SEE Entrance Exam Science

Study Notes

The science section of the SEE entrance exam typically consists of questions from:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Topics covered in Physics:
- Motion and its measurement
- Force and Newton's laws
- Energy and work
- Simple machines and mechanisms
Topics covered in Chemistry:
- Atomic structure and chemical bonding
- Periodic table and chemical reactions
- Acids, bases, and salts
- Chemical equations and stoichiometry
Topics covered in Biology:
- Cell structure and function
- Genetics and evolution
- Plant and animal diversity
- Ecosystems and ecology

The English section of the SEE entrance exam tests a student's:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Writing skills
Types of questions:
- Multiple-choice questions
- Short-answer questions
- Essay-type questions
Topics covered:
- Literature (poetry, drama, fiction)
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Vocabulary and usage
- Composition and writing skills

The mathematics section of the SEE entrance exam covers:
- Numbers and operations
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Measurement and data
Topics covered in Numbers and operations:
- Whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ratios and proportions
- Percentages and simple interest
Topics covered in Algebra:
- Linear equations and inequalities
- Quadratic equations
- Graphs and functions
Topics covered in Geometry:
- Points, lines, and angles
- Triangles and quadrilaterals
- Circles and polygons
Topics covered in Measurement and data:
- Units and conversions
- Perimeter, area, and volume
- Data analysis and interpretation

The general knowledge section of the SEE entrance exam tests a student's:
- Awareness of current events
- Knowledge of history, geography, and culture
- Understanding of social and environmental issues
Topics covered:
- History (national and international)
- Geography (national and international)
- Culture and heritage
- Science and technology
- Social and environmental issues

Physics topics:
- Motion measurement: distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration
- Force and Newton's laws: first law (inertia), second law (F=ma), third law (action and reaction)
- Energy and work: types of energy (kinetic, potential), conservation of energy
- Simple machines and mechanisms: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and screws
Chemistry topics:
- Atomic structure: protons, neutrons, electrons, and atomic number
- Chemical bonding: types of bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic)
- Periodic table: groups, periods, and blocks
- Chemical reactions: types of reactions (synthesis, decomposition, combustion)
- Acids, bases, and salts: pH, acid-base reactions, and salt formation
Biology topics:
- Cell structure and function: cell membrane, organelles, and cell division
- Genetics and evolution: Mendel's laws, inheritance, and natural selection
- Plant and animal diversity: classification, characteristics, and adaptations
- Ecosystems and ecology: food chains, food webs, and ecosystem services

Reading comprehension: identifying main ideas, supporting details, and making inferences
Grammar and vocabulary: parts of speech, sentence structure, and word meanings
Writing skills: essays, paragraphs, and sentence construction
Literature: poetry, drama, and fiction analysis
Composition and writing skills: writing for different purposes and audiences

Numbers and operations:
- Whole numbers: operations, properties, and applications
- Fractions and decimals: operations, conversions, and applications
- Ratios and proportions: equivalent ratios, and scaling
Algebra:
- Linear equations: solving equations, graphing lines, and systems of equations
- Quadratic equations: solving equations, and graphing parabolas
- Graphs and functions: function notation, and graph analysis
Geometry:
- Points, lines, and angles: properties, and theorems
- Triangles and quadrilaterals: properties, and theorems
- Circles and polygons: properties, and theorems
Measurement and data:
- Units and conversions: length, mass, capacity, and time
- Perimeter, area, and volume: formulas, and applications
- Data analysis and interpretation: types of data, and graphical representation

History: national and international events, and their significance
Geography: national and international geographical features, and their importance
Culture and heritage: national and international cultural practices, and traditions
Science and technology: recent discoveries, and their applications
Social and environmental issues: current events, and their impact on society and the environment