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Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
2015 Mid-year Examination
(updated 20 April 2015)
Sec 4 NA English Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Writing
Editing
Situational Writing
Continuous Writing
Paper 1 (1 h 50 min)
Section A
Section B
Section C (Choose 1 out of 4)
Total: 70 m (45%)
10 m
30 m
30 m
Comprehension and Summary
Text 1: Visual
Text 2: Narrative
Text 3: Information
Paper 2 (1 h 50 min)
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 50 m (45%)
5 m
20 m
25 m
Listening Comprehension Paper 3 (approximately 45 min) 30 m (10%)
Oral
Reading Aloud
Spoken Interaction
Paper 4 Total: 30 m (marks will
be used for Prelim
Exam calculation)
10 m
20 m
Sec 4 NA MTL
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Writing
Email (Informal/Formal),
Descriptive, Narrative, Expository
Paper 1 (2 hours)
Section A (Choose 1 question)
Section B (choose 1 question)
Total: 60 m (30%)
20 m
40 m
Chinese Grammar & Comprehension
Grammar
Comprehension - Graphic Stimulus
Subjective Comprehension
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) - Answer all
questions.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 60 m (30%)
10 m
20 m
30 m
Malay/Tamil Grammar & Comprehension
Grammar
Comprehension - Graphic Stimulus
Subjective Comprehension
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 60 m (30%)
20 m
10 m
30 m
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Oral -
Reading,
Picture Conversation
Topical Conversation
Listening Comprehension
Paper 3
Section A
Section B
Section B
30 mins
Total: 80 m (40%)
20m
20 m
20 m
20 m
Email or Picture Composition (Computer Based) Paper 1 (50 minutes) - Choose 1 question 20 m (20%)
Language & Comprehension -
Grammar
Comprehension - Graphic Stimulus
Comprehension - Narrative
Paper 2 ( 1 hour)
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 30 m (30%)
10 m
10 m
10 m
Oral (Computer Based)
Reading Aloud
Video Stimulus Conversation
Paper 3 (15 minutes per student)
Section A
Section B
30 m (30%)
10 m
20 m
Listening Comprehension Paper 3 (30 minutes) 20 m (20%)
Sec 4 NA Social Studies Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
SS Book 3, Chapters 2-6 Section A - Source-Based Questions -
Compulsory
35 marks (70%)
SS Book 4, Chapter 2 Section B - Structured Essay Questions -
Choose 1 out of 3
15 marks (30%)
CLB
Sec 4 NA History Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Sec 3 Textbook Chapters 1-7 Section A - Source-Based Questions -
Compulsory
30m (60%)
Sec 4 Textbook Chapters 1-2 Section B - Structured Essay Questions -
Choose 1 out of 2
20m (40%)
Sec 4 NA Geography
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Global Tourism (Sec 4) Section A - Structured Questions
(Geographical Investigations) based on the
topic of Global Tourism OR Variable
Weather and Changing Climate. (Choose 1
out of 2 questions)
13 marks (26%)
Living with Tectonic Hazards (Sec 3) & Variable Weather and
Changing Climate (Sec 3)
Section B - Structured question will be set
based on the topic of Global Tourism.
12 marks (14%)
Section C - Structured Questions based on
the topic of Living with Tectonic Hazards
AND/OR Variable Weather and Changing
Climate. (Choose 1 out of 2 questions)
25 marks (50%)
Sec 4 NA 5105 Science (Physics / Chemistry)
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Science (Physics) Paper 1 & 2 (1 h 15 min)
Workbook Chapter 1 - 14D
MCQ (20 Physics Qn)
Section A - Physics Structured Qns
Section B - Physics Long Qns (Choose 2 out
of 3 Qns)
20m (20.0%)
14m (14.0%)
16m (16.0%)
Science (Chemistry) Paper 3 & 4 (1 h 15 min)
Textbook Chapter 1-8, 10-11, 13-14, 17-19
MCQ (20 Chemistry Qn)
Section A - Chemistry Structured Qns
Section B - Chemistry Long Qns (Choose 2
out of 3 Qns)
20m (20.0%)
14m (14.0%)
16m (16.0%)
Sec 4 NA Mathematics Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam (Full GCE N Level Syllabus) Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
1.1 Numbers and the 4 operations (Numbers and Algebra) Paper 1 (2 hr) 80 (50%)
1.2 Ratio, rate and proportion Answer all questions
1.3 Percentage Paper 2 (2 hr) 60 (50%)
1.4 Speed Answer all in Section A and 2 out of 3
questions in Section B
1.5 Algebraic representation and formulae
1.6 Algebraic manipulation
1.7 Functions and graphs
1.8 Solutions of equations and inequalities
1.9 Applications of Mathematics in practical situations
2.1 Angles, triangles and polygons (Geometry and Measuremt)
2.2 Congruence and similarity
2.3 Properties of circles
2.4 Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry
2.5 Mensuration
2.6 Coordinate geometry
3.1 Data Handling (Statistics and Probability)
3.2 Data anlysis
3.3 Probability
Sec 4 NA Additional Mathematics Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 1: Equations and inequalities Paper 1( 1h 45min) 70m (50%)
Chapter 2 : Surds and indices( exclude 2.4 ) Answer all questions
Chapter 3 : Polynomials ( exclude 3.6 ) Paper 2( 1h 45min) 70m(50%)
Chapter 5 : Binomial Theorem Answer all questions
Chapter 6: Points, Lines and Shapes
Chapter 9: Parabolas and Circles
Chapter 11: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 12 : Simple Trigonmetric Identities and Equations
Chapter 13 : Further Trigonometric Identities
Chapter 14 : Differentiation
Chapter 15 : Tangents, Normals and Rates of Change
Chapter 16 : Maxima and Minima
Chapter 18: Integration
Chapter 19: Area of a Region
Sec 4 NA Principles of Accounts
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Reference: A Complete Guide to GCE O Level POA (Fairfield Book
Publishers) Paper 1 (1 h) 40 m (40%)
Chapter 1: Role of Accounting and Accounting Concepts and
Principles Answer all questions
Chapter 2: The Accounting information System Paper 2 (1 h 30 min) 60 m (60%)
Chapter 3: Elements of the Financial Statements and the
Accountign Equation Section A : Answer all questions.
Chapter 4: The Concept of Double -entry Section B: 2 questions choose 1.
Chapter 5: Special Journals
Chapter 6: Cash Book and Petty Cash Book
Chapter 7: Bank Reconciliation
Chapter 8: Trial Balance
Chapter 9: Income Statement
Chapter 10: Balance Sheet
Chapter 11: Prepayments and Accruals
Chapter 13: Non-current Assets (Without disposal)
Chapter 14: Trade Receivables
Chapter 15: Trade Payables and Long-term Borrowings
Chapter 16: Control Accounts
Chapter 17: Correction of Errors
Chapter 19: Business Entities (Without shares, dividends and
retained earnings.
Sec 4 NA Design and Technology SYLL A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 2: Design Method Paper 1 (1 hr 30 min) 70 m (30%)
Chapter 3: Project Management Part A: Answer all questions.
Chapter 4: Research Part B: Answer any two questions.
Chapter 5: Definition of Needs
Chapter 6: Generating and Developing Ideas Paper 2 (Coursework in Semester 1)
Chapter 9: Design Communication Design Project 100 m (70%)
Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry
Chapter 12: Structures
Chapter 13: Mechanisms
Chapter 14: Electronics
Sec 4 NA Food and Nutrition Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weightage)
Chapter 3: Different Types of Nutritional Needs Paper 1 (1 h 30 min) 80 m (40%)
Chapter 4: Carbohydrates Answer all questions.
Chapter 6: Fats
Chapter 7: Proteins Paper 2 (Coursework in Semester 1) 100 m (60%)
Chapter 8: Food Commodities - Milk Coursework
Chapter 10: Vitamins
Chapter 13: Food Commodities - Fruits and Vegetables
Chapter 15: The Science Behind Food Preparation and Cooking -
Pastries
Sec 4 NA Art Syll A
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Drawing and Painting: Paper 2 (3 hr) 100 m (100%)
Sec 4NA Physical Education
Topics tested in MId-year Exxam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 1: Skills Paper (2h) 80m - 100%
Chapter 2: Motivation Section A 20m - Short answer questions
Chapter 3: Skeleton and Joints Section B 60m - Structured questions
Chapter 4: Muscles and Tendons
Chapter 6: Fitness
Chapter 14: Leisure and Recreation
Chapter 15: Facilities, participation and excellence
Chapter 17: Media
Chapter 18: Access to sport
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