Online Lower Secondary Science Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for Sec 1 and Sec 2
In Sec 1 and Sec 2, Science introduces scientific models such as particles, atoms, cells and light rays, along with proper laboratory work, and it lays the ground for Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Sec 3. onlinetuition.sg matches lower secondary students with Science tutors for live online lessons, one-to-one or in small groups, at G1, G2 or G3.
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About Lower Secondary Science
Sec 1 and Sec 2 follow MOE's Lower Secondary Science syllabuses, one shared by G2 and G3 and another for G1, introduced with the Sec 1 cohort of 2021. The subject is assessed in school rather than in a national exam.
- G2 and G3 syllabus
- 16 topics under five themes: the scientific endeavour, diversity, models, interactions and systems
- At G2
- The same topics, with some learning outcomes optional, such as refraction of light and calculating pressure
- G1 syllabus
- An introduction to laboratory measurements and procedures, then three modules: Machines Around Us, Our Environment, and Our Body and Health
- Assessment
- In school: written tests and end-of-year exams, plus performance tasks such as practical work, projects, model-making and posters
- Contexts
- Sustainability, emerging technologies, climate change and the science behind healthcare
- What comes next
- From Sec 3, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, taken as G3 Pure Sciences or in a Science subject that pairs two of them
Under Full Subject-Based Banding, students who entered Sec 1 from 2024 take Science at G1, G2 or G3, and those who do well in school can move to a more demanding level as they progress.
Common Challenges Lower Secondary Science Students Face
Models That Cannot Be Seen
Particles, atoms and molecules, cells and light rays are abstract, so students need a clear picture of each model before they can use it.
Three Sciences in One Subject
Within a year, topics swing from forces and heat to chemical changes and transport in living things, each with its own vocabulary.
Numbers Enter Science
Force in newtons, density from mass and volume, and pressure from force and area bring calculations into answers.
Measuring With Care
Accuracy, precision, zero errors and parallax errors are tested, alongside safe handling of laboratory apparatus.
Separating and Changing Matter
Choosing the right separation technique, and telling a chemical change from a physical one, take careful reasoning.
Foundations for Sec 3
Ideas about particles, energy and cells return in upper secondary Physics, Chemistry and Biology, so gaps are best closed early.
How Our Online Lower Secondary Science Tutors Help
Each Model Drawn Out
Particle diagrams, ray diagrams and cell drawings built up on the whiteboard, then used to explain real observations.
Terms Sorted by Science
Key words grouped as physics, chemistry or biology ideas, so students see where each topic is heading.
Calculations Set Out Clearly
Formula, substitution, answer and unit for density, pressure and energy questions, every time.
Practical Skills on Paper
Reading scales, drawing results tables and suggesting how an experiment could be improved.
Revision Through the Year
Earlier topics come back regularly, so an end-of-year exam covering the whole year feels manageable.
Taught at Your Child's Level
The tutor follows the syllabus your child takes, whether the G1 modules or the G2 and G3 topics.
Lower Secondary Science Topics Covered by Our Tutors
The G2 and G3 syllabus's 16 topics in MOE's own words, under its five themes; the syllabus doesn't split them into Sec 1 and Sec 2. G1 has its own modules, listed last.
The Scientific Endeavour
- The nature of science, scientific inquiry skills, measurement, and safe practice in investigations
Diversity
- Exploring diversity of matter by its physical properties
- Exploring diversity of matter by its chemical composition
- Exploring diversity of matter using separation techniques
Models
- Ray model of light
- Model of cells: the basic unit of life
- Model of matter: the particulate nature of matter
- Model of matter: atoms and molecules
Interactions
- Application of forces and transfer of energy
- Transfer of heat energy and its effects
- Chemical changes
- Interactions within ecosystems
Systems
- Electrical systems
- Human digestive system
- Transport systems in living things
- Human sexual reproductive system
G1 Lower Secondary Science
- Introduction
- Laboratory measurements and procedures
- Machines Around Us
- Force · energy · electricity · heat
- Our Environment
- Matter · water pollution · air pollution
- Our Body and Health
- Cells · getting energy and nutrients from food · human reproduction · taking good care of my body
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for Lower Secondary Science Tuition?
Tutors Who Know the Sec 1 and 2 Syllabus
Tutors need a deep understanding of the Lower Secondary Science syllabuses and how they lead into upper secondary.
G1, G2 or G3
Tell us the level your child takes Science at, and we match a tutor who teaches it.
A Steady Weekly Slot
Lessons run at the same time each week, on a weekday or at the weekend, around school and CCAs.
Groups on One Syllabus
A small group has up to 4 students at the same level and on the same syllabus, or choose one-to-one.
Begin With a Trial Lesson
The first lesson is a trial, so your child can try the tutor out before you decide.
No Agency Fees
No agency fees apply, and the request itself is free.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Secondary Science Tuition
Thinking of Lower Secondary Science Tuition?
Is There a National Exam for Lower Secondary Science?
No. Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science is assessed in school through tests, practical tasks and end-of-year exams. The first national Science exam comes at the end of upper secondary, in the SEC.
What Does G1, G2 or G3 Science Mean in Sec 1?
It is the level your child takes Science at, which starts from their posting group and PSLE Science result. G2 and G3 share one syllabus with some outcomes optional at G2, while G1 has its own modules.
Do Sec 1 and Sec 2 Results Matter for Upper Secondary?
Yes. Under Full Subject-Based Banding, students who do well in school can take a subject at a more demanding level as they move up.
When Should My Child Start Lower Secondary Science Tuition?
Sec 1 suits a child who finds the new models confusing, and Sec 2 suits one who wants a firm base before the upper secondary sciences begin.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request a Lower Secondary Science Tutor?
Fill in the free form above with your child's level, and G1, G2 or G3 if you know it. We aim to reply on WhatsApp within one working day.
Who Teaches Lower Secondary Science?
Our tutors include undergraduates, part-time and full-time tutors, and current and former school teachers, all screened before they teach.
Lessons
How Do Online Science Lessons Work in Sec 1 and Sec 2?
Live on Zoom with cameras on. The tutor draws diagrams and works through questions on a shared screen or digital whiteboard while your child follows along.
Can the Tutor Help With School Projects and Practical Tasks?
Yes. The tutor can explain the science behind a task and help your child plan it and write up the results, while the work stays your child's own.
How Long Are Lessons?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours each week, at a regular time.
What If Our Internet Connection Drops?
Simply rejoin the same meeting link. An up-to-date Zoom app also helps.
Others
How Much Does Lower Secondary Science Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Agency Fees?
No.
Can We Change the Tutor Later?
Yes. Families can change the tutor or the class arrangement if their circumstances change.
Sources
- MOE: Lower Secondary Science syllabus, G2 and G3 (from the 2021 Sec 1 cohort)
- MOE: Lower Secondary Science syllabus, G1 (from the 2021 Sec 1 cohort)
- MOE: About Full Subject-Based Banding
- SEAB: The Secondary Education Certificate (SEC)
- SEAB: 2027 SEC G3 syllabuses for school candidates
- SEAB: 2027 SEC G2 syllabuses for school candidates