GENERAL GUIDE (Paper 1)

Form of Exam objective with 4 choices of answers. Contains Multiple Choice and Multiple Complement. Covers all Form 4 and 5 topics. Launch a comprehensive revision covering all topics.

GENERAL GUIDE
Upper Secondary Science Syllabus is organized as follows :

THEMES
1. INTRODUCING SCIENCE 2. HUMAN & VARIETY OF LIVING THINGS 3. MATTER ON EARTH 4. MANAGING AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE 5. FORCE AND MOVEMENT 6. FORCE IN LIFE

TOPICS
F 4 : Scientific Investigation. F 5 : Microorganisms & Their Effects. F 4 : Matter and Substance. F 5 : Carbon Compounds. F 4 : Nutrition, Body Coordination, Heredity & Variation. F 5 : Motion. F 4 : Nuclear Energy, Energy & Chemical Changes, Light Colour & Sight. F 5 : Preservation & Conservation Of The Environment. F 4 : Chemicals in Industry, F 5 : Food Technology & Production, Synthetic Materials in Industry, Electronics & ICT.

LEARNING OUTCOME
1. Scientific Skill. 2. Science Process Skill : Observe Classify Measure & Use Number Inference Predict Communicate Using Time & Space Interpret Define Control Variable

7. BALANCE & MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 8. TECHNOLOGICAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

Hipothesis Experiment 3. Manipulative Skill. 4. Thinking Skill. 5. Scientific Attitude and Praiseworthy Value.

EXAMINATION FORMAT (Paper 1)

SYLLABUS COVERAGE TIME FORM OF QUESTION Objective (Multiple Choice) Objective (Multiple Complement) TOTAL QUESTION COMPULSORY TO BE ANSWERED All NOTE SUGGESTED ANSWER TIME 50 minutes MARKS All Form 4 and 5 topics 1 hour and 15 minutes 45 4 choices of answers for each question. 4 combinations of answers that are not fixed. 45 %

All

25 minutes

5%

ANALYSIS (Paper 1)
1. At a glance, Paper 1 topical analysis is as follows (I denotes multiple choice, II denotes multiple complement) : TOPIC 1. Scientific Investigation F 2. Body Coordination O 3. Heredity and Variation R 4. Matter and Substance M 5. Energy and Chemical Changes 6. Nuclear Energy 4 7. Light, Colour and Sight 8. Chemicals in Industry TOTAL FORM 4 QUESTIONS 9. Microbes & Their Effects F 10. Nutrition O 11. Environment R 12. Carbon Compounds M 13. Motion 14. Food Technology & Prod. 5 15. Synthetic Materials in Ind. 16. Electronics and ICT TOTAL FORM 5 QUESTIONS OVERALL TOTAL 2004 I II 3 4 4 2 1 4 2
20

2005 I II 3 4 4 2 1 5 2
21

2006 I II 3 5 5 3 2 3 2
23

2007 I II 5 3 4 3 2 5 2
24

2008 I II 3 3 4 4 2 3 3
22

2009 I II

2010 I II

2011 I II

1 1 1

1 1

5 4 2 4 3 2 1 2
23 43

1 1 1
4 7

4 5 2 3 4 2 3 2
25 46

5 2 4 4 5 3 2 2
27 50

3 4 2 5 5 2 2 3
26 50

5 4 4 3 5 2 2 3
28 50

2 4

2. A more detail analysis according to subtopics can be made as follows: CHAPTER 2 (FORM 4) : BODY COORDINATION 2004 2005 2006
BODY COORDINATION 1. What is Body Coordn 2. Body Systems 3. Body Coordn Importance NERVOUS SYSTEM 1. Nervous Syst & Function 2. Neurones Struc & Func NERVOUS COORDINATION 1. Receptors & Effectors 2. Reflex Action 3. Pathway of Reflex Action PROPRIOCEPTORS 1. Kinaesthetic Sense 2. Importance HUMAN BRAIN 1. Parts and Function 2. Voluntary & Involuntary Action HORMONAL COORDN 1. What are hormones 2. Endocrine System - Effect of Imbalance NERVOUS & ENDOC SYSTEM COORDN 1. Comparison (Sim & Diff) 2. Importance EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE 1. What are drugs 2. Effects of Drug Abuse EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL 1. What is Alcohol 2. Effects of Alcohol HEALTHY & SOUND MIND 1. What is mind 2. Factors affecting Mind

2007
Q2

2008

2009

2010

2011

Total

Q5

Q6

Q1 Q3

Q3

Q5

Q7

Q6 Q6

Q8 Q1

Q7

Q7

Q4

Q2

Q5

CHAPTER 9 (FORM 5) : MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON LIVING THINGS 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
MICROBES CLASSIFICATION 1. Types of Microbes 2. Characteristics of Microbes GROWTH FACTORS 1. Factors Affecting Microbes 2. Application of Factors .. USEFUL MICROBES 1. Using Beneficial Microbes 2. Potential use of Microbes HARMFUL EFFECTS 1. Harmful Effects of Microbes 2. Diseases Caused by Microbes 3. Transmission of Diseases PREVENTION OF DISEASES 1. Through Vectors Control 2. Through Sterilization 3. Through Immunization TREATMENT OF DISEASES 1. Antibiotics 2. Antisera (Antiserum) 3. Chemotherapy 4. Radiotherapy 5. Surgery 6. Danger Using Drugs w/o Advice EFFECTS OF MICROBES 1. Effects on Human Beings 2. Effects on Nature Balance Q27,Q28 Q29 Q24 Q24 Q25 Q25 Q23 Q24

Total

Q31

Q25

Q26

Q26

Q25

Q30

Q27 Q26 Q26 Q27 Q28 Q27 Q27

In general, it can be observed that there are subtopics that are either POPULAR or those that are SELDOM BEING POST TOPIC POPULAR SUBTOPICS 1. Nervous System 2. Reflex Action 3. Human Brain 4. Endocrine System SELDOM OR NEVER BEEN POSTED SUBTOPICS 1. Body Coordination 2. Proprioceptors (Kinaesthetic Sense) 3. Nervous & Endicrine System Coordn 4. Effects ofDrug Abuse 5. Effects of Alcohol 6. Healthy Sound Mind 1. Application of Growth Factors 2. Potential Use of Microbes 3. Harmful Effects 4. Treatment 5. Effects of Microbes

BODY COORDINATION (FORM 4)

MICROBES & EFFECTS (FORM 5)

1. Microbes Characteristics 2. Growth Factors 3. Beneficial Microbes 4. Diseases 5. Prevention of Diseases

FORMS OF QUESTIONS (Paper 1)

1. LOWER SECONDARY QUESTIONS (Not many were posted) Example 1 : Goitre disease is caused by the lack of mineral A. Iron B. Iodine C. Potassium D. Phosphorus Example 2 : Which among the following substances contains amino acid as its basic unit A. Urea C. Glucose B. Protein D. Fats

Example 3 : A kind of food is tested to determine its food class. The following test and observation are done : When wiped on a filter paper, a permanent translucent effect is observed. When heated with Millons reagent, a solution without colour is observed. When Iodine solution is dripped, an orange solution is observed

The food contains A. fat only C. fat and protein B. protein only D. fat and carbohydrates

FORMS OF QUESTIONS (Paper 1)

2. DAILY EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS A Example 4 : Food intake rich in excess cholesterol is a risk to I. diabetes II high blood pressure III heart disease A. II only C. II and III B. I and III D. I, II and III Example 5 : B C D

An adult is unconscious after accidently being hit at a part of his brain. Which part has been injured?

FORMS OF QUESTIONS (Paper 1)

3. QUESTIONS THAT HAD TO BE GUESSED - Eliminate dictractors so that the risk is minimized when Corn Corn guessing. seedlings seedlings
Example 6 :
Diagram shows apparatus arrangement at the beginning of an experiment to study the effect of nutrient deficiency to the growth of corn seedlings root. After two weeks kept in the laboratory, corn seedling in which test tube shows the least root growth.

Black paper

Black paper

Culture solution without nitrogen

Culture solution without phosphorus

Culture solution without potassium

Complete culture solution

FORMS OF QUESTIONS (Paper 1)

4. QUESTION THAT CAN BE ANSWERED BASED ON OTHER QUESTIONS BEFORE OR AFTER IT. - Question 7 below can be answered using question 8 as guide. Example 7 : In a reflex action, impulse is sent to the spinal cord by A. effector B. receptor C. sensory neurone Example 8 : Receptor Sensory Neurone Cerebrum Motor Neurone

D. relay neurone Effector

Diagram shows impulse pathway for an action. The action is known as I. Reflex action II. Voluntary action III. Involuntary action A. I only B. II only C. II and III D. I, II and III

FORMS OF QUESTIONS (Paper 1)

5. MAJORITY OF QUESTIONS NEED A WIDE RANGE OF READING, INTENSIVE FACTS MEMORISING AND EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN CARRYING OUT EXPERIMENTS. CANDIDATES STILL NEED TO WORK HARD AND NOT ONLY HOPE FOR THE MINIMUM PROSPECTS. Formative Practice 1 : A student wears convex lens glasses. The type of vision defect he suffers is A. colour blindness B. long sightedness C. short sightedness D. night blindness Formative Practice 2 : Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by the defiency of A. Iron mineral C. Protein B. Vitamin B D. Carbohidrate

Formative Practice 3 : The following activities need kinaesthetic sense except A. Balancing the body on a rocking boat. B. Lifting a heavy object. C. Searching for matches when the electricity is suddenly disconnected D. Guessing weight of an object on the palm.

GENERAL GUIDE (Paper 2) Structure

Use short sentences (a word, a number). Show calculation workings. Write unit (usually given). Use suitable & precise KEY WORDS. Length of answer refers to space provided. Graph and diagrams must be labeled clearly.

GENERAL GUIDE (Paper 2) Essay

Answer 2 questions Question 1 and either Question 2 or 3. Compulsory question Question 1 : Experimental Skill. Optional question Question 2 or 3 : Comprehension, Problem solving, Decision Making, Conceptualization. Use short but complete sentence. Before answering, list out important points. Facts must be written in uniform manner. Use GRAPH, DIAGRAMS to assist explaination. Length of answer depends on marks allocated.

EXAMINATION FORMAT (Paper 2)

SYLLABUS COVERAGE TIME FORM OF QUESTION TOTAL QUESTION COMPULSO RY TO BE ANSWERED NOTE SUGGESTED ANSWER TIME MARKS

All Form 4 and 5 topics

2 Hour

Structure (Practical) Structure (Theory) Essay

4 5 3

All All 2

Answers neednt use complete sentence. Answers neednt use complete sentence Answers use short complete sentence

45 minute 60 minute 45 minute

20 % 30 % 20 %

UTILISE THE LAST 5 TO 10 MINUTES TO RECHECK ANSWERS.

ANALYSIS (Paper 2)
1. At a glance, Paper 2 topical analysis is as follows : TOPIC
1. Scientific Investigation

2004 T

E T T

2005 T E 1

2006 T E 1

2007 T E

2008 T 1

2009 T E

2010 T E

2011 T E

F O R M 4

2. Body Coordination 3. Heredity and Variation 4. Matter and Substance 5. Energy & Chem Changes 6. Nuclear Energy 7. Light, Colour and Sight 8. Chemicals in Industry

1 1 T 1

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 T P 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 P 1 1 1 1 T 1 T 1 3 5 1 1 1 1 T 1 2 5 T T 2 3 1 T 1 1 1 P

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 P 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 3

8 6 10 12 10
46

P 2

TOTAL F 4 QUESTIONS
9. Microbes & Their Effects

F O R M 5

10. Nutrition 11. Environment 12. Carbon Compounds 13. Motion 14. Food Technology & Pr 15. Synthetic Materials 16. Electronics and ICT

9 6 6 10

4 2 3
35

TOTAL F 5 QUESTIONS OVERALL TOTAL

3 4

1 3

2 4

1 3

2 4

2 5

2 4

82

ANALYSIS (Paper 2)
2. Other way of analyzing is as follows : TOPIC
1. Scientific Investigation 2. Body Coordination

2004
ET-Voluntary & Involuntary action

2005
T-Endocrine system (parts/function/effect) P-Thumb prints P-Boiling point ET-Physical and Chemical change T-Ray penetration / Radioisotope EP-Coloured light Subtraction by filters T-Bronze Alloy P-Antibiotic effect on Bacteria growth

2006
T-Voluntary action and Brain T-Mitosis P-Ionic Compound (Electrical Conducty) T-Electroplating T-Nuclear fission and Ray P-Ray diagram of Concave lens EP-Alloy test (corrosion) P-Growth factor (Temperature)

2007

2008
T-Proprioceptors (kinaesthetic sense)

2009

F O R M 4

3. Heredity and Variation 4. Matter and Substance 5. Energy & Chem Changes 6. Nuclear Energy 7. Light, Colour and Sight 8. Chemicals in Industry 9. Microbes & Their Effects P-Penicilin effect on bacteria growth T-Newtons Exp on Light Dispersion ET-Substances/Purify P-Simple Cells

P-Reaction of magnesium with HCl T-Radioactive Decay P-Pin hole camera EP-Alloy test (hardness) P-Growth factor (pH)

EP-Electrical conductivity Of substance P-Heat change in chemical Reaction T-Food preservation (potatoes) P-Ray diagram of Convex Lens (focal length)

F O R M 5

10. Nutrition 11. Environment 12. Carbon Compounds 13. Motion 14. Food Technology & Pr 15. Synthetic Materials 16. Electronics and ICT

T-Nitrogen cycle P-Air Pollution T-Palm fruit & oil EP-Rubber P-Ticker Timer T-Food Act (Lable) T-Palm fruit & oil P-Pressure ET-Food processing & Farming practice

T-Photosynthesis ET-Factory toxic waste & Open burning T-Organic & Inorganic Carbon compounds P-Collision T-Food processing ET-Plastics thermoset and Thermoplastic T-Satellite and radio (wave) communication

P- Fermentation at Different temperature ET-Immunity and dengue fever control P-Growth of corn seedling T-Waste from fossil fuel Burning in factories

P-Vulcanized Rubber T-Four stroke diesel Engine ET-Food processing and Selecting food

ET-Submarine and safety Feature in vehicles T- Food lable T-Synthetic polymer (plastics)

T-Radio circuit/wave

T-Radio block dgm & diode

ET-Radio block dgm & communication

Microbes Experiment on bacteria growth (factors and antibiotics) Electronics Radio (wave, circuit, transmission) Carbon Compoud Palm oil and rubber

ANALYSIS (Paper 2)
3. A more detail analysis according to subtopics can be made as follows: CHAPTER 7 : LIGHT, COLOUR AND SIGHT.
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Total

7.1 IMAGES FORMATION - Image by Plane Mirrors - Image by Lens - Ray Diagram of Convex Lens - Ray Diagram of Concave Lens 7.2 OPTICAL INST. & THE EYE - Instruments using Plane Mirror - Instruments using Lenses - The Camera and The Eye 7.3 DISPERSION OF LIGHT - Ne wtons Exp. On Light Dispersion - Rainbow 7.4 SCATTERING OF LIGHT - Light Scattering - Effects of Light Scattering 7.5 ADDITION & SUBTRACTION OF COLOURED LIGHTS - Addition of Coloured Lights - Coloured Lights Subtractn by Filter 7.6 COLOURED OBJECTS APPEARN - Coloured Objects - Rods and Cones in the Retina 7.7 PIGMENTS - Pigments and their Uses - Mixing Pigments 7.8 IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR - Uses of colour in daily life - Importance of colour

P-Q2 P Q2

P Q2 T Q1

E-Prac

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS (Paper 2)

Let us apply the guides and tips mentioned in part A in the following questions: EXAMPLE 1: Diagram shows the main parts of the engine of a rocket . (a) Name liquid X. Fuel ___________________________________________ (b) Name the fuel usually used in a rocket. ___________________________________________ (c) Explain how the exhaust gases that escape cause the rocket to move upwards . Combustion Chamber
Use suitable KEY WORD before composing .

Liquid X

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ (d) As the rocket move upwards, the rockets acceleration increases. Give one reason. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS (Paper 2)

EXAMPLE 2 :
10

Apparatus arrangement shown was placed under direct sunlight for 6 hours. In that time, oxygen released by the water weeds is gathered in the measuring cylinder. (a) What is the volume of oxygen released in 6 hours?

Sunlight
20

Measuring Cylinder Oxygen

_____________________________________________

Water mixed with a small amount of sodium bicarbonate Water Weeds

(b) Calculate the rate of oxygen released .

Show calculation working The rate of oxygen released is______________________ (b) State one test you can carry out to confirm that the gas released is oxygen. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS (Paper 2)

EXAMPLE 3 : Diagram shows the Plimsoll line at the side of a ship. State the use of this line.

EXAMPLE 4 : (a) P is a pollutant from factories and motorized vehicles. Name two pollutants in P. (b) State three effects of acid rain.. Acidic Pond P Acid in clouds Acid Rain

Acidic Soil

ESSAY QUESTIONS (Paper 2)

EXAMPLE 5 : COMPULSORY QUESTION - EXPERIMENTATION Study the following statement : Macronutrients are important minerals required in large quatities for normal growth of plants. You are given four solutions: Distilled water Knop culture solution Culture solution without nitrogen Cultur solution without phosphorus (a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement. (b) Describe an experiment to test your hypothesis based on the following criteria: (i) Aim of the experiment. (ii) Identification of variables. (iii) List of apparatus and materials. (iv) Procedure or method. (v) Tabulation of data. (1 mark)

(1 mark) (2 marks) (1 mark) (4 marks) (1 mark)

ESSAY QUESTIONS (Paper 2)

EXAMPLE 6 : OPTIONAL QUESTION - (a) Comprehension (b) Problem solving / Making Decision / Conceptualization (a) Explain the effect of taking alcoholic drinks towards human health. (4 marks) (b) The uniform of a student was accidently smeared with greasewhile cleaning a machine at a workshop. Describe using science principle how the student can clean the grease from his uniform. (6 marks) EXAMPLE 7 : OPTIONAL QUESTION (a) Comprehension (b) Problem solving / Making Decision / Conceptualization (a) Explain four methods how processed and packed food can become spoilt . (4 marks)

(b) A food trader wishes to keep his vegetables and fruits fresh for a few days. Explain three methods of storing food. Choose one of the best method and give reason to support your answer. EXAMPLE 8 : Explain how obesity occurs. EXAMPLE 9 : Explain how a rainbow can be formed.

(6 marks)

FINALLY ..(AKHIR KATA)

You wont loose if you dont play. But, you also wont win if you dont play. So.. PLAY and may GOOD PROSPECTS come your way. Ada dua orang yang paling gagal dalam hidup, orang yang tidak cekap membuat apa yang disuruh dan orang yang hanya membuat apa yang disuruh