Secondary 4 EOY Topics HCI 2014

Math:
A Math:
1. Algebra
(a) Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
(b) Indices and Surds
(c) Polynomials and Partial Fractions
(d) Binomial Expansions
(e) Power, Exponential, Logarithmic and Equations
2. Geometry and Trigonometry
(a) Trigonometric functions, identities and equations
(b) Coordinate Geometry in two dimensions
3. Calculus
(a) Differentiation and Integration
E Math:
1. Numbers and Algebra
(a) Algebraic representation and formulae
(b) Algebraic manipulation
(c) Functions and graphs
(d) Solutions of equations and inequalities
(e) Matrices
2. Geometry and Mensuration
(a) Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry
(b) Mensuration
(c) Coordinate Geometry
(d) Vectors in 2 dimensions
3. Statistics and Probability
(a) Probability

Chemistry:
Sec 3:
1. Separation Techniques
2. Atomic structure
3. Chemical Bonding
4. Acids, bases and salts
5. Qualitative analysis
6. Chemical calculation
7. Periodic Table
8. Air and environment

Sec 4:
1. Redox
2. Electrolysis
3. Energy changes
4. Speed of reactions
5. Reversible reactions
6. Fuel
7. Organic Chemistry (Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohol, carboxylic acid and ester)
8. Polymer

Biology
Sec 3:
1) Cell movement/Organization and function
2) Movement across membranes
3) Enzymes
4) Plant Nutrition
5) Plant Transport
6) Animal Nutrients
7) Animal Nutrition
8) Respiration
9) Transport in Humans
10) Ecology
Sec 4:
1) Excretion
2) Homeostasis and temperature regulation
3) Coordination and Response
a. Eye
b. Brain
c. Nervous System
d. Endocrine System
4) Plant Reproduction
5) Human Reproduction
6) Molecular Genetics
a. DNA
b. Protein Synthesis
c. Genetic Engineering
7) Cell and Nuclear Division
8) Inheritance

Physics

Sec 3:
1) Physical Quantities, Units and Measurements
2) Refraction of light
3) Lenses
4) Electromagnetic Spectrum
5) Scalar and Vectors
6) Kinematics
7) Dynamics
8) Work, Energy and Power
9) Kinetic Model of Matter
10) Effects of Thermal energy
11) Transfer of thermal energy
12) Temperature
13) Thermal Properties
14) General Wave properties
Sec 4:
1) Sound
2) Static Electricity
3) Current Electricity
4) DC Circuits
5) Magnetism
6) Practical Electricity
7) Electromagnetism
8) Electromagnetic Induction
9) Vector Resolution
10) Projectile Motion
11) Turning effects of forces
12) Pressure

Integrated Humanities (Core)

1. Conflicts Between Countries Case Studies
a. Korean War
i.

Causes

Ideological Divide between USA and USSR

USAs Policy of Containment

Nationalistic Desires for Reunification

b. Spratly Islands Dispute

i.

Causes

Economic Factor

Strategic Military Location

Historical Reasons

c. Water Dispute Between Israel and Jordan

i.

Causes

Economic Causes

Social Causes

Political Causes

d. Iraq Invasion of Kuwait

i.

Causes

Territorial Disputes

Historical Enmity

Overproduction of Oil from Kuwait

ii. Impacts
Impact on Kuwait

Impact on Iraq

Regional and International Impact

2. Terrorism
a. Definition
b. Causes
c. Impacts

Economic Impact

Social Impact

Political Impact

Reasons for difficulty in eliminating terrorists

e. Managing Terrorism

ASEANs Efforts

International Efforts

Nurturing an Environment that Censures Terrorism

3. Diplomacy and Deterrence

a. Diplomacy Strategies

Bilateral Diplomacy

Regional Diplomacy

International Diplomacy

b. ASEAN
i.

Successes

Promote economic, social, and cultural development of the region

Protect peace and stability of the region

Provide opportunities for member countries to discuss and resolve

differences peacefully

ii.

Limitations

Limited in promoting economic development

Limited in resolving conflict among member nations

c. UN
i.

Successes

Providing help to countries in need

Giving a voice to every member country

Safeguarding peace and stability

ii.

Failures

Lack of Effective Intervention

Veto Power

Nuclear Proliferation

d. Deterrence Strategies

i. Modern Singapore Armed Forces : citizen armed force and 3rd generation
armed forces
ii. Defense Industry
iii. Total Defense
iv. Military cooperation: bilateral military cooperation and FPDA

History
SBQ:
1) New Deal
a. Reasons
b. Measures
c. Impact
2) Vietnam War
a. Reasons
b. Defeat/Victory
3) Civil Rights
a. Reasons
b. Methods
c. Impact
Essay:
1) Economic Boom
a. Reasons
b. Impact
2) Depression
a. Reasons
b. Impact
3) Cold War
a. Reasons
b. Impact
4) McCarthyism
a. Reasons
b. Impact
5) USAs Role in the Collapse of the USSR