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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 :

THEMES TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOME

1. INTRODUCING SCIENCE F 4 : Scientific Investigation. 1. Scientific Skill.
2. HUMAN & VARIETY OF F 5 : Microorganisms & Their 2. Science Process Skill :
LIVING THINGS Effects. Observe ➟ Classify ➟ Measure
3. MATTER ON EARTH F 4 : Matter and Substance. & Use Number ➟ Inference ➟
F 5 : Carbon Compounds. Predict ➟ Communicate Using
4. MANAGING AND F 4 : Nutrition, Body Coordination, Time & Space ➟ Interpret ➟
CONTINUITY OF LIFE Heredity & Variation. Define ➟ Control Variable ➟
5. FORCE AND MOVEMENT F 5 : Motion. Hipothesis ➟ Experiment
6. FORCE IN LIFE F 4 : Nuclear Energy, Energy & 3. Manipulative Skill.
Chemical Changes, Light 4. Thinking Skill.
Colour & Sight. 5. Scientific Attitude and
7. BALANCE & MANAGEMENT F 5 : Preservation & Conservation Praiseworthy Value.
OF THE ENVIRONMENT Of The Environment.
8. TECHNOLOGICAL & F 4 : Chemicals in Industry,
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT F 5 : Food Technology & Production,
IN SOCIETY Synthetic Materials in Industry,
Electronics & ICT.

B EXAMINATION FORMAT - Paper 1

SYLLABUS TIME FORM OF TOTAL COMPULSORY NOTE SUGGESTED MARKS
COVERAGE QUESTION QUESTION TO BE ANSWER TIME
ANSWERED
Objective 4 choices of
All Form 4 and 5 1 hour (Multiple 45 All answers for 50 minutes 45 %
topics and 15 Choice) each question.
minute
s Objective 4 combinations
(Multiple 5 All of answers that 25 minutes 5%
Complement) are not fixed.

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.

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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) :
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
TOPIC I II I II I II I II I II I II I II 2011 2012 2013
1. Scientific Investigation
F 2. Body Coordination 3 3 3 5 3 4 3
O 3. Heredity and Variation 4 1 4 5 3 3 4 5
R 4. Matter and Substance 4 4 5 4 4 4 5
M 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
4 7. Light, Colour and Sight 4 5 3 5 3 3 4
8. Chemicals in Industry 2 2 2 2 3 2 2
20 3 21 2 23 24 22 24 24
TOTAL FORM 4 QUESTIONS
9. Microbes & Their Effects 5 4 5 3 5 4 3
F 10. Nutrition 4 1 5 2 4 4 5 3
O 11. Environment 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 4
R 12. Carbon Compounds 4 3 4 5 3 3 4
M 13. Motion 3 1 4 5 5 5 5 4
14. Food Technology & Prod. 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 4
5 15. Synthetic Materials in Ind. 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2
16. Electronics and ICT 2 2 2 3 3 3 2
23 4 25 2 27 26 28 26 26
TOTAL FORM 5 QUESTIONS
43 7 46 4 50 50 50 50 50
OVERALL TOTAL

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 Coordn Q2
2. Body Systems
3. Body Coordn Importance Q2
NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Nervous Syst & Function Q1 Q3
2. Neurones – Struc & Func Q5 Q6 Q3
NERVOUS COORDINATION
1. Receptors & Effectors
2. Reflex Action Q5 Q7
3. Pathway of Reflex Action Q1
PROPRIOCEPTORS
1. Kinaesthetic Sense
2. Importance
HUMAN BRAIN
1. Parts and Function Q6 Q8
2. Voluntary & Involuntary Action Q6 Q1 Q3
HORMONAL COORDN
1. What are hormones
2. Endocrine System Q7 Q7 Q4 Q2 Q4
- Effect of Imbalance
NERVOUS & ENDOC SYSTEM
COORDN
1. Comparison (Sim & Diff) Q5
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

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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 Q25
2. Characteristics of Microbes Q27,Q28 Q24 Q24 Q23
GROWTH FACTORS
1. Factors Affecting Microbes Q29 Q25 Q25 Q24 Q27
2. Application of Factors …..
USEFUL MICROBES
1. Using Beneficial Microbes Q31 Q25 Q26 Q26 Q25 Q26
2. Potential use of Microbes
HARMFUL EFFECTS
1. Harmful Effects of Microbes
2. Diseases Caused by Microbes Q30 Q27
3. Transmission of Diseases Q26 Q28
PREVENTION OF DISEASES
1. Through Vectors Control Q26 Q27
2. Through Sterilization Q27
3. Through Immunization Q28
TREATMENT OF DISEASES
1. Antibiotics Q27
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

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
1. Nervous System 1. Body Coordination
2. Reflex Action 2. Proprioceptors (Kinaesthetic Sense)
BODY COORDINATION 3. Human Brain 3. Nervous & Endicrine System Coordn
(FORM 4) 4. Endocrine System 4. Effects ofDrug Abuse
5. Effects of Alcohol
6. Healthy Sound Mind
1. Microbes Characteristics 1. Application of Growth Factors
2. Growth Factors 2. Potential Use of Microbes
MICROBES & EFFECTS 3. Beneficial Microbes 3. Harmful Effects
(FORM 5) 4. Diseases 4. Treatment
5. Prevention of Diseases 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 Millon’s 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.
Corn Corn
Example 6 : seedlings seedlings

Diagram shows apparatus arrangement at

the beginning of an experiment to study
the effect of nutrient deficiency to the
growth of corn seedling’s root. After two
Black weeks kept in the laboratory, corn
paper Black
paper
seedling in which test tube shows the
least root growth.

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
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 D. Guessing weight of an object on the palm.

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 TIME FORM OF TOTAL COMPULSO NOTE SUGGESTED MARKS
COVERAGE QUESTION QUESTION RY TO BE ANSWER
ANSWERED TIME
Structure 4 All Answers needn’t use 45 minute 20 %
All Form 4 2½ (Practical) complete sentence.
and 5 topics Hour Structure 5 All Answers needn’t use 60 minute 30 %
(Theory) complete sentence
Essay 3 2 Answers use short 45 minute 20 %
complete sentence
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 :
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
TOPIC P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E P T E
1. Scientific Investigation
F 2. Body Coordination T 1 1 1 1 1
O 3. Heredity and Variation 1 1 1 1
R 4. Matter and Substance T 1 1 P 1 1
M 5. Energy & Chem Changes 1 T 1 1 1 1 T
6. Nuclear Energy 1 1 1 1
4 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
9. Microbes & Their Effects 1 1 1 1 1 T 1 P
F 10. Nutrition 1 1 1 1 T
O 11. Environment 1 T 1 T 1
R 12. Carbon Compounds 1 P 1 1 1 1
M 13. Motion 1 1 1 1 T 1 2
14. Food Technology & Pr 1 T T 1 1
5 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
1. Scientific Investigation
2. Body Coordination ET-Voluntary & T-Endocrine system T-Voluntary action and T-Proprioceptors
Involuntary action (parts/function/effect) Brain (kinaesthetic sense)
F 3. Heredity and Variation P-Thumb prints T-Mitosis
O
R 4. Matter and Substance ET-Substances/Purify P-Boiling point P-Ionic Compound EP-Electrical conductivity
(Electrical Conducty) Of substance
M 5. Energy & Chem Changes P-Simple Cells ET-Physical and T-Electroplating P-Reaction of magnesium P-Heat change in chemical
Chemical change with HCl Reaction
4 6. Nuclear Energy T-Ray penetration / T-Nuclear fission and T-Radioactive Decay T-Food preservation
Radioisotope Ray (potatoes)
7. Light, Colour and Sight T-Newton’s Exp on EP-Coloured light P-Ray diagram of P-Pin hole camera P-Ray diagram of Convex
Light Dispersion Subtraction by filters Concave lens Lens (focal length)
8. Chemicals in Industry T-Bronze Alloy EP-Alloy test (corrosion) EP-Alloy test (hardness)

9. Microbes & Their P-Penicilin effect on P-Antibiotic effect on P-Growth factor P-Growth factor (pH) P- Fermentation at
Effects bacteria growth Bacteria growth (Temperature) Different temperature
ET-Immunity and
F dengue fever control
O 10. Nutrition T-Nitrogen cycle T-Photosynthesis P-Growth of corn seedling
R 11. Environment P-Air Pollution ET-Factory toxic waste & T-Waste from fossil fuel
M Open burning Burning in factories
12. Carbon Compounds T-Palm fruit & oil T-Palm fruit & oil P-Vulcanized Rubber T-Organic & Inorganic
EP-Rubber Carbon compounds
5 13. Motion P-Ticker Timer P-Pressure T-Four stroke diesel P-Collision ET-Submarine and safety
Engine Feature in vehicles
14. Food Technology & Pr T-Food Act (Lable) ET-Food processing & ET-Food processing and T-Food processing T- Food lable
Farming practice Selecting food
15. Synthetic Materials ET-Plastics thermoset and T-Synthetic polymer
Thermoplastic (plastics)
16. Electronics and ICT T-Radio circuit/wave T-Radio block dgm & ET-Radio block dgm & T-Satellite and radio
diode communication (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 P-Q2
- Ray Diagram of Convex Lens E-Prac
- Ray Diagram of Concave Lens P – Q2
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 wton’s Exp. On Light Dispersion T – Q1
- 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 E-Prac
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

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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
___________________________________________ Use suitable KEY
WORD before
(c) Explain how the exhaust gases that escape cause the rocket to move upwards . composing .

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

EXAMPLE 2 :
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Apparatus arrangement shown was placed under direct Sunlight Measuring
sunlight for 6 hours. In that time, oxygen released by the 20 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

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.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________
EXAMPLE 3 :
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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. P

Name two pollutants in P. Acid Acid
in clouds Rain
(b) State three effects of acid rain..

Acidic Acidic
Soil Pond

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.