For 3G (Science Physics) PHYSICS - FIRST LESSON

OVERVIEW Part 1 O Level Physics Topics Assessment Weightage O Level Examination Format Homework Policy Physics Rep Part 2 How to Study For Physics 5076 Syllabus How Physics will be tested Implication Final thoughts

PART 1 – ADMIN INFO

O LEVEL PHYSICS TOPICS Sec 3 Light (3 weeks) Measurement (1 week) Mechanics (11 weeks) Thermal Physics (7 weeks) Sec 4 Waves (2 weeks) Electricity (10 weeks) Electromagnetism (4 weeks)

PHS ASSESSMENT WEIGHTAGE AssessmentWeightage CA115% SA125% CA215% SA245% Total100%

CA WEIGHTAGE FOR PHYSICS AssessmentWeightage Common Test 120% Class Test 110% Phy – Pract AA1 5% Class Test 210% ICT Day5% Total50% AssessmentWeightage Common Test 220% Class Test 310% Holiday Assignment 20% Total50% CA1CA2

O LEVEL EXAM FORMAT (SYLLABUS 5076) PaperFormatDurationMarksWeighting Paper 1MCQ1 hr4020% Paper 2Structured and Free Response (Physics) 1 hr 15 min6532.5% Paper 3Structured and Free Response (Chem) 1 hr 15 min6532.5% Paper 5Practical Test1 hr 30 min3015% Total100% Note: Paper 2 will have both compulsory and choice questions (3 choose 2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICS LESSONS You will need to prepare and maintain a black Physics file: I will you my slides AFTER the topic is taught Textbook is NOT NECESSARY for my Physics class You will need to buy a Topical Ten Year Series (TYS) Recommended but NOT COMPULSORY for you to have a Physics notebook. Notebook is for writing things which I say during class but is not in my slides, or for writing questions/thoughts

HOMEWORK POLICY – COPYING & PLAGIARISM You should have realized that all HW is not part of your CA grade (except for ICT day HW) Please do NOT copy Copying HW only prevents me from helping you Copying is also a matter of integrity Copying is deceit – trying to gain credit from a piece of work which you did not do For projects – please acknowledge your research resources (including images) Acknowledging is giving people recognition and credit for the work that they have done Failing to acknowledge is known as plagiarism, and is also deceit.

HOMEWORK POLICY – LATE WORK If you are absent from school during HW submission deadline, please submit to me in class (or in place in my cubicle) the next day you are in school. If you are unable to submit HW due to any other reason, you are to write a short note on a piece of paper, saying: 1.An apology for not being able to submit piece of work 2.Explain reason for not submitting piece of work 3.Propose to me a date by which you will turn in the work to me Give this short note to the Physics rep when he/she is collecting the homework

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHYSICS REP Assist to collect HW on due date and pass it to be either during lesson, or put in my cubicle by 5 pm (Lvl 2 science staffroom, top right corner) Add a slip of paper indicating who hasn’t handed in HW, and if that person is absent from school Physics rep is NOT REPONSIBLE for chasing people to hand in HW, but remind classmate to write apology note if they cannot hand in on time At times, I may go through Physics rep to make announcements to the class Physics rep to help collect or give out materials during Physics lesson

CHOOSING A PHYSICS REP The Physics rep MUST volunteer himself / herself; I will NOT assign a Physics rep Reason A Physics rep is a servant leader – you lead your class by serving your class You can only be a servant leader if you are willing and happy to serve If you are forced to serve, it cannot be called service If nobody volunteers today, I will ask again next lesson and every lesson until someone volunteers. In the meantime we will have temporary Physics rep by register number (starting from the back)

FIRST TASK FOR PHYSICS REP

Mr Wong’s method of PART 2 – HOW TO STUDY FOR PHYSICS?

HOW TO STUDY FOR PHYSICS Before the lesson – no need to prepare. During the lesson – pay attention and participate, take notes. After the lesson (do in order) 1.Do any assigned homework If you are stuck, consult textbook. If still stuck, ask your friends to teach you. If ALL your friends dunno how to do, please inform me in class 2.Read the textbook Check to see if the textbook agrees with what I’ve taught you 3.Create your own revision sheet 4.Do practice questions in TYS

5076 PHYSICS SYLLABUS Question – Where can I find the Physics syllabus? Download the 5076 syllabus from SEAB.gov.sg Especially important if you are having outside tuition

HOW PHYSICS (THEORY) WILL BE TESTED Approximately: 10% Definitions Sheer Memorization 30% Simple Factual Recall Understand and recall Physics concepts or formulae 60% Higher Order Application Applying Physics concepts into complex questions

IMPLICATION Sheer memorization alone will not help you to pass Physics! You need a deep understanding of Physics concepts – such that you can apply Physics concepts in questions you have not seen before. How to get deep understanding of Physics? Most important is to pay attention in class; it is harder to get deep understanding when you self study Need to practice difficult questions to test whether your understanding is deep or shallow; not enough just to read textbook or notes

FINALLY I am here to help you When you think need help, please come talk to me (or leave a note in my cubicle) There is no shame in admitting you need help. Situations where you think you need help: 1.When everybody else in class appears to understand but I cannot understand 2.When I have difficulty disciplining myself to do homework 3.When I am too busy with other commitments and is unable to keep up with the pace of lessons Please do NOT wait until Common Tests / Exams before you approach me for help. I will actually have less time to help you closer to Common Tests / Exams.