All Parents of 2009 PSLE kid: Preparing from Sec2 Streaming

[caroline3sg]

My girl’s sch, all express students must take A & E maths.


I am not sure of the Science combination when come Sec 3. I heard that Sec 1 & Sec 2 does not have physics (at least for this whole yr, no physics).

For Geo/Hist/Lit, choose 1.

Between D&T and Art, choose 1. Strange, got D&T no Home Econs from Sec 3 onwards. Last time my time had Home Econs till Sec 4. Or is it no one in the sch in that cohort choose Home Econs.

[prancingpony]

Most schools will offer Humanity route from SEC3 for students deciding to not pursue ‘Engineering’ at university level. One maths & combined science for SC4 & Sec 4 with rest of subject like History, Geography…[/quote]


Hi DadOfGirl,

And for those wanting to pursue engineering? what subjects do they need? sorry, am ignorant of all this. is it necesary for my son to take Bio? he has no clue yet of what he wants so which subjects would be better to take? I know he will have to take 1 Humanities.[/quote]

[DadOfGirl]

prancingpony:

Most schools will offer Humanity route from SEC3 for students deciding to not pursue 'Engineering' at university level. One maths & combined science for SC4 & Sec 4 with rest of subject like History, Geography....

Hi DadOfGirl,

And for those wanting to pursue engineering? what subjects do they need? sorry, am ignorant of all this. is it necesary for my son to take Bio? he has no clue yet of what he wants so which subjects would be better to take? I know he will have to take 1 Humanities.[/quote][/quote]

NUS & NTU would require Physics & Chem as science subjects as a qualifying subject for application to Engineering. If you don't have biology & wants to do engineering in Bio-Tech( molecular engineering) you are still allowed to apply ( Take a bridging course in biology -Sem1 of engineering ) & you could get in if your A level score is great.

For Medicine , Biology is must , same for Pharmacy. In short two science subject must , if you want to pursue engineering/ medicine in local uni.

I am not sure , but A/E both maths is also a requireemnt... one maths will not qualify for application to engineering- Can someone confirm this?

If you are not sure what is your interest , safe options is two maths , two science. Then you can decide at JC level.

[emerald]

A friend’s daughter who is in the express stream failed her science. I am concerned but dare not probe, can someone pls enlighten me what is likely to happen to her daughter. Thanks.

[DadOfGirl]

caroline3sg:

My girl's sch, all express students must take A & E maths.


I am not sure of the Science combination when come Sec 3. I heard that Sec 1 & Sec 2 does not have physics (at least for this whole yr, no physics).

For Geo/Hist/Lit, choose 1.

Between D&T and Art, choose 1. Strange, got D&T no Home Econs from Sec 3 onwards. Last time my time had Home Econs till Sec 4. Or is it no one in the sch in that cohort choose Home Econs.

Here is requirement for O-level. 6 subject grade is considered, but student take 10 or 11 subject , i guess minimum subject you must take exam is 9.

L1R5 = First language (EL) grade plus the relevant 5 subjects' grade. The R5 \"Relevant 5 subjects\" must include:

one science/maths subject
one humanities subject
one science/maths or humanities subject
any other two subjects .

For Humunities focused students... select.

English,
Maths- E
History
Geography
Literature
Mothe tounge

For students aiming for engineering

English
Maths- E
Maths- A
Geography
Physics
Chem

[INNOVATE]

It’s wiser for better students to do an 8-subject combination and focus to excel in ccas and pass hmt. Double maths + physic and chem allows a student to pursue H2 maths, physic and chem at JC level and a student is then eligible to take any course in unis except pharmacy. Biology is not a mandatory requirement for medicine but chemistry is for both medicine and dentistry.

[DadOfGirl]

INNOVATE:

It's wiser for better students to do an 8-subject combination and focus to excel in ccas and pass hmt. Double maths + physic and chem allows a student to pursue H2 maths, physic and chem at JC level and a student is then eligible to take any course in unis except pharmacy. Biology is not a mandatory requirement for medicine but chemistry is for both medicine and dentistry.

It is little suprizing that Biology is not a must for admission to Medicine. Looks like it is that way for NUS.
Interview is conducted for medicine & dentistry , so you never know students with biology will be prefered over those having only Phy-Chem...

[caroline3sg]

DadofGirl

Thank you for the breakdown of humanities & engineering focussed subjects. Anything in between? My girl definitely not engineering bound.

[DadOfGirl]

caroline3sg:

DadofGirl

Thank you for the breakdown of humanities & engineering focussed subjects. Anything in between? My girl definitely not engineering bound.

Double maths & Phy , Chem is safe option . if they like to do Engg or medicine late during JC , can stilll opt for it. If you drop these subjects... doors closed , so can only do Business Mgmat , Law, IT , Physology ( all 6 Stream in SMU)

[mummyjoyce]

DadOfGirl:

caroline3sg:

DadofGirl

Thank you for the breakdown of humanities & engineering focussed subjects. Anything in between? My girl definitely not engineering bound.

Double maths & Phy , Chem is safe option . if they like to do Engg or medicine late during JC , can stilll opt for it. If you drop these subjects... doors closed , so can only do Business Mgmat , Law, IT , Physology ( all 6 Stream in SMU)

If my DD takes double Maths, Phy & Chem, I just want to know if she can do Law? She hates Literature at this moment and she is so determine to drop it.