Mathematics Core: Junior Forms

Strand EDB Topic Textbook Topics

Number and 1. Basic Computation S1 Ch.1
Algebra 3. Directed Number S1 Ch.2
5. Approximate Values and Numerical Estimation S1 Ch.12
7. Rational and Irrational Numbers S2 Ch.7 Pyth. Theorem and Irrational Numbers
9. Using Percentages S1 Ch.7 Percentages
S2 Ch.2 More about Percentages
11. Rates, Ratios and Proportions S2 Ch.2
13. Algebraic Expressions S1 Ch.3 Basic Algebra
15. Linear Equations in One Unknown S1 Ch.4
17. Linear Equations in Two Unknown S2 Ch.4
19. Laws of Integral Indices S3 Ch.1
21. Polynomials S1 Ch.8 Polynomials
S2 Ch.3 More about Factorization
23. Identities S2 Ch.1 Identities and Factorization
25. Formulae S2 Ch.3 Algebraic Fractions and Formulae
27. Linear Inequalities in One Unknown S3 Ch.6
Measures, Shape 28. Errors in Measurement S2 Ch.9
and Space 30. Arc Lengths and Areas of Sectors S2 Ch.8 Mensuration (II)
32. 3-D Figures S1 Ch.5 Basic Geometry
34. Mensuration S1 Ch.6 Mensuration (I)
S2 Ch.8 Mensuration (II)
S3 Ch.8 Mensuration (III)
36. Angles and Parallel Lines S1 Ch.10
38. Polygons S2 Ch.6 Angles Related to Polygon
40. Congruent Triangles S1 Ch.11
42. Similar Triangles S2 Ch.5
44. Quadrilaterals S3 Ch.4
46. Centres of Triangles S3 Ch.8
48. Pythagora’ Theorem S2 Ch.7 Pyth. Theorem and Irrational Numbers
50. Rectangular Coordinate System S1 Ch.9 Introduction to the R.C.S.
S3 Ch.5 Coordinate Geometry
52. Trigonometry S2 Ch.10
S3 Ch.7 More about Trigonometry
Data Handling 53. Organization of Data S1 Ch.13 Statistical Charts
55. Presentation of Data S1 Ch.13 Statistical Charts
S2 Ch.11 More about Statistical Charts
57. Measures of Central Tendency S3 Ch.10
59. Probability S3 Ch.11
Further Learning 60. Inquiry and Investigation -
Mathematics Core: Senior Forms
Strand EDB Topic
Number and Algebra 1. Quadratic Equations in One Unknown
2. Functions and Graphs
3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4. More about Polynomials
5. More about Equations
6. Variation
7. Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and their Summations
8. Inequalities and Linear Programming
9. More about Graphs of Functions
Measures, Shape and Space 10. Equations of Straight Lines
11. Basic Properties of Circles
12. Loci
13. Equations of Circles
14. More about Trigonometry
Data Handling 15. Permutations and Combinations
16. More about Probability
17. Measures of Dispersion
18. Uses and Abuses of Statistics
Further Learning 19. Further Applications
20. Inquiry in Investigation

Mathematics Extension 2 (Algebra and Calculus)

Strand EDB Topic
Foundation Knowledge 1. Odd and Even Functions
3. Mathematical Induction
5. The Binomial Theorem
7. More about Trigonometric Functions
9. Introduction to e
Calculus 10. Limits
12. Differentiation
14. Applications of Differentiation
16. Indefinite Integration and its Application
18. Definite Integration
20. Applications of Definite Integration
Algebra 21. Determinates
23. Matrices
25. Systems of Linear Equations
27. Introduction to Vectors
29. Scalar Product and Vector Product
31. Applications of Vectors
Further Learning 32. Inquiry and Investigation
Physics: Compulsory
Topic Unit Section
Heat and Gases Temperature, heat and internal energy  Temperature and Thermometers
 Heat and Internal Energy
 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity
 Temperature and Thermometers
 Heat and Internal Energy
 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity
Transfer Processes  Conduction, Convection and Radiation
Change of State  Melting and Freezing, Boiling and Condensing
 Latent heat
 Evaporation
Gases  General Gas Law
 Kinetic Theorey
Force and Motion Position and Movement  Position, Distance and Displacement
 Scalars and Vectors
 Speed and Velocity
 Uniform Motion
 Acceleration
 Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
 Vertical Motion under Gravity
Force and Motion  Newton’s First Law of Motion
 Addition and Resolution of Forces
 Newton’s Second Law of Motion
 Newton’s Third Law of Motion
 Mass and Weight
 Moment of a Force
Projectile Motion  -
Work, Energy and Power  Mechanical Work
 Gravitational Potential Energy
 Kinetic Energy
 Law of Conservation of Energy in a Closed System
 Power
Momentum  Linear Momentum
 Change in Momentum and Net Force
 Law of Conservation of Momentum
Uniform Circular Motion -
Gravitation -
Wave Motions Nature and Properties of Waves  Nature of Waves
 Wave Motion and Propagation
 Reflection and Refraction
 Diffraction and Interference
 Stationary Wave (Transverse Waves Only)
Light  Light in Electromagnetic Spectrum
 Reflection of Light
 Refraction of Light
 Total Internal Reflection
 Formation of Images by Lenses
 Wave Nature of Light
Sound  Wave Nature of Sound
 Audible Frequency Range
 Musical Notes
 Noise
Topic Unit Section
Electricity and Electrostatics  Electric Charges
Magnetism  Electric Field
Circuits and Domestic Electricity  Electric Current
 Electrical Energy and Electromotive Force
 Resistance
 Series and Parallel Circuits
 Simple Circuits
 Electrical Power
 Domestic Electricity
Electromagnetism  Magnetic Force and Magnetic Field
 Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
 Force Due to Magnetic Field
 Electromagnetic Induction
 Alternating Currents
 Transformer
 High Voltage Transmission of Electrical Energy
Radioactivity and Radiation and Radioactivity  X-rays
Nuclear Energy  Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations
 Radioactive Decay
 Detection of Radiation
 Radiation Safety
Atomic Model  Atomic Structure
 Isotopes and Radioactive Transmutation
Nuclear Energy  Nuclear Fission and Fusion
 Mass-energy Relationship
Physics: Elective
Topic Unit Section
Astronomy and The Universe as Seen in Different Scales  Structure of the Universe
Space Science Astronomy Through History  Models of Planetary Motion
Orbital Motions Under Gravity  Newton’s Law of Gravitation
 Weightlessness
 Conservation of Energy
Stars and the Universe  Stellar Luminosity and Classification
 Doppler Effect
Atomic World Rutherford’s Atomic Model  The Structure of Atom
Photoelectric Effect  Evidence for Light Quanta
 Einstein’s Interpretation of Photoelectric Effect and
Photoelectric Equation
Bohr’s Atomic Model of Hydrogen  Line Spectra
 Bohr’s Atomic Model of Hydrogen Atom
 The Interpretation of Line Spectra
Particle or Waves -
Probing Into Nano Scale  Physical Properties of Materials in Nano Scale
 Seeing at Nano Scale
 Recent Development in Nanotechnology
Energy and Use of Electricity at Home  Energy Consuming Appliances at Home
Energy  Lighting
 Cooking Without Fire
 Moving Heat Around
 Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Energy Efficiency in Building and  Building Materials Used to Improve the Energy
Transportation Efficiency
 Electric Vehicles
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy  Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources
Sources  Environmental Impact of Energy Consumptions
Medical Physics Making Sense of the Eye and the Ear  Physics of Vision
 Defects of Vision and Their Correction
 Physics of Hearing
Medical Imaging Using Non-Ionizing  Properties of Ultrasound
Radiation  Ultrasound Scans
 Fiber Optic Endoscopy
Medical Imaging Using Ionizing  X-ray Radiographic Imaging
Radiation  CT Scan
 Radionuclides for Medical Uses
Chemistry: Compulsory
Topic
I. Planet earth o The atmosphere
 composition of air
 separation of oxygen and nitrogen from liquid air by fractional distillation
 test for oxygen
 b. The ocean
 composition of sea water
 extraction of common salt and isolation of pure water from sea water
 tests to show the presence of sodium and chloride in a sample of common salt
 test for the presence of water in a sample
 electrolysis of sea water and uses of the products
 c. Rocks and minerals
 rocks as a source of minerals
 isolation of useful materials from minerals as exemplified by the extraction of metals from
their ores
 limestone, chalk and marble as different forms of calcium carbonate
 erosion processes as exemplified by the action of heat, water and acids on calcium carbonate
 thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate and test for carbon dioxide
 tests to show the presence of calcium and carbonate in a sample of limestone/chalk/marble
IV. Microscopic a. Atomic structure
world I  elements, atoms and symbols
 classification of elements into metals, non-metals and metalloids
 electrons, neutrons and protons as subatomic particles
 simple model of atom
 atomic number (Z) and mass number (A)
 isotopes
 isotopic masses and relative atomic masses based on 12C=12.00
 electronic arrangement of atoms (up to Z=20)
 stability of noble gases related to their electronic arrangements
b. The Periodic Table
 the position of the elements in the Periodic Table related to their electronic arrangements
 similarities in chemical properties among elements in Groups I, II, VII and 0
c. Metallic bonding
d. Structures and properties of metals
e. Ionic and covalent bond
 transfer of electrons in the formation of ionic bond
 cations and anions
 electron diagrams of simple ionic compounds
 names and formulae of ionic compounds
 ionic structure as illustrated by sodium chloride
 sharing of electrons in the formation of covalent bond
 single, double and triple bonds
 electron diagrams of simple covalent molecules
 names and formulae of covalent compounds
 formula masses and relative molecular masses
f. Structures and properties of giant ionic substances
g. Structures and properties of simple molecular substances
h. Structures and properties of giant covalent substances
i. Comparison of structures and properties of important types of substances
XIII. Metals a. Occurrence and extraction of metals
 occurrence of metals in nature in free state and in combined forms
 obtaining metals by heating metal oxides or by heating metal oxides with carbon
 extraction of metals by electrolysis
 relation of the discovery of metals with the ease of extraction of metals and the availability of
raw materials
 limited reserves of metals and their conservations
b. Reactivity of metals
 reactions of some common metals (sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, lead, copper, etc.)
with oxygen / air, water, dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulphuric acid
 metal reactivity series and the tendency of metals to form positive ions
 displacement reactions and their interpretations based on the reactivity series
 prediction of the occurrence of reactions involving metals using the reactivity series
 relation between the extraction method of a metal and its position in the metal reactivity series
c. Reacting masses
 quantitative relationship of the reactants and the products in a reaction as revealed by a
chemical equation
 the mole, Avogadro’s constant and molar mass
 percentage by mass of an element in a compound
 empirical formulae and molecular formulae derived from experimental data
 reacting masses from chemical equations
d. Corrosion of metals and their protection
 factors that influence the rusting of iron
 methods used to prevent rusting of iron
 socioeconomic implications of rusting of iron
 corrosion resistance of aluminium
 anodisation as a method to enhance corrosion resistance of aluminium
XVII. Acids and bases a. Introduction to acids and alkalis
 common acids and alkalis in daily life and in the laboratory
 characteristics and chemical reactions of acids as illustrated by dilute hydrochloric acid and
dilute sulphuric acid
 acidic properties and hydrogen ions (H+ (aq))
 role of water in exhibiting properties of acid
 basicity of acid
 characteristics and chemical reactions of alkalis as illustrated by sodium hydroxide and aqueous
ammonia
 alkaline properties and hydroxide ions (OH- (aq))
 corrosive nature of concentrated acids and concentrated alkalis
b. Indicators and pH
 acid-base indicators as exemplified by litmus, methyl orange and phenolphthalein
 pH scale as a measure of acidity and alkalinity (pH = -log[H + (aq)])
 use of universal indicator and an appropriate instrument to measure the pH of solutions
c. Strength of acids and alkalis
 meaning of strong and weak acids as well as strong and weak alkalis in terms of their extent of
dissociation in aqueous solutions
 methods to compare the strength of acids/alkalis
d. Salts and neutralisation
 bases as chemical opposites of acids
 neutralisation as the reaction between acid and base/alkali to form water and salt only
 exothermic nature of neutralisation
 preparation of soluble and insoluble salts
 naming of common salts
 applications of neutralisation
e. Concentration of solutions
 concentration of solutions in mol dm3 (molarity)
f. Volumetric analysis involving acids and alkalis
 standard solutions
 acid-alkali titrations
XXIII. Fossil fuels a. Hydrocarbons from fossil fuels
and carbon  coal, petroleum and natural gas as sources of fossil fuels and carbon compounds
compounds  composition of petroleum and its separation
 gradation in properties of the various fractions of petroleum
 heat change during combustion of hydrocarbons
 major uses of distilled fractions of petroleum
 consequences of using fossil fuels
b. Homologous series, structural formulae and naming of carbon compounds
 unique nature of carbon
 homologous series as illustrated by alkanes, alkenes, alkanols and alkanoic acids
 structural formulae and systematic naming of alkanes, alkenes, alkanols and alkanoic acids
c. Alkanes and alkenes
 petroleum as a source of alkanes
 alkanes
 cracking and its industrial importance
 alkenes
d. Addition polymers
 monomers, polymers and repeating units
 addition polymerisation
 structures, properties and uses of addition polymers as illustrated by polyethene, polypropene,
polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene and Perspex
XXVII. Microscopic a. Polarity of bond and molecule
world II b. Intermolecular forces
 van der Waals’ forces
 hydrogen bonding
c. Structure and properties of ice
d. Simple molecular substances with non-octet structures
e. Shapes of simple molecules
XXXII. Redox a. Chemical cells in daily life
reactions,  primary cells and secondary cells
chemical cells  uses of chemical cells in relation to their characteristics such as size, voltage, capacity,
and electrolysis rechargeability and price
b. Reactions in simple chemical cells
 chemical cells consisting of: i. two metal electrodes and an electrolyte ii. metal-metal ion half
cells and salt bridge/porous device
 changes occurring at the electrodes and electron flow in the external circuit
 half equations and overall cell equations
c. Redox reactions
 oxidation and reduction
 oxidation numbers
 common oxidising agents (e.g., MnO4- (aq) / H+ (aq), Cr2O72- (aq) / H+ (aq), Fe3+ (aq), Cl2 (aq), HNO3 (aq) of
different concentrations and conc. H2SO4 (l))
 common reducing agents (e.g., SO32+ (aq), I- (aq), Fe2+ (aq), Zn (s))
 balancing equations for redox reactions
d. Redox reactions in chemical cells
 chemical cells with inert electrodes
 fuel cell
e. Electrolysis
 electrolysis as the decomposition of substances by electricity as exemplified by electrolysis of
a. dilute sulphuric acid
b. sodium chloride solutions of different concentrations
c. copper (II) sulphate solution
 anodic and cathodic reactions
 preferential discharge of ions in relation to the electrochemical series, concentration of ions and
nature of electrodes
 industrial applications of electrolysis in electroplating
XXXVII. Chemical a. Energy changes in chemical reactions
reactions and  conservation of energy
energy  endothermic and exothermic reactions and their relationship to the breaking and forming of
bonds
b. Standard enthalpy changes of reactions
c. Hess’s law
 use of Hess’s law to determine enthalpy changes which cannot be easily determined by
experiment directly
 calculations involving enthalpy changes of reactions
XL. Rate of reaction a. Rate of chemical reaction
 methods of following the progress of a chemical reaction
 instantaneous and average rate
b. Factors affecting rate of reaction
 concentration
 temperature
 surface area
 catalyst
c. Molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.)
 calculations involving molar volume of gases
XLIII. Chemical a. Dynamic equilibrium
equilibrium  characteristics of dynamic equilibrium
b. Equilibrium constant
 equilibrium constant expressed in terms of concentrations (Kc)
c. The effect of changes in concentration and temperature on chemical equilibria
 a change in temperature results in possible changes in Kc of the system
 changes in concentration result in the adjustment of the system without changing the value of
Kc
XLVI. Chemistry of a. Introduction to selected homologous series
carbon  homologous series
compounds  structural formulae and systematic naming
b. Isomerism
 structural isomerism
 cis-trans isomerism as exemplified by acyclic carbon compounds containing one C=C bond
 enantiomerism as exemplified by compounds containing one chiral carbon
c. Typical reactions of various functional groups
 alkanes: substitution with halogens
 alkenes: addition of hydrogen, halogens and hydrogen halides
 haloalkanes: substitution with OH- (aq)
 alcohols: substitution with halides using hydrogen halides or phosphorus trihalides; dehydration
to alkenes; oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes and carboxylic acids; oxidation of
secondary alcohols to ketones
 aldehydes and ketones: oxidation using Cr2O72- (aq); reduction using LiAlH4 or NaBH4
 carboxylic acids: esterification and amide formation; reduction using LiAlH 4
 esters: hydrolysis
 amides: hydrolysis
d. Inter-conversions of carbon compounds
 inter-conversions between the functional groups
 laboratory preparations of simple carbon compounds
e. Important organic substances
 structure and medical applications of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
 structures and properties of soaps and soapless detergents
 structures, properties and uses of nylon and polyesters
LI. Patterns in the a. Periodic variation in physical properties of the elements from Li to Ar
chemical world  variation in the nature of bonding
 variations in melting point and electrical conductivity
b. Bonding, stoichiometric composition and acid-base properties of the oxides of elements from
Na to Cl
c. General properties of transition metals
 coloured ions
 variable oxidation states
 catalytic properties
Information, Communication and Technology
Module / Option
The Compulsory Part A. Information Processing (37)
a. Introduction to Information Processing (3)
b. Data Organisation and Data Control (4)
c. Data Representation (10)
d. Data Manipulation and Analysis (20)
B. Computer System Fundamentals (20)
a. Basic Machine Organisation (14)
b. System Software (6)
C. Internet and its Applications (31)
a. Networking and Internet Basics (9)
b. Internet Services and Applications (5)
c. Elementary Web Authoring (3)
d. Threats and Security on the Internet (14)
D. Computational Thinking and Programming (48)
a. Problem-Formulation and Analysis (5)
b. Algorithm Design (12)
c. Program Development (20)
d. Program Testing and Debugging (11)
E. Social Implications (8)
a. Technological Innovations (3)
b. Health and Ethical Issues (3)
c. Intellectual Property (2)
The Elective Part A. Databases (38)
(Choose any two) a. Relational Databases Concepts (6)
b. SQL (18)
c. Database Design Methodology (14)
B. Web Application Development (38)
a. Network Services and Implementation (14)
b. Web Programming and Applications (24)
C. Algorithm and Programming (38)
a. Programming (32)
b. Applications of Programming in Real Life (6)