SECONDARY 3 NORMAL ACADEMIC END OF YEAR EXAM TOPICS AND FORMAT

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1 SECONDARY 3 NORMAL ACADEMIC END OF YEAR EXAM TOPICS AND FORMAT English Language Paper Description Marks Weighting (%) 1 Writing 70 Section A : Editing Section B : Situational Writing Section C : Continuous Writing- Write on one of four topics set 2 Comprehension Section A Section B Section C -Includes an 80-word summary writing task. 3 Listening Comprehension Section A (10) (30) (30) 50 (5) (20) (25) 30 (24) 35 1h 50min 35 1h 50min Section B 4 Oral Communication (completed) Part 1 : Reading Aloud (6) 10 45min 30 (10) Part 2 : Spoken Interaction (20) 20 Total Marks

2 Math Subject & Paper Secondary 3 Normal Academic Mathematics Syllabus A (Syllabus 4045) Paper 1 2 hours 2 hours Total Mark Mathematics Syllabus A (Syllabus 4045) Paper 2 (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. 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% 50% Note: The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both exam papers. (B) Content Chapter Topic Remarks Sec 1 Topics 1 Primes, Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple 2 Integers, Rational and Real Numbers 3 Approximation and Estimation 4 Basic Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation 5 Linear Equations 6 Number Patterns 7 Percentage 8 Ratio, Rate and Speed 9 Angles and Triangles 10 Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures 11 Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders 12 Statistical Data Handling Sec 2 Topics Sec 1 Topics Refer to given notes & exercises

3 Chapter Topic Remarks 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 2 Functions and Linear Graphs 3 Direct and Inverse Proportions 4 Simultaneous Linear Equations 5 Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 6 Further Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 7 Algebraic Fractions 8 Quadrilaterals and Polygons 9 Geometrical Constructions 10 Congruence and Similarity 11 Pythagoras' Theorem 12 Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres 13 Probability of Single Events 14 Statistical Diagrams 15 Averages of Statistical Data Sec 3 Topics 1 Indices and Standard Form 2 Algebraic Manipulation 3 Quadratic Equations 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 Sec 2 Topics - Refer to given notes and exercises Sec 3 Topics Refer to textbooks, given notes and exercises Science Subject Exam Format Exam topics Science Paper 3 & 4 duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (Chemistry) Subject code: 5107/5105 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 Chemical Equations Science (Biology) Subject code: 5107 Paper 5 & 6 duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Paper 5 20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Paper 6 Section A: Cells Movement of Substances Nutrients and Food tests Enzymes Nutrition in Man Transport in Man

4 Structured questions (14 marks) Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (16 marks) Nutrition in Plants Transport in Plants Science (Physics) Subject code: 5105 Paper 1 & 2 duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Paper 1 20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Paper 2 Section A: Structured questions (14 marks) Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (16 marks) Measurement Kinematics Forces and Pressure Kinetic Model of Matter Transfer of Thermal Energy Thermal Properties of Matter Waves Electromagnetic Waves Sound Social Studies Sec 3 Normal (Acad) Subject Social Studies 1h 45min Total Marks 50 mark Format of Exam 1 Section A: 5 Source-based case study questions(35m) Total- 50m 2 Section B: 2 Structured response questions (15m) Content / Topics / Skills 1 Study Chapters 1-6 of Issue 1 & 2 50% Pure Geography

5 Subject Total Marks Sec 3 Normal (Acad) Pure Geography 1h 40min 50 mark Format of Exam 1 Section A: Geographical Investigation on coasts and tourism (20m) Total- 50m 2 Section B: 2 Structured Essay Questions with Levels of descriptors question on tourism and coast(30m) Content / Topics / Skills 1 Study Tourism, and coasts chapters 50% Elective Literature EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Set Text: The River Between a) Essay question b) Essay question c) Passage-based question A 25 [Choose 1 out of the 3 given options] Unseen: 1h 40min a) Unseen Prose questions b) Unseen Poetry questions [Choose 1 out of the 2 given options] B 25 Total 50

6 EXAM TOPICS Chapter The River Between 1 to 12 Mining for Meaning - Unseen Poetry 5 8 Mining for Meaning - Unseen Prose 13, 14, 15 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. Principles of Accounts Secondary 3 Normal Academic Subject Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7088) Total Mark hours (A) Exam Format Section A B Description 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. 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. Number of Marks Note: The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed for both sections of the exam paper. (B) Content Chapter Topic Remarks 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

7 Art CA Topics/ Chapters/Structure Exam Format Total No. of Marks Drawing and Painting Select 1 Topic out of 6: 1. Textured 2. Fish head/fish Bones Drawing and Painting - 3 Hr Paper + 5 A3 Size Prep Boards h 3. Juicy Foods (Double-Side) 4. Closed and Open Toy Boxes 5. Broken or Cracked 6. In the Palm of Your Hand Food & Nutrition CA Topics/ Chapters/Structure Exam Format Total No. of Marks Food & Nutrition Nutrients Food Commodities Heat Transference Food Safety Convenience food Coursework - 60% 60 marks Curriculum time - On-going Theory - 40% 80 marks 1hr 30min 100%

8 Chinese Language Sec 3 Normal (A) 中三普通学术课程 Subject 华文试卷一 (Chinese Paper 1) Total Marks 2 小时 60 分 EXAM FORMAT 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 议论文 40 分 四题选做一题 试卷一总分 60 分 (30%) CONTENT/TOPICS/SKILLS 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 ( 报告生活 话题讨论 ) 2) 公务电邮 ( 投诉 表扬 ) 2. 作文 : 可以使用考评局规定的词典 1) 情境记叙文 2) 议论文 3) 材料作文 ( 根据所给的材料发表看法 ) 4) 完成文章

9 Sec 3 Normal (A) 中三普通学术课程 Subject 华文试卷二 (Chinese Paper 2) Total Marks 1.5 小时 60 分 EXAM FORMAT 1. 填写字词 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%) CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS 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

10 Sec 3 Normal (A) 中三普通学术课程 Subject 华文试卷三 (Chinese Paper 3) 30 分钟 ( 听力 ),10-15 分钟 ( 口试 ) Total Marks 80 分 EXAM FORMAT 1. 听力 20 分 2. 口试 : 60 分 朗读 - 20 分 看录像进行会话 - 40 分 试卷三总分 80 分 (40%)

11 Malay Language Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 1 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 Jawab hanya 1 soalan Soalan 4: Karangan Ekspositori Soalan 5: Karangan Naratif Soalan 6: Karangan Naratif (Lengkapkan Cerita)

12 Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 2 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 Kloz 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

13 Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 3 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 -40 markah 60 markah Jumlah 80 markah (40%)

14 Tamil Language (NORMAL ACADEMIC) Exam Format Paper Type of Papers Marks (Weighting) த ள 1 கட ட ர 60 (30%) த ள 2 அ ப ர வ 1. ம ன னஞ சல (100 சச ற கள ) ஆ ப ர வ 2. கட ட ர (150 சச ற கள ) வரககள : ந கழ வ, வர ணரன, வ ளக கம, கரத கர த தற தல மற ற ம சம ழ ம ப ம பயன ப ட ம அ ப ர வ A1 இரணசம ழ /ம ப த சத டர A2 வ க க யங கரள ம ட த சதழ த தல A3 ம ன ன ணர வ க கர த தற தல ஆ ப ர வ B4 சதர வ வ ரடக கர த தற தல இ ப ர வ C5 ச யவ ரடக கர த தற தல \ சப ர ள எழ த தல 20 (10%) 40 (20%) 60 (30%) 5 (2.5%) 10 (5%) 5 (2.5%) 10 (5%) 30(15%) 2 மண 1 மண 30 ந ம டங கள த ள 3 வ ய சம ழ ய ம ககட டல கர த தற தல ம 80 (40%) பக த 1 வ ய சம ழ 1. வ ய வ ட ட வ ச த தல (கண ன த த ர ) 20 (10%) 2. உர ய டல (ஒள க க ட ச ஊக கக க ர சய ட ட அரமய ம ) 40 (20%) பக த 2 ககட டல கர த தற தல (10 வ ன க கள ) 20 (10%) 15 ந ம டங கள 30 ந ம டங கள