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Excel Skills in the New H2 Physics 9478 Syllabus (2026)

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The new H2 Physics syllabus introduces a digital shift: students must now use spreadsheet software for data analysis in Paper 4.

The Essential Spreadsheet Skills You Need to Master

The official syllabus documentation outlines the following skills, which can be assessed in the Practical Examination (Paper 4):

  1. Data Entry and Import
    • Importing Files: You must be able to open and process external data files in .xlsx format.
    • Manual Input: Correctly inputting raw data obtained directly from your experiment.
    • Organisation: Creating meaningful headers with quantities and units (e.g., Current/A) and ensuring data matches the required precision.
  2. Mathematical Operations and Functions
    • Operations: Perform calculations including sines, cosines, tangents (and their inverse) using radian, as well as exponentials and logarithms (lg and ln).
    • Scientific Notation: Correctly inputting and displaying values in scientific notation (e.g., 3.00E + 14 for 3.00 x 1014 ).
    • Formula Duplication: Writing a formula once and using “fill” features to duplicate it across multiple cells efficiently.
  3. Numerical Manipulation and Formatting
    • Data Type Adjustment: Adjusting formatting for different data types (e.g., number of decimal places or percentage) and duplicating across different cells.
  4. Graphing and Trendlines
    • Scales and Labels: Plotting labeled line graphs and adjusting the scales of both axes for clarity.
    • Linear Trendlines: Using built-in functions to add a best fit line through the data points and displaying the equation of the trendline.
    • https://youtu.be/d65jx4BhslA?si=kPXyNkYaKi3QwL_o (Plotting graph and trendline)
  5. Calculas-Based Analysis

H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL TRAINING

We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IGCSE).

QUICK ACCESS: H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL

Paper 4 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the Higher 2 assessment.

SKILL AREAS FOR PRACTICAL EXAM

General practical skill areas in which students will be assessed are as follows:

(a) Planning

(b) Manipulation, measurement and observation.

(c) Presentation of data and observations.

(d) Analysis, conclusions and evaluation.

Students doing the older 9749 syllabus are expected to draw graphs and calculate gradients manually using graph paper.

Students doing the new 9478 syllabus (2026 onwards) are expected to draw graphs and make calculations using Excel spreadsheets (see link below):

Excel Skills in the New H2 Physics 9478 Syllabus (2026)

TOPICS FOR PRACTICAL EXAM

The topics to be examined for the H2 Physics practical exam are not stated in the new syllabus, but based on past papers, candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:

  1. Measurement and Uncertainty, including the use of vernier callipers and the micrometer screw gauge
  2. Calculation of percentage errors
  3. Precision of instruments, including decimal places and significant figures
  4. Kinematics and Forces, including the use of the Newton-meter, springs and pulleys.
  5. Period of Oscillations
  6. Moments and Centre of Gravity
  7. Thermal Physics
  8. Electricity, including the use of potentiometers, diodes, capacitors and digital multimeters
  9. Electromagnetism
  10. Recording of observations in tables and plotting of graphs
  11. Identification of Sources of Error in experiments and ways to overcome them
  12. Planning an experiment including identification of independent, dependent and control variables as well as safety precautions

OUR STRUCTURED PRACTICAL TRAINING SYSTEM

Based on the above syllabus, we have several structured programs for you, depending on whether you are a private or school candidate.

PRIVATE CANDIDATES

If you are a private candidate, for each subject, you must complete 4 Basic practicals plus a further 4 Exam-Paper-Style practicals, before we issue you a certificate to acknowledge that you have completed a sufficient amount of practical training necessary for your actual exam. Beyond these 8 practical sessions, you may also opt to attend our Practical Crash Courses and our Practical Mock Exams in June, September or October.

SCHOOL CANDIDATES

If you are a current school candidate, you may select any of the training labs found in our schedule, and you are strongly encouraged to sign up early for our Practical Crash Courses and our Practical Mock Exams which will be held in March, June, September or October.

OUR H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL SCHEDULE (Jan to Oct)

*Other labs, such as HP11-16, are also available for those who want further training or as mock exams.

*All our H2 Physics lab sessions are available in both the old (non-Excel) and new (Excel) formats.

*If you sign up after January, we will adjust the above schedule for you but you may have to attend more than one practical session per month per subject.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE:

The above is the ideal schedule for students who want to excel in their H2 Physics practical exams, by starting in Jan and having a final practical revision or mock exam in Oct. The practical sessions are well spread out, giving students time to study the theory components as well as other subjects. Thus it is highly recommended that you commence your practical training in January.

HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:

(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for.

(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)

(3) Register Online by clicking below:

(4) Pay Registration fee of $50 via Paynow or funds transfer.

(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 7 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)

BASIC LABS:

Lab HP1:    OSCILLATION 1, MEASUREMENT 1, PERCENTAGE ERROR (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: (JAN – AUG, CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP2:  MOMENTS, UPTHRUST, SOURCES OF ERROR (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions : (JAN – AUG, CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP3:   LATENT HEAT OF FUSION, RATE OF HEAT LOSS (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: (JAN- AUG , CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP4:   ELECTRICITY (POTENTIOMETER 4) + PLANNING (ELECTROMAGNETISM) (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: (JAN – AUG , CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Note: The above 4 labs are BASIC TRAINING LABS which are available throughout the year, every week every month, as they are compulsory for all private candidates. Thus if the date you can attend is not listed above, please message our Admin at 88765498 for a new schedule.

STANDARD LABS:

Lab HP5:   SPRING EXTENSION + PULLEY 5 + POTENTIOMETER 5 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP6:    ELECTROSTATICS (CAPACITOR) + OSCILLATION 6 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP7:    FORCES 7 + D.C CIRCUITS 7 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP8:  PENDULUM 8 + D.C CIRCUITS 8  (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP9:  OSCILLATION 9 + AIR RESISTANCE (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP10:  D.C CIRCUITS 10 + OSCILLATION 10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING)  (Available session : (AUG-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP11:  INCLINED PLANE + POTENTIOMETER 11 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: (AUG-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP12:  UPTHRUST 12 + POTENTIOMETER 12 + OSCILLATION 12 (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available Session: (AUG-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP13:  FRICTION 13 + OSCILLATION 13 + POTENTIOMETER 13 (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available Session: (SEPT-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP14:  OSCILLATION OF WIRE + RATE OF HEAT LOSS + POWER OF A RESISTOR (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available session: (AUG-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN))

Lab HP15:  PENDULUM 15 + FRICTION 15 + POTENTIOMETER 15 (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available sessions: (SEPT-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

Lab HP16:  OSCILLATION 16 + POTENTIOMETER 16 + FORCES 16 (NEWTON-METER) (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available sessions: (SEPT-OCT,CONFIRM SLOT WITH ADMIN)

CRASH COURSES AND MOCK EXAMS (Jun, Sep, Oct)

H2 CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL

PAST TOPICS OF H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL:

2022: Oscillation (slotted masses hanging from a string), W.E.P, Electricity (not potentiometer)

2023:

The first question (14m) was on circuits, construct a circuit with a wire-jockey potentiometer and a fixed resistor in parallel, then vary the fixed resistors (we were given 5 in total) while adjusting the length of the wire in contact with the jockey to keep the ammeter reading in the circuit constant.

The second question (8m) was on oscillations, where there was a short stick with two metal balls hanging from it by strings, and a diagonal stick crossing the strings which allowed the length of string to be varied and hence the period of oscillation.

The third question (22m) was on forces where students had to build a cantilever by hanging one edge of a meter rule off the table while the other edge remained on the table, and placing weights on it to find the balance point, then do calculations.

The planning question was on measuring background radioactivity count rate for different distances from a building and from the ground.

What you will get at each practical session:

(1) Teaching and instruction on how to use the various scientific tools and instruments.

(2) Tips on how to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing precautions and planning a practical.

(3) Notes on important aspects of science practicals.

We will also conduct Mock Practical Exams in September and October

PRACTICAL TUITION FEES

PRACTICAL DAYS AND TIMINGS

Our Practical Centre:

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65)88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

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Free Science Practicals Terms & Conditions

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If you are a registered student of our centre for any Sec/O-level Science subject, you are entitled to redeem 3 FREE science practical lessons, subject to the following Terms & Conditions:

Terms & Conditions:

  1. A registered secondary-level science student of our centre can redeem up to 3 FREE science practical sessions per science subject registered for.
  2. The student must have registered as a science student of our centre by 31st Jan.
  3. The student must be a registered paying science student of our centre at the time of doing the free science practical.
  4. A maximum of one free practical per science subject can be redeemed in a single month.
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PRACTICAL TUITION FEES

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REGISTRATION FEE: $65 (one-time, non-refundable)

The practical fees PER SESSION are as listed below (in general, your practical fees are lowest if you commence in Nov, followed by Dec, then Jan then Feb).

As you will need about 10 practical sessions per subject to be ready for your practical exams, you are strongly advised to begin your practical training in the Nov-Feb period.

If you are a MEMBER of Singapore Learner, you can enjoy a 10% discount off the usual fees (see PROMOTIONS for other details).

A-LEVELS (Fee per session)

H2 (Singapore-Cambridge syllabus): Standard Lesson (2h):  $285 (Usual) | $255 (start in Nov-Apr, no package) | $230 (Package D)| $215 (Package C)| $200 (Package B) | $185 (Package A)

Package A (start in Nov):  Fee per lesson: $185. Total 10 lessons (1 subject). Nov to Aug. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Nov. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1915 in Nov ($1850+$65).

Package B (start in Dec):  Fee per lesson: $200. Total 10 lessons (1 subject). Dec to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Dec. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $2065 in Dec ($2000+$65).

Package C (start in Jan):  Fee per lesson: $215. Total 9 lessons (1 subject). Jan to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Jan. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $2000 in Jan ($1935+$65).

Package D (start in Feb):  Fee per lesson: $230. Total 8 lessons (1 subject). Feb to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Feb. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1905 in Feb ($1840+$65).

CIE / CAMBRIDGE AS LEVEL / PEARSON EDEXCEL : Standard Lesson (2h): $315 (Jan-Oct) | $285 (Nov-Dec)

 

O-LEVELS | SEC 3 – SEC4 (Fee per session)

O-LEVEL (Singapore-Cambridge syllabus): Standard Lesson (2h):  $185 (Usual) | $165 (start in Nov-Apr, no package) | $155 (Package D)| $145 (Package C)| $135 (Package B) | $125 (Package A)

Package A (start in Nov):  Fee per lesson: $125. Total 10 lessons (1 subject). Nov to Aug. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Nov. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1315 in Nov ($1250+$65).

Package B (start in Dec):  Fee per lesson: $135. Total 10 lessons (1 subject). Dec to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Dec. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1415 in Dec ($1350+$65).

Package C (start in Jan):  Fee per lesson: $145. Total 9 lessons (1 subject). Jan to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Jan. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1370 in Jan ($1305+$65).

Package D (start in Feb):  Fee per lesson: $155. Total 8 lessons (1 subject). Feb to Sep. 1 lesson per month. Must start in Feb. Must pay total non-refundable fee of $1305 in Feb ($1240+$65).

CIE / IGCSE : Standard Lesson (2h): $215 (May-Oct) | $185 (Nov-Apr)

 

SEC 1 – SEC 2 (Fee per session)

Standard Lesson (1.5h):  $145

P3 – P6 (Fee per session)

Standard Lesson (1.5h):  $145

Note:

  1. The above fees do NOT apply to 7 types of practicals: (i) Partnerships with schools or tutors, (ii) 1-1 practicals, (iii) IB practicals, (iv) Enrichment practicals, (v) Crash Courses, (vi) Mock Exams, (vii) Competitions
  2. Singapore Learner reserves the right to change the above fees without prior notice.

 

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Singapore Learner Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024 – First Prize: iPhone 16

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Winner of the Singapore Learner Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024:

1st Runner-up:

Win a iPhone 16 this school holidays!

The Event: Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024

The Task: Identify the cation and anion in a given chemical compound, with experimental evidence recorded in a given worksheet.

The Winner: The person who completes The Task correctly in the shortest time.

Eligibility: Open to all students of chemistry aged 15 to 18.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS COMPETITION CLOSES AT 5PM ON MON 25/11/2024.

Competition Dates: 27/11, 28/11

Venue: Singapore Learner (Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644))

Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.

Participation fee: $90 per person.

Max. no of participants per session: 10.

Max. no of participants for whole competition: 150.

Who should participate in this competition?

  1. Current Sec 3/ Y3 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry who have studied QA and will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for learning and having fun with safe chemicals.
  2. Current Sec 4/ Sec 5 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
  3. Current JC1 students of H2 Chemistry who will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from their revision of QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.
  4. Current JC2 students of H2 Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
  5. O-level and A-level students of Chemistry who are private candidates (aged 15 to 18). They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.

Please note that the Cation and Anion selected for this QA competition are such that ANY student of chemistry aged 15 to 18 will be able to identify these ions using basic techniques of QA.

Click on Special QA Revision to view the list of ions possibly tested in this competition.

Prizes & Rewards:

The winner will receive a brand new iPhone 16.

The 1st runner-up will receive TEN transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.

The 2nd runner-up will receive FIVE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.

Every other participant will receive ONE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Voucher worth $50 each.

Note: The first and second runners-up must have also correctly identified the cation and the anion in the given compound.

Early Bird Promotions:

The first 20 participants to register for the competition will get a FREE 1.5-hour Special QA Revision (worth $80) which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11.

 

Revising and Training for the QA Competition:

Participants are expected to revise their Qualitative Analysis knowledge and skills to enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition.

To further enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition, participants are encouraged to sign up (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants) for our 1.5-hour Special QA Revision sessions which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11. These revision sessions will provide tips on how to do QA in a fast, efficient and correct manner, covering the skills and techniques needed to excel in this competition as well as in all chemistry practical exams involving QA.

Main Features, Rules and Regulations:

  1. Max time allowed is 30 mins.
  2. No HP to be used by participants, and no photo taking or video taking by participants or visitors.
  3. Winner will be announced one day after the final day of the competition and will be posted on our website, following which there will be a simple prize giving and photo-taking ceremony.
  4. Each day will be a different compound.
  5. A person can participate only once in the same competition.
  6. Photos and/or videos of participants doing the competition tasks may be taken by a staff member of Singapore Learner.

How to participate:

  1. Book a slot (date and time) by paying participation fee (see details in the next section).
  2. Sign up (Optional) for our 1.5-hr Special QA Revision session (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants)
  3. Turn up on time for your slot.
  4. Show your NRIC or Student Pass to the timekeeper for name and age verification.
  5. Hand over all your electronic devices (e.g. smart watch, hand phone) to the timekeeper for safekeeping.
  6. Proceed to your assigned table.
  7. Once you are seated and given the test compound, your competition time will start and it will be recorded next to your name.
  8. You can use any chemicals and apparatus provided on your table for your tests but please avoid wastage.
  9. For each ion that you identify, you must record the test you conducted and the observation you made that provided the evidence for your conclusion.
  10. Once you are done testing and recording, please take your worksheet and hand it over to the timekeeper who will immediately record your end time, after which you may leave the centre. (Please note you’d have to stop your experiment if you exceed 30 mins)

HOW TO BOOK YOUR COMPETITION SLOT:

Dates: 27/11, 28/11

Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.

(1) Based on the above information, decide on the Date and Time you can attend, then Register Online by clicking below:

(2) Our staff will then get back to you via WA on whether your chosen Date and Time is still available. If not available, you will be offered other time slots for consideration.

(3) To confirm your slot, please make a payment of $90 via PAYNOW to UEN number: 53229361D.

For other modes of payment, please contact our staff at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.

After successful payment, kindly send proof of payment + name of participant to Admin at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.

Parents/Participants will then receive an SMS/Whatsapp confirmation of the competition slot and other registration details within 1 to 2 working days. If you do not receive an SMS/Whatsapp message after 2 working days, kindly contact Admin at 88765498.

Singapore Learner is a team of education consultants and expert tutors providing three main services (click on each link for details):

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL

ACADEMIC THEORY TUITION

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) TUITION

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS)

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

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INDIVIDUAL 1-1 PRACTICAL COACHING

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We understand that some students may need INDIVIDUAL 1-1 coaching for practicals until they are ready to join group practical sessions. If you need 1-1 practicals, the details are as follows:

Location:   Bukit Batok centre only.

Duration:  2 hrs

Day & Time:  (Pls consult our Admin at 88765498)

Fees:  $285 (Sec or O-level), $385 (A-Level). One-time Registration fee is $65.

Enjoy great discounts (up to about 20% off the usual fee!) when you join us for Science Practical Training in November!

FIVE Reasons Why You Should Start Your Science Practical Training EARLY:

⭐It will give you more time to focus on your theory revision near the exam dates.
⭐You can identify shortcomings in your practical knowledge and skills early so that you will have enough time to rectify them.
⭐You will be able to complete more practical lessons and cover more topics to build up your confidence in doing your science practicals fast and correctly.
⭐You will be able to spread out your science practical training and revision at a more comfortable pace (like just once a month) to facilitate timely reinforcement.
⭐Higher availability of science practical lessons to suit your schedule

For enquiries, contact 88765498 (Admin).

 

For Lab Topics please check out the links below:

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

SEC 3 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Dec)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IB DIPLOMA INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (IA)

IGCSE PRACTICALS

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES 

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around early to mid-April (Please check SEAB website). If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration in April, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. 

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.“

For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the following links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing:

 

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS)

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

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Evening and Night-time Science Practicals

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For school-going or working candidates, lab timings such as 6pm-8pm or later are also available (upon request) on any day except Wednesdays and Thursdays, at our Bukit Batok centre only.

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

SEC 3 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Dec)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IB DIPLOMA INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (IA)

IGCSE PRACTICALS

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES 

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around early to mid-April (Please check SEAB website). If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration in April, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. 

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.“

For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the following links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing:

 

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

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Science Practical Revision & Exam Preparation March Holidays

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Use the March holidays to revise some of your practical skills! Places are very limited. Sign up now!

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Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Address: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

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(1) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 with your Name, “Mar Hols”, Venue, Subject, Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment)

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(3) Pay the full fees of $240 per lab session via funds transfer to UEN 53229361D.

 

Our Main Practical Programmes:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Full Training Package Jan to Oct)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

 

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H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

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Topics: Oscillation, Mechanics, Electricity, and Planning

Skills and Content for Oscillation: Hands-on practice on a chosen Oscillation experiment; Percentage Uncertainty; Sources of Error; Short Planning Question.

Skills and Content for Mechanics: Hands-on practice on a chosen Mechanics experiment; Percentage difference and Percentage Uncertainty.

Skills and Content for Electricity: Hands-on practice on a Potentiometer experiment; Significant Figures; Tabling and Graphing; Anomalous data.

Skills and Content for Planning: Revision on Independent, Dependent and Control Variables; How to write the essential steps of an experiment and the conclusion; What are the common procedural and safety precautions;  Hands-on practice on one Planning question of a chosen topic; Examples of Planning for various topics (if time permits).

Location: Singapore Learner @ Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Booking is by full payment only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) for payment info. Thank you.

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPPS)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

For Standard Practical Training, click here:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS

For Practical Mock Exam, click here:

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)

OTHER PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

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H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

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Topics: Microscopy, Food Tests, Commonly-tested Experiments (Diffusion, Osmosis, Enzymes)

Skills and Content for Microscopy: Hands-on practice on the proper use of the microscope for viewing specimen, calibration of eyepiece graticule using the stage micrometer, producing biological drawings at low-power and high-power, as well as calculating the drawing magnification.

Skills and Content for Food Tests: Hands-on practice on how to conduct the Benedict’s Test, test for non-reducing sugars,  Alcohol Emulsion Test, Biuret’s Test and Starch-Iodine Test, as well as Serial Dilution.

Skills and Content for Common Experiments: Revision on practical aspects of Diffusion, Osmosis, Enzymes, and Photosynthesis; Hands-on practice on one or more of these experiments; Sources of Error for these experiments.

Location: Singapore Learner @ Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Booking is by full payment only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) for payment info. Thank you.

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

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