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Posted in A-Level, General Paper, Headstart Classes, Holiday Classes

Head Start for GP

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There is now a shift to more self-directed learning as we strive to nurture the analytical mind of all our pre-University candidates. Needless to say, this is but one of many challenges the JC student has to undertake. Add onto that the often-times daunting school commitments and activities, students find themselves having to prioritize. This is never a good thing when every subject counts in a syllabus so dense and rigorous that it almost feels crafted to leave as many students behind as it seeks to identify those that will excel.
It is with this in mind that we here at SG Learner have formulated a specific series of programmes to aid students in getting a buffered beginning to the next phase of their academic career. General Paper is a subject many struggle with, and much of that is attributed to not having a solid foundation on which to build upon.
The GP Headstart Programme will introduce the essentials and philosophy of the subject that many schools here spend little time focusing on. We aim to build a student’s confidence and ability in the subject right from the beginning- something vital to eventual mastery for the major exams and assessments.

Four Sundays 29 Nov 2021 to 20 Dec 2021

11am to 1230pm via zoom

$300 for 4 sessions.

$30 registration fee for new students.

Call 65694897 or whatsapp 9786 0411 to enquire or register.

 

Posted in A-Level, EDUCATIONAL ADVICE, Holiday Classes, Intensive Revision

A-LEVEL GENERAL PAPER CRASH COURSE (SEPTEMBER)

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Course Outline:

This programme aims to lay/fine-tune the foundations of the subject so that the student is able to feel comfortable and confident in attempting both essay and comprehension papers. It will also provide students with the necessary tools to continuously build upon these skill-sets beyond the duration of the workshop.

Topics to be covered:
a) Essay Writing techniques
b) Comprehension mastery
c) Content revision

Focus:
(i) Critical thinking frameworks. How to brainstorm effectively
(ii) Effective essay structure/formats
(iii) Various comprehension question types, including “how to score for the AQ”
(iv) Streamlining content memorization and focusing more on application of knowledge

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

DATE: 3 September (Mon) to 5 Sep (Wed) 2018

TIME: 12.45 PM – 3.45 PM (Monday to Wednesday)     

Fees: $540 (10% discount if sign up with a friend. Only $486 each for both of you) 

Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Target Group: Current JC2/ Year 6 IP students who wish to better prepare for the GP Paper in their A Level year

Background of Tutor:
The tutor is an NUS graduate (Bachelors Degree with Merit), with a decade of teaching experience in a Junior College, and over 15 years of providing consultation in all domains revolving around linguistics and analytics.

To register, SMS to <STUDENT NAME>, <GPCC>,<BB> to 98530744 / 97860411

For any queries, kindly call or SMS to 98530744 / 97860411

Posted in A-Level, Crash Course, EDUCATIONAL ADVICE, General Paper, Group Tuition, Holiday Classes, Intensive Revision, Junior College

GENERAL PAPER (GP) INTENSIVE RELEARNING & REVISION JUNE 2018

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“A good teacher is one that makes himself/herself less necessary”

Course Outline:
This programme aims to lay/fine-tune the foundations of the subject so that the student is able to feel comfortable and confident in attempting both essay and comprehension papers. It will also provide students with the necessary tools to continuously build upon these skill-sets beyond the duration of the workshop.

Topics to be covered:

a) Essay Writing techniques

b) Comprehension mastery

c) Content revision

Focus:

(i)  Critical thinking frameworks. How to brainstorm effectively
(ii)  Effective essay structure/formats
(iii) Various comprehension question types, including “how to score for the AQ”
(iv) Streamlining content memorization and focusing more on application of knowledge

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

DATE: 11 June (Mon) to 13 Jun (Wed) 2018

TIME: 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM

Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Target Group: Current JC2/ Year 6 IP students who wish to better prepare for the GP Paper in their A Level year

Background of Tutor:

The tutor is an NUS graduate (Bachelors Degree with Merit), with a decade of teaching experience in a Junior College, and over 15 years of providing consultation in all domains revolving around linguistics and analytics.

To register, sms <Student Name><J2GPJUNE> to 98530744 / 97860411.

For any queries, kindly call or SMS to 98530744 / 97860411.

 

Posted in A-Level, General Paper

A-Level (2019) JC2 Head Start General Paper (GP)

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FOR ALL J2 Students, the coming holiday is a great opportunity to strengthen your knowledge on GP and get a head-start in preparation for 2019. GP is an important subject not to be neglected, especially for students who are aiming for the top few courses in University.

What is General Paper?

General Paper is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects, and ironically so because it requires the most understanding in order to do well.

Here are 5 common misconceptions General Paper (GP) debunked:

  1. My English grade was not good, therefore I will struggle at GP.

DEFINITELY NOT! GP is not about how well you write, but more about what you write. This means that your ideas and thoughts are far more important.

2. GP requires me to read a lot

Whilst this is partially true, it isn’t as hellish as most students make it out to be. Having a lot of content knowledge is pointless if you have no idea how to use it.  AAPPLICATIONof that knowledge is everything.

3. Like English, I don’t really have to study for GP. I either have it or I don’t.

False! GP is a lot about skills and techniques, which can definitely be practiced under the right supervision. Essays are not free-response, hence there are helpful structures that can be learned and applied.

4. Reading model essays will improve my GP grade.

Not as much as you may think. Many different schools idealise different types of essay styles. What this means is that there is no one best way of writing. Having said that, there are specific techniques that can be used by students to cover their weaknesses, and highlight their strengths.

5. GP is not as important a subject as compared to Maths and Science

This is the biggest misconception of them all, and most students realize this too late, by which time there is little that can be done. GP equips you with a set of soft-skills that are the most versatile and flexible, that can be used for a wide variety of professions. Any job that requires problem solving will rely on a student with strong GP skills.

So why do a Headstart programme?

General Paper is statistically the subject students struggle with the most. Not because it is difficult, but rather because students neglect it till it’s too late. By starting early, you will be able to establish a strong foundation that will allow you to begin thinking of the issues in a much more in-depth level at a much quicker rate.  Also, GP is perhaps the one subject where consistency is key, and you cannot cram your learning. So a Headstart Programme is even more crucial. So come and join me and set yourself up for success!

Sherman, GP tutor, Singapore Learner

Class A: 26/11 – 28/11, 2pm – 5pm

Class B: 3/12 – 5/12, 2pm – 5pm

Class C: 10/12 – 12/12, 10am – 1pm

(Choose any one of the above)

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Fee: $540 per student for 3 lessons.

Background of Tutor:

The tutor is an NUS graduate (Bachelors Degree with Merit), currently teaching in a Junior College, with a decade of experience, and over 15 years of providing consultation to all domains revolving around linguistics and analytics.

To register, sms <Student Name><JC2GPHS>,<DATE> to 98530744 or 97860411.

For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 91088581.

 

Posted in A-Level, General Paper, Junior College

GENERAL PAPER JUNE HOLIDAYS PROGRAMME

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General Paper Programme Outline

This is an intensive system designed to equip you with the essential tools needed.

Duration: 3 sessions (3hours each)

Course Levels available:

  1. A) FOUNDATION BUILDING SYSTEM (suitable for students with grades below C)

  2. B) FINE-TUNING SYSTEM (suitable for students with grades C and above. This course will skip fundamental work and zero-in on precision writing techniques)

*note: Course fees are identical for both programmes. Choose the one that best suits your immediate needs and circumstances.

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Overview of primary Components:

1)    Essay writing techniques- Question choice & analysis, essay structures, formulating arguments, conveying ideas in effective writing- there are essays, and then there are exam-essays.

2)    Comprehension skills- critical reading, question analysis, effective paraphrasing and AQ-mastery. Work-arounds and preparation before we even start reading the text is key!

3)    Content- Cut down on the need to memorize tons of facts and statistics. Solutions to content-generating that will save you hours each day!

 

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Workshop structure:

Session 1: Essay writing

Dates: (Course A- May 30th/June 13th, Course B: June 6/21st )

From planning to execution. Using time effectively to maximise the quality of your essay: a step-by-step guide on how to tackle any question in Paper 1. Materials include a 101-essential checklist for every student, sample essays/paragraphs, discussion of examination questions to cover a broad range of topics/areas of focus.

 

Session 2: Comprehension

Dates: (Course A: May 31st/June 14th, Course B: June 7th/22nd )

Critical reading and prepping effectively to ensure the most coverage of the passage, as well as systematic addressing of the various question types. Paraphrasing techniques and practices will also be the focus as this skill is of core importance to this paper, and one many students overlook. Finally, deciphering the AQ- how to maximise marks in a time-pressured window. Materials will include a handout covering various question types, sample/excerpts from a wide range of JC examination papers, as well as sample AQs from past year Cambridge papers.

 

Session 3: Content

Dates: (Course A: June 1st/15th, Course B: June 8th/23rd)

General knowledge is key to scoring well. But often times, it is not the volume, but rather the quality, and application. Content-manipulation/generation can often dramatically cut back on hours spent memorising facts and stats for the mere sake of doing so. Students will be shown, through a variety of methodologies (mind-maps, issue-linking, thinking structures etc) how to prepare for the subject efficiently. Realising that topics/modules should never be approached as separate entities also falls in-line with the changing trends of GP questions set by Cambridge, where essay questions are often multi-faceted.

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Course take-homes:

LET’S MAKE THINKING FUN AGAIN

Appreciation of GP beyond just a subject, but rather gaining a set of skills that can be applied throughout various aspects of life and academia. Debunking myths such as “the more I know, the better I’ll do”, and finally, re-discovering the passion for learning over the need for studying.

Attendees of the workshop will also gain unlimited access to my web-blog, which houses a repository of articles, sample essays/AQ responses, as well as revision essentials.

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About the tutor:

Mr Shermann is a graduate from NUS, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and History. He has 9 years of teaching experience in various Junior Colleges implementing his GP programmes, and over a decade of experience in private coaching. He specialises in General Paper and English Language, and has been credited with creating unique and functional approaches to effective writing. A fun and interactive teacher, sessions with Mr Shermann promise to be eye-opening and productive. Let’s get those grades you deserve, and let’s make learning fun again!

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Administrative matters:

1)    Sessions will be conducted over the June School Holidays.

2)    Sessions will be run once a week, from 2pm to 5pm (or any alternative time provided by Singapore Learner), from Tuesdays to Thursdays

3)    Fees are $150 per session, with a discount applied for every subsequent session. 2 sessions will be charged at $130 each, whilst signing up for all 3 sessions will be charged at $110 each only.

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

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <SESSION & COURSE NO> <DAY> TO 98530744/ 97860411

For enquries, kindly call 9108 8581

 

Posted in A-Level, General Paper

A-LEVEL | JC | GENERAL PAPER TUITION

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GP TUITION 2023

Our Master Tutor for GP is Mdm Lyn.

Background of tutor:

A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) graduate from the National University of Singapore, Mdm Lyn is an NIE-trained GP teacher who has more than 18 years’ experience teaching General Paper in a Junior College. An alumnus of RGS and NJC, Mdm Lyn is a highly competent, friendly and patient tutor whose students continue to meet up with her long after their A-Level exams.

Currently, Mdm Lyn conducts only 1-1 online GP lessons of duration 1 hour each.

One-time non-refundable Registration fee: $30

Monthly fee (four 1-hr lessons): $600

Availability: Whole year except 25 October to 15 November, and 15 December to 15 January.

CALL/MSG 65694897 OR 88765498

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Our General Paper Advisor’s comments on the 2014 GP Paper

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From Mdm Lyn:

Those who thought new media and social media concerns make a ‘hot’ topic, got our way – sort of. It turned out to be the topic of the passage in Paper 2.

The inequality question emerged yet again – this time with a narrower focus on workers’ rights.

The current affairs question helped those who heeded the reminder to, well, BE CURRENT.

The other reminder was THINK BIGGER / DEEPER. Those who chose the broad question about always getting what we want may have included :

– self-actualisation and other innate desires
– the need to consider the impact on our values & our treatment of others (e.g. Are their rights sacrificed ? Do our relationships suffer ? What or How much are we prepared to lose ?)
– the struggle to balance aspiration and other conflicting responsibilities
– the consideration of whether what we want is really good for us, or just a perception
– the good and bad of material pursuits

(All points have been rehearsed when we covered this : http://prezi.com/7kefucggtfhq/inside-insights-brainstorming-toolkit/ )

The marriage question rehearsed a very very familiar skill : what has changed over time

Marriage is a little tied to gender… And didn’t we talk about gender ?

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To read the rest of her comments and discussion with students, please visit her webpage:

http://h1generalpaper.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/gp-down-the-rest-to-go-and-guess-what-id-like-to-say/

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@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).

CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.

 

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Our HEADSTART programmes starting in NOVEMBER – REGISTER NOW!

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A-LEVEL | JC | GENERAL PAPER TUITION (starting Sun 9 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

A-LEVEL | JC | ECONOMICS TUITION (starting Sat 8 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

A-LEVEL | JC | PHYSICS TUITION (starting Sun 2 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

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Sec 4 (2015) Additional Math Headstart Tuition (starting Sun 2 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

Sec 4 (2015) Pure Physics Headstart Tuition (starting Sun 2 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

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P4-P6 MATH TUITION (starting Sat 15 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

P4-P6 SCIENCE TUITION (starting Sat 15 Nov – REGISTER NOW!)

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TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <SUBJECT CODE> TO 97860411

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Our JC1 Learn Ahead classes will most likely start in early Feb

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Although I’ve already received requests for JC1 Math, Physics, GP and Economics tuition classes to start as soon as possible, I think most likely we will start the classes in the first or 2nd week of Feb.

If you didn’t get A1 at O-level for the same subject you intend to take at A-level, I would encourage you to join our Learn Ahead Programme so that your academic life in your JC would be smoother.

For enquiries, kindly contact or SMS to 97860411. Thank you.

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

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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.