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 O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
Paper 3 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the assessment.
Candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:
- Simple physiological experiments, involving tests for food substances, enzyme reactions,
hydrogencarbonate indicator solution, cobalt(II) chloride paper and so on - Simple physiological experiments, involving the use of sharp instruments on plant or animal
materials (accurate observations of these specimens will need a hand lens of not less than X6
magnification for each candidate) - Manipulative skills in assembling apparatus, in using chemical reagents and in using such
instruments as mounted needles, scalpels and razor blades, forceps and scissors - Measurements using appropriate instruments (e.g. thermometer, syringe, measuring cylinder, ruler
and so on) and simple arithmetical calculations - Familiar and unfamiliar techniques to record observations and make deductions from them
- Recognition and observation of features of familiar and unfamiliar biological specimens, recording
observations and making deductions about functions of whole specimens or their parts - Clear line drawings of the specimens provided, indicating magnification and labelling familiar
structures
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the use of
data-loggers.
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 BIOLOGY 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:
Lab PB1: DRAWINGS OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS 1 + GRAPH 1 + STARCH TEST (LEAF) + PLANNING 1 (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: BB 17/3 (11:30-1:30pm), BB 18/3 (10:30-12:30pm), BA 23/3 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PB2: NOTES ON FOOD TESTS + DRAWINGS (BANANA & APPLE) + FOOD TESTS 2 (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: BB 22/3 (2:30-:30pm))
Lab PB3: OSMOSIS + PLASMOLYSIS + GRAPH 3 + DIFFUSION 3 + PLANNING 3 (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: BA 20/4 (10:30-12:30pm), BB 25/4 (2-4pm))
Lab PB4: ACTION OF ENZYMES 4 + SOURCES OF ERROR 4 + GRAPH 4 (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: BA 4/4 (2-4pm), BA 4/5 (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 beginners. Thus if the date you can attend is not listed above, please message our Admin at 87762711 for a new schedule.
STANDARD LABS:
Lab PB5: HEAT LOSS + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 5 + HUMAN EYE + DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 26/3 (2-4pm), 28/3 (2-4pm), 30/3 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PB6: PHOTOSYNTHESIS 6 + FOOD TESTS 6 (ONION) + DRAWINGS 6 + GRAPH 6 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 16/4 (2-4pm), 18/4 (2-4pm), 19/4 (2-4pm))
Lab PB7: ENZYMES 7 + PLANNING 7 + FOOD TESTS 7 + GRAPHS 7 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 7/5 (2-4pm), 9/5 (2-4pm), 10/5 (2-4pm), 11/5 (10:30-12;30pm))
Lab PB8: EFFECT OF PH ON ENZYMES 8 + GRAPH 8 + PLANNING 8 + DRAWINGS 8 + OSMOSIS 8 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 1/6 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PB9: PHOTOSYNTHESIS 9 + NERVOUS SYSTEM + DRAWINGS 9 + PLANNING 9 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER)(Available session: 20/6 (2-4pm), 21/6 (2-4pm))
Lab PB10: EFFECT OF PH ON ENZYMES 10 + PLANNING 10 + DRAWINGS 10 (ROOT OF PLANT) + GRAPHS 10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) : (Available session: 16/7 (2-4pm), 18/7 (2-4pm), 19/7 (2-4pm), 20/7 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PB11: EFFECT OF SUBSTRATE CONCENTRATION ON ENZYMES + DRAWINGS 11 (PLANT) + GRAPHS 11 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER): (Available session: 6/8 (2-4pm), 8/8 (2-4pm))
Lab PB12: DIFFUSION (MOVEMENT OF GLUCOSE) + EFFECT OF ACID ON ENZYMES + DRAWINGS 12 (FRUIT) + GRAPHS 12 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) : (Available session: 3/9 (2-4:30pm), 5/9 (2-4:30pm), 6/9 (2-4:30pm), 7/9 (10:30-1pm))
CRASH COURSE AND MOCK EXAMS (Jun, Sep, Oct)
O-LEVEL PURE BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
PAST TOPICS OF O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL:
2022: Enzymes (yeast), Heredity, Drawing and Magnification
2023:
Q1: Suspension of Yeast, pH indicator, enzyme reactions, anaerobic and aerobic respiration mentioned. 15 step long experiment, 3 tables (8 mark) + 1 bar graph (4 mark) Suggesting 2 sources of error( 2 mark), suggest how to improve 1 error (that is not what you had suggested before) so 3 errors total (3 mark). Mean calculation of results involved. Experiments includes 1 normal temperature water bath, 1 warm bath, pH indicator (green turns yellow when acidic), 5cm3 gas syringe for pH indicator, 10cm3 gas syringe attached to a long plastic tube, have to place yeast suspension into the 10cm3 gas syringe after heating with warm bath and cool bath at 35 degree celsius (2cm3 of air + 8cm3 of yeast suspension in syringe) and use long tubing to attached to the syringe and place in pH indicator.
Yeast suspensions : 15% yeast and 10% yeast suspension, 5x conducted for each, 10 repeated experiment in total. Only one 2 mark Qn for planning, 1 mark for describing constant variable, 1 mark for definition of constant variable (I think)
Q2: High power drawings of villi, 5 mark question on how the structure of intestine aids absorption. Calculating mean in mm and 3 mark calculation of magnification of 20 000x. Describing function of mucus on villi (1 mark). No magnification, no food tests, 1 mark enzyme question.
FEE MATTERS
One-time Registration Fee: $30
Practical Training Session: $190
Mock Exam:- $240
Note: Above fees are subject to changes without prior notice.
PACKAGES:
COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE (Jan to Oct):
10 sessions (4 Basic + 5 Standard + 1 Mock): Fee: $1600 (Book, pay and commence in Jan).
REVISER/RE-TAKER PACKAGE:
5 sessions (4 Standard + 1 Mock): Fee: $800 (Book, pay and commence in Jan).
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.
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)
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.
