General Paper Programme Outline
This is an intensive system designed to equip you with the essential tools needed.
Duration: 3 sessions (3hours each)
Course Levels available:
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A) FOUNDATION BUILDING SYSTEM (suitable for students with grades below C)
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B) FINE-TUNING SYSTEM (suitable for students with grades C and above. This course will skip fundamental work and zero-in on precision writing techniques)
*note: Course fees are identical for both programmes. Choose the one that best suits your immediate needs and circumstances.
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Overview of primary Components:
1) Essay writing techniques- Question choice & analysis, essay structures, formulating arguments, conveying ideas in effective writing- there are essays, and then there are exam-essays.
2) Comprehension skills- critical reading, question analysis, effective paraphrasing and AQ-mastery. Work-arounds and preparation before we even start reading the text is key!
3) Content- Cut down on the need to memorize tons of facts and statistics. Solutions to content-generating that will save you hours each day!
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Workshop structure:
Session 1: Essay writing
Dates: (Course A- May 30th/June 13th, Course B: June 6/21st )
From planning to execution. Using time effectively to maximise the quality of your essay: a step-by-step guide on how to tackle any question in Paper 1. Materials include a 101-essential checklist for every student, sample essays/paragraphs, discussion of examination questions to cover a broad range of topics/areas of focus.
Session 2: Comprehension
Dates: (Course A: May 31st/June 14th, Course B: June 7th/22nd )
Critical reading and prepping effectively to ensure the most coverage of the passage, as well as systematic addressing of the various question types. Paraphrasing techniques and practices will also be the focus as this skill is of core importance to this paper, and one many students overlook. Finally, deciphering the AQ- how to maximise marks in a time-pressured window. Materials will include a handout covering various question types, sample/excerpts from a wide range of JC examination papers, as well as sample AQs from past year Cambridge papers.
Session 3: Content
Dates: (Course A: June 1st/15th, Course B: June 8th/23rd)
General knowledge is key to scoring well. But often times, it is not the volume, but rather the quality, and application. Content-manipulation/generation can often dramatically cut back on hours spent memorising facts and stats for the mere sake of doing so. Students will be shown, through a variety of methodologies (mind-maps, issue-linking, thinking structures etc) how to prepare for the subject efficiently. Realising that topics/modules should never be approached as separate entities also falls in-line with the changing trends of GP questions set by Cambridge, where essay questions are often multi-faceted.
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Course take-homes:
LET’S MAKE THINKING FUN AGAIN
Appreciation of GP beyond just a subject, but rather gaining a set of skills that can be applied throughout various aspects of life and academia. Debunking myths such as “the more I know, the better I’ll do”, and finally, re-discovering the passion for learning over the need for studying.
Attendees of the workshop will also gain unlimited access to my web-blog, which houses a repository of articles, sample essays/AQ responses, as well as revision essentials.
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About the tutor:
Mr Shermann is a graduate from NUS, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and History. He has 9 years of teaching experience in various Junior Colleges implementing his GP programmes, and over a decade of experience in private coaching. He specialises in General Paper and English Language, and has been credited with creating unique and functional approaches to effective writing. A fun and interactive teacher, sessions with Mr Shermann promise to be eye-opening and productive. Let’s get those grades you deserve, and let’s make learning fun again!
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Administrative matters:
1) Sessions will be conducted over the June School Holidays.
2) Sessions will be run once a week, from 2pm to 5pm (or any alternative time provided by Singapore Learner), from Tuesdays to Thursdays
3) Fees are $150 per session, with a discount applied for every subsequent session. 2 sessions will be charged at $130 each, whilst signing up for all 3 sessions will be charged at $110 each only.
Venue: 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> <SESSION & COURSE NO> <DAY> TO 98530744/ 97860411
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JC2 H2 A LEVEL MATH MARCH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS INTENSIVE TOPICAL RELEARNING 2018
Dates: 12/3 (Day 1), 13/3 (Day 2), 14/3 (Day 3), 15/3 (Day 4)
Time : 9.30 am – 12.30 pm (Session 1), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm (Session 2)
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Course Outline (Each session is 3 hrs long):
Day 1 Session 1: FUNCTIONS & INEQUALITIES
Day 1 Session 2: GRAPHICAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Day 2 Session 1: SEQUENCES, SERIES & APGP
Day 2 Session 2: VECTORS – LINES & PLANES
Day 3 Session 1: COMPLEX NUMBERS
Day 3 Session 2: APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIATION
Day 4 Session 1: INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES
Day 4 Session 2: DEFINITE INTEGRALS
FEES for Each Session: $180 (must be paid in full by 8/3 to confirm your attendance)
Minimum number of students to start each session: 2
(if only one student signs up, either the course is cancelled and he will be refunded his $180 or he can proceed to have a 1-1 coaching by topping up an additional $90 only).
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <H2MATHMAR>, <DAY>, <SESSION> TO +(65) 9786 0411
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H2 PHYSICS MARCH HOLIDAYS INTENSIVE TOPICAL RELEARNING 2018
Dates: 12/3 (Day 1), 13/3 (Day 2), 14/3 (Day 3), 15/3 (Day 4)
Time : 9.30 am 12.30 pm (Session 1), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm (Session 2)
Location West: 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)
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Course Outline (Each session is 3 hrs long):
Day 1 Session 1: Kinematics – Projectile Motion
Day 1 Session 2: Dynamics – Linear Momentum
Day 2 Session 1: Forces – Turning Effects & Equilibrium
Day 2 Session 2: WEP – Inclined Plane & Spring Problems
Day 3 Session 1: Circular Motion
Day 3 Session 2: Gravitational Field
Day 4 Session 1: Oscillations
Day 4 Session 2: Thermal Physics
FEES for Each Session: $180 (must be paid in full by 8/3 to confirm your attendance)
Minimum number of students to start each session: 2 (if only one student signs up, either the course is cancelled and he will be refunded his $180 or he can proceed to have a 1-1 coaching by topping up an additional $90 only).
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <H2PHYMAR>, <DAY>, <SESSION> TO +(65) 9786 0411
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SEC 4, JC1, JC2 MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY TUITION WILL START ON SAT 4 FEB 2017
Dear Students.
Subjects like Math, Physics and Chemistry have CONCEPTS which need to be fully understood before you can have sufficient good practice in order to EXCEL in them. These take time. Thus we encourage you to join our classes EARLY so that you can have effective revision of these concepts before your exams.
The following lessons will commence on Saturday 4 Feb 2017:
J2 H2 PHYSICS: 4.30 PM – 6.00 PM
J2 H2 MATH: 6.15 PM – 7.45 PM
J1 H2 MATH: 9.30 AM – 11.00 AM
S4 PURE CHEMISTRY: 11.15 AM – 12.45 PM
S4 A. MATH: 1.00 PM – 2.30 PM
S4 PURE PHYSICS: 2.45 PM – 4.15 PM
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)
All the above subjects will be taught by NIE-trained, Qualified and Experienced Teachers.
To book places in the above slots, kindly SMS your NAME and the LEVEL and SUBJECT you are interested in, to 9 786 0411.
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
THE SINGAPORE LEARNER ACADEMY – PRIVATE SECONDARY EDUCATION
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
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CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
JC2 (2018) H2 MATH HEAD START PROGRAM
Start Date: SUNDAY 19 NOV 2017
Time: 9.00 am – 10.45 am, every Sunday from 19 Nov to 10 Dec 2017 (4 sessions)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topic to be covered: COMPLEX NUMBERS & PROBABILITY
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $320 per student for 4 lessons.
Course Outline:
19/11: COMPLEX NUMBERS I
26/11: COMPLEX NUMBERS II
3/12: PROBABILITY
10/12: BINOMIAL DISTRIBUTION
To register, sms <Student Name><J2H2MWHS> to 97860411.
For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 97860411.
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
JC2 (2018) H2 PHYSICS HEAD START PROGRAM
Start Date: SUNDAY 19 NOV
Time: 11.00 am – 12.45 pm, every Sunday from 19 Nov to 10 Dec 2017 (4 sessions)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topic to be covered: ELECTRIC FIELDS & CURRENT
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $320 per student for 4 lessons. (min of 2 students to start)
Note: For 1-1, it is $640.
Course Outline:
19/11: Electric Fields I
26/11: Electric Fields II
3/12: Current of Electricity I
10/12: Current of Electricity II
To register, sms <Student Name><J2H2PHYWHS> to 97860411 / 98530744
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CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
H2 MATH OCTOBER CRASH COURSE
Dates: 12 Oct to 14 Oct (3 days)
Time : 9.15 am – 12.15 pm, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (if Friday: 2.00 pm – 5 pm)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
(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)
Fee: $180 per student per session of 3 hrs.
Course Outline:
Day 1 Session 1: Sequences & Series
Day 1 Session 2: Functions & Graphs
Day 2 Session 1: Differentiation & Integration
Day 2 Session 2: Vectors
Day 3 Session 1: Complex Numbers
Day 3 Session 2: Statistics
Background of Tutor:
The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching JC Math for 8 years.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <H2MATHCC> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
For enquiries, you may call Singapore Learner at the phone numbers below:
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
Re-taking A-levels
If you have read my posts (1) What to do if your A-level results are bad … and (2) A-Level Results: What to do if you get BAD or DEAD, i.e., the ‘middle class’, and you would like to re-take your A-Levels, then I suggest you don’t waste any more time as the next A-Levels is very near already, just a few months down the road.
Retaking A-Levels is not easy, depending on whether you are a full-time student, working, or doing NS.
The ideal situation is when you can choose to become a full-time student, as retaking A-Levels needs a high degree of commitment. If you wish to become our full-time student, then you can click on the following for details: A-LEVEL PREPARATION
If you are working part-time or full-time or doing NS, and you are serious about retaking your A-levels, then you’d need to meet up with me to work out a suitable arrangement.
Rgds,
Ilyasa (hp: 97860411)
A-LEVEL EXAM PREP FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
Click on THE SINGAPORE LEARNER ACADEMY
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For enquiries, CALL 65694897 OR SMS 97860411. To REGISTER, visit our centre (weekdays 3pm to 8pm, weekends 10am to 5 pm) to fill up a form and to make payment.
Our Address: 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.
A-LEVEL H2 CHEMISTRY INTENSIVE REVISION
1st SESSION
Date: Friday 11 Sep 2015
Time : 9.00 am 12.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fee: $150
Topics: Organic Chemistry (Introductory Topics, Alkanes, Alkenes, Arenes, Halogenoalkanes, Hydroxy Compounds, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Nitrogen Compounds & Proteins)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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2nd SESSION
Date: Friday 9th Oct 2015
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fee: $150
Topics: Physical Chemistry (Energetics, Equilibria, Kinetics, The Gas State, Chemical Bonding)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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3rd SESSION
Date: Friday 16th Oct 2015
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fee: $150
Topics: Inorganic Chemistry (Group II, Group VII, Periodicity, Transition Elements)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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4th SESSION
Date: Friday 23 Oct 2015
Time : 9.00 am 12.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fee: $150
Topics: Organic Chemistry (Introductory Topics, Alkanes, Alkenes, Arenes, Halogenoalkanes, Hydroxy Compounds, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Nitrogen Compounds & Proteins)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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5th SESSION
Date: Friday 30 Oct 2015
Time : 9.00 am 12.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fee: $150
Topics: Organic Chemistry (Introductory Topics, Alkanes, Alkenes, Arenes, Halogenoalkanes, Hydroxy Compounds, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Nitrogen Compounds & Proteins)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
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Tutor – Mr Eric Lee.
Mr Lee J.X.: A First Class Honours B.Sc. graduate (majoring in Chemistry) from the National University of Singapore and a straight-A alumnus of Hwa Chong Institution, Mr Lee is a youthful and dynamic tutor with a pleasant personality, who has been coaching students in Advanced and O-Level Chemistry for more than 6 years. A Teaching Award recipient, Mr Lee also holds a Master of Research degree (distinction) from the Imperial College London.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <ACHEM>, <SESSION> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897; +(65) 97860411 (SMS only)
(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)