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END-OF YEAR 2017 1 BVSS/EOY/2017/SEC 3 FORMAT AND TOPICS 3 EXPRESS SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS 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 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 the 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 Test 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 tests, which will consist of a variety of types of tests, eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information tests, 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 test 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.
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SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS
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 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 the 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 Test 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 tests, which will consist of a variety of types of tests,
eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information tests, 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 test 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.
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Higher Chinese 试卷一: （40%）
时间：2 个小时
分数： 80 分
【必须带词典（教育
部批准的电子词典和
书本词典均可）】
试卷二:（40%）
时间：1 个小时 45
分钟
分数： 80 分
【不可以使用任何词
典】
试卷三:（20%）
分数： 40 分
试卷一:（80 分）
1. 实用文 （20 分）
-私人电邮（ 分享类 /劝导类/ 看法类） （）
-公务电邮 （投诉类/邀请类/表扬类）
- 2 题选 1 题
- 200 字以上
2. 作文 （60 分）
- 议论文/ 材料作文/ 情境作文
- 3 题选 1 题
- 500 字以上
试卷二: （80 分）
- 语文应用（短文填充/ 病句修改）共 20 分
- 阅读理解一（1 篇 5 题 10 分）
- 阅读理解二（2 篇 38 分）
- 片段缩写 （12 分）
- 技能考查：议论文三要素、论证方法、说明方法。
-试卷三：口试（40 分）
Chinese 试卷一: （30%）
时间：2个小时
分数： 60 分
【必须带词典（教育部批
准的电子词典和书本词典
均可）】
试卷二:（35%）
时间：1 个小时 30 分钟
分数： 70 分
【不可以使用任何词典】
试卷三:（35%）
分数： 70 分
试卷一:（60 分）
1. 实用文
-私人电邮- 分享类 /劝导与鼓励/ 看法类
-公务电邮-投诉与建议/ 表扬类/ 邀请类
- 2 题选 1 题
- 200 字以上
2. 作文（40 分）
- 1 题情境作文
- 2 题论说文
- 3 题选 1 题
- 300 字以上
试卷二: （70 分）
- 综合填空（10 题 10分）
- 阅读理解一（4 篇 10题 20 分）
技能考查：论说文三要素、论说文的结构、说明文的说明顺序、说明方法
- 阅读理解二（2 篇 10题 40 分）
技能考查：论说文三要素、论说文的结构、说明文的说明顺序、说明方法
试卷 三 （70分）
口试（50 分）- 朗读 10分，会话 40 分。
听力（20 分）-对话、语段和理解篇章，共 10 题 MCQ。
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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
Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (30 marks) Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Reading Aloud (10 marks) Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 6 Texts with 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
Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository, Narrative and Argumentative (40 marks) Idioms and phrases,restructuring sentences and cloze passage (30 marks) Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Reading Aloud (10 marks) 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 30 min Marks : 100
Lower Sec Topics Chap 1 : Quadratic Equations and Functions Chap 2 : Linear Inequalities Chap 3 : Indices and Standard Form Chap 4 : Coordinate Geometry Chap 5 : Graphs of Functions and Graphical Solution Chap 6 : Further Trigonometry Chap 7 : Applications of Trigonometry Chap 8 : Arc Length, Area of Sector, Radian Measure Chap 9 : Congruence and Similarity Tests Chap 10 : Area and Volume of Similar Figures and Solids
Additional Mathematics
Paper (100%) Duration : 2 hr 30 min Marks : 100
Chap 1 : Equations and Inequalities (exclude 1.2 Sum Product) Chap 2 : Surds and Indices Chap 3 : Polynomials (exclude 3.6 Partial Fractions) Chap 4 : Modulus and Power Functions Chap 6 : Points, Lines and Shapes Chap 11 : Trigonometric Functions Chap 12 : Simple Trigonometric Identities and Equations
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Computing Paper 1 Written Exam Duration : 2 hr Marks : 80 Weighting: 70% Paper 2: Practical (lab based) Exam Duration : 2hr 30 min Marks : 50 Weighting: 30%
Paper 1 Module I – Data and Information Module II – Systems and Communications Module III – Abstraction and Algorithms Module IV – Programming Paper 2 Module 1, Unit 1.1: Data Management Module 4: Programming
Chemistry Paper 1 (MCQ) : (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions
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 16. Periodic Table
Physics Paper 1 (MCQ) : (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions
Chap 1 : Measurement Chap 2 : Kinematics Chap 3 : Dynamics Chap 4 : Mass, Weight, Density Chap 5 : Turning Effect of Forces Chap 6 : Pressure Chap 7 : Energy, Work, Power Chap 8 : Kinetic Theory of Matter (including Gas Laws) Chap 12 : Waves Chap 13 : Light Chap 14 : Electromagnetic Spectrum Chap 15 : Sound
Biology Paper 1 (MCQ) : (37.5%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (62.5%) Duration : 1 hr 45 min Marks : 80 Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions Section B (30 marks) Free Response Questions
Chap 2: Cells Chap 3: Movement of substances Chap 4: Nutrients Chap 5: Enzymes Chap 6: Nutrition in Humans Chap 7: Nutrition in Plants Chap 8: Transport in Humans Chap 9: Transport in Plants Chap 10: Respiration in Humans Chap 11: Excretion in Humans
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Combined Humanities Social Studies
Section A: Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Section B: Structured-Response Question (15 marks) Total: 50 marks Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Skills Tested: ● Inference/Message/Purpose ● Comparison ● Testing for Reliability ● Are you surprised? ● Drawing conclusions ● Construct reasoned arguments, make informed
judgement on and recommendations for societal issues
Topics Tested ● Chapters 1 to 7 (p. 2 to p. 218)
Combined Humanities Geography
Section A Geographical Investigation (13 marks) Section B Weather and Climate (12 marks) Section C Plate Tectonics (25 marks) Total: 50 Marks Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Skills Tested ● Stimulus and data response questions ● Descriptive analysis of statistical data ● recognise patterns in geographical data and deduce
relationships – compare and contrast different views ● Interpretation of photographs ● Level of Response Marking Question (Discuss /
Evaluation) Topics Tested
● Geographical Investigation (Weather & Climate) ● Weather and Climate ● Plate Tectonics
Combined Humanities History
Section A: Source-Based Case Study (30 marks) Section B: Structured-Essay Question (20 marks) Total: 50 marks Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Skills Tested: ● Inference/Message/Purpose ● Comparison ● Testing for Reliability ● Are you surprised? ● Drawing conclusions
Topics Tested Chapters 1 to 5
● Impact of World War 1 in Europe (Treaty of Versailles and Weakness of the League of Nations)
● Rise of Stalin and his impact on Soviet Union ● Rise of Hitler and his impact on Germany ● Causes of the outbreak of WW2 in Europe ● Defeat of Germany
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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 (A) Themes/Topics tested: - Discrimination and racial prejudice - Characterisation - Tension - Character relationship - Motifs - Justice - Author’s intent Unseen: (B) 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.
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 Marks : 65 Paper 3 (C): (37.5%) Duration: 1 hr 30 min Marks: 65 Paper 2 & 3: Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions Section B (20 marks) Free Response Questions
1. Measurement 2. Vectors 3. Kinematics 4. Dynamics 5. Mass, Weight, Density 6. Moments (including Centre of Gravity) 7. Pressure 8. Work, Energy, Power 9. Waves (General Properties, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Sound) 10. Light (Reflection, Refraction, Lenses) 11. Kinetic Model of Matter 12. Transfer of Thermal Energy 13. Changes of State
Science (P/C) Chemistry
Chap 1: Kinetic Particle Theory Chap 2: Measurement and Experimental Techniques Chap 3: Separation and Purification Chap 4: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Chap 5: Atomic Structure Chap 6: Chemical Bonding Chap 7: Writing Chemical Equations Chap 8: The Mole Chap 9: Chemical Calculations Chap 10: Acids and Bases Chap 11: Salts Chap 12: Oxidation and Reduction
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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. chosen theme (3 weeks duration)
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
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: (40%) Duration: 2 hours Marks: 100 Paper 2: (60%) Coursework Marks: 100
Chapter 2: Guidelines in Meal Planning Chapter 3: Different Types of Nutritional Needs Chapter 4: Carbohydrates Chapter 6: Fats Chapter 7: Proteins Chapter 8: Food Commodities-Meat and Alternatives Chapter 10: Vitamins Chapter 11: Minerals Chapter 14: Heat Transfer and Methods of Cooking Chapter 15: The Science behind Food Preparation and Cooking
Principles of Accounts (POA)
Paper 1 : (40%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (60%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 60
Chapter 2 : Source documents Chapter 3 : Accounting Elements Chapter 4 : Concept of Double Entry Chapter 5 : Special Journals Chapter 6 : Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Chapter 7 : Bank Reconciliation Chapter 8 : Trial Balance Chapter 9 : Income Statement Chapter 10 : Balance Sheet Chapter 11 : Prepayments and Accruals Chapter 12 : Inventory Chapter 14: Trade Receivables Chapter 15 : Trade Payables
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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 the 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 Test 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 tests, which will consist of a variety of types of tests,
eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information tests, 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 test 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.
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Chinese 试卷一: （30%）
时间：2 个小时
分数： 60 分
试卷二:（30%）
时间：1 个小时 30 分钟
分数： 60 分
试卷三:（40%）
分数： 80 分
试卷一: 2 个小时（总分：60 分）
1. 实用文（20 分） 200 字以上
-私人电邮——看法类
-公务电邮------投诉与反映类
（ 2 题选 1 题）
2. 作文（40 分） 300 字以上
-1 题 情境作文
-1 题论说文
-1 题完成文章
（3 题选 1 题）
试卷二: 1 个小时 30 分钟（总分：60 分）
- 综合填空
-理解测验 （4 篇 10 题）
-词语考查（第 10-18 课）——根据词语手册出题
-阅读理解（2 篇）
-中三技能考查（记叙文的相关技能：心理描写及其作用；议论文的相关技能：论点，论
据，论证方法。）
试卷三：（总分：80 分）
- 口试（60 分）- 朗读 20 分，会话 40 分。
- 听力（20 分）-对话、语段和理解篇章，共 10 题 MCQ。
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
Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 marks) Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (30 marks) Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Reading Aloud (20 marks) Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 6 Texts with 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
Functional Writing: E-mail (20 marks) Essay Writing: Narrative, Descriptive and Story Writing (40 marks) Idioms and phrases, restructuring sentences and cloze passage (20 marks) Objective Comprehension (10 marks) Subjective Comprehension (30 marks) Reading Aloud (20 marks) Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 10 multiple choice questions
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Mathematics Paper 1 (50%) Duration: 2 hours Marks: 80 Paper 2 (50%) Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Lower Sec topics: Numbers and their 4 operations Ratio, rate and proportion Percentage Algebraic expression and manipulation Angles and triangles. Mensuration Data handling Sec 2 topics: Chapter 1: Algebraic expressions and formulae Chapter 2: Quadratic equations and functions Chapter 3: Indices and standard form Chapter 4: Coordinate geometry Chapter 5: Graphs of functions and graphical solution Chapter 6: Trigonometry.
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
Chap 1 : Measurement Chap 2 : Kinematics Chap 3 : Dynamics Chap 4 : Mass, Weight, Density Chap 5 : Turning Effect of Forces Chap 6 : Pressure Chap 7 : Energy, Work, Power Chap 9 : Transfer of Thermal Energy Chap 12 : Waves Chap 13 : Light Chap 14 : Electromagnetic Spectrum Chap 15 : Sound
Science (P/C) Chemistry
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. Chemical Bonding Chap 7. Writing Chemical Equations Chap 8. The Moles (number of mole = mass/molar mass) Chap 10. Acids and Bases Chap 11. Salts Chap 14. Periodic Table (Up to Periodic Trend)
Combined Humanities Social Studies
Section A: Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Section B: Structured-Response Question (15 marks) Total: 50 marks Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Skills Tested: ● Inference/Message/Purpose ● Comparison ● Testing for Reliability ● Are you surprised? ● Drawing conclusions ● Construct reasoned arguments, make informed
judgement on and recommendations for societal issues
Topics Tested ● Chapters 1 to 7 (p. 2 to p. 218)
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Combined Humanities Geography
Section A Geographical Investigation (13 marks) Section B Weather and Climate (12 marks) Section C Plate Tectonics (25 marks) Total: 50 marks Duration: 1 hr 40 min
Skills Tested ● Stimulus and data response questions ● Descriptive analysis of statistical data ● recognise patterns in geographical data and deduce
relationships – compare and contrast different views ● Interpretation of photographs ● Level of Response Marking Question (Discuss /
Evaluation) Topics Tested
● Geographical Investigation (Weather & Climate) ● Weather and Climate ● Plate Tectonics
Combined Humanities History
Section A: Source-Based Case Study (30 marks) Section B: Structured-Essay Question (20 marks) Total: 50 marks Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Skills Tested: ● Inference/Message/Purpose ● Comparison ● Testing for Reliability ● Are you surprised? ● Drawing conclusions
Topics Tested Chapters 1 to 5
● Impact of World War 1 in Europe (Treaty of Versailles and Weakness of the League of Nations)
● Rise of Stalin and his impact on Soviet Union ● Rise of Hitler and his impact on Germany ● Causes of the outbreak of WW2 in Europe ● Defeat of Germany
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 (15%) 2. Exploration and Development of Theme (15%) 3. Aesthetic Qualities (25%) 4. Control of Materials and Technical Processes (25%) 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
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D&T Paper 1: (30%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Marks: 70 Paper 2: (70%) Coursework
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 : (40%) 80 Marks Duration : 1hr 30 mins Paper 2 : (60%) 60 Marks Coursework
Chapter 4 : Carbohydrates Chapter 8 : Meat & Alternatives Chapter 10 : Vitamins Chapter 11: Minerals Chapter 12: Water Chapter 14: Heat Transfers and Methods of Cooking Chapter : 15 The Science Behind Food Preparation and Cooking ( Cakes , batter ) Chapter 18: Convenience Food and Food Label
Principles of Accounts (POA)
Paper 1 : (40%) Duration : 1 hr Marks : 40 Paper 2 : (60%) Duration : 2 hr Marks : 60
Chapter 2 : Source documents Chapter 3 : Accounting Elements Chapter 4 : Concept of Double Entry Chapter 5 : Special Journals Chapter 6 : Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Chapter 7 : Bank Reconciliation Chapter 8 : Trial Balance Chapter 9 : Income Statement Chapter 10 : Balance Sheet Chapter 11 : Prepayments and Accruals Chapter 12 : Inventory Chapter 14: Trade Receivables Chapter 15 : Trade Payables
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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 Paper 3 (10%) Duration: approx 45 mins Marks: 20
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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Paper 4 (20%) Duration: 10-15 mins Marks: 40
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.
Chinese 试卷 1 (30%)
时间：50 mins
分数：30 分
试卷 3:（70%）
分数： 70 分
试卷一:（30 分）
语文应用 - （5 题 10 分）（第 4-6 课词语）
阅读理解一 - （5 题 10 分）
阅读理解二 - （4 题 10 分）
试卷 三 （70 分）
口试（50 分）- 朗读 10 分，会话 40 分。
听力（20 分）-对话、语段和理解篇章，共 10 题 MCQ
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
Language Use and Comprehension ( 10 marks) Objective Comprehension (14 marks) Open-ended Questions (6 marks) Reading Aloud (20 marks) Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (30 marks) Listening Comprehension (20 marks) 7 Listening Comprehension texts with 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
Cloze Passage ( 10 marks) Objective Comprehension and Open-ended Questions (20 marks) Reading Aloud (20 marks) 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 Paper 2 : (50%) Duration : 1hr 30 min Marks : 50
Lower Sec Topics Chap 1 : Indices and Standard Form Chap 2 : Maps and Scales Chap 3 : Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Formulae Chap 4 : Simultaneous Equations and Quadratic Equations Chap 5 : Functions and Graphs Chap 6 : Practical Applications of Mathematics
Science Paper 1 (MCQ): (40%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 40 Paper 2 (60%) Short Structured Questions Duration: 1 hr 15 min Marks: 60
Chapter 1: Energy Chapter 2: Waves Chapter 3: Forces Chapter 4: Electricity Chapter 5: Practical Electricity Chapter 6: Sources of Food Chapter 7.1: Separation Techniques Chapter 7.3: Acids, Alkali, pH, indicators
CPA Paper 1 : Written Exam Duration : 1 hr 15 min Marks : 60 Weighting: 30% Paper 2 : Practical (Lab-based) Exam Duration : 1hr 30 min Marks : 70 Weighting: 35% Paper 3 : Practical (Lab-based) Exam Duration : 1hr 30 min Marks : 70 Weighting: 35%
Paper 1 - Computer Fundamentals (CPF) - Media Elements (MEL) - Document Processing (DOP) - Spreadsheets (SST) - Multimedia Communication (MMC) - Media Computing (MEC)
Paper 2 - Media Elements (MEL) - Document Processing (DOP) - Multimedia Communication (MMC)
Paper 3
- Spreadsheets (SST) - Media Computing (MEC)
EBS Paper 1: Theory (100 marks) 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.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min Paper 2: Practical Students are required to conduct research on a business in one of the three service industries, namely travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries.
Duration: 2 hours
Topics Tested 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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D&T Paper 1: (30%) Duration: 1 hr Marks: 50 Paper 2: (70%) Coursework
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 Art Task 100 marks 3 hours 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 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.
