Describe how Literature is being assessed in the school you are posted to

Hi all,

as mentioned in the previous post, literature in Sembawang Sec is not offered in the upper sec levels thus it is not constrained by the O level syllabus.

For poetry, they did a wide array of genres, and have been assessed through class tests (20% of Poetry's alloted percentage) as well as the common test(35%). Homework (which is ongoing) takes up a small percentage of those marks also. The remaining percentages will make up the MYE paper.

As for drama, 50% goes to their group drama project, where all students have to perform the play-Emily of Emerald Hill to their class. The rubrics have been given out to them, and they are assessed on their delivery, creativity as well as content. It is very exciting as I will also be part of the judging panel, and I am in the midst of guiding/consulting these students. The other 50% is divided out amongst their homework, 2 class tests that will be happening very soon, and the MYE.

The math is a little complicated for my brain to handle, but the teachers are all supported by the school portal, where all they have to do is to key in the marks and voila, somehow, the grade percentages work out.

All the class tests and common tests are based on the PEE structure (which I guess isn't Dennis' fav) but it works for these students, as they have already been used to it since Sec 1. However, for the homework component, some of my worksheets have included reflective questions as well as some drawing. I guess when there isn't a national exam looming over our heads, the department is relatively flexible with what can be done.

Cheers
Carol