SPERS Exam Format

Students are required to show the detailed method of solution (Step by step method to get the answer) for short-answer and open-endend questions.

SPERS Secondary Examination Format:

Level Subject Details Duration English Part 1: Composition Secondary 1: 200 - 300 words Secondary 2: 250 - 350 words Secondary 3: 300 - 400 words. Part 2: Comprehension and Language Use Compulsory Multiple-Choice Questions Comprehension (based on two passages) – 15 items Comprehension Cloze (based on two passages) – 15 items Vocabulary - 10 items Grammar - 10 items 2 hours 10 mins Mathematics Part 1: MCQ - 34 items Part 2: Short Answer Questions - 20 items Open Ended Questions - 10 to 15 items *Use of calculator is not allowed Part 1: 30 mins Part 2: 1 hour 45 mins

The Mathematics test comprises two parts. Your child will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete Part 2. He/she will not be allowed to use a calculator.

For both short-answer and open-ended questions, your child has to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided. Generally, open-ended questions require longer and/or more complex method of solution as compared to short-answer questions.

The timetable for the tests is appended below:

Level Mathematics English Start Time Duration Start Time Duration 09:00 2 hr 15 min 14:00 2 hr 10 min 09:00 2 hr 15 min 14:00 2 hr 10 min 09:00 2 hr 15 min 14:00 2 hr 10 min