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General Paper
JC1 & JC2
Sciences (Chemistry & Biology)
JC1 & JC2
Economics
JC1 & JC2
- General Paper
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
In our Junior College General Paper programme, our Ex-MOE teacher will focus on refining students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills, both essential for tackling complex essay and comprehension questions.
They will also expose students to extensive reading materials, particularly those of local and global interest, to apply in argumentative writing and the Application Question. Through intensive practice and with a robust feedback system in place, we help students develop sophisticated arguments and clear, persuasive writing to excel in this subject.
Our JC Biology curriculum focuses on advanced concepts in biology, building on the foundations laid in secondary school.
1. Core Topics:
- Cell Biology: Structure and function of cells, cell division (mitosis and meiosis), and the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
- Genetics: Inheritance patterns, genetic variation, DNA structure, gene expression, and biotechnology applications.
- Ecology: Study of ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycling, and human impact on the environment.
- Physiology: Human body systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, with an emphasis on homeostasis and coordination.
- Evolution: Mechanisms of evolution, natural selection, and evidence of evolution.
2. Advanced Topics:
- Biological Control and Biotechnology: Modern techniques in genetic modification, cloning, and recombinant DNA technology.
- Enzyme Action: How enzymes work as biological catalysts and their role in metabolism.
- Nervous and Hormonal Systems: The structure and functioning of the nervous system, hormones, and their interaction to maintain homeostasis.
3. Practical Skills:
- Experimentation: Detailed experiment process for students to grasp better understanding
- Data Analysis: Interpreting experimental data, graphing, and statistical analysis to draw valid conclusions.
4. Application of Knowledge:
- Emphasis on understanding the real-world application of biological concepts, including biotechnology in medicine, environmental conservation, and agricultural practices.
5. Exam Preparation:
Exam techniques, including structuring answers and understanding mark schemes, are key aspects of the curriculum.
Focus on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar scenarios.
Our JC Chemistry curriculum focuses on advanced concepts in chemistry, providing students with a deeper understanding of chemical principles and their applications.
1. Core Topics:
- Atomic Structure and Periodic Table: Structure of atoms, electron configuration, trends in the periodic table, and periodicity in properties such as ionization energy, electronegativity, and atomic radius.
- Chemical Bonding: Types of bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic), properties of ionic and covalent compounds, and intermolecular forces.
- Stoichiometry: Mole concept, balancing equations, calculations involving chemical reactions, limiting reagents, and yield.
- Thermochemistry: Heat changes in chemical reactions, enthalpy, calorimetry, and Hess’s Law.
- Kinetics: Factors affecting the rate of reactions, rate laws, activation energy, and reaction mechanisms.
- Equilibrium: Le Chatelier’s Principle, dynamic equilibrium, equilibrium constants, and applications in chemical industries.
- Acids and Bases: Properties of acids and bases, pH scale, strong vs. weak acids/bases, buffer solutions, and titrations.
- Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemical cells, standard electrode potentials, and applications in electrolysis and batteries.
- Organic Chemistry: Structure and reactivity of organic compounds, functional groups, isomerism, reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and aromatic compounds.
2. Advanced Topics:
- Transition Elements: Characteristics, properties, and complex formation of transition metals, including d-block chemistry and coordination compounds.
- Environmental Chemistry: The role of chemistry in pollution, green chemistry, and the chemistry of global issues like climate change and sustainability.
- Nuclear Chemistry: Radioactive decay, half-life, and the use of nuclear reactions in medicine and energy.
3. Practical Skills:
- Laboratory Techniques: Emphasis on precision and accuracy in chemical experiments, including titration, filtration, crystallization, and distillation.
- Data Analysis: Interpretation of experimental data, error analysis, graphical representation, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Experimental Design: Understanding how to design and carry out experiments to test hypotheses in chemistry.
4. Application of Knowledge:
- Real-World Chemistry: Understanding the practical application of chemistry in industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy production, environmental protection, and materials science.
- Problem-Solving: Applying theoretical knowledge to solve real-life chemical problems, including designing reactions, calculating yields, and troubleshooting laboratory procedures.
5. Exam Preparation:
Past Paper Practice: Regular practice with past year exam papers to familiarize students with the format and improve exam performance.
Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to think analytically and critically, applying knowledge to new and unfamiliar scenarios.
Exam Techniques: Focus on answering multiple-choice questions, structured and essay-type questions, and the application of chemistry concepts to practical situations.
Our JC Economics curriculum aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories, principles, and their real-world applications. It develops critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for both their exams and a deeper appreciation of economic issues.
1. Core Topics:
- Microeconomics:
- Demand and Supply: Understanding market equilibrium, shifts in demand and supply, and factors affecting them.
- Elasticity: Price elasticity of demand (PED), price elasticity of supply (PES), income elasticity of demand (YED), and cross elasticity of demand (XED).
- Market Structures: Perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly. Analysis of pricing, output decisions, and efficiency under each market structure.
- Market Failure: Causes of market failure such as externalities, public goods, and information asymmetry, and the role of government in correcting these failures.
- Government Intervention: Taxes, subsidies, price controls (price floors and price ceilings), and regulation to address market failures and achieve economic goals.
- Macroeconomics:
- National Income: The measurement of national income using GDP, GNP, and other indicators; limitations of GDP as a measure of welfare.
- Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply: Understanding the components of aggregate demand (C+I+G+X-M) and aggregate supply, and factors affecting the equilibrium level of output and price level.
- Economic Growth: Theories and determinants of long-run economic growth, potential output, and the business cycle.
- Inflation: Types of inflation (demand-pull, cost-push), causes, effects, and the role of government and central banks in controlling inflation.
- Unemployment: Types of unemployment (frictional, structural, cyclical), the natural rate of unemployment, and policies to reduce unemployment.
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy: The role of government and central banks in managing the economy through fiscal policy (government spending and taxation) and monetary policy (interest rates, money supply).
- International Economics:
- International Trade: Theories of international trade, comparative advantage, trade protectionism, tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements.
- Exchange Rates: The determination of exchange rates, types of exchange rate systems (floating vs. fixed), and factors influencing currency values.
- Balance of Payments: Understanding the current account, capital account, and financial account; causes and consequences of trade imbalances.
2. Advanced Topics:
- Economic Development: The distinction between economic growth and development, indicators of development, and policies aimed at improving living standards in developing countries.
- Globalization: The effects of globalization on economies, including trade liberalization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and the role of multinational corporations.
- Inequality and Poverty: Causes and consequences of income inequality and poverty, and policies aimed at addressing these issues.
- Sustainability and the Environment: The economics of environmental issues, including climate change, pollution, and sustainable development practices.
3. Application of Knowledge:
- Real-World Applications: Analyzing current economic events and policies, using theories to explain real-world economic phenomena such as recessions, economic crises, and policy responses.
- Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to assess economic issues from multiple perspectives, considering both the advantages and disadvantages of various policies.
4. Exam Preparation:
Past Paper Practice: Regular practice with past exam questions to familiarize students with the exam format and improve performance.
Case Studies: Use of case studies to apply economic theory to real-life situations, enhancing students’ problem-solving abilities.
Essay Writing and Analysis: Developing structured, well-reasoned essays for the Economics exams, focusing on clear argumentation, evaluation, and analysis.
Multiple Choice and Structured Questions: Techniques for tackling various question types efficiently, with a focus on exam strategies and time management.
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