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ACADEMIC THEORY TUITION

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Posted in A-Level, Practical

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a maximum class size of just 9 students! Yes just 9 students at most, so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

  • Beyond basic training, our lab sessions are FULL EXAM PAPERS consisting of 2 to 3 questions each of multiple topics, including the PLANNING question.


Our Practical Centres:

Singapore Learner @ Balestier

9 Ah Hood Road, #2-11, S(329975).

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/iuaph0

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around mid-April (Please check SEAB website) and closes before mid-May. If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. Science practical training in Singapore Learner qualifies as practical training for the purpose of registration for Science subjects for the ‘A’ and ‘O’ level exams.

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you must register with us and complete at least 4 basic practical sessions for each subject for us to certify that you have attended science practical training. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

For Practical courses, mock exams or schedules, please click on any of the following:


H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL

 

H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

 

H2 BIOLOGY PRACTICAL

 

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES

 

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL

 


HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:

(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for, by visiting the webpages of the practical subjects you are interested in (if you can’t find the labs you need, Whatapps us at 87762711).

(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 87762711 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)

(3) Register Online by clicking below:

(4) Pay Registration fee of $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.

(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)

 


FEES PER SESSION

Practical Training Session: $320

Mock Exam:- $380

Note: Above fees are subject to changes without prior notice.

IMPORTANT : The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.

 


Our Practical Centres:

Singapore Learner @ Balestier

9 Ah Hood Road, #2-13, S(329975).

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/iuaph0

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

Posted in A-Level

Importance of JC tuition

It is quite tragic that most parents and even students think that the PSLE is the most important exam in Singapore, to the point that parents are willing to spend a lot on tuition for their 12-year old kids but not for their 17-18 year olds, who they believe can understand everything they study on their own. This is quite far from the truth. JC students still need good teachers, failing which they will need good tutors.

Doing badly at the A-levels has quite financially serious consequences. Let’s do the math. Let’s say a student is weak in three H2 subjects and goes for private tuition from March of his 1st year to November of his 2nd year. That is a total of 21 months. At roughly $320 per subject per month, his parents would have to fork out a total of $320 x 3 x 21 = $20 160. So we can say on average JC tuition costs around 20K. But if he doesn’t go for tuition and end up being rejected for his desired courses by all our local recognised universities, his parents may have to fork out around 300K-500K for an overseas degree! That is about 15 to 25 times more costly than spending on JC tuition.

My advice to parents is, if your child is struggling with his JC subjects, you NEED to find him good tutors. If you want to save 20K now you may have to lose 400K later.

 

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H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

 


We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IGCSE). School candidates are also welcome.


NEW!

H2 CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE


MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

Paper 4 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the Higher 2 assessment.

Candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:

  1. Titration, e.g. acid-base titration (using suitable indicators such as methyl orange, screened methyl orange, thymolphthalein, and thymol blue), redox titration, iodimetric titration, indirect titration, including the preparation of standard solutions. Other types of titrations may also be required.
  2. Gravimetric analysis, e.g. volatilization gravimetry
  3. Gas collection
  4. Thermochemistry, including thermometric titration
  5. Chemical kinetics, e.g. continuous and initial rate methods
  6. Qualitative Inorganic analysis involving an element, a compound or a mixture. Systematic analysis will not be required. Candidates should be familiar with the reactions of cations, anions, and tests of gases as detailed in the Qualitative Analysis Notes. Reactions involving ions not included in the QA notes may be tested: in such cases, candidates will not be expected to identify the ions but only to draw conclusions of a general nature. Candidates should not attempt tests, other than those specified, on substances, except when it is appropriate to test for a gas.
  7. Qualitative inorganic analysis requiring a knowledge of simple organic reactions e.g. test-tube reactions indicating the presence of unsaturation ( C = C), alcoholic, phenolic, carbonyl, carboxyl and amino groups, may be tested, but this would be for the testing of observation skills and drawing general conclusions only
  8. Simple organic synthesis and purification, including use of water bath, setting up and the use of reflux and distillation apparatus


OUR STRUCTURED PRACTICAL TRAINING SYSTEM

Based on the above syllabus, we have several structured programs for you, depending on whether you are a Beginner or a Reviser.

You are at the Beginner level if you have never done any Chemistry Practical work before, or your last Chemistry Practical session was more than 2 years ago.

You are at the Reviser level if you have completed the Beginner practicals, or you are re-taking your Chemistry Practical exam, or you are a school candidate who has completed JC1/Y5.

NEW! – 5pm – 7pm time slots on Mon and Wed for students who can only come after school. For advance booking, Whatsapp Admin at 87762711  (https://wa.link/rey2dv)


OUR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL SCHEDULE 2023

BASIC LABS (for Beginners only):

Lab HC1: TITRATION BASICS, MOLE CALCULATIONS + PLANNING (PERCENTAGE MASS) (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 30/11 (10:30-1pm), 9/1 (2-4:30pm), 11/1 (2-4:30pm), 12/1 (2-4:30pm), 13/1 (10:30-1pm), 14/1 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC2:   QA BASICS: TESTING OF GASES AND ANIONS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 7/12 (10:30-1pm), 30/1 (2-4:30pm), 1/2 (2-4:30pm), 2/2 (2-4:30pm), 3/2 (10:30-1pm), 4/2 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC2A:   QA BASICS: TESTING OF CATIONS AND UNKNOWN SALTS  (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 7/12 (2-4:30pm), 20/2 (2-4:30pm), 22/2 (2-4:30pm), 23/2 (2-4:30pm), 24/2 (10:30-1pm), 25/2 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC3: GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 3 + KINETICS 3(TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER)(Available sessions: 12/3 (2-4:30pm), 14/3 (2-4:30pm), 15/3 (2-4:30pm), 16/3 (10:30-1pm), 17/3 (2-4:30pm))

Note: The above 4 labs are BASIC TRAINING LABS which are available throughout the year, every week every month, as they are compulsory for all beginners. Thus if the date you can attend is not listed above, please message our Admin at 87762711 for a new schedule.


STANDARD LABS (for Retakers and current govt school students):

Lab HC4: ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION 4+ THERMOMETRIC TITRATION 4 INVOLVING COMPLEX IONS  + QA4 (ORGANIC & INORGANIC) (PARTIAL EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: 9/4 (2-4:30pm), 11/4 (2-4:30pm), 12/4 (2-4:30pm), 13/4 (10:30-1pm), 14/4 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC5: IODIMETRIC TITRATION 5 + SOLUBILITY PRODUCT + ENTHALPY 5 + QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS 5 (PARTIAL EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: 30/4 (2-4:30pm), 2/5 (2-4:30pm), 3/5 (2-4:30pm), 4/5 (10:30-1pm), 5/5 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC6: THERMOMETRIC TITRATION 6 + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 6 + KINETICS 6+ QA 6  (PARTIAL EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 21/5 (2-4:30pm), 23/5 (2-4:30pm), 24/5 (2-4:30pm), 25/5 (10:30-1pm), 26/5 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC7: REDOX TITRATION 7 + ENTHALPY CHANGE 7 + QA 7 + TRANSITION METALS 7 (EXAMPAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER)(Available session : 11/6 (2-4:30pm), 13/6 (2-4:30pm), 14/6 (2-4:30pm), 15/6 (10:30-1pm), 16/6 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC8: ACID-BASE  + REDOX 8 TITRATION + ENTHALPY CHANGE 8 + QA 8 + TRANSITION METALS 8 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 2/7 (2-4:30pm), 4/7 (2-4:30pm), 5/7 (2-4:30pm), 6/7 (10:30-1pm), 7/7 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC9: REDOX TITRATION 9 (WITH PRE-HEATING)  + PLANNING 9  + ENTHALPY CHANGE 9 + QA 9  (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 23/7 (2-4:30pm), 25/7 (2-4:30pm), 26/7 (2-4:30pm), 27/7 (10:30-1pm), 28/7 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC10: INDIRECT TITRATION 10 + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS 10 + QA 10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 13/8 (2-4:30pm), 15/8 (2-4:30pm), 16/8 (2-4:30pm), 17/8 (10:30-1pm), 18/8 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC11: THERMOMETRIC  TITRATION 11 + ENTHALPY 11 + REDOX TITRATION 11 + WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION + QA 11 (Available sessions: 3/9 (2-4:30pm), 5/9 (2-4:30pm), 6/9 (2-4:30pm), 7/9 (10:30-1pm), 8/9 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC12REDOX TITRATION 12 + ENTHALPY 12 + QA12 + PLANNING 12 (THERMOMETRIC TITRATION) (Available sessions: 24/9 (2-4:30pm), 26/9 (2-4:30pm), 27/9 (2-4:30pm), 28/9 (10:30-1pm), 29/9 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC13IODIMETRIC TITRATION 13 + ENTHALPY CHANGE OF DECOMPOSITION 13 + QA13 (incl ORGANIC) + PLANNING 13 (Available sessions: 15/10 (2-4:30pm), 17/10 (2-4:30pm), 18/10 (2-4:30pm), 19/10 (10:30-1pm), 20/10 (2-4:30pm))

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL

H2 CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE


PAST TOPICS OF H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL:

2022: QA (Cr3+, Cu2+, Hydrogen), Thermometric Titration (intersecting graphs), Acid-Base Titration, Planning involving Y=mX + c.

 


What you will get at each practical session:

(1) Teaching and instruction on how to use the various scientific tools and instruments.

(2) Tips on how to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing precautions and planning a practical.

(3) Notes on important aspects of science practicals.

We will also conduct Mock Practical Exams in September and October


HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:

(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for.

(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 87762711 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)

(3) Register Online by clicking below:

(4) Pay Registration fee of $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.

(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)

 


FEES PER SESSION

Practical Training Session: $320

Mock Exam:- $380

Note: Above fees are subject to changes without prior notice.

IMPORTANT: The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.


Our Practical Centres:

Singapore Learner @ Balestier

9 Ah Hood Road, #2-11, S(329975).

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644)


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/rey2dv

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

 

H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

Posted in A-Level, Practical

CIE A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL 2024

We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IGCSE). School candidates are also welcome.


CIE SYLLABUS FOR CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL

Paper 3 (Practical) is weighted to 23% of the total CIE AS Level assessment.

One question will be an observational problem in which the candidate will be asked to investigate an unknown substance or substances by specified experiments. The substances may be elements, compounds or mixtures. Candidates will be expected to record their observations, analyse their results and draw appropriate conclusions.

The other question or questions will be quantitative: either volumetric analysis or measurement of a quantity, e.g. the enthalpy change of a reaction, mass change on heating, changing the rate of a reaction or measuring a gas volume. Candidates will be expected to draw suitable tables, graphs and other appropriate means of presenting the data. They will analyse the data, perform calculations and draw appropriate conclusions from them.

One or more of the questions may require candidates to comment on the accuracy of the procedure or identify sources of error and make suggestions for change.

Candidates should be able to:

• set up apparatus

• follow instructions given in the form of written instructions or diagrams

• use their apparatus to collect an appropriate quantity of data or observations, including subtle differences in colour, solubility or quantity of materials

• make measurements using pipettes, burettes, measuring cylinders, thermometers and other common laboratory apparatus.

It will be assumed that candidates will be familiar with the following qualitative analysis reactions

(i) the reactions of the following cations: NH4 + , Mg2+, Al 3+, Ca2+, Cr3+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Ba2+

(ii) the reactions of the following anions: CO3 2–, NO3 – , NO2 – , SO4 2–, SO3 2–, Cl – , Br– , I –

(iii) tests for the following gases: NH3, CO2, Cl 2, H2, O2.

 

In qualitative experiments, precise descriptions and comparisons of colour or other observations are expected. In a titration with a good end-point, candidates are expected to record two titres within 0.10cm3 .

 

You can book (at least 5 days in advance) any of the following slots for your science practical training:


PRACTICAL TRAINING SCHEDULE 2024


A-LEVEL (CIE) or H2 CHEMISTRY | O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY| SCIENCE CHEMISTRY (Skills Training Sessions for QA, Titration and Rate of Reaction):

Compulsory Labs (HC1 TO HC3):

Lab HC1: TITRATION BASICS AND MOLE CALCULATIONS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 30/11 (10:30-1pm), 9/1 (2-4:30pm), 11/1 (2-4:30pm), 12/1 (2-4:30pm), 13/1 (10:30-1pm), 14/1 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC2:   QA BASICS: TESTING OF GASES AND ANIONS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 7/12 (10:30-1pm), 30/1 (2-4:30pm), 1/2 (2-4:30pm), 2/2 (2-4:30pm), 3/2 (10:30-1pm), 4/2 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC2A:   QA BASICS: TESTING OF CATIONS AND UNKNOWN SALTS  (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 7/12 (2-4:30pm), 20/2 (2-4:30pm), 22/2 (2-4:30pm), 23/2 (2-4:30pm), 24/2 (10:30-1pm), 25/2 (2-4:30pm))

Lab HC3: GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS AND ORDER OF REACTION (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER)(Available sessions: 12/3 (2-4:30pm), 14/3 (2-4:30pm), 15/3 (2-4:30pm), 16/3 (10:30-1pm), 17/3 (2-4:30pm))


Lab CIE C1: ACID-BASE TITRATION  + ENTHALPY (THERMOMETRIC TITRATION) + QA 1 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab CIE C2: PERCENTAGE PURITY + ENTHALPY (THERMOMETRIC TITRATION) + QA 2 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab CIE C3: RATE OF REACTION + ENTHALPY CHANGE + QA 3  (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab CIE C4: THERMOMETRIC TITRATION  + ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION + QA 4 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab CIE C5: ACID-CARBONATE TITRATION + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS + QA 5 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

Lab CIE C6: GAS COLLECTION + GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS  + QA 6  (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)

IF THE DATES YOU WANT ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE, KINDLY MESSAGE OUR ADMIN USING THE CONTACT INFO BELOW. THANK YOU!


Our Practical Centres:

Singapore Learner @ Balestier

9 Ah Hood Road, #2-11, S(329975).

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS ADMIN) https://wa.link/rey2dv

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or Whatapps first. Thank you.


What you will get at each session:

(1) Teaching and instruction on how to use the various scientific tools and instruments.

(2) Tips on how to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing precautions and planning a practical.

(3) Notes on important aspects of science practicals.

We will also conduct CIE A-Level Mock Practical Exams in April, May, September and October.


HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:

(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for, by visiting the webpages of the practical subjects you are interested in.

(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 87762711 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)

(3) Register Online by clicking below:

(4) Pay Registration fee of $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.

(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)

 


FEES PER SESSION

Practical Training Session: $320

Mock Exam:- $380

(The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size. No refund will be given should you fail to turn up.)

Posted in A-Level, IGCSE, Practical

CIE & IGCSE LEVEL PRACTICAL PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY PRACTICAL

GET ‘A’ for CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CIE & IGCSE LEVEL PRACTICAL PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY / BIOLOGY PRACTICAL

Improve your chances of getting an A for your science courses for IGCSE and CIE by doing well in your practical.

Do well in your practical exams and you are on the way to achieve your targeted grade.

20 % to 23 % of your final grade can be obtained from your practical.

We provide training/coaching and also conduct mock exams for science practical before your actual exam. This can help iron out some mistakes that you might otherwise do in the actual exams.

Practise for your practicals with us. Our experienced tutors will guide you and help you achieve speed and precision in your practical.

You can also prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams. Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.

We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.

Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644)

For enquiries, please call our centre at 6569 4897 or whatsapp to 9786 0411 .

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Posted in A-Level, AS, Combined Science, Pure Biology, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics, Science (Chem), Science (Physics)

CAMBRIDGE CIAS & A LEVEL PRACTICAL PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY / BIOLOGY SESSIONS

To do well in your Cambridge CIAS and A Level Science exams, you should do well in the practical exams.

You can secure up to 23 percent of your grades for your exam through practical.

The weightage is up to 23% for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Combined Science.

It is the same for the Practical paper and also the Alternative to Practical paper.

Practise for your practicals with us. Our experienced tutors will guide you and help you achieve speed and precision in your practical.

 

 

 

 

You can also prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams. Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.

We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.

Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644)  ( 5 mins walk from Bukit Batok MRT)

For enquiries, kindly call 6569 4897 or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in A-Level, Educational Advice, H2 Math, Integrated Programme (IP), JC Math (H2/H1)

Tough IP Maths question: Indices and Surds

This is an example of how a typical IP school paper can supercharge a basic topic like Indices and Surds in Y3. The technique used in the second part of this question references a H2 topic called sequences and series, using method of differences. Such difficult questions can still fall under the category of Y3 questions, and as such will be tested in Y3 exams.

Below are the question, the tips, and our answers.

If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact Admin Staff at 87762711. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.

Our IP page and schedule:

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP)

Posted in A-Level, H2 Math, Holiday Classes, Integrated Programme (IP), JC Math (H2/H1), Junior College

Integrated Programme Year 5 (2023) H2 Mathematics Headstart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For IP Y5 students, get a Headstart in your H2 Maths during the holidays! We will be covering the introductory topics in JC1, as well as going through what to expect as a Y5 H2 Mathematics Student.

Dates: Mondays and Fridays

Time: 7:45pm – 9:15pm

Topics covered: Arithmetic Progression and Geometric Progression

Fees: $360 all inclusive

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644).

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

For enquiries call 65694897 or message tutor at 90065997 (Whatapps)

Tutor has a B.Eng(HONS) NUS, ex RVHS student, specializing in IP and H2 Maths for over 6 years

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Integrated Programme subject combination and promotion criteria

Q: Is triple Science good?

A: Triple Science gives you options, as you are still young and have time to figure out which discipline of science they are more interested in. Triple Science is a premium in certain IP schools and will only accept students of a high GPA. Many triple science students are in the course because they enjoy the pursuit of a challenging, all rounded science syllabus. If you know what you want, it’s fine to just take two sciences as well. There are no “bad choices”, subject combination should be selected based on talent and passion. Remember that triple science is not a must have, it is an avenue for the student to take on an additional challenge in their academic life.

 

Q: What is the safest combination?

A: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any humanities of your own choosing at Y3. PCME(physics, chemistry, mathematics and econs) at Y5. This combination caters to almost all jobs that IP students are traditionally interested in pursuing in Singapore (medicine, law, finance, consulting, accountancy, engineering, research etc)

 

Q: What if I am forced to take 3H2 at Y5, will that affect me badly?

A: Many 3H2 students I know from IP schools eventually go on to do very well post graduation, don’t let it affect your confidence. Study properly for your promos, prelims and A-level and do yourself and the school proud.

 

Q: Will I be retained?

A: Schools enforce a certain GPA for promotion criteria for Y1-Y4, 3.0 is usually a good gauge. However, 2.5 – 2.9 usually qualifies the student for conditional promotion. Anything else would be a case by case basis, but safe to say that if you fall short of 2.0GPA, chances are slim. At Y5 you typically need a few H2 passes. Your conduct and recommendation from teachers will also affect promotion criteria, so please be cordial and respectful to your teachers who work so hard to educate you. In the off chance that you are retained, take it as an opportunity to prove yourself again.

 

Q: Can I take H1 instead of H2 Math at Y5 and Y6 and still qualify for good university courses?

A: H2 MATH is NOT a pre-requisite for MOST courses in NUS and NTU, our highly-ranked world-class universities. This makes perfect sense. Why? You see, two large and difficult topics in H2 Math are Vectors and Complex Numbers. Non-engineers don’t need to know these topics, and many other topics in H2 Math.

Believe it or not, WITHOUT H2 MATH, you can still enrol in the following courses in NUS and NTU:

ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS ADMIN, BUSINESS, ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCIENCE, COMPUTING, DENTISTRY, MEDICINE, NURSING, PHARMACY, LAW, ARCHITECTURE, PROJECT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, REAL ESTATE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, MARITIME STUDIES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, SPORTS SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT.

 

This post is compiled by the IP tutoring team at Singapore Learner, based on our personal experience studying in an IP school or teaching in an IP school.

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Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.

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