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MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2018

1 BVSS/2018/MYE/SEC 4 FORMAT AND TOPICS

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English Paper 1 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Marks: 70 Paper 2 (35%) 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, a speech and a featured article) 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, 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. Oral Communication Part 1: Reading Aloud (10 marks) Candidates read aloud a short text bearing in mind the purpose, audience and context. A short instruction will guide candidates on the context in which the given text is to be read aloud. The text may be a



Paper 4 (20%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 30

short narrative, news report, speech or an announcement, or a mixture of types and forms. Candidates are assessed on their ability to accurately pronounce and clearly articulate the words in the text, and read fluently and expressively, showing an awareness of purpose, audience and context. Part 2: Spoken Interaction (20 marks) Candidates view a visual stimulus, which is thematically linked to the text in Part 1, in order to engage in a discussion with the examiners.

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SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS

Higher Chinese

Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 80 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 45 mins Marks: 80 Paper 3 Oral (20%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 40

Section 1: Functional Writing: E-mail, Blog, Online Forum (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, Grammar (20 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2, 10 questions (Open-ended) (38 marks) Section 4: Summary (12 marks) Section 1: Oral Presentation based on Video Stimulus (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based Presentation (20 marks)

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




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

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

Chinese B Paper 1 (20%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 20 Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 30 Paper 3 Oral (30%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 30 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 (10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1 (10 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2 (10 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (20 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions




Mathematics Paper 1 : (50%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 2hr 30 min Marks : 100

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 Functions and Graphs 1.7 Equations and Inequalities 1.8 Set language and Notation * 1.9 Matrices * 1.10 Problems in Real World Context Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Congruence and Similarity 2.3 Properties of Circles* 2.4 Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry 2.5 Mensuration 2.6 Coordinate Geometry 2.7 Problems in Real World Context Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis 3.2 Probability * *Sec 4 topics

Additional Mathematics

Paper 1 : (44%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80 Paper 2 : (56%) Duration : 2hr 30 min Marks : 100

Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities Chapter 2: Surds and Indices Chapter 3: Polynomials and Partial Fractions Chapter 4: The Modulus and Power Functions Chapter 5: Binomial Theorem Chapter 6: Points, Lines and Shapes Chapter 7: Logarithms Chapter 8: Applications of Straight Line Graphs Chapter 9: Parabolas and Circles Chapter 11: Trigonometric Functions Chapter 12: Simple Trigonometric Identities and Equations Chapter 13: Further Trigonometric Identities Chapter 14: Differentiation Chapter 15: Tangents, Normals and Rates of Change

Computing Paper 1 : (70%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80

Module 1 – Data and Information Module 2 – Systems and Communications Module 3 – Abstraction and Algorithms Module 4 – Programming

Paper 2 : (30%) Duration : 2 hr 30 min Marks : 50

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.




Chemistry Paper 1 (MCQ) : (30%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions Paper 3 - Practical Examination: (20%) Duration : 1 hr 50 min Marks : 40

Chap 1. Kinetic Particle Theory Chap 2. Measurement & Experimental Techniques Chap 3. Separation and Purification Chap 4. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Chap 5. Atomic Structure Chap 6. Ionic Bonding Chap 7. Covalent and Metallic Bonding Chap 8. Writing Chemical Equations Chap 9. The Moles Chap 10. Chemical Calculations Chap 11. Acids and Bases Chap 12. Salts Chap 13. Oxidation and Reduction Chap 14. Metals Chap 15. Electrolysis Chap 16. Periodic Table Chap 17. Energy Changes Chap 18. Speed of Reaction Chap 19. Ammonia Chap 20. The Atmosphere and Environment Chap 21. An Introduction to Organic Chemistry This paper consists of a variable number of compulsory practical questions. One, or more, of the questions may incorporate assessment of Planning (P) and require candidates to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding from different sections of the syllabus. The assessment of PDO and ACE may include questions on data-analysis which do not require practical equipment and apparatus. Candidates are not allowed to refer to notebooks, textbooks or any other information during the assessment. A copy of the Notes for Qualitative Analysis will be printed as part of this Paper.

Physics Paper 1 (MCQ) : (30%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions Paper 3 - Practical Examination: (20%) Duration : 1 hr 50 min Marks : 40

1. Measurement (includes Vectors) 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight, Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Pressure 7. Energy, Work, Power 8. Temperature 9. Kinetic Theory of Matter (includes Gas Laws) 10. Transfer of Thermal Energy 11. Thermal Properties of Matter 12. General Wave Properties 13. Light 14. Electromagnetic Spectrum 15. Sound 16. Static Electricity 17. Current Electricity 18. DC Circuits 19. Practical Electricity 20. Magnetism 21. Electromagnetism




Biology Paper 1 (MCQ) : (30%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions Paper 3 - Practical Examination: (20%) Duration : 1 hr 50 min Marks : 40

1. Cells 2. Movement of Substances 3. Nutrients 4. Enzymes 5. Nutrition in Humans 6. Nutrition in Plants 7. Transport in Humans 8. Transport in Plants 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 18.Heredity

Science (P/C) Physics

Paper 1 MCQ (Phy/Chem) (20%) Duration: 1 hr Marks : 40 m (20m Phy + 20m Chem) Paper 2 (Phy) (32.5%) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 65 m Paper 3 (Chem) (32.5%) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 65 m Paper 2 & 3 each: Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions Section B (20 marks) Free Response Questions Paper 5 Practical (Phy/Chem) (15%) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 30 m (15m Phy + 15m Chem)

1. Measurement (includes Vectors) 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight, Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Pressure 7. Energy, Work, Power 8. Kinetic Theory of Matter 9. Transfer of Thermal Energy 10. Thermal Properties of Matter 11. General Wave Properties 12. Light 13. Electromagnetic Spectrum 14. Sound 15. Static Electricity 16. Current Electricity 17. DC Circuits 18. Practical Electricity 19. Magnetism

Science (P/C) Chemistry

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 7: Writing Equations Chap 8 The mole Chap 9 Chemical calculations Chap 11 Qualitative analysis Chap 12 Oxidation and reduction Chap 13 Metals Chap 14 The periodic table Chap 15 Energy changes Chap 16 Speed of reaction Chap 17 The atmosphere and environment




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? ● Chapter 4: What is diversity? ● Chapter 5: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore

now? ● Chapter 6: What are the experiences and effects of

living in a diverse society? ● Chapter 7: How can we respond in a diverse society? ● Chapter 8: What does it mean to live in a globalised

world? ● Chapter 9: How do we respond to tensions arising from

some economic impacts of globalisation? Section A (SBQ): Skills Covered

● Inference ● Message ● Purpose ● Comparison ● Reliability ● Usefulness ● Surprise ● Evaluate all Sources

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 Section B (12 marks) Weather & Climate Global Tourism Section C (25 marks) Plate Tectonics (Compulsory question for 4E)

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

● Book 4 - Global Tourism (Gateways 1- 3)

Two structured questions on Geographical Investigations will be set based on the following topics

- Global Tourism - Variable weather and Climate

One question will be set on each topic. Candidates must answer one question in this section. One structured question will be set based on the following topic:

- Weather & Climate - Global Tourism

Candidates must answer one question from this section. One structured question will be set based on the following topics

- Living with Tectonic Hazards Candidates must answer one question from this section.



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Combined Humanities History

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

Topics Covered: Unit 2 (World in Crisis): All Chapters

● Impact of WW1 in Europe ● Stalin’s Soviet Union ● Hitler’s Germany ● Outbreak of WW2 in Europe ● Germany’s Defeat in WW2 ● Outbreak of WW2 in the Asia-Pacific ● Japan’s Defeat in WW2

Unit 3: Bi-Polarity and the Cold War

● Reasons for the Cold War in Europe ● The Korean War

Section A (SBQ): Skills Tested


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

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.




Art Paper 1: Coursework 60% Marks: 100 Paper 2: 40% Drawing and Painting Paper Duration: 3 hrs Marks: 100 Paper 2 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: (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 100 Paper 2: (70%) 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 7: Realisation Plan Chapter 8: Evaluation Chapter 9: Design Communication 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:100

Section A: Structured Type

(30m)

Section B: Data-Response

(25m)

Section C: Long essay

questions (45m)

Paper 2 (40%)

Marks: 70m

Coursework

Topics for Paper 1

Chapter 1: Energy from Food

Chapter 2: Guidelines for Meal Planning

Chapter 3: Different Types of Nutritional Needs

Chapter 6: Fats

Chapter 7: Proteins

Chapter 8: Food Commodities- Meat & Alternatives

Chapter 9: Digestion & Enzymes

Chapter 10: Vitamins

Chapter 11: Minerals

Chapter 12: Water & Dietary Fibre

Chapter 13: Food Commodities- Fruit & Vegetables

Chapter 14: Heat transfer & Methods of Cooking

Chapter 15: The Science Behind Food Preparation

Chapter 16: Sensory Evaluation

Chapter 18: Convenience food

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 to 17. Paper 2 Compulsory question Chapter 19 – Business Entities: Income Statement & Balance Sheet (20 marks)



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English Paper 1 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Marks: 70 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Marks: 50 Paper 3 (10%) Duration: approx 45 mins Marks: 30 Paper 4 (20%) Duration: 10-15 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 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, 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. Oral Communication Part 1: Reading Aloud (10 marks) Candidates read aloud a short text bearing in mind the purpose, audience and context. A short instruction will guide candidates on the



context in which the given text is to be read aloud. The text may be a short narrative, news report, speech or an announcement, or a mixture of types and forms. Candidates are assessed on their ability to accurately pronounce and clearly articulate the words in the text, and read fluently and expressively, showing an awareness of purpose, audience and context. Part 2: Spoken Interaction (20 marks) Candidates view a visual stimulus, which is thematically linked to the text in Part 1, in order to engage in a discussion with the examiners.


Chinese Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Oral (30%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 60 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 4 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) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Malay Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Oral (30%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 60 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 4 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) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions



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Malay B Paper 1 (20%) Duration: 50 mins Marks: 20 Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 30 Paper 3 Oral (30%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 30 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 (10 marks) Section 2: Comprehension 1 (10 marks) Section 3: Comprehension 2 (10 marks) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (20 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions

Tamil Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 2 hrs Marks: 60 Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 60 Paper 3 Oral (30%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 60 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: 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) Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (20 marks) Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions




Mathematics Paper 1 : (50%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 2hr Marks : 60 Section A: All question compulsory Section B: Choose 1 out of 2 question.

Sec 1 -3 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 Functions and Graphs 1.7 Equations and Inequalities 1.8 Problems in Real World Context Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Congruence and Similarity 2.5 Mensuration 2.6 Coordinate Geometry 2.7 Problems in Real World Context Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis Sec 4 Topics Chapter 1 – Trigonometry Chapter 3 – Probability of Combined Events Chapter 4 – Cumulative Frequency Chapter 5 – Mean and Standard Deviation

Science (P/C) Physics

Paper 1 (Phy/Chem) Duration: 1 hr Marks : 40 m (50% phy + 50% chem) Paper 2 (Phy) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 65 m Paper 3 (Chem) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 65 m

1. Measurement (includes Vectors) 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight, Density 5. Energy, Work, Power 6. Kinetic Theory of Matter 7. Transfer of Thermal Energy 8. Thermal Properties of Matter 9. Current Electricity 10. DC Circuits 11. Practical Electricity

Science (P/C) Chemistry

Chap 6: Chemical Bonding Chap 7: Formulae, Equations and Mole Concept Chap 8: Acids and Bases Chap 11: Periodic Table Chap 12: Air and atmosphere Chap 13: Intro to Organic Chem Chap 14: Alkanes and Alkenes

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 to 17. Paper 2 Compulsory question Chapter 19 – Business Entities: Income Statement & Balance Sheet (24 marks)



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Combined Humanities History

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

Topics Covered: Unit 2 (World in Crisis): All Chapters

● Impact of WW1 in Europe ● Stalin’s Soviet Union ● Hitler’s Germany ● Outbreak of WW2 in Europe ● Germany’s Defeat in WW2 ● Outbreak of WW2 in the Asia-Pacific ● Japan’s Defeat in WW2

Unit 3: Bi-Polarity and the Cold War ● Reasons for the Cold War in Europe ● The Korean War

Section A (SBQ): Skills Tested


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? ● Chapter 4: What is diversity? ● Chapter 5: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore

now? ● Chapter 6: What are the experiences and effects of living

in a diverse society? ● Chapter 7: How can we respond in a diverse society? ● Chapter 8: What does it mean to live in a globalised

world? ● Chapter 9: How do we respond to tensions arising from

some economic impacts of globalisation? Section A (SBQ): Skills Covered


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 Investigation and Skills Section B (12 marks) Global Tourism (Compulsory question) Section C (25 marks) Living with Tectonic Hazards Variable Weather and Climate

Two structured questions on Geographical Investigations will be set based on the following topics:

- Global Tourism - Variable weather and Climate

One question will be set on each topic. Candidates must answer one question in this section. One structured question will be set based on the following topic:

- Global Tourism Two structured questions will be set based on the following topics

- Living with Tectonic Hazards - Variable Weather and Climate

One question will be set based on a specific topic. One other question will be set on a combination of topics. Candidates must answer one question from this section.

Art Paper 1: Coursework 60% Marks: 100 Paper 2: 40% Drawing and Painting Paper Duration: 3 hrs Marks: 100 Paper 2 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: (30%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 2: (70%) 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 7: Realisation Plan Chapter 8: Evaluation Chapter 9: Design Communication Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry Chapter 12: Structures Chapter 13: Mechanisms Chapter 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics



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F&N Paper 1: (60%)

80 Marks

Duration: 1hr 30 mins

Paper 2: (40%)

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 : Cereals

Chapter 6 : Fats

Chapter 7 ; Proteins

Chapter 8 : Meat & Alternatives

Chapter 9 : Vitamins

Chapter 10 : Minerals

Chapter 14 : Heat Transfer & Methods of Cooking

Chapter 15 : The Science behind food preparation and cooking

Chapter 18 : Convenience Food



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English Paper 1 (30%) Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 60 Paper 2 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 20 min Marks: 80

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.



Paper 3 (10%) Duration: approx 45 mins Marks: 20 Paper 4 (20%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 40

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. Oral Communication Part 1: Reading Aloud (15 marks) Candidates read aloud a text to demonstrate accurate pronunciation, clear articulation and their ability to use voice qualities appropriate to the text’s purpose, audience and context. Part 2: Spoken Interaction (25 marks) Candidates view a visual stimulus, which is thematically linked to the text in Part 1, in order to engage in a discussion with the examiners.

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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 : (50%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min Marks : 50

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 Functions and Graphs 1.7 Solutions of Equations

Geometry and Measurement 2.1 Angles, Triangles and Polygons 2.2 Symmetry, Congruence and Similarity 2.3 Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry 2.4 Mensuration (Area, Volume and Surface Area)

Real-World Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Geometry and Measurement

Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1 hr 30 min Marks : 50

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 Functions and Graphs 1.7 Solutions of Equations

Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data Analysis (Mean Median Mode, Cumulative Frequency, Graphs and Charts) 3.2 Probability

Real-World Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Statistics and Probability

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 5. Sources of Electricity 6. Sources of Food 7. Food Chemistry 8. Food Health and Safety 9. Digestion 10. Breathing

EBS Paper 1: Theory Paper Duration : 1 hr 30 min Marks : 100 Weightage : 100% 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.

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) 5. Communicating with the customer 6. Customer Service



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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)

D&T Paper 1: (30%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 50 Paper 2: (70%) 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 7: Realisation Plan Chapter 8: Evaluation Chapter 9: Design Communication Chapter 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometry Chapter 13: Mechanisms Chapter 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics

Art Paper 1: Coursework 60% Paper 2: Art Task 40% 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.

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