EVERY SUNDAY 9.30 AM – 11.15 PM (Pay Per Lesson Available)
1/2 – Magnetism I
8/2 – Magnetism II
15/2 – Electromagnetism I
1/3 – Electromagnetism II
8/3 – Electromagnetic Induction I
15/3 – Electromagnetic Induction II
22/3 – Electromagnetic Induction III
29/3 – Revision for MYE – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
5/4 – Revision for MYE – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
12/4- Revision for MYE – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
19/4 – Revision for MYE – Light
26/4 – Revision for MYE – Waves & Sound
3/5 – Open Revision
10/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
17/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
24/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
31/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Light, Waves & Sound
7/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Electricity
14/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Electromagnetism & Induction
21/6 – Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam I
28/6 – Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam I
5/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
12/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
19/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
26/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Light, Waves & Sound
2/8 – Revision for Prelim II – Electricity
16/8- Revision for Prelim II – Electromagnetism & Induction
23/8- Challenging Physics – Mechanics & Heat
30/8- Challenging Physics – Waves & Electricity
6/9- Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam II Paper 1
13/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam
20/9- Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam II Paper 2
27/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam
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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.
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Some news about jc postings and cut-off points 2015
Related links:
A-LEVEL | JC | GENERAL PAPER TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | ECONOMICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | PHYSICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | CHEMISTRY TUITION
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These are just some feedback from my ex and current tutees:
JC Arts Sciences
PJC 13 13
YJC 17 18
IJC 18 20
RI 4 3
HCI 4 3
NYJC 7 8
AJC 9 8
CJC 10 10
Will be updated when I get more info. It seems that YJC has again outranked IJC as a I know of a student who couldn’t get into YJ but is accepted by IJ.
Ilyasa
Do we offer DISCOUNTS on Tuition Fees?
The answer is, YES.
As a gesture of appreciation, we offer discounts to students who join us EARLY in the year or those who take more than one subject. To students who join between February and May (inclusive), we offer an Early Bird Discount (EBD) of between $20 to $40 off their monthly fees. To students who join even earlier such as in between November and January (inclusive), we offer a Special Early Bird Discount (SEBD) of between $40 to $80 off their monthly fees.
Once determined, a student’s monthly tuition fee REMAINS THE SAME from the point of registration to the time he/she leaves the course (except in the case where a student drops a subject after being given a discount).
Other discount and incentive schemes available:
(1) If a student joins in Feb-May, the student can be given SEBD rates if he/she takes more than one subject. Each subject will be charged the same SEBD rate. The student will lose the discount if he/she drops the other subject(s).
(2) If a student joins in Jun-Oct, the student can be given EBD rates if he/she takes two subjects. If a student takes 3 or more subjects, he can be given SEBD rates. The student will lose the discount if he/she drops the other subject(s).
(3) Siblings who join at the same time in Standard Fee period can be given EBD rates, and siblings who join at the same time in EBD period can be given SEBD rates.
(4) Students or parents who recommend other students to successfully join existing classes on a permanent basis will be given a one-time cash gift of $30 for EVERY new student who joins, as a token of appreciation. This cash reward will be given not earlier than one month after the date of registration.
To check out our Tuition Fees, click HERE.
JC / Poly Talk after release of O-Level Results 2015
LATEST! : Free Talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Sat 31 Jan 6pm
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We regret to inform you that due to overwhelming response, REGISTRATION FOR THIS TALK IS NOW CLOSED. However, you may wish to attend another free talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS on Sat 31st Jan 2015, 6pm – 7.30pm. By then you would have received your JC posting and you may need more information on the various A-level subjects.
You can REGISTER for the JC SUBJECTS TALK by sending your <NAME><“TALK31JAN”><No. of people coming> via SMS to 97860411.
Free Talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Sat 31 Jan 6pm
Thank you and Best Regards.
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Dear Post-O-Level Students.
If you currently have the following Questions:
(1) Should I go JC or Poly?
(2) Which subject combination to take in JC? What is H2 or H1? Take 4 H2s or 3 H2s?
(3) How to survive JC1 and Promos? How to prepare for A-levels?
(4) How different is General Paper from O-Level English? Is it important to take Economics?
(5) What is the difference between H2 and H1 Math? How different is H2 Math from A. Math?
(6) Is H2 Chemistry very difficult compared to O-Level Chemistry? How about H2 Physics?
then you are highly encouraged to ATTEND our specially prepared TALK on JC / Poly matters on Wed 14 Jan at 8pm. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Details as follows.
Date: WED, 14 JAN 2015
Time: 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm
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)
Our experienced JC Tutors as well as two current JC lecturers will be there to answer your queries.
You can REGISTER for the talk by sending your <NAME><“TALK14JAN”><No. of people coming> via SMS to 97860411.
For any queries, don’t hesitate to call 65694897 or 97860411. THANK YOU!
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Sec 1 Posting Exercise 2014-2015
My daughter will get her posting tomorrow. I hope she gets her first choice school as it is the nearest good school to our home. If she does, all three daughters will be in different schools for the first time in our family. Thus in 2015, I may end up driving to 4 different schools in the morning, as my wife is teaching in a school which our children are not old enough to attend.
I would like to wish all the best to all who will be receiving their Sec 1 posting tomorrow. If you get the school you want, good for you. If you don’t, stop being sad and get on with life. Sec 1 is just the beginning of yet another long journey. It is more important that you are prepared for Sec 1 than getting the school that you or your parents want. Remember, the end is more important than the beginning. Which ever school you start with, you will still end up taking the same A-levels, IB exams or the SAT. You can do well in whichever school you go to if you work smart and stay focused.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Related links:
Sec 1 (2015) Arithmetic & Algebra Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students (starting 29 Dec)
Sec 1 (2015) Extended Algebra & Indices Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students (starting 29 Dec)
Sec 1 (2015) Arithmetic & Algebra Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students
This is the third re-run this year of our very successful annual S1 Math Headstart programme for post-psle students (see tutor’s comments at end of page). It reflects the recognition of parents and students of the importance of Algebra in preparing for Secondary Math.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <S1AA> TO 97860411.
Level/Subject: Sec 1 Arithmetic & Algebra (S1AA)
Dates: Mon 29/12, Tue 30/12, and Wed 31/12 (three 3 hr sessions)
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 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.
Target Group: Suitable for post-PSLE students who wish to learn more about Negative Numbers & Algebra, as well as basic Indices.
Purpose: To give post-PSLE students a HEADSTART in the THREE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS of secondary Math – Arithmetic, Algebra and Indices, as students who do badly in Math in secondary school are usually those who have a poor FOUNDATION in these three topics.
Topics: (1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Negative Numbers; (2) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Algebraic expressions; (3) Simplifying Algebraic fractions; (4) Basic Indices.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: Only $270 for all 3 sessions (inclusive of materials & refreshments)
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc, Ex-MOE Teacher, Full-Time Tutor of PSLE, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Math and Physics since 2004).
Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 7 years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <S1AA> TO 97860411.
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Tutor’s comments:
The students took quite some time to understand the concept of negative numbers as it is not covered at all in the primary math syllabus. They were intrigued by the techniques of adding, subtracting, multiplying and adding negative numbers, and using BODMAS (Order of Operations) to evaluate an expression that is a mixture of these. Things became more difficult when fractions came in, but simplifying algebraic expressions become much easier when students have mastered arithmetic involving negative numbers and brackets as well as powers or indices.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
List of ‘Top’ Secondary Schools (2014) in Singapore by Cut-Off PSLE aggregate score (2013)
It seems that for the previous batch, the COPs have shrunk from the top as well as the bottom; schools at the top have their COPs lowered while schools at the bottom of this list have their COPs increased, such that to select roughly only the top 30 schools, I have to cut the schools off at a COP of 237 (yes, I have a COP for COPs). Here is the much awaited list (note that the COP here does not include the COP for the IP stream for schools with two tracks):
Please note there is more to choosing secondary schools than just their cut-off points. If you wish to here from me more about choosing secondary schools, please attend my free Talk this coming Sunday 25 Nov 2018 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm (Talk on Choosing a Secondary School by our Principal Educator)
Name of School | COP 2014 | Highest Score | |
NANYANG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | 261 | 275 | |
RAFFLES INSTITUTION | 259 | 271 | |
RAFFLES GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 259 | 271 | |
HWA CHONG INSTITUTION | 256 | 271 | |
DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 256 | 271 | |
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE | 255 | 269 | |
CHIJ ST. NICHOLAS GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 253 | 268 | |
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 252 | 257 | |
TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE | 252 | 265 | |
RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 251 | 271 | |
SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 250 | 256 | |
CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL | 249 | 265 | |
ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT) | 249 | 256 | |
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 249 | 266 | |
VICTORIA SCHOOL | 247 | 265 | |
ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL | 246 | 258 | |
BUKIT PANJANG GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL | 245 | 262 | |
NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL | 245 | 259 | |
ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION | 245 | 257 | |
CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 245 | 257 | |
CHIJ SECONDARY (TOA PAYOH) | 244 | 255 | |
ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL | 243 | 260 | |
ST. MARGARET’S SECONDARY SCHOOL | 242 | 252 | |
NAN CHIAU HIGH SCHOOL | 242 | 262 | |
CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (MAIN) | 241 | 259 | |
FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 241 | 252 | |
SWISS COTTAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 239 | 258 | |
COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL | 238 | 249 | |
TANJONG KATONG GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 237 | 259 | |
NGEE ANN SECONDARY | 237 | 262 |
The schools which almost made it to my list are listed below:
TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY | 236 | 254 |
PAYA LEBAR METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 236 | 250 |
CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN) | 236 | 255 |
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL | 236 | 249 |
ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (BARKER ROAD) | 236 | 248 |
XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL | 235 | 256 |
Related Links:
(1) Choosing a sec school: Is it more important to be in a ‘Top’ school or the Top class?
(2) Choosing a secondary school …
(3) Beware the critical years in math education in Singapore …
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O-LEVEL | SEC 1-4 | SCIENCE TUITION
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BUKIT BATOK BRANCH SCHEDULE (2018):
Lower Secondary Science: Saturday | 10.45 am – 12.15 pm | Code: LSS1
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The Tutor is a former MOE school teacher who has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 6 years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he also holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education (NIE), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The Tutor is an NUS Engineering undergrad who has been coaching students in Primary as well as Secondary English, Science and Mathematics for more than 4 years. An alumnus of RVHS, he is a caring and effective tutor whose students do very well in tests and exams. Being multi-talented, he is also assisting Singapore Learner in our GP programme under the guidance of Mdm Lyn. He has scored Atwice in GP and is keen to transfer his GP skills to students.
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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 <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 98530744.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 98530744
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O-LEVEL | SEC 1-4 | ENGLISH TUITION
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NEW!! BUKIT BATOK TUITION SCHEDULE:
Secondary 1 English :
- Monday| 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm | Code: S1E1
- Tuesday| 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm | Code: S1E2
- Saturday| 10.45 am – 12.15 pm | Code: S1E3
Secondary 2 English :
- Monday| 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm | Code: S2E1
- Tuesday| 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm | Code: S2E2
- Saturday| 1.00pm – 2.30 pm | Code: S2E3 (2 slots left)
Secondary 3 English :
- Tuesday | 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm | Code: S3E1
- Saturday | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm | Code: S3E2
- Sunday | 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm | Code: S3E3 (1 slot left)
Secondary 4 English :
- Tuesday | 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm | Code: S4E1 (2 slots left)
- Saturday | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Code: S4E2 (3 slots left)
- Sunday | 9.00 am – 10.30 am | Code: S4E3
TO REGISTER, Whatsapp <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 88765498.
Background of the tutor:
The tutor is an experienced teacher, an ex-HOD teaching in MOE for many years. He graduated from RI/RJC and has a B.A (hons) in History from the National University of Singapore. He is known to be a jovial teacher with his students, inspiring them to make tremendous progress in the English language and the humanities in their own time. A pioneer of his own R.A.S method and Prince James analysis, he offers a structured learning system for English and language arts, teaching students how to analyze and break down complex texts into simple points. An avid reader of current affairs and global news, he always brings something new to the table each class, and fresh content to keep the students engaged, and prepared for the exams to come.
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 88765498.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or whatsapp to 88765498.
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A-LEVEL | JC | PHYSICS TUITION
H2 PHYSICS 2024
*UPDATE!! STARTING 2024, ALL REGULAR JC PHYSICS CLASSES WILL HAVE A PRACTICAL COMPONENT (WITH PLANNING) IMPLEMENTED ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS IN ORDER TO TRAIN OUR STUDENTS FOR THE A-LEVEL PAPER 4 WHICH IS 20% OF THE FINAL GRADE. FOR STUDENTS WHO SIGN UP EARLY WITH US AT THE START OF THE YEAR, THEY WOULD HAVE MASTERED ALL THE PRACTICAL EXAM EXPERIMENTS THAT CAN APPEAR IN PAPER 4 BY THE TIME THEY TAKE THEIR A-LEVELS. WE ARE ONE OF THE ONLY CENTRES WHO CONDUCTS PRACTICAL FOR OUR SMALL REGULAR CLASSES (LESS THAN 6) AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE, SO WASTE NO TIME AND SIGN UP NOW!!
JC2 H2 PHYSICS SCHEDULE
- Friday | 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm | Code: J2H2P1
- Saturday |4.15 pm – 5.45 pm| Code: J2H2P2
JC1 H2 PHYSICS SCHEDULE
- Saturday |9.00 am – 10.30 Am| Code: J1H2P1
H2 PHYSICS PRACTICAL TRAINING
FAQ (MUST READ BEFORE CONTACTING TUTOR):
Q: Do you have your own notes and tutorials. How is your teaching style like in class?
A: Yes we do, we have packaged notes and tutorials for every topic, with questions of incremental difficulty from basic mastery to challenging questions. We always lecture the topic before letting students start to do questions. Please understand that Physics at the JC level is a very deep, which requires active thinking, understanding, and open discussion. Students will be asked questions during class time often, in order to stimulate their critical thinking, and to expose whatever deep misconceptions they have about the laws of Physics. I require their maximum effort and an open mind in class in order for them to learn efficiently, and become confident, independent learners. Another important thing to note, Physics has heavy use of Mathematics. I will be quoting concepts from H1/H2 Math in order for the students to better understand complex graphing, diagrams, models, and equations with heavy algebraic manipulation. I am absolutely against blind memorization and rote learning for Physics as it is counter productive.
Q: What is your class size?
A: Class size is limited at 5 maximum. However, if I need to concentrate more on the current students, I will further restrict the class size.
Q: Some schools may have different syllabuses for Physics, how do you plan to address this issue?
A: The difference in syllabuses for Physics is not as distinct as Mathematicss. All JC1 students begin with Newtonian Physics first, for at least 7-8 chapters, before diverging and doing different topics. That is at least a good 3/4 of the year where all JC1 students are doing the same topics in the same order. Similarly in JC2, the topics will be electricity, magnetism and modern physics. So there is only a marginal difference in syllabus, which can be overcome since I have small class sizes and I am able to attend to everyone in the event if they have one topic that is different from the class.
Q: Students have different speeds, how do you plan to address this in your class when one student is a lot faster than another?
A: Besides our own packaged lecture notes and tutorials, we also have on hand many TYS questions and past year school questions. Fast students are expected to complete supplementary exercises of increased difficulty while their peers catch up on the regular class work. That way, all students benefit from the class. This is an issue parents usually bring up, especially when it comes to IP students vs JAE students in the same JC. Rest assured that there is this system in place to keep all students engaged and learning at their maximum capacity.
Q: If a student has completely forgot certain physics concepts covered in Secondary School, and requires extra help recalling or refreshing their memory, will that be covered in class?
A: Yes. Concepts in Physics are very deep, and easy to come up with misconceptions on your own, especially during self study, or when exposed to very challenging questions. It is always good to test your conceptual knowledge and basics time and time again. One small misconception can snowball into huge errors. Students always appreciate it when the tutor covers past concepts taught in secondary school as they often do not have full knowledge or are not completely confident.
Q: If a student wishes to consult on their schoolwork, can they do so during class? If a student is very behind on schoolwork, can they attempt those tutorial questions in class?
A: Schoolwork is immediate and takes priority. As long as it is the same topic as what I am going through in class, students can share their doubts and we can learn together as a class. This may come as a shock to most parents, but more often than not, students are unable finish their schoolwork for JC, especially during exam period where they are given large revision packages. My packaged lectures and tutorials are a guideline for the class, and I do not blindly adhere to them, there is some flexibility where I allow students to catch up on their schoolwork in class as long as it is of the same topic. Our class sizes are small, and by design, very ideal for consultation.
Q: Will you cover older topics during exam time?
A: Absolutely. There are some topics in JC Physics that students consistently forget, those topics are waves, superposition, oscillation, DC circuits(effective resistance and potential divider principle) and the laws of thermodynamics. During exam time as well as during the June holiday period, there will be refreshers on these commonly forgotten topics.
Q: School papers VS Ten Year Series, it is known that schools set papers of a certain standard which is above that of the A-level. How do you plan to address this?
A: Basic practice usually starts with common past year A-level questions which are common and easier to score. That way, the students are primed with a good foundation for the A-levels. To excel in school questions, is to attempt questions from your own JC, or a JC with similar difficulty in papers/similar syllabus. Trend spotting in both school exams as well as A-level is something that I provide as a tutor. The strategy is that we attempt school papers when sitting for your school exams, and we attempt TYS questions when you are taking your As, or when I need to go through some basic concepts. That way, students can score well both during school time as well as during their A-level exam.
Q: Student is struggling very badly, what do you recommend?
A: If you are struggling and its the holiday period, arrange to come for a holiday program and work hard to catch up as you have time on your side. During the normal academic year, if you are struggling at the early part of the year, it is still not too late to join for regular class and catch up. If you are struggling at the later part of the year, arrange to come for multiple sessions or arrange for a one to one lesson. JC Physics, be it H1/H2, is very deep and not to be trifled with. You will not do well by simply putting in a basic amount of effort. To expect good or even passable grades when you start revising last minute is delusional, unless you commit to sacrificing and working hard.
Q: Student has several after school commitments and unable to commit to regular class, what do you recommend?
A: I recommend better time management and to get back to me only when you are able to do so. To be brutally honest, if you are struggling in your studies, I hardly think you have the luxury to be prioritizing other things instead of your own studies.
Q: We prefer online classes as we live further away, can you walk us through what a typical online class will be like?
A: For online class, we use Zoom or Google Meet as a platform. 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, capped at 4-5pax. 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 down their steps and to discuss more complex questions with diagrams. We use a stylus pad for online whiteboard so the handwriting will be neat and fast, just like in our physical lessons. For complex questions, workings are required to be submitted to the tutor via Whatsapp using CamScanner, and they will be marked and returned. 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.
For enquiries, CALL 65694897 OR WA 90065997 (Mr Pang). Please avoid coming to the centre unannounced as we are in the middle of teaching and will not be able to attend to you.
Our teaching schedule is 2pm-9pm on weekdays and 9am-6pm on weekends. Do drop a message if you wish to enquire about classes during our teaching time, and I will get back to you as soon as I have a break in between class.
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The Tutors:
Mr. Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in PSLE, O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS, Mr. Pang is a results-oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills.
Mr Ilyasa (for Physics Practicals): An NIE-trained ex-school teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in A–Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore. Mr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, IB, Express, N(A) and N(T).
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.
Fee for JC1/JC2 is $360 per month of 4 lessons.
Costs of a one-off trial class is $120. Trial class timings will be arranged based on my discretion and assessment of your child’s needs. Subsequently, should you decide to sign up, the remainder of the monthly fee will be charged, i.e. you sign up for JC1 in Jan, trial is $120, if after the trial you continue, pay the balance of $360-$120=$240.
MISC CHARGES: $30 ONE TIME OFF REGISTRATION FEE
STUDENTS WHO JOIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH, FIRST MONTLHY FEE WILL BE PRO RATED BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS LEFT IN THE MONTH, FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU JOIN IN JUNE WITH 2 LESSONS LEFT FOR Y4 CLASS, YOUR MONTHLY FEE WILL BE 360/4 X 2 = 180, MISC FEES STILL APPLY
NOTE: MATERIAL FEE IS CHARGED FOR ONLINE CLASSES, MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU BY SCANNED PDF, PARENTS CAN ARRANGE TO SELF COLLECT THE PHYSICAL MATERIALS IF NEEDED
NOTE: ONLINE CLASSES ARE SAME PRICING AS PHYSICAL CLASSES, WE PROVIDE THE SAME QUALITY EDUCATION IN SMALL SIZED CLASSROOMS BE IT ONLINE OR PHYSICAL
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 90065997.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 90065997.