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.
OUR PHYSICS PRACTICAL SCHEDULE 2021
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
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 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)
(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)
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
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
Physics Practical – Period of a Pendulum
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.
O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL 2023
HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES
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Science Practical Training for Private Candidates
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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).
Our Main Practical Programmes:
A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Full Training Package Jan to Oct)
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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MARCH HOLIDAYS PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE SCHEDULE!
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)
Why Us?
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Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.
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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.
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Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.
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We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.
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We have a maximum class size of just 9 students! Yes just 9 students at most, 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.
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Beyond basic training, our lab sessions are FULL EXAM PAPERS consisting of 2 to 3 questions each of multiple topics.
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:
A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS
CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS
O-LEVEL PRACTICALS
SEC 3 PRACTICALS
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)
HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Address: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
O-LEVEL PREPARATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
For Practical courses, mock exams or schedules, please click on any of the following:
O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS)http://wa.link/w0xxk2
Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
Wishing all students the best in your O-Level results
We would like to wish ALL THE BEST to students getting your O-Level results soon.
Congratulations on obtaining your O-Level results.
We hope you are able to move on to the next level of your education journey.
However, if you intend to improve your Science grades by retaking the O-Level exam, you may consider our Science Practical Training Programme by clicking on any of the relevant links below. Thank you.
If you need any Practical lab sessions, please click on any of the following:
O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) PRACTICAL
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
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.