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Tough IP Maths Question: Simultaneous Equations with “Hence” Keyword

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Source: NJC 2015 Junior High 3 MA301 YEA Q4, sent by one of my Y3 students

A good example of a simultaneous equation question that teaches important skills which are used in Y5/Y6 or Senior High.

In part ii, the keyword hence is used. Most students stumble at this question as they try to solve part ii by redo-ing the simultaneous equation. Part i is generally solvable by most IP students.

The trick here is to use the solutions for x and y that you have given in part i. Looking at part ii, 9(a+1)^2 + 4b^2 = 18 looks almost exactly like the equation given in part i. You can safely conclude that you should substitute x=a+1 and y=2b as they expand with square to give you the same equation you have in part ii. Sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the other equation in part ii, and do some simple expansion to manipulate it to look like 2x + y = 5. Afterwords, sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the solutions of part i, and you have your answer.

I hope this has been helpful to your revision, and good luck for your exams

If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact me at 88765498. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.

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MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL

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2026 SCHEDULE

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.

Singapore Learner has been a Comprehensive Science Practical Training provider since 2017.

As at 19 Apr 2026, we have trained about 1060 students for their science practical exams and we have conducted a total of about 4044 lab sessions.

Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and similar to those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

You can book (at least 10 DAYS in advance) any of the following slots for your science practical mock exam.

 

MOCK PRACTICAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2026

 

Our Practical Centre:

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

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

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

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

What will be done at each session:

(1) You will attempt a full paper just like in a real practical exam.

(2) At the end of the paper, our qualified and experienced NIE-trained science Teacher will go through the answers with you. He will also give tips on how best to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including correct use of instruments, recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing sources of error and planning a practical.

FEES PER SESSION

O-LEVEL:

Mock Exam:- $245 | $195 (if pay by 31st May 2026)

A-LEVEL:

Mock Exam:- $435 | $375 (if pay by 31st May 20256)

(The full fee must be paid at least 10 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size)

To book a Practical session (MUST be at least 10 days in advance),

SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 88765498: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject.

 

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498(WHATSAPP ADMIN)

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

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

 

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Circuit Breaker Integrated Programme Maths Lecture Series

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Lectures will be hosted during the Covid19 Circuit Breaker period, which has shifted the June Holidays up to May. Lecture content is targeted at Year 3 and Year 4 IP students who need intensive, focused topical revision in order to prepare for their exams. Lecture materials include short formulas, and challenging tutorials suiting the academic rigor of IP education.

Lectures are split into Part 1 and Part 2, total 4h of teaching. Cost of each set of topical lecture is $240 for 4h.

6/5 Wednesday 2pm: Indices 1                                     8/5:  Friday 2pm Indices 2
6/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometry 1                         8/5:  Friday 4pm Trigonometry 2

13/5 Wednesday 2pm: Logarithms 1                           15/5:  Friday 2pm Logarithms 2
13/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometric Identities 1   15/5:  Friday 4pm Trigonometric Identities 2

20/5 Wednesday 2pm: Differentiation 1                    22/5:  Friday 2pm Differentiation 2
20/5 Wednesday 4pm: Integration  1                          22/5:  Friday 4pm Integration 2

27/5 Wednesday 2pm: Vectors 1                                                                         29/5:  Friday 2pm Vectors 2
27/5 Wednesday 4pm: Quadratic equations and Polynomials  1                 29/5:  Friday 4pm Quadratic equations and Polynomials 2

Background of Tutor:

Mr Y.S Pang B.Eng(Hons) Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore
River Valley High School(Integrated Programme) Graduating class of 2011
Full time partner and tutor in charge of IP matters in Singapore Learner

Contact admin now to arrange for an online consultation.
Whatapps admin staff @ 88765498

 

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Importance of JC tuition

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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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PSLE Science question of the week

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PSLE Science question of the week #1:
Banana Tree
Unripe bananas are green and contain chlorophyll.
Question: Bananas curve upwards when growing. Suggest a reason why bananas grow upwards.
Option A: They grow upwards to counteract the force of gravity
Option B: They grow upwards so that animals cannot reach and eat them before they are ripe
Option C: They grow upwards towards the sun so they can photosynthesize
Option D: They grow upwards so that they can get more carbon dioxide

Answer: Answer is C, plants always grow towards the sun in order to capture more sunlight for photosynthesis.

PSLE Science question of the week #2:

Athlete’s foot

Question: Student A has a medical condition in which fungus grows on his feet. The doctor advised student A to wear slippers instead of covered shoes. Explain how wearing slippers helps reduce the growth of fungus on the feet.

Option A: Wearing slippers allows the student to air his feet and prevent growth of fungus

Option B: Wearing slippers keeps the student’s feet dry, as fungus needs water to grow

Option C: Wearing slippers instead of shoes as fungus likes to grow on socks

Option D: Wearing slippers exposes the feet to the sun, and fungi do not like sunlight

Answer: Answer is B! Fungi needs water to grow, so it prefers damp environment. Wearing slippers allowed sweat to evaporate, keeping the feet dry and free of fungi.

PSLE Science question of the week #3

Question: A man used a hammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Which factor will NOT affect how deep the nail goes into the wood?

Option A: Mass of the man

Option B: Mass of the nail

Option C: Friction between the nail and the wood

Option D: Height at which the hammer was raised

Post your answer in the comments section below!

Answer: Answer is B, mass of the nail is unrelated to the amount of force or energy the man needs to hit the nail.

PSLE Science question of the week #4

When Student A closed the switch, the bulb blew. Which one of the following would have prevented the bulb from blowing?

Option A: Using fewer batteries

Option B: Closing the switch more quickly

Option C: Changing the direction of the switch

Option D: Changing the direction of all batteries

Answer: Answer is A! Using too many batteries can cause the bulb to fuse due to too much current flowing through the bulb, and heating up the filament.

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SEC 4 COMBINED SCIENCE (BUKIT BATOK)

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Sec 4 Combined Science Chemistry:   Friday | 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm |

O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL

O-LEVEL SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL

O-LEVEL SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) PRACTICAL

 

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING

 

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 88765498 

For enquiries for Bukit Batok, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 88765498

Administrative Matters:

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

Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.

 

TUITION CLASSES:

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SEC 3 COMBINED SCIENCE (BUKIT BATOK)

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We have 2 modes of regular weekly tuition for our Math and Science classes (non-IP): Flexible Group Tuition and 1-1 Tuition.

FLEXIBLE GROUP TUITION (FGT)

We do not have a fixed group tuition slot for secondary school students for three important reasons: (1) secondary students tend to have all sorts of after-school activities and even weekend school activities such that they will keep asking for change of tuition timing and many make-up lessons, thus if we accommodate this it will become flexible group tuition anyway; (2) secondary students have several math and science subjects and either multiple tuition will be too expensive for them or they will ask both math and science questions during tuition time as our kind and caring tutors can teach both math and science subjects; (3) different schools proceed with the same subject at a different pace and even with a different order of topics thus many secondary students will find tuition lessons are not relevant to them if we dedicate a specific topic of a particular subject to a tuition slot.

So in Flexible Group Tuition, a one-session-per-week student can attend any ONE of the designated slots and times and can consult the tutor on any math or science topic. The student is still advised to stick to one slot where possible for ease of administration. The schedule and structure of FGT is as follows:

Days: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times: 5.30pm – 7pm

Structure: Once a week, 4 times a month (however, a student may opt for the twice-a-week scheme with a higher but discounted monthly fee)

Registration fee: $30

Monthly fee (4 sessions, start in Nov-Jan): $280 (once-a-week) | $480 (twice-a-week)

Monthly fee (4 sessions, start in Feb-Oct): $320 (once-a-week) | $560 (twice-a-week)

Note: Above fees for new students may be changed without notice. In general, our fees are lowest for those who commence tuition in Nov-Jan and will increase after that (for new students).

1-1 TUITION

Days: To be negotiated and agreed upon

Times: To be negotiated and agreed upon

Registration fee: $30

For further details, click on INDIVIDUAL TUITION.

Note: Our Science students (who commence tuition before March) enjoy a 50% discount when they book our Science practical sessions (once a month).

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL (Jan to Oct)

The Tutor for our Math and Science programs is a former MOE school teacher (ex-Rafflesian) who has been coaching students in Physics, Chemistry, Math and A.Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he also holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education (NIE), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

For enquiries,

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O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL

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A-LEVEL PRIVATE CANDIDATES

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FAQ

FAQ1:  If I’m a private candidate re-taking the A-Levels, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into a local university like NUS or NTU?

You only need to do GP and 3 H2 subjects. Total 4 subjects. You don’t need to redo your H1 content subject or PW or MT. For candidates who are re-takers, we recommend that you join our regular Jc2 Tuition classes as we will all be focused on preparing for our A-levels that year.

FAQ2:  If I’m a private candidate doing the A-Levels for the first time, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into a local university like NUS or NTU?

You’ll need to do 3 H2 subjects, 1 H1 content subject, GP and MT.  Total 6 subjects.

FAQ3:  If I’m a private candidate, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into an overseas university like in the UK or Australia?

Most overseas universities accept just 3 H2 subjects. Even GP is not needed. However some universities may expect a fourth subject, which can be a H1 or H2 subject, but it is safer to take a H2 subject.

A-LEVEL TUITION

A-Level BIOLOGY (H1/H2) – Whatsapp 88668423 (Specialist)

A-Level CHEMISTRY (H1/H2) – Whatsapp 88668423 (Specialist)

GENERAL PAPER BONUS SESSIONS 

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

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.“

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP 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, IB, IGCSE).

*Enjoy great discounts on fees if your lab sessions start in February! Send a message to 88765498 for details.

 

Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

INDIVIDUAL 1-1 PRACTICAL COACHING

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 small class size 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.

You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

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

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

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

 

 

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Retake A-Levels

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FAQ

FAQ1:  If I’m a private candidate re-taking the A-Levels, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into a local university like NUS or NTU?

You only need to do GP and 3 H2 subjects. Total 4 subjects. You don’t need to redo your H1 content subject or PW or MT. For candidates who are re-takers, we recommend that you join our regular Jc2 Tuition classes as we will all be focused on preparing for our A-levels that year.

FAQ2:  If I’m a private candidate doing the A-Levels for the first time, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into a local university like NUS or NTU?

You’ll need to do 3 H2 subjects, 1 H1 content subject, GP and MT.  Total 6 subjects.

FAQ3:  If I’m a private candidate, what is the minimum number of subjects I must take to get into an overseas university like in the UK or Australia?

Most overseas universities accept just 3 H2 subjects. Even GP is not needed. However some universities may expect a fourth subject, which can be a H1 or H2 subject, but it is safer to take a H2 subject.

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

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.

The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.“

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP 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, IB, IGCSE).

*Enjoy great discounts on fees if your lab sessions start in February! Send a message to 88765498 for details.

 

Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)

Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

INDIVIDUAL 1-1 PRACTICAL COACHING

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 small class size 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.

You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

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

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

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