SECONDARY 2 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 Part 2 : Spoken Interaction (6) 10 45min 30 (10) (20) 20
Mathematics Level / Stream Secondary 2 Normal Academic Subject & Paper Mathematics Paper 1 Mathematics Paper 2 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 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 Sec 1 Topics Refer to given notes & exercises
Chapter Topic Remarks Sec 2 Topics 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 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 Sec 2 Topics Refer to given notes & exercises Science You will be given 1 question paper with the following sections: 1) Chemistry 2) Biology 3) Physics EXAM FORMAT Mark Weightage BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS Multiple Choice Questions 7 6 7 Structured Questions 10 30 10 2h Free Response Questions 10 10 10 Total 27 46 27 EXAM TOPICS BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS Sexual Reproduction in Humans Ecology Atoms, Molecules and Ions Chemical Formula and Equations Acid, Alkali, ph & Indicators Electricity Effects of Heat & its Transmission Light
History EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Source Based Questions A 15 Structured Essay Questions B 10 1h 10min Total Marks 25 Exam Topics Did the Japanese Occupation Change the Way People Viewed Singapore? Chapter 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 You are required to study the textbook, notes, workbook and worksheets given by your teachers. Geography EXAM FORMAT Total No. of Marks Section A: Data Response 10 Section B: Structured Question (2 questions) 30 1h 30min Total Marks 40 Exam Topics Housing Flooding You are required to study the textbook, notes, workbook and worksheets given by your teachers.
Literature EXAM FORMAT Section Total No. of Marks Emily of Emerald Hill 1) Passage-Based Question A 25 Unseen: Choose between 1 Poetry option or 1 Prose option B 25 1h 40mins 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 You are required to study the play, notes and worksheets given by your teachers. Art Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks Ink Illustration Drawing and shading on A4 Paper. An object for observation will be provided on the actual day. 100 1h 30 mins EOY Examination will contribute 50% of the overall score. The rest of the Art score will come from the coursework / class assignments. Design & Technology Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks 1) Robotics Programme There is no End-of-Year Examination for 100 No EOY Design and Technology (D&T). Paper 2) Metal Project 3) PL21 Project 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.
Food & Consumer Education Exam Topic Exam Format Total No. of Marks Project There is no End-of-Year Examination for Food and Consumer Education (FCE). 100 No EOY Paper The Project will contribute 50% of the overall score. The rest of the FCE score will come from class tests and assignments. Chinese Language Level / Stream Sec 2 Normal (A) 中二普通学术课程 Subject 华文试卷一 2 小时 Total Marks 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 : 记叙文和议论文 40 分 三题选做一题 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 ( 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 1.5 小时 Total Marks 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 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 2 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. Jawab hanya 1 soalan Soalan 3: Karangan berbentuk deskriptif Soalan 4: Karangan Ekspositori Soalan 5: Karangan Naratif Soalan 6: Karangan Naratif (Lengkapkan Cerita)
Level / Stream Sec 2 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 2 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 (80 சச ற கள ) ஆ ப ர வ 2. கட ட ர (130 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