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No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic

1 English Language Paper 1: 1 hr 50 mins

Paper 2: 1 hr 50 mins

Paper 3: 50 mins

Paper 1: Editing (10), Situational Writing (30),

Continuous Writing (30)

Paper 2: Visual Text (5), Narrative/Recount Text

(20), Non-narrative Text (25)

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (30)

N/A

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins

Paper 1: Email Writing (20 marks) & Essay writing

(40 marks)

Paper 2: Cloze Passage(10 marks),

Comprehension MCQ(5 questions 10 marks),

Comprehension (7 question 30 marks),

Construction of sentences(5 questions 20 marks)

Listening Comprehension: (20 marks)

Chapter 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11 (30 vocabularies announced by CL teachers)

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins

Paper 1: Email Writing (20) & Essay writing (40),

Paper 2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage,

Graphic Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20)

NA

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1hr 15 mins


Paper 1:About 12 to 14 short answer questions

testing more on fundamental skills and concepts.

Students are required to answer ALL questions.

[50 marks]

Paper 2: About 12 to 14 questions of varying

marks and lengths testing more on higher order

thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-

World Context.


[50 marks]

Chapter 1 : Factors and multiples

Chapter 2 : Real Numbers

Chapter 3 : Approximation and Estimation

Chapter 4 : Introduction to Algebra

Chapter 5 : Algebraic Manipulations

Chapter 6 : Simple Equations in one variable

Chapter 10 : Percentage5 Biology 1 hr SECT A –15 MCQ (15 m)

SECT B – Structured Qn (20m)

SECT C – Long Qn (15m)

note: this paper is taken in same seating as

chemistry paper

1) Cells

2) Transport in Organisms (Plants & Humans)

3) Human Digestive System

4) Diversity of Organisms

6 Chemistry 1 hr SECT A –15 MCQ (15 m)



note: this paper is taken in same seating as bio

paper

1) The Scientific Endeavour

2) Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Solutions, Suspensions

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOL

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2018

ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE EXPRESS

7 Literature 1 hr Section A - Set Poem (15m)

Section B - Passage-Based Questions (25m)

Section A - "First Day of School" poem

Section B - Journey to Jo'burg from chapters 1-6

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A - 5 marks

Short Answer Questions and Mapwork

Section B - 30 marks

Structured Response Questions

World map (TB Pg. 40-43)

-Continents, oceans and latitudes and longitudes

Tropical Rainforest (TB Pg.73-106)

- Latitude and longitude

- What are tropical rainforests? What is deforestation?

- Where are tropical rainforests found and which areas have been deforested?

- Why does deforestation occur?

- How does deforestation impact people and the environment?

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A - 25 marks

SBQ - Inference, Comparison, Message (P.E.E)


SEQ - Describe and Explain

1) Chapter 2: What can Historical Evidence tell us about SIngapore's connections with

the World up to the 19th Century

10

Higher Chinese

Paper 1: 2 hrs

Paper 2: 1 h 30 Min

HCL Paper 1 & 2 will be the same date as Express

MT (8 May 2018).

Paper 1: Email Writing (20 marks) & Essay writing

(40 marks)




Construction of sentences(5 questions 20 marks) Chapter 1 to 8 (30 vocabularies announced by CL teacher)




Paper 3: 50 mins



Paper 2: Visual Text (5), Narrative/Recount

Text (20), Non-narrative Text (25)


N/A



LC: 35 mins

Paper 1: Email Writing (20 marks) & Essay

writing (40 marks)




Construction of sentences(5 questions 15

marks)

Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension)(20 marks)

Chapter 1,2,4,5,7,8 (20 vocabularies announced by CL teachers)



LC: 35 mins

Paper 1: Email Writing (20) & Essay writing

(40), Paper 2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze

Passage, Graphic Stimulus,Comprehension

(60), LC: (20)

NA

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 30 mins



testing more on fundamental skills and

concepts.


[50 marks]



thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in

Real-World Context.


[50 marks]

Chapter 1: Factors and Multiples

Chapter 2: Real Numbers

Chapter 3: Approximation and Real Numbers

Chapter 4: Introduction to Algebra

Chapter 5: Algebraic Manipulation

Chapter 6: Simple Equations In One Variable

Chapter 10: Number Pattern

5 Biology 1 hr SECT A –20 MCQ (20m)




chemistry paper

1) Cells

2) Transport in Organisms (Plants & Humans)

3) Human Digestive System

4) Diversity of Organisms



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE NORMAL ACADEMIC

6 Chemistry 1 hr SECT A –20 MCQ (20m)



note: this paper is taken in same seating as bio

paper

1) The Scientific Endeavour

2) Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Solutions, Suspensions

7 Literature 1 h Section A - Set Poem (15m)

Section B - Passage-Based Questions (15m)

Section A - "First Day of School" poem

Section B - Journey to Jo'burg from chapters 1-6

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A - Mapwork [5m]

Section B - Structured Questions [30m]

World map (TB Pg. 40-43)

-Continents, oceans and latitudes and longitudes

Tropical Rainforest (TB Pg.73-106)

- Latitude and longitude

- What are tropical rainforests? What is deforestation?

- Where are tropical rainforests found and which areas have been deforested?

- Why does deforestation occur?

- How does deforestation impact people and the environment?

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A - 25 marks

SBQ - Inference, Comparison, Message (P.E.E)


SEQ - Describe and Explain

1) Chapter 2: What can Historical Evidence tell us about SIngapore's connections with

the World up to the 19th Century




Paper 3: 50 mins

Paper 1: Form Filling (10), Functional Writing

(20), Guided Writing (30)

Paper 2: Language Use (40), Reading

Comprehension (40)


N/A

2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins

LC: 35 mins

Oral exam : 15-20 mins

Paper 1: Grammar and Graphic Stimulus

Comprehension (30)

Listening Comprehension: 10qns (20),

Oral Exam: Reading Aloud and Video

Conversation (50)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 Mins

LC: 35 Mins



Comprehension (30), LC: 10qns (20), Oral:

Reading Aloud and Video Conversation (50)

NA



Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions, with

weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from

context, testing more on fundamental concepts

and skills. 2 longer questions worth 6 – 8 marks

developed around a context.

Students are to answer ALL questions

[50 marks]

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions carrying

2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing

more on fundamental concepts and skills,

followed by 2 longer questions with weightage of

6 – 8 marks developed around a context.


[50 marks]

Chap 1: Numbers

Chap 2: Fractions

Chap 3: Decimals

Chap 4: Ratio

Chap 11: Algebra

Chap 6: Angles

Chap 12: Mathematics in practical situations

5 Science 1 h

SECT A –20 MCQ (20m)

SECT B – Structured and Free Response Qn

(45m)

Ch 1 Exploring forces

Ch 2 Discovering energy

Ch 3 Investigating heat

Ch 4 Investigating electricity

6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 45 mins [in classroom]

Paper 2: 30 mins [in lab]

Section A: 20 MCQs

Section B: Structured Questions [20m]

1. Computer Fundamentals

2. Media Elements (Corel Draw)

3. Document processing (Microsoft Word)

4. Spreadsheet (Mircosoft Excel)



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE NORMAL TECHNICAL




Paper 3: 50 mins






N/A



LC: 35 mins



writing (40 marks)





marks)

Listening Comprehension)(20 marks)

Oral Exam (Reading passage and conversation

using video as stimulus)(50 marks)

Chapter 1,2,4,5,7,8,10 (30 vocabularies announced by CL teachers)



LC: 35 mins

Oral exam: 15-20 mins



Graphic Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20),

Oral: Reading aloud and Video Conversation

(50)

NA




testing more on fundamental skills and

concepts.


[50 marks]



thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in

Real-World Context.


[50 marks]

Chapter 2:Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expression

Chapter 3:Simple Algebraic Fractions

Chapter 4:Quadratic Functions and Equations

Chapter 7: Pythagoras Theorem

Chap 8 Trigonometric Ratio of Acute Angles

Chapter 11:Probability

5 Physics 1 hr SECT A –15 MCQ (15 m)




chemistry paper

CHAPTER 17: EFFECTS OF HEAT AND ITS TRANSMISSION

CHAPTER 9: RAY MODEL OF LIGHT

CHAPTER 13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

6 Chemistry 1 hr SECT A –15 MCQ (15 m)




physics paper

1. Atoms and molecules

2. Chemical Changes

3. Atmoshere and Environment

7 Literature 1 h Section A- Poems (10m)

Section B- Set Text (15m)

2 Poems: Richard Cory and Hope is the thing with feathers

Set Text: Chaps 1-7 of Number the Stars characterisation and understanding the

significance of events

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A - Short Answer Questions (5m)

Section B - Structured Questions (30m)

Chapter 2 – Geographical Skills (pp. 34-57)

Chapter 4 – Transport (pp.104-120) - Guiding Questions 1-2

Chapter 5 – Floods (pp.154-194) - Guiding Questions 1-4

Candidates are reminded to bring a calculator for the examination.

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A - Source Based Questions (25m)

Section B - Structured -Essay Questions (10m)

Unit 3-Was Singapore an accidental nation?

Chapter 5: Did the Japanese Occupation change the way people viewed Singapore?

10 Food and Consumer Education 1 hr SECT A –MCQ , Fill-in-the blanks(10 m)


SECT C – Structured and open-ended Qn (20m)

Chap 1- Food prep and culinary skills , Chap 2- Food Presentation, Chap 3- Evaluation

of food, Chap 4- Food Culture, Chap 5- Smart Shopping

SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS


ASSESSMENT FORMAT





Paper 3: 50 mins



Paper 2: Visual Text (5), Narrative/Recount

Text (20), Non-narrative Text (25)


N/A

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Express Syllabus-

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins

Oral Exam: 15-20 mins


writing (40 marks)





marks)

Listening Comprehension)(20 marks)

Oral Exam (Reading passage and

conversation using video as stimulus)(60

marks)

Chapter 1,2,4,5,7,8 (20 vocabularies announced by CL

teachers)

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Express Syllabus -

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins


Paper 1: Email Writing (20) & Essay writing

(40), Paper 2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze

Passage, Graphic Stimulus,Comprehension

(60), LC: (20), Oral: Reading aloud and Video

Conversation (60)

NA



Paper 1:About 12 to 14 short answer

questions testing more on fundamental skills

and concepts.

Students are required to answer ALL

questions.

[50 marks]


marks and lengths testing more on higher

order thinking skills and 1 question on

Problems in Real-World Context.

Students are required to answer ALL

questions.

[50 marks]

Chap 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Chap 2 Coordinates and linear functions

Chap 6 Congruency and Similarity

Chap 7 Quadratic Expressions and Factorisation

Chap 8 Special Products of Quadratic Expressions

Chap 9 Simple Algebraic Fractions

Chap 10 Pythagoras Theorem

5 Physics 1 hr SECT A –20 MCQ (20m)




chemistry paper

CHAPTER 17: EFFECTS OF HEAT AND ITS TRANSMISSION

CHAPTER 9: RAY MODEL OF LIGHT

CHAPTER 13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

6 Chemistry 1 hr SECT A –20 MCQ (20m)




physics paper

1. Atoms and molecules

2. Chemical Changes

3. Atmoshere and Environment

7 Literature 1 hr Section A- Poems (10m)

Section B- Set Text (15m)

2 Poems: Richard Cory and Hope is the thing with feathers

Set Text: Chaps 1-7 of Number the Stars characterisation and

understanding the significance of events

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A - Short Answer Questions (5m)

Section B - Structured Questions (30m)

Chapter 2 – Geographical Skills (pp. 34-57)

Chapter 5 – Floods (pp.154-194) - Guiding questions 1-4

Candidates are reminded to bring a calculator for the

examination.

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A - Source Based Questions (25m)

Section B - Structured -Essay Questions (10m)

Unit 3-Was Singapore an accidental nation?

Chapter 5: Did the Japanese Occupation change the way people

viewed Singapore?



SECT C – Structured and open-ended Qn

(20m)

Chap 1- Food prep and culinary skills , Chap 2- Food

Presentation, Chap 3- Evaluation of food, Chap 4- Food Culture,

Chap 5- Smart Shopping

SECONDARY TWO NORMAL ACADEMIC


ASSESSMENT FORMAT





Paper 3: 50 mins




Comprehension (40)


N/A


LC: 35 mins



Comprehension (30)



Conversation (50)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins

LC: 35 mins





NA


Paper 2 : 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions, with


context, testing more on fundamental

concepts and skills. 2 longer questions worth

6 – 8 marks developed around a context.


[50 marks]

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions

carrying 2 to 4 marks largely free from

context, testing more on fundamental

concepts and skills, followed by 2 longer

questions with weightage of 6 – 8 marks

developed around a context.


[50 marks]

Chapter 1 : Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Chapter 2 : Congruency and Similarity

Chapter 3 : Algebraic Manipulation

Chapter 4 : Linear Equations

Chapter 5 : Rate and Proportion

Chapter 6 : Functions and Graphs



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY TWO NORMAL TECHNICAL

5 Science 1 hr 30 mins SEC 2 N(T)

SECT A –30 MCQ (30 m)

SECT B – Structured and Free Response Qn

(70m)

Chapter 1 Exploring Forces

Chapter 2 Discovering Energy

Chapter 3 Investigating Heat

Chapter 4 Investigating Electricity

Chapter 5 Properties of Matter

Chapter 6 Water, Solutions and Suspensions

Chapter 7 Water Pollution

Chapter 8 Air Pollution

Chapter 9 Cells as the Basic Unit of Life

6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 30 mins

Section A: 20 MCQs

Section B: Structured Questions [20m]

1. Computer Fundamentals

2. Media Elements (Corel Draw)

3. Document processing (Microsoft Word)

4. Spreadsheet (Mircosoft Excel)

5. Multimedia Communication (Microsoft

Powerpoint)

6. Media Computing (Scratch)


SECT B – T/F , Structured Qn (10m)

SECT C – Structured and open-ended Qn

(20m)

Chap 1- Food prep and culinary skills , Chap 2-

Food Presentation, Chap 3- Evaluation of food,

Chap 4- Food Culture, Chap 5- Smart Shopping




Paper 3: 50 mins

Paper 4: 3 hrs (for entire level)



Paper 2: Visual Text (5), Narrative/Recount Text (20),

Non-narrative Text (25)


N/A



LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 :Email Writing (20) and essay writing (40): 60

marks

Paper 2: (20 MCQ, 10 comprehension open-ended

questions): 70 marks

Paper 3:Listening Comprehension)(20 marks)

NA



LC: 35 mins


Paper 2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage, Graphic

Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20)

NA



Paper 1:About 12 to 14 short answer questions testing

more on fundamental skills and concepts.


[50 marks]

Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and

lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and

1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.


[50 marks]

Taking reference from the resource book:

Chapter 1 - Indices (including standard form & Simple/Compound interest)

Chapter 2 - Quad Equations (including sketching)

Chapter 3 - Inequalities

Chapter 4 -Coordinate Geometry

Chapter 6 - Graphical Solutions

There will be minimal questions based on lower secondary work.

5 Additional Mathematics Only one Paper : 2 hrs About 8 – 9 questions of varying marks and lengths

testing more on fundamental skills and concepts and

about 3 – 4 questions testing more on higher order

thinking skills where 1 of such question is on Problems

in Real World Context.


[80 marks]

Topics

Chp 1 Quadratic Inequalities and equations

Chp 2 Surds and Indices and Exponential Functions

Chp 3 Polynomials and Partial Fractions

Chp 6 Points , Lines and shapes(Coordinate Geometry)

6 Social Studies 1 hr 45 mins Section A - Source Based Case Study (35m)

Section B - Structured Response Question (15m)

Issue 1 - Citizenship and Governance (Chapters 1-3)

Issue 2 - Living in a diverse society (Chapter 4)

7 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: Source Based Question

(Compulsory) [30m]

Section B: Structured Essay Question

(Choose 1 Question) [20m]

1) Chapter 2: Impact of World War One

2) Chapters 3-4: Rise of Authoritarian Regimes

-Stalin's USSR

-Hitler's Nazi Germany

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins 2 Structured Qns (25M each) - 5 parts each

Both are compulsory

Physical Geog: Chap 1 - Living with Tectonic Hazards ( Gateways 1, 2 and 3)

Human Geog: Chap 1 - Global Tourism (Gateway 1)

9 History 1 hr 40 mins Section A: Source Based Question

(Compulsory) [30m]



1) Chap 2 Causes and impact of British intervention in Malaya, 1870 to 1940s.

2) Chap 2 & 3 Causes of Dutch intervention in Indonesia, The Ethical Policy, The Liberal

Policy

3) Chap 2 Causes for the rise of Stalin in Russia and the Impact of his rule



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE EXPRESS

10 Geography 1 hr 30 mins Structured Questions [50m]

Question 1: Coasts [25m]

Question 2: Tectonic Hazards [25m]

1) Chapter 1: How and why are coastal environment different and dynamic? (Pg.4-37)

2) Chapter : Living with Tectonic Hazards (Pg.80-105; 115-119)

11 Literature 1hr 40 mins Section A: Set Text Off-Centre (25m)

Section B: Unseen (25m)

Choose 1 question in each Section.

Set Text: Act 1-2. Choice between 2 essay questions and a PBQ.

Unseen: Choice between Poem or Prose

12 Chemistry Paper 1: 45 mins


Paper 1

30 MCQ (30 m)

Paper 1 will carry 30 marks and consist of 30

compulsory multiple choice items.

Paper 2:

SECT A – Structured Qn (40 m)

SECT B – Free response Qn (30 m).

Section A will carry 40 marks and will consist of a

variable number of compulsory structured questions.

Section B will carry 30 marks and will consist of three

questions

Chapter 1 - Kinetic Particle Theory

Chapter 2 - Measurement and Experimental Techniques

Chapter 3 - Separation and Purification

Chapter 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Chapter 5 - Atomic Structure

Chapter 6 - Ionic Bonding

Chapter 7 - Covalent and Metallic Bonding

Chapter 8 - Writing Chemical Equations

Chapter 9 - The Mole

13 Physics Paper 1: 45 mins


Paper 1

30 MCQ (30 m)



Paper 2:






questions

Chapter 1 - Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

Chapter 2 - Kinematics

Chapter 3 - Dynamics

Chapter 4 - Mass, Weight and Density

Chapter 5 - Turning Effect of Forces

Chapter 6 - Pressure

Chapter 7 - Work, Energy & Power (minus work and power)

14 Biology Paper 1: 45 mins


Paper 1

30 MCQ (30 m)



Paper 2:






questions

1) Cell Structure and Function

2) Movement of Substances

3) Nutrients

4) Enzymes

5) Nutrition in Humans

6) Nutrition in Plants

15 Science (Chemistry) 1 hr 30 mins SECT A – 20 MCQs (20 m)

SECT B – Compulsory Structured Qn (30m)

SECT C – Free Response Structured Qn (20 m).

Section A will carry 20 marks and consist of 20


Section B will carry 30 marks and consist of a variable

number of compulsory

short-answer or structured questions.

Section C will carry 20 marks and will contain two

compulsory structured

questions.

Topic 1: Kinetic Particle Theory

Topic 2: Measurements and Experimental Techniques

Topic 3: Separation and Purification

Topic 4: Elements, Compounds and Mixture

Topic 5: Atomic Structure

Topic 6: Chemical Bonding

Topic 7: Writing Chemical Equations

16 Science (Physics) 1 hr 30 mins SECT A – 20 MCQs (20 m)










questions.

Topic 1 Measurement

Topic 2 Kinematics

Topic 3 Dynamics

Topic 4 Mass, Weight and Density

Topic 5 Turning Effects of Forces

Topic 6 Pressure

17 Science (Biology) 1 hr 30 mins SECT A – 20 MCQs (20 m)










questions.

1) Cell Structure and Function

2) Movement of Substances

3) Nutrients

4) Enzymes

5) Nutrition in Humans

18 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Part A [40% of the total marks of paper - 40 out of

100marks]

Five questions requiring short answers will be set

based mainly on Design process and Design contents.

Part B [60% of the total marks of paper - 60 out of

100marks]

Three questions will be set based mainly on two

technological areas, namely Structures and

Mechanism.

Part A

Chapter 2: Design Method

Chapter 4: Research

Chapter 5: Definition of Needs

Chapter 6: Generating and Developing Ideas

Chapter 8: Evaluation

Part B

Chapter 12: Structures

Chapter 13: Mechanisms

19 Art Paper 2: 3 hrs Drawing and Painting: 80%, Journal: 20% woman of substance / moving parts




Paper 3: 50 mins







N/A

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Express Syllabus

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins


marks



Paper 3:Listening Comprehension)(20 marks)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Express Syllabus

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins

Paper 1: Email Writing (20) & Essay writing (40), Paper

2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage, Graphic

Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20)

NA



Paper 1:About 12 to 14 short answer questions testing

more on fundamental skills and concepts.


[50 marks]

Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and


1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.


[50 marks]

Sec 2 Syllabus

Chapter 4: LInear Eq in 2 Variables (Simultaneus Eq)

Chapter 7 to Chapter 9: Algebra


Chapter 11: Mensuration of Pyramids, Cones & Spheres

Sec 3 Syllabus

Chapter 1: Indices

Chapter 2: Algebraic Manipulations

Chapter 3: Quadratic Equations

Chapter 4: Congruency & Similarity (only on congruent figures)

Chapter 5: Coordinate Geometry

5 Additional Mathematics Only one paper: 1 hr 45 mins About 8 – 9 questions of varying marks and lengths

testing more on fundamental skills and concepts and

about 3 – 4 questions testing more on higher order

thinking skills where 1 of such question is on Problems

in Real World Context.


[70 marks]

Topics

Chp 1 Quadratic Inequalities and equations

Chp 2 Surds and Indices ( exclude Exponential Functions )

Chp 3 Polynomials ( exclude Partial Fractions )

Chp 6 Points , Lines and shapes





(Compulsory) [30m]



1) Chapter 2: Impact of World War One

2) Chapters 3-4: Rise of Authoritarian Regimes

-Stalin's USSR: Causes and Impact

-Reasons for Hitler's rise to power

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins 2 Structured Qns (25M each) - 6 parts each

Both are compulsory

Physical Geog: Chap 1 - Living with Tectonic Hazards ( Gateways 1, 2 )

Human Geog: Chap 1 - Global Tourism (Gateway 1)



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC



SECT C – Free Response Structured (16 m).






Section C will carry 16 marks and will contain three

structured

questions. Candidates must answer only two out of

these three

questions.

Chapter 1 - Kinetic Particle Theory

Chapter 2 - Measurement and Experimental Techniques

Chapter 3 - Separation and Purification

Chapter 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Chapter 5 - Atomic Structure

Chapter 6 - Chemical Bonding

10 Science (Physics) 1 hr 15 mins SECT A – 20 MCQs (20 m)









structured questions.

1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Dynamics

4. Mass, Weight and Density

5. Turning Effect of Forces

6. Pressure









Section C will carry 16 marks and will contain three

structured

questions. Candidates must answer only two out of

these three

questions.

1. Cell structure and organisation

2. Movement of substances

3. Biological Molecules

4. Nutrition in Humans

12 Design & Technology Paper 1: 1 hr 30 mins Part A: 28 marks, 5 Questions (Answer all questions)

Design Process

Part B: 42 marks (Answer all 2 questions)

Technologies


Chapter 4: Research





Chapter 13: Mechanisms (Till pulleys)

13 Art Paper 2 : 3 hrs Drawing and Painting:80%, Journal: 20% Marketplace / Domestic Pets




Paper 3: 50 mins





Comprehension (40)


N/A

2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Paper 1: Grammar and Graphic Stimulus

Comprehension (30)



Conversation (50)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins

LC: 35 mins





NA



Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions with



and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of

6 to 8 marks developed around a context.


[50 marks]

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions with



and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of

6 to 8 marks developed around a context.


[50 marks]

Secondary 2

Chapter 3 to 4 : Algebra

Chapter 5 : Rate & Proportion


Chapter 8: Prisms & Cylinder

Secondary 3

Chapter 1: Indices & Standard Form

Chapter 2: Map scales

Chapter 3: Algebraic Expressins, Equations & Formulae

5 Science Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 1 hr

Paper 1

40 MCQs (40 m)



Paper 2

Short answer or Structured Qn (40m)

Paper 2 will carry 40 marks and consist of a

variable number of compulsory


Chapter 1 Energy and its Uses

Chapter 2 Energy transfer through Waves

Chapter 3 Effects of Forces

Chapter 4 Electricity

Chapter 5 Sources of Electricity



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE NORMAL TECHNICAL

6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 1 hr

Paper 1 (50 marks):

Section A (MCQ: 20 marks)

Section B (Structured Qn: 30 marks)

Paper 2 (30 marks):

Task 1: MEL

Task 2: MEC

Task 3: ALGO

Computer Fundamentals Topics:

•Fundamental computing knowledge and skills, and the impact of technology on people

and society.

•Current developments in hardware and software.

•Computer usage and applications, from desktop computer to internet technologies.

•Computer ethics and security.

Media Elements: Topics

•Design and drawing with computer software.

•Basic concepts, tools and techniques for creating and manipulating 2D vector graphics.

Document Processing: Topics

•Design of visually effective documents through the combined use of text and graphics.

•Page layout, page and text format.

•Data in tables and merge mail.

•Use of auto shapes for drawing flowcharts.

Spreadsheets:Topics

•Use of formulas, functions and cell referencing.

•Format cells, perform what-if analysis and sort data.

•Express problem solutions using statements, flowcharts, formulas, functions, and

mathematical and conditional expressions.

•Apply data formatting, data validation, check for error conditions, run and test the

solutions.

Multimedia Communication:Topics

•Incorporate different media elements: text, graphics, sound, animation and video.

•Storyboarding, principles of interface design.

Media Computing: Topics

•Basic scripting software, using drag-and-drop program elements in a mouse-based

editor.

•Programming and problem solving through the activity of storytelling via English-like 7 Elements of Business Skills 1 hr 30 mins 4 - 5 SHORT-ANSWER OR STRUCTURED

QUESTIONS (100M)

Chapters 1-4

Introduction to Business

Travel & tourism Industry

Hospitality Industry

Retain Industry

Introduction to Marketing

The Marketing Mix (Product & Price)

8 Music Paper 1 : 1 hr 30 mins Part 1: 40 mins; Part 2: 30 mins Paper 2 : (Conducted during Curriculum time)Paper 1: Written Examination (50 Marks) 50%

Part 1 - Short answer Qns and MCQ qns 5 Short

Listening Extracts (35 Marks)

Part 2 - Typesetting Task ( 15 Marks)

Paper 2: Coursework (50 marks) 50%

(Conducted during curriculum time)

Western Classical Music

Pop Music

Chinese Music

Musical Elements & Concepts

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic



Paper 3: 50 mins







N/A



LC: 35 mins


Paper 1: Email Writing (20) & Essay writing (40), Paper

2: Prefixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage, Graphic

Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20), Oral: Reading

aloud and Video Conversation (50)

NA



LC: 35 mins



marks



Listening Comprehension:(20 marks) Oral

Exam (Reading passage and conversation using video

as stimulus):(50 marks)

NA

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrs

Paper 2 : 2 hrs 30 mins

Paper 1: About 25 short answer questions testing more

on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are

required to answer ALL questions.

[80 marks]

Paper 2: 10 to 11 questions of varying marks and


of which 1 question is on Problems in Real-World

Contexts.


[100 marks]

4E and 5N

All Topics except

1. Mensuration ( Sectors are tested)

2. Geometrical construction

3. Distance Time and Speed Time Graph

5 Additional Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrs

Paper 2 : 2 hrs 30 mins

Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 questions of varying marks

and lengths testing more on the fundamental skills and

concepts and of which 1 to 2 questions are on

Problems in Real-World Contexts


[80 marks]


lengths and of which 1 to 2 questions are on Problems

in Real-World Contexts Students are required to

answer ALL questions.

[100 marks]

4E1/ 4E2/ 4E3 / 4E4/ 5N1

(1) Simultaneous Equations

(2) Roots of Quadratic Equations

(3) Quadratic Inequalities

(4) Surds

(5) Indices

(6) Exponential Functions

(7) Polynomials

(8) Partial Practions

(9) Modulus Function

(10) Coordinate Geometry

(11) Binomial Theorem

(12) Logarithms

(13) Trigonometry

(14) Differentiation

(15) Applications of Differentiation

(16) Integration

(17) Applications of Integration (i.e Area under curve)

(18) Linear Law (Only for 5NA students)




Issue 3 - Globalisation (Chapters 8-10)


(Compulsory) [30m]



Unit 2: The World in Crisis - Rise of Authoritarian Regimes

- Stalin's USSR

- Hitler's Nazi Germany

Unit 3: Bi-Polarity and the Cold War

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: Geographical Investigation (12m)

Section B: Structured Qn (13m)

Section C: Structured Qn (25m)

Choose 1 question for each section.

Please note that questions can be set based on a

combination of topics.

Physical Geog:

Chapter 1: Living with Tectonic Hazards (Gateways 1-3)

Chapter 2: Variable Weather and Changing Climate (Gateways 1-2)

Human Geog:

Chapter 1: Global Tourism (Gateways 1-3)

Chapter 2: Food Resources (Gateway 1 only)

9 Geography Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins

Paper 2: 1 hr 30 minsPaper 1

Section A: One Structured Question on Geographical

Investigation will be set based on the following topics:

- Coasts

- Global Tourism

Section B: Two Structured Questions will be set based

on the following topics:

- Coasts

- Global Tourism.

One question will be set on a specific topic. One other

question will be set on a combination of topics.

Candidates to answer 1 Structured Question.

Paper 2

Section A: Two Structured Questions will be set based


- Living with Tectonic Hazards

- Variable Weather and Climate.

One question will be set on a specific topic. One other

question will be set on a combination of topics.

Candidates to answer 1 Structured Question.

Section B: One Structured Question will be set based


- Food Resources

Candidates to answer the Structured Question.

Physical Geography:

Chapter 1: Coasts - Should Coastal Environments Matter?

Chapter 2: Living with Tectonic Hazards - Risk or Opportunity?

Chapter 3: Variable Weather and Changing Climate - A Continuing Challenge?

Chapter 4: Geographical Skills and Investigations

Human Geography:

Chapter 1: Global Tourism - Is Tourism the way to go?

Chapter 2: Food Resources - Is Technology a Panacea for Food Shortage?

10 History Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins


Paper 1

Section A: Source Based Question

(Compulsory) [30m]



Paper 2

Section A: Source Based Question

(Compulsory) [30m]



Paper 1

The World in Crisis (Rise of Authoritarian Regimes, War in Asia Pacific)

European Dominance and Challenges (Vietnam)

Paper 2

Decolonialsation and Emergence of Nation-states (Malaya and Vietnam)

Bi-Polarity and the Cold War (Manifestations of Cold War outside Europe)

11 Literature Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins


Paper 1

Section A: Choice of essays (2 options) or PBQ

Section B: Choice of unseen prose or poem

Paper 2

Section A: Essay (2 options)

Section B: Passage-based Question

Unseen Literature

'Here and Beyond'

'Off Centre'



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS AND FIVE NORMAL ACADEMIC

12 Chemistry Paper 1: 1 hr



Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:






questions. The first two questions are compulsory

questions, one of which will be a data-based question

requiring candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve

problems using a stem of information. This question will

carry 8–12 marks. The last question will be presented

in an either/or form and will carry 10 marks.

Paper 3:

Practical Exam total 40 marks

All topics in syllabus

13 Physics Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:












Topic 1 Measurement

Topic 2 Kinematics

Topic 3 Dynamics



Topic 6 Pressure

Topic 7 Energy, Work and Power

Topic 8 Kinetic Model of Matter

Topic 9 Transfer of Thermal Energy

Topic 10 Temperature

Topic 11 Thermal Properties of Matter

Topic 12 General Wave Properties

Topic 13 Light

Topic 14 Electromagnetic Spectrum

Topic 15 Sound

Topic 16 Static Electricity

Topic 17 Current of Electricity

14 Biology Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:












1.Cells

2.Movement of substances

3.Nutrients

4.Enzymes

5.Nutrition in Humans

6.Nutrition in Plants

7.Transport in Plants

8.Transport in Humans

9.Respiration in Humans

10.Excretion in Humans

11.Homeostasis

12.Nervous System

13.Human Eye

14.Hormones

15.Cell division

16.Reproduction in Plants

17.Reproduction in Humans

15 Science (Chemistry) Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:



Section A will carry 45 marks and will contain a number

of compulsory

structured questions of variable mark value.

Section B will carry 20 marks and will contain three

questions, each of

10 marks. Candidates are required to answer any two

questions.

1 Experimental Chemistry

2.1 Kinetic Particle Theory

2.2 Atomic Structure

2.3 Structure and Properties of Materials, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding

3 Formulae, Stoichiometry and The Mole Concept

4 Energy Changes

5.1 Speed of Reaction

5.2 Redox

6 Acids, Bases and Salts

7 Periodic Table

8 Metals

9. Air

16 Science (Physics) Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:




of compulsory



questions, each of


questions.

Topic 1 Measurement

Topic 2 Kinematics

Topic 3 Dynamics



Topic 6 Pressure

Topic 7 Energy, Work and Power

Topic 8 Kinetic Model of Matter

Topic 9 Transfer of Thermal Energy

Topic 10 Thermal Properties of Matter

Topic 11 General Wave Properties

Topic 12 Light

Topic 13 Electromagnetic Spectrum

Topic 14 Sound

Topic 15 Static Electricity

Topic 16 Current of Electricity

Topic 17 DC circuits

Topic 18 Practical electricity

17 Science (Biology) Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1

40 MCQ (40 m)



Paper 2:




of compulsory



questions, each of


questions.

Chapter 2: Cell Structure and Function

Chapter 3: Movement of Substances

Chapter 4: Nutrients

Chapter 5: Enzymes

Chapter 6: Nutrition in Humans

Chapter 7: Nutrition in Plants

Chapter 8: Transport in Humans

Chapter 9: Transport in Plants

Chapter 10: Respiration in Humans

Chapter 11:THe Nervous System

Chapter 12: The Human Eye

Chapter 13: Hormones

Chapter 14: Reproduction in Plants

Chapter 15: Reproduction in Humans

18 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Part A: 40 marks (Answer all questions)

Design Process

5 Questions

Part B: 20 marks (Answer all three questions)

Technologies


Chapter 4: Research




Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry

Design Sustainability



Chapter 14: Electronics

19 Art Paper 2: Drawing and Painting

(3 hrs)

Drawing and Painting: 40%, Coursework: 60%

Drawing and Painting

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and marks Topic



Paper 3: 50 mins







N/A

2 Mother Tongue (ML) Express syllabus:

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins




Graphic Stimulus,Comprehension (70), LC: (20),

Oral: Reading aloud and Video Conversation

(50)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (CL) Express syllabus:

Paper 1: 2 hrs


LC: 35 mins


Paper 1 :Email Writing (20) and essay writing

(40): 60 marks

Paper 2: (20 MCQ, 10 comprehension open-

ended questions): 70 marks

Listening Comprehension:(20 marks)

Oral Exam (Reading passage and conversation

using video as stimulus):(50 marks)

NA

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrs

Paper 2 : 2 hrs

Paper 1: About 25 short answer questions

testing more on fundamental skills and concepts.


[80 marks]

Paper 2: • Section A will contain 9 to 10

questions of varying lengths and of which 1

question is on Problems in Real World context.

Students are required to answer all

questions.

• Section B will contain 2 questions of

which students will be required to answer only

one.

The questions in Section B will be based on the

underlined content and there will be one question

from the ‘Geometry and Measurement’ strand

and one from the ‘Statistics and Probability’

strand.

Each question carries the same number of

marks, that is, either 7 or 8 marks.

[60 marks]

All topics except

- Distance-Time Graphs, Speed-Time Graphs

- Geometrical Constructions

- Angle Properties of Circles



ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL ACADEMIC

5 Additional Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 45 mins


Paper 1: About 13–15 questions of varying

marks and lengths testing more on the

fundamental skills and concepts and of which 1

to 2 questions are on Problems in Real-World

Contexts

Students are required to answer all questions.

[70 marks]


lengths and of which 1 to 2 questions are on

Problems in Real-World Contexts. Students are

required to answer all questions.

[70 marks]

Only for 4N1 Add Math students

(1) Simultaneous Equations

(2) Roots of Quadratic Equations

(3) Quadratic Inequalities

(4) Surds

(5) Indices

(6) Exponential Functions

(7) Polynomials

(8) Coordinate Geometry

(9) Trigonometry

(10) Differentiation

(11) Applications of Differentiation

(12) Integration




Issue 2 - Diversity (Chapters 4-7)

7 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A - Source Based Case Study (35m)


Section A: Korean War

Section B: Reasons for Cold War in Europe

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A : Geographical Investigation [13m]

Section B : Structured Question [12m]

Section C : Structured Question [25m]

Section A: Tourism (Compulsory)

Section B: Tourism (Compulsory)

Section C: Plate Tectonics } Choose one question

Variable Weather and Climate}

9 Pure Geography Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins


Paper 1:

Section A (Geographical Investigation)

(Compulsory) [25m]

Section B (Structured Question)

(2 Choose 1) [25m]

Paper 2:

1 Compulsory Question [25m]

Paper 1:

Section A (Geographical Investigation) (25m)

Hybrid Coast + Tourism GI Question

Section B (Structured Question) (25m)

(2 qn Choose 1qn)

Qn 1: Pure Coast (25m)

Qn 2: Coast + Tourism (25m)

Paper 2:

Compulsory qn

Qn 1: Pure Plate Tectonics (Structured Question) (25m)






Section B will carry 14 marks and will contain a

small number of

compulsory structured questions.

Section C will carry 16 marks and will contain

three structured question. Candidates must

answer only two out of these three

questions.

1. Kinetic Particle Theory

2. Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

3. Separation and Purification

4. Experimental Techniques

5. Atomic Structure

6. Chemical Bonding

7. Writing Chemical Equations

8. Mole and Chemical Calculation

9. Acids and Bases

10. Salts

11. Periodic Table

12. Metals

13. Organic Chemistry - Introduction, Alkanes and Alkenes

11 Science (Physics) 1 h 15 min SECT A – 20 MCQs (20 m)






small number of





questions.

1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Dynamics

4. Mass, Weight and Density

5. Turning Effect of Forces

6. Pressure

7. Energy, Work and Power

8. Kinetic Model of Matter

9. Transfer of Thermal Energy

10. Thermal Properties of Matter

11. General Wave Properties

12. Electromagnetic Spectrum

13. Sound

14. Current of Electricity

15. D.C. Circuits

16. Practical Electricity







small number of





questions.

1. Cell structure and organisation

2. Movement of substances

3. Biological Molecules

4. Nutrition in Humans

5. Nutrition in Plants

6. Transport in Flowering Plants

7. Transport in Humans

8. Respiration in Humans

9. Reproduction in Plants

10. Reproduction in Humans

11. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

13 Design & Technology Paper 1: 1.5 hrs Part A: 28 marks, 5 Questions (Answer all

questions)

Design Process

Part B: 42 marks (Answer 2 out of 3 Questions)

Technologies


Chapter 3: Project Management

Chapter 4: Research




Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry

Design Sustainability



Chapter 14: Electronics

14 Art Paper 2 : 3 hrs Drawing and Painting : 40%, coursework 60% Drawing and Painting




Paper 3: 50 mins


Paper 1: Form Filling (10), Functional Writing (20), Guided Writing (30)

Paper 2: Language Use (40), Reading Comprehension (40)


N/A


LC: 35 mins


Paper 1: Grammar and Graphic Stimulus Comprehension (30)


Oral Exam: Reading Aloud and Video Conversation (50)

NA

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins


Paper 1: Grammar and Graphic Stimulus Comprehension (30), LC: 10qns (20), Oral:


NA



Paper 1: 11–13 short questions with weightage of 2–4 marks. 2 longer questions with

weightage of 6–8 marks developed around a context.

Students are required to answer all questions which will cover topics from the strands:

• Numbers and Algebra

• Geometry and Measurement

• Real-world Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Geometry and Measurement

[50 marks]

Paper 2: 11–13 short questions with weightage of 2–4 marks. 2 longer questions with

weightage of 6–8 marks developed around a context.

Students are required to answer all questions which will cover topics from the strands:

• Numbers and Algebra

• Geometry and Measurement

• Real-world Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Geometry and Measurement

[50 marks]

Numbers and their operations

Indices and Standard Form

Percentage

Ratio & Proportion

Map Scales

Rate & Speed

Angles, Triangles and Polygons

Symmetry, Congruence and Similarity

Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Formulae

Simultaneous Linear Equations and Quadratic Equations

Maths in Practical Situations

Functions and Graphs

Probability

Data Analysis

Cumulative Frequency

Mensuration

Pythagoras Theorem & Trigonometry

Problems derived from Real World Context

5 Science Paper 1: 1 hr


Paper 1 will carry 40 marks and consist of 40 compulsory multiple choice items.

Paper 2 will carry 60 marks and consist of a variable number of compulsory

short-answer or structured questions. One of the questions is a data-response

question, requiring candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using data

and/or observations. This question will carry 8–12 marks.

1.1 Energy and its Uses

1.2 Energy transfer through Waves

1.3 Effects of Forces

1.4 Electricity

1.5 Sources of Electricity

2.1 Sources of Food

2.2 Food Chemistry

2.3 Food Health and Safety

3.1 Digestion

3.2 Breathing

3.3 Fitness and Cardiac Health

3.4 Staying Healthy


SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL TECHNICAL

ASSESSMENT FORMAT


6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hr 15 mins



Paper 1 [60 marks]

Section A: 20 marks (MCQ)

Section B: 40 marks (Structured)

Paper 2 [70 marks]

T1: MEL (21 marks)

T2: DOP (28 marks)

T3: MMC (21 marks)

Paper 3 [70 marks]

T1: SST (28 marks)

T2: MEC (28 marks)

T3: ALGO (14 marks)

Computer Fundamentals: Topics

•Fundamental computing knowledge and skills.

•Impact of technology on people and society.

•Developments in hardware and software.

•Computer usage and applications.

•Computer ethics and security.

Media Elements: Topics

•Design and drawing with computer software.

•Basic concepts, tools and techniques.

Document Processing: Topics

•Design documents using text and graphics.

•Page layout, page and text format.

•Data in tables and merge mail.

•Use of auto shapes for flowcharts.

Spreadsheet: Topics

•Use of formulas, functions and cell referencing.

•Format cells, perform analysis and sort data.

•Apply data formatting, data validation, checking for error conditions.

Multimedia Communication: Topics

•Incorporate different media elements: text, graphics, sound, animation and video.

•Storyboarding, principles of interface design.

Media Computing: Topics

•Using basic scripting software.

•Programming and problem solving through short instructions, and flowcharts.

•Combine media elements such as text, graphics and sound into animated story or

game.7 Elements of Business Skills 1 hr 30 mins 4 -5 SHORT-ANSWER OR STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (100M) Chapters 1-6

Introduction to Business

Travel & tourism Industry

Hospitality Industry

Retain Industry

Introduction to Marketing

The Marketing Mix

Communication with the customer

Customer Service

8 Music

Paper 1 : 1 hr 30 mins ( Part 1: 40 mins; Part 2: 30 mins)

Paper 2 : (Conducted during Curriculum time)

Paper 1: Written Examination (50 Marks) 50%

Part 1 - Short answer Qns and MCQ qns 5 Short Listening Extracts (35 Marks)

Part 2 - Typesetting Task ( 15 Marks)

Paper 2: Coursework (50 marks) 50% (Conducted during curriculum time)

Musical Elements & Concepts

Western Classical Music

Malay Traditional Music

Indian classical Music

Popular Music since 1980s

Jazz

Documents

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