I was trying to motivate my year 4 IP students yesterday by telling them to work smart, not to get too stressed out and that the most important thing was to get to year 5. But they told me it was not enough to just get into year 5.
For example, they must get at least a C5 in their year 4 chemistry to be allowed to do H2 chemistry in year 5. Now that is quite a challenge, for students in a top school to get at least a C5 in their own INTERNAL exam. Getting at least a B3 in the O-Level exams is much easier than getting a C5 in an exam paper set by a top school, believe me.
I’ve said this before and I will say it again: Students in IP schools have to work much harder just to be allowed to do the same subjects in JC as the non-IP students, and many don’t make it. Students in top O-Level schools have to work much harder in school than their neighbourhood counterparts just to be allowed to do the same pure subjects for the O-Levels, and even end up with the same grades because students from these popular schools are OVER-TRAINING for the O-Levels and just like the IP school students, end up being demoralised.
Thus as parents, be careful where you want your child to be. PSLE results are a poor predictor of performance in secondary school and in JC. You must know your child well enough when selecting a secondary school. Don’t just go for brand name schools, no matter how tempting it looks. Be aware that top schools would rather RETAIN your child in the current year of study or even ask your child to LEAVE THE SCHOOL than to promote your child and take the risk of having their national exam results adversely affected.
Short-term ad hoc Math or Physics coaching for Aug to Oct 2014.
My experiment with ad hoc tuition in June was very successful, with many students of different levels, streams and abilities turning up in separate sessions to clarify their doubts in certain concepts or topics. Since exams are coming and some of you are too busy to attend weekly tuition, I will allocate a few slots a week for individual consultation and coaching in selected subjects. If you are still struggling with some subjects or topics, I would encourage you to set aside time these last few pre-exam weeks to consult a qualified and experienced tutor to improve your grades for your prelims and final exams.
If you need solid coaching in Pri, Sec or JC Math, or Sec or JC Physics, don’t hesitate to contact me at 97860411 and I’ll work out an arrangement for you. You may opt for individual tuition or in small groups of 2 to 4 students from the same class or school. Fees vary depending on the level and number of students, and whether it is on a weekday or a weekend. Students have to come to my centre.
My still available slots (as at 6 Aug 2014) for ad hoc tuition are as follows:
Mondays: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Fridays: 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm; Mon to Thurs: 9.00 pm – 10.30 pm; Saturdays: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm; Sundays: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm.
If you are a repeat or private student or a home schooler you may also come for consultations in the mornings.
If you need coaching in Sec or JC Chemistry, sessions can also be arranged with our Chemistry tutor.
If you have any queries, you may also call or sms to 97860411, or send an email to principal@singaporelearner.com.
If you are serious about improving your Math, Physics or Chemistry, hope to hear from you soon.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
A short summary of my background:
A former MOE school teacher, Mr Ilyasa 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, 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.
Ad hoc tuition seems quite popular
I’ve been quite surprised by the response to my offer of ad hoc tuition for math and physics. This is the first year I’m allowing it and I had expected, the bulk of the calls were from parents of students in the integrated programme.
There may be a few reasons for this. First, IP students may be too busy to commit to regular weekly tuition. Second, they can’t fit in anywhere else as most learning centres only cater to mainstream students. Finally, IP students are generally academically bright and only need coaching in certain topics.
The IP students so far who have made multiple bookings to consult me are from NJC, HCI, NYGH and RGS. I did ask them or their parents on what they look out for when choosing a tutor: (1) travelling distance, (2) experience in teaching IP students, (3) ability to teach at JC level, (4) reasonable fees.
The non-IP students who have booked multiple slots tend to be those who did very badly in their recent MYEs and their parents wish them to revise all their fundamentals. That, I must say, is a wise decision, especially for sec 1 or sec 2 students who have done badly in their math exams.
If you need to consult me about IP tuition for Math, Physics or Chemistry, pls contact me @ 97860411. Alternatively, you can contact Mr Pang @ 90065997.
Ilyasa
To find more about IP Tuition, please click on the following:
O-Level Pure Physics Crash Course / Intensive Revision June 2014
Dates: 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 27/6, 4 Fridays.
Time: 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. (It 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)
Fee: $320
Max. no. of students: 8. (vacancies as at 30 May: 8)
Who should attend: (1) O-level Physics students; (2) IP Physics students
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (ex-sch teacher, M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc).
A former MOE school teacher, Mr Ilyasa 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, 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><PP> to 97860411.
Tuition for INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) students …
Please click on INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) for more updated info. Thank you!
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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.
Join our JC PHYSICS LEARN AHEAD PROGRAMME!
JC2 H1 Physics: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 12 Jan); Code: J2P1.
JC2 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 12 Jan); Code: J2P2.
JC1 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 9 Feb); Code: J1P1.
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The Tutor:
Mr Ilyasa: A former MOE school teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level (H2/H1) Physics and (H2/H1) Mathematics for more than 7 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Merit from the National University of Singapore, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, and a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree also from the NIE, Singapore.
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Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. 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.
List of ‘Top’ Secondary Schools (2013) in Singapore by Cut-Off PSLE aggregate score (2012)
| Name of School | COP 2013 | Highest Score |
| NANYANG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | 265 | 280 |
| RAFFLES INSTITUTION | 263 | 284 |
| RAFFLES GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 263 | 280 |
| HWA CHONG INSTITUTION | 261 | 277 |
| NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE | 259 | 272 |
| RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 256 | 282 |
| DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 256 | 278 |
| CHIJ ST. NICHOLAS GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 253 | 275 |
| METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 252 | 267 |
| CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL | 251 | 272 |
| TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE | 251 | 270 |
| SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 251 | 260 |
| ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT) | 249 | 261 |
| CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 249 | 261 |
| BUKIT PANJANG GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL | 246 | 274 |
| VICTORIA SCHOOL | 246 | 268 |
| ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL | 246 | 265 |
| NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL | 245 | 265 |
| ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION | 245 | 262 |
| CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 244 | 269 |
| CHIJ SECONDARY (TOA PAYOH) | 243 | 251 |
| ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL | 242 | 262 |
| ST. MARGARET’S SECONDARY SCHOOL | 241 | 251 |
| NAN CHIAU HIGH SCHOOL | 240 | 266 |
| CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (MAIN) | 239 | 258 |
| FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 239 | 251 |
| COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL | 238 | 251 |
| SWISS COTTAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 237 | 256 |
| TANJONG KATONG GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 236 | 271 |
Related links:
O-LEVEL | SEC | PHYSICS TUITION
O-LEVEL | SEC | A. MATH TUITION
O-LEVEL | SEC 1-4 | MATH TUITION
O-LEVEL | SEC | CHEMISTRY TUITION
O-LEVEL | SEC 1-4 | ENGLISH TUITION
O-LEVEL | SEC 1-4 | MALAY LANGUAGE TUITION
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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.
JC / A-LEVEL HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in December 2013
For our latest timetable, click here => 
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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.