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Enhanced, refined and continued by :


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SPM SCIENCE - PAPER 1

A GENERAL GUIDE - Paper 1

1. Paper 1 SPM Science contains two parts which are multiple choice questions and multiple complement
questions.
2. The questions post for paper 1 are in objective form with 4 choices of answers.
3. Scope of questions covers all topics taught in Form 4 and 5 with a few questions from Lower Secondary
topics.
4. Candidates have to make thorough revision covering all these topics and avoid choosing certain topics only.
5. Scientific calculator is allowed as additional tool.
6. Upper Secondary Science Syllabus is organized as follows :





















B EXAMINATION FORMAT - Paper 1

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

All Form 4 and 5
topics

1 hour
and 15
minutes
Objective
(Multiple
Choice)

Objective
(Multiple
Complement)

45



5

All



All
4 choices of
answers for
each question.

4 combinations
of answers that
are not fixed.

50 minutes



25 minutes

45 %



5 %

1. Utilise the last 5 to 10 minutes to recheck your answers.
2. Begin with the simplest questions first. Mark and leave the more difficult questions for a while.
3. After answering all the simple questions, go back to the questions left before.
4. Do not mark all answers on the question paper and then shift them later to the answer sheet.
5. Never leave any question unanswered (the least you can do is to guess them, but only after all distractors are removed).
6. When reading the questions, note down the keywords, processes and other important informations.
7. Diagrams, charts, tables, graphs, explaination and others are used to pose questions. Be very discrete when analyzing them.
Sometimes we have to integrate facts and sometimes we have to differentiate facts.


THEMES TOPICS
1. INTRODUCING SCIENCE F 4 : Scientific Investigation.
2. HUMAN & VARIETY OF
LIVING THINGS
F 5 : Microorganisms & Their
Effects.
3. MATTER ON EARTH F 4 : Matter and Substance.
F 5 : Carbon Compounds.
4. MANAGING AND
CONTINUITY OF LIFE
F 4 : Nutrition, Body Coordination,
Heredity & Variation.
5. FORCE AND MOVEMENT F 5 : Motion.
6. FORCE IN LIFE F 4 : Nuclear Energy, Energy &
Chemical Changes, Light
Colour & Sight.
7. BALANCE & MANAGEMENT
OF THE ENVIRONMENT
F 5 : Preservation & Conservation
Of The Environment.
8. TECHNOLOGICAL &
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
IN SOCIETY
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
Hipothesis Experiment
3. Manipulative Skill.
4. Thinking Skill.
5. Scientific Attitude and
Praiseworthy Value.


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C ANALYSIS - Paper 1

1. At a glance, Paper 1 topical analysis is as follows (I denotes multiple choice, II denotes multiple complement) :


TOPIC
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
2011 2012 2013
I II I II I II I II I II I II I II

F
O
R
M

4
1. Scientific Investigation
2. Body Coordination 3 3 3 5 3 4 3
3. Heredity and Variation 4 1 4 5 3 3 4 5
4. Matter and Substance 4 4 5 4 4 4 5
5. Energy and Chemical Changes 2 1 2 1 3 3 4 3 2
6. Nuclear Energy 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 3
7. Light, Colour and Sight 4 5 3 5 3 3 4
8. Chemicals in Industry 2 2 2 2 3 2 2
TOTAL FORM 4 QUESTIONS
20 3 21 2 23 24 22 24 24

F
O
R
M

5
9. Microbes & Their Effects 5 4 5 3 5 4 3
10. Nutrition 4 1 5 2 4 4 5 3
11. Environment 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 4
12. Carbon Compounds 4 3 4 5 3 3 4
13. Motion 3 1 4 5 5 5 5 4
14. Food Technology & Prod. 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 4
15. Synthetic Materials in Ind. 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2
16. Electronics and ICT 2 2 2 3 3 3 2
TOTAL FORM 5 QUESTIONS
23 4 25 2 27 26 28 26 26
OVERALL TOTAL
43 7 46 4 50 50 50 50 50

2. A more detail analysis according to subtopics can be made as follows:

CHAPTER 2 (FORM 4) : BODY COORDINATION
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Total
BODY COORDINATION
1. What is Body Coord
n

2. Body Systems
3. Body Coord
n
Importance

Q2



Q2

NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Nervous Syst & Function
2. Neurones Struc & Func


Q5


Q6

Q1
Q3

Q3

NERVOUS COORDINATION
1. Receptors & Effectors
2. Reflex Action
3. Pathway of Reflex Action


Q5


Q7



Q1

PROPRIOCEPTORS
1. Kinaesthetic Sense
2. Importance

HUMAN BRAIN
1. Parts and Function
2. Voluntary & Involuntary Action

Q6


Q6

Q8


Q1


Q3

HORMONAL COORD
N

1. What are hormones
2. Endocrine System
- Effect of Imbalance


Q7


Q7


Q4


Q2


Q4

NERVOUS & ENDOC SYSTEM
COORD
N

1. Comparison (Sim & Diff)
2. Importance


Q5




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


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CHAPTER 9 (FORM 5) : MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON LIVING THINGS
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Total
MICROBES CLASSIFICATION
1. Types of Microbes
2. Characteristics of Microbes


Q27,Q28


Q24


Q24


Q23

Q25

GROWTH FACTORS
1. Factors Affecting Microbes
2. Application of Factors ..

Q29

Q25

Q25

Q24

Q27

USEFUL MICROBES
1. Using Beneficial Microbes
2. Potential use of Microbes

Q31

Q25

Q26

Q26

Q25

Q26

HARMFUL EFFECTS
1. Harmful Effects of Microbes
2. Diseases Caused by Microbes
3. Transmission of Diseases


Q30


Q27



Q26



Q28

PREVENTION OF DISEASES
1. Through Vectors Control
2. Through Sterilization
3. Through Immunization

Q26



Q28


Q27

Q27

TREATMENT OF DISEASES
1. Antibiotics
2. Antisera (Antiserum)
3. Chemotherapy
4. Radiotherapy
5. Surgery
6. Danger Using Drugs w/o Advice

Q27

EFFECTS OF MICROBES
1. Effects on Human Beings
2. Effects on Nature Balance


3. In general, it can be observed that there are subtopics that are either POPULAR or those that are SELDOM BEING POST

TOPIC POPULAR SUBTOPICS SELDOM OR NEVER BEEN POSTED
SUBTOPICS


BODY COORDINATION
(FORM 4)
1. Nervous System
2. Reflex Action
3. Human Brain
4. Endocrine System
1. Body Coordination
2. Proprioceptors (Kinaesthetic Sense)
3. Nervous & Endicrine System Coord
n

4. Effects ofDrug Abuse
5. Effects of Alcohol
6. Healthy Sound Mind


MICROBES & EFFECTS
(FORM 5)
1. Microbes Characteristics
2. Growth Factors
3. Beneficial Microbes
4. Diseases
5. Prevention of Diseases
1. Application of Growth Factors
2. Potential Use of Microbes
3. Harmful Effects
4. Treatment
5. Effects of Microbes
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D FORMS OF QUESTIONS Paper 1

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


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

A. II only B. I and III An adult is unconscious after accidently
C. II and III D. I, II and III being hit at a part of his brain. Which
part has been injured?

3. QUESTIONS THAT HAD TO BE GUESSED - Eliminate dictractors so that the risk is minimized when guessing.

Example 6 :











Culture Culture Culture Complete
solution solution solution culture
without without without solution
nitrogen phosphorus potassium

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 D. relay neurone

Example 8 : Receptor Cerebrum Effector
Sensory Motor
Neurone Neurone

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

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 : Formative Practice 2 :
A student wears convex lens glasses. The type of Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by the defiency of
vision defect he suffers is
A. colour blindness B. long sightedness A. Iron mineral B. Vitamin B
C. short sightedness D. night blindness C. Protein 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.


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.
Corn
seedlings
Corn
seedlings
Black
paper
Black
paper

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SPM SCIENCE - PAPER 2

A GENERAL GUIDE Paper 2

1. Paper 2 SPM Science contains 3 parts which are the Practical Structure part, Theory Structure part and the Essay part.
2. The examination took the form of written test.
3. For STRUCTURE questions :
Use short sentence (a word, a number or a short sentence not necessarily a complete one is appropriate) .
Show workings calculation. Write units correctly (usually given and not required to be written).
Length of answers refers to the answer space provided. Use suitable and precise KEY WORDS.
Graph and diagram drawings must be labeled clearly and correctly.
4. For ESSAY questions :
You have to answer 2 questions, that is question 1 and any one of question 2 or 3.
Compulsory question Question 1 : Experimental Skill
Optional question Question 2 or 3 : (a) Comprehension
(b) Problem solving / Decision making / Conceptualization
Marks allocated predicts the length of answer should be written.
A long answer is needed. Write answer in the form of short but complete sentence.
Facts must be written in a uniform manner. Before answering, list out important points.
Use GRAPH, DIAGRAMS and others to assists your explaination.

B 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.

C ANALYSIS Paper 2

1. At a glance, Paper 2 topical analysis is as follows :


TOPIC
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E

F
O
R
M

4
1. Scientific Investigation

2. Body Coordination
T 1 1 1 1 1
3. Heredity and Variation
1 1

1 1
4. Matter and Substance
T 1 1 P 1 1
5. Energy & Chem Changes
1 T 1 1 1 1 T
6. Nuclear Energy
1 1 1 1
7. Light, Colour and Sight
1 P 1 1 1 P 1
8. Chemicals in Industry
1 P P T 1
TOTAL F 4 QUESTIONS 1 1 2 2 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 3 1

F
O
R
M

5
9. Microbes & Their Effects
1 1 1 1 1 T 1 P
10. Nutrition
1 1

1 1 T
11. Environment
1 T 1 T 1
12. Carbon Compounds
1 P 1 1 1 1
13. Motion
1 1 1 1 T 1 2
14. Food Technology & Pr
1 T T 1 1
15. Synthetic Materials
T 1 1
16. Electronics and ICT
1 1 T 1 1
TOTAL F 5 QUESTIONS 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2
OVERALL TOTAL 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3
2. Other way of analyzing is as follows :


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TOPIC
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009


F
O
R
M

4
1. Scientific Investigation
2. Body Coordination ET-Voluntary &
Involuntary action
T-Endocrine system
(parts/function/effect)
T-Voluntary action and
Brain
T-Proprioceptors
(kinaesthetic sense)

3. Heredity and Variation P-Thumb prints T-Mitosis


4. Matter and Substance ET-Substances/Purify P-Boiling point P-Ionic Compound
(Electrical Conduct
y
)
EP-Electrical conductivity
Of substance

5. Energy & Chem Changes P-Simple Cells ET-Physical and
Chemical change
T-Electroplating P-Reaction of magnesium
with HCl
P-Heat change in chemical
Reaction

6. Nuclear Energy T-Ray penetration /
Radioisotope
T-Nuclear fission and
Ray
T-Radioactive Decay T-Food preservation
(potatoes)

7. Light, Colour and Sight T-Newtons Exp on
Light Dispersion
EP-Coloured light
Subtraction by filters
P-Ray diagram of
Concave lens
P-Pin hole camera P-Ray diagram of Convex
Lens (focal length)

8. Chemicals in Industry T-Bronze Alloy EP-Alloy test (corrosion) EP-Alloy test (hardness)




F
O
R
M

5
9. Microbes & Their
Effects
P-Penicilin effect on
bacteria growth
P-Antibiotic effect on
Bacteria growth
P-Growth factor
(Temperature)
P-Growth factor (pH)

P- Fermentation at
Different temperature
ET-Immunity and
dengue fever control

10. Nutrition

T-Nitrogen cycle T-Photosynthesis P-Growth of corn seedling
11. Environment P-Air Pollution ET-Factory toxic waste &
Open burning
T-Waste from fossil fuel
Burning in factories

12. Carbon Compounds T-Palm fruit & oil
EP-Rubber
T-Palm fruit & oil P-Vulcanized Rubber T-Organic & Inorganic
Carbon compounds

13. Motion P-Ticker Timer P-Pressure T-Four stroke diesel
Engine
P-Collision ET-Submarine and safety
Feature in vehicles

14. Food Technology & Pr T-Food Act (Lable) ET-Food processing &
Farming practice
ET-Food processing and
Selecting food
T-Food processing T- Food lable
15. Synthetic Materials ET-Plastics thermoset and
Thermoplastic
T-Synthetic polymer
(plastics)

16. Electronics and ICT T-Radio circuit/wave T-Radio block dgm &
diode
ET-Radio block dgm &
communication
T-Satellite and radio
(wave) communication


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

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





P Q2



P-Q2



E-Prac

7.2 OPTICAL INST. & THE EYE
- Instruments using Plane Mirror
- Instruments using Lenses
- The Camera and The Eye




P Q2

7.3 DISPERSION OF LIGHT
- Ne wtons Exp. On Light Dispersion
- Rainbow

T Q1


7.4 SCATTERING OF LIGHT
- Light Scattering
- Effects of Light Scattering


7.5 ADDITION & SUBTRACTION OF
COLOURED LIGHTS
- Addition of Coloured Lights
- Coloured Lights Subtract
n
by Filter




E-Prac


7.6 COLOURED OBJECTS APPEAR
N

- 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






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D 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 Liquid X
___________________________________________

(b) Name the fuel usually used in a rocket. Combustion
Chamber
___________________________________________

(c) Explain how the exhaust gases that escape cause the rocket to move upwards .

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________


EXAMPLE 2 :
10
Apparatus arrangement shown was placed under direct Sunlight Measuring
sunlight for 6 hours. In that time, oxygen released by the Cylinder
water weeds is gathered in the measuring cylinder.
Oxygen
(a) What is the volume of oxygen released in 6 hours?

Water mixed with
_____________________________________________ a small amount of
sodium bicarbonate

(b) Calculate the rate of oxygen released . Water Weeds






The rate of oxygen released is______________________

(b) State one test you can carry out to confirm that the gas released is oxygen.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________
EXAMPLE 3 :
Use suitable KEY
WORD before
composing .
Show calculation working
20

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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. Acid Acid
in clouds Rain
(b) State three effects of acid rain..




F 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. (1 mark)

(b) Describe an experiment to test your hypothesis based on the following criteria:
(i) Aim of the experiment. (1 mark)
(ii) Identification of variables. (2 marks)
(iii) List of apparatus and materials. (1 mark)
(iv) Procedure or method. (4 marks)
(v) Tabulation of data. (1 mark)

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. (6 marks)

EXAMPLE 8 :
Explain how obesity occurs.

EXAMPLE 9 :
Explain how a rainbow can be formed.


Acidic
Soil
Acidic
Pond
P