Sec 2 NA EOY Topics and Format 2017

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SECONDARY 2 NORMAL ACADEMIC END OF YEAR EXAM TOPICS AND

FORMAT

English Language

Paper Description Marks Weighting (%)

Duration

1 Writing Section A : Editing Section B : Situational Writing Section C : Continuous Writing- Write on one of four topics set

70 (10) (30) (30)

35

1h 50min

2 Comprehension Section A Section B Section C -Includes an 80-word summary writing task.

50 (5) (20) (25)

35 1h 50min

3 Listening Comprehension Section A Section B

30 (24) (6) 10 45min

4 Oral Communication (completed) Part 1 : Reading Aloud Part 2 : Spoken Interaction

30 (10) (20) 20

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Mathematics

Level / Stream Secondary 2 Normal Academic

Subject & Paper Mathematics Paper 1 Mathematics Paper 2

Duration 1 hour 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Mark 40 60

(A) Exam Format

Paper Description

1 All questions are to be answered.

11 to 12 short answer questions of 3 to 6 marks.

Answers and working are to be written in spaces provided on question paper.

2 All questions are to be answered.

5 to 6 questions of varying marks and lengths.

The last question in this paper will focus specifically on applying mathematics to a real-world scenario.

Answers and working are to be written on writing paper / graph paper provided.

Note:

The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both exam papers.

(B) Content

Chapter Topic Remarks

Sec 1 Topics

1 Factors and Multiples

Sec 1 Topics – Refer to given notes &

exercises

2 Real Numbers

3 Approximation and Estimation

4 Introduction to Algebra

5 Algebraic Manipulation

6 Simple Equations in One Variable

7 Angles, Parallel Lines and Triangles

8 Ratio, Rate and Speed

9 Percentage

10 Number Patterns

11 Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures

12 Volume and Surface Area of Solids

13 Data Handling

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Chapter Topic Remarks

Sec 2 Topics

1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Sec 2 Topics – Refer to given notes & exercises

2 Coordinates and Linear Functions

3 Proportion

4 Linear Equations in Two Variables

5 Geometric Construction, Quadrilaterals and Polygons

6 Congruence and Similarity

7 Quadratic Expressions and Factorisation

8 Special Products of Quadratic Expressions

9 Simple Algebraic Fractions

10 Pythagoras’ Theorem

11 Mensuration of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres

12 Data Analysis

Science

You will be given 1 question paper with the following sections:

1) Chemistry 2) Biology 3) Physics

EXAM FORMAT Mark Weightage Duration

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Multiple Choice Questions 7 6 7

2h

Structured

Questions 10 30 10

Free Response Questions 10 10 10

Total 27 46 27

EXAM TOPICS

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Sexual Reproduction in

Humans Atoms, Molecules and Ions Electricity

Ecology Chemical Formula and Equations

Effects of Heat & its

Transmission

Acid, Alkali, pH & Indicators Light

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History

You are required to study the textbook, notes, workbook and worksheets given by your teachers.

Geography

You are required to study the textbook, notes, workbook and worksheets given by your teachers.

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of

Marks

Duration

Source Based Questions A 15

1h 10min Structured Essay

Questions

B 10

Total Marks 25

Exam Topics Chapter

Did the Japanese Occupation Change the Way People Viewed

Singapore?

5

What Aspirations did the People Have for Singapore after 1945 6

What did Independence Mean for Singapore 7

How Far Were People’s Lives Transformed After Independence 8

SBQ Skills- 1) Inference

2) Comparison

EXAM FORMAT Total No. of Marks Duration

1h 30min

Section A: Data Response 10

Section B: Structured Question

(2 questions)

30

Total Marks 40

Exam Topics

Housing

Flooding

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Literature

You are required to study the play, notes and worksheets given by your teachers.

Art

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

Ink Illustration

Drawing and shading on A4 Paper. An object for observation will be provided on the actual day. EOY Examination will contribute 50% of the overall score. The rest of the Art score will come from the coursework / class assignments.

100

1h 30 mins

Design & Technology

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

1) Robotics Programme 2) Metal Project 3) PL21 Project

There is no End-of-Year Examination for Design and Technology (D&T). The Robotics Programme, Metal Project and PL21 Project will contribute to 50% of the overall score. The rest of D&T score will come from class tests/projects/assignments.

100

No EOY Paper

EXAM FORMAT

Section Total No. of

Marks

Duration

Emily of Emerald Hill

1) Passage-Based Question

A 25

1h 40mins Unseen:

Choose between 1 Poetry option or 1 Prose

option

B 25

Total Marks 50

Exam Topics

Emily of Emerald Hill Entire play

Unseen Poetry: Mining for Meaning Chapters 4-5

Prose: Mining for Meaning : Chapter 6 – 9

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Food & Consumer Education

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

Project

There is no End-of-Year Examination for Food and Consumer Education (FCE). The Project will contribute 50% of the overall score. The rest of the FCE score will come from class tests and assignments.

100

No EOY Paper

Chinese Language

Level / Stream Sec 2 Normal (A) 中二普通学术课程

Subject 华文试卷一

Duration 2 小时

Total Marks 60 分

Exam Format

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文：私人回邮和公务电邮 20 分

两题选做一题

2. 作文：记叙文和议论文 40 分

三题选做一题

试卷一总分 60 分 (30%)

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CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文：私人回邮和公务电邮 可以使用考评局规定的词典。

根据所提供的材料写一个电邮。

1) 私人回邮（话题讨论）

2) 公务电邮（投诉类）

2. 作文： 可以使用考评局规定的词典。

1) 命题作文

2) 情境作文

3) 议论文

4) 完成文章

Level / Stream Sec 2 Normal (A) 中二普通学术课程

Subject 华文试卷二

Duration 1.5 小时

Total Marks 60 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 填写汉字 6 题 6 分

2. 综合填空 10 题 10 分

3. 阅读理解一（A、B、C、D 四组） 10 题 20 分

4 阅读理解二（A、B 两组） 8 题 24 分

试卷二总分 60 分 (30%)

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CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. 填写字词 课文（单元四—六词语）

2. 综合填空 ：选择题 1 篇短文

3. 阅读理解一：选择题 4 篇短文

4. 阅读理解二：问答题 2 篇短文

Level / Stream Sec 2 Normal (A) 中二普通学术课程

Subject 华文试卷三

Duration 30 分钟（听力），10－20 分钟（口试）

Total Marks 80 分

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. 听力 20 分

2. 口试 :

朗读－20 分

看录像进行会话- 40 分

60 分

试卷三总分 80 分 (40%)

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Malay Language

Level / Stream Sec 2 NA

Subject Malay Language Paper 1

Duration 2h

Total Marks 60

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Bahagian A: E-mel 20 markah

2. Bahagian B: Karangan 40 markah

Jumlah 60 markah (30%)

CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. ● Soalan 1: E-mel tidak rasmi

● Soalan 2: E-mel rasmi

Jawab hanya 1 soalan

2.

● Soalan 3: Karangan berbentuk deskriptif

● Soalan 4: Karangan Ekspositori

● Soalan 5: Karangan Naratif

● Soalan 6: Karangan Naratif (Lengkapkan Cerita)

Jawab hanya 1 soalan

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Level / Stream Sec 2 NA

Subject Malay Language Paper 2

Duration 1h 30 min

Total Marks 60

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Bahagian A1: Imbuhan 5 soalan 10 markah

2. Bahagian A2: Peribahasa 5 soalan 5 markah

3. Bahagian A3: Prosedur Cloze 5 soalan 5 markah

4. Bahagian B: Kefahaman Grafik 5 soalan 10 markah

5. Bahagian C: Kefahaman Subjektif 8 soalan 30 markah

Jumlah 60 markah (30%)

CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. Imbuhan – awalan, apitan, akhiran

2. Peribahasa Senarai Peribahasa Sekolah Menengah

3. Golongan Kata

4. Pemahaman dan kosakata

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Level / Stream Sec 2 NA

Subject Malay Language Paper 3

Duration 30min (Kefahaman Mendengar), 10-20min (Lisan)

Total Marks 80

EXAM FORMAT

No. Item Remarks

1. Kefahaman Mendengar 20 markah

2.

Lisan：

Bacaan－20 markah

Perbualan Video－20 markah

Perbincangan－20 markah

60 markah

Jumlah 80 markah (40%)

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Tamil (NORMAL ACADEMIC)

Exam Format

Paper Type of Papers Marks (Weighting)

Duration

தாள் 1 கட்டுரை

‘அ’ பிரிவு 1. மின்னஞ்சல் (80 சசாற்கள்)

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு 2. கட்டுரை (130 சசாற்கள்)

வரககள்: நிகழ்வு, வருணரன, விளக்கம், கரத

60 (30%)

20 (10%)

40 (20%)

2 மணி

தாள் 2 கருத்தறிதல் மற்றும் சமாழி மைபும் பயன்பாடும்

‘அ’ பிரிவு A1 இரணசமாழி/மைபுத்சதாடர் A2 வாக்கியங்கரள முடித்சதழுதுதல் A3 முன்னுணர்வுக் கருத்தறிதல்

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு B4 சதரிவுவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்

‘இ’ பிரிவு C5 சுயவிரடக் கருத்தறிதல்\ சபாருள் எழுதுதல்

60 (30%)

5(2.5%) 10(5%)

5(2.5%)

10(5%)

30(15%)

1 மணி 30 நிமிடங்கள்

தாள் 3 வாய்சமாழியும் ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதலும் பகுதி 1 வாய்சமாழி

1. வாய்விட்டு வாசித்தல் (கணினித் திரை) 2. உரையாடல் (ஒளிக்காட்சி

ஊக்கக்கூரைசயாட்டி அரமயும்)

80 (40%)

20(10%) 40(20%)

15 நிமிடங்கள்

பகுதி 2 ககட்டல் கருத்தறிதல் (10 வினாக்கள்)

20(10%)

30 நிமிடங்கள்