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Key Facts: SPM Tanaman Makanan Exam

SPM Tanaman Makanan carries subject code 7303 and is a Mata Pelajaran Vokasional (MPV) elective administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia.

The MPV Tanaman Makanan assessment format was approved by Malaysia's National Curriculum Committee (KPM.600-5/1/1) on 21 October 2019.

Kertas 1 (7303/1) is a 2-hour written paper worth 100 marks: 60 marks from 15 Bahagian A items and 40 marks from 4 Bahagian B items.

Kertas 2 (7303/2) is school-based practical coursework (PBS) delivered through 11 assessment modules from February Form 4 to July Form 5.

Kertas 1 and Kertas 2 marks are weighted 40% and 60% respectively toward the final SPM subject grade.

Each Kertas 2 coursework module requires a minimum 70% score for a candidate to be certified Kompeten (K).

A non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted on Kertas 1, which includes farm cost and income calculations.

DSKP Tanaman Makanan content spans farm management, site preparation, planting, crop care, harvesting/marketing, agri-technology, composting and entrepreneurship.

This OpenExamPrep bank is an English MCQ study adaptation and does not replace Malay Kertas 1 or Kertas 2 practical coursework.

SPM Tanaman Makanan (7303) is a Malay-language MPV food-crop elective with a 2-hour Kertas 1 written paper plus school-based practical coursework; this bank is an English MCQ study aid covering planting, crop care, agri-technology, composting and entrepreneurship.

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1In KSSM MPV Tanaman Makanan, food crops (tanaman makanan) are grouped into which main categories?
A.Cereals, vegetables, fruits and herbs (bijirin, sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan, tanaman herba)
B.Only ornamental flowers and shrubs
C.Only forestry timber species
D.Only marine algae
Explanation: The DSKP Tanaman Makanan introduction groups food crops grown in Malaysia into cereals, vegetables, fruits and herbs, with topography (e.g. highland areas like Cameron Highlands) affecting which crops suit a region.
2KSSM MPV Tanaman Makanan is designed mainly to give Form 4 and 5 students a foundation for:
A.Careers or further study in agriculture-related fields
B.A mandatory switch to a non-agricultural career
C.Skipping all further schooling immediately
D.Only recreational gardening with no career link
Explanation: The curriculum's stated purpose is to introduce agricultural skills as a foundation for interest and motivation to pursue careers or further studies in related fields.
3Which is the correct general sequence for using a portable fire extinguisher, as covered under farm/workshop safety in Module 1.0 Pengurusan Ladang?
A.Aim at the flames first, then pull the pin, then squeeze slowly without sweeping
B.Pull the safety pin, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the lever, and sweep side to side
C.Squeeze the lever fully before pulling the pin
D.Sweep the nozzle only after the extinguisher is empty
Explanation: The standard extinguisher technique is: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the lever, and sweep side to side — this is the safe-use method taught under workshop safety and fire-extinguisher demonstrations in Standard Kandungan 1.1.
4Which of the following is a common cause of accidents in a farm workshop (bengkel) that students are taught to identify?
A.Using tools and machines correctly according to procedure
B.Improper or careless use of tools and machines, and a poorly kept work area
C.Following the maintenance schedule for machines
D.Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
Explanation: Standard Pembelajaran 1.1.7 requires students to identify causes of workshop accidents, which typically include misuse of tools/machines and an unsafe or cluttered work environment.
5Farm records (rekod ladang) are prepared and checked mainly to:
A.Track farm activities, costs and performance so informed decisions can be made
B.Replace the need for any budgeting
C.Avoid ever reviewing past farming decisions
D.Satisfy a rule with no practical use to the farmer
Explanation: Standard Kandungan 1.2 requires students to state types of farm records, prepare them, check them, and prepare a budget — all aimed at informed farm management decisions.
6Preparing a budget (belanjawan) for a planting enterprise before it starts is important mainly because it:
A.Estimates costs and expected returns so the enterprise can be planned and evaluated
B.Guarantees a fixed profit regardless of actual costs
C.Eliminates the need to record any actual expenses later
D.Is only useful after the crop has already been sold
Explanation: A farm budget estimates material, labour and other costs against expected income, allowing planning and later comparison with actual results — a core skill in Standard Kandungan 1.2.
7Servicing farm tools and machines according to a maintenance schedule mainly helps to:
A.Prevent breakdowns, extend equipment life and keep operation safe
B.Guarantee the machine never needs fuel again
C.Remove the need for any pre-use inspection
D.Make the machine permanently maintenance-free
Explanation: Standard Pembelajaran 1.3.5 requires servicing machines on schedule, which reduces breakdowns, extends service life and supports safe operation.
8One key responsibility of a farm manager (pengurus ladang) highlighted in the syllabus is to:
A.Guide and motivate workers to improve productivity and work quality
B.Avoid all communication with farm workers
C.Prevent workers from using any farm records
D.Discourage a good farm management system
Explanation: Standard Pembelajaran 1.4.3 states that a farm manager should guide and motivate the workforce to raise productivity and quality of work, alongside explaining good farm management systems.
9When selecting a site for a planting area (kawasan tanaman), which factor is a key selection criterion taught in Standard Kandungan 2.1?
A.Soil, water supply, drainage and accessibility suited to the crop
B.Only the site's distance from the nearest shopping mall
C.Only the colour of the surrounding fence
D.Only whether mobile phone signal is strong
Explanation: Site selection focuses on practical growing conditions such as soil suitability, water source, drainage and ease of access and management.
10Ploughing (membajak) a planting site before crop establishment is done mainly to:
A.Turn and loosen the soil, improving aeration and structure for planting
B.Compact the soil as tightly as possible
C.Remove all organic matter permanently from the field
D.Seal the soil surface so water cannot infiltrate
Explanation: Standard Pembelajaran 2.1.2 requires explaining the purpose of ploughing, liming, adding organic matter and mulching — ploughing loosens and turns the soil to improve structure and aeration ahead of planting.

About the SPM Tanaman Makanan Exam

SPM Tanaman Makanan (subject code 7303) is a Mata Pelajaran Vokasional (MPV) elective in the STEM cluster, approved by the National Curriculum Committee (KPM.600-5/1/1) on 21 October 2019 and examined from SPM 2021 onward for Form 4 and Form 5 students. Assessment combines Kertas 1 (7303/1), a 2-hour Malay-language written paper with structured/objective Bahagian A items and open-response Bahagian B items (non-programmable scientific calculator allowed), with Kertas 2 (7303/2), school-based practical coursework (PBS) delivered through 11 assessment modules from February of Form 4 to July of Form 5. The DSKP organises content around farm management and safety, site selection and land preparation, planting and propagation of fruit and vegetable crops, crop care and pest management, harvesting and post-harvest marketing, agricultural technology (fertigation, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics and ICT), composting, and entrepreneurship. Kertas 1 and Kertas 2 marks are combined (weighted 40%/60%) into an overall SPM subject grade. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the knowledge outcomes; it does not replace Malay Kertas 1 structured/open-response items or Kertas 2 practical coursework modules.

Exam sponsor: Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Board), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Kertas 1 written paper (Bahagian A: 15 structured/objective items, 60 marks; Bahagian B: 4 open-response items, 40 marks) plus Kertas 2 school-based coursework (PBS) across 11 assessment modules run from February Form 4 to July Form 5. Weighted 40% Kertas 1 / 60% Kertas 2 toward the final grade. Non-programmable scientific calculator permitted on Kertas 1.

Time Limit

Kertas 1 (7303/1): 2 hours, per the LP/KPM Format Pentaksiran MPV Tanaman Makanan specification and the MOE SPM written examination timetable.

Passing Score

Kertas 2 (7303/2) modules each require a minimum 70% score to be certified Kompeten (K). Kertas 1 marks are combined with Kertas 2 marks to determine the candidate's overall SPM subject grade.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE day schools offering the MPV stream, as SPM is funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Private candidate registration does not apply, since Kertas 2 requires continuous school-based practical coursework.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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8%

Farm Management and Safety

Workshop and farm safety, fire-extinguisher use, farm records and budgeting, machine maintenance and the farm manager's role.

11%

Site Selection and Land Preparation

Choosing a planting site, ploughing and clearing, liming, organic matter, mulching and preparing beds or containers.

10%

Planting and Propagation

Seedling media, sowing and transplanting, vegetative and seed propagation, spacing and thinning.

16%

Crop Care and Pest Management

Irrigation systems, fertilising, pruning, staking/trellising, weed control and pest/disease identification and control.

5%

Harvesting and Marketing

Harvesting tools and timing, post-harvest handling, grading, storage and promoting farm produce.

27%

Agricultural Technology

Fertigation, hydroponics (NFT), aeroponics, aquaponics and ICT applications in food crop production.

17%

Composting and Organic Inputs

Aerobic and anaerobic composting, vermicomposting and organic fertiliser preparation for soil fertility.

6%

Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

Usahawan versus peniaga traits, simple business plans, costing/pricing and customer communication.

Preparing for the SPM Tanaman Makanan Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Kertas 2 (7303/2) modules each require a minimum 70% score to be certified Kompeten (K). Kertas 1 marks are combined with Kertas 2 marks to determine the candidate's overall SPM subject grade.
  • Assessment: Kertas 1 written paper (Bahagian A: 15 structured/objective items, 60 marks; Bahagian B: 4 open-response items, 40 marks) plus Kertas 2 school-based coursework (PBS) across 11 assessment modules run from February Form 4 to July Form 5. Weighted 40% Kertas 1 / 60% Kertas 2 toward the final grade. Non-programmable scientific calculator permitted on Kertas 1.
  • Time limit: Kertas 1 (7303/1): 2 hours, per the LP/KPM Format Pentaksiran MPV Tanaman Makanan specification and the MOE SPM written examination timetable.
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE day schools offering the MPV stream, as SPM is funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Private candidate registration does not apply, since Kertas 2 requires continuous school-based practical coursework. Official sources

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SPM Tanaman Makanan: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn the Kertas 1 structure cold: 15 Bahagian A structured/objective items (60 marks) plus 4 Bahagian B open-response items (40 marks) in a 2-hour paper.
2Master farm budgeting: separate material costs from labour costs, add overhead for total production cost, then calculate gross and net income from yield and selling price.
3Compare soilless systems side by side: fertigation (drip-fed nutrient solution to soil-based media), NFT hydroponics (thin nutrient film over bare roots), aeroponics (misted roots) and aquaponics (fish-plant nutrient cycling).
4Know composting methods and timeframes: aerobic composting, anaerobic composting and vermicomposting each use different inputs, organisms and turning schedules.
5Drill propagation vocabulary: cuttings (keratan), grafting (cantuman/tut) and budding (baji), including the tools and materials each method needs.
6Practise matching irrigation types to their delivery method: drip irrigation to roots, micro-sprinklers over a wide area, and mist spray for fine, localised coverage.
7Remember official Kertas 1 still requires Malay written and structured responses; use these English MCQs for concept speed, then practise past Malay papers and coursework module procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of SPM Tanaman Makanan (7303)?

SPM Tanaman Makanan combines Kertas 1 (7303/1), a 2-hour written paper with 15 structured/objective Bahagian A items (60 marks) and 4 open-response Bahagian B items (40 marks), with Kertas 2 (7303/2) school-based practical coursework delivered through 11 assessment modules. The official papers are in Malay, and Kertas 1 and Kertas 2 marks are weighted 40%/60% toward the final grade.

Is this practice bank the same as the official SPM Tanaman Makanan exam?

No. Official SPM Tanaman Makanan is assessed in Malay through a mixed structured/open-response Kertas 1 plus Kertas 2 practical coursework modules. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of DSKP knowledge outcomes; it does not replace Kertas 1's written response format or the Kertas 2 practical modules.

How is SPM Tanaman Makanan different from SPM Pertanian?

SPM Tanaman Makanan (7303) is a Mata Pelajaran Vokasional (MPV) subject focused specifically on food crop production — planting, crop care, composting, agri-technology and entrepreneurship — assessed via Kertas 1 plus practical coursework modules. SPM Pertanian (3729) is a separate KSSM elective covering broader agriculture including soil science, poultry and plant physiology, assessed via a single 2.5-hour written paper plus coursework. They are distinct subjects with different codes and question banks.

What topics does KSSM MPV Tanaman Makanan cover?

The DSKP covers farm management and safety, site selection and land preparation, planting and propagation of fruit and vegetable crops, crop care and pest management, harvesting and post-harvest marketing, agricultural technology (fertigation, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics), composting, and entrepreneurship.

How is SPM Tanaman Makanan graded?

Kertas 2 (7303/2) coursework modules each require a minimum 70% score to be certified Kompeten (K). Total marks from Kertas 1 and Kertas 2 are combined to determine the candidate's overall SPM subject grade.

Who administers SPM Tanaman Makanan?

SPM is administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia under Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. The MPV format was approved by the National Curriculum Committee on 21 October 2019 and has been examined since SPM 2021, in MOE day schools offering the MPV stream.

Can a calculator be used in SPM Tanaman Makanan?

Yes. A non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted on Kertas 1 (7303/1), which includes farm budgeting and costing calculations.