MATHEMATICS

Objective of Programme

The Mathematics structured and progressive programme equips students with the essential Mathematical knowledge, skills and attitudes towards academic achievement for higher educational institutions.

Main Content Areas

The Mathematics syllabus includes number, measurement, geometry and data analysis.

Approaches Used

The school adopts the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach for Mathematics teaching and learning based on individual learners. Concrete materials introduce students to mathematical concepts through real-world experiences. These real experiences enable students to visualise objects which are then transferred to Pictorial examples illustrated with photographs and pictures. Abstract examples provide students with the use of mathematical symbols related to the concrete and pictorials examples previously learnt.

SCIENCE

Objectives of Programme

The Science programme aims to equip learners with functional knowledge, skills and attitudes in Science.  It seeks to develop basic inquiry skills in the learners through their innate curiosity.

In particular, the objectives of the programme include developing in students the ability to understand and apply basic scientific phenomena, facts, concepts and principles and the acquisition of process skills relevant to modern-day living.

Main Content Areas

The scope of the programme covers the important themes in Science.

It includes:

• diversity of living and non-living things
• cycles in plants, animals and matter
• systems in plants and human
• interactions within the environment
• basic energy concepts

Approaches Used

The main strategy used in the teaching of Science follows the 5 E Learning Model which includes the phases: Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation.

This approach helps to develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills in students.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

ICT aims at providing students with the tools to enrich their learning by developing new and more productive learning and work skills. ICT is cross-disciplinary as it is integrated across all the subjects. It enables students to acquire communication and lifelong learning skills. As an enabler for learning, ICT increases students’ access to learning, social inclusion and scope of learning contexts.

Objectives:

Promote independent and self-paced learning
Connect and engage with others at home and globally
Present thinking and decision-making processes through various media
Students will be equipped with critical and functional skills which they can apply in their daily life and work place. They are required to present and showcase their learning across the curriculum, including using ICT safely and responsibly.

DAILY LIVING

Objectives of Programme

The daily living skills training in Grace Orchard School focuses not only on skills necessary for fundamental functioning such as dressing, feeding, personal health and hygiene; but also on skills to enable an individual to live independently in a community. The aim is to enable students to participate more fully at home, at the workplace and in the community. Some examples of the skills include: performing simple housework, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing money, shopping for groceries, and taking public transport within the community.

Main Content Areas