Just got my daughters’ CA2 results. My Sec 1 girl obtained 4 A1s, 2 A2s and 2 B3s. My P4 girl got 3 A-stars and one A. It’s quite a relief because having both parents as teachers, a lot is expected from them and from us! I’m also mindful of the fact that many parents, even teacher parents, are not able to teach their own children. Fortunately, we take steps to ensure that THAT does NOT happen in our family, because I don’t see how parents can have confidence in my tutoring ability if I can’t even tutor my own children. I’m a firm believer in hardwork and discipline, because intelligence and creativity alone cannot ensure academic success Singapore-style.
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Accountancy in UniSim is now a recognised accounting degree …
I read an article in My Paper today that the Accounting degree awarded by UniSim is now recognised by ACRA, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore, for the purpose of eventual registration as a certified public accountant. This opens another pathway for students who aspire to be CPAs but have not been accepted into the accountancy courses of NUS, NTU or SMU.
If you have poor A-Level results and you are still not sure how to move on, then click here.
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Many reasons to be happy …
I’m so happy this week. A few of my tutees, who have been failing math all the time this year, have managed to pass their latest school tests; they even surprised their teachers. And a few minutes ago, i received a personal message in FB from an ex-tutee, who informed me that he had won the MOE Teaching Award. I tutored him when he was in sec 3 and 4 and in JC2. He was always struggling with his Math and Physics, but I knew he would succeed some day in his chosen field as he was very hardworking.
Many of my ex-tutees have obtained places in JCs and in universities, with at least two obtaining 4 A’s in their A-level H2 subjects. A few of them have even become tutors at my centre. Sometimes I ask myself, why is it that I do not put up testimonials from them on my website? I guess because the reason is that, and you should know it by now, testimonials displayed anywhere can actually be faked. It is easy for any tutor or tuition centre to just come up with names and write their own testimonals and assign grades to these names. A centre can also pay top students to sing praises about its programs. Being a parent myself, I’m skeptical about the testimonials, supposedly from students, that I have read all over the place.
Maybe I’m new to the world of advertising, but it doesn’t matter. My tuition service has run for 8 years already, and there are hundreds of students and parents out there who will do the advertising for me, without me asking them to. : )
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Sec 4 Pure Physics Intensive Revision for O-Level @ Bt Batok by qualified and exp. tutor
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If you need Topical Intensive Revision for Pure Physics for the coming O-Levels, the following programme is suitable for you:
Day/Time: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 pm to 7.30 pm (each slot is a different topic according to the Physics syllabus)
Start Date: Monday, 27 August.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central.
Class size: 2 to 5 students.
Investment amt: $50 per session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sec teacher (3 years); full-time tutor of O and A Level Math and Physics (8 years). To see his detailed resume, click here.
To book a tuition slot, sms to or call Mr Ilyasa at 97860411.
Sec 4 A. Math Group Tuition @ Bt Batok by qualified and exp. tutor
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If you are struggling with A. Math for the coming O-Levels and you need guidance for certain topics, the following tuition slots are suitable for you:
Day/Time: Mon 4.30 to 6 pm, Wed 4.30 to 6 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central.
Class size: 2 to 5 students.
Investment amt: $50 per session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sec teacher (3 years); full-time tutor of O and A Level Math and Physics (8 years). To see his detailed resume, click here.
To book a tuition slot, sms to or call Mr Ilyasa at 97860411.
Ad hoc Individual Consultation for Math and Physics …
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I understand that there are students who don’t need long-term tuition but are weak in certain topics and they just need to consult a qualified and experienced tutor about these topics since exams are near. I’ve re-organised some of my tuition slots this June hols, so now I have a few free slots that can be used for ad hoc or short-term, individual consultations for the following levels and subjects:
PSLE Math, Sec 4 Math (E/A/IP/IGCSE), Sec 4 Physics, H2/H1 Math.
Fees per hr: JC – $80, Sec – $60, Pri – $50. (Pay per lesson)
Contact no: 97860411
Timing of lesson: Call or sms to arrange.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central (near West Mall, 3 min walk from Bt Batok MRT or bus interchange).
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor (8 years) of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics.
It’s a pity that negative numbers are not taught in primary math …
Recently I tested two Sec 2 students, who are both very weak in math, on their knowledge of arithmetic involving negative numbers, and the result was what I suspected about lower sec students who are very weak in math. It reminded me of a stint I had giving math enrichment to very weak students in a secondary school. Their stories are the same – inability to handle negative numbers and negative signs in algebraic equations.
If you are in Sec 1, take the following test to see if you have acquired basic mastery of negative numbers. You PASS the test if you can answer every question correctly in not more than 8 SECONDS (yes, ONE SECOND per question). (Note: some qns may not have any negative numbers.)
(a) 5 + 3 = ____
(b) 5 – 3 = ____
(c) – 5 + 3 = ____
(d) – 5 – 3 = ____
(e) 3 + 5 = ____
(f) 3 – 5 = ____
(g) – 3 + 5 = ____
(h) – 3 – 5 = ____
Answers: (a) 8, (b) 2, (c) – 2, (d) – 8, (e) 8, (f) – 2, (g) 2, (h) – 8
If any of your answers are wrong, or you took more than 8 seconds to complete the test correctly, then you need to seriously revise and understand the concept of negative numbers, else your other topics such as algebraic simplification, expansion and factorisation will also be adversely affected. For eg, try the next one:
Simplify – 3a – [- b – (- 2a)]
Ans : b – 5a
Of course there are far harder questions. My point is, get your negative numbers in order, then you’ll see improvement in the way you solve algebraic equations. Remember, you’ll get ZERO marks for just one mistake made in the opening line of your half-page long math solution. So do not underestimate the significance of the negative sign.
The importance of Sec 2 Math and Science …
Beware the critical years in math education …
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Essay Revision Package for Economics (for sale)
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These are sets of H2/H1 Economics model essays, essay outlines or solutions to case studies actually used by students from top JCs to get A’s in the A-Level Econs exams, sorted according to topics.
Essay Revision Package:
(1) Price Mechanism & Elasticity; (8 essays); Price: $5.
(2) Firms, Profit Maximization & Market Structure; (abt 55 essays); Price: $25
(3) Market Failure & Government Intervention; (abt 70 essays) Price: $30
(4) Economic Growth & Government Policies; (abt 30 essays) Price: $15
More topics coming soon!
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New Sec 3 Pure Physics class ….
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Sec 3 Pure Physics: (Investment amt: $150 for 4 lessons).
Sunday 2.00pm to 3.30 pm; Course Code: s3physun200; (3 vacancies)
Starting 10 June 2012. The class size will be between 3 to 6 students the most.
This class will be taught by our Principal Tutor, Mr Ilyasa, a qualified teacher with more than ten years’ experience of teaching Physics from Sec 3 level to JC2. To see his resume, click here. To speak to him personally, call 97860411. To register for the class, sms Student Name and Course Code to 97860411. The first payment ($150) must be made before 10 June 2012 to reserve a place in the class. Thank you.
PSLE MATH & SCIENCE – NEW CLASSES!
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