Final

MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL

END OF YEAR EXAMINATION 2016
SECONDARY THREE EXPRESS/ NORMAL (ACADEMIC)/ NORMAL (TECHNICAL)
Day/ Date

Time

Subject/ Paper

Duration

Classes

Thu 29/9

0815- 1005
0815- 0930

English Language 1
English Language 1

1 h 50 min
1 h 15 min

3E, 3NA
3NT

1050- 1240
1015- 1135

English Language 2
English Language 2

1 h 50 min
1 h 20 min

3E, 3NA
3NT

0815- 1015
0815- 0905
0815- 0905

Mother Tongue 1
Mother Tongue (B) 1
Mother Tongue 1

2h
50 min
50 min

3E, 3NA
3E, 3NA
3NT

1100- 1230
1100- 1200
0950- 1040
0950- 1040
0950- 1040

Mother Tongue 2
Mother Tongue (B) 2
CL Listening Comprehension
ML Listening Comprehension
TL Listening Comprehension

1 h 30 min
1h
50 min
50 min
50 min

3E, 3NA
3E, 3NA
3NT
3NT
3NT

0815- 0945

Mathematics 1

1 h 30 min

ALL

1035- 1220
1035- 1120

Social Studies
Computer Applications 1

1 h 45 min
45 min

3E, 3NA
3NT

1310- 1500

Mother Tongue (Oral)

CLB, MLB

15 min each

3E, 3NA, 3NT

0815- 0945
0815- 0945
0815- 0945

Geography
History
Computer Applications 2

1 h 30 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 30 min

3E, 3NA
3E, 3NA
3NT

1035- 1250
1035- 1205
1035- 1150
1035- 1135

Chemistry (SPA)
Science (Chemistry)
Science (Chemistry)
Design & Technology

2 h 15 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 15 min
1h

3E
3E
3NA
3NT

0815- 0945

Mathematics 2

1 h 30 min

ALL

1030- 1245
1030- 1200
1030- 1200
1030- 1145

Physics (SPA)
Science (Physics)
Science (Biology)
Science (Physics)

2 h 15 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 15 min

3E1, 3E2
3E2, 3E3, 3E4
3E3, 3E4
3NA

Fri 30/9

Mon 10/10

Tues 11/10

Wed 12/10

Final
Thu 13/10

0815- 0905
0815- 0905

English Language 3 (LC)

English Language 3 (LC)

50 min
50 mins

3E, 3NA
3NT

0955- 1135
0955- 1155
0955- 1125
0955- 1125
0955- 1125

Literature 1
Additional Mathematics
Design & Technology
Science
Elements of Business Skills

1 h 40 min
2h
1 h 30 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 30 min

3E
3E
3NA
3NT
3NT

Fri 14/10

0815-1030
0815-0945
0815-1015
0815-0945

Biology (SPA)
Design & Technology
Additional Mathematics
Computer Applications 3

2 h 15 min
1 h 30 min
2h
1 h 30 min

3E1
3E
3NA
3NT

Mon 17/10

0815- 1115

Art

3h

3E, 3NA

Tues 18/10
Wed 19/10

Marking Day (Students need not report to school)

IMPORTANT
Students are to report to school by 7.40 a.m. for the morning assembly before the start of
the 1st paper. For the 2nd paper, students are to report 15 min before the start time. If
there is no paper for that day, you need not report to school.
Students who are absent during the examinations must submit medical certificates to their
form teachers.
If there is no valid reason, a zero will be given for that paper.
Students caught cheating, in possession of any unauthorised materials or partake in any
form of communication during the examination will be subjected to disciplinary measures.

Topics Tested
Subject
English Language

Literature

Express
Paper One:
Editing
Situational Writing
Continuous Writing
Paper Two:
Visual Stimulus
Narrative Comprehension
Non-Narrative
Comprehension
Summary
Paper Three:
Listening Comprehension
Paper Four:
Reading Aloud
Spoken Interaction
Paper One:
Lord of the Flies
Chapter 1-9
Paper Two
Master Harold and the boys

Normal (Academic)
Paper One:
Editing
Situational Writing
Continuous Writing
Paper Two:
Visual Stimulus
Narrative Comprehension
Non-Narrative
Comprehension
Summary
Paper Three:
Listening Comprehension
Paper Four:
Reading Aloud
Spoken Interaction
N.A

Normal (Technical)
Paper One:
Form Filling
Functional Writing
Guided Writing
Paper Two:
Editing
Language in Spoken Context
Modified Cloze I(Vocab)
Modified Cloze II (Grammar)
Paper Three:
Listening Comprehension
Paper Four:
Reading Aloud
Spoken Interaction
N.A

Final
Mathematics

1. Chapter 1: Quadratic Equations

and Functions
2. Chapter 2: Linear Inequalities
3. Chapter 3: Indices and
Standard form
4. Chapter 4: Coordinate
Geometry
5. Chapter 5: Graphs of Functions
and Graphical Solution
6. Chapter 6: further Trigonometry
7. Applications of Trigonometry
8. Chapter 8: Arc Length, area of
Sector and Radian Measure
9. Congruence and Similarity
Tests
10. Area and Volume of Similar
Figures and Solids
11. Geometrical properties of
Circles

1. Chapter 1: Indices, Standard

Form, Simple & Compound
Interest
2. Chapter 2: Algebraic
Manipulation
3. Chapter 3: Quadratic Equations
4. Chapter 4: Congruency and
Similarity
5. Chapter 5: Coordinate
Geometry
6. Chapter 6: Trigonometric Ratios
of Acute Angles
7. Chapter 7: Sine Rule and
Cosine Rule
8. Chapter 8: Graphs of Quadratic
Functions
9. Chapter 9: Graphs of Power
Functions and Exponential
Functions (Excluding 9.5)

Secondary 1 & 2 topics:

Secondary 1 & 2 topics:

10. Estimation and Approximation
11. HCF, LCM
12. Percentage
13. Ratio, Speed and Rate
14. Angles
15. Polygons
16. Algebraic Fractions
17. Solving linear equations and
simple inequalities
18. Solving Simultaneous
Equations
19. Probability
20. Mensuration
21. Maps and scales

1. Proportions
2. Numbers
3. Construction
4. HCF, LCM
5. Mensuration

1.Chapter 1: Indices & Standard

Form
2. Chapter 2: Scales & Maps
3. Chapter 3: Expansion &
Algebraic fractions
4. Chapter 4: Factorisation &
formulas
5. Chapter 5: Arc lengths & Sector
areas
6. Chapter 6: Graphs of linear and
quadratic functions
7. Chapter 7: Simultaneous
equations
8. Data analysis and cumulative
frequency diagrams
Secondary 1 & 2 topics:
Speed, rate, ratio, percentage,
fractions, decimals, estimation &
approximation, Angle properties,
pythagoras theorem, symmetry,
congruency & similarity

Additional
Mathematics

1. Chapter 1: Equations and

Inequalities
2. Chapter 2: Surds and Indices
3. Chapter 3: Polynomials and
Partial Fractions
4. Chapter 4: The Modulus and
Power Functions
5. Chapter 5: Binomial Theorem
6. Chapter 6: Points, Lines and
Shapes
7. Chapter 7: Logarithms
8: Chapter 9: Parabolas and
Circles
9. Chapter 11: Trigonometric
Functions
10. Chapter 12: Simple
Trigonometric Identities and
Equations
11. Chapter 13: Further
Trigonometric Identities

1. Chapter 1: Equations and

Inequalities
2. Chapter 2: Surds and Indices
3. Chapter 3: Polynomials and
Partial Fractions
4. Chapter 5: Binomial Theorem
5. Chapter 6: Points, Lines and
Shapes
6. Chapter 11: Trigonometric
Functions
7. Chapter 12: Simple
Trigonometric Identities and
Equations
8. Chapter 13: Further
Trigonometric Identities

N.A

Physics (SPA)

Chapter 1 - 15 except 11

N.A

N.A

Chemistry (SPA)

1. Kinetic Particle Theory

2. Measurements
3. Separation Techniques
4. Elements, Mixtures and
Compounds
5. Atomic Structure
6. Ionic Bonding
7. Covalent & Metallic Bonding
8. Formulae & Equations
9. Acids, Bases & Salts
10. Metals
11. Mole Concept

N.A

N.A

Final
Biology (SPA)

-Cell Structure and Organisation

-Movement of Substances
-Biological Molecules
-Enzymes
-Animal Nutrition
-Plant Nutrition
-Transport in Flowering Plant
-Transport in Humans
- Respiration
- Nervous System
- Eye
- Hormones
- Excretion
- Homeostasis

N.A

N.A

Science Physics

Chapter 1-13 except 9

Chpt 1 - Measurements
Chpt 2 - Kinematics
Chpt 3 - Forces & Pressure
Chpt 4 - Mass, weight & Density
Chpt 5 - Turning effect of forces
Chpt 6 - Work, energy & power
Chpt 7 - Kinetic Model of Matter
Chpt 8 - Transfer of Thermal
energy
Chpt 9 - Thermal Properties of
Matter

N.A

Science Biology

-Cell Structure and Organisation

-Movement of Substances
-Biological Molecules
-Enzymes
-Animal Nutrition
-Plant Nutrition
-Transport in Flowering Plant
-Transport in Humans
- Respiration
- Nervous System
- Eye
- Hormones
- Organisms and their
Environment

N.A

N.A

Science
Chemistry

Chpt 1 - Kinetic Particle Theory,

Chpt 2 - Measurements
Chpt 3 - Separation Techniques
Chpt 4 - Elements, Mixtures &
Compounds
Chpt 5 - Atomic Structure
Chpt 6 - Chemical Bonding
Chpt 10 - Acids & Bases
Chpt 11 - Salts
Chpt 14 - Periodic Table

Chpt 1 - Kinetic Particle Theory,

Chpt 2 - Measurements
Chpt 3 - Separation Techniques
Chpt 4 - Elements, Mixtures &
Compounds
Chpt 5 - Atomic Structure
Chpt 6 - Chemical Bonding
Chpt 7 - Writing Chemical
Equations
Chpt 10 - Acids & Bases
Chpt 11 Salts

N.A

Science (NT)

N.A

N.A

Ch 6 Sources of food
Ch 7 Food Chemistry
Ch 8.1 Balanced diet
Ch 8.2 Nutrition Label
Ch 9 Digestion
Ch 10 Breathing
Ch 11 Fitness and Cardiac Health
Ch 12 Staying Healthy

History Elective

SBQ:- Inference
Inference with Purpose
Comparison
Reliability

SBQ:- Inference
Inference with Purpose
Comparison
Reliability

N.A

SEQ:Chapter 1- 5

SEQ:Chapter 1- 4

SBQ:
(I) Inference,
(II) Inference with Purpose
(III)Comparison
(IV) Reliability

SBQ:
(I) Inference,
(II) Inference with Purpose
(III)Comparison
(IV) Reliability

SRQ: Chapter 4 -6

SRQ: Chapter 4 & 5

Social Studies

N.A

Final
Content:
Chapter 1 [Plate Tectonics]
Gateways 1, 2 and 3

Content:
Chapter 1 [Plate Tectonics]
Gateways 1 and 2

Chapter 2 [Weather & Climate]

Gateways 1 and 2

Chapter 2 [Weather & Climate]

Gateways 1 and 2

Skills:
-OSA (Describe)
-PEEL (Describe and Explain)
-Level Descriptor essay
- Geographical Investigations
[Rainfall and Temperature]

Skills:
-OSA (Describe)
-PEEL (Describe and Explain)
-Level Descriptor essay
- Geographical Investigations
[Rainfall and Temperature]

Elements of
Business Skills
Design and
Technology

N.A

N.A

Chapter 1-5

Chapters 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13 & 14

Chapter 8 model evaluation only

Chapters 2, 5, 6,12 & 14

Chapter 8 model evaluation only

Chapters 2, 5, 6,14 & 16

Chapter 8 model evaluation only

Chinese
Language

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Cloze Passage
-Comprehension (MCQ)
-Comprehension (Open-ended)

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Cloze Passage
- Vocabulary
-Comprehension (MCQ)
-Comprehension (Open-ended)

-Cloze Passage
-MCQ Comprehension ( Passage
+ Graphic Stimulus)
-SMS Writing

Malay Language

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Suffixes and -Prefixes
-Proverbs
-Cloze passage
-Comprehension -Grafik Stimulus
(MCQ)
-Comprehension (Open-ended)

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
Suffixes and Prefixes
Proverbs (Guided)
Cloze passage
Comprehension Grafik Stimulus
(MCQ)
Comprehension (Open-ended)

Language use
Cloze Passage
MCQ Comprehension
(Passage + Graphic Stimulus)
SMS Writing

Tamil Language

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Idioms and Phrases
- Synthesis and
Transformation
- Cloze Passage
-Comprehension (MCQ)
-Comprehension (Open-ended)

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Idioms and Phrases
- Synthesis and
Transformation
- Cloze Passage
-Comprehension (MCQ)
-Comprehension (Open-ended)

Paper 1: Email & Essay

Paper 2:
-Cloze Passage
- MCQ Comprehension (Passage
+ Graphic Stimulus)
- SMS Writing

Computer
Applications
(Normal
Technical)

Computer Fundamentals:
Primary and Secondary Storage, File systems, Viruses, Worms, Cyber Attacks and Cyber Crimes, Input,
Process and Output Devices and Operation, Types of Communication Devices, Computer Networks,,
Operating System and Interfaces

Geography
Elective

N.A

Media Elements:
Drawing Tools, Groups of Objects, Flip and Rotation, Resize of Objects, Types of Fill, Trim and Weld, Fit Text
to Path, Reshape Tool, Fountain Fill, Blend, Polygon tool
Word Processing:
Editing, Alignment, Formatting, Columns, Headers and Footers, Footnotes, Page Numbers, Page Orientation,
Bulleting and Numbering, Drop Cap, Mail merge
Spreadsheets
Formatting and Editing, Functions and Formula, Type of Charts, Create and Edit Charts and Data Tables,
Printing Formula of a Worksheet, Conditional Formatting, Absolute and Relative Cell Referencing, Automatic
Recalculation of Spreadsheet
Multimedia Communication
Storyboard, Types of Media Elements, Multimedia Applications, External and Internal Links, Hyperlink, Action
Buttons, Link to Documents, Menu as a User Interface, Menu-controlled Presentation
Media Computing
Knowing the Commands, Game Making, Scripting, Editing Sprites, Switching between Characters and
Objects, Actions, Broadcast and Receive, Scripts, Switching Backgrounds
Flow Chart
4 Symbols and their functions, Create Flow Chart based on given Algorithm