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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

Combined Science (Physics and Chemistry)

Goal

• Ensure that students establish a complete understanding on the basics of O level Combined Science – Physics and Chemistry .
• 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 and Chemistry 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 using Prelim and TYS questions

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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 Energy, Electrolysis and Organic Chemistry

Approach

• Mind Map notes or Key notes with important learning points especially for organic chemistry
• 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

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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 Electricity, waves and Electromagnetism

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

Goal

Approach

• 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

• Ensure that students are well versed with their Secondary 3 Math topics before moving on to Secondary 4
• Build up their confidences as O Level approaches

Approach

• Use of Ten-Year-Series questions for practice and understanding
• Exposure to top schools’ Math questions to build up their confidence and application skills

Geography (Pure)

Goal

• 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)

Goal

• 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

Goal

• 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