Test Scope
Grade 5 Second Semester Midterm Exam
English Exam
Date: Thursday, 9th April, Periods 1 & 2
40% Grammar:
Review Resources - For the grammar section of the test, students should review their Grammar quizzes, review worksheets and Enter the World of Grammar 2 textbook. The areas to be tested are:
Unit 11: Reflexive – Emphatic Pronoun p.75-79
Unit 12 Articles p.80-86
Unit 13 Modals Ⅰ p.87-92
Unit 14 Modals Ⅱ p.93-98
10% Creative Writing:
Students must write a personal narrative consisting of 3–4 paragraphs. They will be given two topics to choose from. The introduction must include a hook and a thesis statement. The body of the essay should include descriptions of personal experiences and examples that relate to the chosen topic. Essays will be graded based on content, organization, grammar, and creativity. Students must not exceed the word limit.
Reading (30% Journey’s, 10% unseen):
Students are expected to read a short-unseen passage and answer questions based on the text.
Also, students will read a short passage and answer questions based on the following text. They will be graded on comprehension skills, spelling and grammar.
Short questions will be based on these texts.
10% Vocabulary:
Review Resource: Vocabulary Quizzes / Language Handbook L16 - L22.
Students will be tested on a selection of vocabulary words taught from L16-L22. A word bank will be provided from which students choose a suitable word to complete sentences.
Science and Math Exam
Date: Friday, 10th April, Periods 1 & 2
Science
Review Resources – My Pals are Here Science Book 5A
Unit 10 Adaptations of Living Things to the Environment p.99-120
Students will be assessed on their understanding of how living things adapt to their environments and their ability to differentiate between different types of adaptations. Additionally, they will complete sentences using vocabulary from the given word bank.
Math
Review Resources – My Pal are Here Maths 5B
Chapter 9 Decimal p.6 -45
Students should understand how decimals work and be able to convert between different units of measurement using decimals. They should also be able to apply their understanding of decimals and unit conversions to solve related mathematical problems.
Percentage p.49-68
Students should understand that a percentage represents and be able to convert between percentages, fractions, and decimals. They should be able to change percentages into fractions and decimals and also convert fractions and decimals into percentages.
