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Which one to choose? The IB or the A-levels?
Which subject combination to choose in JC?
Free Talk on Choosing JC Subject Combinations
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What to do if your O-Level results are bad ….
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Free Talk on Choosing JC Subject Combinations
Dear Post-O-Level Students / Parents.
If you currently have questions like the following,
(1) Which subject combination to take in JC?
(2) What is H2 or H1?
(3) If I want to take 3 subjects at H2 and 1 at H1 , which one should be the H1 subject?
(4) How different is H2 Math from A. Math?
(5) Is H2 Physics very difficult compared to O-Level Physics? How will I know if I’m good enough to do H2 Physics? What about H2 Chemistry?
(6) If I didn’t do A.Math will I be able to cope with H2 Math? How about H1 Math?
(8) Is it important to do Economics?
then you are highly encouraged to ATTEND our specially prepared TALK on Choosing JC Subject Combinations. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Details as follows.
Date: SATURDAY, 2 Feb 2019
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68, S(650644).
Our experienced JC Tutors (including ex and current teachers) and staff will be there to answer your queries.
To register for this talk, send SMS or Whatsapp the following information to 88765498: <Name>, <Number of persons attending>, <JCTalkFeb2019>
If you are unable to attend the above talk but you still have questions to ask regarding JC subjects, you may book an appointment with us by messaging to 88765498. Thank you.
A. Math Tuition 2019 by ex-MOE Teacher
Sec 4 A.Math (Distinction): Tuesday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S4AM1
Sec 4 A.Math (Improve): Saturday | 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm | Code: S4AM2
Sec 4 A.Math (Improve): Sunday | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | Code: S4AM3
Sec 3 A.Math (Improve): Monday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S3AM1
Sec 3 A.Math (Distinction): Saturday | 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm | Code: S3AM2
Should you attend our A.Math DISTINCTION or IMPROVE program?
Attend our A.Math Distinction program if you wish to learn A.Math topics in advance and be given challenging questions to solve. Lots of thinking and questioning in every lesson. You will be exposed to tough questions from top school papers and past year papers. Join this program if you consistently scored B4 or above in your past A.Mathtests and exams, or you are simply passionate about A.Math.
Attend our A.Math Improve program if you wish to revise and even relearn the key A.Math topics and concepts. Not all A.Math topics are equally challenging or fundamental; some A.Math topics have heavier emphasis in exams, some are conceptually harder and some must be fully understood before others can be mastered. Join this program if you want to learn HOW to study A.Math. Join this program if you had consistently scored C5 or below in your previous A.Math tests and exams, and now you are SERIOUS about improving your A.Math grades.
The Tutor is a former MOE school teacher who has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 7 years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE 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).
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 9786 0411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
Combined Science Tuition 2019 by ex-MOE Teacher
Sec 4 Combined Science : Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S4CS1 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 4 Combined Science : Sunday | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | Code: S4CS2 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 3 Combined Science : Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S3CS1 (Physics/Chemistry)
Sec 3 Combined Science : Sunday | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Code: S3CS2 (Physics/Chemistry)
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 98530744.
Background of Tutor:
The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching Physics and Chemistry for more than 8 years.
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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 theBukit 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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 98530744.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 98530744.
Chemistry Tuition 2019 by ex-MOE Teacher
Sec 4 Chemistry (Distinction): Friday | 7.30 pm– 9.00 pm | Code: S4C1
Sec 4 Chemistry (Improve): Saturday | 10.45 am – 12.15 pm | Code: S4C2
Sec 4 Chemistry (Distinction) : Sunday | 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm | Code: S4C3
Sec 3 Chemistry (Improve): Saturday | 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm | Code: S3C1
Sec 3 Chemistry (Distinction): Sunday | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | Code: S3C2
Should you attend our Chemistry DISTINCTION or IMPROVE program?
Attend our Chemistry Distinction program if you wish to learn Chemistry topics in advance and be given challenging questions to solve. Lots of thinking and questioning in every lesson. You will be exposed to tough questions from top school papers and past year papers. Join this program if you consistently scored B4 or above in your past Chemistry tests and exams, or you are passionate about Chemistry.
Attend our Chemistry Improve program if you wish to revise and even relearn the key Chemistry topics and concepts. Not all Chemistry topics are equally challenging or fundamental; some Chemistry topics have heavier emphasis in exams, some are conceptually harder and some must be fully understood before others can be mastered. Join this program if you want to learn HOW to study Chemistry. Join this program if you had consistently scored C5 or below in your previous Chemistry tests and exams, and now you are SERIOUS about improving your Chemistry grades
Background of Tutor:
A graduate from NUS who also has a Master degree from NTU, the tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching CHEMISTRY for more than 5 years.
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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 9786 0411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
Physics Tuition 2019 by ex-MOE Teacher
Sec 4 Physics (Improve): Monday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: S4P1
Sec 4 Physics (Improve): Saturday | 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm | Code: S4P2
Sec 4 Physics (Distinction): Sunday | 10.45 am – 12.15 pm | Code: S4P3
Sec 3 Physics (Distinction): Monday | 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: S3P1
Sec 3 Physics (Distinction): Sunday | 4.15 pm – 5,45 pm | Code: S3P2
Should you attend our Physics DISTINCTION or IMPROVE program?
Attend our Physics Distinction program if you wish to learn Physics topics in advance and be given challenging questions to solve. Lots of thinking and questioning in every lesson. You will be exposed to tough questions from top school papers and past year papers. Join this program if you consistently scored B4 or above in your past Physicstests and exams, or you are passionate about Physics.
Attend our Physics Improve program if you wish to revise and even relearn the key Physics topics and concepts. Not all Physics topics are equally challenging or fundamental; some Physics topics have heavier emphasis in exams, some are conceptually harder and some must be fully understood before others can be mastered. Join this program if you want to learn HOW to study Physics. Join this program if you had consistently scored C5 or below in your previous Physics tests and exams, and now you are SERIOUS about improving your Physics grades
The Tutor for the above programs is a former MOE school teacher who has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 7y years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE 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 Sciencedegree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 9786 0411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
What happens at the end of Y4 IP?
After your final exam in Y4 IP, you will be streamed into different classes for Y5 and Y6 based on your competencies and Y4 subject combination. As a parent or student, you might ask, what options are made available to me? The following few paragraphs will illustrate to you the paths you can take from Y5 onwards.
Y5 follows the Junior College system, which grades subjects based on H1 and H2. In Y5, you are required to take the following, H1 General Paper, H1 project work, H1 Higher Mother Tongue (most students are exempted as long as they have passed higher mother tongue in O level), and last but not least, to decide on the 3H2,1H1 or the 4H2 combination.
What is the significance of 3H2, 1H1 versus 4H2? A subject taken at the H2 level is deeper as compared to taking it at the H1 level, and it also bears a more significant weight when it comes to calculation of rank points. IP students who wish to take the 4H2 combination would also typically have to maintain a 3.0GPA in most schools for Y4. Otherwise, you will have to take the 3H2, 1H1 combination.
What is the purpose of taking 4H2 then if it gives more workload? Typically, students taking the 4H2 combination would have a wider variety of H2 subjects to choose from, which will give them more choices in University. Some courses, such as Chemical Engineering, require the student to take H2 chemistry at Alevel as a pre-requisite. If a student has not taken chemistry as he has taken H2 physics, H2 Math and H2 Econs, they will not be allowed to make the choice of taking such a course at University and would have to settle for other courses such as mechanical engineering, as compared to a student who has taken the 4H2 combination such as H2 Physics, H2 Math, H2 Chem and H2 Econs, who can take almost all engineering courses. 4H2 combination also typically opens more doors to scholarships, and certain courses such as medicine would also require students to take 4H2.
So is taking 3H2,H1 bad? Not necessarily. By taking that combination, an IP student would have more time to focus on all of their subjects, and eventually even perform better than their peers at Alevels. Students who are very sure of their path in University and want to forgo the stress of handling 4H2s can opt for the 3H2, H1 plan as well. This leaves more time to attend to extra-curricular activities and also other actvities such as learning programming or other important skills that are valued in the workforce. The student can still stream into popular courses such as computer science, engineering, and sciences with only 3H2s.
If you have failed the promotional exams and feel very lost, please schedule a consultation with us ASAP.
Importance of Lower Secondary Math and Science
A strong competency in lower sec math and science is often underrated by students and parents. The idea that after streaming at sec2, you will be able to drop one science subject, or simply just not being interested in A-math, is a dangerous idea to toy with.
Lower sec science explores all 3 major aspects of science, which are chemistry, biology and physics. By underperforming in lower sec science, students would have a tougher time choosing whichever science specialization they want to go to after streaming. Underperforming in lower sec science actually sacrifices the potential of the student, and results in lost opportunities. You must bear in mind that choosing a pure science subject in sec 3 onwards affords you certain opportunities in post-secondary education, and eventually in the workforce. It would be a shame to underperform in lower sec science, take combined science and then to eventually realize that you were meant to become an engineer or a science researcher. A strong foundation in lower sec science also prepares you for the intensity of pure sciences at sec3, as former concepts will not be covered again. You will not want to be playing catch up for your mistakes in lower sec come the O-level period.
Lower sec math teaches important concepts such as basic equations, basic indices, negative numbers and proportionality. As you can see, these topics are not covered in primary six. This means even if a student has an A* in PSLE math, there is a limitation on the amount of competitive advantage he has over his peers. Yes, the student might be more skilled in concepts relating to ratio, and creative solving in problem sums, but that does not help much in secondary math which focuses on rules, and further algebra. A consistent effort in lower sec math goes a long way into ensuring a smooth secondary school life, as many students often forget that E-math is compulsory. Another factor to consider is that an A in lower sec math allows the student to take A-math, which is necessary for certain industries such as accounting, and those industries generally enjoy high employability. A-math is also a ticket to entering JC, which can pave the way for their children to enter university. It would be disastrous if a child were to underperform in lower sec math and be rejected from A-math, eventually crushing their dreams of entering JC.
What puzzles me is that parents, students, and even tuition centres can completely neglect lower sec math and science, and de-prioritize it from their lives. If you are reading this, and you are a parent who is seriously concerned with the well being of your lower sec child, and you are unable to find proper avenues for help in lower sec math/science, I urge you to sign up for my lower sec math and science classes and seek my expert opinion.
Mr YS Pang, Sec Math and Science tutor at SL
For lessons, contact 9385 534.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
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J2 H1 ECONOMICS HEAD START
Get a Head-Start in your J2 H1 Economics before the school term begins! Our Head-Start courses are planned and solely taught by MOE trained teachers with experience teaching in JC and running their own tuition centres, with their own unique set of notes, lecture materials, and coursework.
Each course comes with its own diagnostics to help you to identify the root cause of your issues, be it inadequacies in content, unable to tackle the question fully or always not using the right words for the answers. Your work will also be fully assessed, and a full review will be done with you by the end of the class.
Students will also be exposed to 2 to 3 case studies and several essays across various topics with quality and assessed answers written by students. We believe it is more authentic rather than the school’s suggested answers since it was all done under timed conditions. After covering the fundaments learn in J1, we will also be touching on a few key topics in J2. This is especially useful for those who will be missing out first few months of studies in school due to orientation commitments or inter-school competitions.
It will be content intensive and include the following:-
- 1 hour content delivery and application,
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30 mins of application and
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30 mins of understanding examiners through live marking and examiners’ reports.
Choose any of the 3 days available on Wednesdays:- 29 Nov or 6 Dec or 27 Dec
Choose any of the topics you require:-
10 to 12 noon – Central Economics and Price Determination
1230 to 230pm – market failure
Sign up for our Head-Start courses now and begin on your path towards excellence in H1 Economics!
Fees: $120 for 1 lesson of 2 hours.
One time registration fee of $30 for new students.
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.
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