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REMINDER: SEC 1 & SEC 2 ALGEBRA WORKSHOPS 5 NOV TO 8 NOV

Posted on November 4, 2013 by admin

Consolidation workshops are for students who have performed poorly in their SA2 exams or in certain topics in their exams. These classes are intended for students to “consolidate” what they have learnt and re-learn if necessary. Such students are encouraged to attend these lessons before attending Headstart lessons.

Sec 1 Algebra: Tuesday, 5 Nov, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm; Code: S1MC1.

Sec 1 Algebra: Wednesday, 6 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S1MC2.

Sec 2 Algebra: Thursday, 7 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S2MC1.

Sec 2 Algebra: Friday, 8 Nov, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm; Code: S2MC2.

Consolidation classes for Sec 3 A. Math and Physics will be held from 11 Nov to 15 Nov. Details will be published on Tuesday, 5 Nov. Look out for it!

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

Fee: $60 for each 3 hr session.

Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc, Ex-MOE Teacher)

TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.

Sec Math

SEC 1 TO SEC 3 MATH & PHYSICS CONSOLIDATION WORKSHOPS

Posted on November 1, 2013November 11, 2013 by admin

Sec 1 Algebra: Tuesday, 5 Nov, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm; Code: S1MC1.

Sec 1 Algebra: Wednesday, 6 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S1MC2.

Sec 2 Algebra: Thursday, 7 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S2MC1.

Sec 2 Algebra: Friday, 8 Nov, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm; Code: S2MC2.

Consolidation classes for Sec 3 A. Math and Physics will be held from 11 Nov to 15 Nov. Details will be published on Tuesday, 5 Nov. Look out for it!

Administrative Matters:

Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central.

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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985.

Max Class Size: 6

Fee: $60 for each 3 hr session.

Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc, Ex-MOE Teacher)

TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.

Administrative

No lessons on 2nd and 3rd Nov.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin

Please note that there are no classes this weekend. If you wish to make enquiries please call 97860411 today before 6pm or on 5 Nov onwards. Thank you.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

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

JC / A-LEVEL HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in December 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013March 9, 2016 by admin

For our latest timetable, click here => =============================================================== ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):

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.

A. Math, Headstart Classes, Science (Physics), Sec Math, Sec Science

SECONDARY MATH & SCIENCE HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in November 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013March 9, 2016 by admin

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Note: The secondary levels shown below are 2014 levels. For example, S4 Math is for students who will be in Secondary 4 in 2014.

Sec 3 A. Math: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S3M1.

Sec 3 Physics: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3P1.

Sec 3 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3C1.

Sec 4 Math (NA): Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4MN.

Sec 4 Math: Every Monday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4M1.

Sec 4 A. Math: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 5); Code: S4M2.

Sec 4 A. Math: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4M3.

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

Sec 4 Physics: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 8); Code: S4P1.

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

Sec 4/5 Exp Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P3.

Sec 4 NA Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P4.

Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C1.

Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C2.

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: 8

Monthly fee for each subject or slot for S1/S2/S3/S4 is $150/150/180/180 respectively, 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.

Sec Math

ALGEBRA June Holiday Workshop (Sec 2 Level)

Posted on May 5, 2013March 2, 2016 by admin

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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):

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Level/Subject: Sec 2 Algebra

Days: 5th to 6th June (total 6 hrs)

Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Target Group: Suitable for: (1) Sec 2 to Sec 4 students who wish to revise and master intermediate-level algebra; (2) P6 students who wish to learn more about algebra to enhance their PSLE Math problem-solving skills; (3) Sec 1 students who wish to have a headstart in algebra.

Topics: (1) Expansion and factorisation of Algebraic expressions; (2) Simplifying and solving Algebraic Fractions and equations; (3) Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations.

Focus: Conceptual Understanding; Effective Problem-Solving

Format: Lecture + Worksheets + Discussions

Status: Registration has started. TO REGISTER, click here. YOU CAN ALSO SMS OR CALL 97860411

Fees: $120 ($100 if you register by 17 May)

Class Size: 2 to 6 students.

Tutor(s):

Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), Ex-RI/RJC; ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics. (h/p: 97860411)

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Sec Math

ALGEBRA June Holiday Workshop (Sec Level)

Posted on May 5, 2013March 2, 2016 by admin

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Level/Subject: Sec 1 Algebra

Days: 3rd to 4th June (total 6 hrs)

Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Target Group: Suitable for: (1) Sec 1 to Sec 4 students who wish to revise and master basic algebra; (2) P6 students who wish to learn more about algebra to enhance their PSLE Math problem-solving skills.

Topics: (1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Algebraic expressions; (2) Simplifying and factorising Algebraic expressions; (3) Solving linear and fractional Algebraic equations.

Focus: Conceptual Understanding

Format: Lecture + Worksheets + Discussions

Status: Registration has started. TO REGISTER, click here. YOU CAN ALSO SMS OR CALL 97860411

Fees: $120 ($100 if you register by 17 May)

Class Size: 2 to 6 students.

Tutor(s):

Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), Ex-RI/RJC; ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics. (h/p: 97860411)

TO REGISTER, click here. YOU CAN ALSO SMS OR CALL 97860411

Pri Math

Reflections on PSLE Math Intensive Revision recently held at Concept Learning

Posted on April 2, 2013February 26, 2016 by admin

I’ve been wanting to write abt this for some time. For the four days of the PSLE Math Intensive Revision we covered topics such as Remainder Concept, Constant Difference Concept, Internal Transfer Concept and so on, with each worksheet having questions of increasing difficulty involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios and percentages. For most of the questions, I showed more than one method of solving them, for eg., by using model drawings, units, or the branch method and so on.

So what did I discover from conducting the course? I’m surprised to learn from the students that schools do not cover all the methods I demonstrated, maybe due to a lack of time. And the students, who were abt medium to high ability in math, could solve difficult questions if the question involves only one concept or one method. If the question involves fractions, ratios, decimals and percentages all at the same time, or the question is best done using the branch method first followed by models drawing, then many of the students could not completely solve the problem.

How to overcome the above problem? Students need to understand that fractions, ratios, decimals and percentages all just different forms of the same proportion of quantities, and are thus easily convertible from one form to the other. But students must first understand each concept properly first; for example, what does it mean if the problem has the phrase “John has 25% percent more marbles than Alvin”? If a student is comfortable with using the ratio method to solve problems, but is unable to rewrite the above phrase in ratio form, then he may not be able to proceed with solving the rest of the problem.

Some questions involve more than one concept. For example, it contains a phrase such as “Alvin sold some marbles and gave 40% of the remainder to Susan and Eugene, with Susan getting 20 more marbles than Eugene.” A well-trained student would be able to use a number of methods to solve a difficult problem.

I’m also surprised that some students do not know how to check whether their answers are correct. Since most tough questions require students to work backwards to find some unknown starting quantity, then the student can verify the correctness of his answer by working “forward” with the now known starting quantity and try to obtain all the other quantities given in the question.

The key to solving PSLE math problems is to understand that either a quantity has remained unchanged, or is equal to another, or can be made equal to another. Then the different methods (models, units, branch etc) can be applied.

A very bright student once said to me – “Whether you draw models or use units or use algebra is not important. You must first understand the nature of the problem.”

Good luck.

Ilyasa.

Mr Ilyasa is the Principal Tutor at Concept Learning and Singapore Learner. He can be contacted at 97860411, or ilyasa@conceptlearning.sg.

* If you are medium or high ability student preparing for PSLE Math, you may want to attend my weekly workshop: Challenging PSLE Math Programme for Medium to High Ability Students. In this programme, I will also include P6 Math Olympiad problems that are relevant to the PSLE.

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Social Studies

S4 Social Studies Mar Holiday Workshop by Qualified & Experienced Teacher

Posted on March 16, 2013December 13, 2025 by admin

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(A) Enjoy up to 37.9% discount off the usual fee if you sign up in Nov or Dec!

(B) Get 3 O-level Science Practical lessons FOR FREE if you sign up for any Science tuition (theory in-centre) by 31st Jan 2026.

OTHER PROMOTIONS

We have been successfully tutoring secondary students in Math, Physics and Chemistry since 2007.

If your child is currently struggling in his/her math or science studies, we recommend 1-1 tuition as the best way for him/her to get back on track.

NEW: O-LEVEL MATH ONLINE REVISION SERIES ($100 per month only)

TRIAL LESSON (1.5 hours, in-centre or online)

Subjects Offered: MATH, A.MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, COMBINED SCIENCE (PHY-CHEM)

Available slots: To be negotiated.

Costs of a one-off 1.5-hr trial lesson for S1-S4 is $120 (1-1) or $90 (group). Trial class timings will be arranged based on our discretion and assessment of your child’s needs.

A trial lesson serves as a diagnostics for your child, by looking into his/her previous schoolwork, exam papers, as well as watching how they respond to the lecture and tutorial content.

If your child continues to sign up with us, the cost of the trial lesson will be deducted from your first month’s fee, thus making it a FREE TRIAL LESSON.

1-1 TUITION (Ideal for struggling students; | Maximum attention | In-centre or Online | Ideal for Nov-Feb period)

Subjects Offered: MATH, A.MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, COMBINED SCIENCE (PHY-CHEM)

Available slots: To be negotiated.

Fee per hour: $90 (usual) | $60 (Nov-Dec)

Registration fee: $50 (one-time, non-refundable)

For enquiries, CALL 65694897 [office] or Whatsapp to 88765498 [Admin].

DIFFERENTIATED GROUP TUITION (Proven effective tuition ideal for mentoring and consultations | Very small class size | Face-to-face lessons in centre | Available from Jan to Oct)

Subjects Offered: MATH, A.MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, COMBINED SCIENCE (PHY-CHEM)

Available slots:

Weekdays: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Sat, Sun: 10.00am – 11.30am

Fee per month (four 1.5h sessions, once a week): $360 (usual) | $240 (if start in Nov or Dec)

Fee per month (eight 1.5h sessions, twice a week): $580 (usual) | $360 (if start in Nov or Dec)

Registration fee: $50 (one-time, non-refundable)

For enquiries, CALL 65694897 [office] or Whatsapp to 88765498 [Admin].

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Mr Chong: Mr Chong graduated from Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School with an impressive PSLE score of 265 (Top 2% nationwide), achieving straight A/A* grades. He went on to Hwa Chong Institution, where he was a Bilingual Triple Science Scholar, before pursuing his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Faculty of Science. A passionate and dedicated educator, Mr Chong specialises in Mathematics and the Triple Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). Having experienced both the Integrated Programme (IP) and O-Level pathways, he is well-equipped to guide students from either stream with clarity and precision. Known for his tech-savvy teaching style, Mr Chong integrates modern tools and digital learning techniques to make lessons engaging and effective.

Ms Tang: Ms Tang graduated from NTU with a B.Eng in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. She has been teaching students in PSLE Math and Science since 2009. An effective and caring tutor, she uses analogies and diagrams to explain and classify things for easier memorization; identifying and correcting students’ misconceptions and assumptions, understanding what students are confused about, and helping them to see where they have gone wrong. Ms Tang has helped many students achieve their desired results.

Mr Ilyas: An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyas has been coaching students in O-Level & IP Chemistry, Physics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of Education. Mr Ilyas’ 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, and IB.

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A. Math, Pri Math, Sec Math

“Models (drawing of) destroyed my life.” – Sec 3 Math student

Posted on February 21, 2013February 24, 2016 by admin

I laughed when he said it. But it’s a significant statement by my Sec 3 Math student made two days ago. It’s something I’ve been warning parents and students about, in my earlier article Beware the Critical Years in Math.

This Sec 3 Math tutee is from a top government secondary school in the west. Being mathematically intelligent, he had found it easy to use models-drawing to solve PSLE Math problems. But he had a hard time coping with Algebra in Sec 1 and Sec 2, and it’s affecting both his Math and A. Math performance now. This situation is not unique to him.

The best years of learning by your brain is probably from the time you were born to just before your teenagehood. Singaporeans around my age or older were taught to use algebraic equations to solve math problems at the PSLE back then. I remember using simultaneous equations in 1984 to solve today’s “guess & check” problems in the PSLE. Thus our algebraic skills were good and it helped us, even those who didn’t do well at the PSLE, in doing O-Level and A-Level Math.

Algebra is SO important for Math at O-level and A-level, yet our dear MOE chooses not to introduce it for problem-solving in today’s PSLE. I still don’t understand why.

It is true that some young students may not be able to understand Algebra, due to it being very abstract. But it is also true that some young students are not visually or spatially intelligent enough to draw, cut and move rectangles to solve problems. For eg, what has rectangles got to do with mass or age? (you know, those problems involving age relationships between persons or mass relationships between objects). Using rectangles or boxes to represent age or mass is just as ridiculous or abstract as using letters such as ‘x’ and ‘y’ as in algebra.

The least the MOE should do is to allow the teaching of BOTH methods to solve problems. Since those boxes start appearing in P2 or P3, algebraic expressions should also be introduced at P2 or P3, algebraic expansion in P4, algebraic factorisation in P5, and algebraic equations in P6. Sec 1 students can straightaway start on algebraic fractions etc. Do we lose anything by introducing algebra earlier in our math curriculum?

I’m glad I started my Sec 1 Algebra course for post-PSLE students in Nov and Dec last year (see Sec 1 Algebra Headstart Holiday Enrichment Programme for post-PSLE students). I think students still don’t realise how ill-prepared they are for math in sec school and JC. I dare say that if you are weak in your S1 and S2 algebra, you don’t have to take Math anymore.

Good Luck.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

(M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc, ex-teacher, full-time tutor: 97860411)

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