BEATTY SECONDARY

SCHOOL

Secondary Two Streaming

Booklet

Normal Academic

2019

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 Contents Page

Page No.
1 Streaming Process Time Frame 3
2 Secondary Three Subject Combinations for 2020 3
3 Criteria For Selection 4
4 Criteria For Promotion To Sec 5N 4
5 Progression Pathways for Normal Course 5
6 Additional Pathways for Sec 4NA 5
7 Write-Up On Electives For Secondary Three Normal Academic Classes 6 – 12

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 Normal (Academic) Subject Combinations for 2020
When choosing the subject combination for Secondary 3 (2020), students only need to indicate their
choices represented by the respective codes for each combination. The choices are to be ranked
according to the order of preference. Students are strongly encouraged to opt for combinations that
are within their academic capability.

During the Streaming Exercise, students will be offered the subject combination based on
1. their academic performance in Secondary 2 (based on the overall results in 2019)
2. their choice of combination
3. the number of students opting for the combination and
4. the availability of school resources

If a student is not offered his/her first choice due to any of the above reasons, the school will
consider subsequent choices made by the student. Hence, it is important that students rank their
choices after careful consideration and consultation with their parents or guardian.

STREAMING PROCESS TIME FRAME

No Item Time Frame

1 Briefing to students 14/10 to 16/10
2 Online submission of streaming options 17/10 to 21/10
Release and confirmation of streaming
3 01/11
results

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NORMAL ACADEMIC

Students are to fill up all three choices of subject combination according to their order of preference.

Normal Academic
Combination A B C
Subjects English
Mother Tongue
Humanities
(Social Studies with Elect Geog/Hist)
Exp Math Math Math
N Level / O Level Combined Science (Phy/Chem)
A-Math Principles of D&T / F&N / Art
Accounts

Remarks
A-Math to offer express Math

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Subject Criteria
A-Math Identified and invited (strictly) based on strong performance (Math > 75%)
over two years, and positive learning attitude.
Students already doing SBB Express Math should continue to do well in the
subject (Express Math > 65%) and maintain a positive learning attitude.
Principles of Accounts Math > 60%
Art Art > 55%
Design and Technology D&T > 55% (Subject to teachers’ recommendations), Pass Science
Class size should not exceed 20 per teaching group
Food and Nutrition FCE > 55%
Class size should not exceed 20 per teaching group

CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SEC 5N

MOE has tightened the promotion criteria to Sec 5N to better align the promotion criteria with the
admission requirement to the polytechnics. The refinement will enhance the N(A) students’
preparedness for post-secondary education, especially in polytechnics, and will encourage them to
work towards doing well in a range of subjects that will stand them in good stead for their post-
secondary education.

Promotion Criteria
 EL ≤ 5
 ELMAB3 ≤ 19
( ELMAB3 refers to the aggregate score of English Language, Mathematics and best 3
subjects at the ‘N’ level examinations)

* All subjects used to compute the ELMAB3 aggregate must be at least an ‘N’ level grade 5.

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ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS FOR SEC 4N(A)

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme

• Offered to the top 10% of the cohort with ELMAB3 of 12 points or better.
• English and Maths must be at least a grade 3 for eligibility into Engineering, Science and
Technical related courses.
• At least a grade 2 in English for admission into Business courses.
• Obtained grade 3 or better for all subjects (grade 2 for English in some courses)

• Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic
• Builds on the ITE Direct-Entry-Scheme (DES) which was introduced in 2008.
• The DES is a pathway for N(A) students who do well in their ‘N’-Levels to benefit from
hands-on and experiential learning at the ITE by enrolling in a Higher Nitec programme after
Sec 4. Students will attend a 10-week preparatory programme before the Higher Nitec
course.
• Graduates are assured of either a first- or second-year place in a related Polytechnic
Diploma course, provided they achieve the qualifying ITE Grade Point Average (GPA) in
their Higher Nitec programme.
• It caters to students in the top 10th-percentile to 30th percentile of the Sec 4N(A) cohort, i.e.
the 20% after the top 10% qualifying to apply for the Polytechnic FP.
• Need to obtain an ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 19
points or better
• In addition, the EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Applied Sciences, Engineering
and Info-Communications Technology programmes.
• To apply to Business and Services, the eligibility is EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4.

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 WRITE-UP ON ELECTIVES FOR SECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC CLASSES

Additional Mathematics
Subject: Additional Mathematics Exam Code: 4044

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The Additional Math (NA) prepares students for the eventual O-Level A-Math syllabus in
Secondary 5 level. Students who do very well at the N-Levels proceed directly to the
Polytechnic Foundation Programme and will adapt well to courses that require the A-Math
prerequisite. The syllabus is rigorous and students must be prepared to work hard for the
subject.

Topics to be Quadratic equations and inequalities Parabolas and Circles

covered: Indices and surds Trigonometric Functions
Polynomials Trigo Identities and Equations
Binomial Theorem Differentiation
Coordinate Geometry Integration

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
There will be 11 – 14 questions
of varying marks and lengths
testing more on the
1 fundamental skills and 1h 45m 70 50%
concepts. Candidates are
required to answer all
questions.

There will be 9 – 11 questions

of varying marks and lengths.
2 1h 45m 70 50%
Candidates are required to
answer all questions.

Related Career  Engineering (e.g. Electronic, Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil)

Options*:  Architecture
 Economics and Finance

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Elective Geography
Subject: Elective Geography Exam Code: 2175

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The Geography syllabus (2013) emphasises the integrative study of physical and human
environments to enable students to gain a better understanding of their own space and other
parts of the world. It also focuses on the interconnectedness among groups of people, and
between people and their environment. Geographical Investigation (GI) is specially added in
to equip students with skills of gathering and analysing information, and developing an
inquiring mind to seek answers to issues affecting our lives and the world we live in. GI will be
carried out through two topics: Global Tourism and Variable Weather and Climate.

Topics to be Physical Geography Human Geography

covered:  Living with Tectonic Hazards
Gateway 1: Why are some areas more prone
to tectonic hazards?
Gateway 2: What landforms and associated
tectonic phenomena are found at plate
boundaries?
Gateway 3: How do people prepare for and
respond to earthquakes?
 Variable Weather and Climate
Gateway 1: Why do different places
experience different weather and climate?
Gateway 2: What is happening to the Earth’s
climate?
 Food Resources
Gateway 1: How and why have food
consumption patterns changed since the
1960s?
Gateway 2: What are the trends and
challenges in production of food crops?
 Global Tourism
Gateway 1: How does the nature of tourism
vary from place to place?
Gateway 2: Why has tourism become a
global phenomenon?
Gateway 3: Developing tourism at what
cost?

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
Section A: Structured Questions on
13%
Geographical Investigation
25
Section B: Structured Question on Global
2 1h 40m 12%
Tourism and Variable Weather & Climate
Section C: Structured Questions on Living
with Tectonic Hazards and Variable 25 25%
Weather & Climate

Related Career  Media Studies

Options*:  Teaching and Education
 Diplomatic Service
 International Relations and Trade
 Marketing and Public Relations
 Hospitality and Tourism
 Business Management
 Banking and Finance
 Information and Digital Technologies

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Elective History
Subject: Elective History Exam Code: 2176

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The History syllabus has been revised to provide students with a global perspective of the
complexities of international relations. It highlights the importance of understanding and
interpreting history in all its complexity – its people, events, issues, periods, turning points,
themes and sources. The syllabus also equips students with the necessary skills to make
reasoned and informed decisions.

Topics to be Impact of World War 1 Japan’s defeat in World War II

covered: Stalin’s Soviet Union Reasons for the Cold War in Europe
Hitler’s Germany The Korean War
Outbreak of World War II in Europe The Cuban Missile Crisis
Germany’s defeat in WWII The end of the Cold War
Outbreak of WWII in Asia Pacific

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
Section A : Source
Based Question
3 1h 40m 50 50%
Section B: Structured
Question

Related Career  Media Studies

Options*:  Teaching and Education
 Diplomatic Service
 International Relations and Trade
 Marketing and Public Relations
 Tourism
 Research

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Principles of Accounts
Subject: Principles of Accounts Exam Code: 7088

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: Accounting is an information system based on generally accepted accounting principles. It

involves the recording and processing of business transactions, and communicating the
information to stakeholders. The accounting information is used to evaluate business
performance and facilitate decision-making. What sets the accountancy profession apart is the
responsibility to act in the public’s interest.

Principles of Accounts is designed to provide students with a meaningful basic introduction to

financial accounting and to develop an appreciation of the discipline of accounting. It is
grounded in preparing, communicating and using financial information, and appreciating the
need for ethical conduct. The subject places emphasis on the understanding and application of
accounting knowledge to develop lifelong skills and values that will be of value in the
increasingly complex world of business.

This subject forms part of a broad-based education to equip students with strong fundamentals
for future learning.

Topics to be Introduction to Accounting & Accounting Prepayments and Accruals

covered: Information System Inventory
Elements of Financial Statements and Non-current Assets (excludes sales of non-
the Accounting equation current assets)
Concept of Double-entry Trade Receivables
Special Journals Trade Payables/Long-term borrowings
Cash Book/Petty Cash Book Control Accounts
Bank Reconciliation Correction of Errors (excludes statement of
Trial Balance Adjusted Profit)
Financial Statements with adjustments

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
Answer 3 to 4 compulsory structured
1 1h 40 40%
questions.

Section A (48 marks)

Answer 3 compulsory structured questions.
One question will be on the preparation of
financial statements, which carries 24
2 marks. The remaining two questions 2h 60 60%
average 12 marks.

Section B (12 marks)

Answer any 1 out of 2 structured questions.

Related Career • Chief Financial Officer

Options*: • Chief Executive Officer
• Financial Manager/Director
• Bank Officer/Manager

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Design and Technology
Subject: Design and Technology Exam Code: 7055

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The N(A) Level Design and Technology (D&T) Syllabus offers an examination for pupils who
have followed a course of study that emphasises on designing involving research, reasoned
application of knowledge and skills in the areas of design and technology. Pupils will need to
acquire design techniques and strategies, and have a sound working knowledge of the
plastics, metal and wood, and the three technological areas, namely Structures, Mechanisms
and Electronics.

The Syllabus enables pupils to develop an awareness of design in the areas of social, culture
and environment as well as to exercise judgments of an aesthetic, technical and economic
culture. The design-and-make activities enable pupils to foster positive values and develop
dispositions for enterprise, creativity and innovation. Through design-and-make activities,
pupils are able to harness their innate curiosity and ability to create, and thus develop tenacity
through continuous refinement of their ideas towards viable solution within a given timeframe.

Topics to be Section 1: Design Section 2: Technology

covered: Design Model Resistant Materials
Project Management Building mock ups
Research Marking Out
Needs Analysis Shaping
Idea Conceptualisation Joining and Assembly
Development Finishing
Realisation Plan Electronics
Prototyping Mechanisms and Control
Evaluation Structures
Design & Technology in Society
Design Communication
Ergonomics and Anthropometry

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
1 Written Examination 1h 30m 60 40%

Design Project: 20 weeks

- Design Journal (Deadline set
2 60 60%
- Presentation by SEAB)
Boards

Related Career  Engineering (e.g. Electronic & Electrical, Civil & Structural, Mechanical)
Options*:  Architecture
 Interior/Exhibition Design
 Consumer/Engineering Product Design
 Project Planning
 Industrial/Product Design

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Art
Subject: Art Exam Code: 6125

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The Art syllabus is designed to provide students with the opportunity to give form and
meaning to their ideas, thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile forms. The breadth
and depth of study cater to a range of abilities and interests. The process of art making
involving the use of a variety of media and technologies, as well as its role in the development
of critical and creative thinking, continue to be maintained. Visual literacy skills, such as
perceiving and responding to visual images, and analysis of visual information in its many
forms, are further enhanced and developed in this syllabus.

Topics to be 1. Art as Narrative & Inspiration

covered: 2. Art as Expression & Identity
3. Art as Communication & Design

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
6 - 7 Months
1 Coursework (Deadline set by 100 60%
SEAB)

3h
Question Paper
2 Painting & Drawing 100 40%
issued 3 weeks in
advance

Related Career • Advertising / publishing careers

Options*: • Interactive & Digital Media Design
• Designers – Architecture, Graphic, Fashion, Interior, Stage, Industrial Design
• Art Critic / Philosopher
• Artist
• Art Lecturer / Teacher
• Art Curator
• Photographer / Photo Journalist
• Illustrator / Typographer

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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 Food and Nutrition
Subject: Food and Nutrition (F&N) Exam Code: 6072

Stream: Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Introduction: The N-Level Food and Nutrition syllabus is designed to develop students’ understanding of
the concepts of nutrition and meal planning as well as to draw the links between diet and
health. Students will be introduced to the principles of food science and be equipped with the
knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition. Through the
course, students will learn to recognise the usefulness, and limitations, of food science and to
appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life.

Topics to be 1. Nutrition and Health

covered: - Nutrients
- Diet and Health
- Energy Balance
- Meal Planning and Meal Analysis
2. Food Choices
- Main Food Commodities
- Food Labels
3. Food Science
- The science of food preparation and cooking
- Reactions in food during preparation and cooking
- Evaluation of food

Mode of Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Examination:
Written Paper
1 - Short answer questions 80 40%
1h 30m
- Data response questions
- Open ended questions

5 - 6 months
2 Coursework (Deadline set 60 60%
by SEAB)

Related Career  Nutrition Advisor

Options*:  Flavour / Sensory Scientist
 Food Product Development
 Quality Control Officer / Food and Health Safety Inspector
 Start own food business

*List provides indicative career options and is not exhaustive

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