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No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic1 English Language Paper 1: 1 hr 50 mins

Paper 2: 1 hr 50 minsPaper 3: 45 mins

Paper 1: Editing, Situational Writing and Continuous WritingPaper 2: Narrative TextPaper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email Writing and Essay Writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Construction of Sentences (5 Qns: 20 marks), Cloze Passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension MCQ (5 Qns: 10 marks) and Comprehension Open-ended Questions (7 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

1E （A)Textbook : Construction of sentences- chapters 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks) and Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

Units 1 to 5

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1hr 15 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 15 mins

Paper 1:About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 1 Factors & MultiplesChapter 2 Real NumbersChapter 3 Approximation and EstimationChapter 4 Introduction to AlgebraChapter 5 Algebraic ManipulationsChapter 6 Simple equations in One variable (only till 6.3)

5 Biology 1 hr Section A: (15 MCQ: 15 marks)Section B: (Structured Qn: 20 marks)Section C: (Long Qn: 15 marks)

Chapter 6 CellsChapter 10 Transport in living thingsChapter 11 Digestion

6 Chemistry 1 hr Section A: (15 MCQ: 15 marks)Section B: (Structured Qn: 20 marks)Section C: (Long Qn: 15 marks)

Chapter 1 The Scientific EndeavourChapter 3 Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition

7 Literature 1 hr 15 mins Section A: Short Ans QuestionSection B: Passage Based

Chapter 1-10 (Tales of the Greek Heroes)Plot & Characterisation, Personal Response

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOLMID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2017

ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE EXPRESS

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (Short Answer Qns: 5 marks)

Section B: (Structured Qns: 30m)Map ReadingChapter 3 Tropical Rainforest - How Can We Save The Rainforest (Pg.72-107)

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A: Inference, Simple Comparison to identify common criteria (Source Based Qns: 20 marks) Section B: List and Describe (Structured Essay Qn: 10 marks)

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?Chapter 3 Why did people come to colonial Singapore before World War Two?



Paper 1: Editing, Situational Writing, Continuous WritingPaper 2: Narrative TextPaper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 2 hrsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 minsLC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and essay writing Paper 2 (60 marks): Construction of sentences (5 Qns: 15 marks), Cloze passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension MCQ (5 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension open-ended questions (6 Qns: 25 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

1NA (A) Textbook : Construction of sentences-chapters 1,2,4,5,7,8

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 2 hrsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 minsLC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (60 marks): A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 20 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks), Section C (Comprehension, Open Ended Qns and vocabulary: 30 marks) LC: 20 marks

1NA (A) Textbook

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 30 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1: About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 1 Factors & MultiplesChapter 2 Real NumbersChapter 3 Approximation and EstimationChapter 4 Introduction to AlgebraChapter 5 Algebraic ManipulationsChapter 6 Simple equations in One variable (only till 6.3)

5 Biology 1 hr Section A: (20 MCQ: 20 marks)Section B: (Structured Qns: 20 marks)Section C: (Long Qn:10 marks)

Chapter 6 CellsChapter 10 Transport in living thingsChapter 11 Digestion


Chapter 1 The Scientific EndeavourChapter 3 Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE NORMAL ACADEMIC

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic7 Literature 1 hr 15 mins Section A: Short Ans Question

Section B: Passage BasedTales 1-7 (Tales of the Greek Heroes)Plot & Characterisation, Personal Response

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (Short Answer Qns: 5 marks) Section B: (Structured Qns: 30 marks)

Map ReadingChapter 3 Tropical Rainforest - How Can We Save The Rainforest (Pg.72-107)

9 History 1 hr 15 mins Section A: Inference, Simple Comparison to identify common criteria (Source Based Qns: 20 marks) Section B: List, Describe (Structured Essay Qns: 10 marks)

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?



Paper 1: Editng, Functional Writing and Guided WritingPaper 2: Editing, Language in Spoken Context, Cloze Passage testing Vocabulary, Cloze Passage testing Grammar, Comprehension based on an informational text and Comprehension based on a text with visuals Paper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam : 15-20 mins

Paper 1: 14 Qn 30 marks-Comprehension MCQ and SMS writing LC: 10 questions 20 marks Oral Exam: (1 Reading Passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video clip 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 Mins LC: 35 Mins Oral exam : 15-20 mins

Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading Passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

Nil


Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions, with weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills. 2 longer questions worth 6 – 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions carrying 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills, followed by 2 longer questions with weightage of 6 – 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Chapter 1 NumbersChapter 2 FractionsChapter 3 DecimalsChapter 4 RatioChapter 11 AlgebraChapter 6 Angles

5 Science 1hr 15 min Section A: (25 MCQ: 25 marks)Section B: (Structured and Free Response Qn: 60 marks)

Chapter 1 Exploring ForcesChapter 2 Discovering EnergyChapter 3 Investigating HeatChapter 4 Investigating Electricity


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY ONE NORMAL TECHNICAL

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 45 mins [in classroom]

Paper 2: 30 mins [in lab]Paper 1 (40 marks):Section A (MCQ: 20 marks)Section B Structured Qns: 20 marks)

Paper 2 (15 marks):Task: MEL (Media Elements)

Computer Fundamentals Topics: •Fundamental computing knowledge and skills, and the impact of technology on people

and society. •Current developments in hardware and software. •Computer usage and applications, from desktop computer to internet technologies. •Computer ethics and security.

Media Elements: Topics •Design and drawing with computer software. •Basic concepts, tools and techniques for creating and manipulating 2D vector graphics.



Paper 1: Editing, Situational Writing, Continuous WritingPaper 2: Informative TextPaper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam : 15-20 mins

Paper 1: Email writing and Essay Writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Construction of sentences (5 Qns: 20 marks), Cloze passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension (5 MCQ: 10 marks), Comprehension open-ended questions (7 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam : (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video topic: 40 marks)

2E(A) Textbook: Construction of sentences-chapters 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ:10 marks), Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral exam (50 marks): (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Video conversation: 40 marks)

Unit 1 to Unit 5


Paper 1:About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 2 Expansion and FactorisationChapter 3 Simple Algebraic FractionsChapter 4 Quadratic Functions and EquationsChapter 11 ProbabilityChapter 7 Pythagoras' Theorem

5 Physics 1 hr Section A: (15 MCQ: 15 marks)Section B: (Structured Qn: 20 marks)Section C: (Long Qn: 15 marks)

Chapter 9 LightChapter 13 Electrical systemsChapter 15 Sound


Chapter 8 Model of Matter - Atoms and MoleculesChapter 18 Chemical Changes


Chapter 1 - 7 (Percy Jackson)Plot & Characterisation, Personal Response

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS

ASSESSMENT FORMATMID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2017

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (5 Short Answer Qns: 5 marks)

Section B: (2 Structured Qns: 30 marks)Issue 1 Floods Issue 2 Transport

9 History 1 hr 15 mins SBQ - inference (simple inference, message), comparisonSEQ - Describe, and explain

Chapter 5 Did the Japanese Occupation change the way people viewed Singapore?Chapter 6 What aspirations did the people have for Singapore after 1945?

10 Food and Consumer Education 50 mins Section A:10 marks Section B: 10 marks Section C: 20 marks Total: 40 marks Questions are a mixture of structure questions and open ended questions

Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6



Paper 1: Editing, Situational Writing, Continuous WritingPaper 2: Informative TextPaper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Express Syllabus- Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks) : Construction of sentences (5 Qns: 20 marks), Cloze passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension (5 MCQ: 10 marks), Comprehension (7 Open-ended Qns: 30 marks) LC (20 marks): (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam : (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

2E(A) textbook: Construction of sentences-Chapters 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Express Syllabus - Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks), Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral exam (50 marks): (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Video conversation: 40 marks)

Unit 1 to 5


SECONDARY TWO NORMAL ACADEMIC


No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 2: 1 hr 30 minsPaper 1: About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One VariableChapter 2 Coordinates and Linear FunctionsChapter 7 Quadratic Expressions and FactorisationChapter 8 Special Products of Quadratic ExpressionsChapter 9 Simple Algebraic FractionsChapter 10 Pythagoras TheoremChapter 12 Data Analysis

5 Physics 1 hr Section A: (20 MCQ: 20 marks)Section B: (Structured Qn: 20 marks)Section C: (Long Qn: 10 marks)

Chapter 9 LightChapter 13 Electrical systemsChapter 15 Sound


Chapter 8 Model of Matter - Atoms and MoleculesChapter 18 Chemical Changes


Chapter 1 - 7Plot & Characterisation, Personal Response

8 Geography 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (5 Short Answer Qns: 5 marks) Section B: (3 Structured Qns: 30 marks)

Issue 1 Floods Issue 3 Housing (characteristics and causes)

9 History 1 hr 15 mins SBQ - inference (simple inference, message), comparisonSEQ - Describe

Chapter 5 Did the Japanese Occupation change the way people viewed Singapore?Chapter 6 What aspirations did the people have for Singapore after 1945?

10 Food and Consumer Education 50 mins Section A: 10 marks Section B: 10 marks Section C: 20 marks Total: 40 marks Questions are a mixture of MCQ, structure questions and open ended questions

Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6



Paper 1: Full paperPaper 2: Full paperPaper 3: Full paperPaper 4: Project-based learning (submitted in T2)

2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1: Comprehension MCQ and SMS writing (14 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam : 15-20 mins

Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

Nil

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 30 minsPaper 2 : 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions with weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6 – 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions cwith weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6 – 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Triangles & QuadrilateralsCongruency & SimilarityAlgebraic ManipulationLinear EquationsFunctions & Graphs [reading of coordinates]


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY TWO NORMAL TECHNICAL

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic5 Science 1 hr 30 mins Section A: (30 MCQ: 30 marks)

Section B: (Structured and Free Response Qn: 70 marks)

Ch 7 Water pollution (Module 2)Ch 8 Air pollution (Module 2)Ch 9 Cells as the basic units of life (Module 3)

6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hrPaper 2: 30 mins Paper 1 (40 marks):Section A (MCQ: 20 marks)Section B (Structured Qns: 20 marks)

Paper 2 (15 marks):Task: MMC (Multimedia Communications)

Computer Fundamentals Topics:• Fundamental computing knowledge and skills, and the impact of technology on people and society.• Current developments in hardware and software. • Computer usage and applications, from desktop computer to internet technologies.• Computer ethics and security.

Multimedia Communication Topics:• Incorporate different media elements: text, graphics, sound, animation and video. • Storyboarding, principles of interface design.

7 Food and Consumer Education 50 mins Section A:10 marks Section B: 10 marks Section C: 20 marks Total: 40 marks Questions are a mixture of MCQ, True/False, Fill in he blanks and structure questions

Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6


Paper 2: 1 hr 50 minsPaper 3: 45 minsPaper 4: 3 hrs (for entire level)

Paper 1: full paperPaper 2: full paperPaper 3: full paperPaper 4: full paper

2 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Cloze passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension (10 MCQ: 20 marks), Comprehension open-ended (10 Qns: 40 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ:10 marks), Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns, 20 marks)

Units 1 to 5


Paper 1:About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 1 IndicesChapter 2 More about Quadratic EquationsChapter 4 Conditions of Congruence & SimilarityChapter 5 Coordinate GeometryChapter 6.4 Gradient of CurvesChapter 6.2 Graphs of Simple Sum of Power Functions

5 Additional Mathematics Only one Paper : 2 hrs About 8 – 9 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on fundamental skills and concepts and about 3 – 4 questions testing more on higher order thinking skills where 1 of such question is on Problems in Real World Context. Students are to answer ALL questions

1) Solving simultaneous eqns2) Nature of roots + Sum and Pdt of roots3) Surds4) Polynomials5) Quadratic inequalities6) Modulus Functions7) Graphs of Power Functin8) Coordinate Geometry

6 Social Studies 1 hr 45 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 35 marks) Skills Tested: Inference, ComparisonSection B: (Structured Response Qn: 15 marks) Both parts: Type A & B.

Issue 1 Exploring Citizenship and GovernanceChapters 2-3

7 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 30 marks) (Skills Tested: Inference(Simple Inference/Message/Purpose), Comparison) Section B: (Structured Essay Qn: 20 marks) (Both Parts: Skills tested: Description/Explanation)

Impact of WWI, Stalin, Hitler


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE EXPRESS

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic8 Geography Elective 1 hr 30 mins Section C: (2 Structured Essay Qns: 50 marks)

Each 25 mark question has one 8 mark level descriptor essay

Chapter 1 Plate Tectonics; Gateway 1-3Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics; Gateway 1

9 History 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 30 marks) (Skills Tested: Inference(Simple Inference/Message/Purpose), Comparison) Section B: (Structured Essay Qn: 20marks) (Both Parts: Skills tested: Description/Explanation)

Rise of authoritarian regime (Stalin), Impact of WW1, French colonialism in Vietnam

10 Geography 1 hr 30 mins Section A: (1 Structured Qn on Coasts: 25 marks)Section B: (1 Structured Qn on Plate Tectonics: 25 marks)

Chapter 1 Coastal (Gateways 1 to 3) Chapter 2 Living with Tectonic Hazards (Gateways 1 to 3)

11 Literature 1hr 40 mins Section A: Unseen Prose/Poetry (25 marsk)Section B: Set Text - 'Off Centre' 'Off Centre' - Act 1 - Act 2

12 Chemistry Paper 1: 45 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1: (30 MCQ: 30 marks)

Paper 2: Section A: (Structured Qns: 40 marks)Section B: (Free response Qn: 30 marks).

Chapter 1 Kinetic Particle TheoryChapter 2 Measurement and Experimental TechniquesChapter 3 Separation and PurificationChapter 4 Elements, Compounds and MixturesChapter 5 Atomic StructureChapter 6 Ionic BondingChapter 7 Covalent BondingChapter 8 Writing Chemical EquationsChapter 9 The Mole

13 Physics Paper 1: 45 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 mins


Paper 2: Section A: (Structured Qns: 40 marks)Section B: (Free response Qn: 30 marks)

Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Unit and MeasurementTopic 2 KinematicsTopic 3 DynamicsTopic 4 Mass, Weight and DensityTopic 5 (Turning Effects of ForcesTopic 6 PressureTopic 7 Energy, Work and Power

14 Biology Paper 1: 45 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 mins


Paper 2: Section A: (Structured Qns: 40 marks)Section B: (Free response Qns: 30 marks)

Chapter 1 Cell Structure and OrganisationChapter 2 Movement of Substances.Chapter 3 Biological Molecules I - NutrientsChapter 4 Biological Molecules II - EnzymesChapter 5 Animal Nutrition

15 Science (Chemistry) 1 hr 30 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qns: 30 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 20 marks)

Chapter 1 Kinetic Particle TheoryChapter 2 Measurement and Experimental TechniquesChapter 3 Separation and PurificationChapter 4 Elements, Compounds and MixturesChapter 5 Atomic StructureChapter 6 Chemical Bonding

16 Science (Physics) 1 hr 30 mins Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 30marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 20 marks)

Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Unit and MeasurementTopic 2 KinematicsTopic 3 DynamicsTopic 4 Mass, Weight and DensityTopic 5 Turning Effects of ForcesTopic 6 PressureTopic 7 Energy, Work and Power

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic17 Science (Biology) 1 hr 30 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks)

Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 30 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 20 marks)


18 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Coursework (Paper 2): 70% Theory (Paper 1): 30% PART A: (Design Qns: 40 marks) PART B: (Structure and Mechanisms: 60 marks)

Chapters 2 to 6, Chapter 8 and Chapter 10: Design Questions Chapter 12 and Chapter 13

19 Art Paper 2: 3 hrs Drawing and Painting: 95% Journal 5% Topic: Resting PLace




2 Mother Tongue (CL) Express Syllabus Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Cloze passage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension MCQ (10 Qns: 20 marks), Comprehension open-ended questions (10 Qns: 40 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (ML) Express Syllabus Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks), Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks)

Units 1 to 5


Paper 1:About 15 to 16 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.Paper 2: About 5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and 1 question on Problems in Real-World Context.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Chapter 1 IndicesChapter 2 Algebraic ManipulationChapter 3 Quadratic EquationsChapter 4 Congruence & Similarity

5 Additional Mathematics Only one paper: 1 hr 45 mins About 8 – 9 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on fundamental skills and concepts and about 3 – 4 questions testing more on higher order thinking skills where 1 of such question is on Problems in Real World Context. Students are to answer ALL questions

1) Solving simultaneous eqns2) Nature of roots + Sum and Pdt of roots3) Surds4) Polynomials5) Quadratic inequalities6) Coordinate Geometry

6 Social Studies 1 hr 45 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 35 marks) Skills Tested: Inference, ComparisonSection B: (Structured Response Qn: 15m) Both parts: Types A & B.

Issue 1 Exploring Citizenship and GovernanceChapters 2-3

7 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: Source Based Questions (30m) (Skills Tested: Inference(Simple Inference/Message/Purpose), Comparison) Section B: Structured Essay Question (20m) (Both Parts: Skills tested: Description/Explanation)

Impact of WWI, Stalin, Hitler

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 30 mins Section C: (2 Structured Essay Qns: 50 marks)Each 25 mark question has one 6 mark level descriptor essay

Chapter 1 Plate Tectonics; Gateway 1-3


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic9 Geography 1 hr 30 mins Section A: (Geographical Skills Qn: 25 marks)

Section B: (Structured Qns: 25 marks) Coasts

10 Science (Chemistry) 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured: 16 marks)

Chapter 1 Kinetic Particle TheoryChapter 2 Measurement and Experimental TechniquesChapter 3 Separation and PurificationChapter 4 Elements, Compounds and MixturesChapter 5 Atomic StructureChapter 6 Chemical Bonding

11 Science (Physics) 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured: 16 marks).

Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Units And Measurement Topic 2 Kinematics Topic 3 Dynamics Topic 4 Mass, Weight And Density Topic 5 Turning Effect Of Forces

12 Science (Biology) 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured: 16 marks).


13 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Theory (Paper 1): 30% Coursework (Paper 2): 70% PART A: (Design Qns: 28 marks) PART B: (Structure and Mechanisms: 42 marks)

Chapters 2-6, Chapter 8 and Chapter 10: Design Questions Chapter 12 and Chapter 13

14 Art Paper 2 : 3 hrs Drawing and Painting: 95%, Journal: 5% Topic: Resting Place




2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video: 40 marks)

Nil


Paper 1: Around 11 to 13 short questions with weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6 to 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Paper 2: Around 1 to 13 short questions with weightage of 2 to 4 marks largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6 to 8 marks developed around a context.Students are to answer ALL questions

Sec 3 TopicsChapter 1 Indices & Standard FormChapter 2 Map ScalesChapter 3 Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Formulae

Sec 2 TopicsChapter 11 Maths in Practical Situations II (Money Exchange, Simple Interest andCompound Interest, Cost of Living)

5 Science Paper 1: 1 hr Paper 2: 1 hr

Paper 1: (40 MCQs: 40 marks)

Paper 2: (Short answer or Structured Qn: 40 marks)

Chapters 1-5Chapter 1 Energy and its UsesChapter 2 Energy transfer through WavesChapter 3 Effects of ForcesChapter 4 ElectricityChapter 5 Sources of Electricity


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY THREE NORMAL TECHNICAL

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 1 hr 15 minsPaper 1 (50 marks):Section A (MCQ: 20 marks)Section B (Structured Qn: 30 marks)

Paper 2 (30 marks):Task 1: MEC (Media Computing: 15 marks)Task 2: ALGO (Algorithm: 15 marks)




Document Processing: Topics •Design of visually effective documents through the combined use of text and graphics. •Page layout, page and text format. •Data in tables and merge mail. •Use of auto shapes for drawing flowcharts.

Spreadsheets:Topics •Use of formulas, functions and cell referencing. •Format cells, perform what-if analysis and sort data. •Express problem solutions using statements, flowcharts, formulas, functions, and

mathematical and conditional expressions. •Apply data formatting, data validation, check for error conditions, run and test the

solutions.

Multimedia Communication:Topics •Incorporate different media elements: text, graphics, sound, animation and video. •Storyboarding, principles of interface design.

Media Computing: Topics •Basic scripting software, using drag-and-drop program elements in a mouse-based

editor. •Programming and problem solving through the activity of storytelling via English-like 7 Elements of Business Skills 1 hr 30 mins Chapters 1,2,3,5. Students are to answer all the

questions. The paper comprises of 6 to 8 questions, consisting of fill-in-the-blanks and short answer questions.

8 Music 1 hr Paper 1: (Listening and typesetting: 50 marks) Paper 2: (Coursework: 50 marks)

Exam venue - MAC lab

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic1 English Language Paper 1: 1 hr 50 mins



2 Mother Tongue (ML) Paper 1: 3 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks), Section C Comprehension (6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral exam (50 marks): (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, 1 Video conversation: 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (CL) Paper 1: 3 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Cloze passage (10 Qn: 10 marks), Comprehension MCQ (10 Qns: 20 marks), Comprehension Open-ended (10 Qns: 40 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video clip: 40 marks)

Nil

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrsPaper 2 : 2 hrs 30 mins

Paper 1: About 25 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Students are required to answer ALL questions.

Paper 2: 10 to 11 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills and of which 1 question is on Problems in Real-World Contexts.Students are required to answer ALL questions.

4E/4N1 O Levels/5N1/5N2 : ALL topics EXCEPT(1) Mensuration Prob Sums(2) Vectors


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS AND FIVE NORMAL ACADEMIC

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic5 Additional Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrs

Paper 2 : 2 hrs 30 minsPaper 1: Around 11 to 13 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts and of which 1 to 2 questions are on Problems in Real-World ContextsStudents are required to answer ALL questions.

Paper 2: 9 to 11 questions of varying marks and lengths and of which 1 to 2 questions are on Problems in Real-World Contexts Students are required to answer ALL questions.

4E1/ 4E2/ 4E4/ 5N1(1) Simultaneous Equations(2) Roots of Quadratic Equations(3) Quadratic Inequalities(4) Surds(5) Indices(6) Exponential Functions(7) Polynomials(8) Partial Practions(9) Modulus Function(10) Coordinate Geometry(11) Logarithms(12) Trigonometry(13) Differentiation(14) Applications of Differentiation(15) Integration(16) Applications of Integration (until Area under curve)

6 Social Studies (5 Normal Acad) 1 hr 45 mins Section A: (SBCS: 35 marks) (Skills tested: Inference (message/purpose), Comparison, Reliability, Coming to a Conclusion) Section B: (SEQ: 15 marks)

Themes: Understanding Governance, Managing conflict in multi-ethnic societies, Sustaining economic development in a globalised world, Facing challenges and change

7 Social Studies (4 Express) 1 hr 45 mins Section A: (SBCS: 35 marks) (Skills tested: Inference (message/purpose), Comparison, Reliability, Coming to a Conclusion) Section B: (SRQ: 15 marks)

Themes: Diversity and Globalisation

8 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (SBCS: 30 marks) Skills tested: Inference, Comparison, Reliability, Hybrid and reaching a conclusion. Section B: (SEQ: 20 marks)

Themes: Peace Agreements after WW1 and Collective Security, Rise of Totalitarian Regime in Russia, Causes for the beginning and end of Cold War

9 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (Structured Questions- Geographical investigation: 13 marks)Section B: (Structured Questions- Choose from EITHER Weather & Climate OR Tourism: 12 marks)Section C: (Structured Questions-Tectonic Hazards: 25 marks)

Geographical investigationWeather & Climate TourismTectonic Hazards

10 Geography Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1: Section A: (Compulsory GI question: 25 marks) Section B: (2 Choose 1 Structured Questions: 25 marks)

Paper 2: Section A: (2 Choose 1 Structured Qns: 25 marks) Section B: (2 Choose 1 Structured Qns: 25 marks)

Paper 1: GI Skills (Coasts and Tourism), Coasts and Tourism Paper 2: Plate Tectonics, Weather and Climate and Food.

11 Literature Paper 1: 1 hr 40 mins Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1 - Students will write a total of 2 essays, one on their set text and the other on either unseen poetry or unseen prose.Paper 2 - Students will write a total of 2 essays, one PBQ that they MUST answer and their choice of an essay topic.

Set Texts:Death of a SalesmanJoy Luck Text

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic12 Chemistry Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 1 hr 45 minsPaper 1: (40 MCQs: 40 marks)

Paper 2:Section A: (Structured Qns: 50 marks)Section B: (Essay Qns: 30 marks)

Chapter 1 Kinetic Particle TheoryChapter 2 Measurement and Experimental TechniquesChapter 3 Separation and PurificationChapter 4 Elements, Compounds and MixturesChapter 5 Atomic StructureChapter 6 Ionic BondingChapter 7 Covalent BondingChapter 8 Writing Chemical EquationsChapter 9 The MoleChapter 10 Chemical CalculationsChapter 11 Acids and BasesChapter 12 SaltsChapter 13 Oxidation and ReductionChapter 14 MetalsChapter 16 The Periodic TableChapter 17 EnergyChangeChapter 18 Speed of ReactionChapter 20 The Atmosphere and Environment

13 Physics Paper 1: 1 hrPaper 2: 1 hr 45 mins



Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Unit and MeasurementTopic 2 KinematicsTopic 3 DynamicsTopic 4 Mass, Weight and DensityTopic 5 Turning Effects of ForcesTopic 6 PressureTopic 7 Energy, Work and PowerTopic 8 Kinetic Model of MatterTopic 9 Transfer of Thermal EnergyTopic 10 TemperatureTopic 11 Thermal Properties of MatterTopic 12 General Properties of WavesTopic 13 LightTopic 14 Electromagnetic SpectrumTopic 15 SoundTopic 16 Static ElectricityTopic 17 Current of ElectricityTopic 18 DC CircuitsTopic 19 Practical Electricity

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic14 Biology Paper 1: 1 hr



1. Cell Structure and Organisation2. Movement of Substances3. Biological Molecules4. Nutrition in Humans5. Nutrition in Plants6. Transport in Flowering Plants7. Transport in Humans8. Respiration in Humans9. Excretion in Humans10. Homeostasis11. Co-ordination and Response in Humans12. Reproduction 13. Cell Division14. Molecular Genetics15. Inheritance

15 Science (Chemistry) Paper 1: 1 hrPaper 2: 1 hr 15 mins


Paper 2: (Structured Questions: 45 marks)Section B: (Long Qns: 20 marks)

Ch 1 (Kinetic Particle Theory)Ch 2 (Measurement and Experimental Techniques)Ch 3 (Separation and Purification)Ch 4 (Elements, Compounds and Mixtures)Ch 5 (Atomic Structure)Ch 6 (Chemical Bonding)Ch 7 (Writing Chemical Equations)Ch 10 (Acids and Bases)Ch 11 (Salts)Ch 12 (Oxidation and Reduction)Ch 13 (Metals)Ch 14 (Periodic Table)Ch 15 (Energy Changes)Ch 16 (Speed of Reaction)Ch 17 (The Atmosphere and Environment)

16 Science (Physics) Paper 1: 1 hrPaper 2: 1 hr 15 mins



Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Unit and MeasurementTopic 2 KinematicsTopic 3 DynamicsTopic 4 Mass, Weight and DensityTopic 5 Turning Effects of ForcesTopic 6 PressureTopic 7 Energy, Work and PowerTopic 8 Kinetic Model of MatterTopic 9 Transfer of Thermal EnergyTopic 10 Thermal Properties of MatterTopic 11 General Properties of WavesTopic 12 LightTopic 13 Electromagnetic SpectrumTopic 14 SoundTopic 15 Static ElectricityTopic 16 Current of ElectricityTopic 17 DC CircuitsTopic 18 Practical Electricity

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam format and Marks Topic17 Science (Biology) Paper 1: 1 hr



Chapter 1 Cell Structure and OrganisationChapter 2 Movement of SubstancesChapter 3 Biological MoleculesChapter 4 EnzymesChapter 5 Animal NutritionChapter 6 Plant NutritionChapter 7 Transport in Flowering PlantsChapter 8 Transport in HumansChapter 9 RespirationChapter 10 Co-ordination and Response – Nervous SystemChapter 11 Co-ordination and Response – The EyeChapter 12 Co-ordination and Response – Endocrine GlandsChapter 13 Reproduction in Plants

18 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Theory (Paper 1): 30% Coursework (Paper 2): 70% PART A: (Design Questions: 40 marks) PART B: (Structure,Mechanisms and Electronics: 60 marks)

All Chapters

19 Art Paper 2: Drawing and Painting (3 hrs)

Paper 1: 60%, Paper 2: 40% Coursework topic

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and marks Topic1 English Language Paper 1: 1 hr 50 mins



2 Mother Tongue (ML) Express syllabus: Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Section A1 to A3 (Prefixes and Suffixes, Proverbs, Cloze Passage: 30 marks), Section B Comprehension (MCQ: 10 marks), Section C Comprehension ( 6 Open Ended Qns and 4 vocabulary words: 30 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral exam (50 marks): (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Video conversation: 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (CL) Express syllabus: Paper 1: 2 hrs Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks): Email writing and Essay writing Paper 2 (70 marks): Close passsage (10 Qns: 10 marks), Comprehension (10 MCQ: 20 marks), Comprehension Open-ended questions (10 Qns: 40 marks) LC: (10 Qns: 20 marks) Oral Exam: (1 Reading passage: 10 marks, Conversation based on video clip: 40 marks)

Nil

4 Mathematics Paper 1: 2 hrsPaper 2 : 2 hrs

Paper 1: About 25 short answer questions testing more on fundamental skills and concepts.Students are to answer ALL questions

Paper 2: • Section A will contain 9 to 10 questions of varying lengths and of which 1 question is on Problems in Real World context. Students are required to answer allquestions. • Section B will contain 2 questions of which students will be required to answer only one.The questions in Section B will be based on the underlined content and there will be one question from the ‘Geometry and Measurement’ strand and one from the ‘Statistics and Probability’ strand.Each question carries the same number of marks, that is, either 7 or 8 marks.

4N1/N2: ALL topics EXCEPT Distance time graphCircle Properties.


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL ACADEMIC

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and marks Topic5 Additional Mathematics Paper 1: 1 hr 45 mins

Paper 2: 1 hr 45 minsPaper 1: About 13–15 questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts and of which 1 to 2 questions are on Problems in Real-World ContextsStudents are required to answer all questions.

Paper 2: 8 to 10 questions of varying marks and lengths and of which 1 to 2 questions are on Problems in Real-World Contexts. Students are required to answer all questions.

1) Trigonometry-Trigo Ratios-Proving Trigo identities-Sketching of Trigo Graphs-Principal Values-Solving Trigo equations (in degree and radian mode)-Application of Addition and Double Angle formulae-R-Formula

2) Differentiation-Basic Techniques, Chain rule, Pdt rule, Quotient rule-Application of differentiation in finding the equations of tangent and normal-Rate of Change and Increasing/Decreasing function-Maxima and Minima problem

3) Integration-Definite and Indefinite integration-Application of integration to finding the area of a region

4) Coordinate Geometry5) Solving Simultaneous equations6) Polynomials -Remainder and Factor Theorem-Solving Cubic Equation

7) Solving Inequalitiy8) Sum and Pdt of roots9) Nature of roots

6 Social Studies 1 hr 45 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 35 marks) (Skills Tested: Inference(Message/Purpose), Comparison, Reliability, Usefulness) Section B: (Structured Response Qn: 15 marks)

Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society

7 History Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (Source Based Qns: 30 marks) (Skills Tested: Inference(Message/Purpose), Comparison, Reliability) Section B: (Structured Essay Qn: 20 marks) (Both Parts: Skills tested: Description/Explanation)

Hitler, War in Europe, Defeat of Germany, War in Asia Pacific, Defeat of Japan

8 Geography Elective 1 hr 40 mins Section A: (Structured Qns-Geographical investigation: 13 marks)Section B: (Structured Qns-Tourism: 12 marks)Section C: (Structured Questions- Choose EITHER Weather & Climate OR Tectonic Hazards: 25 marks)

Geographical investigationWeather & Climate TourismTectonic Hazards

No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and marks Topic11 Science (Chemistry) 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks)

Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 16 marks)

Chapter 1 Kinetic Particle TheoryChapter 2 Measurement and Experimental TechniquesChapter 3 Separation and PurificationChapter 4 Elements, Compounds and MixturesChapter 5 Atomic StructureChapter 6 Chemical BondingChapter 7 Writing Chemical EquationsChapter 8 The MoleChapter 9 Chemical CalculationsChapter 10 Acids and BasesChapter 11 SaltsChapter 14 The Periodic TableChapter 17 The Atmosphere and Environment

12 Science (Physics) 1 h 15 min Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 16 marks)

Topic 1 Physical Quantities, Unit and MeasurementTopic 2 KinematicsTopic 3 DynamicsTopic 4 Mass, Weight and DensityTopic 5 Turning Effects of ForcesTopic 6 PressureTopic 7 Energy, Work and PowerTopic 8 Kinetic Model of MatterTopic 9 Transfer of Thermal EnergyTopic 10 Thermal Properties of MatterTopic 11 General Properties of WavesTopic 12 Electromagnetic SpectrumTopic 13 SoundTopic 14 Current of ElectricityTopic 15 DC CircuitsTopic 16 Practical Electricity

13 Science (Biology) 1 hr 15 mins Section A: (20 MCQs: 20 marks) Section B: (Compulsory Structured Qn: 14 marks) Section C: (Free Response Structured Qn: 16 marks)

Chapter 2 Cells Chapter 3 Movement of substances Chapter 4 Nutrients Chapter 5 EnzymesChapter 6 Nutrition in Humans Chapter 7 Nutrition in Plants Chapter 8 Transport in Humans Chapter 9 Transport in Plants Chapter 10 Respiration in Humans Chapter 14 Reproduction in Plants Chapter 15 Reproduction in Humans

14 Design & Technology Paper 1: 2 hrs Theory (Paper 1): 30% Coursework (Paper 2): 70% PART A: (Design Questions: 28 marks) PART B: (Structure,Mechanisms and Electronics: 42 marks)

All Chapters

15 Art Paper 2 : 3 hrs Paper 1: 60%Paper 2: 40%

Coursework topic




2 Mother Tongue (BCL) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral Exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks), Comprehension MCQ and SMS writing LC: (10 MCQ: 20 marks) Oral exam: (1 Reading passage:10 marks, Conversation based on video clip: 40 marks)

Nil

3 Mother Tongue (BML) Paper 1: 50 mins LC: 35 mins Oral exam: 15-20 mins

Paper 1: (14 Qns: 30 marks), Comprehension MCQ and SMS writing LC: (10 MCQ: 20 marks) Oral exam: (1 Reading passage:10 marks, Conversation based on video clip: 40 marks)

Nil


Paper 1: 11–13 short questions with weightage of 2–4 marks. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6–8 marks developed around a context.Students are required to answer all questions which will cover topics from the strands:• Numbers and Algebra• Geometry and Measurement• Real-world Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Geometry and Measurement

Paper 2: 11–13 short questions with weightage of 2–4 marks. 2 longer questions with weightage of 6–8 marks developed around a context.Students are required to answer all questions which will cover topics from the strands:• Numbers and Algebra• Geometry and Measurement• Real-world Contexts related to Number and Algebra and Geometry and Measurement

All topics in the NT syllabus but exclude the following:1) number sequences2) graphs of linear equations in two variables (ax + by = c)3) solving quadratic equation in one variable by use of formula4) word problem involving linear equation/quadratic equation/simultaneous equations5) construction of bisectors and geometrical figures6) rotational/line symmetry7) congruence and similarity8) mean, median and mode for a set of ungrouped data


SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL TECHNICAL


No. Subject Duration Format of Mid-year Exam and Marks Topic5 Science Paper 1: 1 hr

Paper 2: 1 hr 15 minsPaper 1: (40 MCQs: 40 marks)Paper 2: (Short answer or Structured Qns: 60 marks)

Chapters 1-12

Chapter 1 Energy and its UsesChapter 2 Energy transfer through WavesChapter 3 Effects of ForcesChapter 4 ElectricityChapter 5 Sources of ElectricityChapter 6 Sources of FoodChapter 7 Food ChemistryChapter 8 Food Health and SafetyChapter 9 DigestionChapter 10 BreathingChapter 11 Fitness and Cardiac HealthChapter 12 Staying Healthy

6 Computer Applications Paper 1: 1 hr 15 minsPaper 2: 1 hr 30 mins Paper 3: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 1 (60 marks):Section A: (MCQ: 20 marks)Section B: (Structured Qns: 40 marks)

P2 (70 marks):Task 1: MEL (Media Elements: 21 marks)Task 2: DOP (Document Processing: 28 marks)Task 3: MMC (Multimedia Communication: 21 marks)

Paper 3 (70 marks):Task 1: SST (Spreadsheet: 28 marks)Task 2: MEC (Media Computing: 28 marks)Task 3: ALGO (Algorthm: 14 marks)




Document Processing: Topics •Design of visually effective documents through the combined use of text and graphics. •Page layout, page and text format. •Data in tables and merge mail. •Use of auto shapes for drawing flowcharts.

Spreadsheets:Topics •Use of formulas, functions and cell referencing. •Format cells, perform what-if analysis and sort data. •Express problem solutions using statements, flowcharts, formulas, functions, and

mathematical and conditional expressions. •Apply data formatting, data validation, check for error conditions, run and test the

solutions.

Multimedia Communication:Topics •Incorporate different media elements: text, graphics, sound, animation and video. •Storyboarding, principles of interface design.

Media Computing: Topics •Basic scripting software, using drag-and-drop program elements in a mouse-based

editor. •Programming and problem solving through the activity of storytelling via English-like 7 Elements of Business Skills 1 hr 30 mins Chapters 1-6. Students are to answer all the questions.

The paper comprises of 6-8 questions, consisting of fill in the blanks and short answer questions.

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