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Paper 5 practical roadmap for Combined Science candidates who want focused Science (Physics) prep without enrolling in the pure 6091 track.
Last updated: 2026-02-22
This page is for O-Level Combined Science candidates who want targeted practical preparation in Science (Physics), with single-science lab blocks instead of mixed-theory classes.
The practical component appears in Science (Physics, Chemistry) 5088 and Science (Physics, Biology) 5086. Lessons are run as focused science (physics) sessions so students can choose specific modules when budgeting or catching up.
If you are deciding between components first, start with the O-Level Combined Science practical hub to compare Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical tracks.
Stay on this page for Combined Science Paper 5 in Science (Physics). Switch routes if you are taking another component or a pure-science practical instead.
| Paper | Duration | Marks / weighting | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 5 Practical | 1 h 30 min | 30 marks (15% of grade) | A practical paper with combined-science weighting, testing planning, setup, measurements, and evaluation in integrated contexts. |
| Area | Combined Science | Pure Science |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment load | Paper 5 practical: 1 h 30 min, 30 marks, 15% of final grade. | Paper 3 practical: 1 h 50 min, 40 marks, 20% of final grade. |
| Technique breadth | Focuses on core combined-science practical tasks in mechanics, heat, light, and electricity. | Covers a wider practical range in 6091 (for example specific heat capacity, total internal reflection, and electromagnetic induction). |
| Session design at Eclat | Runs in standalone Science (Physics) lab blocks so candidates can target one component at a time. | Structured for the full pure-Physics practical track with broader Paper 3 scope. |
Source: SEAB 2026 Combined Science and pure subject syllabuses.
| Month | Topics | Lab no. |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | MECHANICS: PERIOD OF A PENDULUM | PP1 |
| Feb | HEAT: COOLING CURVES OF WATER | PP2 |
| Mar | LIGHT: GLASS BLOCK + REFRACTIVE INDEX | PP3 |
| Apr | ELECTRICITY: RESISTOR + RHEOSTAT | PP4 |
| May | CONVERGING LENS + MEASUREMENT OF TIME INTERVALS | PP5 |
| Jun | CENTRE OF GRAVITY + RESISTIVITY | PP6 |
| Jul | D.C CIRCUITS + LIGHT (TWO VERTICAL GLASS BLOCKS) | PP7 |
| Aug | MOMENTS + ACCELERATION DUE TO GRAVITY + HEAT | PP8 |
| Sep | LIGHT (MAGNIFICATION) + PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS | SP9 |
| Oct | SPRING EXTENSION + REFRACTIVE INDEX | SP10 |
Other labs, such as PP11-PP17, are also available for those who want further training or as mock exams.
Sessions run in dedicated lab venues with fixed practical blocks for O-Level preparation.
SGD 150 Per 2-Hour Session
Practical course certificate note
For practical, lab, and experiment courses, Eclat Institute may issue an internal Certificate of Completion/Attendance based on participation and internal assessment.
View our sample certificate template (Current sample layout (design may be refined over time))
Official references: MOE private-school certificate guidance · SEAB practical requirement for private candidates · SEAB registration declaration note.
This page is specifically for Combined Science candidates taking the Science (Physics) component in 5086 or 5088. Pure-Physics candidates should use the 6091 practical page.
Yes. We run Science (Physics) as standalone practical blocks so candidates can enrol by component and focus on the exact lab skills they need.
The practical weighting and paper format differ, and pure Physics generally expects a broader set of practical techniques. Combined sessions focus on the practical scope and pacing relevant to Paper 5.
Yes. Many private candidates attend selected modules first, then add mock practicals closer to the exam window.
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