Lower Secondary Science Tuition

Lower Secondary Science Tuition at APM Tuition aims to develop students’ scientific knowledge and understanding through the use of comprehensive curriculum materials. The programmes focus on developing higher-order thinking skills such as critical reasoning, logical deduction, and question analysis. On top of that, students are exposed to real-world problems that allow students to apply deep insights and appreciate the relevance of science in their daily lives

With a small class size of 6 (max 8), we ensure that every student receives our dedicated attention during the Science lesson. We champion consistency and active learning in students, equipping them with the skills and wits to carve out their edge and eventually Ace the examination.

Our lessons are customized to cater to different students’ needs. Students will receive tutorials aligned with their school syllabus to ensure a complete reinforcement of concepts and ample practice. Our notes, tutorials and practice papers are constantly updated with current questions to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. Each set of notes and tutorials helps students develop fundamental techniques to solve routine questions, apply complex concepts and hone critical reasoning skills for tackling nonroutine problems that include real-world contexts.

Practice tests and mock practice papers that mirror actual examination conditions help give students the practice and confidence needed to ace their examinations. Revision packages are provided to help students consolidate their knowledge, review the typical questions for each topic and gain awareness to avoid and correct common mistakes through error analysis practices.

Secondary 1 Science

In Secondary 1, students will acquire knowledge of new topics such as Cell Structure and Organisation, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, and Light, and learn to apply their insights in the disciplines of General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The topics taught in primary school will be covered in greater depth while students master new and more complex concepts to develop in-depth thinking skills.

Secondary 2 Science

In Secondary 2, students will continue to develop their scientific knowledge and understanding, as well as skills and dispositions, through topics such as Transport Systems in Humans, Chemical Bonding and the Current of Electricity. Students will continue to be trained in question analysis, answering techniques and higher-order thinking skills in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Both Secondary 1 and 2 Science courses are open to students taking both the O-Level and IP curricula.

Lower Secondary Science Tuition Curriculum

General Science

Experimental Skills
Experimental Design
Laboratory Skills
Laboratory Safety

Chemistry

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Separation Techniques
Kinetic Particle Theory
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding (Ionic)
Chemical Bonding (Covalent)
Chemical Changes
Chemical Formulae and Equations
Acids and Bases

Biology

Cell Structure and Organisation
Movement of Substances
Biological Molecules
Enzymes
Human Digestive System
Transport System in Plants
Transport System in Humans
Human Sexual Reproductive System
Ecology
Diversity of Living Things*
Photosynthesis*
Respiration*
Microorganisms*
Hydroponics*
Plant Tissue Culture*

Physics

Exploring Diversity of Matter by Its Physical Properties
Forces and Pressure
Work, Energy and Power
Turning Effect of Forces*
Kinematics*
Kinetic Model of Matter*
Transfer of Thermal Energy
Temperature and the Effects of Heat
Light — Reflection
Light — Refraction
Light — Thin Lenses*
Current of Electricity
D.C. Circuits
Practical Electricity
Sound*
General Wave Properties*

Note: * topics covered only by certain schools

Lower Secondary Science Tuition Highlights

Content

Gain a comprehensive introduction to General Science topics such as Laboratory Safety and Apparatus
Learn more in-depth scientific concepts from topics in Biology such as Cells and Movement of Substances
Explore in-depth scientific concepts from topics in Chemistry such as Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, and Separation Techniques
Master in-depth scientific concepts from topics in Physics such as Physical Quantities, and Mass, Weight and Density
Learn more in-depth scientific concepts based on topics from Biology such as Human Reproduction
Cover complex in-depth scientific concepts based on topics from Chemistry such as Acids and Bases
Manage in-depth scientific concepts based on topics from Physics such as Current of Electricity

Skills and Techniques

Acquire question analysis skills to interpret information and the provided data appropriately
Gain exposure to questions that involve experimental skills such as identifying constant, changed or measured variables
Learn how experiments are conducted and how to write and record experiment procedures
Be able to compare the concepts and identify the similarities and differences between them. For example, learning about the similarity between a solution and a suspension, and the differences between a bacterium and a typical plant cell
Cover biological drawing in greater detail and with more precision
Learn answering techniques involving data analysis, experiment-based questions and application questions
Gain the ability to use data presented in tables to plot graphs
Use given data, presented on graphs, to analyse and explain concepts
Learn how to explain the relationship(s) for concepts such as solubility of a compound or the effects of enzyme(s) at different pH levels in terms of the rate of reaction
Practise questions on interrelated topics to gain competency in integrating scientific concepts

Revision and Reinforcement

Focus on revising concepts and clarifying any existing misconceptions
Learn to identify and avoid common pitfalls to prevent loss of marks in the exams
Hone time management skills with multiple mock examination papers under exam conditions
Get a systemic, topical-based revision of all topics, including common and challenging questions