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Science Briefing for Parents (Sec 2E) 13 July 2012

Science Briefing for Parents (Sec 2E) 13 July 2012. Ms. Deepa (SH-Science) BVSS Science Department 2012. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision. Step 1: Begin with the End in Mind

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Science Briefing for Parents (Sec 2E) 13 July 2012

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  1. Science Briefing for Parents (Sec 2E)13 July 2012 Ms. Deepa (SH-Science) BVSS Science Department 2012

  2. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision Bedok View Secondary School. “A School of High Standards, Quality Learning & Holistic Education."

  3. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision Step 1: Begin with the End in Mind “If you don’t know where you are going, you will end up somewhere else.” ~Yogi Berra • Short Term: JC/ Poly, University • Long Term: What’s my ambition? What are my dreams for my future? • Scientist Doctor Engineer Businessman • Reporter Teacher Nurse Retail Sales • Chemist Video Game Developer… Bedok View Secondary School. “A School of High Standards, Quality Learning & Holistic Education."

  4. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision Step 2: Know your child’s interest & ability • Lower Secondary Science • Taught as 1 subject - with Biology, Chemistry and Physics components (Modular System) • Experiential learning with experiments focusing on understanding concepts Questions: Does he/she show interest in the subject? Does he/she do well for the subject? Does he/she have the right attitude? Bedok View Secondary School. “A School of High Standards, Quality Learning & Holistic Education."

  5. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision Step 3: Know the differences in Upper Secondary Pure Sciences vs. Combined Sciences • Biology Chemistry and Physics • Focus on skills, processes, application of knowledge • 3 Science Practical Assessments (SPA) for each subject Questions: Can he/she cope with 3 Sciences? Pre-requisites? Is there any component he/she had problems with in Sec 2? Does he/she need the subject for entry into a specialised course in the poly or University? Bedok View Secondary School. “A School of High Standards, Quality Learning & Holistic Education."

  6. Your Role in Your Child’s Decision Step 3: Know the differences in Upper Secondary Pure Sciences vs. Combined Sciences Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry) - Two Components in one subject • Each component will cover 3/4 of the pure science syllabus • Less depth in content • More emphasis on knowledge and understanding - 1 Practical Examination - end of Sec 4 Bedok View Secondary School. “A School of High Standards, Quality Learning & Holistic Education."

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