Secondary 3

Combined Science (Physics and Chemistry)

Goal

• Ensure that students establish a complete understanding on the basics of Chemistry such as atomic structure, bonding and chemical calculations before moving on to more advanced topics
• Ensure that students are able to grasp the concept behind each definition in both Chemistry and Physics via understanding rather than memorizing
• Emphasis on accuracy and reasoning in Physics calculations and application questions respectively

Approach

• Adopt a ‘question after explanation’ method to ensure that students fully understand each part of the lesson
• Focus on application of various concepts to promote critical thinking and analytical skills

 

Chemistry

Goal

• 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

Goal

• 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

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Additional Mathematics

Goal

• 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

Goal

• 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