MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL 2014 SEMESTER 2

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-1

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Genres / Situational Writing Type to revise Remark

English Language (1190)

1 70 m

1 hr 50 min

[Writing] Section A: Editing (10m) Section B: Situational Writing (30m) Section C: Free Writing (30m)

(A) Parts of Speech/ Classification of Errors (B) Proposal Report / Informal Letter / Formal letter / email (C) Narrative / Personal Recount / Expository

2 50 m

1 hr 50 min

[Reading Compre] Section A: Visual – Text (5m) Section B: Comprehension Text 1 (Narrative/Personal Recount)(20m) Section C: Comprehension Text 2 (Expository/Information)(25m)

**Visual Text **Comprehension Skills (such as literal, inferential, language for impact) **Summary

3 30 m

~ 45 min [Listening Compre] MCQ, Graphic organiser, flow chart, complete notes, mix and match

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Level: Sec 3 NA

A-2

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

中三快捷华文 Chinese

Language

1 2小时 写作：

一、实用文

（2题任选 1题，字数在 120 以上，占 20

分）

二、作文

（3题任选 1题，字数在 240 以上，占 40

分）

（一）实用文

- 私人电邮

- 公务电邮：投诉类和表扬类

（二）作文

- 记叙文

- 议论文

- 完成文章

*复习中一至中三所学写作技能

2 1小时 30

分钟

语文的理解和应用：

（一）综合填空（多项选择）

［10题，共 10 分］

（二）阅读理解一（多项选择）

［10题，共 20 分］

（三）阅读理解二（自由作答）

［8题，共 30分］

范围：

*复习中一至中三所学阅读技能

3 约 40分

钟

听力理解：

听录音，回答多项选择式的题目。

10 题，共占 20分

题型：

- 对话

- 语段

- 理解篇章

范围：

考查的内容包括日常会话、广告、说明、故

事、新闻报道等。

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-3

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Bahasa Melayu

1 2 jam Karangan [60 markah] Bahagian A (20 markah)

E-mel Tidak Formal

E-mel Tidak Formal Bahagian B (40 markah)

Deskriptif

Ekspositori

Naratif

Respons Bebas. Penulisan fungsional menggunakan format e-mel. Karangan harus sekurang-kurangnya 120 patah perkataan. Calon dikehendaki menulis respons kepada e-mel peribadi Berdasarkan maklumat yang diberikan, calon dikehendaki menulis e-mel formal. Sebagai contoh, kepada ruangan forum, untuk melaporkan insiden kepada pihak sekolah dan lain-lain lagi.

Penulisan Esei Karangan harus sekurang-kurangnya 240 patah perkataan.

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-4

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

2

1 jam

30 minit

Penggunaan Bahasa dan Pemahaman [70 markah] Bahagian A (30 markah) Penggunaan Bahasa

Pengimbuhan

Peribahasa

Golongan Kata Bahagian B (10 markah) Bahagian C (30 markah) Pemahaman 2

Respons bebas –awalan, akhiran, apitan FIB-Senarai peribahasa menengah 3 FIB-kata kerja, kata nama, kata adjektif, kata sendi nama

MCQ 1-2 teks pendek* *Berdasarkan bahan autentik. Sebagai contoh, iklan, brosur, poster, risalah, menu dan lain-lain lagi. Respons bebas 1 teks naratif

3 30 minit Kefahaman Mendengar [20 markah] MCQ Respons bebas 6 teks autentik termasuk 3 teks pendek; 1 soalan bagi setiap teks pendek

Mathematics (4042)

1

2

2h

2h

Answer ALL questions. Section 1: Structured Questions Section 2: Long questions (3 choose 2)

Book 3A: Chap 1: Indices Chap 2: More about Quadratic Equations Chap 3.1-3.2: Linear Inequalities Chap 4: Conditions of Congruence and Similarity Chap 5: Functions and Graphs Chap 6: Properties of Circles Book 3B:

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-5

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Chap 7: Trigonometry Chap 8: Application of Trigonometry Chap 9: Coordinate Geometry Book 1A & 1B: *Chp 2: Real Numbers *Chp 3: Approximiation & Estimation *Chp 4: Introduction to Algebra *Chp 5: Algebraic Manipulation *Chp 6: Simple Equations in One Unknown *Chap 7: Angles and Parallel Lines *Chap 8: Triangles and Polygons *Chap 12: Coordinates & Linear Functions *Chp 13: Simple Inequalities Book 2A & 2B: *Chap 2: Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions *Chap 3: Simple Algebraic Fractions *Chap 4: Quadratic Functions & Equations *Chap 5: Linear Equation In Two Variables *Chp 6: Quadratic Functions & Equations *Chap 7: Pythagoras’ Theorem *Pre-requisite lower secondary knowledge

Mathematics (4016)

*Students taking O level

Mathematics

1

2h

Answer ALL questions. Structure - Short questions (~ 20 questions) – 80 marks.

Book 3A: Chap 1: Indices Chap 2: More About Quadratic Equations Chap 3: Linear Inequalities Chap 4: Conditions of Congruence & Similarity Chap 5: Functions & Graphs Chap 6: Properties of Circles

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-6

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

2

2h

Answer ALL questions. Structure - Long questions (~10 questions) – 80 marks

Book 3B: Chap 7: Trigonometry Chap 8: Applications of Trigonometry Chap 9: Coordinate Geometry Chap 10: Arc Length and Sector Areas Chap 11: Quartiles and Percentiles Book 1A & 1B: *Chap 2: Real Numbers *Chap 3: Approximation & Estimation *Chap 4: Introduction to Algebra *Chap 5: Algebraic Manipulation *Chap 6: Simple Equations In One Unknown *Chap 7: Angles and Parallel Lines *Chap 8: Triangles and Polygons *Chap 12: Coordinates & Linear Functions *Chap 13: Simple Inequalities *Chap 16: Data Handling Book 2A & 2B: *Chap 2: Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions. *Chap 3: Simple Algebraic Fractions *Chap 4: Congruence & Similarity *Chap 5: Linear Equations In Two Unknowns *Chap 6: Quadratic Functions & Equations *Chap 7: Pythagoras’ Theorem *Chap 10: Data Analysis *pre-requisite knowledge learnt in lower secondary

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-7

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Additional Mathematics

(4044)

1 1h 45min 70 marks - there will be 13-15 questions of varying marks and lengths. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.

Marshall Cavendish Additional Math 360 textbook Chap 1 Equations & Inequalities Chap 2.1 Surds Chap 2.2 Indices Chap 2.3 Equations Involving Indices Chap 3.1 Polynomials & Identities Chap 3.2 Division of Polynomials Chap 3.3 Remainder Theorem Chap 3.4 Factor Theorem Chap 3.5 Cubic Polynomials & Equations Chap 5 Binomial Theorem Chap 6 Points, Lines & Shapes Chap 11 Trigo Functions Chap 12 Simple Trigo Identities & Equations Chap 13 Further Trigo Identities

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-8

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Science (Chemistry)

3&4

1h 15 min

Section A (20 marks) – Multiple Choice Questions Section B (14 marks) – Structured Questions Section C (16 marks) – Longer Structure Questions

(3 Qs, answer any 2)

Ch 2 – Appropriate use of apparatus or equipment such as burette, pipette, electronic balance and stopwatch for measurement Ch 1 – Kinetic Particle Theory Ch 3 – Separation & Purification Ch 4 – Elements, Mixtures & Compounds Ch 5 & 6 – Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding Ch 7 – Chemical formulae & Writing chemical equations Ch 8 & 9 – Mole calculations Ch 10 & 11 – Acids, Bases & Preparation of Salts Ch 14 – The Periodic Table

Calculator for mole questions

Science (Physics) 1 & 2

1h 15 min

Section A (20 marks) – Multiple Choice Questions Section B (14 marks) – Structured Questions

Section C (16 marks) – Longer Structured Questions

Chapter 1: Measurement Chapter 2: Kinematics Chapter 3: Dynamics Chapter 4: Mass, Weight and Density Chapter 5: Turning Effect of Forces Chapter 6: Pressure Chapter 7: Energy, Work and Power Chapter 8: Kinetic Model of Matter Chapter 9: Transfer of Thermal Energy Chapter 10: Thermal Properties of Matter Chapter 11: General Wave Properties Chapter 12: Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter 13: Sound

Calculator is required in

SA2 2B pencil also required for MCQ OTAS

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-9

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Social Studies

1 1h 45min Section A Source-Based Case Study: 5 sub-questions [35m] testing on the following skills:

- Inference - Purpose - Comparison - Reliability / Usefulness

Section B Structured-Essay Questions:

Part (a): Constructing an explanation of a given factor of a topic/an issue [5m]

Part (b): Constructing explanations of 2 other factors of the same topic/issue as in part (a) and making judgement on the relative importance of the 2 chosen factors [10m]

Source-Based Case Study can be set on the following themes: Understanding Governance

- Population growth

Managing Peace & Security - Causes of conflicts

Questions may be based on a decontextualized source based case study. Structured-Essay Questions can be set on any of the following topics: Bonding Singapore

- Challenges of a multi-ethnic society - Managing diversity

Managing Peace & Security

- Causes of conflicts - Deterrence

Geography Elective (2194)

2 1h 40min Section A Compulsory Field Investigation - 5 sub questions [13m] Section B Structured Questions: Part (a) construct explanation and application of geographical knowledge to maps, tables, graph, diagrams and drawing [4m] Part (b): evaluate, construct and make

Section A (13m) Geographical Investigation on Weather and climate Section B (12m) Weather and Climate

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-10

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

judgement of geographical events and issues [8m] Section C Structured Questions: Part (a)-(d) construct explanation and application of geographical knowledge to maps, tables, graph, diagrams and drawing [17m] Part (e): evaluate, construct and make judgement of geographical events and issues [8m]

Section C (25m) Weather and Climate Plate Tectonics

History Elective (2194)

3 1h 40min Section A: Source-Based Case Study [30m] 5 sub questions Section B: Structured-Essay Question [20m] 1 compulsory question The question comprises 2 sub questions -Part (a) ability to describe events and/or issues [8m] -Part (b) construct an extended explanation of events and/or issues [12m]

Source-Based Case Study can be set on any of the 2 topics: - Case Study of Communist Russia - Case study of Nazi Germany Structured-Essay Question can be set on any of the following topics: - Impact of World War I in Europe - Case Study of Communist Russia - Case study of Nazi Germany

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-11

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Design & Technology

(7051)

1 2 hours Theory Paper: (40%) Part A: Design Part B: Technology (Structures, Mechanism and Electronics)

Chapters: 5.2: Techniques for Identifying People’s Needs 5.4: Design Consideration and Constraints 5.6: Design Specification 6.2: Generating Ideas for Solving the Problem. 6.3: Techniques for Generating Ideas 8.1: Importance of Evaluation 8.3: Evaluating Your Design Ideas 8.4: Evaluating Your Design Solutions 8.6: Making Decisions 9.1: Design Elements 9.2: Design Principles 9.5: Working Drawings (Dimensioning and Orthographic Projection) 10: Ergonomics and Anthropometery 11: Design Journal 12: Structures 13: Mechanism 14: Basic Electricity and Electronics

- Deadline: Term 4 Week 2

Coursework: 60% Lamp project

- Production Schedule - Flow Chart - Parts Drawing - Ergonomics and Anthropometry

Drawing of Working Process

Skills / Chapters that will be covered: 1) Marking out 2) Cutting 3) Vacuum Forming 4) Soldering 5) Dimensioning

Presenting of Development Documents

Level: Sec 3 NA

A-12

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Art & Design (6123)

2 -

3 hr

100% based on: 1. Preparatory work Students will be given question paper 3 weeks prior to the art exam date and will be asked to produce prepare 5 (A3) preparatory pages of drawings 2. Final work

3 hr drawing/ painting paper based on preparatory work

To be submitted with Final Artwork on day of Art Exam

Students will be given 6 different themes to choose from.

Art & Design (6123)

Food & Nutrition (6087)

1 2 hours Theory: 100m (60%)

Section A: Short-answer type question [25m]

Section B:Structured type question [30m] Section C:Open-ended type question [45m]

Chapt 1: Energy Chapt 2: Meal Planning Chapt 5: Cereals Chapt 6: Fats Chapt 10: Vitamins Chapt 11: Minerals Chapt 12: Water & dietary fibre Chapt 13: Fruits & Vegetables

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2 Deadline: T4W1

Coursework: 100m (40%)

TA /10m

IG /12m

INV /10m

IS /12m

DM /10m

P /10m

Org /8m

Manipulation /8m

Product /8m Evaluation /12m

Task Question: Carbohydrate is an important source of energy in our diet. Investigate the effect of heat on a carbohydrate food and illustrate the inclusion of a variety of carbohydrate food in a well-balanced diet.

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Level: Sec 3 NA

A-13

Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Topics/Chapters tested Remark

Principles of Accounts

(7088)

1

2

1hr

1hr 30 min

Paper 1 - 4 Structured Questions. Answer all (40 marks) Paper 2 - Consisting of 1 Income Statement and Balance Sheet long question; 2 to 3 structured questions. (60 marks)

Ch 1 – Introduction to Accounting Ch 2 – The Accounting Information System Ch 3 – Accounting Elements Ch 4 – The concept of Double Entry System Ch 5 – Special Journals Ch 6 – Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Ch 7 – Bank Reconciliation Ch 8 – Trial Balance Ch 9 – Income Statement Ch 10 – Balance Sheet Ch 11 – Prepayments and Accruals

Approved Calculators allowed