List of topics for Sec 1 (O Level), Sec 1 (IP), Sec 2 (O Level), Sec 2 (IP) and Sec 3 (IP) Note: For Sec 3 and 4 O level Programme topics, please refer to SEAB Website: https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/nationalexaminations/gol/school_candidates/syllabus.asp Sec 1 (O Level) Topics for 2015 Subject English Language English Literature Maths (Biology Module) (Chemistry Module) Topic Comprehension Skills: Narrative Narrative Writing & Personal Recount Persuasive Speech (Oral + Written) Editing Procedural & Explanations Visual Text Comprehension Skills: Non-Narrative & Summary Oral Informal Letter/Email Expository - Discursive Drama- Round and round the dining table Unseen Poetry Red Sky in the Morning Unseen Prose Book 1 Chapter 1: Primes, Highest Common Factors & Least Common Multiples B1C2: Integers, Rational Numbers & Real Numbers B1C3: Approximation & Estimation B1C4: Basic Algebra & Algebraic Manipulation B1C5: Linear Equations and Simple Inequalities B1C10: Basic Geometry B1C11: Triangles, Quadrilaterals & Polygons B1C12: Geometrical Constructions B1C13: Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures B1C14: Volume & Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders B1C15: Statistical Data Handling B2C2: Simultaneous Linear Equations B2C3: Expansion & Factorization of Algebraic Expression B2C6: Algebraic Manipulation & Formulae B2C10: Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones & Spheres B2C13: Averages in Statistical Data & B2C12 Statistical Data Application of Math in Practical Situations Cell structure and function Movement of substances Nutrients Enzymes Nutrition in Man Laboratory Safety & Apparatus ( includes Bunsen Burner) Kinetic Particle Theory and States of Matter Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
(Physics Module) Geography Element, Compound and Mixture Experimental Chemistry Introduction to Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Areas and Volumes Mass. Weight and Density Time, Speed, Rate & Acceleration Forces Pressure Energy Introduction to Geography Water resources Energy resources Tropical Rainforest Geographical Investigations Introduction to Singapore History History Singapore's connections with the world up to 19th century Immigrants in Colonial Singapore Life for people in Colonial Singapore
Sec 1 (IP) Topics for 2015 Subject Topics Elements of a short story Current affairs Language Art Comprehension Essay writing Speech Summary writing Unseen Poetry & Prose Book 1 Chapter 1: Primes, Highest Common Factors & Least Common Multiples B1C2: Integers, Rational Numbers & Real Numbers B1C3: Approximation & Estimation B1C4: Basic Algebra & Algebraic Manipulation B1C5: Linear Equations and Simple Inequalities B1C10: Basic Geometry B1C11: Triangles, Quadrilaterals & Polygons Maths B1C12: Geometrical Constructions B1C13: Perimeter & Area of Plane Figures B1C14: Volume & Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders B1C15: Statistical Data Handling B2C2: Simultaneous Linear Equations B2C3: Expansion & Factorization of Algebraic Expression B2C6: Algebraic Manipulation & Formulae B2C10: Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones & Spheres B2C13: Averages in Statistical Data & B2C12 Statistical Data Application of Math in Practical Situations Cell structure and function (Biology Module) Movement of substances Nutrients Enzymes Nutrition in Man (Chemistry Module) Laboratory Safety & Apparatus ( includes Bunsen Burner) Kinetic Particle Theory and States of Matter Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Element, Compound and Mixture
Experimental Chemistry Introduction to Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement (Physics Module) Geography Areas and Volumes Mass. Weight and Density Time, Speed, Rate & Acceleration Forces Pressure Introduction to Geography Population Transport & Communications Resource Management (Land, Water, Energy, Natural Vegetation) Geographical Investigations Introduction to History in Ancient Civilisations Birth of Civilisations History Government and Organisation of Society Religion and Philosophy Scientific and Artistic Achievements Contact and Interaction Threats and Responses
Sec 2 (O Level) Topics for 2015 Subject Topics Editing Descriptive Writing Expository- Discursive Writing & Argumentative Argumentative Writing English Language Persuasive Speech Visual Text Formal letter/ email Comprehension Skills: Narrative Comprehension Skills: Non-Narrative Text & Summary Oral Communication Listening Comprehension Unseen Poetry English Literature Macbeth The Boy in Stripped Pyjamas Unseen prose Book 1 Chapter 6 : Functions and Linear Graphs Book 2 Chapter 1: Direct and Inverse Proportion Book 2 Chapter 2: Linear Graphs and Simultaneous Linear Equations Book 2 Chapter 3: Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions Book 2 Chapter 4: Further Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions Book 2 Chapter 5: Quadratic Equations and Graphs Book 2 Chapter 6 : Algebraic Fractions & Formulae Maths Book 2 Chapter 7: Congruence and Similarity Book 2 Chapter 8: Pythagoras Theorem Book 2 Chapter 9: Trigonometric Ratios Book 3 Chapter 1: Quadratic Equations and Functions Book 3 Chapter 5: Graphs of Functions and Graphical Solution Book 3 Chapter 8: Arc Length, Area of Sector and Radian Measure Book 3 Chapter 9: Congruence and Similarity Tests Linear Graphs and their Applications (Biology Module) AM Chapter 1: Simultaneous Equations Plant nutrition Transport in plants
Classification of living things Ecology Sexual reproduction in man DNA structure Atomic Structure and Periodic Table (Chemistry Module) Chemical Bonding - Ionic and Covalent Chemical formula of elements and compounds Acids, Bases and Salts Chemical Equation Physical and Chemical changes Reflection of Light Refraction of Light (Physics Module) Geography History Lenses Electricity Heat Transfer Thermometry Housing Transport Floods Geographical Investigations Japanese Occupation in Singapore People's aspirations for Singapore after 1945 Independence for Singapore People's lives after Independence
Sec 2 (IP) Topics for 2015 Subject Topics Comprehension Skills Persuasive Writing Persuasive Speech The Principles of Advertising Language Art Speech Writing Discursive Writing Media Perspective To Kill A Mockingbird Macbeth Book 1 Chapter 6 : Functions and Linear Graphs Book 2 Chapter 1: Direct and Inverse Proportion Book 2 Chapter 2: Linear Graphs and Simultaneous Linear Equations Book 2 Chapter 3: Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions Book 2 Chapter 4: Further Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions Book 2 Chapter 5: Quadratic Equations and Graphs Book 2 Chapter 6 : Algebraic Fractions & Formulae Maths Book 2 Chapter 7: Congruence and Similarity Book 2 Chapter 8: Pythagoras Theorem Book 2 Chapter 9: Trigonometric Ratios Book 3 Chapter 1: Quadratic Equations and Functions Book 3 Chapter 5: Graphs of Functions and Graphical Solution Book 3 Chapter 8: Arc Length, Area of Sector and Radian Measure Book 3 Chapter 9: Congruence and Similarity Tests Linear Graphs and their Applications AM Chapter 1: Simultaneous Equations Plant nutrition (Biology Module) Transport in plants Classification of living things Ecology Sexual reproduction in man Molecular Genetics Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
(Chemistry Module) Chemical Bonding - Ionic and Covalent Chemical formula of elements and compounds Acids, Bases and Salts Chemical Equation Heat Transfer (Physics Module) Thermometry Electricity Reflection of Light Refraction of Light Lenses Plate Tectonics & Geomorphology Rocks Geography Population Settlements & Urbanization Transport Geographical Investigations Japanese Occupation in Singapore History People's aspirations for Singapore after 1945 Independence for Singapore People's lives after Independence
Sec 3 (IP) Topics for 2015 Subject Topics Persuasive writing: Speech writing Descriptive writing Commentary writing Discursive writing Argumentative writing English Language Writing review: Film /Play Summary writing skills Comprehension skills : Application Questions Critical reading / reasoning & thinking Argument & disagreement Unseen Poetry English Literature Julius Caesar Unseen Prose Unseen Poetry Joy Luck Club Elective E Lit Unseen Prose MA Chapter 2 : Linear Inequalities MA Chapter 4 : Coordinate Geometry MA Chapter 6 : Further Trigonometry MA Chapter 7 : Application of Trigonometry Maths MA Chapter 11 : Geometrical Properties of Circles AM Chapter 1: Simultaneous Equations, Polynomials and Partial Fractions AM Chapter 2 : Quadratic Equations, Inequalities And Modulus Functions AM Chapter 3 : The Binomial Theorem AM Chapter 4 : Indices, Surds and Logarithms AM Chapter 5 : Coordinate Geometry AM Chapter 6 : Further Coordinate Geometry AM Chapter 7 : Linear Law AM Chapter 8 : Trigonometric Functions and Equations AM Chapter 9 : Trigonometric Identities and Formulae Biology Cell structure and function
Movement of substances Nutrients Enzymes Nutrtion in Man Transport in humans Excretion Homeostasis Respiration Plant nutrition Transport in plants Atomic Structure Bonding and structure Ionic Equation Redox Chemistry Periodic Table Mole Concept Acids, Bases and Salts Qualitative Analysis Metal Atmosphere Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Kinematics Dynamics Mass, Weight and Density Turning Effects of Forces Physics Energy, Work and Power Pressure Light Kinetic Model of Matter Temperature Transfer of Thermal Energy Thermal Properties of Matter Coastal Environments Geography Tectonic Hazards Weather & Climate Geographical Investigations
Unit 1: European Dominance and Expansion in the late 19th Century -Reasons for European interest and expansion in Southeast Asia -Responses of Southeast Asian States to European expansion History -Impact of colonial rule on Southeast Asia Unit 2: The World in Crisis -Impact of World War I -Rise of authoritarian regimes and its impact in the interwar years -World War II in Europe and the Asia-Pacific