Test Scope
Grade 5 First Semester Final Exam
English Exam
Date: Tuesday, 30th December, 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 5: Adverbs – Comparison of Adverbs p.33-39
Unit 6 Question Words – Subject / Object Questions p.40-45
Unit 7 Nouns – Some / Any / No / Every / One / Ones p.46-52
Unit 8 Present Perfect Simple p.59-64
Unit 9 Past Simple - Present Perfect Simple p. 65-69
10% Creative Writing:
Students must write a 3-4 paragraph persuasive text. They will be given 2 topics to choose from. The introduction must include a hook and a thesis statement, and the body of the essay must include reasons and descriptions relating to the text and examples supporting the author’s point of view. The essay will be graded according to content, organization, grammar and creativity. (Students must not go over 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 L8, - L14.
Students will be tested on a selection of vocabulary words taught from L8-L14. A word bank will be provided from which students choose a suitable word to complete sentences.
Science and Math Exam
Date: Wednesday, 31st December, Periods 1 & 2
Science
Review Resources – My Pals are Here Science Book 5A
Unit 4 Cell and Their Functions p.39-46
Unit 5 Invertebrates p.47-60
Unit 6 Photosynthesis p.61-66
Students will answer questions based on concepts from the above two units. They will also be required to complete sentences with vocabulary provided in word banks.
Math
Review Resources – My Pal are Here Maths 5A
Chapter 5 Fractions: Word Problems p.63-73
Students should be able to understand how fractions work and apply this understanding to solve related problems.
Chapter 6 Area of a Triangle p.89- 96
Students should be able to identify the base and height of a triangle and calculate its area. They should also be able to determine the area of composite figures formed by triangles, squares, and rectangles.
Chapter 7 Ratio p.105 –132
Students will be able to represent ratios involving two or three quantities and generate equivalent ratios by scaling them up or down in various situations.
Chapter 8 Volume of Cubes and Cuboids p.151-158
Students should understand the volume of cubes and cuboids, convert between liters and milliliters, and apply these concepts to solve related problems.
