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 me ASAP.
Mr YS Pang, IP 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,
– 30 mins of application and
– 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.
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS ADMIN) https://wa.link/rey2dv
A-Level H1 Tuition for Economics, Math & Physics
JC2 H1 Math : Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm; Code: J2M4
JC2 H1 Economics: Saturday | 9.30 am – 11.15 am | Code: J2E1
JC2 H1 Physics: Sunday | 3.30 pm – 5.15 pm | Code: J2P1
JC1 H1 Physics: Saturday | 5.30 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: J1P2
JC1 H1 Economics: Saturday | 1.30 pm – 3.15 pm | Code: J1E1
JC1 H1 Math : Monday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm; Code: J1M3
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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 <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
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JC ECONOMICS TUITION (H1 H2 J1 J2)
JC Economics by an experienced, NIE trained ex-JC Economics tutor, Mr Jimmy Teh.
NEW!! SCHEDULE:
J2H2 Economics: Wednesday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: J2E1
J2H2 Economics: Thursday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: J2E2
J2H2 Economics: Friday | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Code: J2E3
J2H2 Economics: Saturday | 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm | Code: J2E4 ( 3 slots left)
J2H2 Economics: Saturday | 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm | Code: J2E5 ( 3 slots left)
J1H1 Economics: Thursday | 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: J1E1
J1H2 Economics: Friday | 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: J1E2
J1H2 Economics: Saturday | 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm | Code: J1E3
We understand that Economics is a challenging subject, and in the current climate, it is no longer sufficient to rely on rote learning, regurgitating of content and memorising model essays/case studies. Questions in school exams and A-level are testing students on their inference and higher order thinking skills.
Common misconceptions or pitfalls:
1. Just memorize and hope for the best by rewriting the notes, without studying smarter
2. Write more, the more the better, without focusing on proper evaluation techniques
3. Study everything instead of focusing on certain key areas
4. Study last minute and think that time is on your side
5. Study the content instead of studying how the question is designed and the hints behind each keyword
Classes are designed to be small (around 5 pax) in order to facilitate discussion and allow the tutor to focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each individual students. If you are having trouble with economics, not satisfied with your grades despite your best efforts, writing a lot but not doing well, or want to secure an A both in School and in the A-level, sign up for class with us today.
FAQ Section from Mr Teh:
Q: Does the tutor have his own notes/tutorial/new and updated case study examples, i.e. when there is a new budget or policy released in Singapore, will he use it as class material?
A: Definitely. We understand that one of the criteria in the evaluation component of Economics paper, requires candidates awareness of real world context. Besides using our own teaching material that builds out students evaluative skills, current events are also discussed regularly in class, before scaffolding these discussions and apply them to meet exam requirements.
Q: How is the structure of the lesson i.e. How much time dedicated to lecture vs class work?
A: About 40percent is allocated for content, whereas the rest are focused on applications. We understand our role, and that we are a complement to school’s programme. Thus, whenever there is a lack of practice in particular area (for example, understanding the question requirements and how to analyse adequately), we focus on these areas to maximise the gains for our students. Thus, every class can be different, as the tutor will adjust accordingly to the issues of each class.
Q: Will there be homework issued like essays and case study questions and will the tutor mark the work?
A: There is homework, but these is also discussed with the students as we understand the rigour they might be facing in schools. Every piece of homework given is marked and reviewed with the student.
Q: Will there be time dedicated to class discussion for case studies and essays?
A: Yes. As we focused more on the applications aspect, and we come to understand that this aspect is not regularly practiced in school, we see it as a crucial opportunity for us to practise this skill with our students.
Q: How do you plan to separate the H1/H2 students?
A: yes, they are always separated into different classes, and they should, as their examination and skillsets required are different.
Q: Some schools have different syllabus, e.g. some start on macro in J1 instead of micro(HCI, NYJC, VJC), do you separate classes based on syllabus?
A: They are being taken into consideration when we planned for classes. Thus, we always seek to work with students, and not making things more difficult for them.
Q: Are there online classes and do you have plans to do a pure online class or a hybrid class i.e. some online some physical
A: Most of the students currently prefer to have lessons in person, as there are certain skills that require them to practice on the spot. However, we also have students whom prefer online lessons and we also do make arrangements for that. In fact, hybrid classes were already a regular part of our lessons since Circuit Breaker ended.
Q: We prefer online classes as we live further away, can you walk us through what a typical online class will be like?
A: A link to the online classroom will be sent to either you or your child’s Whatsapp account a few minutes before the start of the class. Materials used for the class will be sent to you in a PDF or word format by email at least a day before the class itself. Parents are welcome to come down physically and collect printed materials if they wish. Online class has the same class size limit as physical class. Once attendance is taken and the tutor is sure that all students are accounted for, the class begins just like any regular class. Lesson materials are projected onto the screen in the online classroom, and there is a whiteboard function which the tutors will use to write, and presentation function for Power point slides. Classwork is expected to be submitted to the tutor via camscanner in PDF format, and the marked work will be returned to them in PDF format. For students who are more shy in nature, they may choose to private message the tutor to address their concerns during class. The experience will be the same as a physical class but in the comfort of your home.
Q: Before an exam, will the tutor go through all the concepts tested and give a review/prediction
A: Yes definitely. A full review and spotting trends for school papers and A-level is always necessary a few days before the exam.
BACKGROUND OF TUTOR
Mr Jimmy Teh has taught H2 Economics in JC since 2008, before venturing into tuition fully in 2015. He has a Bachelor degree from NUS in Economics, and is NIE trained. As a former teacher who was once in a mainstream school, he is aware of the rigour of JC curriculum and how it is designed to promote critical thinking and produce self-directed learners. His courses are planned with a unique set of notes for easy learning and comes with its own diagnostics to help you to identify the root cause of your issues, be it inadequacies in content, inability to tackle the question fully or always not using the right words for the answers. Work will also be fully assessed, with sufficient rigour and exposure in his programmes.
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, Whatsapp <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 87762711.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or whatsapp to 90065997/87762711.
TUITION CLASSES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR Whatsapp 90065997/87762711.
Our JC2 ECONOMICS weekly tuition starts on Thurs 9 Jan 2014
JC2 H1 Economics: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 9 Jan); Code: J2E1.
JC2 H2 Economics: Every Saturday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2E2.
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The Tutor:
Mr Jay Lim: An experienced full-time tutor, Mr Lim holds a Master of International Management (USA) degree, a B.Sc (USA) degree majoring in Finance & Retail Management, and a Higher Stage Certificate in Economics, The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Formerly a financial services consultant and an ex-bank officer, Mr Lim has been coaching students in Economics and Business Studies for more than three years.
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Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, 07-640. It is just a 3-min walk from the Bukit Batok MRT station as well as the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange.
Max Class Size: 8
Monthly fee for each JC subject or slot is $240, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411 .
JC / IP / A-LEVEL CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2015
2015 TIMETABLE OF COURSES:
A-LEVEL | JC | GENERAL PAPER TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | ECONOMICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | PHYSICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | CHEMISTRY TUITION
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Year 6 Mathematical Studies (SL) Tuition
A-LEVEL GENERAL PAPER MAR 2015 HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
A-LEVEL ECONOMICS MAR 2015 HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
Retaking A-Levels: A-LEVEL EXAM PREP FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
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2014
JC1 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J1M1.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 10 Jan); Code: J1M2.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J1M3.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J2M1.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 10 Jan); Code: J2M2.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2M3.
JC2 H1 Math: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2M4.
JC2 H1 Physics: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2P1.
JC2 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2P2.
JC1 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J1P1.
JC2 H2 Management of Business: Every Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J2B1.
JC2 H1 Economics: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 9 Jan); Code: J2E1.
JC2 H2 Economics: Every Saturday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2E2.
JC2 General Paper: Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2G1.
JC1 General Paper: Every Friday, 8.30 pm – 10.00 pm (Start 7 Feb); Code: J1G1.
JC / A-LEVEL HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in December 2013
For our latest timetable, click here => 
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Note: The JC levels shown below are 2014 levels. For example, JC2 H2 Math is for students who will be in JC2 in 2014.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Dec 4); Code: J1M1.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Dec 6); Code: J1M2.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J1M3.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J1M4.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start Dec 4); Code: J2M1.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start Dec 6); Code: J2M2.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J2M3.
JC1 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J1P1.
JC2 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J2P1.
JC2 H2 Management of Business: Every Monday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Dec 2); Code: J2B1.
JC2 H2 Economics: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Dec 5); Code: J2E1.
JC2 H2 Economics: Every Saturday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Dec 8); Code: J2E2.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central (if you wish to visit or have a chat with the principal tutor, pls sms 97860411 first)
Max Class Size: 6
Monthly fee for each JC subject or slot is $240, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
All of the above courses will end by 15 Dec 2013 and will resume in the week starting 6 Jan 2014.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
Good Economics article to read, for those doing H2 or H1 Econs
If you are a H2 or H1 Econs student, please take time to think through the following economics article:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/land-people-fit-singapore-economy-025020996.html
It’s important that you keep abreast of the economic challenges facing Singapore, our unique situation, and hence our micro and macro economic policies.
As an ex-Econs teacher and currently tutor, I dare say that our H2 and H1 Economics exams are the hardest in the world for 18 year olds. For microeconomics, you are expected to think like a business owner or CEO, and for macroeconomics, you are expected to think like a minister. Our Economics exam papers assume that you know and understand every basic economic concept, and you are straightaway expected to apply your Econs knowledge to analyse and answer case studies and essay questions.
Good luck.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
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JC 2/1 H2/H1 A-Level Economics Tuition for 2013
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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ORIGINAL POST (OUTDATED):
(1) JC2 H2 Economics: (Investment amt: $320 per month)
Sat 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
(2) JC2 H1 Economics: (Investment amt: $320 per month)
Sun 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm;
(3) JC1 H2 Economics: (Investment amt: $320 per month)
(upon request)
(4) JC1 H1 Economics: (Investment amt: $320 per month)
(upon request)
DETAILS:
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Tutor(s): Mr Jay Lim, Master of International Management, ex-banker, experienced full-time tutor.
Content: A-Level micro and macro economics, directed readings, case studies, examples from real life and current affairs.
Focus: How to score in economics essays, must-have skills for handling economics case studies, metacognition in economics, thinking the economists’ way.
Class Size: 2-6 students
To register, kindly call, or send an sms to 97860411, indicating the Student Name, Subject and Level.
Related links:
(1) Economics Revision Package