜளிாக கிதநஒயஒகிகுிஇதண இி யிதாஜ ஙா கமிதநஒய ஙிேுணமள தாஜைஜளி1 குி1ி டஙஜ ஙிளடிடஜககிநிஙாிைேமிாக கிஏேதிடஜ ஙாிஙிநதிு ிேுணமள (ஏேிமுடணஙளதிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிி குிிி 1 மகபே ிஙவைலாிிி (5 முடணஙளத ிிசயதநஒ ிஙவைலாி1 (3திமுடணஙளத 3 சயதநஒ ிஙவைலாி2 (30 முடணஙளத டமஜைிமுடணஙளி1தத உயரதர மி ெம ழி இயர ெள 2 ுாம, சஙந, டஜஒஙம, ஙதநி ுகனி டஜககி பேஙாமி இி யமி இம மஜுபஙா கபயள டமஜைம டஜககி தாஜ ஙா கி தநஒு ி ேுணமளிாவடுஜவிதாஜத கமிிேிமுடணஙளிுபிஙமள டமஜைிமுடணஙள 1தத

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H1 Chinese 华文 Subject Code: 8631/1 & 8631/2

1 所有修完中学华文课程的学生必修，并于高一年底参加‘A’水准考试。考获‘O’水准

高级华文等级 A1 - D7的学生可以免修。

2 本科是遵照教育部《2012大学先修班华文课程标准》的教学目标及教学内容而设的。课

程的总目标是：

• 培养语言运用能力

• 提高人文素养

• 培养通用能力

3 本科试卷主要考查学生听、说、读、写四方面的语文能力。此外，也考查学生综合运用

语言技能的能力。

4 考查方式：

本科试卷包括下列两个试卷：

试卷 考查项目 考试时间 比重

试卷一 语文 3 小时 70 %

试卷二 口试 约 10 分钟 25 %

听力理解 约 30 分钟 5 %

试卷一：写作（60分），语文理解与运用（80分）

试卷 考查项目 方式 范围 题数 分数/比重 备注

一

第一部分

作文 开放式 记叙文 说明文 描写文 议论文 看图作文

4 选 1 60/30% 字数在 500 字以上 • 准许学生在考

作文时使用教

育部所规定的

词典。

第二部分

综合填空 多项选择

语文的理解

和运用 10 20/10% 1 个篇章

阅读理解一

多项选择 自由作答

语文的理解

和运用 6 20/10% 1 至 2 个生活预料

阅读理解二

多项选择 长文缩短

语文的理解

和运用 9 40/20% 1 个篇章

共 2 140/70%

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试卷二：口试(50分)与听力理解 （10 分）

序数 考查项目 方式 范围 题数 分数比重

一 口试

1)口头报告

2)会话

• 看图说话

• 对话

开放式

对话

根据 H1课程的选修单元*

一张图片

日常会话

2选 1

1

20/10%

30/15%

二 听力理解 听录音，

然后回答

多项选择

式的题目

考查的内容包括日常会

话、广播、访谈、故事、

新闻报道等。

10 10/5%

共 12 60/30%

*参阅下列的图表

5 课程框架： 主范畴 副范畴 核心单元

（Core） C1 自然环保 爱护自然/

动物 环境污染 节省能源/

再生资源 C2 成长历练

个人历练 知音友情 温馨亲情

C3 家国之情

社区关怀 爱国情操 环球公民

C4 文化与生活

志趣爱好 节庆习俗 创意文化

选修单元

（Elective）

E1 音乐与电影欣赏 东方和

西方歌曲 东方和

西方电影 偶像

E2 网络与媒体 网络沟通 数码科技 东方和

西方传媒

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Chinese B Subject Code: 8597/1, 8597/2 & 8597/3

1. 所有中学华文 B课程，以及 O水准华文考获 D7-F9的学生必修。

2. 本科是遵照教育部《2012大学先修班华文课程标准》的教学目标及教学内容而设的。课

程的总目标是：

I. 培养语言运用能力

II. 提高人文素养

III. 培养通用能力

3. 本科考试包括下列三个试卷，总共 100%。

试卷一：写作（20%）

试卷 考查项目 方式 范围 题数 分数/比重 备注

一

写作 （实用文）

开放式 电子邮件 日记

2 选 1 20/20% 字数在 200 字以上 • 准许学生在考

作文时使用教

育部所规定的

词典。

共 1 20/20%

试卷二：语文理解与应用（30%）

试卷 考查项目 方式 范围 题数 分数/比重 备注

二

语文应用 多项选择 语文的理

解和应用 10 10/10% 3 至 4 个段落或短

文

阅读理解 多项选择 语文的理

解和应用 10 20/20% 3 至 4 个实用性预

料，如广告、传

单、新闻报道、日

常对话等。

共 20 30/30%

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试卷三：口试（35%）与听力理解（15%）

序数 考查项目 方式 范围 题数 分数比重

一 口试

1)口头报告

2)会话

报告

对话

华文 B课程的选修单元*

一个录像

1

1

15/15%

20/25%

二 听力理解 听录音，

然后回答

多项选择

式的题目

考查的内容包括日常会

话、广告、说明、故事、

新闻报道等。

10 15/15%

共 12 50/50%

*参阅下列的图表

4. 课程框架： 主范畴 副范畴 核心单元

（Core） C1 自然环保 爱护自然/

动物 环境污染

C2 成长历练

个人历练 知音友情 温馨亲情

C3 家国之情

社区关怀 爱国情操

C4 文化与生活

志趣爱好 节庆习俗

选修单元

（Elective）

E1 音乐与电影欣赏 东方和

西方歌曲 东方和

西方电影 偶像

E2 网络与媒体 网络沟通 数码科技

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BAHASA MELAYU (H1) Nombor Kertas : 8636/1 & 8636/2

Pengenalan: Bahasa Melayu H1 ialah mata pelajaran untuk Peperiksaan GCE Peringkat A. Mata pelajaran ini diambil calon yang tidak mengambil Bahasa Melayu H2. Matlamat Kursus: Matlamat utama adalah untuk menilai keupayaan calon dalam perkara-perkara berikut: Penggunaan bahasa Melayu baku melalui lisan dan tulisan

Penggunaan bahasa untuk berkomunikasi sesuai dengan tujuan, khalayak dan

konteks masyarakat dan budaya Pemerolehan dan penyampaian maklumat, idea dan perasaan melalui penggunaan

bahasa Kandungan Kursus: Bahasa Melayu H1 ini mengandungi 2 komponen iaitu Kertas 1 : Bahasa (Karangan, Penggunaan Bahasa, Kefahaman dan Ringkasan) Kertas 2 : Lisan dan Kefahaman Mendengar Kertas 1: BAHASA (3 jam) Bahagian A : Karangan (60 markah) Calon dikehendaki menulis karangan tidak kurang daripada 380 patah perkataan tentang satu daripada empat soalan yang diberikan. Genre karangan yang diuji ialah naratif, deskriptif dan ekspositori/argumentatif. Salah satu karangan yang diberikan berbentuk stimulus (rangsangan grafik).Calon dikehendaki menggunakan informasi yang terkandung dalam rangsangan grafik yang diberikan untuk menjawab soalan. Calon dibenarkan menggunakan kamus yang diluluskan. Masa yang diperuntukkan ialah 1 jam 30 minit. Bahagian B :Penggunaan Bahasa, Kefahaman dan Ringkasan (80 markah) Bahagian ini mengandungi tiga bahagian terdiri daripada lima soalan. Sebanyak 50 peribahasa disediakan untuk dipelajari.

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Calon dikehendaki menjawab kesemua soalan tanpa kamus. Masa yang diperuntukkan ialah 1 jam 30 minit. Bahagian A : Calon dikehendaki menjawab kedua-dua soalan Soalan A1 : Pengimbuhan (10 markah) Soalan A2 : Peribahasa (10 markah)

Bahagian B : Melengkapkan Teks (20 markah) Bahagian C : Kefahaman dan Ringkasan (40 markah) Kertas 2: UJIAN LISAN DAN KEFAHAMAN MENDENGAR (40 minit) Ujian Lisan (50 markah) (15 minit) Ada 2 bahagian. Bahagian A : Penyampaian Lisan (20 markah) Pilih satu antara dua soalan berdasarkan modul elektif dalam sukatan pelajaran. Penyampaian lisan selama lebih kurang 2 minit Calon diberikan 10 minit untuk membuat persiapan yang boleh dibawa bersama

ketika ujian dijalankan sebagai rujukan.

Bahagian B : Perbualan (30 markah) Berbual berdasarkan stimulus yang disediakan bertemakan modal teras dalam

sukatan pelajaran. Ujian Kefahaman Mendengar (10 markah) (30 minit) Calon dikehendaki : Mendengar rakaman berdasarkan 5 teks autentik pelbagai genre, kemudian

menjawab 10 soalan aneka pilihan (MCQ)

Kertas Keterangan Masa % Drpd Jumlah

1 Bahasa 3 Jam 80 2 Lisan & Kefahaman

Mendengar 40 minit 20

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BAHASA MELAYU B Nombor Kertas : 8598/1, 8598/2 & 8598/3

Pengenalan Bahasa Melayu B Peringkat Lanjutan bertujuan untuk mengukur tahap pencapaian dan kecekapan pelajar dalam bidang bahasa berdasarkan objektif Sukatan Pelajaran Bahasa Melayu Peringkat Prauniversiti. Calon yang mengambil Bahasa Melayu B akan diberikan gred ‘Merit’, ‘Lulus’ atau ‘Gagal’ (Ungraded). Matlamat Kursus Matlamat utama adalah untuk menilai keupayaan calon dalam perkara-perkara berikut: Penggunaan bahasa Melayu baku melalui lisan dan tulisan

Mendengar dan memahami pelbagai jenis teks lisan mengingat butir-butir dan

mengenal pasti idea penting dalam teks yang didengar Bertutur dengan fasih dan jelas dalam situasi sehari-hari dan memberikan respons

yang sesuai secara lisan terhadap pelbagai rangsangan

Menunjukkan pemahaman terhadap teks yang dibaca dan memberikan respons yang sesuai dan jelas yang berkait rapat dengan kehidupan

Menulis esei fungsional (contohnya e-mel) dan naratif (contohnya blog, diari dan forum)

Kandungan Kursus: Bahasa Melayu B Peringkat Lanjutan ini mengandungi 3 komponen iaitu Kertas 1 : Penulisan Fungsional Kertas 2 : Penggunaan Bahasa dan Kefahaman Kertas 3 : Lisan dan Kefahaman Mendengar Kertas 1 : Penulisan Fungsional (20 markah) Kertas 1 ini mengandungi DUA soalan dan calon dikehendaki memilih satu sahaja. Calon dikehendaki menulis karangan tidak kurang daripada 160 patah perkataan Calon dibenarkan menggunakan kamus yang diluluskan. Masa yang diperuntukkan ialah 50 minit. Soalan 1 - Penulisan e-mel berdasarkan senario yang diberikan

Soalan 2 - Penulisan blog, forum dan lain-lain lagi berdasarkan rangsangan

autentik yang diberikan

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Kertas 2 : Penggunaan Bahasa dan Kefahaman (30 markah) Kertas 2 ini mengandungi DUA bahagian : Bahagian A : Tatabahasa Bahagian B : Kefahaman Calon dikehendaki menjawab kesemua soalan tanpa kamus. Masa yang diperuntukkan ialah 1 jam. Bahagian A: Tatabahasa (10 markah) Bahagian ini mengandungi soalan-soalan tatabahasa yang dibentuk berdasarkan dua atau tiga teks autentik seperti iklan, rencana daripada surat khabar, Internet dan lain-lain lagi.. 10 soalan aneka pilihan (MCQ) disediakan. Bahagian B: Kefahaman (20 markah) Bahagian ini mengandungi soalan-soalan kefahaman yang dibentuk berdasarkan dua atau tiga teks autentik seperti iklan, brosur risalah dan lain-lain lagi.. 10 soalan aneka pilihan (MCQ) disediakan. Kertas 3 : LISAN DAN KEFAHAMAN MENDENGAR (50 markah) Kertas ini mengandungi dua komponen: Lisan dan Kefahaman Mendengar Lisan (35 markah) (15 minit) Ujian Lisan terdiri daripada Bahagian 1 dan 2. Masa yang diperuntukkan ialah 15 minit. Bahagian 1 : Penyampaian Lisan (15 markah) Pilih satu antara dua soalan berdasarkan modul elektif dalam sukatan pelajaran. Penyampaian lisan selama lebih kurang 2 minit Calon diberikan 10 minit untuk membuat persiapan yang boleh dibawa bersama

ketika ujian dijalankan sebagai rujukan.

Bahagian 2 : Pertuturan Berdasarkan Gambar (20 markah) Calon dikehendaki menonton klip video dan melibatkan diri dalam perbualan

dengan pemeriksa lisan berdasarkan klip video yang telah ditontoni.

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Ujian Kefahaman Mendengar (15 markah) (30 minit) Bagi Ujian Kefahaman Mendengar, calon dikehendaki: Mendengar rakaman berdasarkan 6 teks autentik pelbagai genre, kemudian

menjawab 10 soalan aneka pilihan (MCQ).

Kertas Keterangan Masa % Drpd Jumlah 1 Karangan 50 minit 20 2 Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman 1 jam 30 3 Lisan & Kefahaman Mendengar 45 minit 50

Rujukan : Sukatan Pelajaran Kementerian Pendidikan

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H1 Tamil Subject Code: 8638

சிஙகப¢ - ேஙமபிரிடஜ ிஙாதுிஜகலவ¢

(ேமாி நிைிேபேத

மவடமஜம ஜஒைுிஒம உயபதமி1ிமவடமஜமி(ிH1 TL 8638/1 & 8638/2)

உயபதம 1ிேபேிு ேுஜபிதாஜைஜளிாக க தநஒயஒகிுஜயடமஜமைிேபதஇமிேஙிஒாிஙவைலாிேபதஇமிிேங ஙிேுணமளி தாஜைஜளி1ி 1ஏ /1 (மகிமுிேடதமத தாஜைஜளிஇதணிகுஙநட ிடஙஜணளவ கமளி குி1ி டஙஜ ஙிளடிடஜககிநிஙாிைேமிாக கிஏததிடஜ ஙாிஙிநதிு ிேுணமளி(ி1திமுடணஙளத

குிிி A1 டஜ புச (1திமுடணஙளத A2 மதைடஜஒபஙளிஇநடமஜமஙள (1திமுடணஙளத Bஏிமகபே ிஙவைலாிிிி (ிதிமுடணஙளத C4 சயதநஒ ிஙவைலாிிிிிி (4திமுடணஙளத ஜளிிி 1ஏ /2 ுஜயடமஜமைிேபே 1ிநஒிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிிி(ிதிமுடணஙளத ிிஒைநடயஜிளயிஉநதயஜஒாி(ஏதிமுடணஙளத தாஜைஜளிிி 1ஏ /2 ேஙிஒாிஙவைலாி(1திமுடணஙளத டமஜை முடணஙளிிததி(1தத%த

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TAMIL ‘B’ Subject Code: 8599

சிஙகப¢ - ேஙமபிரிடஜ ிஙாதுிஜகலவ¢

(ேமாி நிைிேபேத மவடமஜம ஜஒைுிஒம

TAMIL ‘B’ ( 8599/1, 8599/2 & 8599/3)

இஜஒமிடமஜைமிமகிதாஜைஜளஙநட ிடஙஜணஒள தாஜைஜள 1ி ே99/1ிிி(ேதி மஒிஙளத மகாா அாிிுநிகிபயிஇதணளாிைேமிாகலநாைிேபேிடய 1ிேிடஜ ஙா க ிகநனயஜமாிஙுா ாிிஒுசிடயயிேுணமள தாஜைஜள ிி ே99/2 (1முிேடதமத A1 மகபே ிஙவைலா A2 மகபே ிஙவைலா Aஏ மகபே ிஙவைலா B4 ஙவைிதட ஙஒ ிஙவைலா Cே டபேிதநஒ ிஙவைலா C1 டபேிதநஒ ிஙவைலா C7 டபேிதநஒ ிஙவைலா ஜள ஏி ே99/ஏிிிுஜயடமஜமைிேபே இவதாஜைஜளிுஜயடமஜமிநஒிம மிஉநதயஜஒாிகுநயிஉளடஒ ிஇவ கமள ஜள ஏி ே99/ஏிிிேஙிஒாிஙவைலாி இவதாஜைஜளிேஙிஒாிஙவைலாிகுநயிஉளடஒ வ கமள

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Physical Education Physical education is an integral aspect of St Andrew’s Junior College’s belief in

developing all-rounded individuals who are ready to live and work in an increasingly

globalised world. As such, physical education and the annual National Physical Fitness

Award (NAPFA) is a compulsory component of the curriculum.

General Aims 1. To provide students opportunities to fully develop the physical, psychomotor, cognitive

and affective domains of physical education.

2. To nurture in students a sound and positive attitude towards lifetime sports

participation, independent maintenance of physical fitness and the skills & knowledge

needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

3. To provide students opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to

appreciate the aesthetic value of physical activity and movement.

Objectives The main objectives are to ensure that:

1. Every student maintains an acceptable level of physical fitness.

2. All students receive training towards meeting the standards of the NAPFA Test.

The NAPFA is conducted annually from April and is compulsory for all students except

those certified medically unfit to take the test.

3. Every student will be given the opportunity to participate in games, attend sports/health

talks, and be able to value and enjoy physical activities.

4. Students are able to appreciate and use the cognitive skills involved whilst engaged in

physical activity.

5. Students will be given the opportunities for positive self-expression, and to develop

various qualities and a competitive spirit.

6. All students who represent the College at National Inter-School competitions exhibit a

high standard of sportsmanship and the pursuit of excellence.

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There are specific regulations governing the conduct of physical education. These are:

1. Attendance will be taken at all PE sessions. Absentees must provide to their PE

teacher at the earliest opportunity, proper document (e.g. medical certificates) to

support their absenteeism, and may have to make up for missed PE lessons.

2. Only students with valid medical certificates will be exempted from PE lesson.

3. Students wishing to excuse themselves from PE lessons must report to their PE

teachers in advance to seek permission.

4. Students who are excused from PE lessons must remain in the designated location

during PE lessons.

5. Students not properly attired for PE lessons will be considered as being absent.

They may then have to make up for their absence on stipulated days assigned by

the PE Department. Only the official college PE T-shirt and shorts are accepted as

proper PE attire.

6. Student representatives of various CCAs are not exempted from PE lessons unless

their respective CCA teachers-in-charge have sought specific permission on their

behalf from HOD PE/CCA.

Weight Management Programme The height and weight of all students are measured at least twice a year. Students who

are found to be not within the accepted weight range will be enrolled in our Weight

Management Programme. Students whose BMI-for-age is in the 90th percentile and above

will attend compulsory morning runs twice a week on the days stipulated by their PE

teacher. Underweight students will receive support, education and such intervention

measures as deemed necessary.

Once enrolled in the College’s Weight Management Programme, a student’s attendance

for all activities of the programme is compulsory and takes priority over all CCA activities.

A student graduates from the College’s Weight Management Programme when he

achieves his acceptable BMI.

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Remarks: (*) The following Monday will be a public holiday. (**) The following Monday will be a scheduled school holiday. School Vacation

2014 Scheduled Public Holidays Wed 1 Jan : New Year’s Day Fri 31 Jan & Sat 1 Feb**: Chinese New Year Fri 18 Apr: Good Friday Thu 1 May: Labour Day Tue 13 May: Vesak Day Mon 28 Jul: Hari Raya Puasa Sat 9 Aug**: National Day Sun 5 Oct*: Hari Raya Haji Thu 23 Oct: Deepavali Thu 25 Dec: Christmas Day 2014 Scheduled School Holidays Sun 6 July**: Youth Day Fri 5 Sept: Teachers’ Day 2014 School Vacation After Term 1: 15 – 23 Mar 2014 After Term 2: 31 May – 29 Jun 2014 After Term 3: 6 – 14 Sep 2014 After Term 4 (JC1) 15 Nov 2014 – 5 Jan 2015 After Term 4 (JC2): 4 – 31 Dec 2014

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ST ANDREW’S JUNIOR COLLEGE 5 SORBY ADAMS DRIVE SINGAPORE 357691

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