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O Level Chemistry Tuition: Tips To Ace The GCE O Level Chemistry

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The annual GCE O Level examinations are coming soon hence Tutopiya is here to provide our students with valuable tips to help them with their GCE O Level Chemistry. 

This article will cover some examination tips, where to find resources as well as a quick overview of the assessment. 

In secondary school, students in the Secondary 4 Express take either Combined Science (with Electives) or Pure Science (Pure Chem and Pure Phys/Bio). 

Combined Science is counted as one subject that consists of Chemistry and Physics (or Biology). Combined Science students are required to take an Elective subject (Dnt/ Art/ Food and Nutrition).

Whereas, students are also allowed to take Double Pure or Triple Pure. Double pure students would typically take Pure Chemistry and Pure Physics OR Pure Biology. Triple pure students take all three sciences as individual subjects. 

As you can infer, the subject Chemistry is unavoidable and has to be taken regardless which combination. 

Hence, Tutopiya is here to share with our students some valuable tips to ace the GCE O Level Chemistry (Combined Science or Pure Science).

 

Assessment for GCE O Level Chemistry 

 

Pure Chemistry 

Pure chemistry students take a total of 3 papers. 

 

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks  Weightage
1 Multiple Choice 1 h 40 30%
2 Structured and Free Response 1 h 45 min 80 50%
3 Practical 1 h 50 min 40 20%

 

For more information about the assessment of Pure Chemistry, visit the official MOE website

 

Combined Science 

 

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks  Weightage
1 Multiple Choice 1 h 40 30%
2 Structured and Free Response (Physics) 1 h 15 min 65 32.5%
3 Structured and Free Response (Chemistry) 1 h 15 min 65 32.5%
4 Structured and Free Response (Biology)  1 h 15 min 65 32.5%
5 Practical 1 h 30 min 30 15%

 

With respect to the combination, the students chose, for 

Science (Physics, Chemistry), Syllabus 5076

Paper 1 will be based on the Physics and Chemistry sections of the syllabus.

Paper 2 will be based on the Physics section of the syllabus.

Paper 3 will be based on the Chemistry section of the syllabus.

And Paper 5 will be based on the Physics and Chemistry sections of the syllabus.

 

Science (Chemistry, Biology), Syllabus 5078

Paper 1 will be based on the Chemistry and Biology sections of the syllabus.

Paper 3 will be based on the Chemistry section of the syllabus.

Paper 4 will be based on the Biology section of the syllabus.

And Paper 5 will be based on the Chemistry and Biology sections of the syllabus.

 

For more information about the assessment of Combined Chemistry, visit the official MOE website

 

Examination Tips for GCE O Level Chemistry 

1 – Know the periodic table well 

2 – Know the right spelling of the chemicals 

3 – Ability to identify the question type and requirements 

4 – Answer the question promptly with keywords 

 

Besides all these, students also have to ensure that they study right and study smartly. Tutopiya has several blogs on educating students about study methods and tips. 

 

Read also: What is Study Smart and How do you Study Smartly?

 

Where to find resources for GCE O Level Chemistry

Besides the traditional way of obtaining resources and additional practice, students can easily find resources online for free now. 

There are many online websites, forums and blogs offering students free download of the past year GCE O Level Chemistry papers. Here are some online resources you use to find additional materials for revision. 

 

1 – Geeguide papers 

They have GCE O Level Chemistry past year papers free for download. 

2 – Testpapers.com.sg

Consists of past year secondary school papers.

3 – Chemnotcheem 

They provide a series of GCE O Level Chemistry notes for O and N Level students. 

4 – Tutopiya Resource Centre 

We offer several resources for other subjects too. Choose your pick there! 

 

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Do you want to get quick notes to refer to for homework help? Or would you need in-depth notes for last-minute exam revision? Or do you just need supplementary material, if you’re a secondary school student that wants to stretch their mind? 

We’ve structured the available resources according to your resource needs.

Tutopiya offers GCE O Level Chemistry tuition and we have a pool of experienced O Level Chemistry teachers ready to teach you. We structure lessons to fit your learning habits, strengths and weaknesses. Tutopiya ensures our students get the help they need and guidance to get them through their nationals. 

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