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O Level

‘O’ Level results 2014 to be released on 13 Jan?

Posted on January 9, 2014January 9, 2014 by admin

That’s what I heard. All the best to those who will be receiving their results. Whatever happens, just move on.

Our JC1 GP weekly tuition starts this friday, 10 Jan, for IP students

Posted on January 6, 2014January 12, 2014 by admin

JC1 General Paper: Every Friday, 8.30 pm – 10.00 pm (Start 7 Feb); Code: J1G1.

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The Tutor:

Mdm Lyn: A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) graduate from the National University of Singapore, Mdm Lyn is an NIE-trained GP teacher who has more than 13 years’ experience teaching General Paper effectively in a Junior College. Mdm Lyn is a highly competent, friendly and patient tutor whose students continue to meet up with her long after their A-Level exams.

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The GP intensive coaching programme comprises

1. Content Scaffolding using concepts that connect topics to help students cope with a greater variety of questions

2. Current topical content and pertinent cross-topical case studies tailored for different question types

3. Thinking skills and practice to apply the concepts and content to specific essay questions

4. Language skills through generic and topic-specific sample writing

5. Reading comprehension, summary and application question skills using texts that are related to essay questions

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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.

A. Math

What’s new in the new exam syllabus for A. Math?

Posted on December 25, 2013 by admin

Express-stream students taking the O-levels in 2o14 for the first time will do A. Math 4047, whereas those repeating their A. Math O-level exam in 2014 will do A. Math 4038. A. Math 4047 is likely to stay around for the next five years.

So what is the difference between A. Math syllabus 4047 and A. Math 4038? The difference is technically not much, but makes a world of difference for students and teachers. Here are the differences:

(1) Students no longer need to know the inverse matrix method of solving simultaneous equations.

(2) Students now need to memorize two new formulae:

(i) a^3 + b^3 = (a+b)(a^2 – ab + b^2)

(ii) a^3 – b^3 = (a-b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)

(3) For Trigonometry, students no longer need to know the Factor Formula or its reverse, the Product Formula. Thank God. (But for JC H2 Math, the Product Formula is useful in the integration of some trigonometric functions)

(4) For Plane Geometry, students no longer need to know the Intercept, Intersecting and Tangent-Secant theorems. Thank God. (Many IP schools skip this topic anyway).

In summary, the new syllabus has less sub-topics than the old one. This is good news for both students and teachers of our content-heavy math curriculum.

Rgds,

Ilyasa (hp: 97860411)

Integrated Programme (IP), PSLE results

PSLE score of 263 can get you into RI in 2014

Posted on December 20, 2013December 20, 2013 by admin

Just received news that my wife’s young cousin got a place in RI with a PSLE score of 263. I’ not sure if that is RI’s cut-off point for this year though.

Anyway, getting into a “top” secondary school is just the beginning, and has little bearing on one’s actual performance as the rules of the game have changed, drastically. For example, for Nov and Dec this year, I’ve been tutoring a handful of year 2, 3 and 4 students from Integrated Programme schools such as RI, NJC and RVHS who have either not been promoted to their next level, or have failed terribly at their end-of-year exams.

A-Level, H2 Math, Holiday Classes

JC1 (2014) H2 Math Bridging Course for non-IP students

Posted on December 8, 2013 by admin

Dates: 15 Dec (Sun) and 22 Dec (Sun)

Time: Both dates 2pm – 4pm

Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central, 07-640. S(650627). 3-min walk from Bukit Batok MRT station and bus interchange. Opposite Civil Service Club.

Purpose: To help non-IP students learn two topics that most of their IP counterparts have already learnt: (1) Binomial Series and (2) Permutations & Combinations

Tutor: Mr Ilyasa, M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), ex-MOE Subject Head who has been teaching A-Level Math and A. Math since 2004.

Fees: Total fees for the two sessions is just $100.

Max no of students: 8

Registration: To register, send <STUDENT NAME><H2MB> to 9786 0411.

You can view Mr Ilyasa’s resume at https://singaporelearner.com/about-us/about-ilyasa/

For other timeslots for JC Math in 2014, CLICK HERE.

Schools

List of ‘Top’ Secondary Schools (2013) in Singapore by Cut-Off PSLE aggregate score (2012)

Posted on November 21, 2013October 24, 2016 by admin

Name of School	COP 2013	Highest Score
NANYANG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL	265	280
RAFFLES INSTITUTION	263	284
RAFFLES GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY)	263	280
HWA CHONG INSTITUTION	261	277
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE	259	272
RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL	256	282
DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL	256	278
CHIJ ST. NICHOLAS GIRLS’ SCHOOL	253	275
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY)	252	267
CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL	251	272
TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE	251	270
SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL	251	260
ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT)	249	261
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL	249	261
BUKIT PANJANG GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL	246	274
VICTORIA SCHOOL	246	268
ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL	246	265
NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL	245	265
ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION	245	262
CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL	244	269
CHIJ SECONDARY (TOA PAYOH)	243	251
ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL	242	262
ST. MARGARET’S SECONDARY SCHOOL	241	251
NAN CHIAU HIGH SCHOOL	240	266
CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (MAIN)	239	258
FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY)	239	251
COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL	238	251
SWISS COTTAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL	237	256
TANJONG KATONG GIRLS’ SCHOOL	236	271

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.

A. Math, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics

REMINDER: SEC 4 A. MATH, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY HEADSTART CLASSES COMMENCE TOMORROW SATURDAY 16 NOV AND SUNDAY 17 NOV:

Posted on November 15, 2013 by admin

Sec 4 Physics: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4P2.

Sec 4 A. Math: Every Saturday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4M4.

Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C1.

Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, 07-640

Class Size: 3-8

Tutors:

For Math & Physics: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc), former MOE Physics Subject Head with more than 10 years’ experience tutoring students in O-level, IP and A-Level Math & Physics.

For Chemistry: Mr Tan, NTU undergrad with 3 years’ experience tutoring students in O-Level, IP & IB Chemistry.

Monthly fee for each subject or slot is $180, 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.

Pri Math, Pri Science

PRI 3 – PRI 6 CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2014

Posted on November 10, 2013November 13, 2013 by admin

Classes marked with a ‘*’ are Conceptual Mastery courses whereas those without a ‘*’ are Conceptual Drilling classes.

Conceptual Drilling classes are for students who need to strengthen their maths or science foundation, using constructivist and scaffolding approaches. Conceptual Mastery courses are for students who are ready to learn how to answer or solve challenging questions, using a metacognitive approach.

P3 Math*: Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P3M1.

P3 Math: Every Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P3M2.

P3 Science*: Every Thursday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 21); Code: P3S1.

P4 Math: Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P4M1.

P4 Math*: Every Tuesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P4M2.

P4 Science*: Every Friday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P4S1.

P5 Math: Every Monday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P5M1.

P5 Math*: Every Tuesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5M2.

P5 Math: Every Saturday, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5M3.

P5 Science: Every Wednesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P5S1.

P5 Science*: Every Friday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5S2.

P5 Science: Every Saturday, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5S3.

P6 Math: Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P6M1.

P6 Math*: Every Tuesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P6M2.

P6 Math*: Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M3.

P6 Math: Every Saturday, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M4.

P6 Science*: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P6S1.

P6 Science: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P6S2.

P6 Science*: Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S3.

P6 Science: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S4.