Posted in General Paper

Our JC2 GENERAL PAPER weekly tuition starts on Sat, 11 Jan 2014

JC2 General Paper:      Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2G1.

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.

Posted in H1 Economics, H2 Economics

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 .

Posted in A-Level, H2 Math, Headstart Classes

Reflections on my JC1 H2 Math headstart class this afternoon

I was quite excited to start the lesson, as I had not seen some of my ex-Sec4 tutees since the O-level exams started. It’s amazing that they even want to come for this jc1 h2 math lesson, as O-level results will only be out around 13 Jan 2014. But they understood my rationale for conducting this headstart class – it’s not really a headstart class; it’s actually a catch-up class as many of their IP peers have already learnt today’s topic – the Binomial Series.

I began by making them recall something more familiar, the Binomial Theorem, and proceeded to show them the difference between the two. A few times during the 2 hrs they lamented how their brains have become rusty since the end of the O-level exams. It’s obvious when they started asking me “what to do” with the expression |x| < 1.

It took about 1 hour before the mathematical part of their brains began to awaken, and then they were able to solve a H2 math question at least halfway. Now at least they are proud that they are able to solve a JC math question before entering a JC.

For the next lesson on 22nd Dec I’ll be covering Permutations & Combinations, another topic that most IP students have learnt. Then they asked me about Jan – will I be waiting for their O-level results to be released before resuming this J1 h2 math class? We discussed this a bit and we agreed that we shall not wait. This because even after receiving their O-level results they have at least one week of orientation, and it will be almost Feb before formal lessons actually start. As the h2 syllabus is heavy, it would be unwise to start learning later.

Posted in A-Level, H2 Math, Holiday Classes

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

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.

Posted in A-Level, Exam Papers

Suggested Answers to 2013 A Level H2 Math 9740 Paper 2

 

NEW!  H2 MATH TOPICAL CRASH COURSE (Sign Up Now!)

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The above solutions had been worked out by Mr Teng.

Errata:

For qn 3(I) line 7, the denominator of the third derivative of f(x) should be of power 4 instead of 2.

For qn 4(I), was some scanning error. The answer is 40.4.

For qn11(III), I made a terrible mistake and forgot the third case for which exactly three letters same AND two digits same. The permutation for that will be (26×9).

11(iv) I made the mistake of double counting and arranged after using the permute function. The following is the full solutions

Case 1: Exactly one vowel and 2 different consonants and exactly one even digit

(5C1)(21C2)(3!)(4C1)(5C1)(2!) =252000

Case 2: Exactly one vowel and 2 same consonants and exactly one even digit

(5C1)(21C1)(3!/2!)(4C1)(5C1)(2!)=12600

P(exactly one vowel & exactly one even digit) = (252000+12600)/(26^3*9^2) = 0.186 (3SF)

Disclaimer: We welcome fair comments and discussion. The answers were rushed out and done while Mr Teng was in between classes too. So there are errors definitely, so many thanks for all who point them out. 🙂

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Posted in A-Level, Exam Papers

Suggested Answers to 2013 A Level H2 Math 9740 Paper 1 (11 Nov)

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Note: The above answers had been hurriedly worked out by Mr Teng, our H2 Math tutor.

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Errata: question 7(iii)
This question is really confusing due to the word “before”. However, after much discussions, Mr Teng concludes that he is wrong. The answer should be n=12. If you put the emphasis on how many MUST be cut off, 12 will be the correct answer. If you’re my student, you will know that my English is terrible. Haha.

Question 6(iii)) should λ = 8μ/7.

Question 9(iii) due to the lousy app should be 24n.

Disclaimer: Question 3
The line y=1 was drawn as part of my solution to (ii). So long as the diagram is clearly labeled, there should be no issues.

Any more issues, please let me know. Lastly, big thank-you to all the j1 and j2s who helped me clarify and explain the English behind the statement. And do watch out this space for P2!

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(1) What to do if your A-level results are bad …

(2) A-Level Results: What to do if you get BAD or DEAD, i.e., the ‘middle class’

(3) Beware the critical years in math education …

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Posted in A-Level, H1 Economics, H1 Physics, H2 Economics, H2 Math

JC / IP / A-LEVEL CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2015

2015 TIMETABLE OF COURSES:

A-LEVEL | JC | MATH TUITION

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

TUITION FEES

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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.

 

 

Posted in A-Level, H1 Economics, H1 Physics, H2 Economics, H2 Math

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.

Posted in Recommended Books

Recommended Books for ‘A’ Level Physics & Math

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JC Math

For students to master each topic in JC Math, I would recommend the following series of books:

1. Power Maths H1 & H2

Publisher: Tavern learning Centre; Author: P K Lim

It comes in four Volumes. Volume 1 provides notes and examples for Sequences & Series, Functions & Graphs and Calculus. Volume 2 provides notes and examples for Vectors, Complex Numbers and Statistics. Volumes 3 and 4 provide a variety of difficult questions and worked solutions for all six topics.

How to use these books?

Use Volumes 1 and 2 to learn the theories of each topic and analyse the examples to understand and remember how different types of problems are solved.

Use Volumes 3 and 4 to either learn new techniques (if you don’t have much time left to study for exams) or to do self-practice. For the latter, cover the solutions when you attempt to answer the questions and after that mark your own solutions by comparing them with the model answers. If your answers are incorrect, seek to understand where, how and why you got them wrong.

If you often find yourself not understanding some parts of the model answers, then, yes, you’d probably need to consult a tutor. But you can first try asking your school teachers or friends first.

 JC Physics

For students to master each topic in JC Physics, I would recommend the following series of books:

1. Sears & Zemansky’s College Physics

Publisher: Pearson International Edition; Authors: Hugh D. Young, Robert M. Geller

This is a comprehensive reference book for A-level Physics. It is very informative but some of the worked examples are difficult to understand. But it is a must-have book for those of you who are very passionate about physics.

2. College Physics

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning; Author: Vuille, Serway

This book has worked examples that are easier to understand. It is also written in a simpler style which makes learning easier. A good reference book for JC Physics students to have.

3. Physics A Level Complete Yearly Solutions

Publisher: Themis Publishing; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes

This book is good because of the examiners’ reports included in it. Students should read the examiners’ comments to know what is expected of them in answering A-Level Physics questions.

4. GCE ‘A’ Level Physics (Worked Solutions)(Classified Topic by Topic)

Publisher: Dyna Publisher Pte Ltd; Author: Phang Yu Hon

The answers to past A-Level questions provided in this book is generally better than those in other books; more comprehensive and more accurate. It is also excellent for providing answers to selected H3 Physics questions.

5. Physics A Level Challenging Drill Questions for H1. H2 (questions from top JCs)

Publisher: Cosmic Services; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes

If students complete most of the questions in this book and mark their answers using the separate answer book, they will almost certainly get an ‘A’ for their A-level Physics.

6. Longman Advanced Level Physics

Publisher: Pearson Longman South Asia Pte Ltd; Author: Loo Kwok Wai

This book is actually a collection of A-Level Physics notes. It is good for beginning to intermediate level physics students as its many worked examples are gradual and easy to understand. Ideal for quick revision. Not comprehensive enough to be used as a reference text.


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