END OF YEAR EXPRESS 1 BVSS/EOY/2018/FORMAT AND TOPICS/SEC 1 EXPRESS

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1 1 EXPRESS SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS/SKILLS English Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 50 min Section A: Editing (10 It is a given text of continuous prose of not more than 250 words, candidates identify and then edit grammatical errors by writing the corrections in the spaces provided. Errors in punctuation and spelling will not be tested in this section. Section B: Situational Writing (30 Candidates write a text of words based on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual text. Candidates are required to write the text (eg, an , a letter, a report and a speech) to suit the purpose, audience and context. Section C: Continuous Writing (30 Candidates choose one out of the four topics to write a text of words in continuous prose. The topics set may cover different types of texts (eg, recount and exposition). Duration: 1 hr 50 min Section A: Visual Text (5 This section contains Text 1 which will include visuals. Based on the visual text, candidates are required to answer a variety of questions testing comprehension, and on the use of visuals as well as the use of language for impact. Section B: Comprehension (20 This section contains Text 2, which is narrative in nature, based on which candidates are to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Section C: Comprehension and Summary (25 This section contains Text 3, which is non-narrative in nature, based on which candidates are required to answer questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context and the use of language for impact. Candidates are also required to write a summary of about 80 words (excluding the introductory words that will be provided). Paper 3 (10%) Duration: approx 45 mins Listening Comprehension Section A (24 Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks that will assess a range of listening skills. The audio tests, which will consist of a variety of types of texts, eg, narrative, recount, exposition and information texts, may come with visuals where appropriate. A variety of question types, eg, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false/not stated, and filling in a graphic organiser, may be set. Section B (6 Candidates listen to an informational text and complete a simple notetaking task. Paper 4 (10%) Marks: 10 Oral Communication Part 1: Reading Aloud (10 Candidates read aloud a short text bearing in mind the purpose, audience and context. A short instruction will guide candidates on the context in which the given text is to be read aloud. The text may be a short narrative, news report, speech or an announcement, or a mixture of types and forms. Candidates are assessed on their ability to accurately pronounce and clearly articulate the words in the text, and read fluently and expressively, showing an awareness of purpose, audience and context. 1

2 Higher Chinese Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 45 mins Paper 3 Oral (20%) Section 1: Functional Writing: , Blog, Online Forum (20 (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Expository and Narrative (40 (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze Passage, Grammar (20 Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 Section 3: Comprehension 2, 10 questions (Open-ended) (38 Section 4: Summary (12 Section 1: Oral Presentation based on Video Stimulus (20 Section 2: Spoken Interaction based Presentation (20 Chinese Paper 1 (30%) Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Paper 3 Oral (25%) Comprehension (10%) Higher Malay Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 45 mins Paper 3 Oral (20%) Malay Paper 1 (30%) Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Section 1: Functional Writing: (20 (choose 1 out of 2 questions) Section 2: Essay Writing: Argumentative, Expository and Narrative (40 (choose 1 out of 3 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze Passage, 10 questions (MCQ) (10 Section 2: Comprehension 1, 10 questions (MCQ) (20 Section 3: Comprehension 2, 10 questions (Open-ended) (40 Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 Listening Comprehension (20 10 multiple choice questions Functional Writing (20 Essay Writing (60 Cloze Passage (10 Editing (10 Idioms (10 Objective and Subjective Comprehension (38 Summary (12 Oral Presentation (20 Spoken interaction based on oral presentation (20 Functional Writing: (20 Essay Writing: Descriptive and Narrative (40 Grammar, Idioms and Vocabulary (30 Objective Comprehension (10 Subjective Comprehension (30 2

3 Paper 3 Oral (25%) Comprehension (10%) Higher Tamil Paper 1 (40%) Duration: 1 hr 45 mins Paper 3 Oral (20%) Tamil Paper 1 (30%) Marks: 60 Paper 2 (35%) Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Paper 3 Oral (25%) Comprehension (10%) Chinese B Paper 1 (20%) Duration: 50 mins Paper 2 (30%) Duration: 1 hr Paper 3 Oral (30%) Comprehension (20%) Reading Aloud (10 Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 Listening Comprehension (20 6 Texts with multiple choice questions Functional Writing (20 Essay Writing: Narrative, Descriptive and Expository (60 Cloze Passage (10 Error identification (10 Grammar (10 Objective and Subjective Comprehension (38 Summary (12 Oral Presentation (20 Spoken interaction based on oral presentation (20 Functional Writing: Informal (20 Essay Writing: Descriptive, Expository and Narrative (40 Idioms and phrases, restructuring sentences and cloze passage (30 Objective Comprehension (10 Subjective Comprehension (30 Reading Aloud (10 Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (40 Listening Comprehension (20 10 multiple choice questions Writing: , Picture Composition (20 (choose 1 out of 2 questions) (Use of Dictionary is allowed for Paper 1. See SEAB website for approved list of dictionary) Section 1: Cloze passage (10 Section 2: Comprehension 1 (10 Section 3: Comprehension 2 (10 Section 1: Reading Aloud, 1 short passage (10 Section 2: Spoken Interaction based on Video Stimulus (20 Listening Comprehension (20 10 multiple choice questions 3

4 1 EXPRESS SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS/SKILLS Mathematics Paper 1 (50%) Duration: 1 h 15 min Paper 2 (50%) Duration: 1 h 15 min Chp 1: Primes, Highest Common Factor, Lowest Common Multiple Chp 2: Integers, Rational Numbers and Real Numbers Chp 3: Approximation and Estimation Chp 4: Basic Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation Chp 5: Linear Equations and Simple Inequalities Chp 6: Functions and Linear Graphs Chp 7: Number Patterns Chp 8: Percentage Chp 9: Ratio, Rate and Speed Chp 10: Basic Geometry Chp 11: Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons Chp 13: Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures Chp 14: Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders Chp 15: Statistical Data Handling (i.e. everything except for Chp 12 Geometrical Construction) Biology Paper 1 : Duration: 30 mins Physics Paper 2: Duration : 1 hr 30 min for both P2 Phy and Bio No Paper 3: Practical Paper 1: MCQ Duration: 1 hr for both P1 Phy and Bio Paper 2: Structured Duration: 1 hr 30 min for both P2 Phy and Bio Paper 3: Practical Duration: 45 mins Marks: 15 Chap 1: Introduction to Biology Chap 2: Cells Chap 3: Movement of Substances Chap 4: Human Digestive System Chap 5: Human Circulatory System Chap 6: Plant transport Chap 7:Human Reproductive System Chap 8: Issues on Sex Chap 9: Ecology Chap 1: Measurement Chap 2: Kinematics Chap 3: Dynamics Chap 4: Mass, Weight, Density Chap 5: Pressure Chap 6: Energy, Work, Power Chap 7: Kinetic Theory of Matter Chap 8: Transfer of Thermal Energy Chap 9: Thermal Properties of Matter Chap 10: Temperature 4

5 1 EXPRESS SUBJECT FORMAT TOPICS/SKILLS Geography Section A Geographical Investigation [10 marks] History Literature Section B Short Answer Questions [20 marks] Section C Structured Questions [30 marks] Duration: 1h 30 min Total: 60 marks Section A: Source Based Questions (26 Marks) Section B: Structured Essay Questions (24 Marks) Section A: Novel - Modified PBQ (2-part question) Section B: Seen Poem - (1-part question) Topics Covered: Chapters 2: Geographical Investigation (Tropical Rainforest) Chapter 3 Tropical Rainforest Chapter 4: Water Supply Chapter 5: Energy Resources Early sources of energy Fossil Fuels Uses of Fossil Fuels Skills Tested: Geographical inquiry questions Geographical data analysis and presentation - Describing trend / pattern, explaining trend / pattern, accounting for trend / pattern Stimulus and data response questions Interpretation of photographs, charts and maps Topics Covered: Chapters 1 to 4 Skills Tested: - inference - comparison Book: The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne The PBQ will be on a short extract taken from the novel. Candidates will be required to read the passage carefully and answer 2 questions (focusing on plot, characterisation and/or theme) based on the extract. D&T Paper 1 (50 Marks) Duration : 1 hour Poems: (1) Festival by Kenneth Wee (2) Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen (3) Rocket Destroying a Happy Family by Ali Habash Only 1 of the 3 poems will be tested. Candidates will be required to answer one question focusing on the speaker, the subject matter, theme or message of the poem. Design Process Needs analysis - Stating the design need, design brief and design specifications Research Ideation Sketching - random lines and shape-borrowing Developing idea Building quick mock-ups for designing Plan the steps for Prototyping Workshop safety Marking out Cutting Shaping Polishing Bending / forming Explain how properties of materials affect the way in which materials are used 5

6 Art Paper 1 (80 Duration 1 hr 30 mins Theory Art Fundamental (Part 1) - 40marks Lines/Shapes/Forms Colour Concept and Colour Wheel Western Art Movements Elements of Art and Principles of Design Creative Drawing (Part 2) - 40 marks Western Art Styles (Fine Arts) Creative Design Application 6