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 180 100
Math Level / Stream Secondary 3 Normal Academic Subject & Paper Mathematics Syllabus A Paper 1 Mathematics Syllabus A Paper 2 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. 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 Factors and Multiples 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 1 Topics Refer to given notes & exercises Chapter Topic Remarks Sec 2 Topics 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Sec 2 Topics - Refer to given 2 Coordinates and Linear Functions notes and exercises
Chapter Topic Remarks 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 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 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 Periodic Table 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: Structured questions (14 marks) Section B: 3 Free response questions, answer 2 qns (16 marks) Cells Movement of Substances Nutrients and Food tests Enzymes Nutrition in Man Transport in Man 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 EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Source Based Questions 5 compulsory questions Skills tested: Inference, whypurpose, comparison, reliability prove Structured Response Question A 35 B 15 1h 45min Both part a & b must be answered Total 50 Exam Topics Issue 1 (Chapters1-3) Issue 2 (Chapters 4-7) Pure Geography ( 3 Normal Academic ) EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Coast A 25 (1 Structured Question) Tourism 1 Structured Essay Question B 25 1h 30 min Total 50 Exam Topics Coast Tourism
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 EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Structured Essay Question A 25 (Weather & Climate) Structured Essay Questions- (Tourism ) B 25 1h 30 min Total 50 Exam Topics Tourism Weather & Climate 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 EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Source Based Question A 1hr 30 mins Structured Essay Question B Exam Topics Chapters 2 5 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 Literature EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Set Text: Joy Luck Club (3 options choose 1) Unseen: (Choose between 1 Poetry option or 1 Prose option) A 25 B 25 1h 40min
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 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 Level / Stream Secondary 3 Normal Academic Subject Principles of Accounts (Syllabus 7088) 2 hours Total Mark 100 (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 40 60 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
Food & Nutrition Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks 1. Chapter 1 Energy from Food Paper 1 100 2. Chapter 2 Guideline for Meal marks Planning Section A: Short Answer (40%) 3. Chapter 4 Carbohydrate Questions: 25 marks 4. Chapter 5 Food Commodities - Cereals Section B: Structured 5. Chapter 6 Fats Questions: 30 marks 6. Chapter 12 Water and Dietary Fibre 7. Chapter 13 Fruits and Vegetables Section C: Essay 8. Chapter 17 Keep Food Safe Questions: 45 marks. 9. Chapter 18 Convenience Food 10. Chapter 19 Food Preservation Paper 2 : Coursework 100 marks (60%) 1h 30 min Conducted during class Chinese Language Level / Stream Subject Total Marks Sec 3 NA 中三普通学术课程华文试卷一 2 小时 60 分 EXAM FORMAT 1. 实用文 : 私人回邮 公务电邮 20 分 两题选做一题 2 作文 : 记叙文 议论文 材料作文 完成文章 40 分 四题选做一题 试卷一总分 60 分 (30%)
CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS 1. 实用文 : 可以使用考评局规定的词典 1) 私人回邮 生活报告 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 4) 完成文章 Level / Stream Subject Total Marks Sec 3 NA 中三普通学术课程华文试卷二 1.5 小时 60 分 EXAM FORMAT 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%)
CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS 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 Level / Stream Subject Sec 3 NA 中三普通学术课程 华文试卷三 30 分钟 ( 听力 ) 10-20 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%)
Malay Language Level / Stream Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 1 2h Total Marks 60 EXAM FORMAT 1. Bahagian A: E-mel 20 markah 2. Bahagian B: Karangan 40 markah Jumlah 60 markah (30%) CONTENT/ TOPICS/ SKILLS 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)
Level / Stream Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 2 1h 30 min Total Marks 60 EXAM FORMAT 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 1. Imbuhan awalan, apitan, akhiran 2. Peribahasa Senarai Peribahasa Sekolah Menengah 3. Golongan Kata 4. Pemahaman dan kosakata
Level / Stream Sec 3 NA Subject Malay Language Paper 3 30min (Kefahaman Mendengar), 10-20min (Lisan) Total Marks 80 EXAM FORMAT 1. Kefahaman Mendengar 20 markah 2. Lisan: Bacaan-20 markah Perbualan Video-20 markah 60 markah Perbincangan-20 markah Jumlah 80 markah (40%)
Tamil (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 (90 சச ற கள ) ஆ ப ர வ 2. கட ட ர (140 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