What does the 2025 H2 Physics Paper 4 practical cover?

Paper 4 lasts 2 h 30 min, carries 50 marks, and is weighted at 20% of the H2 grade. Candidates tackle two linked investigations that test Planning, Manipulation & Measurement, Presentation of Data, and Analysis, Conclusions & Evaluation.

Do candidates need to use spreadsheet software during the practical?

Yes. The syllabus requires processing and analysing data with spreadsheet tools during Paper 4, so familiarity with regression, residual analysis, and quick plotting is essential.

How is practical planning assessed?

Planning tasks contribute about 4% of the Paper 4 marks. You must justify apparatus choices, quantify risks, and outline data treatment steps before touching the equipment.

Where can I review the official apparatus list?

The MOE 2025 Pre-University Physics syllabus publishes the representative apparatus list and yearly updates via the confidential instructions issued to schools.

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Step-by-step H2 practical investigations and lab skills for Singapore JC physics.

Prep resources

MOE’s 2025 Pre-University Physics syllabus makes clear it takes effect for the 2025 JC1 cohort—who will sit the H2 practical in 2026—so those requirements now govern Paper 4.

Paper 4 runs for 2 h 30 min, carries 50 marks, and contributes 20 % of the H2 grade.

Candidates must manage risk, justify procedure choices, and process experimental data using spreadsheet tools during the exam.

The assessment rubric emphasises the four skill strands:

Planning (P)
Manipulation, Measurement and Observation (MMO)
Presentation of Data and Observations (PDO)
Analysis, Conclusions and Evaluation (ACE)

The assessment rubric covers investigations that blend core content with spreadsheet-based regression, uncertainty treatment, and anomaly handling.

Planning tasks alone account for about 4 % of the marks, so a defendable method statement matters as much as data accuracy.

Exam format at a glance

Paper	Duration	Marks / weighting	What to expect
Paper 4 Practical	2 h 30 min	50 marks (20% of H2 grade)	Two-section investigation covering Planning (P), MMO, PDO, ACE with compulsory spreadsheet analysis.

Key lab expectations

Script planning sections that justify experimental choices, safety controls, and data treatment before you access the apparatus.
Execute MMO tasks with consistent timing and calibration while logging readings for rapid spreadsheet entry.
Present graphs with gradients, intercepts, and uncertainty commentary formatted for spreadsheet screenshot submission.
Deliver ACE responses that reconcile anomalies, argue for model limitations, and recommend defensible follow-up work.

Each guide distils those expectations into pre-lab scripts, template spreadsheets, and evaluation prompts so you can rehearse Paper 4 workflows before consulting our tutors for deeper feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 2025 H2 Physics Paper 4 practical cover?
Paper 4 lasts 2 h 30 min, carries 50 marks, and is weighted at 20% of the H2 grade. Candidates tackle two linked investigations that test Planning, Manipulation & Measurement, Presentation of Data, and Analysis, Conclusions & Evaluation.
Do candidates need to use spreadsheet software during the practical?
Yes. The syllabus requires processing and analysing data with spreadsheet tools during Paper 4, so familiarity with regression, residual analysis, and quick plotting is essential.
How is practical planning assessed?
Planning tasks contribute about 4% of the Paper 4 marks. You must justify apparatus choices, quantify risks, and outline data treatment steps before touching the equipment.