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Subject Paper Duration Marks Weighting

This paper is divided into three sections:

Candidates answer all sectionsTotal

marks: 70

Section A-Editing Only grammatical errors tested 10

Section B – Situational Writing

Students to write 250-350 words on a given situation based on a visual text.

30

Section C - Continuous Writing

Students to write 350-500 words based on one of the four topics. 30

This paper is divided into three sections: All questions are compulsory

Total marks:

505

2025

Section A

Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks based on a number of audio recordings which the candidates will hear twice.

24

Section B

Candidates listen to an audio recording and do a simple note-taking exercise. Candidates will hear the recording only once.

6

Part 1: Reading Aloud Candidates read aloud a short text. 10

Part 2: Spoken Interaction

Candidates engage in a discussion with the examiners on a topic based on a visual stimulus.

20

Paper 1 2 hr 60 30%

Paper 2 1 hr 30 mins 70 35%

Paper 3 30 mins 5020

25%10%



Chapter 1 Quadratic Equations and FunctionsChapter 2 Linear InequalitiesChapter 3 Indices and Standard FormChapter 4 Coordinate GeometryChapter 6 Further TrigonometryChapter 7 Applications of Trigonometry

Queenstown Secondary SchoolMid Year Examination 2018Scheme of Assessment SA1

1 hr 50 mins 35%

Mother Tongue

This paper is divided into 3 sections.Section 1 : Cloze Passage (10 marks)Students are to fill up all 10 blanks with the correct vocabulary.Section 2 : Comprehension with MCQ (20 marks)Students are to answer all 10 MCQ based on 3 to 4 passgaesSection 3 : Comprehension with open-ended questions ( 40 marks)Students are to answer all 10 questions based on 2-3 passges.

This paper consists of 2 sections.cSection 1 : Oral (50 marks)Part 1 : Reading Aloud - 10 marksPart 2: Dialogue with Video Stimuli - 40 marksSection 2 : Listening Comprehension (20 marks)Students are to answer all 10 MCQ based on 6 listening texts.

Sec 3 Express

Description

Paper 1 Composition 1 hr 50 mins 35%

Paper 2Comprehension

English

Paper 3Listening

Comprehension

Paper 4 Oral Communication

15 mins 20%

Section A: Comprehension - Visual TextSection B: Comprehension - Narrative TextSection C: Comprehension and Summary - Expository Text

Mathematics

There will be 16 to 20 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts, 2 to 5 marks per question. All questions are compulsory.There will be 8 to 11 questions testing on higher order thinking skills, 4 to 8 marks per question.The last question will focus specifically on applying Mathematics in real world scenario.All questions are compulsory.

Topics:

45 mins 10%

This paper is divided into 2 sections.Part 1 : Email Writing (20 marks)Students write an email based on one of the 2 topics given.Part 2 : Composition (40 marks) Students write a composition based on one of the 3 topics given.



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DescriptionPaper 1 2 hr 80 100%

Chapter 1 Equations and InequalitiesChapter 2 Surds and IndicesChapter 3 Polynomials and Partial FractionsChapter 5 Binomial TheoremChapter 7 Logarithms

Topics:

Topics:1. Physical Quantities and Units

3. Dynamics4. Vector Diagrams5. Mass, Weight and Density6. Turning Effect of Forces

Topics:1. Cell Structure and Organisation

3. Biological Molecules4. Nutrition in Humans

Topics:Sc(Physics) Sc(Chemistry)1. Physical Quantities and Units 1. Experimental Design

2. Methods of Purification and Analysis3. Dynamics4. Pressure5. Mass, Weight and Density6. Turning Effect of Forces

Structured Questions (40 marks)Free Response Questions (20 marks)

6. Chemical Bonding (Ionic, Covalent and Metallic)7. Formulae, Stoichiometry and the Mole Concept

80

2. Kinematics

100%

AdditionalMathematics

Candidates are required to answer all questions.Topics:

Free Response Questions (20 marks)70

Chemistry

Physics

100%Structured Questions (40 marks)Free Response Questions (20 marks)

1. Experimental Design

80 100%

80Structured Questions (40 marks)Free Response Questions (20 marks)

2. Movement of Substances

Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)70

1 hr 30 mins

2. Methods of Purification and Analysis3. Kinetic Particle Theory4. Atomic Structure5. Structure and Properties of Materials

8. Acids, Bases and Salts

Science(Physics) 1 hr 15 mins

Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)

1 hr 30 minsMultiple Choice Questions (20 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)

Science(Chemistry) 1 hr 15 mins

Science(Physics / Chemistry)

50%Structured Question (30 marks)

50%Structured Question (30 marks)

Biology

1 hr 30minsMultiple Choice Questions (20 marks)

Free Response Questions (20 marks)

2. Kinematics3. Kinetic Particle Theory4. Atomic Structure5. Structure and Properties of Material6. Chemical Bonding (Ionic and Covalent)7. Formulae Writing and Balancing Equations



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Description

Topics:Book 3

2. Variable Weather and Changing Climate3. Geographical Investigation

- 1 hr 40 mins 50 100%

Topics: Set-text: Dalene Matthee's Fiela's ChildUnseen Prose

Paper 1 Social StudiesCompulsory

1hr 15 mins 35 50%

Paper 2Geography

Elective1hr 15 mins 35 50%

Topics:Paper 1 (SS) – Issue 1 (Chapters 1 to 3)Chapter 1 : What does it mean for me to be a citizen for my country?Chapter 2 : How do we decide what is good for society?Chapter 3 : How can we work for the good of society?Paper 2 (GE) Paper 3 (HE)Geography - Chapters 2 and 3 (Gateway 3 only) History- Chapters 1, 2 and 3Geographical Investigation Impacts of War in EuropeVariable Weather and Climate Stalin's Soviet Union

Hitler's Nazi GermanyPaper 1 1 hr 40 40%Paper 2 2 hrs 60 60%

Topics:

Theory 2 hr 100 70%

Practical

4 weeks during

curriculum hours

30 30%

Chapter 1: Intro to AccountingChapter 2: Accounting InformationChapter 3: Elements of Financial Statements and Accounting EquationChapter 4: Concepts of Double-EntryChapter 8: Trial BalanceChapter 9: Income StatementChapter 10: Balance Sheet

Humanities(SS+Geography) =

2272(SS+History) = 2273

Paper comprises 2 sections:Section A: (20 marks)Source-Based Case Study QuestionSection B: (15marks)Structured-Response Questions

Paper 3HistoryElective

1hr 15 mins

Section A: Source Based Case Study Question (23 marks)Section B: Structured Essay Question (12 marks)

Pure Geography

2hr 15 minsAll questions are compulsorySection A: Geographical Investigation (25 marks)Section B: Structured Questions (50 marks)

1. Coast

Pure Literature

Principles of Accounts

100%

Design & Technology

10 Questions 1. Five questions on Mechanism and Control (50m) 2. Five questions on Electronics (50m)

Practical

Section A: Geographical Investigation + 1 Structured Question (10 marks)Section B: Structured Question (25 marks)

Topics:1. Appreciating Mechanisms2. Cams and Levers3. Gears and Components4. Pulleys5. Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Springs6. Introduction to Electronics7. Conductors, Insulators & Semi-conductors8. Resistors and Capacitors9. Switches10. Output components and Integrated Circuits

50%35

3 to 4 compulsory questions 3 compulsory structured questions

Section A: Unseen Question (25 marks)Section B: Question on Fiela's Child (25 marks)

75



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Description

Paper 1(Theory) 2 hr 100 40%

Paper 2(Coursework)

Done over a period of 4

months44 60%

Topics:1. Sensory Evaluation

4. Planning Meals & Guidelines when Planning Meals For Special Diets

7. Food Commodities (Fuits and Vegetables)8. Dietary Fibre and Water

100 100%Art

2. Food Commodities (Cereals)3. Science behind Food Preparation (Cake Making, Gelatinisation, Maillard Browning and Dextrinisation)

5. Carbohydrates6. Vitamins and Minerals

Food & Nutrition

Task Analysis: 10 marksR&D (Information Gathering): 12 marks R&D (Investigation): 10 marks R&D (Information Synthesis): 12 marksTotal: 44 marks

Paper 2 3 hrs Drawing and Painting

Section A: 25 marksSection B: 30 marksSection C: 45 marksTotal: 100 marks