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 CHEMISTRY 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:
- Titration, e.g. acid-base titration (with suitable indicators such as methyl orange, screened methyl orange, and thymolphthalein). Other types of titrations may also be required, and where appropriate, sufficient working details will be given.
- Speeds of reaction that may involve measuring of quantities, e.g. temperature, volume, length, mass or time measurements
- Experiments involving separation techniques such as simple paper chromatography, filtration and distillation
- Salt preparation
- Gas collection
- Qualitative inorganic analysis involving an element, a compound or a mixture, including displacement
reactions and tests for oxidising and reducing agents. Candidates should be familiar with the reactions
of cations, reactions of anions and tests for gases as detailed in the Notes for Qualitative Analysis. Candidates would not be required to carry out tests involving Pb2+ ions or sulfur dioxide gas.
Reactions involving ions not included in the Notes for Qualitative Analysis 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 organic analysis requiring a knowledge of simple organic reactions as outlined in Section VI, e.g. test-tube reactions indicating the presence of unsaturation (C=C) may be set, but this would be for the testing of observation skills and drawing general conclusions only.
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 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:
Lab PC1: TITRATION BASICS AND SEPARATING MIXTURES (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available session: 19/3 (10:30-12:30pm), 30/3 (10:30-12:30pm), 4/4 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PC2: QA BASICS: TESTING OF GASES AND ANIONS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 19/4 (2:30-4:30pm))
Lab PC2A: QA BASICS: TESTING OF CATIONS AND UNKNOWN SALTS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 30/2 (2-4pm), 26/2 (2:30-4:30pm), 27/4 (10:30-12:30pm)
Lab PC3: ENERGY CHANGES + SPEED OF REACTION (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 24/3 (11:30-1:30pm), 6/4 (10:30-12:30), 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 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 PC4: ENERGY CHANGES + QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 21/4 (11:30-1:30pm), 25/4 (2-4pm))
Lab PC5: QA 5 + IODIMETRIC TITRATION 5 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 16/5 (2-4pm), 19/5 (11:30-1:30pm). 1/6 (10:30-12:30pm)
Lab PC6: ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION 6 + QA 6 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 1/6 (2-4pm), 2/6 (11:30-1:30pm), 27/6 (2-4pm))
Lab PC7: RATE OF REACTION 7 + ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION 7 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 18/7 (2-4pm), 23/6 (11:30-1:30pm))
Lab PC8: ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION 8 + QA 8 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 13/7 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PC9: RATE OF REACTION 9 + BACK TITRATION 9 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 23/7 (2-4pm), 21/7 (2-4pm), 12/9 (2-4pm))
Lab PC10: EXOTHERMIC & ENDOTHERMIC REACTIONS + QA10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (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 PC11: REDOX TITRATION + ENERGY CHANGES + PLANNING 11 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: 15/9 (2-4pm))
Lab PC12: THERMOMETRIC TITRATION + QA12 + PLANNING 12 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 29/9 (2-4pm))
Lab PC13: ACID-BASE TITRATION (ORGANIC ACID) + QA13 + PLANNING 13 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab PC14 : ACID-BASE TITRATION 14 + QA14 + PLANNING 14 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session : (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab PC15 : ACID-BASE TITRATION 15 + QA15 + ENERGY CHANGES + PLANNING 15 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available session : (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab PC16 : RATE OF REACTION 16 + QA 16 + IODIMETRIC TITRATION 16 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available session : (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
CRASH COURSES AND MOCK EXAMS (Jun, Sep, Oct)
O-LEVEL PURE CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
PAST TOPICS OF O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL:
2022: No Titration. Relative Mass (Gravimetric Analysis) and Enthalpy, QA involving Hydrogen Peroxide, Draw curved graph of Concentration against Time.
2023: No Titration. Q1: rate of reaction: effective collisions, graphs (4 marks) + table (5 marks) + mole concept : percentage by mass in a compound; Q2: QA on iron ore, test for chloride positive, writing equations for acid + metal carbonate and mole concept. Percentage purity and concentration tested; Q3: planning on simple distillation + drawing model + organic chemistry (carboxylic acids).
FEE MATTERS
One-time Registration Fee: $30
Practical Training Session: $190
Mock Exam:- $240
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.
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.
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.
