G9 | KII College

Grade 9

English — Grade 9

This module develops students’ English language proficiency for academic study and everyday communication. It focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar accuracy, essay writing, oral communication and presentation skills.

Students will engage with fiction, non-fiction, articles, speeches and short academic texts. Through reading, writing, speaking and listening activities, students will learn to communicate clearly, organise ideas effectively and respond critically to different types of texts.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

Read and understand a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
Develop vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure for academic writing.
Write structured paragraphs, essays and short responses.
Communicate ideas clearly in oral presentations and class discussions.
Analyse basic themes, arguments and language features in texts.

Indicative Content

Term

Topics

Term 1

Reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar review, paragraph writing

Term 2

Narrative and descriptive writing, speaking and listening activities

Term 3

Non-fiction texts, summary writing, opinion writing

Term 4

Essay writing, presentations, revision and final assessment

Assessment

Class participation and language activities: 20%
Written assignments and reading tasks: 30%
Oral presentation / speaking assessment: 20%
End-of-year internal examination: 30%

Chinese — Grade 9

This module develops students’ Chinese language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. It supports students in building vocabulary, understanding sentence structures, reading short texts and expressing ideas clearly in written and spoken Chinese.

Students will study practical communication topics, short passages, cultural themes and guided writing tasks. The module also encourages appreciation of Chinese language and culture.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

Understand and use Chinese vocabulary in familiar and academic contexts.
Read and interpret short passages and dialogues.
Write short compositions, messages and responses in Chinese.
Communicate orally with appropriate pronunciation and fluency.
Demonstrate awareness of Chinese cultural themes and communication norms.

Indicative Content

Term

Topics

Term 1

Basic communication, vocabulary development, sentence structures

Term 2

Reading short passages, guided writing, oral practice

Term 3

Cultural topics, functional language, comprehension skills

Term 4

Composition writing, oral presentation, revision and final assessment

Assessment

Class participation and oral practice: 20%
Reading and writing assignments: 30%
Oral assessment: 20%
End-of-year internal examination: 30%

Mathematics — Grade 9

This module provides students with a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills. It covers key areas such as number, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics and basic probability.

Students will develop logical reasoning, numerical fluency and the ability to apply mathematical methods to solve problems. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, methodical working, mathematical communication and real-world applications.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

Apply numerical operations, fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios.
Solve algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities.
Understand geometric properties, angles, shapes and measurement.
Interpret data using charts, graphs and statistical measures.
Apply mathematical reasoning to solve structured and real-world problems.

Indicative Content

Term

Topics

Term 1

Number skills, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion

Term 2

Algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities and graphs

Term 3

Geometry, angles, transformations, perimeter, area and volume

Term 4

Statistics, probability, problem-solving and final assessment

Assessment

Weekly exercises and problem sets: 20%
Quizzes and topic tests: 20%
Assignments / mathematical investigations: 20%
End-of-year internal examination: 40%

Physics — Grade 9

This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of physics and their application to the physical world. Students will study motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity and basic experimental methods.

The module develops scientific reasoning, practical investigation skills and the ability to apply physics concepts to everyday situations. Students will learn how to conduct simple experiments, record observations and interpret data.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

Understand basic concepts of motion, forces and energy.
Describe the properties of waves, light and sound.
Understand basic electricity and circuits.
Conduct simple practical investigations safely and accurately.
Interpret experimental data and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Indicative Content

Term

Topics

Term 1

Measurement, motion, speed, acceleration and graph interpretation

Term 2

Forces, pressure, energy, work and power

Term 3

Waves, light, sound and basic optics

Term 4

Electricity, circuits, practical investigations and final assessment

Assessment

Practical work and lab reports: 20%
Quizzes and topic tests: 20%
Assignments and class activities: 20%
End-of-year internal examination: 40%

Chemistry — Grade 9

This module introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry, including matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and practical laboratory skills.

Students will learn how substances are structured, how they react and how chemical knowledge is applied in everyday life. The module develops scientific literacy, observation skills and safe laboratory practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to: