Dear students,
If you want to master Physics chapter 1 Measurement, you must make sure you have understood the following Physics concepts and have perfected the following skills:
- Memorise the 7 base quantities and their units.
- Memorise the prefixes and must know how to convert from one prefixed unit to another eg. 10 dm = ? km.
- Must know how to convert to standard form with 2 or 3 S.F. Please note Physics calculated answers cannot be to 1 or 4 S.F. or more.
- Must know how to convert from composite unit to another eg. 72 km/h = ? m/s and vice versa. Please note 1.0 g/cm3 = 1000 kg/m3.
- Must know the Order of Magnitude of the sizes of common large and small objects eg. the height of a mountain is about 103 to 104 m and the diameter of an atom is about 10-10
- Must know and compare the Measuring Range, Precision and Common Usage of Measuring Tape, Metre Rule, Vernier Calipers and Micrometer Screw Gauge (refer to point 5 of Key Ideas above).
- Must know how to read the main scales of the vernier caliper and the micrometer as well as the zero errors to get the corrected reading. Corrected Reading = Observed Reading – Zero Error.
- Must know how to derive or measure the period of a pendulum. Good to know the ticker tape timer and the meaning of frequency.
You must practise the above knowledge and skills on both past year MCQs as well as the longer Paper 2 questions.
Rgds,
Mr Ilyasa, Physics Tutor
hp no: 9786 0411
Important topics and concepts for 2014 O Level Physics (5059)
I’ve just finished identifying the Physics concepts that will most likely be tested this year, based on my detailed analysis of the concepts tested in the last five years. My last year’s effort was quite accurate and I was even commended by a Physics school teacher, who asked me how I achieved my accuracy in prediction.
If you are not yet well prepared for this upcoming O-Level Physics exam, since time is short, you should attend my O-Level Physics Crash Course / Intensive Revision 7 Oct 2014 to shorten and enhance your revision process. Students who attended last year benefitted greatly but I’m just not into the habit of posting testimonials from students or teachers, that’s all. Anyway, all the best in your upcoming exams.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
S4 A. Math O-Level Conceptual Revision: Exam Prep beginning 2nd week of April
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Conceptual Revision classes are for Sec 4 students to revise their Sec 3 work in preparation for their SA1 or Prelim exams. Details as follows (sms or call 97860411 to register):
Level/Subject: S4 Additional Math
Days/Times: (1) Sundays, 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Topics: Sec 3 A. Math topics such as Polynomials, Binomial Theorem, Logarithms etc.
Target Group: This series of revision workshops is suitable for low to medium ability Sec 4 A. Math students who need to revise their A. Math in a systematic and effective way. High ability Sec 3 students may also attend these sessions to revise or have a headstart in their A. Math.
Focus: Conceptual Understanding, Solving Challenging or Tricky A. Math Problems, Exam-Answering Techniques.
Format: Lecture + Worksheets + Discussions
Fees: $200 per month
Class Size: 2 to 6 students.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), Ex-RI/RJC; ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics. (h/p: 97860411)
A former secondary school Physics teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level (H2/H1) Physics and (H2/H1) Mathematics for more than 7 years, as well as ‘O’ Level Physics, Additional Math, Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Merit from the National University of Singapore, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, and a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree also from the NIE, Singapore.
To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411.