Your H2 Math make-up lesson will be done on Tuesday, 13 May at the following times and according to your JC groups.
(1) 11am – 12.45 pm: PJC
(2) 12.45pm – 2.30pm: ACJC / JJC
(3) 2.30 pm – 4.15pm: SAJC
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Yay, my jc1 h2 physics student scored 35/40 for his first test
Getting 35/40 for a physics test at sec 4 level is already very good, but getting this score for a h2 physics test is really an achievement. He said the test was easy, yet some of his classmates failed the test, on measurement and kinematics. These two topics may sound very familiar to those who have done O-level physics, but if you are an a-level physics student you would know that these two topics are much harder than their o-level counterparts. But his success doesn’t come as a big surprise to me, as he started his jc1 physics tuition on 9 Feb this year, soon after getting his jc posting. But why so early?
I guess he and his dad (who came to speak to me) understood that the content for jc subjects is very heavy and rigorous, and doing well in jc is all about preparation and consistency. The a-level cert is a passport to a university education, and thus getting good a-level grades is very important, much more important than getting good grades at the PSLE. Yet, if you’ve been in the tuition industry long enough, you’d have noticed that parents and students are more concerned about performance at the PSLE than at other levels.
Tuition for any examination for most kids has never been necessary. But if the examination that you’d be taking is just one step away from a university education and for some reason you are not confident of making it on your own, then I think it makes sense to get help early.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
JC2 H2 Biology tuition is every Saturday, 3.15pm – 5.00 pm
JC2 H2 Biology: Every Saturday, 3.15 pm – 5.00 pm; Code: J2B1.
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The Tutor:
Mr Lee K.S.: A First Class Honours B.Sc. graduate from the University of Melbourne, Mr Lee is an NIE-trained teacher who has taught Biology and Science in a top secondary school for five years, and is also very familiar with the A-Level Biology syllabus. He will be focusing on Biology and Chemistry in Singapore Learner. A scholar and an ex-researcher, Mr Lee also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Neurosciences from Germany’s Humboldt University.
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Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. (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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985)
Max Class Size: 6
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411 .
JC1 Chemistry tuition is every Sunday, 12.30 pm – 2.15 pm
JC1 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 12.30 pm – 2.15 pm; Code: J1C1.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. (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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985)
Max Class Size: 6
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
Nowadays, it may be important to do O-Level Physics
This is because amongst the easiest courses to qualify for in universities in Singapore nowadays is Engineering, even with A-level grades such as CCD. However, all engineering courses require at least a pass in O-level Physics. Thus it is unwise not to do O-level Physics. Some recent A-level grads have found out that that their poor grades qualify for only engineering courses, but they didn’t take Physics at either O or A level, thus finding themselves unable to proceed.
Some secondary schools emphasize doing Chemistry, instead of Physics, with the reason that Chemistry is a pre-requisite for Medicine or the Life Sciences, but they forget that the eventual A-level grades of most students will qualify them for Engineering but not Medicine or Dentistry.
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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, IB, IGCSE).
For enquiries, contact 88765498 (Admin).
O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL (Jan to Oct)
O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (Jan to Oct)
O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL (Jan to Oct)
HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Jun, Sep, Oct)
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep, Oct)
Note: For training purposes, Pure and Combined Science students attend the same practical sessions as the syllabus for practicals is the same for both. The only difference between the two kinds of practicals is there are no Planning questions for Combined Science students.
The benefit of repeating
I’m sure it’s a terrible feeling to be asked to repeat an academic year instead of being promoted to the next level. Some students never fully recover from the esteem-destroying act of having to stay behind while their friends advance.
Thus, when two repeat students (they already knew their fate) approached me at the end of last year, I took a sensitive approach to handling them as their morale was very, very low. One (boy) had to repeat Sec 4 (IP) and the other (girl) had to repeat Sec 3.
I coached them for most of December and intensively in Jan and Feb, and their results have been very encouraging. At this time last year both had failed their first math tests, but this time round, the boy had topped his class overall in math (taking into account 2 tests) and the girl had scored A1 in one test and a good pass in another.
I’m very proud of them that they have been able to put their past behind them and move on, successfully. We cannot change our past, but we can certainly influence our future. No time is a good time to give up on doing something that is good. Don’t give up learning and working hard towards a noble goal.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
A-Level (2013) Results out on 3 Mar 2014?
I’m not sure. I’m just guessing. Anyway, please remember that while your A-level results are important, the course you select at university is just as important.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION STAGE 1 (MAR HOLS)
Conducted by our Principal Tutor, Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc) who has been successfully coaching students in PSLE Math Problem-Solving & Heuristics since 2005.
Days/Times (Total 3 days, 6 hrs):
Monday 17 Mar, 2pm – 4pm.
Tuesday 18 Mar, 2pm – 4pm.
Wednesday 19 Mar, 2pm – 4pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640. Singapore 650627.
(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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985)
Total Fee: $150
To register, SMS <STUDENT NAME><PSLE> to 97860411 or email to ilyasa@conceptlearning.sg
For enquiries, call Mr Ilyasa directly at 97860411.
O-LEVEL 2014 Preparation for private candidates
We provide morning and afternoon tuition classes for the following subjects for students who wish to take the O-Level Exams privately. These small group classes (max 8 students) allow for better focus and discussions and are taught by NIE-qualified, experienced teachers who have previously taught in MOE schools.
E. MATH:
Every Monday and Wednesday, 10.00 am – 12.00pm (Session 1) or 2.30pm – 4.30pm (Session 2). Total 4 hours per week (includes lectures and practice).
A. MATH:
Every Tuesday and Friday, 10.00 am – 12.00pm (Session 1) or 2.30pm – 4.30pm (Session 2). Total 4 hours per week (includes lectures and practice).
As places are extremely limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central. It is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok bus interchange. Buses that stop along the road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <SUBJECT> <SESSION> TO 97860411.
FOR ENQUIRIES, CALL 97860411.
Some students really make me proud
Just received the good news that my ex-tutee Shawn Lim, the first needy student under our free tuition scheme, has received a scholarship from the ITE for his outstanding N Level results.
I still remember the day when Shawn first arrived. He stood at my door smiling and I made a guess that that was the student my series of email exchanges with a social worker and a lady (his aunt) was referring to. He smiled while even talking to me, such that I couldn’t guess his life story, so I was almost moved to tears (guys don’t cry right?) when I learnt that he lost both his parents while in primary school, and for a few years after that his life was a mess; living alone at times, missing school many times due to not being able to wake up on time, not having enough money and food at times etc. Just listening to him for 20 minutes made me realise that I’ve not suffered at all in life. In fact, by the time his stint at my place ended, he has taught me more than I could ever teach him.
Many students out there complain about their parents, their school, their teachers, their friends and so on. Some are not even happy that they are posted to a good school; they want a brand-name school. I think such students should spend just a few minutes with people like Shawn to learn a thing or two about life.
Shawn is not the first student to have made me proud, nor will he be the last.
Ilyasa