SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS END OF YEAR EXAM TOPICS AND …

Sec 3 Exp EOY Topics and Format 2018

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SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS END OF YEAR EXAM TOPICS AND FORMAT

English Language

Paper Description Marks Weighting (%)

Duration

1 Writing Section A : Editing Section B : Situational Writing Section C : Continuous Writing - Write on one of four topics set

70

(10)

(30)

(30) 35 1h 50min

2 Comprehension Section A Section B Section C -Includes an 80-word summary writing task.

50

(5)

(20)

(25) 35 1h 50min

3 Listening Comprehension Section A Section B

30

(24)

(6) 10 45min

4 Oral Communication (completed) Part 1 : Reading Aloud Part 2 : Spoken Interaction

30

(10)

(20) 20

Total Marks 180 100


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Math

Level / Stream Secondary 3 Express

Subject & Paper Mathematics (Syllabus 4048) Paper 1 Mathematics (Syllabus 4048) Paper 2

Duration 2 hours 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Mark 80 100

(A) Exam Format

Paper Description Weighting

1 All questions are to be answered.

About 25 short questions, testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts.

Answers and working are to be written in spaces provided on question paper.

50%

2 All questions are to be answered.

10 to 11 questions of varying marks and lengths, testing more on higher-order thinking skills.

The last question in this paper will focus specifically on applying mathematics to a real-world scenario.

Answers and working are to be written on writing paper / graph paper provided.

50%

Note:

The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both exam papers.

(B) Content

Chapter Topic Remarks

Sec 1 Topics

1 Primes, Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple

2 Integers, Rational Numbers and Real Numbers

3 Approximation and Estimation

4 Basic Algebra and Manipulation

5 Linear Equations and Simple Inequalities

6 Functions and Linear Graphs

7 Number Patterns

8 Percentage

9 Ratio, Rate and Speed

10 Basic Geometry

11 Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons

12 Geometrical Constructions

13 Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures

14 Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders

15 Statistical Data Handling


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Sec 2 Topics

1 Direct and Inverse Proportions

2 Linear Graphs and Simultaneous Linear Equations

3 Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions

4 Further Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions

5 Quadratic Equations and Graphs

6 Algebraic Fractions and Formulae

7 Congruence and Similarity

8 Pythagoras’ Theorem

9 Trigonometric Ratios

10 Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres

11 Probability of Single Events

12 Statistical Diagrams

13 Averages of Statistical Data

Sec 3 Topics

1 Quadratic Equations and Functions

2 Linear Inequalities

3 Indices and Standard Form

4 Coordinate Geometry

5 Graphs of Functions and Graphical Solutions

6 Further Trigonometry

7 Applications of Trigonometry

8 Arc Length, Sector Area and Radian Measure

9 Congruency and Similarity Tests

10 Area and Volume of Similar Figures and Solids

11 Geometrical Properties of Circles

Science

Subject Exam Format Exam topics

Physics Subject code: 6091

Paper 1 Duration: 1 hour 40 Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks) Paper 2 Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Section A: Structured questions (50 marks) Section B: 3 Free response questions (30 marks) (2 compulsory questions and the last question is presented as an either/or form) Paper 3 Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Science Practical Examination (30 marks)

Measurement

Kinematics

Temperature

Kinetic Model of matter

Transfer of thermal energy

Thermal properties of Matter

Waves

Electromagnetic Waves

Sound

Light


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Chemistry Subject code: 6092


Experimental Chemistry

Kinetic Particle Theory

Atomic Structure

Structure and Properties of Materials

Chemical Bonding

Acid, Bases & Salts

Mole Concept & Stoichiometry

Periodic Table

Qualitative Analysis

Biology Subject code: 6093


Cells

Movement of substances

Nutrients

Nutrition in Man

Enzymes

Transport in Human

Transport in Plants

Nutrition in plants

Respiration

Science (Physics) Subject code: 5076

Paper 1 Duration: 30 minutes 20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Taken together with Sc Chem P1 Paper 2 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Section A: Structured questions (45 marks), Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (20 marks) Paper 5 Duration: 45 minutes Science Practical examination (15 marks) Taken together with Sc Chem P5

Measurement

Kinetic Model of Matter

Transfer of Thermal Energy

Thermal properties of Matter

General properties of Waves

Electromagnetic Waves

Light

Sound

Science (Chemistry)

Paper 1 Duration: 30 minutes 20 Multiple Choice Questions Taken together with Sc Phy/Bio P1

Measurement and Experimental Technique

Kinetics Particle Theory

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Chemical Bonding


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Subject code: 5076/5078

Paper 3 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Section A: Structured questions (45 marks), Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (20 marks) Paper 5 Duration: 45 minutes Science Practical examination (15 marks) Taken together with Sc Phy/Bio P5

Acids and Bases

Salts

Separation Techniques

Qualitative Analysis (identification of ions & gases)

Atomic Structure

Chemical Formulae

Science (Biology) Subject code: 5078

Paper 1 Duration: 30 minutes 20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Taken together with Sc Chem P1 Paper 4 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Section A: Structured questions (45 marks), Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (20 marks) Paper 5 Duration: 45 minutes Science Practical examination (15 marks) Taken together with Sc Chem P5

Cells

Movement of substances

Nutrients

Enzymes

Nutrition in Man

Transport in Human

Nutrition in Plants

Transport in Plants

Social Studies

Level / Stream Sec 3 Express

Subject Social Studies

Duration 1h 45min

Total Marks 50 mark

Format of Exam

No Item Remarks

1 Section A: 5 Source-based case study

questions(35m)

Total- 50m

2 Section B: 2 Structured response questions (15m)


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Content / Topics / Skills

No Item Remarks

1 Study Chapters 1-6 of Issue 1 & 2 50%

Pure Geography


Subject Pure Geography

Duration 1h 40min

Total Marks 50 mark

Format of Exam

No Item Remarks

1 Section A: Structured Essay Questions with Levels of

descriptors question on Coasts & Tourism (25m)

2 questions, choose to do 1

2 Section B: Structured Essay Questions with Levels of

descriptors question on weather & climate (25m)

1 compulsory question

Total- 50m


No Item Remarks

1 Study Coasts, Tourism, Weather & Climate chapters 50%


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Elective Geography


Subject Elective Geography

Duration 1h 40min

Total Marks 50 mark

Format of Exam

No Item Remarks

1 Section A: Geographical Investigation on weather &

climate (13m)

Total- 50m

2 Section B: 2 Structured Essay Questions with Levels

of descriptors question on weather & climate (25m)

and tourism (12m)


No Item Remarks

1 Study Tourism, Weather & Climate chapters 50%

Elective History


Subject Elective History

Duration 1h 40min

Total Marks 50 mark

Format of Exam

No Item Remarks

1 Section A: 5 Source-based case study

questions(30m)

Total- 50m

2 Section B: 2 Structured response questions (20m)


No Item Remarks

1 Study Chapters 1-4 50%


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Elective Literature

Exam Topics Chapter

Joy Luck Club 1 to 10

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Poetry 4- 8, 10

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Prose 11 – 15

You are required to study the textbook, notes and worksheets given by your teachers.

*Please keep your current year textbooks/notes for the following year.

Pure Literature

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of

Marks

Duration

Set Text: Joy Luck Club

a) Essay question b) Essay question c) Passage-based question

[Choose 1 out of the 3 given options]

A 25

1h 40min

Unseen

a) Unseen Prose questions b) Unseen Poetry questions


B 25

Total 50

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Duration

Set Text: Joy Luck Club

a. Essay question b. Essay question c. Passage-based question


A 25

1h 40min

Unseen

a. Unseen Prose questions b. Unseen Poetry questions


B 25

Total 50


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Exam Topics

Joy Luck Club 1 to 14

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Poetry 4 – 8 , 10

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Prose 11 – 15

You are required to study the textbook, notes and worksheets given by your teachers.

*Please keep your current year textbooks/notes for the following year.

Additional Mathematics


Subject Additional Mathematics (Syllabus 4047)

Duration 2 hour 30 minutes

Total Mark 100

(A) Exam Format

All questions are to be answered.

11 to 13 questions of of varying marks and lengths.

Answers are to be written on writing paper / graph paper provided.

Note:

The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed.

(B) Content

Chapter Topic

1 Equations and Inequalities

2 Surds and Indices

3 Polynomials and Partial Fractions

4 The Modulus and Power Functions

6 Points, Lines and Shapes

7 Logarithms

11 Trigonometric Functions

12 Simple Trigonometric Identities and Equations

Principles of Accounts


Subject Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7175)

Duration 2 hours

Total Mark 100


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(A) Exam Format

Section Description Number

of Marks

A All questions are to be answered.

2 to 3 compulsory structured questions.

Answers and working are to be written in spaces provided on question paper.

40

B All questions are to be answered.

2 to 3 compulsory structured questions.

Answers and working are to be written on multi-column accounting paper provided.

60

Note:

The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both sections of the exam paper.

(B) Content


1 Introduction to Accounting

2 The Accounting Information System

3 Elements of the Financial Statements and the Accounting

Equation

4 The Concept of Double-Entry

8 Trial Balance with adjustments

9 Income Statement with adjustments

10 Balance Sheet with adjustments

11 Prepayments and Accruals

14 Trade Receivables

Art

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

Drawing and Painting

Select 1 Topic out of 6:

1. Textured

2. Fish head/Fish Bones

3. Juicy Foods

4. Closed and Open Toy Boxes

5. Broken or Cracked

6. In the Palm of Your Hand

Drawing and Painting - 3 Hr Paper +

5 A3 Size Prep Boards (Double-Side)

100

3h


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Music Studies

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

Music Studies:

Paper 1: Music Studies

Part A - Unprepared Analysis

- Music of the Western tradition, including Art

Song, Western Opera, Keyboard Music,

Chamber Music, Orchestral Music and Musical

- Music of the Asian traditions, including

Chinese Instrumental Music, Indian Instrumental

Music, Gamelan and Malay Dance Music

Part B - Prepared Analysis

- Prescribed Work: Trumpet Concerto in Eb

Major, 3rd Movement

50 marks 1h 30 min

Performing: Each candidate to perform 3 pieces of music. 2

solo pieces on the first instrument and the 3rd

items using one of the following options:

(1) 2nd instrument (solo)

(2) Ensemble (including 4-hand piano)

(3) Accompaniment

30 marks (30%)

15 minutes

Coursework Each candidate to set a given text into song for

solo voice with accompaniment

20 marks Completed

in Term 3

Food and Nutrition

Coursework

(done in class)

Theory - Chapters

1 to 8 and 10 to 17

Cwrk components

Theory Section A 25m

Section B 30m

Section C 45m

100 marks

(60%)

100 marks

(40%)

20 hrs

2hrs


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Chinese Language

Level / Stream Sec 3 Express 中三快捷课程

Subject 华文试卷一 (Chinese Language Paper 1)

Duration 2 小时

Total Marks 60 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文：私人回邮、公务电邮

两题选做一题

20 分

2. 作文：记叙文、议论文

三题选做一题

40 分

试卷一总分 60 分 (30%)

CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文: 私人回邮和公务电邮

根据所提供的材料写一个电邮。

1) 私人回邮――生活报告、话题讨论

2) 公务电邮――投诉、表扬

可以使用考评局规定的词典。

2. 作文：

1) 情境记叙文

2) 议论文

3) 材料作文（根据所给的材料发表看法）



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Subject 华文试卷二 (Chinese Language Paper 2)

Duration 1.5 小时

Total Marks 70 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 填写字词 10 题 10 分

2 综合填空 10 题 10 分

3. 阅读理解一（A、B、C、D 四组） 10 题 20 分

4. 阅读理解二（A、B 两组） 8 题 30 分

试卷二总分 70 分 (35%)


No. Item Remarks

1. 填写字词下册课文词语（单元四—六词语）

2. 综合填空：选择题 1 篇短文

3. 阅读理解一：选择题 4 篇短文

4. 阅读理解二：问答题 2 篇短文


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Subject 华文试卷三 (Chinese Language Paper 3)

Duration 30 分钟（听力）、10-20 分钟（口试）

Total Marks 70 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 听力 20 分

2 口试：

朗读－10 分

看录像进行会话－40 分

50 分

试卷三总分 70 分 (35%)

Higher Chinese Language

Level / Stream Sec 3 Higher Chinese 中三快捷课程

Subject 高级华文试卷一 (Higher Chinese Paper 1)

Duration 2 小时

Total Marks 80 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文：私人回邮、公务电邮、网上论坛

两题选做一题

20 分

2 作文：记叙文、演讲词、议论文

三题选做一题

60 分

试卷一总分 80 分 (40%)


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No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文:

1) 私人回邮――生活报告、话题讨论

2) 公务电邮――表扬、反映情况、邀请、请求

3) 博客写作――针对话题/别人的看法发表意见


2. 作文：

1) 情境记叙文

2) 演讲词――针对话题写一篇演讲词

3) 议论文――根据所给的材料发表看法



Subject 高级华文试卷二 (Higher Chinese Paper 2)

Duration 1 小时 45 分钟

Total Marks 80 分

EXAM FORMAT

No Item Remarks

1. 语文应用: A 组短文填充

B 组病句改正

5 题 10 分

5 题 10 分

2. 阅读理解一 5 题 10 分

3. 阅读理解二（A、B 两组） 9 题 38 分

4. 片段缩写 1 题 12 分

试卷二总分 80 分 (40%)


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No Item Remarks

1. 语文应用：A 组短文填充

B 组病句改正

1 篇短文

1 篇短文

2. 阅读理解一：选择题、问答题 1 篇短文

3. 阅读理解二：问答题、解释短句 2 篇短文

4. 片段缩写把阅读理解二篇章中的指定语段缩写成

80 字短文


Subject 华文试卷三 (Higher Chinese Paper 3)

Duration 15 分钟

Total Marks 40 分

EXAM FORMAT

No Item Remarks

1. 口头报告：根据所提供的话题，结合录像短片，呈献

不超过 2 分钟的口头报告

20 分

2. 讨论：根据口头报告的内容进行讨论 20 分

试卷三总分 40 分 (20%)


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Malay Language


Subject Malay Language Paper 1

Duration 2h

Total Marks 60

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Bahagian A: E-mel 20 markah

2. Bahagian B: Karangan 40 markah

Jumlah 60 markah (30%)


No. Item Remarks

1. 1) Soalan 1: E-mel tidak rasmi

2) Soalan 2: E-mel rasmi

Jawab hanya 1 soalan

2. 3) Soalan 3: Karangan berbentuk deskriptif

4) Soalan 4: Karangan Ekspositori

5) Soalan 5: Karangan Naratif

Jawab hanya 1 soalan


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Duration 1h 30min

Total Marks 70

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Bahagian A1: Imbuhan 5 soalan 10 markah

2. Bahagian A2: Peribahasa 5 soalan 10 markah

3. Bahagian A3: Prosedur Cloze 5 soalan 10 markah

4. Bahagian B: Kefahaman Grafik 5 soalan 10 markah

5. Bahagian C: Kefahaman Subjektif 8 soalan 30markah

Jumlah 70 markah (35%)


No. Item Remarks

1. Imbuhan – awalan, apitan, akhiran

2. Peribahasa Senarai Peribahasa Sekolah Menengah

3. Golongan Kata

4. Pemahaman dan kosakata


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Duration 30min (Kefahaman Mendengar), 10-20min (Lisan)

Total Marks 70

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Kefahaman Mendengar 20 markah

2. Lisan：

Bacaan－10 markah

Perbualan－40 markah

50 markah

3. Jumlah 70 markah (35%)

Tamil Language (EXPRESS)

Exam Format

Paper Type of Papers Marks (Weighting)

Duration

தாள் 1 கட்டுரை

‘அ’ பிரிவு 1. மின்னஞ்சல் (90 சசாற்கள்)

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு 2. கட்டுரை (140 சசாற்கள்)

வரககள்: நிகழ்வு, வருணரன, விளக்கம்

60 (30%)

20 (10%)

40 (20%)

2 மணி

தாள் 2 கருத்தறிதல் மற்றும் சமாழி மைபும் பயன்பாடும்

‘அ’ பிரிவு

A1 இரணசமாழி/மைபுத்சதாடர் A2 வாக்கியங்கரள முடித்சதழுதுதல் A3 அரமப்புச் சசாற்கள்

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு B4 சதரிவுவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

‘இ’ பிரிவு

70 (35%)

10 (5%) 10 (5%) 10 (5%)

10 (5%)

1 மணி 30 நிமிடங்கள்


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C5 சுயவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல் \ சபாருள் எழுதுதல்

30 (15%)

தாள் 3 வாய்சமாழியும் ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதலும் பகுதி 1 வாய்சமாழி

1. வாய்விட்டு வாசித்தல் 2. உரையாடல் (ஒளிக்காட்சி

ஊக்கக்கூரைசயாட்டி அரமயும்)

70 (35%)

10 (5%) 40 (20%)

15

நிமிடங்கள்

பகுதி 2 ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதல் (10 வினாக்கள்)

20 (10%)

30 நிமிடங்கள்

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