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MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2018

1 BVSS/2018/MYE/SEC 3 FORMAT AND TOPICS

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SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS

English Paper 1 (45%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Marks: 70 Paper 2 (45%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Marks: 50 Paper 3 (10%) Duration: approx 45 mins Marks: 30

Section A: Editing (10 marks) It is a given text of continuous prose of not more than 250 words. Candidates identify and then edit grammatical errors by writing the corrections in the spaces provided. Errors in punctuation and spelling will not be tested in this section. Section B: Situational Writing (30 marks) Candidates write a text of 250-350 words based on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual text. Candidates are required to write the text (eg, an email, a letter, a report and a speech) to suit the purpose, audience and context. Section C: Continuous Writing (30 marks) Candidates choose one out of four topics to write a text of 350-500 words in continuous prose. The topics set may cover different types of texts (eg, descriptive, reflective, discursive and argumentative). Section A: Visual Text (5 marks) This section contains Text 1 which will include visuals. Based on the visual text, candidates are required to answer a variety of questions testing comprehension, and on the use of visuals as well as the use of language for impact. Section B: Comprehension (20 marks) This section contains Text 2, which is narrative in nature. based on which candidates are to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Section C: Comprehension and Summary (25 marks) This section contains Text 3, which is non-narrative in nature, based on which candidates are required to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Candidates are also required to write a summary of about 80 words (excluding the introductory words that will be provided). Listening Comprehension Section A (24 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks that will assess a range of listening skills. The audio texts, which will consist of a variety of types of texts, eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information texts, may come with visuals where appropriate. A variety of question types, eg, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false/not stated, and filling in a graphic organiser, may be set. Section B (6 marks) Candidates listen to an informational text and complete a simple note-taking task.



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Higher Chinese

Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Oral (25%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (10%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze Passage, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (20 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2, 10 questions (Open-ended) (40 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Chinese Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze Passage, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (20 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2, 10 questions (Open-ended) (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Higher Malay

Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Oral (25%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (10%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (30 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions



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Malay Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (30 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Higher Tamil Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Oral (25%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (10%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Idioms and phrases,restructuring sentences and cloze passage (30 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Tamil Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Idioms and phrases,restructuring sentences and cloze passage (30 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions



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Chinese B Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 20 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 40 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Writing: E-mail, Picture Composition (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze passage (20 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1 (10 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2 (10 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Mathematics Paper 1 : (50%) Duration : 1.5 hr Marks : 60 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 2hr Marks : 80

Sec 1 – 2 topics Number and Algebra 1.1 Numbers and their operations 1.2 Ratio and Proportion 1.3 Percentages 1.4 Rate and Speed 1.5 Algebraic Expressions and Formulae 1.6 Problems in Real World Context Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Congruence and Similarity 2.3 Pythagoras Theorem 2.4 Mensuration 2.5 Problems in Real World Context Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis 3.2 Probability Sec 3 topics: Chapter 1 : Quadratic Equations & Functions Chapter 2 : Linear Inequalities Chapter 3 : Indices & Standard Form Chapter 4 : Coordinate Geometry Chapter 5 : Graphs of Functions & Graphical Solutions (5.1 Cubic Functions & 5.4 Gradient of a Curve only)

Additional Mathematics

Paper 1 (100%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80 marks

Chapter 1 Equations and Inequalities 1.1 Simultaneous Equations 1.3 Discriminant, Roots and x-intercepts 1.4 Quadratic Inequalities Chapter 2 Surds and Indices 2.1 Surds 2.2 Indices 2.3 Equations Involving Indices 2.4 Exponential Functions Chapter 6 Points, Lines and Shapes 6.1 Mid-point of a Line Segment 6.2 Parallel Lines 6.3 Perpendicular Lines 6.4 Areas of Triangles and Quadrilaterals



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Chemistry Paper 1 (MCQ): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2: (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80

1. Kinetic Particle Theory 2. Measurement and Experimental Techniques 3. Separation and Purification 4. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures 5. Atomic Structure 6. Ionic Bonding 7. Covalent and Metallic Bonding 8. Writing Chemical Equations 9. The Mole 10. Chemical calculations

Physics Paper 1 (MCQ): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2: (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80

1. Measurements 2. Scalars and Vectors 3. Kinematics 4. Mass, Weight and Density 5. Dynamics 6. Turning Effect of Forces 7. Centre of Gravity 8. Work, Energy and Power

Biology Paper 1 (MCQ): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2: (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80

1. Cells 2. Movement of Substances 3. Nutrients 4. Enzymes 5. Nutrition in Humans 6. Nutrition in Plants 7. Transport in Humans

Science (P/C) Physics

Paper 1 (MCQ): (25%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 20 (P) + 20 (C) Paper 2 (Phy): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min Marks : 65 Paper 3 (Chem): (37.5%) Duration: 1 hr 30 min Marks: 65 Paper 2 & 3 each: Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions Section B (20 marks) Free Response Questions

Science (Physics) Chp 1a Measurements Chp 1b Scalars and Vectors Chp 2 Kinematics Chp 3a Dynamics Chp 3b Pressure Chp 4 Mass, Weight and Density Chp 5a Turning Effect of Forces Chp 5b Center of Gravity Chp 6 Work, Energy and Power

Science (P/C) Chemistry

Science (Chem) Chap 1 Kinetic particle theory Chap 2 Measurement and experimental techniques Chap 3 Separation and purification techniques Chap 4 Elements, compounds and mixtures Chap 5 Atomic structure Chap 6 Chemical bonding Chap 8 The mole



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Computing Paper 1 : (60%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min Marks : 60

Module 1 – Data and Information (Data Management and Data Representation) Module 2 – Systems and Communications (Computer Architecture) Module 3 – Abstraction and Algorithms (Problem Analysis and Algorithm Design) Module 4 – Programming (Program Development and Program Testing)

Paper 2 : (40%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 40

Module 1 – Data and Information Module 4 – Programming

Practical Skills : Manipulate Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for data management. Modify and refine Python programs. Debug Python programs with syntax errors and logic errors. Develop Python programs.

Pure History Duration : 1 hr 40 min Marks : 50 Section A: SBQ (30m) Section B: SEQ (20m) 2 questions, choose 1

Topics Covered: Unit 1: European Dominance and Expansion

● British Colonisation of Malaya ● French Colonisation of Vietnam

Unit 2: The World in Crisis:

● Impact of WW1 in Europe Section A (SBQ): Skills Covered

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison ● Surprise ● Evaluate all sources

Section B (SEQ): Part (a) and Part (b) questions

Combined Humanities Social Studies

Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 50 Section A: SBQ (35m) Section B: SRQ (15m)

Topics Covered: ● Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of

my country? ● Chapter 2: How do we decide what is good for society? ● Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?

Section A (SBQ):

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison

Section B (SRQ): Part (a) and Part (b) questions



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Combined Humanities Geography

Duration : 1 hr 40 min Marks : 50 Section A (13 Marks) Geographical. Section B (37 marks)

Topics Covered: ● Book 3 - Weather & Climate ( Gateways 1-2) - Geographical Skills & Investigations ( Gateway 1-3)

Investigation and Skills (Weather & Climate) - Compulsory 2 Questions on Weather & Climate - Compulsory 12 marks on short answer and stimulus questions. 25 marks on structured questions and one LORM question.

Combined Humanities History

Duration : 1 hr 40 min Marks : 50 Section A: SBQ (30m) Section B: SEQ (20m) 2 questions, choose 1

Topics Covered: ● Impact of WW1 in Europe ● Stalin’s Soviet Union

Section A (SBQ): Skills Tested

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison ● Surprise


Combined Humanities Literature

LITERATURE (50 marks) Section A (25 marks): Set Text question - 2 essays and 1 passage- based question - Students choose 1 out of the 3 given. Section B (25 marks): The Unseen) - 1 question on Unseen prose and 1 question on Unseen poetry - Students choose 1 out of the 2 given.

Set Text (Novel): The Road to Memphis by Mildred D Taylor Skills tested: - Use of language/diction (analysis) - significance/impact of character action - tone - atmosphere - mood Themes/Topics tested: - Discrimination and racial prejudice - Characterisation - Tension - Character relationship - Motifs - Author’s intent Unseen: Skills tested: - Use of language/diction (analysis) - Analysis of character action - Tone - Atmosphere - Mood - Poetry techniques-Metaphor, Simile, Imagery, connotation of sound techniques/colour etc.



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Art Drawing and Painting Paper (3hrs)

100 marks 3 hours Paper to be given three weeks before the commencement of the Examination. .

The five assessment domains applied to the drawing and painting paper are: 1. Investigation and Interpretation of Theme (20%) 2. Exploration and Development of Theme (20%) 3. Aesthetic Qualities (20%) 4. Control of Materials and Technical Processes (20%) 5. Personal Response (20%) Six themes will be issued and candidates are to make response to one of the themes on paper of size A3 or A2. Preparatory studies of three to five A3 sheets of paper must be submitted

D&T Paper 1: (50%) Duration: 2 Hrs Marks: 100 Paper 2: (50%) Coursework

Topics For Paper 1 Chapter 1: What is Design & Technology Chapter 2: Design Method Chapter 3: Project Management Chapter 4: Research Chapter 5: Definition of Needs Chapter 6: Generating and Developing Ideas Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry Chapter 12: Structures Chapter 13: Mechanisms Chapter 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics

F&N Paper 1 (60%) Duration: 2 hours Marks:100m Section A: Structured Type (30m) Section B: Data-Response (25m) Section C: Long essay questions (45m) Paper 2 (40%) Marks: 40m Coursework

Topics For Paper 1 Chapter 1: Energy from Food Chapter 2: Guidelines for Meal Planning Chapter 3: Different Types of Nutritional Needs Chapter 4: Carbohydrates Chapter 5: Food Commodities– Cereals Chapter 6: Fats Chapter 7: Proteins Chapter 8: Food Commodities- Meat & Alternatives Chapter 14: Heat transfer & Methods of Cooking Chapter 15: The Science Behind Food Preparation

Principles of Accounts (POA)

Paper 1: 40% Duration: 1 Hour Marks: 40 Paper 2: 60% Duration: 2 Hours Marks: 60 Compulsory question Chapter 9 and 10 – Income Statement and Balance Sheet (20 marks)

The topics for Paper 1 and 2 will include: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Accounting Chapter 2 – The Accounting Information System Chapter 3 – Elements of Financial Statements Chapter 4 – Double Entry Chapter 6 – Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Chapter 8 – Trial Balance Chapter 14a – Trade Receivables Chapter 14b – Trade Payables



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Section A: Editing (10 marks) It is a given text of continuous prose of not more than 250 words. Candidates identify and then edit grammatical errors by writing the corrections in the spaces provided. Errors in punctuation and spelling will not be tested in this section. Section B: Situational Writing (30 marks) Candidates write a text of 180-250 words based on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual text. Candidates are required to write the text (eg, an email, a letter, a report and a speech) to suit the purpose, audience and context. Section C: Continuous Writing (30 marks) Candidates choose one out of four topics to write a text of 250-400 words in continuous prose. The topics set may cover different types of texts (eg, recount, narrative and exposition). Section A: Visual Text (5 marks) This section contains Text 1 which will include visuals. Based on the visual text, candidates are required to answer a variety of questions testing comprehension, and on the use of visuals as well as the use of language for impact. Section B: Comprehension (20 marks) This section contains Text 2, which is narrative in nature, based on which candidates are to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Section C: Comprehension and Summary (25 marks) This section contains Text 3, which is non-narrative in nature, based on which candidates are required to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Candidates are also required to write a summary of about 80 words (excluding the introductory words that will be provided). Listening Comprehension Section A (24 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks that will assess a range of listening skills. The audio texts, which will consist of a variety of types of texts, eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information texts, may come with visuals where appropriate. A variety of question types, eg, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false/not stated, and filling in a graphic organiser, may be set. Section B (6 marks) Candidates listen to an informational text and complete a simple note-taking task.




Chinese Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze Passage, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (20 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2, 8 questions (Open-ended) (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Malay Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (20 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Tamil Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) (choose 1 out of 4 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Idioms and phrases, restructuring sentences and cloze passage (20 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Section 3: Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions



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Mathematics Paper 1 : (50%) Duration : 1.5 hr Marks : 60 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1.5hr Marks : 50

Sec 1 – 2 topics Number and Algebra 1.1 Numbers and their operations 1.2 Ratio and Proportion 1.3 Percentages 1.4 Rate and Speed 1.5 Algebraic Expressions and Formulae 1.6 Equations and Inequalities 1.7 Problems in Real World Context Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Pythagoras Theorem 2.3 Mensuration 2.4 Problems in Real World Context Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis 3.2 Probability Sec 3 topics: Chapter 1 : Algebraic Manipulation Chapter 2 : Quadratic Equations & Functions Chapter 3 : Indices & Standard Form Chapter 4 : Coordinate Geometry

Science (P/C) Physics

Paper 1 (MCQ): (25%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 20 (P) + 20 (C) Paper 2 (P): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min for Paper 2 and 3 Marks : 65 Paper 3 (C): (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min for both Paper 2 and 3 Marks : 65 Paper 2 & 3: Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions Section B (20 marks) Free Response Questions

Chp 1a Measurements Chp 1b Scalars and Vectors Chp 2 Kinematics Chp 3a Dynamics Chp 3b Pressure Chp 4 Mass, Weight and Density Chp 5a Turning Effect of Forces Chp 5b Center of Gravity

Science (P/C) Chemistry

Chp 1: Kinetic Particle Theory Chp 2: Measurement and Experimental Techniques Chp 3: Separation and Purification Chp 4: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Chp 5: Atomic Structure Chp 6: Chemical Bonding Include Chemical Formula




Combined Humanities Social Studies

Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 50 Section A: SBQ (35m) Section B: SRQ (15m)

Topics Covered: ● Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen

of my country? ● Chapter 2: How do we decide what is good for

society? ● Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?

Section A (SBQ):

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison

Section B (SRQ): Part (a) and Part (b) questions

Combined Humanities Geography

Duration : 1 hr 40 min Marks : 50 Section A (13 Marks) Geographical Investigation and Skills - Compulsory Section B (37 marks) 2 Questions on Weather & Climate - Compulsory 12 marks on short answer and stimulus 25 marks on structured questions and one LORM question

Topics Covered: Book 3 Weather & Climate ( Gateways 1-2) Geographical Skills & Investigations ( Gateway 1-3)

Combined Humanities History

Duration : 1 hr 40 min Marks : 50 Section A: SBQ (30m) Section B: SEQ (20m) 2 questions, choose 1

Topics Covered: ● Impact of WW1 in Europe ● Stalin’s Soviet Union

Section A (SBQ): Skills Tested

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison ● Surprise




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Principles of Accounts (POA)

Paper 1: 40% Duration: 1 Hour Marks: 40 Paper 2: 60% Duration: 2 Hours Marks: 60

The topics for Paper 1 and 2 will include: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Accounting Chapter 2 – The Accounting Information System Chapter 3 – Elements of Financial Statements Chapter 4 – Double Entry Chapter 6 – Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Chapter 8 – Trial Balance Chapter 14a – Trade Receivables Chapter 14b – Trade Payables Paper 2 Compulsory question Chapter 9 and 10 – Income Statement and Balance Sheet (20 marks)

Art

Drawing and Painting Paper (3hrs)

100 marks 3 hours Paper to be given three weeks before the commencement of the Examination. .

The five assessment domains applied to the drawing and painting paper are: 1. Investigation and Interpretation of Theme (20%) 2. Exploration and Development of Theme (20%) 3. Aesthetic Qualities (20%) 4. Control of Materials and Technical Processes (20%) 5. Personal Response (20%) Six themes will be issued and candidates are to make response to one of the themes on paper of size A3 or A2. Preparatory studies of three to five A3 sheets of paper must be submitted

D&T Paper 1: (50%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 2: (50%) Coursework

Topics for Paper 1 Chapter 1: What is Design & Technology Chapter 2: Design Method Chapter 3: Project Management Chapter 4: Research Chapter 5: Definition of Needs Chapter 6: Generating and Developing Ideas Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry Chapter 12: Structures Chapter 13: Mechanisms Chapter 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics

F&N Paper 1: (60%)

80 Marks

Duration: 1hr 30 mins

Paper 2: (40%)

40 Marks

Coursework

Topics for Paper 1

Chapter 1: Energy from Food

Chapter 2: Guidelines to Meal Planning

Chapter 3: Different Types of Nutritional Needs

Chapter 4: Carbohydrates

Chapter 5: Cereals

Chapter 6: Fats

Chapter 7: Proteins

Chapter 8: Meat and Alternatives

Chapter 10: Vitamins

Chapter 11: Minerals



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Section A: functional Tasks (30 marks) Part 1: Form Filling (10 marks) Candidates complete a form based on a given context. In addition to the context, candidates are to make use of the information provided in an informational text, eg, a brochure, an advertisement and a notice, to complete the task. Part 2: Functional Writing (20 marks) Candidates write a functional piece of about 80 words, eg, a letter of application, a note of excuse and an eye-witness account, in response to the context provided in Part 1. Section B: Guided Writing (30 marks) Candidates write a text of at least 180 words based on a given context which involves viewing a stimulus text. Candidates are required to write the text, eg, a journal entry, a personal letter and an explanation, to suit the purpose, audience and context. Candidates will be guided to complete the task. Section A: Language Use (40 marks) Part 1: Editing (10 marks) Candidates indicate whether each of the underlined words is incorrect or redundant in a text of about 150 words. For incorrect words, candidates provide the correct ones in the spaces provided. Spelling and punctuation will not be tested in this part. Part 2: Language in Spoken Context (10 marks) Candidates select their responses from given opinions to fill in the gaps in a transcript of a conversation. Part 3: Modified Cloze I (10 marks) Candidates complete a modified cloze passage testing vocabulary. Candidates select their responses from a list of 15 words to fill in the blanks. Part 4: Modified Cloze II (10 marks) Candidates complete a modified cloze passage testing grammar. Candidates are to use their own words to fill in the blanks. Section B: Reading Comprehension (40 marks) Part 5: Comprehension I (10 marks) Candidates answer different types of questions, eg, gap fill, true-false and open-ended questions, on an informational text. The text may include visuals, such as charts, maps, tables and graphs. Part 6: Comprehension II (30 marks) Candidates read a text of about 600 words and answer a variety of questions. The text will be accompanied by visuals. Candidates also select from given options the meaning of five words used in the text. Listening Comprehension Candidates listen to a variety of spoken texts and complete a range of listening tasks, including matching and ordering. Spoken texts such as conversations, speeches, announcements, reports and informational texts, may be included.



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Chinese Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 30 Paper 2 Oral (50%) Duration:10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Language Use and Comprehension ( 10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1 (10 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2 (10 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple-choice questions

Malay Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 30 Paper 2 Oral (50%) Duration:10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Language Use and Comprehension ( 10 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension (14 marks) Section 3: Open-ended Questions (6 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Tamil Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 30 Paper 2 Oral (50%) Duration:10-15 mins Marks: 50 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension (20%) Duration: about 30 mins Marks: 20

Section 1: Cloze Passage ( 10 marks) Section 2: Objective Comprehension and Open-ended Questions (20 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions



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Mathematics Paper 1 Marks: 50 Marks Duration: 1h 30 min Paper 2 Marks: 50 Marks Duration : 1h 30 min

Sec 1 & 2 topics Number and Algebra 1.1 Numbers and their operations 1.2 Ratio and Proportion 1.3 Percentages 1.4 Rate and Speed Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Mensuration (Area, Volume and Surface Area) Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis (Mean Median Mode, Cumulative Frequency, Graphs and Charts) 3.2 Probability Sec 3 topics Chapter 1 Indices and Standard Form Chapter 2 Map Scales Chapter 3 Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Formulae

Science Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 40 m Paper 2 (60%) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 60 m

1. Energy and its uses 2. Energy transfer through Waves 3. Effects of Forces 4. Electricity

CPA

Paper 1: Written Paper Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Weighting: 30% Marks: 60 Format Section A: 20 MCQ Section B: Short Structured Questions.

6 Modules: · Computer Fundamentals · Media Elements · Document Processing · Spreadsheet · Multimedia Communication · Media Computing

Paper 2: Practical Paper Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Weighting: 35% Marks: 70

3 Tasks: · Media Element (Inkscape-based) · Document Processing (Microsoft Words – based) · Multimedia Communication (Microsoft Powerpoint – based)

Paper 3: Practical Paper Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Weighting: 35% Marks: 70

2 Problem Scenario & 1 Flowchart: · Spreadsheet · Media Computing (Scratch - based) · Flowchart (Microsoft Word – based)



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EBS Paper 1: Theory - 1h 30mins Weightage - 70% There will be 4 to 5 short-response and structured questions (i) with helping words; (ii) requiring short answers, not necessarily in complete sentences. Activity type and pictorial questions may be included. (100 marks) Paper 2: Practical - 1 hr Weightage - 30%

Topics Covered: 1. Understanding Business Activities 2. Businesses in the selected service industries (Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and Retail) 3. Basic Marketing - knowing customers and their needs and wants 4.The Marketing Mix - (Product, Place, Price and Promotion) Skill tested: Application of the AIDA (attention, interest, desire, action) model. Students are required to produce a print advertisement to publicise products of a business.

D&T Paper 1: (40%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 50 Paper 2: (60%) Coursework

Topics For Paper 1 Chapter 2: Design Method Chapter 5: Definition of Needs Chapter 6: Generating and Developing Ideas Chapter 7 : Realisation Plan Chapter 9 : Design Communication Chapter 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics

Art

Paper 1: Coursework 40% Paper 2: Art Task 60% Duration: 3 Hours Marks: 100 Paper 2 Task question and answer booklet to be given 3 weeks before the commencement of the examination.

The five assessment domains applied to the Art Task Paper 2 are: 1. Investigation of Task 2. Exploration and Development of Solution to Task 3. Aesthetic/Design Qualities 4. Presentation 5. Personal Response Six questions will be issued to candidates and candidates are to make response to one of the questions. The answer booklet is for the documentation of the processes and explorations for the chosen question. The final solution is executed on paper of size A3 or A2 during the examination. Each candidate is to submit the final solution and the answer booklet at the end of the examination.

Documents

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2018 3 EXPRESS€¦ · questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Grammar, Idioms and