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).
MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS 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:
- measurements of length, time interval, temperature, volume, mass and weight using appropriate
instruments - determination of the density of a liquid, or of a regularly or irregularly shaped solid which sinks in
water - determination of the value of the acceleration of free fall
- investigation of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces
- the principle of moments
- determination of the position of the centre of gravity of a plane lamina
- investigation of the factors affecting thermal energy transfer
- determination of heat capacities of materials and latent heat of substances
- the law of reflection
- determination of the position and characteristics of an optical image formed by a plane mirror or a
thin converging lens - the refraction of light through glass blocks
- the principle of total internal reflection
- the focal length of lenses
- determination of the speed, wavelength and frequency of waves
- measurements of current and voltage by using appropriate ammeters and voltmeters
- determination of the resistance of a circuit element using appropriate instruments
- investigation of the magnetic effect of current in a conductor
- investigation of the effects of electromagnetic induction
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the use of dataloggers.
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 PHYSICS 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 PP1: MECHANICS: PERIOD OF A PENDULUM + ACCELERATION DUE TO GRAVITY (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 1/4 (10:30-12:30pm))
Lab PP2: HEAT: COOLING CURVES OF WATER (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab PP3: LIGHT: GLASS BLOCK + REFRACTIVE INDEX (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available session: 24/3 (2-4pm))
Lab PP4: ELECTRICITY: RESISTOR + RHEOSTAT (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available session: 21/4 (2:30-4:30pm), BA 9/5 (10:30-12:30pm),
Note: The above 4 labs (PP1, PP2, PP3, PP4) 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 PP5: FOCAL LENGTH + PLANNING (Light, Difficult) + WATER WAVES (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: 20/4 (2-4pm))
Lab PP6: TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION + RESISTIVITY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: 5/4 (2:30-4:30pm), 18/5 (10:30-12:30)
Lab PP7: D.C CIRCUITS + LIGHT (TWO VERTICAL GLASS BLOCKS) (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 23/5 (2-4pm), 1/6 (10:30-12:30pm), 21/7 (2-4pm))
Lab PP8: MOMENTS + ACCELERATION DUE TO GRAVITY + HEAT (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 13/6 (2-4pm), 22/6 (10:30-12:30pm), 23/6 (2-4pm))
Lab PP9: LIGHT MAGNIFICATION + SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY + PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 4/7 (2-4pm), 5/7 (2-4pm), 13/7 (2-4pm))
Lab PP10: SPRING EXTENSION + PLANNING + HEAT + REFRACTIVE INDEX (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 1/8 (2-4pm), 29/8 (2-4pm), 4/8 (2-4pm))
Lab PP11: CONVERGING LENS + PLANNING + ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY + INCLINED PLANE (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER)(Available session: 21/7 (11:30-1:30pm))
Lab PP12: SPRING EXTENSION + MOMENTS + PLANNING + POWER OF CANDLE FLAME + POTENTIOMETER (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: 18/8 (11:30-1:30pm))
Lab PP13: HEAT + EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCES + DIVERGING LENS + PLANNING (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: (Comfirm with admin)
Lab PP14: SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY + D.C. CIRCUITS + REFRACTION IN WATER + PLANNING (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: 15/9 (11:30-2pm))
Lab PP15: POTENTIOMETER + LENSES + RATE OF FLOW OF WATER + PLANNING (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available session: (Comfirm with admin)
Lab PP16: SPRING OSCILLATION + HEAT + REFRACTIVE INDEX (PIN IN WATER) + PLANNING (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available session: (Comfirm with admin)
ADDITIONAL BASIC LABS (for students who seek extra specific topics):
Lab PP1A: MECHANICS: FINDING CENTRE OF GRAVITY (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 30/11 (2-4pm))
Lab PP1B: MECHANICS: PERIOD OF AN OSCILLATING SPRING (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions:
Lab PP1C: MECHANICS: USING A PULLEY SYSTEM + REBOUND HEIGHT (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions:
Lab PP3A: LIGHT: CONVERGING LENS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available session: (Confirm with admin)
Lab PP4A: ELECTRICITY: RESISTANCE OF WIRE + POTENTIOMETER (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available session: (Confirm with admin)
CRASH COURSE AND MOCK EXAMS (Jun, Sep, Oct):
O-LEVEL PURE PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
SCIENCE (PHYSICS) HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
PAST TOPICS OF O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL:
2022: Measurement of Length (diameter and number of turns of a spring), Measurement of Time and Temperature (ball of blue-tack dropped in cylinder of oil), Electrical Power (light bulb, potentiometer, voltmeter, ammeter, curved graph). Planning involved two experiments as there were two dependent variables (quite rare for O level).
2023: Q1 was on Electricity (resistance wire, power and experiment with jockey stick). Q2 was Oscillation/frequency related (hanging a metre rule at near its centre from a spring, with masses at the end of the rule in upside-down-T formation). Q3 was on Lenses (focal length). Planning (related to Q2) involved relationship between extension of spring and period of oscillation (there is a retort stand with a spring then there is a rule with a string. Then you have to put a S hook to the spring and put the rule with the string on it. Then there was a 200g which u have to put on the 2cm mark of the rule. Then the other end of the rule u have to attach blue-tack to it. Then at the 0 cm mark u have to push it down and release it and get the frequency/oscillation)
FEE MATTERS
One-time Registration Fee: $30
Single Practical Training Session: $190
Single Mock Exam: $240
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.
