SECONDARY 3 NORMAL ACADEMIC END OF YEAR EXAM …

Sec 3 NA EOY Topics and Format 2017

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SECONDARY 3 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

Total Marks 180 100


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Math

Level / Stream Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Subject & Paper Mathematics Syllabus A Paper 1 Mathematics Syllabus A Paper 2

Duration 2 hours 2 hours

Total Mark 80 60

(A) Exam Format

Paper Description Weighting

1 All questions are to be answered.

About 25 short questions, testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts.

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

50%

2 2 sections, testing more on higher-order thinking skills:

Section A

- All questions are to be answered. - 9 to 10 questions of varying lengths, testing more on higher-order

thinking skills. - The last question in this section will focus specifically on applying

mathematics to a real-world scenario.

Section B

- Choose 1 out of 2 questions, where each question carries the same number of marks, which is either 7 or 8 marks.

- There will be 1 question from the ‘Geometry and Measurement’ strand and 1 from the ‘Statistics and Probability’ strand.

50%

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


Sec 2 Topics

1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Sec 2 Topics - Refer to given notes and exercises 2 Coordinates and Linear Functions


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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

13 Probability

Sec 3 Topics

1 Indices

Sec 3 Topics – Refer to textbooks, given notes and

exercises

2 Algebraic Manipulation

3 Quadratic Equations

4 Congruence and Similarity

5 Coordinate Geometry

6 Trigonometric Ratios of Acute Angles

7 Sine Rule and Cosine Rule

8 Graphs of Quadratic Functions

9 Graphs of Power Functions and Exponential Functions

Science

Subject Exam Format Exam topics

Science (Chemistry) Subject code: 5107/5105

Paper 3 & 4 duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Paper 3 20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Paper 4 Section A: Structured questions (14 marks) Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (16 marks)

Kinetic Particle theory

Measurement techniques

Separation techniques

Atomic structure

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Chemical Bonding

Acids, Bases & Salts

Periodic Table

Chemical Equations

Science (Biology) Subject code: 5107


Cells

Movement of Substances

Nutrients and Food tests

Enzymes

Nutrition in Man

Transport in Man

Nutrition in Plants

Transport in Plants


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Science (Physics) Subject code: 5105


Measurement

Kinematics

Forces and Pressure

Kinetic Model of Matter

Transfer of Thermal Energy

Thermal Properties of Matter

Waves

Electromagnetic Waves

Sound

Social Studies

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Duration

Source Based Questions

5 compulsory questions

Skills tested: Inference, why-purpose, comparison, reliability prove

A 35

1h 45min

Structured Response Question

Both part a & b must be answered

B 15

Total 50

Pure Geography ( 3 Normal Academic )

Exam Topics

Issue 1 (Chapters1-3)

Issue 2 (Chapters 4-7)

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of

Marks

Duration

Coast

(1 Structured Question)

A 25

1h 30 min

Tourism

1 Structured Essay Question

B 25

Total 50

Exam Topics

Coast

Tourism


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

*Please keep your current year textbooks/notes for the following year.

Elective Geography

You are required to study the textbook, notes and worksheets given by your teachers. *Please keep your current year textbooks/notes for the following year.

Elective History



Elective Literature


Structured Essay Question

(Weather & Climate)

A 25

1h 30 min Structured Essay Questions-

(Tourism )

B 25

Total 50

Exam Topics

Tourism

Weather & Climate


Source Based Question A 1hr 30 mins

Structured Essay Question B

Exam Topics

Chapters 2 – 5

EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of

Marks

Duration

Set Text: Joy Luck Club

(3 options choose 1) A 25

1h 40min Unseen:

(Choose between 1 Poetry option or 1 Prose

option)

B 25


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Principles of Accounts

Level / Stream Secondary 3 Normal Academic

Subject Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7088)

Duration 2 hours

Total Mark 100

(A) Exam Format

Section Description Number

of Marks

A All questions are to be answered.

2 to 3 compulsory structured questions.

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

40

B All questions are to be answered.

2 to 3 compulsory structured questions.

Answers and working are to be written on multi-column accounting paper provided.

60

Note:

The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both sections of the exam paper.

(B) Content


1 Introduction to Accounting

2 The Accounting Information System

3 Elements of the Financial Statements and the Accounting

Equation

4 The Concept of Double-Entry

8 Trial Balance with adjustments

9 Income Statement with adjustments

10 Balance Sheet with adjustments

11 Prepayments and Accruals

14 Trade Receivables

Total 50

EXAM TOPICS Chapter

Joy Luck Club 1 to 12

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Poetry 5 – 8

Mining for Meaning - Unseen Prose 13, 14, 15


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Food & Nutrition

Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks

Duration

1. Chapter 1 – Energy from Food 2. Chapter 2 – Guideline for Meal Planning 3. Chapter 4 – Carbohydrate 4. Chapter 5 – Food Commodities - Cereals 5. Chapter 6 – Fats 6. Chapter 12 – Water and Dietary Fibre 7. Chapter 13 – Fruits and Vegetables 8. Chapter 17 – Keep Food Safe 9. Chapter 18 – Convenience Food 10. Chapter 19 – Food Preservation

Paper 1 Section A: Short Answer Questions: 25 marks Section B: Structured Questions: 30 marks Section C: Essay Questions: 45 marks.

100 marks (40%)

1h 30 min

Paper 2 : Coursework 100 marks (60%)

Conducted during class

Chinese Language

Level / Stream Sec 3 NA 中三普通学术课程

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、公务电邮

两题选做一题

20 分

2 作文：记叙文、议论文、材料作文、完成文章

四题选做一题

40 分

试卷一总分 60 分 (30%)


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CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS

No. Item Remarks

1. 实用文:

1) 私人回邮――生活报告、话题讨论

2) 公务电邮――投诉、表扬

可以使用考评局规定的词典。

2. 作文：

1) 情境记叙文

2) 议论文

3) 材料作文

4) 完成文章

可以使用考评局规定的词典。


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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No. Item Remarks

1. 填写汉字下册课文词语（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


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 3 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%)


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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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



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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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



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Tamil (NORMAL ACADEMIC)

Exam Format

Paper Type of Papers Marks (Weighting)

Duration

தாள் 1 கட்டுரை

‘அ’ பிரிவு 1. மின்னஞ்சல் (90 சசாற்கள்)

‘ஆ’ பிரிவு 2. கட்டுரை (140 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

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