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Topics Tested in Past O-Level Physics Paper 3 Practical Exam

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  1. measurements of length, time interval, temperature, volume, mass and weight, current and voltage using appropriate instruments (2025, 2022, 2021, 2015)
  2. determination of the density of a liquid, or of a regularly or irregularly shaped solid which sinks in water (not tested in the last 10 years)
  3. determination of the value of the acceleration of free fall (not tested in the last 10 years outside of pendulum experiments)
  4. investigation of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces (2022)
  5. dynamics (2019, 2017)
  6. extension of spring (2024, 2023p, 2020, 2018, 2016+p, 2014)
  7. mechanical oscillations  (2025+p, 2024, 2023, 2019+p, 2018+p)
  8. the principle of moments (2015, 2014+p)
  9. determination of the position of the centre of gravity of a plane lamina (not tested in the last 10 years)
  10. mechanical energy and power (2020+p)
  11. investigation of the factors affecting thermal energy transfer (not tested in the last 10 years)
  12. determination of heat capacities of materials (2021)
  13. latent heat of substances (not tested in the last 10 years)
  14. the law of reflection (not tested in the last 10 years)
  15. determination of the position and characteristics of an optical image formed by a plane mirror or a thin converging lens (not tested in the last 10 years)
  16. the refraction of light through glass blocks (2021+p)
  17. the principle of total internal reflection (not tested in the last 10 years)
  18. the focal length of lenses (2023, 2016)
  19. determination of the speed, wavelength and frequency of waves (not tested in the last 10 years)
  20. DC circuits (2021, 2020, 2019 (LDR), 2017 (LED)+p, 2015)
  21. potentiometer (2023, 2022, 2018, 2014)
  22. determination of the resistance of a circuit element using appropriate instruments (2025)
  23. investigation of the magnetic effect of current in a conductor (2024+p)
  24. investigation of the effects of electromagnetic induction (not tested in the last 10 years)

So what topics are most likely to be tested THIS YEAR?

To find out, sign up for our Predictive Revision Crash Course for O-Level Biology Practical, details of which can be found here: O-LEVEL PURE BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE. Hurry, places are very limited as our lab can only take in 7 students max.

DO YOU KNOW THAT THE SCIENCE PRACTICAL IS WEIGHTED TO BETWEEN 15% TO 20% OF YOUR TOTAL SCIENCE EXAM MARKS?

It can actually make a 1 to 3 grade difference in your total points for your exam! And it is easier to score a Distinction for your Science exam if you are very competent in your Science Practicals.

Right now, ARE YOU CONFIDENT that you can complete your science practical exam and answer all its questions correctly in the time allocated?

If you are looking for SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING, CRASH COURSE OR MOCK EXAM PRACTICE (FOR PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY), don’t hesitate to contact us at 65694897 or 88765498.

Singapore Learner has been a One-Stop Comprehensive Science Practical Training provider since 2017.

As at 19 Apr 2026, we have trained about 1060 students for their science practical exams and we have conducted a total of about 4044 lab sessions.

Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and similar to those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

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Topics Tested in Past H2 Biology Paper 4 Practical Exam

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  1. Dilution of stock solutions through both simple dilution and serial dilution (2025, 2022, 2019).
  2. Microscopy which involves the proper use of the microscope for viewing specimen, calibration of eyepiece graticule (2022), using a stage micrometer, calculation of area of field of view, calculating mean density of specimen, finding the actual width of a specimen, making your own slide (2022-plasmolysis, 2019-banana, 2018-potato).
  3. Producing biological drawings at low-power and high-power as well as calculating the drawing magnification. (2025-stem of willow tree, 2023-plant stem, 2022-leaf of tea plant, plasmolysis, 2021-plant stem, 2020-leaf, 2019-banana, 2018-leaf, 2017-plant stem, 2016-blood cells)
  4.  Identify significant sources of error, limitations of measurements and/or experimental procedures used and explain how they affect the final result(s). (most years)
  5. State and explain how significant sources of errors/limitations may be overcome/reduced, as appropriate, including how experimental procedures may be improved. (most years)
  6. Graph-drawing e.g. best-fit line, best-fit curve, point-to-point graphs, bar graphs and histograms. (most years)
  7. Factors affecting rate of transport of substances e.g. diffusion and osmosis. (2021, 2019-visking tubing)
  8. Presence of biological molecules (food tests) e.g. test for reducing sugars (using suitable indicators such as benedict’s solution), test for non-reducing sugars (using acid hydrolysis), test for proteins (using suitable indicators such as biuret solution), test for lipids (using ethanol-emulsion test) and test for starch (using suitable indicators such as iodine). (2025, 2024, 2021, 2019)
  9. Factors affecting rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions. (2025-invertase, 2024-lipase, 2023-amylase, 2022-catalase, planning, 2020-catalase, 2016-protease)
  10. Factors affecting rate of respiration. (2025-planning, 2024-planning, 2018)
  11. Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. (not tested in the last 10 years)
  12. Statistical analysis. (2023-t-test, 2020-t-test)
  13. Growth rate of plants. (2023-planning)
  14. Genetics and Inheritance. (2021-planning)

So what topics are most likely to be tested THIS YEAR?

To find out, sign up for our Predictive Revision Crash Course for H2 Biology Practical, details of which can be found here: H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE. Hurry, places are very limited as our lab can only take in 7 students max.

DO YOU KNOW THAT THE SCIENCE PRACTICAL IS WEIGHTED TO BETWEEN 15% TO 20% OF YOUR TOTAL SCIENCE EXAM MARKS?

It can actually make a 1 to 3 grade difference in your total points for your exam! And it is easier to score a Distinction for your Science exam if you are very competent in your Science Practicals.

Right now, ARE YOU CONFIDENT that you can complete your science practical exam and answer all its questions correctly in the time allocated?

If you are looking for SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING, CRASH COURSE OR MOCK EXAM PRACTICE (FOR PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY), don’t hesitate to contact us at 65694897 or 88765498.

Singapore Learner has been a One-Stop Comprehensive Science Practical Training provider since 2017.

As at 19 Apr 2026, we have trained about 1060 students for their science practical exams and we have conducted a total of about 4044 lab sessions.

Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and similar to those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

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O LEVEL SCIENCE PRACTICAL BASIC TRAINING LAB SESSIONS – SCHEDULE FOR JUL-AUG 2026

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

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 enquiries, contact 88765498 (Admin).

Missed the basic lab training? Join us on these dates, discuss other options or ask about how else we can meet your needs.

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Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Science Practical Training

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

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).

 

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

Chemistry Practical

 

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:

To proceed, please click on one of the following:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

CIE O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS

 

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS)

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

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Science lab space and apparatus for rent.

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If you are a private school or private study group with no science lab, or you are a tutor who needs a science lab, you can collaborate with us to provide regular or ad hoc science practical sessions for your students. You can also outsource your science practical programme to us.

We can provide science practicals for ALL THREE SCIENCES for the following levels:

1) Pri 5 to Sec 3, or Grade 5 to Grade 9, IP Y1 to Y3

2) O-LEVEL / GCSE / IP Y4 / Grade 10.

3) A-LEVEL (H2 or CIE or Pearson Edexcel) / JC1-JC2 / IP Y5-Y6 

For details, please visit the following page: PARTNERSHIPS

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

 

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

Enjoy great discounts when you join us for Science Practical Training in the Dec-Jan period!

FIVE Reasons Why You Should Start Your Science Practical Training EARLY:

⭐It will give you more time to focus on your theory revision near the exam dates.
⭐You can identify shortcomings in your practical knowledge and skills early so that you will have enough time to rectify them.
⭐You will be able to complete more practical lessons and cover more topics to build up your confidence in doing your science practicals fast and correctly.
⭐You will be able to spread out your science practical training and revision at a more comfortable pace (like just once a month) to facilitate timely reinforcement.
⭐Higher availability of science practical lessons to suit your schedule

For enquiries, contact 88765498 (Admin).

 

Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Nov to Oct)

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Available Nov to Oct)

SEC 3 PRACTICALS (Available Nov to Jun)

SEC 1-2 PRACTICALS (Available Nov to Jun)

P3 – P6 PRACTICALS (Available Nov to Jun)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Jun, July, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Apr to Oct)

March Holiday Science Enrichment (P4 – S2)

PRACTICAL TUITION FEES

PRACTICAL DAYS AND TIMINGS

Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

INDIVIDUAL 1-1 PRACTICAL COACHING

For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the above links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing.

 

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES 

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around early to mid-April (Please check SEAB website). If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration in April, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. 

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.“

PRACTICAL TUITION FEES

PRACTICAL DAYS AND TIMINGS

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS)

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

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Science Practical Revision & Exam Preparation March Holidays

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Use the March holidays to revise some of your practical skills! Places are very limited. Sign up now!

Venue:

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Address: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:

(1) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 with your Name, “Mar Hols”, Venue, Subject, Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment)

(2) Register Online by clicking below:

(3) Pay the full fees of $240 per lab session via funds transfer to UEN 53229361D.

 

Our Main Practical Programmes:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Full Training Package Jan to Oct)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

 

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H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

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Singapore Learner has been a Comprehensive Science Practical Training provider since 2017.

As at 19 Apr 2026, we have trained about 1060 students for their science practical exams and we have conducted a total of about 4044 lab sessions.

Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and similar to those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

We have two kinds of crash courses: BASIC and REVISION.

BASIC CRASH COURSE – for beginners or students who have been out of touch with science practicals. Features: slower pace of teaching, more teacher demonstrations and hand-holding. Focus is on how to set up the apparatus, using instruments correctly, recording, tabling and graphing.

PREDICTIVE REVISION CRASH COURSE – for students who need a refresher course or guided extra practice for science practicals, such as retakers, government school students or graduates of our Basic Crash Course. Features:  Quick recap on how to use instruments correctly, and what examiners look for in students’ recordings, tables and graphs. More discussions on sources of error, important or predicted topics, difficult experiments and Planning (if applicable).

The two courses above consist of different experiments, thus students may attend both the Basic and Revision crash courses, followed by mock exams if needed.

Topics: Oscillation, Mechanics, Electricity, and Planning

Skills and Content for Mechanics: Hands-on practice on two different Mechanics experiments; Percentage difference and Percentage Uncertainty.

Skills and Content for Electricity: Hands-on practice on a Potentiometer experiment; Significant Figures; Tabling and Graphing; Anomalous data.

Skills and Content for Planning: Revision on Independent, Dependent and Control Variables; How to write the essential steps of an experiment and the conclusion; What are the common procedural and safety precautions;  Hands-on practice on one Planning question of a chosen topic; Examples of Planning for various topics (if time permits).

Students doing the older 9749 syllabus are expected to draw graphs and calculate gradients manually using graph paper.

Students doing the new 9478 syllabus (2026 onwards) are expected to draw graphs and make calculations using Excel spreadsheets (see link below):

Excel Skills in the New H2 Physics 9478 Syllabus (2026)

Location: Singapore Learner @ Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Booking is by full payment only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) for payment info. Thank you.

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPPS)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

For Standard Practical Training, click here:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS

For Practical Mock Exam, click here:

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)

OTHER PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

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H2 CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

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Singapore Learner has been a Comprehensive Science Practical Training provider since 2017.

As at 19 Apr 2026, we have trained about 1060 students for their science practical exams and we have conducted a total of about 4044 lab sessions.

Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and similar to those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

We have two kinds of crash courses: BASIC and REVISION.

BASIC CRASH COURSE – for beginners or students who have been out of touch with science practicals. Features: slower pace of teaching, more teacher demonstrations and hand-holding. Focus is on how to set up the apparatus, using instruments correctly, recording, tabling and graphing.

PREDICTIVE REVISION CRASH COURSE – for students who need a refresher course or guided extra practice for science practicals, such as retakers, government school students or graduates of our Basic Crash Course. Features:  Quick recap on how to use instruments correctly, and what examiners look for in students’ recordings, tables and graphs. More discussions on sources of error, important or predicted topics, difficult experiments and Planning (if applicable).

The two courses above consist of different experiments, thus students may attend both the Basic and Revision crash courses, followed by mock exams if needed.

Topics: Volumetric Analysis, Gravimetric Analysis, Kinetics, Qualitative Analysis (Organic & Inorganic)

 

Skills and Content for Volumetric Analysis: Revision on proper rinsing and usage of burette, pipette and volumetric flasks; Tabling and correct recording of data; Mole calculations; Sources of error and how these affect the final answer; Hands-on practice on a selected Titration topic. Revision on Iodimetric Titration, Redox Titration, Double-Indicator Titration and Thermometric Titration.

Skills and Content for Gravimetric Analysis:  Hands-on practice on a selected Gravimetric Analysis experiment.

Skills and Content for Kinetics: Revision on Order of Reaction and Rate of Reaction.

Skills and Content for QA (Organic & Inorganic): Revision on proper techniques for testing of Cations, Gases and Anions; Common mistakes in QA and how to avoid them in order to maximise your marks; Correct recording of observations and conclusions. Hands-on practice on testing of Ammonia gas, Carbon Dioxide gas, Hydrogen gas, and some common cations and anions.

 

Location: Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok, Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Booking is by full payment only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) for payment info. Thank you.

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

For Standard Practical Training, click here:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS

For Practical Mock Exam, click here:

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)

OTHER PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

 

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O-LEVEL PURE BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

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We have two kinds of crash courses: BASIC and REVISION.

BASIC CRASH COURSE – for beginners or students who have been out of touch with science practicals. Features: slower pace of teaching, more teacher demonstrations and hand-holding. Focus is on how to set up the apparatus, using instruments correctly, recording, tabling and graphing.

PREDICTIVE REVISION CRASH COURSE – for students who need a refresher course or guided extra practice for science practicals, such as retakers, government school students or graduates of our Basic Crash Course. Features:  Quick recap on how to use instruments correctly, and what examiners look for in students’ recordings, tables and graphs. More discussions on sources of error, important or predicted topics, difficult experiments and Planning (if applicable).

(Topics Tested in Past O-Level Biology Paper 3 Practical Exam)

The two courses above consist of different experiments, thus students may attend both the Basic and Revision crash courses, followed by mock exams if needed.

Topics: Food Tests, Osmosis/Diffusion, Enzyme Reactions

Skills and Content for Food Tests: Hands-on revision on how to conduct Benedict’s Test, Alcohol Emulsion Test, Biuret’s Test and Starch-Iodine Test. Common mistakes in food tests and how to avoid them in order to maximise your marks; Correct recording of observations and conclusions.

Skills and Content for Osmosis/Diffusion: Hands-on revision on one Osmosis/Diffusion experiment. Tabling and correct recording of data.

Skills and Content for Enzyme Reactions: Hands-on revision on one Enzyme-related experiment. Tabling and correct recording of data. Sources of error and how these affect the final answer.

Location: Singapore Learner @ Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644)

Booking is by full payment (non-refundable) only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) for payment info. Thank you.

Singapore Learner

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

For Standard Practical Training, click here:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

For Practical Mock Exam, click here:

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)