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). School candidates are also welcome.
MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
Paper 4 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the Higher 2 assessment.
Candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:
- Titration, e.g. acid-base titration (using suitable indicators such as methyl orange, screened methyl orange, thymolphthalein, and thymol blue), redox titration, iodimetric titration, indirect titration, including the preparation of standard solutions. Other types of titrations may also be required.
- Gravimetric analysis, e.g. volatilization gravimetry
- Gas collection
- Thermochemistry, including thermometric titration
- Chemical kinetics, e.g. continuous and initial rate methods
- Qualitative Inorganic analysis involving an element, a compound or a mixture. Systematic analysis will not be required. Candidates should be familiar with the reactions of cations, anions, and tests of gases as detailed in the Qualitative Analysis Notes. Reactions involving ions not included in the QA notes may be tested: in such cases, candidates will not be expected to identify the ions but only to draw conclusions of a general nature. Candidates should not attempt tests, other than those specified, on substances, except when it is appropriate to test for a gas.
- Qualitative inorganic analysis requiring a knowledge of simple organic reactions e.g. test-tube reactions indicating the presence of unsaturation ( C = C), alcoholic, phenolic, carbonyl, carboxyl and amino groups, may be tested, but this would be for the testing of observation skills and drawing general conclusions only
- Simple organic synthesis and purification, including use of water bath, setting up and the use of reflux and distillation apparatus
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 (preferably by 15 Apr) plus a further 2 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 6 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 June, September or October.
OUR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL SCHEDULE (Jan to Oct)
Note: For school-going or working candidates, lab timings such as 5pm-7pm and 7.45pm – 9.45pm are also available (upon request) on any day except Thursdays, at our Bukit Batok centre only.
BASIC LABS (for Beginners only):
Lab HC1: TITRATION BASICS, MOLE CALCULATIONS + PLANNING (PERCENTAGE MASS) (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: 19/3 (10:30-12:30pm), 30/3 (10:30-12:30pm), 4/4 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab HC2: QA BASICS: TESTING OF GASES AND ANIONS (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: 19/4 (2:30-4:30pm))
Lab HC2A: QA BASICS: TESTING OF CATIONS AND UNKNOWN SALTS (TOPICAL TRAINING) (Available sessions: 27/4 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab HC3: GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 3 + KINETICS 3 (TOPICAL TRAINING)(Available sessions: 18/5 (10:30-12:30pm))
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 87762711 for a new schedule.
STANDARD LABS:
Lab HC4: ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION 4+ THERMOMETRIC TITRATION 4 INVOLVING COMPLEX IONS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) Available sessions: 25/4 (2-4pm))
Lab HC5: IODIMETRIC TITRATION 5 + SOLUBILITY PRODUCT + QA 5 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) Available sessions: 16/5 (2-4pm), 19/5 (11:30-1:30pm). 1/6 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab HC6: THERMOMETRIC TITRATION 6 + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 6 + KINETICS 6 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: 1/6 (2-4pm), 2/6 (11:30-1:30pm), 27/6 (2-4pm))
Lab HC7: REDOX TITRATION 7 + ENTHALPY CHANGE 7 + (EXAM PAPER TRAINING)(Available session : 18/7 (2-4pm), 23/6 (11:30-1:30pm))
Lab HC8: ACID-BASE + REDOX 8 TITRATION + QA 8 + TRANSITION METALS 8 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: 13/7 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab HC9: REDOX TITRATION 9 (WITH PRE-HEATING) + PLANNING 9 + QA 9 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: 23/7 (2-4pm), 21/7 (2-4pm), 12/9 (2-4pm))
Lab HC10: INDIRECT TITRATION 10 + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: 13/8 (2-4pm), 15/8 (2-4pm), 16/8 (2-4pm), 17/8 (10:30-12:30pm), 18/8 (2-4pm))
Lab HC11: THERMOMETRIC TITRATION 11 + QA 11 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING) (Available sessions: 15/9 (2-4pm))
Lab HC12: REDOX TITRATION 12 + ENTHALPY 12 + QA12 + PLANNING 12 (THERMOMETRIC TITRATION) (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available sessions: 29/9 (2-4pm))
Lab HC13: IODIMETRIC TITRATION 13 + ENTHALPY CHANGE OF DECOMPOSITION 13 + QA13 (incl ORGANIC) + PLANNING 13 (FULL PAPER MOCK EXAM) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM 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 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL:
2022: QA (Cr3+, Cu2+, Hydrogen), Thermometric Titration (intersecting graphs), Acid-Base Titration, Planning involving Y=mX + c.
2023: Qn1: QA (vanadium), Qn2: Kinetics – Displacement of water gas collection from acid-carbonate reaction, Qn3: Acid-Base Titration of NaOH with aspirin, Qn4: Planning – Organic synthesis of aspirin
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
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 87762711 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 $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 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)
FEES PER SESSION
Practical Training Session: $290
Mock Exam:- $420
Note: Above fees are subject to changes without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.
Our Practical Centre:
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/rey2dv
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
