GCE O-LEVEL

SCIENCE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Briefing for candidates

2019

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OUTLINE

1. Objective

2. Administrative Information

3. Key Rules and Regulations

4. Sequence of Events during Examination

5. Reminders

OBJECTIVETo highlight key information for candidates to

be familiar with the procedure of the GCE O

Science Practical Exam.

NOTE:

1. Candidates are expected to read the Instructions to Candidates

booklet before the National Examination.

A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2019 GCE O Level Science

Practical ExamsDate

Subject Code

Subject Name

3 OctoberThursday

5076 Science (Phy/Chem)

5078 Science (Chem/Bio)

7 OctoberMonday

6091 Physics (Revised)

10 OctoberThursday

6092 Chemistry (Revised)

15 OctoberTuesday

6093 Biology (Revised)

3 Oct (Thur) 5076 Science (P/C) & 5078 Science (C/B)

Quarantine in reporting room from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm

7 Oct (Mon) – 6091 Physics10 Oct (Thur) – 6092 Chemistry

15 Oct (Tue) - 6093 Biology

Quarantine in reporting room from 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Reporting Room

Design Studio

Schedules and Seating Arrangement

•All students must take note of the correct reporting

time and seating arrangement.

• Initiate a buddy system to remind one another of the

reporting time to the Reporting Room.

•Clarify all queries with your Science teachers before

the exam.

Approved Calculator (with BVSS sticker!)

You are NOT allowed to use correction tape

during the examination.

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DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS INTO THE EXAMINATION LAB

AND REPORTING (DESIGN STUDIO) OR QUARANTINE ROOM

(AVA)

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Phone and electronic devices, including but not

limited to:

• Concealed communication devices

• Miniature wireless receiver

• Pen set(s) with built in earpiece and wireless

communication function

• Smart Watch and fitness trackers

• Smart Glasses

• References materials eg notes, Periodic

Tables, books

TO AVOID MALPRACTICE

Do not leave the reporting room (Design Studio) and quarantine room (AVA) without permission.

IN AN EVENT OF MALPRACTICE

If candidate is suspected to have committed malpractice,

• Unauthorised materials (mobile phones, electronic devicesetc) will be confiscated.

• Irregularity report will be submitted.

• Candidate and Exam personnel in-concern must write their individual statements to be submitted to SEAB.

Absentees•Your MC must be accompanied with a Doctor’s DIAGNOSIS

or Medical Memo/Report that states your medical condition.

MCs with NO DIAGNOSIS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Candidates must submit your MC with Diagnosis to the Presiding Examiner within 2 days of the examination.

Seeking assistance• Students can seek assistance from the Subject Supervisor on duty

for the following reasons:> special assistance cases (AA)> colour deficiency (AA)> check for faulty apparatus> unable to proceed with work (really need help!)

• All assistance rendered will be reported to SEAB.• Safety must be observed at all times.

Before going to the Reporting Room

• Check that you have your Entry Proof and NRIC/passport/EZlink card (Identification documents) and the relevant stationery.

• Girls with long hair must make sure your hair is tied up in a bun.

• You should visit the toilet before entering the reporting room.

Before going to the Reporting Room

*If you did not bring your Identification documents, inform your FT immediately before 730am.

In the Reporting Room

• Surrender your communication devices (handphones) to the Liaison Officers.

• You are ONLY allowed to take out your revision notes to revise.

• Keep the revision notes and take out all materials needed for exams before proceeding to the Science Labs.

Do NOT

• start writing until you are told to do so;

• continue to write after the stop writing announcement

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In the laboratory

Place your Entry

Proof, NRIC or

foreign identification

documents on your

desk throughout the

examination.

Do NOT communicate with other candidates

inside or outside the examination venue during

the examination.

Do NOT commit or attempt to commit any

acts of dishonesty.

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Examination materials such as used or unused

answer booklets and writing papers should NOT

be removed from the examination venue.

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Examination materials are copyrighted. They

shall NOT be reproduced, uploaded, posted,

transmitted or distributed in any way.

USE OF CALCULATORS

IN EXAMINATIONS

Reference: Pages 4 – 8 of 2018 Singapore-Cambridge GCE N(T), N(A) & O-Level Examinations – Examination Rules and Regulations For School Candidates

Refer to SEAB website for

the list of approved

calculators.

Use of unapproved

calculators will be treated

as a breach of

examination regulations.

CALCULATORS

Ensure that your calculator is in good

working condition. You are

encouraged to bring an additional

calculator or spare batteries.

Any enclosed instruction leaflets that

come with the calculator must NOT

be brought into the examination hall.

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You are NOT allowed to borrow calculators

during the examination.

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If you breach any examination rules and

regulations, you may be:

a) prohibited from taking the examination;

b) expelled from the examination room;

c) refused entry for subsequent papers;

d) have your results annulled or a grade

penalty; and/or

e) banned from registering for national

examinations in future years.

Quarantine Room (A.V.A)• Quarantine will be in the AVA.

• You are NOT allowed to leave the AVA without permission

from the teachers on duty.

• You MUST be accompanied by a teacher if you leave the AVA.

• Quarantine periods can be as long as 3-4 hours until:

> 12.30 pm for Pure Sciences

> 1.30 pm for Sci (Phy/Chem) & Sci (Chem/Bio)

Quarantine Room (A.V.A)

• You are advised to

> have a heavy breakfast

> bring your own school work to revise

> bring dried food such as bread, biscuits, sandwiches if you

want to eat during the quarantine period.

•NO selling of food.

Quarantine Room (AVA)• Place your bags at designated areas in the Quarantine Room as

instructed by the Liaison Officers.

• You are only allowed to take out your revision notes to revise or practise TYS.

• You are only allowed to collect your bag and your communication devices (handphones) at the end of the quarantine period.

IMPT: Your bag should NOT be with you at all times in the Quarantine Room.

WHAT TO DO DURING AN

UNEXPECTED SITUATION

Reference: Pages 14 – 15 of 2018 Singapore-Cambridge GCE N(T), N(A) & O-Level Examinations – Examination Rules and Regulations For School Candidates

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• If you have contracted a contagious

disease just before or during the

examination period, please see a

qualified medical practitioner and

inform the school.

• If you are hospitalised, please inform

the school.

You may apply for Special considerations, provided that:

• You have sat for at least 50% of the total assessment

of the affected subject, and

• You have the relevant supporting documents to

support your application (e.g. medical

report/statement from a qualified medical practitioner)

to certify that you are unfit for the examination.

1 2

Contracting contagious disease(s) just before or during the examination period; hospitalisation

Application for Special

Consideration

Continue to make your way to

the designated examination

centre, even if you are

unable to reach by the

reporting time of your

shift.

Major Train Service Disruptions(Please continue to make your way to your

designated examination centre)

You will be given the

full duration to sit the

examination

Inform your school

immediately.

You do not need to

produce an excuse letter

from the

MRT station.

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Reminders• Check information on your shift, reporting time and venue and

seating arrangement.

• Bring Entry Proof and NRIC/ Passport / EZlink student pass.

• Plan your route and journey time so that you will be able to

report to your examination centre at least 30 minutes in

advance, before the reporting time

• Report on time and BE PUNCTUAL.

• Wear FULL school uniform.

Reminders• Bring your own stationery.

Include approved calculator, flexible rule, 30 cm ruler, sharp pencil (extra) and blue/black pen.

• If you have to be quarantined after the practical, bring extra revision

work to do for at least 2 – 4 hours to prepare for your O Level Exam.

ALL THE BEST FOR

YOUR EXAMS!

Produced by Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

May 2018