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Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
2017 Mid-year Examination(updated 13 Mar 2017)
Sec 1 Express English
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Paper 1: Writing
Editing
Situational Writing
Continuous Writing
Paper 1 (1 h 50 min)
Section A
Section B
Section C (Choose 1 out of 4)
Total: 70 m (45%)
10 m
30 m
30 m
Paper 2: Comprehension
Text 1: Visual Text
Text 2: Narrative Text
Text 3: Narrative Text
Paper 2 (1 h 40 min)
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 45 m (45%)
5 m
20 m
20 m
Paper 3: Listening Paper 3 (approximately 45 min) 30 m (10%)
Paper 4: Oral Communication
Reading Aloud
Spoken Interaction
Paper 4 (approximately 20 min)
Part 1
Part 2
Total: 30 m
10 m
20 m
(marks will be used
for End of Year Exam
calculation)
Sec 1 Express Literature
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Essay (2 parts) on Set Text - The Selfish Giant
Paper (I h 30 min)
Section A
Total: 40 m (100%)
Poetry:
- Knowing the literary devices
- How to analyse poetry
- Using PEE to write an essay Section B
Sec 1 Express MTL
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chinese/Malay/Tamil P1: Writing
Email (Informal/Formal)
Descriptive, Narrative, Expository
Paper 1 (2 hours)
Section A (Choose 1 question)
Section B (choose 1 question)
Total: 60 m (50%)
20 m
40 m
Chinese P2: Language & Comprehension
Grammar/Vocabulary (FIB)
Objective Comprehension - Graphic Stimulus (MCQ)
Subjective Comprehension (OE)
Paper 2 (1 hr 30 mins) Answer all questions.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 70 m (50%)
40 m
10 m
20 m
Malay/Tamil P2: Language & Comprehension
Grammar (FIB)
Objective Comprehension - Graphic Stimulus (MCQ)
Subjective Comprehension (OE)
Paper 2 (1 hr 30 mins) Answer all questions.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Total: 70 m (50%)
30 m
10 m
30 m
Sec 1 Express History
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 1 :How is knowledge of Singapore's early past constructed?
Chapter 2: What can historical evidence tell us about Singapore's
connections with the world up to the 19th century? 15 marks (43%)
20 marks (57%)
Paper (1 hour 10 mins)
Section A: Source based questions
Compulsory, all parts of question must be
answered
Section B: Structured Questions
Choose 2 out of 3 questions to complete
Sec 1 Express Geography
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chatper 2: Geographical Skills (Map Reading)
Chatper 3: Tropical Rainforest
1 h 15 min
Section A: Short answer questions
Section B: Structured Questions
5m
30m
Total = 35m (100%)
Sec 1 Express Mathematics
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 1 :Factors and Multiples Paper 1 (1 hr) 40 marks (50%)
Chapter 2 :Real Numbers Answer all questions.
Chapter 3 :Approximation And Estimation Paper 2 (1 hr 30 min) 60 marks (50%)
Chapter 4 :Introduction To Algebra Answer all questions.
Chapter 5 :Algebraic Manipulation
Chapter 6 :Simple Equationa in One Variable
Chapter 7 :Angles And Parallel Lines, Chapter 7.1 to 7.3
Chapter 9: Ratio, Rate And Speed
Sec 1 Express Science
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Textbook Volume A
Chapter 01 The Scientific Endeavour
Chapter 02 Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Physical Properties
Chapter 03 Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition
Chapter 04 Exploring Diversity of Matter using Separation Techniques
Chapter 05 Understanding Diversity of Living Things
Chapter 07 Model of Matter - The Particulate Nature of Matter
Chapter 08 Model of Matter - Atoms and Molecules
1 h 30 min
Section A: MCQ
Section B: Structured Questions
Practical Exam (in curriculum)
15m (16.7%)
65m (72.2%)
10m (11.1%)
Sec 1 Express Food and Cosumer Education
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Chapter 1: A Balanced Diet Paper (1 hr) 50 m (50%)
Chapter 2: Nutrients in Food Answer all questions.
Chapter 3: Watch your Diet
Chapter 4: Food Choices
Chapter 5: Nutritional Needs of Different Age Groups
Chapter 6: Food and Kitchen Safety
Chapter 7: Methods of Cooking
Not Applicable Coursework (in Semester 1) 50 m (50%)
Sec 1 Express Art
Topics tested in Mid-year Exam Format of paper Marks (Weighting)
Drawing and Painting via Visual Elements such as: 1. Dots
2. Lines
3. Shapes
4. Forms
5. Sizes
6. Balance
7. Patterns
8. Rhythm
Paper 2 (2 hr)
1. Question paper is to be given three weeks
before the Examination.
2. One theme will be issued and students are to
respond to the theme on an A3 sized paper.
3. Preparatory studies of three sheets of A3 sized
paper containing at least two design concepts
must be submitted for assessment together with
the final work.
100 m (100%)
The four assessment
domains are:
1. Exploration and
Development of
Theme (25 m)
2. Aesthetic Qualities
(25 m)
3. Control of
Materials and
Techniques (25 m)
4. Personal Response
(25 m)
