sec 3 express syllabus coverage for year-end examination
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Zhenghua Secondary School
Sec 3 Express
Syllabus Coverage for Year-End Examination 2021
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1 Paper 1: Writing
Section A: Editing – Grammar
Section A: Situational Writing
Section B: Continuous Writing (Argumentative,
discursive, reflective exposition, descriptive
exposition)
Duration of Examination = 1hr 50mins
10 marks
30 marks
30 marks
Total= 70 marks (35%)
2 Paper 2: Comprehension
Section A: Visual Text – structured questions
Section A: Narrative text – structured questions
Section B: Non-narrative text- structured questions
and summary
Duration of Examination = 1hr 50mins
5 marks
20 marks
25 marks
Total= 50 marks (35%)
3 Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
Skills assessed: Listening for main ideas, details and inference Section A: Multiple choice questions, matching and fill in the blanks Section B: Structured questions Duration of Examination = 50mins
24 marks
6 marks
Total = 30 marks (10%)
4 Paper 4: Oral Communication
The two parts in this paper are thematically linked.
Part 1: Reading Aloud
Part 2: Spoken Interaction
Duration of Examination= About 20 mins (including 10 mins of preparation time)
10 marks
20 marks
Total = 30 marks (20%)
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CHINESE LANGUAGE 快捷华文
测试 项目 必答
题数
分数 分数
比例
附注
1 试卷(一)
2 小时
作文
情境作文
论说文 – 看法题
材料作文 – 如何题
1 40 技能考查参照课
本单元学习单
三选一
实用文
私人电邮
分享经验
公务电邮
反映
建议
1 20 二选一
总
60 30%
2 试卷(二)
1 小时 30 分
钟
综合填空
10 10
理解测验 10 20 技能考查参照课
本单元学习单
理解问答
10
40
技能考查参照课
本单元学习单
总
70
35%
3 听力考试 选择题
10 20 10%
4 口试 朗读短文
1 10
会话
1 40
总
50 25%
总分
200
100%
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HIGHER CHINESE LANGUAGE 高级华文
测试 项目 必答
题数
分数
分数
比例
附注
1 试卷(一)
2 小时
作文
情境作文
论说文
新闻看法
1 60 技能考查参照课本单
元学习单
实用文
私人电邮
发表言论
1 20 私人电邮-提供意见
总 80 40%
2 试卷(二)
1 小时 45 分
钟
词语/成语填空 10 15 下冊词语
课外成语
短文填充 5 10
病句改正 5 10
阅读理解一 5 10 技能考查参照课本单
元学习单
阅读理解二 8 33 技能考查参照课本单
元学习单
片段缩写 1 12 *根据会考形式
总
90
45%
3
口试 口头报告 20
讨论 20
总 40 15%
总分
210
100%
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*CHINESE LANGUAGE B 华文 B
测试 项目 必答
题数
分数 分数比例 附注
1 试卷(一)
50 分钟
作文/实用文
看图作文
私人电邮
1 20 20% 选一
2 试卷(二)
语文应用
词语
虚词
10 10
1 小时 阅读理解一 5 10
阅读理解二 5 10
总 30 30%
3 听力考试 选择题 10 20 20%
4 口试
朗读短文 10
会话 20
总 30 30%
总分 100 100%
*Express Syllabus
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MALAY LANGUAGE / BAHASA MELAYU
Kertas Komponen Markah /
Timbangan
Catatan
1 Bahagian A: E-mel
Calon dikehendaki menjawab satu soalan
daripada:
a) E-mel tidak rasmi
b) E-mel rasmi
20 Kamus Dewan
boleh digunakan
Masa
peperiksaan:
2 jam Bahagian B: Karangan
Calon dikehendaki menjawab satu soalan
daripada 3 karangan jenis:
a) Deskriptif
b) Ekspositori
c) Naratif
40
Jumlah 60 (30%)
2 Bahagian A1: Imbuhan 10 Kamus Dewan
tidak boleh
digunakan.
Masa
peperiksaan:
1 jam 30 minit
Bahagian A2: Peribahasa 10
Bahagian A3: Melengkapkan Teks 10
Bahagian B: Grafik Stimulus 10
Bahagian C: Kefahaman 30
Jumlah 70 (35%)
3 Kefahaman Mendengar 20 (10%) Masa
peperiksaan:
30 minit
4 Lisan
Calon dikehendaki membaca lantang petikan
karangan yang dipaparkan pada skrin
computer.
Calon dikehendaki menonton video pendek
(55-60 saat) dan berbual dengan pemeriksa
lisan berdasarkan tema video yang telah
ditontoni.
10
40
Jumlah 50 (25%)
Jumlah 200 (100%)
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PURE PHYSICS
Duration of Examination: Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
1 Measurement
Paper 1 (40 marks) Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (30 marks)
Long Structured Questions
Total: 120 marks
2 Kinematics
3 Forces
4 Mass Weight and Density
5 Turning effects of Forces
6 Energy, Work and Power
7 Pressure
8 Temperature
9 Kinetic Model of Matter
10 Transfer of Thermal Energy
11 Thermal Properties of Matter
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PURE CHEMISTRY
Duration of Examination: Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
1 Measurement and Experimental Techniques Paper 1 (40 marks) Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (30 marks)
Long Structured Questions
Total: 120 marks
2 Separation and Purification
3 Kinetic Particle Theory
4 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
5 Atomic Structure
6 Ionic Bonding
7 Covalent and Metallic Bonding
8 Writing Chemical Equations
9 Acids and Bases
10 Mole Concept
11 Chemical Calculations
12 Salts
13 The Periodic Table
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PURE BIOLOGY
Duration of Examination: Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
1 Cells
Paper 1 (40 marks) Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2
Section A (50 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (30 marks)
Long Structured Questions
Total: 120 marks
2 Movement of Substances
3 Nutrients
4 Enzymes
5 Nutrition in Humans
6 Nutrition in Plants
7 Transport in Humans
8 Transport in Plants
9 Respiration in Humans
10 Excretion in Humans
11 Homeostasis
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SCIENCE (Physics, Chemistry)
Duration of Examination: Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2/3: 1 hour 15 minutes
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
Physics
Paper 1 (40 marks)
Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 2 (Physics)
Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (20 marks)
Free Response Questions Choose 2 out of 3 questions
[note: Only the first two questions are assessed if all 3
questions are attempted]
Paper 3 (Chemistry)
Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (20 marks)
Free Response Questions Choose 2 out of 3 questions
[note: Only the first two questions are assessed if all 3
questions are attempted]
Total: 170 marks
1 Measurement
2 Kinematics
3 Forces and Pressure
4 Mass Weight and Density
5 Turning effects of Forces
6 Energy, Work and Power
7 Kinetic Particle Theory
8 Transfer of Thermal Energy
9 Thermal Properties of Matter
Chemistry
1 Measurement and Experimental Techniques
2 Kinetic Particle Theory
3 Separation and Purification
4 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
5 Atomic Structure
6 Ionic Bonding
7 Covalent Bonding
8 Writing Chemical Equations
9 Acids & Bases
10 The Mole
11 Chemical Calculations (exclude limiting reactants)
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SCIENCE (Chemistry, Biology)
Duration of Examination: Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 3/4: 1 hour 15 minutes
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
Chemistry
Paper 1 (40 marks)
Multiple Choice Questions
Paper 3 (Chemistry)
Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (20 marks)
Free Response Questions Choose 2 out of 3 questions
[note: Only the first two questions are assessed if all 3
questions are attempted]
1 Measurement and Experimental Techniques
2 Kinetic Particle Theory
3 Separation and Purification
4 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
5 Atomic Structure
6 Ionic Bonding
7 Covalent Bonding
8 Writing Chemical Equations
9 Acids & Bases
10 The Mole
11 Chemical Calculations (exclude limiting reactants)
Biology Paper 4 (Biology)
Section A (45 marks) Structured Questions
Section B (20 marks)
Free Response Questions Choose 2 out of 3 questions
[note: Only the first two questions are assessed if all 3
questions are attempted]
Total: 170 marks
1 Cell
2 Movement of Substances
3 Nutrients
4 Enzymes
5 Nutrition in Humans
6 Nutrition in Plants
7 Transport in Humans
8 Transport in Plants
9 Respiration in Humans
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MATHEMATICS
Duration of Examination: 2 hours (Paper 1) & 2 hours and 30 minutes (Paper 2)
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1 (Includes all Secondary 1 & 2 Topics)
Paper 1: 80 marks (50%)
Calculators Allowed
Paper 2: 100 marks (50%)
Calculators Allowed
2 Quadratic Equations and Functions
3 Indices and Standard Form
4 Linear Inequalities
5 Coordinate Geometry
6 Graphs of Functions and Graphical Solution (Include
distance and speed time graph)
7 Further Trigonometry (sine rule, cosine rule, area of
triangle and obtuse angles)
8 Applications of Trigonometry (Angles of elevation and
depression, 3D problems)
9 Matrices
10 Arc length, area of sector and radian measure
11 Geometrical Properties of Circles
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ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes (Paper 1) & 2 hours and 15 minutes
(Paper 2)
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1 Chapter 1: Quadratic Functions
Paper 1: 90 marks (50%)
Calculators Allowed
Paper 2: 90 marks (50%)
Calculators Allowed
2 Chapter 2: Equations and Inequalities
3 Chapter 3: Surds
4 Chapter 4: Polynomials, Cubic Equations and Partial
Fractions
5 Chapter 5: Binomial Theorem and its Applications
6 Chapter 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
7 Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry
8 Chapter 8: Linear Law
9 Chapter 9: Trigonometric Functions and Graphs
10 Chapter 10: Trigonometric Equations and Identities
(exclude Double Angle Formulae, Proving of Identities &
R-Formulae)
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HUMANITIES (Social Studies / Geography)
Duration of Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (Social Studies); 1 hour 40 minutes (Geography)
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
Social Studies
Section A Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Section B Structured-Response Question (15 marks) Total mark is 50.
1 Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and
Governance
Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?
Chapter 2: How do we decide what is good for society?
Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?
2 Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
Chapter 4: What is diversity?
Chapter 5: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?
Chapter 6: What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?
Geography Section A Field Study– Geographical Skills and Investigations (13 marks) Section B Structured Questions (12 marks) Section C Structured Essay Questions (25 marks) Total is 50 marks
1 Topic: Living with Tectonic Hazards
Gateway 1: Why are some areas more prone to tectonic hazards?
Gateway 2: What landforms and associated tectonic phenomena are found at plate boundaries?
2 Topic 2: Variable Weather and Changing Climate
Gateway 1: Why do different places experience different weather and climate?
Gateway 2: What is happening to the Earth’s climate?
3 Topic 3: Geographical Skills and Investigations
Gateway 2: Geographical data and techniques (Graphs)
Gateway 3: Geographical investigations
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HUMANITIES (Social Studies / History)
Duration of Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (Social Studies); 1 hour 40 minutes (History)
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
Social Studies
Section A Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Section B Structured-Response Question (15 marks) Total mark is 50.
1 Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and
Governance
Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?
Chapter 2: How do we decide what is good for society?
Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?
2 Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
Chapter 4: What is diversity?
Chapter 5: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?
Chapter 6: What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?
History Section A Source-Based Case Study (30 marks) Section B Structured Essay Question (20 marks) Total mark is 50.
1 Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4
Impact of World War I in Europe, Stalin’s Soviet Union, Hitler’s Germany, Outbreak of World War II in Europe.
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HUMANITIES (Social Studies/ Literature)
Duration of Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (Social Studies); 1 hour 40 minutes (Literature)
S/N Topics Format/ Weightings
Social Studies
Section A Source-Based Case Study (35 marks) Section B Structured-Response Question (15 marks) Total mark is 50.
1 Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and
Governance
Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?
Chapter 2: How do we decide what is good for society?
Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?
2 Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
Chapter 4: What is diversity?
Chapter 5: Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?
Chapter 6: What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?
Literature Section A Set-text Question (Essay OR Passage Based) (25 marks) Section B Unseen Poetry Question (25 marks) Total: 50 marks (50%)
1. Prose: Fahrenheit 451
2. Unseen Poetry
Scope of Assessment:
Personal response
Understanding and application of 5 Areas of Study as outlined below:
Plot Setting & Atmosphere Characterisation Theme Style
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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS
Duration of Examination: 3 hours (paper 1: 1 hour; paper 2: 2 hours)
S/N Topics Format /
Weightings
1 Chapter 5 Financial Statements (With adjustments)
Chapter 6 Revenue and Other Income
Chapter 7 Cost of Sales and other Expenses
Chapter 8 Cash
Chapter 9 Inventories
Chapter 10 Trade receivables
Chapter 12 Trade Payables
Paper 1
40 marks
Answer all
questions
Paper 2
60 marks
Answer all
questions
Total 100 marks
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DESIGN & TECNOLOGY
Duration of Examination: 2 hours
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1 Candidates are to answer all questions. The questions will be design-centric. Question 1 requires knowledge application of Design. Question 2 and 3 require knowledge application of Technology, specifically mechanisms and electronics.
80 marks (40%)
Candidates are to answer all questions.
Question 1: 30 out of 80 marks Question 2 – 3: 50 out of 80
marks
2 Design Project (Coursework) 60 marks =60%
Total 100%
ART
Duration of Examination: 3 hours
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Investigation and Interpretation of Theme
Exploration and Development of Ideas
Aesthetic Qualities
Technical Skills
Personal Response
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
Total 100%
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NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
Duration of Examination: 2 hours
S/N Topics Format / Weightings
1 Chapter 1: Proteins
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Chapter 3: Fats
Chapter 4: Vitamins
Chapter 5: Minerals
Chapter 6: Water and Dietary Fibre
Chapter 7: Diet and Health Problems
Chapter 8: Diet and Meal Planning
Chapter 9: Meal Analysis
Chapter 11: Preparation and Cooking of Food
Chapter 12: Methods of Cooking
Chapter 13: Reactions in Food during Prep and
Cooking
Chapter 14: Sensory Evaluation of Food
Chapter 15: Food Safety
100 marks (40%)
Section A: 15 marks
(MCQ)
Section B : 55 marks
Short answer type and
Data-response questions
Section C : 30 marks
2 open-ended questions
2 Coursework (20-25 pages)
Research
Decision Making
Investigation (Plan/Conduct/Apply)
Planning of 3 dishes
Execution
Evaluation
80 marks (60%)
10m
8m
22m
8m
24m
8m