In addition to 9 Nov 3 pm and 10 Nov 3 pm, due to popular demand, we have also created two new slots as listed below:
Date: 7 Nov (Thur) or 9 Nov (Sat) (choose one session only)
Time: Thursday: 3 pm – 6 pm; Saturday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640.
Fee: $50 only.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc. Ex-Subject Head of Physics)
Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend and do 500 MCQs. Since 500 to 700 MCQs cannot be completed in 3 hrs, you may also attend two sessions and pay $90.
Sec 3 Physics students may also attend one of these sessions to revise their Physics as half of these MCQs are testing Sec 3 Physics topics.
FOR REGISTRATION, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <PMCQ> <DATE><TIME> TO 97860411.
JC / A-LEVEL HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in December 2013
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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.
Congrats to those who have done well or have improved in their SA2 exams …
I would like to congratulate the following students who have informed me of their latest academic success:
Arina, for getting A1 for her Sec 2 Physics;
Isaac, for getting A1 for his IP Year 4 Physics;
Daniel, for being top in class again for A. Math;
Syakir, for making a 36% improvement in his Sec 3 Math grade;
Yang Ming, for getting 90 in his latest A. Math mock exam;
Huda, my daughter, for getting 6 A1s and 2 A2s in her Sec 2 SA2 exams;
Alycia, for getting A1 for her Sec 2 Science;
Peng Jie, for getting B3 for his Sec 2 Math.
Rahmah, for getting 89/100 and 91.5 in her P5 Math & Science respectively;
Raudhah, for getting 99/100 and 91.5 in her P3 Math & Science respectively.
Further updates expected when students resume tuition in Nov.
To those of you who have not done well, it’s still not the end of the world. Please don’t give up on your Math or Science subjects because if your work hard and smartly, it will be only a matter of time before your grades will improve tremendously.
IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013
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IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013
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TOPIC |
MAJOR CONCEPTS
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2013 |
| 1. Measurement | (a) Resultant by graphical method(b) ticker tape, vernier, micrometer(c) pendulum | (a) Resultant by graphical method |
| 2. Kinematics | (a) s-t graph(b) v-t graph(c) terminal velocity(d) horizontal(e) vertical
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(c) terminal velocity (e) vertical motion |
| 3. Dynamics | (a) action of 3 forces on static point mass(b) F=ma(c) friction(d) horizontal(e) vertical
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b) F=ma (c) friction (d) horizontal
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| 4. Mass, Weight & Density | (a) mass & weight(b) gravitational field & strength(c) density | (a) mass & weight (b) gravitational field & strength |
| 5. Turning Effect of Forces | (a) POM(b) CG & Stability | (b) CG & Stability |
| 6. Pressure | (a) P=F/A(b) P=hpg(c) Hydraulic press(d) barometer(e) manometer
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(b) P=hpg (c) Hydraulic press |
| 7. Energy, Work & Power | (a) POTCOE, KE, GPE(b) Work done & Power(c) horizontal(d) vertical(e) slope
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(a) POTCOE, KE, GPE (d) vertical |
| 8. Kinetic Model of Matter | (a) Brownian motion experiment(b) pressure of a gas, trapped air(c) P=kT, V=kT, PV=k, explanation using kinetic model | (a) Brownian motion experiment (c) P=kT, V=kT, PV=k, explanation using kinetic model |
| 9. Transfer of Heat | (a) conduction(b) convection(c) radiation | (c) radiation |
| 10. Temperature | (a) scales & fixed points(b) thermocouple | (a) scales & fixed points |
| 11. Thermal Properties of Matter | (a) SHC(b) latent heat(c) cooling curve | (a) SHC |
| 12. General Wave Properties | (a) Transverse(b) Longitudinal(c) Ripple Tank | (c) Ripple Tank |
| 13. Light | (a) Reflection(b) Refraction(c) Optical fibre(d) Converging lens (real image)(e) Converging (magnifying glass)
(f) Diverging lens
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(d) Converging lens (real image) (f) Diverging lens |
| 14. EM Spectrum | (a) 7 components and uses(b) effects of absorption (eg. ionisation) | (a) 7 components and uses (b) effects of absorption (eg. ionisation) |
| 15. Sound | (a) wave properties(b) direct method to determine speed of sound in air(c) loudness & pitch(d) echo problems(g) ultrasound
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(a) wave properties (b) direct method to determine speed of sound in air (c) loudness & pitch |
| 16. Static Electricity | (a) charging by rubbing, contact(b) electric fields(c) charging by induction(d) potential hazards(e) application
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(b) electric fields (d) potential hazards |
| 17. Current of Electricity | (a) Q=It, R=V/I, e.m.f, W=QV(b) experiment to determine R(c) R=pL/A(d) Ohm’s Law & I/V graphs(e) diode as a rectifier
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(b) experiment to determine R (c) R=pL/A (d) Ohm’s Law & I/V graphs
(e) diode as a rectifier |
| 18. DC circuits | (a) series(b) parallel circuits(c) potential divider, potentiometer(d) thermistor, LDR(e) c.r.o & waveforms
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(c) potential divider, potentiometer (d) thermistor, LDR (e) c.r.o & waveforms
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| 19. Practical Electricity | (a) P=IV & E=IVt(b) kWh(c) hazards(d) fuse, circuit breaker, switch, earthing, L,N,E(e) wiring in a mains plug
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(b) kWh (c) hazards (e) wiring in a mains plug
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| 20. Magnetism | (a) magnetisation(b) demagnetisation(c) magnetic fields(d) temporary & permanent magnets | (a) magnetisation (b) demagnetisation (d) temporary & permanent magnets
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| 21. Electromagnetism | (a) magnetic field patterns(b) circuit breaker(c) FLHR(d) DC motor | (a) magnetic field patterns (b) circuit breaker |
| 22. Electromagnetic Induction | (a) Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws(b) AC generator(c) Transformer(d) Power loss | (c) Transformer (d) Power loss |
Note:
The above is based on my analysis of the Physics Paper 2 from 2008 to 2012. In general, Paper 2 topics of the previous year is not repeated in the following year, and topics that have not been tested for several years are more likely to be tested this time round.
Please not that the above are just guidelines and not 100% accurate. The topics that I have de-emphasized for Paper 2 can still be tested in Paper 1.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Note: If you wish to have intensive revision on the above important topics, kindly attend my special two-day workshop, O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE on 26 & 27 Nov.
Another workshop you may be interested in is O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY.
O-LEVEL INTENSIVE REVISION SCHEDULE FOR MATH & PHYSICS
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To register, SMS Student Name, Email addr, Subject (code) to 9786 0411.
To confirm a place in any of the courses, upfront payment is needed, by cash, cheque or electronic bank account transfer.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head with 10 years’ experience teaching Physics, Math and A. Math.
Max no of students per class: 8
For enquiries, you may also call Mr Ilyasa at 9786 0411.
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116 / 5117) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
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O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116 / 5117) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
Periods: 13 Oct (Sun) & 20 Oct (Sun)
Time: Both days 9 am – 1 pm (total 8 hrs)
Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central, 07-640. S(650627).
Focus: Topical Revision on how to solve “Must-Know” questions and problems, using a Metacognitive problem-solving approach.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head with 10 years’ experience teaching Physics & Math.
Fees: Total fees for 8 hrs is $240.
Max no of students: 8
Registration: To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411, indicating Student Name, Email, Science(Phy), or email the same information to principal@singaporelearner.com.
Rgds,
Ilyasa, Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
O-LEVEL ADDITIONAL MATH (4038) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
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O-LEVEL ADDITIONAL MATH (4038) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
Periods: (A) 7 Oct to 10 Oct (4 days, 12 hrs) or (B) 14 Oct to 17 Oct (4 days, 12 hrs).
Time: (A) 9 am to 12 pm or (B) 1 pm to 4 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central, 07-640. S(650627).
Focus: Topical Revision on how to solve “Must-Know” questions and problems, using a Metacognitive problem-solving approach.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head with 10 years’ experience teaching A. Math.
Fees: Total fees for four days (12 hrs) is $360.
Max no of students: 8
Registration: To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411, indicating Student Name, Email, A. Math (A) or A. Math (B), or email the same information to principal@singaporelearner.com.
Rgds, Ilyasa, Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
O-LEVEL MATH (4016) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
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O-LEVEL MATH (4016) INTENSIVE REVISION / CRASH COURSE
Periods: (A) 30 Sep to 3 Oct (4 days, 12 hrs) or (B) 14 Oct to 18 Oct (4 days, 12 hrs, excluding 15 Oct).
Time: (A) 1 pm to 4 pm or (B) 9 am to 12 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central, 07-640. S(650627).
Focus: Topical Revision on how to solve “Must-Know” questions and problems, using a Metacognitive problem-solving approach.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head with 10 years’ experience teaching Math.
Fees: Total fees for four days (12 hrs) is $360.
Max no of students: 8
Registration: To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411, indicating Student Name, Email, Math A or Math B, or email the same information to principal@singaporelearner.com.
Rgds,
Ilyasa, Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
Topics for today’s PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION (Sep 9 to Sep 12)
The problem sum concepts that I will be covering in today’s PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION (Sep 9 to Sep 12, Mon to Thurs, 2-4pm) are:
(1) Repeated Identity;
(2) Equal Quantities;
(3) External Transfer with one Unchanged Quantity;
(4) Internal Transfer with Total Quantity Unchanged.
The problem sums will also cover Fractions, Ratios and Percentages.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Final PSLE Math Intensive Revision (Sep 9 to Sep 12)
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Ok, a parent has asked me abt PSLE Math intensive revision during the Sep hols. Due to my busy schedule, I can only conduct it from 2pm to 4pm, Mon (Sep 9) to Thurs (Sep 12) at Bukit Batok Central Blk 627, near West Mall and Bukit Batok MRT station. Since it is only 8 hrs, I will only cover the heuristics used to solve difficult problem sums, as a last-minute revision of such concepts.
Each 2 hr session is $30. So total fees for four days is $120. Due to limited places (max eight students), confirmation of registration is by advance payment. To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411.
This course is personally taught by me, with a focus on thinking skills and metacognition. Please share this post with people who may be interested. Thank you!
Rgds,
Ilyasa,
Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner, Ex-sch teacher, M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/