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O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs)
Date: 9 Nov (Sat) or 10 Nov (Sun) (choose one session only)
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640.
Fee: $50 only.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc. Ex-Subject Head of Physics)
Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend.
Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend and do 500 MCQs. Since 500 to 700 MCQs cannot be completed in 3 hrs, you may also attend two sessions and pay $90.
Sec 3 Physics students may also attend one of these sessions to revise their Physics as half of these MCQs are testing Sec 3 Physics topics.
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Re-Learn & Refresh Classes for Sec 1 to Sec 3 students (2013) for Math, Science, A. Math and Physics Starting 22 Oct 2013
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We understand that some Sec 1 to Sec 3 students have performed poorly in their recent SA2 exams for Math, Science, A. Math or Physics. Thus we will be conducting Refresher (Re-learn & Refresh) classes for these levels and subjects from 22 Oct onwards which will run until Dec 15:
S1 MATH: Every Tues, 4.30-6pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S1 SCIENCE: Every Thurs, 4.30-6pm (Start: 24 Oct)
S2 MATH: Every Tu…es, 6.00-7.30pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S2 SCIENCE: Every Thurs, 6.00-7.30pm (Start: 24 Oct)
S3 A. MATH: Every Tues, 8.00-9.30pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S3 PHYSICS: Every Wed, 8.00-9.30pm. (Start: 23 Oct)
Class size: 3-8 students
Tutor: Qualified ex-MOE Teacher with 10 years’ experience; M.Ed (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), PGDE (NIE).
Individual, one-to-one tuition is also available upon request.
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IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL 2013 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116/5117) PAPER 2
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IMPORTANT AREAS TO FOCUS ON FOR 2013
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| 1. Measurement | (a) Resultant of vectors by graphical method(b) ticker tape, vernier, micrometer |
| 2. Kinematics | (a) s-t graph(b) v-t graph(d) vertical motion
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| 3. Dynamics | (a) F=ma(c) vertical motion |
| 4. Mass, Weight & Density | (a) mass & weight(b) gravitational field & strength(c) density
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| 5. Turning Effect of Forces | (a) CG & Stability |
| 6. Pressure | (a) P=F/A |
| 7. Energy, Work & Power | (a) POTCOE, KE, GPE(b) horizontal motion
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| 8. Kinetic Model of Matter | (a) molecular structure(b) motion of molecules |
| 9. Transfer of Heat | (a) convection |
| 10. Thermal Properties of Matter | (a) internal energy(b) melting & boiling(c) heating curve
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| 11. General Wave Properties | (a) Ripple Tank, wavefronts |
| 12. Light | (a) Reflection(b) Refraction |
| 13. EM Spectrum | (a) 7 components and uses |
| 14. Sound | (a) loudness & pitch(b) echo problems(c) pressure-time graph
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| 15. Static Electricity | (a) electric fields(b) law of electrostatics |
| 16. Current of Electricity | (a) Q=It, R=V/I, e.m.f, W=QV(b) experiment to determine Resistance(c) R=pL/A
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| 17. DC circuits | (a) series and parallel circuits |
| 18. Practical Electricity | (a) kWh(b) hazards of electricity |
| 19. Magnetism & Electromagnetism | (a) demagnetisation(b) magnetic fields(c) magnetic field patterns
(d) FLHR
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Note:
The above is based on my analysis of the Science (Physics) Paper 2 from 2008 to 2012. In general, Paper 2 topics of the previous year is not repeated in the following year, and topics that have not been tested for several years are more likely to be tested this time round.
Please not that the above are just guidelines and not 100% accurate. The topics that I have de-emphasized for Paper 2 can still be tested in Paper 1.
Note: If you need an intensive drill session for physics MCQs, you may attend my workshop: O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY (for Science (Physics), the number of MCQs is about 400)
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116 / 5117) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
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O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116 / 5117) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
Periods: 13 Oct (Sun) & 20 Oct (Sun)
Time: Both days 9 am – 1 pm (total 8 hrs)
Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central, 07-640. S(650627).
Focus: Topical Revision on how to solve “Must-Know” questions and problems, using a Metacognitive problem-solving approach.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head with 10 years’ experience teaching Physics & Math.
Fees: Total fees for 8 hrs is $240.
Max no of students: 8
Registration: To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411, indicating Student Name, Email, Science(Phy), or email the same information to principal@singaporelearner.com.
Rgds,
Ilyasa, Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
Metacognitive P5 Science Tuition
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I conduct P5 Science tuition every Friday 4pm to 5.30pm at blk 627, bukit batok central. $100 per mth. Max 8 students. Yesterday’s lesson was on the human circulatory system. My emphasis is on thinking, process skills, application and metacognition. You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
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Sec 1/2 Math & Science Tuition
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Sec 1/2 Math & Science
Sec 2 Math (Investment amount: $150 per mth):
Sun 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm;
Sec 2 Science (Investment amount: $150 per mth):
Sun 10.45 am to 12.15 pm;
Sec 1 Math (Investment amount: $150 per mth):
Mon 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm
Sec 1 Science (Investment amount: $150 per mth):
Wed 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm
Tutor(s):
Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor (8 years) of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics.
Mr Jay Lim: With both a Bachelor and Master degree from the US, Mr Lim is a senior tutor who has been tutoring students in PSLE English, Math & Science as well as Lower Secondary English & Math for more than 5 years, including a teaching stint at a SAP cum IP school.
DETAILS:
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Class Size: 2-6 students
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Pri 3-6 English, Math, Science Tuition
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Pri 3-6 English, Math, Science
The following subjects and levels are provided, on weekdays and weekends:
Pri 6 Math: Mon 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm; Sat 9am-10.30am
Pri 6 Science: Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
Pri 6 English: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Pri 5 Math: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Sat 9am – 10.30am
Pri 5 Science: Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
Pri 5 English: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
DETAILS:
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Tutor(s):
Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor (8 years) of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics.
Mr Jay Lim, Master degree, experienced full-time tutor of P5 and P6 Math, Science and English for 5 years.
Average Class Size: 3-8 students.
Fees Per Month:
Pri 5 or Pri 6: One subject, once a week (1.5h): $120 per mth; One subject, twice a week (3h): $220 per mth; Two subjects, once a week (3h): $220 per mth; Two subjects, twice a week (6h): $400 per mth; Three subjects, once a week (4.5h): $300 per mth; Two or three subjects, EVERY DAY (3h) Monday to Friday: $900 per mth.
Pri 3 or Pri 4: One subject, once a week (1.5h): $100 per mth; One subject, twice a week (3h): $180 per mth; Two subjects, once a week (3h): $180 per mth; Two subjects, twice a week (6h): $320 per mth; Three subjects, once a week (4.5h): $240 per mth; Two or three subjects, EVERY DAY (3h) Monday to Friday: $720 per mth.
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My P5 daughter topped her class in a recent science test.
She obtained 28 out of 30 marks. Of course immediately I asked her about the missing two marks (as though the 28 are not important, but hey, i’m Singaporean u know).
Rahmah has formal science tuition once a week, taught by Mr Lim at my home centre. But almost everyday, she gets to ask her elder sister, my wife and me about science. She’s not really interested in science, except for rocks and minerals which she buys and collects.
My technique is to teach my children science whenever and wherever I can, as my time with them is not much (when I’m free, they would be in school and when they are ‘free’, I would be giving tuition to other people’s children).
Of course it helps that I’m a physics tutor, with lots of knowledge about chemistry as well. I only get irritated when my children ask me about factual biology questions, such as the parts of a plant cell. For that, I normally ask them to use the internet. This is to develop them to be more resourceful and not to immediately rely on others for answers.
If you want your children to be good in science, ask them to read a lot about science and make them think about what they see around them. For eg, ask them why is it easier to cut chicken with a knife than with a metal ruler. In science, you can’t just say it is because the knife is sharper; the scientific answer has to do with force and surface area, or pressure.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
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Recommended Books for PSLE Math & Science
PSLE Math
For students to master each topic in PSLE Math, I would recommend the following series of books, categorised into different difficulty levels:
High Achievers
1. Challenging Maths Made Easy: A step-by-step guide to the non-routine
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Education; Author: Ammiel Wan Chee Hong
This is an old book first published in 2006 and as far as I know, it was the first attempt to give some kind of learning structure to PSLE Math problem sums. Instead of introducing problems by topics such as Fractions or Ratio, it divides PSLE Math problems into mathematical concepts such as Remainder Concept, Equal Concept etc. It has fully worked out solutions often showing both the Models method and Units method of solving a particular problem. However, it’s only for P6 students and the need for the same kind of guidance for the lower primary levels probably led to the creation of the Onsponge series below.
2. Conquer Problem Sums (Thinking Math@Onsponge)
Publisher: onSponge Pte Ltd; Authors: Ammiel Wan, Corine Quek, Chris Rogers.
The Onsponge set of books also teaches mathematical concepts such as the Remainder Concept, but organises its chapters by topics such as Whole Numbers, Fractions etc, in line with the primary math syllabus so that it would be easier for teachers and parents to use. The advantage is that it is more comprehensive than (1) as it covers all the math topics as well as all the primary levels. However, it has fully worked out solutions for some questions only, and if you want to focus on mastering only problem sums, then (1) would be better for you to complete.
Mid Achievers
1. Primary Six Mathematics Tutor
Publisher: Casco Publications Pte Ltd; Author: Lee-Ann Goh
Typical of the Mathematics Tutor series of books, this book has concise notes and many worked examples, and provides questions for all levels, from very easy to very difficult. It also has fully worked out solutions which students and parents can use for checking, marking and even learning.
2. Problem-Solving Processes in Mathematics (New Syllabus)
Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Fabian Ng
I use this book for my own children as a basic, comprehensive training ground for problem-solving. It provides a lot of questions in increasing difficulty. However, some of the methods used in its worked examples are either inefficient or hard to understand, and another downside of this book is that most of the answers provided at the back of the book are not full solutions.
Gradual Achievers
1. Diagnostic Practice in Maths
Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Peter Lim
2. PSLE Maths Drills
Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Sng Wei Hao
PSLE SCIENCE
For students to master each topic in PSLE Science, I would recommend the following series of books:
1. Science Practice (Primary 5 &6)
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Education; Author: Winnie Peh
2.PSLE Ultimate Science Guide
Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Authors: Low Wai Cheng, Leong May Kuen
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P6 MATH & SCIENCE, June INTENSIVE REVISION For PSLE 2013
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The PSLE Intensive Revision in Mathematics is a 4/5-day intensive revision programme conducted during the upcoming March and June school holidays to prepare P6 pupils for the 2013 PSLE Mathematics Examination.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- Review of problem-solving strategies to conquer Challenging PSLE maths problems using the Conceptual Approach such as Advance Model Drawing, Remainder Concept (Branching), Repeated Identity, Equal Concept, Unchanged Total, Proportions Concept and Constant Difference. The strategies cuts across the major topics in PSLE such as fractions, ratio, percentage, decimals, measurement and numbers.
- Review and the reinforcement of key topics such as Percentage, Ratio, Fractions, Decimals, Algebra, Geometry, Area and Perimeter and Volume.
A former MOE school 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.