Start Date: SUNDAY 19 NOV
Time: 9.00 am – 10.45 am, every Sunday from 19 Nov to 10 Dec 2017 (4 sessions)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topic to be covered: ELECTRIC FIELDS & CURRENT
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $320 per student for 4 lessons. (min of 2 students to start)
Note: For 1-1, it is $640.
To register, sms <Student Name><J2H1PHY> to 97860411 or 98530744
SEC 1 MATH RELEARNING PROGRAM (NOV-DEC)
Sec 2 is a crucial year. That is the time when your subject combinations for Sec 3 are decided. Doing well for this year is of utmost importance.
What if you have struggled in Math in Sec 1 ? Fret not. Nov and Dec are enough for you to relearn the concepts, strengthen your foundations and be prepared for Sec 2 Math.
Start Date: Saturday 11 NOV 2017
Time: 1.00 pm – 2.45 pm, from 11 Nov to 9 Dec 2017 (5 sessions)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current sec1 students who wish to revise their Sec1 Math. Students who attend this class are reminded to bring their graphing tools such as eraser, ruler, and 2B pencil.
Fee: $250 per student for 5 lessons.
Topics:
- Integers and Rational Numbers
- Linear Equations 1
- Linear Equations 2
- Ratio, Rate and Speed
- Volume and Surface Area
Background of Tutor:
Mr Pang has been coaching students in Primary as well as Secondary English, Science and Mathematics for more than 4 years. An alumnus of RVHS, he understands about the struggles of students who are in IP or SAP schools. Mr Pang is a caring and effective tutor whose students do very well in tests and exams. Innovative and well spoken, Mr Pang believes in interaction or feedback with students and parents alike in order to achieve their desired results.
To register, sms <Student Name><S1RELEARN><BB> to 98530744 or 97860411.
For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 90065997.
Year4 IP (2023) Physics Headstart Program
Start Date: OCT 2022
Time: 4.15 pm-5.45 pm every Saturday.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topics to be covered: Electricity and Electromagnetism
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current Y3 IP students who wish to learn introductory Physics topics so as to be better prepared for Y4 Physics.
Course Outline (dates subject to change):
24/11: Static Electricity (E-Field)
1/12: Current Electricity ( Charge and Current, application of Ohm’s law)
8/12: D.C Circuits I ( Finding effective resistance in complex circuits, p.d vs emf)
15/12: D.C Circuits II (Potential Divider Principle)
22/12: Magnetism V.S Electromagnetism (force, current and direction, Fleming’s left and right hand rule)
29/12: Electromagnetic Induction ( CRO and Transformers)
Background of Tutor:
Mr Y.S Pang, NUS B.Eng (Hons), RVHS (IP) Class of 2011, IP Math and Science tutor for over 6 years
To register, message <Student Name><S4IP-PHY-BB> to 90065997.
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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.
GENERAL PAPER JUNE HOLIDAYS PROGRAMME
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:
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A) FOUNDATION BUILDING SYSTEM (suitable for students with grades below C)
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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
Sec 4 (2024) Additional Math Head Start Program
Start Date: Monday 6 Nov 2023
Dates: 6/11, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12 (Total 5 lessons, 7.5 hrs)
Time Slot: Monday, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topics to be covered: TRIGONOMETRY & DIFFERENTIATION
Fee: $300 for all 5 lessons (can make-up if absence is informed at least 3 days in advance)
Registration fee: $30.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current Sec 3 students who wish to learn S4 A.Math so as to be better prepared for their O-level exams. Year 3 IP students are welcome to join.
Course Outline:
- Further Trigo Part 1
- Further Trigo Part 2
- Intro to Differentiation, Basic Rule.
- Power Rule
- Product Rule
Background of Tutor:
The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching A.Math and JC Math for more than 10 years.
To register, sms <Student Name><S4AMHS> to 97860411 and pay the registration fee of $30 via Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.
For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 97860411.
If instead you need private 1-1 REVISION or RELEARNING of Sec 3 (2023) A.math topics, kindly message the tutor directly at 97860411, or click below to find out more:
SEC 3 A. MATH TOPICAL RELEARNING (Nov-Dec 2023)
TUITION CLASSES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 87762711.
PSLE ENGLISH JUNE HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
The PSLE English June Holiday Intensive Revision is a 3-day intensive revision programme conducted during the upcoming June school holidays to prepare P6 pupils for the 2015 PSLE English Examination.
Level/Subject: P6 ENGLISH
Dates: Tue 23/6, Thur 25/6, and Fri 26/6 (three 3 hr sessions)
Time: 2.30 pm – 5.30 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)
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- Revision of IMPORTANT GRAMMAR RULES and ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY in order to excel in doing Vocabulary Cloze, Grammar Cloze, Editing and Comprehension Cloze.
- Reinforcement of Skills needed to answer open-ended questions such as Synthesis & Transformation and Open-ended Comprehension.
- Revision of Critical & Creative Writing Skills to excel in Situational and Continuous Writing, as well Ideas Generation in preparation for a composition exam.
- Review and Practice of Oral and Listening Skills.
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $180 (inclusive of materials & refreshments)
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P6ENGLISHJUN> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
P3 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT
The P3 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT is a 4-day (each day 1.5 hrs) programme conducted during the June school holidays to introduce P3 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P3 Math questions. As some of these P3 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in P5 or in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students in their later primary years.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P3 MATH OLYMPIAD
Dates: Tue 2/6, Wed 3/6, Thur 4/6, and Fri 5/6 (four 1.5 hr sessions)
Time: Mornings 9.15 am – 10.45 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.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $120
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P3MOLYMPJUN> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
MASTERING ALGEBRA March Holiday Workshop
You’ll never begin to be good in Math at the secondary level and beyond until you have mastered THREE fundamental topics: Arithmetic of Negative Numbers, Indices and Algebra. Even students who had obtained A or A* in PSLE Math find themselves doing badly in Math at the upper secondary level if they have not perfected their skills in handling these three topics while in Sec 1 or Sec 2. This course is intended to help such students.
Level/Subject: Secondary Arithmetic, Indices & Algebra
Dates: Mon 16/3, Tue 17/3, and Wed 18/3 (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.
Who should attend:
(1) Sec 1 and Sec 2 students who wish to learn all the Algebraic skills in advance;
(2) Sec 3 to JC2 as well as Polytechnic students who have been getting low scores for Math exams largely due to poor handling of algebraic expressions.
Topics:
(1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Negative Numbers; (2) Addition and subtraction of Algebraic expressions; (3) Indices; (4) Multiplication and division of Algebraic expressions; (5) Simplifying Algebraic fractions; (6) Expansion of Algebraic Expressions; (7) Factorising Algebraic expressions; (8) Solving linear and fractional Algebraic equations; (9) Changing the subject of a formula; (10) Solving simultaneous linear equations, (11) Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorisation, Completing the Square, and Quadratic Formula. (12) Solving problems involving quadratic equations.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: Only $240 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> , <ALGEBRAMAR> TO 97860411.
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
SEC 3 A. MATH HOLIDAY REVISION STARTS ON 1 DEC (4 DAYS)
This 4-day workshop is for current Sec 3 students who did not perform well in their recent end-of-year exams. Such students would need to re-visit and master their Sec 3 work before going on to face a tough Sec 4 year.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <S3AM> TO 97860411.
Level/Subject: SEC 3 ADDITIONAL MATH
Dates: Mon 1/12, Tue 2/12, Wed 3/12, and Thu 4/12 (four 2 hr sessions)
Time: 11.00 am – 1.00 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.
Topics: (1) Sum & Product of Roots, (2) Discriminant & Nature of Roots, (3) Quadratic Inequalities, (4) Surds & Indices, (5) Modulus Functions, (6) Binomial Theorem, (7) Logarithms.
Focus: Conceptual Understanding
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: Only $240 for all 4 sessions.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa
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> , <S3AM> TO 97860411.