MYP 3 Semester Examination 2 Syllabus Notes

Bangla Language & Literature

• Literature:

  • Poetry: "঒ণ্ডশ্রম" (दुरुक्त शब्द - Pandashram).

  • Story: "কাবুলুর শেষ প্রহরে" (Kabuler Shesh Prohore).

• Grammar (ব্ৌাকরণ):

  • Punctuation marks (বিরামচিহ্ন).

  • Sentence Classification (বাক্য়ের প্রকারভেদ): Simple (সরল), Complex (জটিল), and Compound (য়ৌগিক).

  • Sandhi (সন্ধি).

  • Antonyms (বিপরীত শব্দ).

  • Synonyms (সমার্থক শব্দ).

  • Idioms (বাগধারা).

  • Reduplicative words (দ্বিরুক্ত শব্দ).

  • Determiners (ডির্দেশক).

• Composition (নির্মিতি):

  • Story Writing (গল্প লেখা).

  • Translation (অনবাদ).

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

French Language Acquisition

• Core Theme: Unit 4: Dsirons-nous vritablement protger notre environnement? (Do we truly want to protect our environment?).

• Topics and Contexts:

  • Travel and Tourism: Exploration of the local area, various modes of transport, holidays, and personal experiences.

  • Community: Identifying community problems, discussing responsibilities, volunteering activities, and proposing solutions.

  • Environment: Studying pollution, sustainability practices, and specific protection actions.

• Vocabulary and Expressions:

  • Nature and Environment: Vocabulary related to natural surroundings and common environmental issues/types of pollution.

  • Action Verbs for Environmental Protection:

    • $recycler$ (to recycle)

    • rduire (to reduce)

    • rutiliser (to reuse)

    • protger (to protect)

    • prserver (to preserve)

    • conomiser (to save/economize)

    • les\, nergies\, renouvelables (renewable energies)

    • les\, dchets (waste)

    • $le\, gaspillage$ (wastage)

  • Expressing Opinions and Solutions:

    • $je\, pense\, que$ (I think that)

    • $selon\, moi$ (according to me)

    • $il\, est\, important\, de$ (it is important to)

    • $nous\, devons\, /\, il\, faut$ (we must / it is necessary)

    • $je\, suis\, d’accord\, /\, je\, ne\, suis\, pas\, d’accord$ (I agree / I do not agree)

• Grammar and Language Structures:

  • Present tense and Futur proche.

  • Modal verbs: $pouvoir$ (can), $devoir$ (must), $vouloir$ (want).

  • Constructing opinions, providing reasons, and showing cause and consequence.

  • Negation techniques and connectors (e.g., $et$, $mais$, $parce\, que$).

  • Prepositions with places: $\grave{a}$, $en$, $au$, $aux$.

• Communication Skills:

  • Reading: Identifying key information in short texts; understanding opinions, causes, and solutions; answering MCQs, true-false, and matching information.

  • Listening: Comprehending descriptions of travel, community, and environmental situations; identifying main ideas and specific details.

  • Speaking: Discussing everyday community issues and environmental problems; expressing suggestions and opinions clearly.

  • Writing: Drafting short paragraphs and messages; describing experiences/places; writing opinion-based texts with supporting reasons; creating awareness materials like posters and short articles.

• Cultural Content:

  • Environmental initiatives in Francophone countries.

  • Comparison of recycling systems in France and Bangladesh.

  • Travel experiences and cultural nuances.

  • Youth activism and community involvement.

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

English Language & Literature

• Literary Texts:

  • Focus Text: "The Tale of Two Cities".

• Producing Literary Text:

  • Creative formats: Internal Monologue, Diary Entry, and Poem Writing.

  • Writing Elements: Use of PEEL format (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link), figurative language, sensory details, various types of sentences, and descriptive adjectives.

• Producing Non-Literary Text:

  • Analysis and Reporting: Compare and Contrast Essay, Feature Article Writing.

• Global Context: The world we live in: Global Issues.

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

Integrated Science

• Chemistry and Atomic Structure:

  • Structure and bonding; properties of substances.

  • Law of Conservation of Mass.

  • The Mole Concept and chemical calculations:

    • $n = \frac{m}{M}$

• Biology and Biochemistry:

  • Metabolism: Detailed study of nutrition, digestion, biochemistry, and the role of enzymes.

• Physics - Waves and Energy:

  • Types of waves: Longitudinal and transverse waves.

  • Sound waves.

  • Wave phenomena: Reflection, refraction, and diffraction.

  • The Wave Equation:         $v = f \times \lambda$

  • The Electromagnetic spectrum.

  • Imaging techniques and their practical applications.

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

Mathematics

• Algebra and Geometry:

  • Sets and Venn Diagrams.

  • Quadratic Factorisation:         $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

  • Coordinate Geometry.

• Statistics and Probability:

  • Measures of dispersion (Range, Interquartile Range, etc.).

  • Measures of central tendency (Mean, Median, Mode).

  • Concept of cumulative frequency, including the construction and interpretation of graphs.

  • Probability:         $P(A) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}}$

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

Individuals & Societies

• Significant Individuals:

  • Categories: Local, Glocal, Philanthropist, Academician, Political figure, or Celebrity.

  • Identity Studies: Understanding personal, cultural, and social identity; the link between identity and individual actions.

  • Historical Significance: Establishing criteria based on impact, legacy, and influence.

  • Case Studies: Analysis of diverse individuals and exploring multiple perspectives on the same person.

  • Contribution Analysis: Comparing short-term impacts versus long-term legacy.

• Peace and Conflict:

  • Conflict Analysis: Identifying causes and types of conflict (civil, regional, and international).

  • Societal Impact: Consequences of war and violence; issues regarding human rights and social justice.

  • Resolution: Peacebuilding strategies and conflict resolution methods.

  • Global Governance: The role of international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN).

  • Social Action: Protest, nonviolent resistance, and addressing humanitarian issues and refugee crises.

• Assessment Criteria: A, B, C & D.

Physical and Health Education

• Movement and Performance:

  • Energy levels and performance dynamics.

  • Gymnastics Skills: Mastery of the cartwheel and splits.

  • Fitness Improvement: Focus on cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and coordination.

• Routine and Analysis:

  • Structuring a Routine: Components include beginning, middle, and end.

  • Evaluation: Critiquing performance to identify strengths and specific areas for improvement.

  • Health Knowledge: Understanding the fundamental relationship between physical movement and the improvement of health and athletic performance.

• Assessment Criteria: A, B.