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SECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC

SUBJECT EXAM FORMAT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Paper 1: Writing (1 hour 50 minutes) Section A: Editing (10 marks) Candidates to identify and edit grammatical errors in a short written text. Section B: Situational Writing (30 marks) Candidates write 180–250 words on a given situation which will involve viewing of a visual text. Section C: Continuous Writing (30 marks) Candidates write 250–400 words on one of four topics set. Paper 2: Comprehension (1 hour 50 minutes) Section A: Visual Text Comprehension (5 marks) Candidates respond to questions based on Text 1, a visual text. Section B: Narrative Comprehension (20 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of questions based on Text 2 which is a narrative or a recount. Section C: Non-Narrative Comprehension (25 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of questions based on Text 3, a non-narrative text, and write an 80-word response to a summary writing task. Paper 3: Listening (About 45 minutes) Section A (24 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks based on a number of audio recordings which the candidates will hear twice. Section B (6 marks) Candidates listen to an audio recording and do a simple note-taking exercise. Candidates will hear the recording only once. This component will be conducted during curriculum time in September 2018. Paper 4: E-Oral Communication (About 20 minutes including 10 minutes of preparation time) The two parts in this paper are thematically linked. Section A: Reading Aloud (10 marks) Candidates read aloud a short text. Section B: Spoken Interaction (20 marks)

Candidates engage in a discussion with the examiners on a topic based on a video stimulus. This component will be conducted in September 2018 after school curriculum hours

MOTHER TONGUE

CHINESE LANGUAGE

试卷一：这份试卷包括实用文和作文两部分。考生在写作时，可以使用考评局规定的词

典。

Paper 1: 60 marks Duration: 2hr

● 第一部分：实用文

(Email Writing (20 marks))

○ 考生必须写一个电子邮件，字数在150 以上。考生可以根据所提供的一个

电邮内容写一个电邮，或者根据所提供的材料，写一个电邮

● 第二部分：作文

(Composition (40 marks))

○ 考生可以从三道题目中任选一题，字数在300 以上。考查的文体包括记叙

文、说明文、议论文或完成文章。

试卷二：语文理解与应用

Paper 2: 60 marks Duration: 1 hr 30 min

这份试卷考查的项目包括：

● 第一部分：综合填空 (Cloze Passage)

○ 考生根据所提供的短文内容和上下文的意思，选出正确的答案。

● 第二部分：阅读理解（一）(Comprehension (Multiple Choice Questions))

○ 考生根据所提供的3至4个短文的内容，选出正确的答案。

● 第三部分：阅读理解（二）(Comprehension (Open Ended))

○ 考生根据所提供的2至3个短文的内容回答问题。

试卷三：口试 （term 4)

Paper 3: 60 Marks Duration: 10 - 15 mins

在考试前，考生会有10分钟的时间默读短文和准备看视频说话。

● 第一部分：朗读短文 (Reading Aloud – Passage)

○ 考生必须朗读一个短文。

● 第二部分：会话 (Conversation)

○ 考生针对所提供的视频谈谈自己的感受或看法。

试卷三：听力理解 (Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 20 marks)

Duration: 30 mins

这份试卷包括两部分，共有10道选择题。考生先听录音，然后回答问题。

● 第一部分

○ 包括三个极短对话或语段

( 3 Conversation Passages) ● 第二部分

○ 包括三个理解篇章，考查的内容包括：日常会话、广告、说明、故事、新闻报道等。

(3 Comprehension Passages)

华文B

CHINESE B (1153)

试卷一：写作 (20 m)

Duration: 50 mins

这份试卷包括写电子邮件（电邮）和看图作文。考生可以从 两道试题中任选一题，字数在

150 以上。考生可以根据所提 供的一个电邮内容写一个回复电邮，也可以根据所提供的图

画，结合个人的想法，写一篇短文。考生在写作时，可以使 用考评局规定的词典。 (从 2014

年起，考生将以拼音输入法在电脑上进行写作。)

试卷二：语文理解与应用 (30m)

Duration: 1 hr

这份试卷考查的项目包括：语文应用、阅读理解（一）和阅读理解（二）， 共有 20 道选

择题。

试卷三：口试 ( 30m)

在考试前，考生会有10分钟的时间默读短文和准备看视频说话。

● 第一部分：朗读短文

● (Reading Aloud – Passage)

○ 考生必须朗读一个短文。

● 第二部分：会话 (Conversation)

○ 考生针对所提供的视频谈谈自己的感受或看法。

试卷三：听力理解 (20m)

Duration: 30 mins

这份试卷包括两部分，共有10道选择题。考生先听录音，然后回答问

题。

● 第一部分

○ 包括三个极短对话或语段

( 3 Conversation Passages)

● 第二部分

○ 包括三个理解篇章，考查的内容包括：日常会话、广告、说明、故事、新

闻报道等。

(3 Comprehension Passages)

Paper 1: Composition (60 Marks)

Duration: 2 hours

Bahagian A (20 marks)

• E-mel tidak Rasmi /Emel Rasmi

Bahagian B (40 marks)

o penulisan esei- deskriptif, naratif, ekspositori

Paper 2: Language and Comprehension (60 marks)

Duration: 1hr 30 mins

Bahagian A: Penggunaan Bahasa (20marks)

● Imbuhan

● Peribahasa

● Melengkapkan teks

Bahagian B: (10 marks)

• Pemahaman MCQ

Bahagian C: (30 marks)

• Pemahaman Subjektif- 1 teks naratif

Paper 3 (20 marks)

Kefahaman Mendengar (20 marks)

Duration: 30 mins

• 10 items - MCQ

Oral (60 marks)- term 4

Duration: 20 mins

• Bacaan Lantang (20 marks)

• Perbualan berdasarkan video (40 marks)

SUBJECT EXAM FORMAT TOPICS TESTED

MATHEMATICS (NA)

P1 (1 h) 50 marks, 50%, Short answer questions testing more on fundamental skills and concepts. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed.

P2 (1h 30 min) 50 marks, 50%

Questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed. Both papers will have questions testing candidates abilities to: -organise and analyse data and information; formulae and solve problems; including those in real-world contexts, by selecting and applying appropriate techniques of solution; interpret mathematical results -solve higher order thinking problems; make inferences; write mathematical explanation and arguments

Paper 1

Chapter 1 - Indices and standard form

Chapter 2 - Algebraic Manipulations

Chapter 3 - Quadratic Equations

Chapter 4 -Congruence and Similarity

Chapter 5 -Coordinate Geometry Chapter 6 - Trigometric Ratios of Acute Angles Chapter 7- Sine Rule and Cosine Rule Chapter 8 - Graphs of Quadratic Functions Chapter 9 - Graphs of Power Functions and Exponential Functions. Map Scales Mathematics in Real life situations Paper 2

Chapter 1 - Indices and standard form

Chapter 2 - Algebraic Manipulations

Chapter 3 - Quadratic Equations

Chapter 4 -Congruence and Similarity

Chapter 5 -Coordinate Geometry

Chapter 6 -Trigonometric Ratios of Acute Angles Chapter 7- Sine Rule and Cosine Rule Chapter 8 - Graphs of Quadratic Functions Chapter 9 - Graphs of Power Functions and Exponential Functions. Mathematics in Real life situations

MATHEMATICS (O)

P1 (1 h) 50 marks, 50%, Short answer questions testing more on fundamental skills and concepts. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed. P2 (1h 30 min) 50 marks, 50%

Questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed.

Both papers: Chapter 1-10 of Sec 3A and 3B textbook, no lower sec topics

Combined Science (Physics

/Chemistry)

Science (Physics) Paper 1 (20 marks) : 20 Multiple Choice Questions

Paper 2 Section A (25 marks) : Structured questions of variable mark value

Section B (20 marks) : Choose two out of three questions, each carries 10 marks.

Total: 65 marks

Duration of paper: 1 h 30 min

Calculator is allowed

Chapter 1: Measurement, Chapter 2: Kinematics, Chapter 3: Forces and Pressure, Chapter 4: Mass, Weight & Density, Chapter 10: Waves, Chapter 11: Electromagnetic

Waves, Chapter 12: Sound

Science (Chemistry) Paper 3 (20 marks) : 20 Multiple Choice Questions

Paper 4 Section A (25 marks) : Structured Questions of variable mark range

Section B (20 marks): Choose two out of three questions, each carries 10 marks Total: 65 marks

Ch 1: Kinetic Particle Theory Ch 2: Measurements and Experimental Techniques Ch 3: Separation and Purification Ch 4: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Ch 5: Atomic Structure Ch 6: Chemical Bonding Ch 7: Writing Chemical Equations Ch 8: Chemical Calculations Ch 9: Acids and Bases

Duration of paper: 1 h 30 min

Calculator is allowed

HUMANITIES

SOCIAL STUDIES

Section A (29m): Source-Based Questions ● 1 Inference Question ● 1 Comparison Question ● 1 Surprise Question ● 1 Study all sources Question

Section B (15m): Structured Response Questions ● SRQ (a) - 1 reason ● SRQ (b) - 2 factors

Total marks: 44 marks

Total duration: 1hr 35 min

Issue 1: Working for the Good of Society - Whose Responsibility is it? Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my country?

Chapter 2: How do we decide on what is good for society?

Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society?

Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society - Is Harmony Achievable? 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 One question on Geographical Investigation will be set on the following topic:

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate Section B Structured Questions will be set on the following topics:

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate - Living with Tectonic Hazards

(Students are required to answer one 6 marks open-ended question on Living with Tectonic Hazards) Total marks: 42 Marks Total duration: 1hr 30 Min

1. Variable Weather and Changing Climate (Page 72 – 121 in Phy. Geog Textbook) 2. Living with Tectonic Hazards (Page 4 – 47 in Phy. Geog Textbook) 3. Geographical Investigations (Page 166 – 177 in Phy. Geog Textbook)

HISTORY Total marks: 44m Time: 1 hr 30 mins Section A - Source-Based Questions (24m)

● One inference question

Chapter 1: Impact of WW1 in Europe Treaty of Versailles League of Nations Chapter 2: Stalin’s Soviet Union Rise of Stalin Impact of Stalin’s Rule

● One inference question (purpose) ● One comparison question ● One assertion question (Study all sources)

Section B - Structured-Essay Questions (24m)

● One describe question (8m) ● One explanation question (12m)

Chapter 3: Hitler’s Germany Rise of Hitler Impact of Hitler’s rule Chapter 4: Outbreak of WW2 in Europe Hitler’s expansionist policy Appeasement policy

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS

Paper 1 (40 m) 1 hour Answer all the questions in the question papers. Paper 2 (60 m) 2 hours Answer all questions on the multi-column papers. Total marks: 100m Total duration: 1 + 2 hrs = 3 hrs

Ch 1 - Introduction to Accounting Ch 2 & 5 - Source Docs, Journals Ch 3 - Elements of FS and Accounting equation Ch 4 - Double Entry and Ledger a/c Ch 7 - Bank reconciliation Ch 8 - Trial Balance Ch 9 - Income Statement Ch 10 - Balance sheet Ch 13 - Non-current assets Ch 14 - Trade receivables and allowance for impairment on trade receivables

ART

Duration for paper : 3 hours (100 Marks) Paper: drawing and painting (100%) Questions given three weeks before exam date. Preparatory Boards - 40% 3-5 A3 pages of 3-4 drawings each Question paper given 3 weeks before exam date

Final Artwork - 60% A3 artwork done in 3 hours

6 questions given, students choose one.

1. Among the Trees 2. Sea Crustaceans 3. Bouquet 4. My Self – Portrait, my

identity 5. Nature 6. Family Ties

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 3NA 7054

Duration For Paper 1: 1h 30 mins (70 marks) Paper 1 (Written) - 30% Part A - Answer all questions (Design Section) Part B - Answer any two out of three questions (Technology Section) Paper 2 (Coursework) - 70% - Design Journal - Artefact

Part A CH 4 Research CH 5 Definition of Needs CH 6 Generating & Developing Ideas CH 7 Realisation Plan CH 9 Design Communication Part B CH 12 - Structures CH 13 - Mechanism CH 14- Electronics

Food & Nutrition

Coursework (60%) - On going throughout Sem 2

Task Analysis 6 Research 8

Decision Making 8 Planning 8 Execution 24 Evaluation 6

Total 60

Written Paper (40%) Section A - Short Answer Questions 20m Section B - Data-Response Questions 28m Section C - Open-ended type Questions 32m