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SC31288 Combined Sciences
Supplementary course Learning Area of Science and Technology
Secondary 4 Semester 1 Time Allocation 20 hours 0.5 credit

The learning area of this course is aimed at assisting students in preparation for admission
assessment exams, IGCSE Cambridge curriculum exams and into higher education and offer the vital
knowledge that is necessary to be successful in their exams and further education at higher levels. The
students are going to learn a wide range of topics in the field of biology. The course aims and encourages
learners to develop a better understanding of the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific
matters, a recognition of the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method ; and an interest in , and care
for, the environment. The course will impart an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both
further study and everyday life. Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge of scientific phenomena,
facts, laws, definitions, concepts and theories.
The teaching procedures included in this course focus on the development of a good understanding
of the basics of the subject matter, which will further help the students to understand the much-advanced
topics with relative ease. Students will experience science in its written and spoken form through a variety
of activities. A series of learning activities have been designed to increase the amount of individual attention.
Students will participate in a number of group activities involving an experiment by using scientific process,
critical thinking and an open-minded view. Other forms of teaching methods would include: lectures by the
teacher, student-led facilitation of topics; online learning; games. Throughout the course, students should
be able to use acquired knowledge and scientific skills in seeking knowledge, including ability to use
technology, thinking and problem solving to become well-rounded and fully developed in all respects -
physical, intellectual, emotional and social. The course also enables students to develop their thinking
towards the 21st century.
The course also enables students to instill the desirable characteristics, including honesty and
integrity; self-discipline; avidity for learning; dedication and commitment to work; public-mindedness; and
being healthy and well-balanced.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand specific information in texts.
2. Develop an informed interest in scientific matters.
3. Recognize the usefulness and limitations of scientific method.
4. Develop abilities and skills that are relevant to study biology.
5. Use information to identify patterns, report trends and draw inferences.
6. Develop attitudes of accuracy and precision.
7. Develop attitudes of enquiry, inventiveness and objectivity
8. Develop a stimulating interest in, and care for, the environment.
9. Develop a systemic approach to problem-solving.
10. Promote awareness about scientific theories and methods.
11. Promote awareness that applications of science are beneficial and detrimental to the
individual, the community and the environment.
12. Locate, select, organize and present information from a variety of sources
13. Present reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships.
14. Make and record observations, measurements and estimates
Total 14 Learning Outcomes

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