P5 Science SA1 2025 — Ai Tong
Source: Ai Tong, 2025
This P5 Science SA1 paper from Ai Tong (2025) contains 11 questions worth 15 marks. Use it as a study reference for Science topics typically tested at P5 level in Singapore schools.
Q1
Open-ended
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Observe the ice in beaker A. State the process that is happening to the ice. [1]
Q1
Open-ended
1 mark
Specimen G is a cross-section of a celery stalk. Observe the specimen. The diagram below shows the magnified view of your specimen.
Name the parts that were stained with colours. [1]
Q2
Structured
2 marks
Observe specimen C and state the seed dispersal method for this fruit. Explain your answer. [2]
Q2
Open-ended
1 mark
What is the function of the parts that were stained with colours? [1]
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
Based on your observation of specimen G, predict the colour(s) of the leaves.
Tick (✓) in one of the boxes below. [1]
Q3
Structured
1 mark
🖼 Visual
In the diagram below, draw circles "o" to show where the water droplets are formed. [1]
Q3
Structured
1 mark
Specimen D is the seed of another type of plant. State one characteristic of specimen D and explain how this characteristic helps the seed to be dispersed far away from its parent plant. [1]
Q4
Structured
2 marks
Both adult plants where specimen C and specimen D came from can be found in a plot of land as shown below.
(i) Draw five "c" in the diagram below to indicate where young plants "c" can be found. [1]
(ii) Draw five "d" in the diagram below to indicate where young plants "d" can be found. [1]
Q4
Open-ended
2 marks
Explain how the water droplets are formed on beaker A. [2]
Q5
Open-ended
1 mark
Measure and record the temperature of the content in beaker A. (Remember to include the correct unit in your answer.) [1]
Temperature of content in beaker A: ____
Q6
Structured
2 marks
Which flower, E or F, is a possible flower of specimen C? Explain your answer. [2]