Secondary 2 Streaming

[sharonkhoo]

You don’t really have a big problem, I think. Whatever you choose, you will have 1 subject you don’t particularly like, which isn’t too bad in the overall scheme of things. As far as I see, you either do:

- triple science (must take Bio, but no 2nd humanities)
- Chem+Phys (must take another humanities)
So you have to decide whether taking Bio or the 2nd humanities is going to be tougher, or less to your taste. As you pointed out, your attitude to the subjects may not have been the best, and that is something that you can change to some extent. You never know, once you approach the subject again, with different teachers, different topics, better attitude, you may change your mind about the subject.

Bear in mind that if you drop Bio (or any science) now, you will not be able to take it at A levels; so if there is a chance you may want to offer Bio later, you may not want to drop it now. That restriction doesn’t apply to humanities subjects.

[nonKiasu]

Hi. My DS likes Bio and Phy. But there is no choices of Pure Bio + Pure Phy, nor combine Bio/Phy. Anyone can advice why Chem is compulsory? Thanks.

[sharonkhoo]

nonKiasu:

Hi. My DS likes Bio and Phy. But there is no choices of Pure Bio + Pure Phy, nor combine Bio/Phy. Anyone can advice why Chem is compulsory? Thanks.

Unfortunately, Chemistry is now regarded as the most \"foundational\" science as some understanding of chemistry is needed even when studying Bio and Physics. In face, for entry to Medicine in Singapore universities, Chem is now the compulsory science, not Bio. Does the school offer triple science?

[jollybea]

Hi my son in streaming year this year. May I know whats the difference between Combined Science and Pure Sciences ?


How do we deffentiate between the 2 ? Thanks.

[emoh]

jollybea:

Hi my son in streaming year this year. May I know whats the difference between Combined Science and Pure Sciences ?


How do we deffentiate between the 2 ? Thanks.

usually pure science for those who aspire to go JC, otherwise combined science is sufficient for poly and deem easier to score

Slides 70+ in this sharing did some comparison

http://plmgss.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u173/images/PDF/2017/S3SubjectCombination2018/Sec%203%20Subj%20Combination%202018%20Briefing%20%28Express%20-%2021%20April%202017%29.pdf

[melloh88]

Hi,

Advance consultation required. :?:
I would like to know if anyone tried appealing for double science.

If yes, what kind of reasons can my girl write on the appeal form.
Based on my girl's last results, she has met the overall criteria and science criteria (A1) but math behind by 1% (B3) to A2.
Success rate?
Please advise.
TIA.

[sharonkhoo]

melloh88:

Hi,

Advance consultation required. :?:
I would like to know if anyone tried appealing for double science.

If yes, what kind of reasons can my girl write on the appeal form.
Based on my girl's last results, she has met the overall criteria and science criteria (A1) but math behind by 1% (B3) to A2.
Success rate?
Please advise.
TIA.

If the Maths result is poorer than her usual performance, you probably have a good case since she just missed the cut off. You can say she would like to take A level sciences, and she will work on brushing up her Maths during the year-end (and you should make sure she does!).

[MyPillow]

For express : I thought double science is more or less common subject combi, criteria not that high n strict as compared to triple sci requirements . Ur Dc appeal should not be that difficult.

[emoh]

MyPillow:

For express : I thought double science is more or less common subject combi, criteria not that high n strict as compared to triple sci requirements . Ur Dc appeal should not be that difficult.

Could be appeal from combine science to double pure science ?

[MyPillow]

Emoh , combine sci is normally for NA students . Express are strongly encouraged to take pure sciences ( but I do hear of kids who are weak in express maths N science offered combined sci for o level