PHYSICS

Syllabus

PEPERIKSAAN SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA(MALAYSIA HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION)

AIMSThis syllabus aims to enhance candidates’ knowledge and understanding of physics

to enable them to either further their studies at institutions of higher learning or assist them to embark on a related career

and also to promote awareness among them of the role of physics in the universe.

Through the new system, the form sixth study will be divided into three terms, and candidates will sit for an examination at

the end of each term.

ObjectivesThe objectives of this syllabus are to enable candidates to:

a) use models, concepts, principles, theories, and laws of physics;

b) interpret and use scientific information presented in various forms;

c) solve problems in various situations;

d) analyse, synthesise, and evaluate information and ideas logically and critically;

e) use techniques of operation and safety aspects of scientific equipment;

f) plan and carry out experiments scientifically and make conclusions;

g) develop proper attitudes, ethics, and values in the study and practice of physics.

First Term: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

1. Physical Quantities and Units2. Kinematics3. Dynamics4. Work, Energy and Power5. Circular Motion6. Gravitation7. Statics8. Deformation of Solids9. Kinetic Theory of Gases10.Thermodynamics of Gases11.Heat Transfer

Second Term: Electricity and MagnetismThird Term: Oscillations and Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics

Syllabus

School-based assessment of practical work is carried out throughout the form six school terms for candidates from government schools and private schools which have been approved by MEC to carry out the school-based assessment. MEC will determine 13 compulsory experiments and one project to be carried out by the candidates and to be assessed by the subject teachers in the respective terms. The project will be carried out during the third term in groups of two or three candidates. Details of the title, topic, objective, theory, apparatus and procedure of each of the experiments and project will be specified in the Teacher’s and Student’s Manual for Practical Physics.

The Practical Syllabus School-based Assessment of Practical

Candidates should be supplied with a work scheme before the day of the compulsory experiment so as to enable them to plan their practical work. Each experiment is expected to last one school double period. Assessment of the practical work is done by the subject teachers during the practical sessions and also based on the practical reports. The assessment should comply with the assessment guidelines prepared by MEC. A repeating candidate may use the total mark obtained in the coursework for the subsequent STPM examination. Requests to carry forward the moderated coursework mark should be made during the registration of the examination.

The Physics practical course for STPM should achieve its objective to improve the quality of candidates in the aspects as listed below.

a) The ability to follow a set or sequence of instructions.

b) The ability to plan and carry out experiments using appropriate methods.

c) The ability to choose suitable equipment and use them correctly and carefully.

d) The ability to determine the best range of readings for more detailed and careful measurements.

e) The ability to make observations, to take measurements and to record data with attention given to precision, accuracy and units.

f) The awareness of the importance of check readings and repeat readings.

g) The awareness of the limits of accuracy of observations and measurements.

h) The ability to present data and information clearly in appropriate forms.

i) The ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate observations, experimental data, perform error analysis and make deductions.

j) The ability to make conclusions.

k) The awareness of the safety measures which need to be taken.

The objective of the project work is to enable candidates to acquire knowledge and integrate practical skills in Physics with the aid of information and communications technology as well as to develop soft skills as follows:

(a) communications,

(b) teamwork,

(c) critical thinking and problem solving,

(d) flexibility/adaptability,

(e) leadership,

(f) organising,

(g) information communications and technology,

(h) moral and ethics.

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