Y10 Subject Selection (Slides)

Additional Maths

(0606)

Ms Jade

1. Purpose of studying this subject

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics supports learners in building competency,
confidence and fluency in their use of techniques and mathematical understanding. This course
helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and relationships. Learners will develop
their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of contexts.
It provides a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge both for candidates studying
mathematics at a higher level and those who will require mathematics to support skills in other
subjects. It is designed to stretch the most able candidates and provides a smooth transition
to Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics.
Additional Mathematics also trains you to become a stronger critical thinker and improves
your confidence in dealing with numbers and logic. You learn to reason and communicate using
mathematics as a language. It also helps you to apply mathematics concepts and knowledge to
real-world and related discipline problems.

Ms Jade

2. Syllabus Content

1. Functions
2. Simultaneous Equations
3. Indices and Surds
4. Factors and Polynomials
5. Equations, Inequalities and Graphs
6. Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
7. Straight Line Graphs
8. Circular Measure
9. Trigonometry
10. Permutations and Combinations
11. Series
12. Differentiation and Integration
13. Vectors
14. Kinematics

Ms Jade

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Paper 1 Paper 2

● 80 marks ● 80 marks
● 10 - 12 Questions ● 10 - 12 Questions
● 2 hours ● 2 hours
● Calculators Allowed ● Calculators Allowed

Ms Jade

4. Future Careers

● Auditor
● Data or Research Analyst
● Computer Programmer
● Medical Scientist
● Financial Analyst
● Statistician
● Actuarist
● Economist
● Add Maths Teachers

Ms Jade

Chemistry

(0620)

Ms Katie

1. Purpose of studying this subject

● it is the central science that joins together physics, mathematics, life sciences

and medicine, earth and environmental sciences

● It provides understanding and insights into scientific phenomena, as well as

scientific and technological applications with their social, economic and

environmental impacts.

● Basic knowledge of chemistry can help you read and understand labels of

daily use products, and thus make informed decisions.

● Improve analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

● Understanding and mastery of chemistry is the foundation to building of

career in all areas of modern science, technology and engineering, often leads

to a possibility of being an entrepreneur.

● To develop and sharpen basic understanding in safe and appropriate handling

of experiments. Ms Katie

2. Syllabus Content 9 Metals
10 Chemistry of the environment
1 States of matter 11 Organic chemistry
2 Atoms, elements and compounds 12 Experimental techniques and chemical
3 Stoichiometry analysis
4 Electrochemistry
5 Chemical energetics Ms Katie
6 Chemical reactions
7 Acids, bases and salts
8 The Periodic Table

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Katie

4. Future Careers Uses chemical knowledge/technology
● Beautician
Directly related ● Entrepreneur (daily life products)
● Academic researcher ● Environmental consultant
● Analytical chemist (Research/Factory) ● Management consultant
● Biochemist ● Nuclear engineer & Radiation protection
● Biotechnologist ● Patent attorney
● Chemical engineer ● Product Salesperson
● Forensic scientist ● Science writer
● Geologists ● Secondary school science teacher
● Nanotechnologist ● ...etc
● Perfume & cosmetics engineer
● Petrochemist Ms Katie
● Pharmacologist
● Research & clinical scientists
● Scientific laboratory technician
● Toxicologist
● Medicine and Healthcare personnels

Biology

(0610)

Ms Katie

1. Purpose of studying this subject

● To develop, enhance and appreciate the understanding in the following:
○ Basic concepts and diversity of living things
○ Structures, functions and changes of living things
○ Interaction between living things
○ Interaction between living thing and environmental factors

● To build the foundation to career in life science and healthcare fields.
● To develop and sharpen the methodological processing and presentation of

scientific information.

Ms Katie

2. Syllabus Content 12 Respiration
13 Excretion in humans
1 Characteristics and classification 14 Coordination and response
of living organisms 15 Drugs
16 Reproduction
2 Organisation of the organism 17 Inheritance
3 Movement into and out of cells 18 Variation and selection
4 Biological molecules 19 Organisms and their environment
5 Enzymes 20 Human influences on ecosystems
6 Plant nutrition 21 Biotechnology and genetic modification
7 Human nutrition
8 Transport in plants Ms Katie
9 Transport in animals
10 Diseases and immunity
11 Gas exchange in humans

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Katie

4. Future Careers ● Research scientist (life sciences)
● Scientific laboratory technician
● Academic researcher ● Scientific writer
● Biotechnologist ● Secondary school sciences
● Botanist
● Ecologist teacher
● Forensic scientist ● Soil scientist
● Genetic engineer ● Teaching laboratory technician
● Higher education lecturer/professor
● Marine biologist Ms Katie
● Microbiologist
● Nanotechnologist
● Nature conservation officer
● Pharmacologist

Physics

(0625)

Ms Tulasi

1. Purpose of studying this subject

● Understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific
matters

● Recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to
apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life

● Develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision,
objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness

● better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study
by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the
environment

● Develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further
study and everyday life.

Ms Tulasi

2. Syllabus Content

● Motion, forces and energy
● Thermal physics
● Waves
● Electricity and magnetism
● Nuclear physics
● Space physics

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/595430-
2023-2025-syllabus.pdf

Ms Tulasi

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Tulasi

4. Future Careers

● Astronaut
● Scientist
● Physics Professor
● Electrical and Electronic Engineer
● Mechanical Engineer
● Astrophysicist
● Computer Science
● Medicine
● Biomedical Engineering
● Teacher
● Actuarist

Ms Tulasi

Accounts

(0452)

Ms Yuni

1. Purpose of studying this subject

Cambridge IGCSE Accounting is accepted by universities and employers as proof
of an understanding of the theory and concepts of accounting, and the ways in
which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts.

Students focus on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting
financial information; these form an ideal foundation for further study, and for a
future career within the profession.

The syllabus is structured so that learners attain both practical skills and
theoretical knowledge. Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and
understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their
next steps in education or employment.

Ms Yuni

2. Syllabus Content

1 The fundamentals of accounting
2 Sources and recording of data
3 Verification of accounting records
4 Accounting procedures
5 Preparation of financial statements
6 Analysis and interpretation
7 Accounting principles and policies

Ms Yuni

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Yuni

4. Future Careers Accountant
Budget Analyst
Auditor Financial Manager
Accounting Manager Senior Tax Accountant
Controller Financial Analyst
Credit Analyst Management Consultant
Treasury Analyst Lecturer
Personal Financial Advisor
Teacher

Ms Yuni

Business Studies

(0450)

Ms Yuni

1. Purpose of studying this subject

Students will be able to:
• Understand different forms of business organisations, the environments in which
businesses operate and business functions such as marketing, operations and finance
• Appreciate the role of people in business success.
They will also gain lifelong skills, including:
• The ability to calculate and interpret business data
• Communication skills needed to support arguments with reasons
• The ability to analyse business situations and reach decisions or judgements.

Ms Yuni

2. Syllabus Content

1 Understanding business activity
2 People in business
3 Marketing
4 Operations management
5 Financial information and decisions
6 External influences on business activity

Ms Yuni

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Yuni

4. Future Careers Entrepreneur
Business Development Manager
Business Adviser Marketing Manager
Business analyst Risk Manager
Corporate Investment Banker Project Manager
Management Consultant Stockbroker
Insurance Underwriter Operation Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Human Resources Manager

Ms Yuni

Economics

(0455)

Ms Yuni

1. Purpose of studying this subject

Cambridge IGCSE Economics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge
and understanding of economics.

Successful Cambridge IGCSE Economics candidates gain lifelong skills, including:
• an understanding of economic theory, terminology and principles
• the ability to apply the tools of economic analysis
• the ability to distinguish between facts and value judgements in economic issues
• an understanding of, and an ability to use, basic economic numeracy and literacy the ability to
take a greater part in decision-making processes in everyday life
• an ability to use examples from a variety of economies
• an excellent foundation for advanced study in economics.

Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to
develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment.

Ms Yuni

2. Syllabus Content

1 The basic economic problem
2 The allocation of resources
3 Microeconomic decision makers
4 Government and the macroeconomy
5 Economic development
6 International trade and globalisation

Ms Yuni

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Yuni

4. Future Careers

Economist Management consultant
Market research analyst Statistician
Policy analyst Data analyst
Economics journalist Financial risk analyst
Economics lecturer Financial consultant
Actuarial Analyst Actuary

Ms Yuni

Geography

(0460)

*Offered in Glenmarie campus only

Ms Ching Fei Ern

1. Purpose of studying this subject

Candidates develop lifelong skills, including:

❏ Understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale

❏ The ability to use and understand geographical data and information

❏ Understanding of how communities around the world are affected and constrained

by different environments.

❏ Awareness of the characteristics, distribution and processes affecting contrasting

physical and human environments

❏ Understanding of the ways in which people interact with each other and with their

environment

❏ Awareness of the contrasting opportunities and constraints presented by different

environments

❏ Appreciation of and concern for the environment

❏ Appreciation of the earth including its people, places, landscapes, natural

processes and phenomena. Ms Ching Fei Ern

2. Syllabus Content

Ms Ching Fei Ern

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Paper 1 (Geographical Themes) Paper 2 (Geographical Skills)
- 1h45m - 1h30m
- 75% - 60%
- Candidate answer 3 - Candidate answer all the

questions, each 25 marks. questions

Paper 4 (Alternative to Coursework)
- 1h30m
- 60%
- Candidate answer 2 compulsory

questions.

Ms Ching Fei Ern

4. Future Careers Hydrologist
Meteorologist
Cartographer Pollution Analyst
Climate Change Analyst Teacher/Lecturer
Climatologist
Emergency Management Remote Sensing Analyst Ms Ching
Specialist Town Planner
Geomorphologist Water Conservation Officer
GIS specialist Travel and Tourism Planner and Advisor
Surveyor
Conservation Officer

History

(0470)

*Offered in Glenmarie campus only

Ms Nurul Nadiah

1. Purpose of studying this subject

• Stimulate an interest in and enthusiasm for learning about the past

• Promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of individuals, people
and societies in the past

• Ensure that learners’ knowledge is rooted in an understanding of the nature
and use of historical evidence

• Promote an understanding of key historical concepts: cause and consequence,
change and continuity, and similarity and difference

• Provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interest

• Encourage international understanding

• Encourage the development of historical skills, including investigation, analysis,

evaluation and communication skills. Ms Nadiah

2. Syllabus Content

Additional information: Ms Nadiah
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-history-0470/

3. Exam Styles (Format of test/ Time of paper)

Ms Nadiah

4. Future Careers ● Broadcast Journalist
● Politician - Politician Assistant
● Academic Researcher ● Solicitor
● Archivist ● Policy Officer
● Heritage Manager ● Librarian
● Museum - Officer / Curator ● Historic building inspector /
● Teacher / Lecturer
● Archaeologist Conservation Officer

Ms Nadiah

Y10 Subject Combinations

Glenmarie Campus Botanic Campus

Compulsory Subjects Compulsory Subjects

English 1st Language Eng 2nd Language English O Level Eng 2nd Language

Mathematics Extended Mathematics Extended

ICT ICT

Malay 1st Language Malay Foreign Language Malay 1st Language Malay Foreign Language

Optional Subjects Optional Subjects

Physics or History Physics or Library Time

Add Maths or Geography Add Maths or Library Time

Chemistry or Business Studies Chemistry or Business Studies

Biology or Economics Biology or Economics

Accounting or Library Time Accounting or Library Time

Chinese Foreign Language or Chinese Second Language Chinese Foreign Language or Chinese Second Language

Subject Selection Form

Procedure:

1) Retrieve the form from WhatsApp or Homeroom Google Classroom.

2) Print out the Subject Selection form

3) Scan and send the soft copy to the administration phone number via

WhatsApp

(Glenmarie Admin) 012-886 0901 (Botanic Admin) 012-886 0970

Where can you retrieve the forms?
(a) Sent through WhatsApp
(b) Year 9 Homeroom Google Classroom

FAQ

1. When can students drop the subject?

-Only after the first term exams.

2. Can students change their subject option?

-Yes, however it must be done either first week of the Academic Calendar or after the
first term exams

3. Can students choose not to purchase the books?

-Students are required to have their textbooks by the Second week of Term 1.

Q&A