English
Goals
- Listen, read and view critically with high levels of accuracy. To develop a holistic understanding and appreciation of various literary and informational sources from both print and non-printed sources
- Speak, write and represent in standard English acceptable internationally to prepare students in a globalized economy. To develop strong grammar and fluent linguistic abilities which is appropriate for different situations, audiences and culture
- Understand and use standard English, grammar and vocabulary accurately and develop an awareness of how speakers and writers string words together and use language to communicate ideas
Approach
- Motivate learning and assisting students to be aware of what is required to be learned. Guiding students to establish connections with what they already know
- Consolidate and reinforce existing concepts
- Diagnosis of students’ requirements, abilities and interests and close monitoring of their learning and provision of useful feedback for areas of improvement and self-assessment
- Teaching in real-world contexts and use of relevant real life examples
- Facilitation of discovery by supporting students to learn a skill, strategy, process or rule without direct instructions from the teacher
- Clear directions and explanations will be given in a systematic way to help clarify skills, strategy and processes in English
Chemistry
Goals
- Ensure that students have a complete and thorough understanding of O level Chemistry, especially for Chemical Calculations
- Coverage of all topics with particular emphasis on Chemical Bonding, Acids, Bases and Salts, Chemical Analysis.
Approach
- Mind Map notes or Key notes with important learning points especially for difficult topics Chemical Calculations and Chemical Analysis.
- Adopt a ‘questions after explanation’ method to ensure that students fully understand each part of the lesson
- Focus on application of various concepts to promote higher order thinking and analytical skills using Prelim and TYS questions
Physics
Goals
- Ensure that students have a complete and thorough understanding of O level Physics, especially in the area of definitions and formulae
- Coverage of all topics with particular emphasis on Dynamics, Forces, Pressure and Thermal Physics
Approach
- Understand O level Physics principles through problem solving and learning by application of these principles to daily life examples
- Make key notes with important learning points
- Focus on application of various concepts to promote higher order thinking and analytical skills using Prelim and TYS questions
Biology
Goals
- Ensure that students establish a strong foundation in ‘O’ level biology topics in secondary 3
- Students will develop proper answering techniques for exam questions
Approach
- Using animations and diagrams to help students visualize cell structures, molecular details and higher order body systems
- Help students achieve knowledge retention through analogies and relating new concepts to everyday lives
- Consistent practice on TYS and top school papers to prepare students for scoring well in examinations
Additional Mathematics
Goals
- To equip students with problem solving skills in order to tackle challenging questions
- To empower students with keen observation skills and a meticulous attitude towards Math to prevent unnecessary mathematical errors
Approach
- The use of past O Level questions to construct a foundation towards every chapter in Math
- Transition to top schools’ Math questions once students gain more confidence
Elementary Mathematics
Goals
- To equip students with problem solving skills in order to tackle challenging questions
- To empower students with keen observation skills and a meticulous attitude towards Math to prevent unnecessary careless mistakes
Approach
- The use of past O Level questions to construct a foundation towards every chapter in Math
- Transition to top schools’ Math questions once students gain more confidence
Geography (Pure)
Goals
- To demonstrate factual knowledge of geographical facts, concepts, trends and interaction
- To demonstrate knowledge of geographical fieldwork techniques and geographical data skills
- Application and organization of concepts, terms and facts learnt
- Make reasoned conclusions and provide solutions to problems affecting society
- Develop strong interpretation and evaluation skills of geographical data
Approach
- Thorough coverage of Coasts, Living with Tectonic Hazards, Variable Weather and Changing Climate, Global Tourism, Food Resources, Health and Diseases, Geographical Skills and Investigations
- Inquiry based approach to learning of physical and human aspects of the subjects and the linkages between them
- Practice past year examination papers and thorough review of answering techniques and content
- Use of relevant current news to reinforce key concepts in topics covered
Geography (Combined)
Goals
- To demonstrate factual knowledge of geographical facts, concepts, trends and interaction
- To demonstrate knowledge of geographical fieldwork techniques and geographical data skills
- Application and organization of concepts, terms and facts learnt
- Make reasoned conclusions and provide solutions to problems affecting society
- Develop strong interpretation and evaluation skills of geographical data
Approach
- Thorough coverage of Living with Tectonic Hazards, Variable Weather and Changing Climate, Global Tourism, Food Resources, Geographical Skills and Investigations
- Inquiry based approach to learning of physical and human aspects of the subjects and the linkages between them
- Practice past year examination papers and thorough review of answering techniques and content
- Use of relevant current news to reinforce key concepts in topics covered
Social Studies
Goals
- Understand issues which affect socio-economic development, governance and future of Singapore
- Learn from case studies from other countries and apply concepts of how to build a politically stable, cohesive society and vibrant economy
- To examine different issues in society, locally and globally- Develop critical inquiry skills, investigation and reflection
- Demonstration of relevant factual knowledge, construction of sound explanations, interpretation and evaluation of sources
Approach
- Learn about Source Based Question and Structured Essay answering techniques
- Lessons reinforce conceptual framework of Facing Challenges and Change, Managing International Relations, Conflict and Harmony in Multi-Ethnic Societies, Singapore as a Nation in the World, Understanding Governance and Sustaining Economic Development
- Practice Past Year Questions
- Use of relevant current news to reinforce key concepts in topics covered