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You can secure up to 20 percent of your grades for your science courses for your A levels even before you sit for the theory papers.
Do well in your practical exams and you are well on your way to achieve your targeted grade.
Prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams.
Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fees: $280 / session
You can register or enquire more through 88765498.
You can secure 15 – 20 percent of your grades for your science courses this O level.
Do well in your practical exams and you are on the way to achieve your targeted grade.
Prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams.
Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fees: $160 / session
You can register or enquire more through 88765498.
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 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:
1. measurements of length, time interval, temperature, volume, mass and weight using appropriate
instruments
2. determination of the density of a liquid, or of a regularly or irregularly shaped solid which sinks in
water
3. determination of the value of the acceleration of free fall
4. investigation of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces
5. the principle of moments
6. determination of the position of the centre of gravity of a plane lamina
7. investigation of the factors affecting thermal energy transfer
8. determination of heat capacities of materials and latent heat of substances
9. the law of reflection
10. determination of the position and characteristics of an optical image formed by a plane mirror or a
thin converging lens
11. the refraction of light through glass blocks
12. the principle of total internal reflection
13. the focal length of lenses
14. determination of the speed, wavelength and frequency of waves
15. measurements of current and voltage by using appropriate ammeters and voltmeters
16. determination of the resistance of a circuit element using appropriate instruments
17. investigation of the magnetic effect of current in a conductor
18. 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 Beginner or a Reviser.
You are at the Beginner level if you have never done any Physics Practical work before, or your last Physics Practical session was more than 2 years ago.
You are at the Reviser level if you have completed the Beginner practicals, or you are re-taking your Physics Practical exam, or you are a school candidate who has completed Sec 3.
Lab PP1: MECHANICS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 20/8 (3pm-5pm))
Lab PP2: HEAT: COOLING CURVE + SHC + LATENT HEAT (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 27/8 (2.30pm-4.30pm); 29/8 (3pm-5pm))
Lab PP3: ELECTRICITY (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 19/8 (11.30am-1.30pm); 4/9 (9.30am-11.30am); 16/9 (2.30pm-4.30pm); 19/9 (11.30am-1.30pm)
Lab PP4: LIGHT: GLASS BLOCK + CONVERGING LENS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 29/8 (3.00pm-5.00pm); 4/9 (9.30am-11.30am); 10/9 (2.30pm-4.30pm))
Lab PP5: SPRING EXTENSION + POTENTIOMETER + OSCILLATION (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 27/8 (3pm-5pm))
Lab PP6: TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION + RESISTIVITY + MOMENTS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 26/8 (10.30am-12.30pm))
Lab PP7: PENDULUM + D.C CIRCUITS + PULLEY SYSTEM (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 3/9 (10.30am-12.30pm))
Lab PP8: OSCILLATION + D.C CIRCUITS + AIR RESISTANCE (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 28/8 (9.30am-11.30am))
Lab PP9: FORCES + OSCILLATION + D.C CIRCUITS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 18/9 (9.30am-11.30am))
Lab PP10M: MECHANICS + POTENTIOMETER + PLANNING (MOCK EXAM) (Available sessions: 30/9 (10.30am – 1pm); 2/10 (9.30am-12.00pm); 3/10 (11.30am-2.00pm))
Training session fee: $220 per session
Mock exam fee: $280 per session
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
(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for.
(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 9786 0411 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)
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(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: $220
Mock Exam:- $280
(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. No refund will be given should you fail to turn up.
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 9786 0411 (SMS)
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
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Conducted my first Physics Practical this year last Sunday – Finding the Period of a Simple Pendulum – for a S4 student who had not done any Physics Practical while in S3. Strange but true.
Although this is a simple physics practical, students can still make the following errors:
(1) Not measuring the length of the pendulum as the distance between the point of suspension and the middle of the bob;
(2) Not securing the string such that it can slip as the pendulum swings;
(3) Allowing the pendulum to swing in an oval or circular fashion (not in a single plane);
(4) Counting wrongly the number of oscillations;
(5) Not recording the data in the table to the correct number of significant figures;
(6) Choosing the wrong scale for the graph;
(7) Not drawing a best-fit line;
(8) Writing the wrong unit for the gradient;
Looking forward to the next Physics and Chemistry Practicals.
If you need any Science Practical Training, do message our Admin at 88765498.
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For all JC students taking H2 Physics or H2 Mathematics in 2019. Are you feeling lost or confused in class? Not able to keep up with your H2 tutor in school? Have you forgotten some key concepts and need focused revision? Are you anxious that your school’s syllabus is too slow and want to get a head start? Do you just want a refresher session on the weekend to help you retain all that content after class?
Here at Singapore Learner, we have topical lecture series to address these needs! Priced at a competitive rate of $120/- every 2 lectures, or $190/- every 4 lectures, you can attend whichever topic of your choosing at our given time slots. Our lecture series will cover the full content of the entire topic, without skipping or speeding up unnecessarily, as well example questions based on popular questions asked in tutorial, block tests, as well as the A-levels. Our small class size ensures that we can address every misconception a student in time. Strengthen your concepts and build towards that A-grade with us now!
Lectures start with H2 Maths followed by H2 Physics. Sign up for 20 lectures with us before 10th Feb and you can get them at an exclusive price of $890!
Saturday Lectures
16th Feb:
9:00am – 10:30am – Functions Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Measurements Part 1
23rd Feb:
9:00am – 10:30am – Functions Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Measurements Part 2
2nd Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Graphing Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Kinematics Part 1
9th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Graphing Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Kinematics Part 2
16th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Inequalities Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Dynamics Part 1
23rd Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Inequalities Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Dynamics Part 2
30th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Sequences and series Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Forces Part 1
6th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Sequences and series Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Forces Part 2
13th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Differentiation Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Work, Energy, Power Part 1
20th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Differentiation Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Work, Energy, Power Part 2
27th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Maclaurin Series Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Circular Motion Part 1
4th May:
9:00am – 10:30am – Maclaurin Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Circular Motion Part 2
11th May:
9:00am – 10:30am – Integration Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Gravitation Part 1
18th May:
9:00am – 10:30am – Integration Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Gravitation Part 2
25th May:
9:00am – 10:30am – Definite Integrals Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Temperature and Ideal gas Part 1
8th Jun:
9:00am – 10:30am – Definite Integrals Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Temperature and Ideal Gas Part 2
15th Jun:
9:00am – 10:30am – Differential Equations Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – First Law of Thermodynamics Part 1
22th Jun:
9:00am – 10:30am – Differential Equations Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – First Law of Thermodynamics Part 2
29th Jun:
9:00am – 10:30am – Revision Lecture Pure Math Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Oscillation Part 1
6th Jul:
9:00am – 10:30am – Revision Lecture Pure Math Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Oscillation Part 2
Sunday Lectures
17th Feb:
9:00am – 10:30am – Vectors Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Wave Motion Part 1
24th Feb:
9:00am – 10:30am – Vectors Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Wave Motion Part 2
4th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Vectors Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Superposition Part 1
10th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Complex Numbers Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Superposition Part 2
17th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Complex Numbers Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Current of Electricity Part 1
24th Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Permutations and Combinations Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Current of Electricity Part 2
31st Mar:
9:00am – 10:30am – Permutations and Combinations Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – DC circuits Part 1
7th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Probability Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – DC Circuits Part 2
14th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Probability Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electric Fields Part 1
21st Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Discrete Random Variables Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electric Fields Part 2
28th Apr:
9:00am – 10:30am – Discrete Random Variables Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electromagnetism Part 1
5th May:
9:00am – 10:30am – Normal Distribution Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electromagnetism Part 2
12th May Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Normal Distribution Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electromagnetic Induction Part 1
19th May Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Sampling Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Electromagnetic Induction Part 2
26th May Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Sampling Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – AC Circuits Part 1
9th Jun Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Hypothesis Testing Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – AC Circuits Part 2
16th Jun Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Hypothesis Testing Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Quantum Physics Part 1
23rd Jun Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Correlation and Linearity Part 1
10:45am – 12:15pm – Quantum Physics Part 2
30th Jun Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Correlation and Linearity Part 2
10:45am – 12:15pm – Nuclear Physics Part 1
7th Jul Physics:
9:00am – 10:30am – Revision Lecture Stats
10:45am – 12:15pm – Nuclear Physics Part 2
PROGRAMME HAS CEASED OPERATIONS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR REGULAR TUITION SCHEDULE
| Key Ideas |
| 1. There are two types of electric charges: positive and negative charges.
2. Like charges repel, unlike charges attract. 3. Electric charge is measured in coulombs (C). 4. Electrostatic charging of insulators by friction involves a transfer of electrons. 5. Electrical insulators do not conduct electricity because they do not contain mobile charged particles. 6. Electrical conductors are able to conduct electricity because they contain mobile charged particles (electrons). 7. Electrical conductors can be charged by induction. 8. Electrical insulators that are charged can be neutralised (discharged) by heating or exposure to humid conditions. Electrical conductors that are charged can be neutralised by earthing. 9. During electrostatic charging and discharging, only electrons are transferred. 10. An electric field is a region in which an electric charge experiences an electric force. 11. The direction of the electric field is the direction of the force acting on a small positive charge placed in the field. 12. Some hazards of electrostatic charging are lightning, and electrostatic discharge near flammable substances. 13. Electrostatic charging is used in photocopiers, electrostatic precipitators to reduce air pollution, spray painting to produce an even coat of paint. |
IMPORTANT STUDY POINTS
| 1. | Be aware of the formula Q = nq to calculate the number (n) of charge carriers given the the charge (q) on one particle and the total amount of charge (Q). |
| 2. | As 1 C is a large amount of charge, must know how to use or convert units such as millicoulomb and microcoulomb. |
| 3. | Must know the difference between how insulators and conductors are charged, and how they are discharged, and be able to explain these processes only in terms of the transfer of electrons. |
| 4. | Must know the difference between what happens when an insulator touches a charged object and when a conductor touches a charged object. |
| 5. | Must know the correct sequence for producing two similarly charged conductors, two oppositely charged conductors and a single charged conductor. |
| 6. | Must be able to define electric field and draw electric field patterns. |
| 7. | Be able to describe the dangers of electrostatic charging. |
| 8. | Be able to describe how electrostatic charging is used in photocopiers, precipitators and spray painting. |
(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for.
(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 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:
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(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 7 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)
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, IB, IGCSE).
For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the following links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing:
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Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Address: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Sec 4 Combined Science : Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S4CS1 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 4 Combined Science : Sunday | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | Code: S4CS2 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 3 Combined Science : Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S3CS1 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 3 Combined Science : Sunday | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Code: S3CS2 (Physics/Chemistry)
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 98530744.
Background of Tutor:
The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching Physics and Chemistry for more than 8 years.
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Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or theBukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 98530744.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 98530744.
Sec 4 Physics (Improve): Monday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S4P1
Sec 4 Physics (Improve): Saturday | 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm | Code: S4P2
Sec 4 Physics (Distinction): Sunday | 10.45 am – 12.15 pm | Code: S4P3
Sec 3 Physics (Distinction): Monday | 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: S3P1
Sec 3 Physics (Distinction): Sunday | 4.15 pm – 5,45 pm | Code: S3P2
Should you attend our Physics DISTINCTION or IMPROVE program?
Attend our Physics Distinction program if you wish to learn Physics topics in advance and be given challenging questions to solve. Lots of thinking and questioning in every lesson. You will be exposed to tough questions from top school papers and past year papers. Join this program if you consistently scored B4 or above in your past Physicstests and exams, or you are passionate about Physics.
Attend our Physics Improve program if you wish to revise and even relearn the key Physics topics and concepts. Not all Physics topics are equally challenging or fundamental; some Physics topics have heavier emphasis in exams, some are conceptually harder and some must be fully understood before others can be mastered. Join this program if you want to learn HOW to study Physics. Join this program if you had consistently scored C5 or below in your previous Physics tests and exams, and now you are SERIOUS about improving your Physics grades
The Tutor for the above programs is a former MOE school teacher who has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 7y years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he also holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education (NIE), as well as a Bachelor of Sciencedegree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 9786 0411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.