JURONG SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 End-of-Year Examinations Topics List

Secondary 3 Express

Secondary 3 EX Subjects

Topics / Chapters

English Language

Paper 1 Sect A: Editing Sect B: Situational Writing Paper 2 Sect A: Visual Text Sect B: Literary Text Sect C: Informative Text Paper 3 Listening Comprehension

Chinese Language

P1：实用文、作文

P2：综合填空、阅读理解一、阅读理解二

P3: 口试和听力

Malay Language

Kertas 1 Karangan Bahagian A Penulisan Fungsional • E-mel Tidak Formal • E-mel Formal Bahagian B Penulisan Esei • Deskriptif • Ekspositori • Naratif Kertas 2 Penggunaan Bahasa dan Pemahaman Bahagian A Penggunaan Bahasa • Pengimbuhan • Peribahasa • Golongan Kata Bahagian B Pemahaman 1 Bahagian C Pemahaman 2

Kertas 3 • Kemahaman Mendengar • Lisan

Tamil Language Paper 1 கட்டுரை

‘அ’ பிரிவு

மின்னஞ்சல் எழுதுதல்

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு

கட்டுரை

Paper 2 கருத்தறிதல் மற்றும் மைபும் பயன்பரடும்

‘அ’பிரிவு

A1 இரைமமரழி / மைபுத்மதரடர்

A2 வரக்கியங்கரை முடித்மதழுதுதல்

A3 அரமப்புச் மசரற்கள்

‘ஆ’பிரிவு

B4 மதரிவுவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

‘இ’பிரிவு

C5 சுயவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

Paper 3

வரய்மமரழி

ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதல்

Higher Chinese Language

P1：实用文和作文

P2：语文应用、阅读理解一、阅读理解二、片段缩写

P3：口试

Literature in Chinese

A 组：现当代短篇小说和古代诗歌选读 （2 题选答 1 题，每题 25

分。）

B 组：现当代诗歌选读和文学作品赏析 （2 题选答 1 题，每题 25

分。）

Elementary Mathematics

Sec 1 and 2 Topics

1. Factors and Multiples

2. Approximation and Estimation

3. Ratio, Rate and Speed

4. Percentage

5. Number patterns

6. Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures

7. Volume and Surface area of solids

8. Algebraic manipulation

9. Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions

10. Quadratic Fractions and Equations

11. Linear Equations in Two variables

12. Map Scale and Proportion

13. Polygons and Construction

14. Data Analysis

Sec 3 Topics tested

1. Indices

2. Quadratics

3. Linear Inequalities

4. Conditions of Congruency and Similarity

5. Coordinate Geometry

6. Functions and Graphs

7. Trigonometry

8. Applications of trigonometry

9. Angle Properties of Circles

Additional Mathematics

Topics tested

1. Non-linear Simultaneous Equation

2. Polynomials and Partial Fractions

3. Indices and Surds

4. Exponential and Logarithmic functions

5. Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

6. Coordinate Geometry

7. Further Coordinate Geometry ( qn of Circles)

8. Binomial Theorem

Science Chemistry

1. Elements, compounds and mixtures

2. Measurements, collection and drying of gases

3. Separation techniques

4. Kinetic particle theory

5. Atomic structure

6. Chemical bonding

7. Chemical formulae and equations

8. Periodic table

9. Metals (physical properties and alloys only)

Science Physics

1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Forces and Pressure

4. Mass, Weight and Density

5. Turning Effect of Forces

6. Energy, Work and Power

7. Kinetic Model of Matter

8. Transfer of Thermal Energy

9. Thermal Properties of Matter

Science Biology 1. Cell Structure and Organisation

2. Movement of Substances

3. Biological Molecules

- Water & Living Organisms;

- Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins,

- Enzymes

4. Animal Nutrition

5. Plant Nutrition

6. Transport in Flowering Plants

7. Transport in Humans

8. Respiration (only structure of respiratory system, role of exchange surface of

alveoli + effect of smoking)

Chemistry 1. Elements, compounds and mixtures

2. Measurements, collection and drying of gases

3. Separation techniques

4. Kinetic particle theory (including calculation of Mr

5. Atomic structure

6. Chemical bonding

a. ionic

b. covalent (simple + giant)

c. metallic

7. Chemical formulae and equations

8. Periodic table

9. Metals

10. Acids, bases and salts

(include ionic equations and tests for hydrogen and carbon dioxide gases only,

exclude tests on cations, anions and other gases)

Physics 1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Forces

4. Mass, Weight and Density

5. Turning Effect of Forces

6. Pressure

7. Energy, Work and Power

8. Temperature

9. Kinetic Model of Matter

10. Transfer of Thermal Energy

11. Thermal Properties of Matter

Biology 1. Cell Structure and Organisation

2. Movement of Substances

3. Biological Molecules

- Water & Living Organisms;

- Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins,

- Enzymes

4. Animal Nutrition

5. Plant Nutrition

6. Transport in Flowering Plants

7. Transport in Humans

8. Respiration

Core Geography

Section A Tourism and Coast GI [25m] Section B Structured Questions on Tourism + Tectonics + LM on Weather and Climate (Gateway 1) [25m] Topics from textbook: Physical Geography: Tectonic Hazards Weather and climate (Only temp) Human Geography: Tourism Skills to Cover Tourism GI Coastal GI

Elective Geography

Section A - Tourism GI [13m] Section B - Structured Question (Tourism) + LM (Factors affecting temperature) - [12m] Section C - Structured Questions + LM on Tectonic Hazards [25m] Topics from textbook: Physical Geography: Tectonic Hazards Weather and climate (Only Factors affecting Temperature) Human Geography: Tourism Skills to Cover Tourism GI

Social Studies Section A: Source Based Case Study (35m) 1. Inference 2. Purpose 3. Comparison 4. Reliability 5. Evaluation Section B: Structured Response Question (15m) 1. Opinion response 2. Description & Explanation of Factors Topics from Textbook: Chapter 1-5

Core History Core History Section A (30 Marks) Source-Based Case Study: 1. Inference 2. Purpose 3. Comparison 4. Reliability 5. Evaluation Section B (20 Marks) Structured Essay Question Skills: 1. (a) Explain (8m) 2. (b) Evaluate (12m) Topics from Textbook 1. Book 2 Chapters 1 - 7 2. Book 3 Chapter

Elective History Section A (30 Marks) Source-Based Case Study: 1. Inference 2. Purpose 3. Comparison 4. Reliability Section B (20 Marks) Structured Essay Question Skills: 1. (a) Explain (8m) 2. (b) Evaluate (12m) Topics from Textbook: 1. Chapters 1 - 5

Elective Literature in

English

Unseen Poetry and Prose

Principles of Accounts

Paper 1: 1hr Paper 2: 2hrs Chapters to Cover Chapter 1 - 9, 11

Visual Art 1. 8 pages of A3 Preparatory Studies (Drawn on the front and back of 5 A3 drawing paper)

● Investigation and Interpretation of Theme ● Exploration and Development of Theme ● Aesthetics Qualities ● Control of Materials and Technical Processes ● Personal Response

2. Individual ideation based on selected topic: Topics have been introduced on Term 3 Week 10. Drawing and painting - Final work

JURONG SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 End-of-Year Examinations Topics List

Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)

Secondary 3 NA Subjects

Topics / Chapters

English Language Paper 1 Sect A: Editing Sect B: Situational Writing Sect C: Essay Writing Paper 2 Sect A: Visual Text Sect B: Literary Text Sect C: Informative Text Paper 3 Listening Comprehension

Elementary Mathematics

Sec 1 and 2 Topics tested

1. Factors and Multiples

2. Approximation and Estimation

3. Ratio, Rate and Speed

4. Percentage

5. Number patterns

6. Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures

7. Algebraic manipulation

8. Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions

9. Quadratic Fractions and Equations

10. Linear Equations in Two variables

11. Maps & Proportion

12. Mensuration- surface area, volume of a solid

13. Angles and parallel lines

14. Geometrical Construction

15. Statistics ( including Mean, Median & mode)

Sec 3 Topics tested 1. Indices 2. Quadratics 3. Linear Inequalities 4. Conditions of Congruency and Similarity 5. Coordinate Geometry 6. Functions and Graphs 7. Trigonometry 8. Applications of trigonometry 9. Arc Length & sector Areas in radian

Additional Mathematics

1. Non-linear Simultaneous Equations 2. Polynomials & Partial Fractions 3. Surds 4. Quadratic Inequalities 5. Conditions of Quadratic Equations 6. Coordinate Geometry in two dimensions 7. Trigonometric Functions and Equations

Science Chemistry

1.Elements, compounds and mixtures 2. Measurements, collection and drying of gases 3. Separation techniques 4. Kinetic particle theory 5. Atomic structure 6. Chemical bonding 7. Chemical formulae and equations 8. Periodic table

Science Physics 1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement 2. Kinematics 3. Forces and Pressure 4. Mass, Weight and Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Energy, Work and Power 7. Kinetic Model of Matter 8. Transfer of Thermal Energy 9. Thermal properties of matter 10. Waves 11. Electromagnetic Waves

Science Biology 1. Cell Structure and Organisation 2. Movement of Substances 3. Biological Molecules - Water & Living Organisms; - Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins, - Enzymes 4. Animal Nutrition 5. Plant Nutrition 6. Transport in Flowering Plants 7. Transport in Humans (only name of blood vessels to main organs + function of blood in transport and defence)

Chinese Language

P1：实用文、作文

P2：综合填空、阅读理解一、阅读理解二

P3: 口试和听力

Malay Language Kertas 1 Karangan Bahagian A Penulisan Fungsional • E-mel Tidak Formal • E-mel Formal Bahagian B Penulisan Esei • Deskriptif • Ekspositori • Naratif Kertas 2 Penggunaan Bahasa dan Kefahaman Bahagian A Penggunaan Bahasa • Pengimbuhan • Peribahasa • Golongan Kata Bahagian B Pemahaman 1 Bahagian C Pemahaman 2 Kertas 3 • Kemahaman Mendengar • Lisan

Tamil Language Paper 1 கட்டுரை

‘அ’ பிரிவு

மின்னஞ்சல் எழுதுதல்

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு

கட்டுரை

Paper 2 கருத்தறிதல் மற்றும் மைபும் பயன்பரடும்

‘அ’பிரிவு

A1 இரைமமரழி / மைபுத்மதரடர்

A2 வரக்கியங்கரை முடித்மதழுதுதல்

A3 அரமப்புச் மசரற்கள்

‘ஆ’பிரிவு

B4 மதரிவுவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

‘இ’பிரிவு

C5 சுயவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

Paper 3

வரய்மமரழி

ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதல்

Elective Geography

Section A Weather & Climate GI (13m) Section B Structured questions and 1 LM essay on Weather & Climate (12m) Section C Structured questions and 1 LM essay on Plate Tectonics (25m) Topics from Textbook: Plate tectonics - Gateway 1 and 2 Weather & Climate - Gateway 1 to 2 Skills to Cover GI skills

Elective History Section A (30 Marks) Source-Based Case Study: 1. Inference 2. Purpose 3. Comparison 4. Reliability Section B (20 Marks) Structured Essay Question Skills: 1. (a) Describe (8m) 2. (b) Explain (12m) Topics from Textbook: 1. Chapters 1 - 4, 6

Social Studies Section A: Source Based Case Study (35m) 1. Inference 2. Purpose 3. Comparison 4. Reliability 5. Evaluation Section B: Structured Response Question (15m) 1. Opinion response 2. Description & Explanation of Factors Topics from Textbook: Chapter 1-5

Elective Literature in English

Unseen Poetry and Prose

Design & Technology

1. Design Process/ Methods

2. User/ Environment/ Research and evaluation

3. Needs analysis skill sets (OII, 5W1H, PIES, Imageboards to

identify design opportunities, product analysis, writing design brief

and specifications)

4. Ergonomics & Anthropometry

5. Idea generation skill sets – Shape Borrowing/ SCAMPER/

templates & interfaces

6. Development skill sets - work out details (aesthetics, ergonomics

and anthropometry, functionality, materials, construction methods)

for prototyping

7. Design Communication skill sets (Design elements, types of

drawings and projects, & rendering)

8. Structure

9. Electronics

10. Mechanisms

Nutrition and Food Science

Nutrition and Health

i.Carbohydrates

ii.Fats

iii.Proteins

iv.Vitamins

v.Minerals

vi.Water

vii.Dietary Fibre

Food Literacy

1.Diet and meal planning for;

School children, teenagers, adult, elderly.

2.Meal Analysis and modification using;

My Healthy Plate, and Recommended Dietary Allowance.

3.Convenience Food

4.Reactions in Food during Preparation and Cooking

(i) carbohydrates: gelatinisation, caramelisation, dextrinisation

(ii) proteins: foaming, coagulation

5.Explain the procedures in the preparation and cooking of the following

products;

(i) cakes, biscuits (creaming, rubbing-in, whisking)

(ii) shortcrust pastry

(iii) batters (thin and thick)

(iv) sauces (roux and blended)

Food Science

Explain the choice (in terms of nutrients, uses and effects of preparation

and cooking) of:

1.meat

2.poultry

3.seafood

4.eggs

5.dairy products

6.cereals

Principles of Accounts

1 Paper (2hrs) Chap 1-6, 8,9

JURONG SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 End-of-Year Examinations Topics List

Secondary 3 Normal (Technical)

Secondary 3 NT Subjects

Topics / Chapters

English Language Paper 1 Paper 2 (Full papers)

Mathematics 1. Sec1 Textbook Chpt 1 to 12 2. Sec 2 Textbook Chpt 1 to 11 3. Sec 3 Textbook Chpt 1 to 5 ( Exclude Chpt 6)

Science Textbook module 4: Gadget work wonders (II) Chapter 1: Energy and its uses Chapter 2: Energy transfer through waves Chapter 3: Effects of forces Chapter 4: Electricity Chapter 5: Sources of electricity Textbook module 5: Food Matters Chapter 7: Food chemistry Chapter 8: Food health and safety

Basic Chinese Language

P1：语文应用、阅读理解一、阅读理解二

P3：听力和口试

Basic Malay Language

Kertas 1 Penggunaan Bahasa dan Pemahaman Bahagian A • Ujian Kloz Bahagian B • Pemahaman 1 • Pemahaman 2 Kertas 3 • Lisan dan Kemahaman Mendengar

Basic Tamil Language

Paper 1

A1 முன்னுைர்வுக் கருத்தறிதல்

A2 முன்னுைர்வுக் கருத்தறிதல்

B3 விைம்பைம்

B4 வரசிப்புக் கருத்தறிதல்

B5 கருத்தறிதல்

Paper 3

வரய்மமரழி

ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதல்

Food Studies Food Studies textbook: Chapter 1 : A Balanced Diet Chapter 2 : Meal Planning Chapter 3 : Convenience Food Chapter 4 : Using Flavourings, Herbs and Spices in Cooking Chapter 5 : Methods of cooking (Baking, Frying, Steaming) Chapter 6 : Food preparation (Batters, Cakes, Biscuits, Pastries, Local

delicacies ) Chapter 7 : Cereals and cereal products Chapter 8 : Fats and oils Chapter 9 : Meat, Seafood and Animal products Chapter 10 : Fruits and vegetables Chapter 11 : Food Safety

Design and Technology

1. Use of Gantt Chart for Planning & Monitoring

2. Know the various steps in Design Process/ Methods

3. User/ Environment/ Function (UEF) research and evaluation

4. Needs analysis skill sets (OII, 5W1H, Imageboards to identify

design opportunities, product analysis, writing design brief and

specifications)

5. Idea generation skill sets – shape borrowing and Random lines

generation

6. Development skill sets - work out details (ergonomics and

anthropometry, functionality, materials, construction methods)

7. Design Communication skill sets (Design elements, types of

drawings/ sketches, & rendering)

8. Electronics

9. Mechanisms

Elements of Business Skills

1. Introduction to business 2. Business in service industries 3. Introduction to Marketing 4. The Marketing Mix 5. Communicating with the customer 6. Customer service

Computer Applications

1. Computer Fundamentals a. CPF 1 Computer systems b. CPF 2 Computer Operations c. CPF 3 Computer Software d. Impact of Computer Technology e. Computer Abuse and Misuse

2. Media Elements a. MEL 1 Vector Graphics b. MEL 2 Bitmap Graphics c. MEL 3 Video and Audio d. MEL 4 3D drawing 3. Document Processing a. Text and Images b. Page Properties c. Text formatting d. Working with table 4. Spreadsheet a. SST1 Data Display b. SST 2 Data Values c. SST 3 Data Analysis d. SST 4 Program Elements 5. Multimedia Communications a. MMC 1 Multimedia b. MMC 2 Storyboarding c. MMC 3 Navigation 6. Media Computing a. MEC 1 Animation b. MEC 2 Storytelling c. MEC 3 Scripting d. MEC 4 Interaction e. MEC 5 Game Development

Mobile Robotics Chapter 1 Mobile Robots Chapter 2 Basic Electricity Chapter 3 Basic Electronics Chapter 4 Digital Electronics