In order to be confident of taking the O level Chemistry examination, one requires a strong and thorough understanding of Chemistry concepts. With the increasing shift of focus to understanding and application in the O level examination, students need to know how concepts are interrelated which requires a higher expertise in Chemistry. At Glenn Lee Learning Centre, we place more focus on true understanding of each topic coupled with extensive linking between the Chemistry concepts.

At GLLC, we use a (interactive teaching) approach to teach students when we always get them to questions themselves what and why. This equips them with the ability to interrogate, evaluate and answer questions across all concepts.

The 6 focuses for Chemistry are namely: Experimental Chemistry, Matter, Chemistry of Reactions, Periodicity, Atmosphere and Organic Chemistry. Many topics are interrelated which gives rise to higher-order examination questions which require complete understanding of each concept. Schools in Singapore often lack classroom time to discuss concepts to such an extent, hence GLLC aims to bridge this gap of understanding.

This is how students assessed by MOE and Cambridge:

1. 15% of the paper is dedicated to pure knowledge

2. 30% is knowledge with understanding

3. The rest of the 55% is dedicated to solving problems which includes higher level order questions

As of 2018 scheme if assessment:

1st paper / MCQ / 1 hour / 40 questions / Total 40 marks / 30% Weighting

2nd paper / Written Paper / 1 hour 45 min  / 20-30 questions / Total 80 marks / 50% Weighting

3rd paper / Practical / 1 hour 50 min / Total 40 marks / 20% Weighting

A change in emphasis on understanding rather than theoretical knowledge has been a clear trend in recent years. Traditional methods of rote learning faces a limitation as to how much your child can understand. However, at our learning centre, we strive to provide thorough understanding in a fun and logical way for your child to gain confidence in excelling academically.