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Ok, a parent has asked me abt PSLE Math intensive revision during the Sep hols. Due to my busy schedule, I can only conduct it from 2pm to 4pm, Mon (Sep 9) to Thurs (Sep 12) at Bukit Batok Central Blk 627, near West Mall and Bukit Batok MRT station. Since it is only 8 hrs, I will only cover the heuristics used to solve difficult problem sums, as a last-minute revision of such concepts.
Each 2 hr session is $30. So total fees for four days is $120. Due to limited places (max eight students), confirmation of registration is by advance payment. To register, send an sms to my hp no: 97860411.
This course is personally taught by me, with a focus on thinking skills and metacognition. Please share this post with people who may be interested. Thank you!
Rgds,
Ilyasa,
Principal Tutor, Singapore Learner, Ex-sch teacher, M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc.
You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/
Reflections on PSLE Math Intensive Revision recently held at Concept Learning
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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S4 Pure Physics O-Level Intensive Revision beginning 6 April 2013
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From my experience as a Physics teacher and tutor, Sec 4 students need a systematic way of revising their Sec 3 Physics topics for their SA1 or first Prelim exam. Thus I will be conducting the following 3-hr workshops at my home centre for Sec 4 Physics students (for registration, sms or call 97860411):
Level/Subject: S4 Pure Physics
Day/Time: Saturdays, 4 pm to 7 pm ( 3hrs)
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 April
Topics: 6 Apr – Measurement & Kinematics; 13 Apr – Forces, Mass, Weight & Density; 20 Apr – Moments, Energy, Work & Power; 27 Apr – Pressure.
Target Group: This series of revision workshops is suitable for low to medium ability Sec 4 or Sec 3 Physics students who need to revise their Physics in a systematic and effective way.
Focus: Conceptual Understanding, Solving Challenging or Tricky Physics Problems, Exam-Answering Techniques.
Format: Lecture + Worksheets + Discussions
Fees: $360 for whole revision package (inclusive of refreshments and materials)
Class Size: 2 to 8 students.
Tutor: 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)
A former secondary school Physics teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level (H2/H1) Physics and (H2/H1) Mathematics for more than 7 years, as well as ‘O’ Level Physics, Additional Math, Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 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.
To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411.
Sec 4 Physics, A. Maths One-to-One Tuition
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Objective: Intensive Revision or Crash Course for O-Levels 2013
Focus: Understanding Key Concepts, Problem-Solving Techniques, Difficult Topics
DETAILS:
Available Time Slots:
Mon 4pm – 7pm
Thur 1.30pm – 4.30pm, 8pm – 10pm
Fri 6pm – 8pm
Sat 9am – 11am
Investment Amt: $80 per hr
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor (8 years) of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics.
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Average Class Size: 2-6 students
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H2 / H1 Economics One-to-One Tuition
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Objective: Intensive Revision or Crash Course for A-Levels or Promos 2013
Focus: Understanding Key Concepts, Essay Writing Skills, Answering Skills & Techniques for Case Studies.
DETAILS:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640
Investment Amt: $100 per hr
Available Time Slots: Mon 4 pm – 7 pm; Thur 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm.
Tutor(s):
Mr Jay Lim, Masters of International Management, experienced full-time tutor
Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor (8 years) of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics.
For appointment, call or sms to 97860411. Thank you.
General Paper One-to-One Tuition
Objective: Intensive Revision or Crash Course for A-Levels or Promos 2013
Focus: Essay Writing Skills, Answering Skills & Techniques for Paper 2.
DETAILS:
Investment Amt: $100 per hr
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central
Available Time Slots: Sun 9 am – 11 am.
Tutor: Experienced, committed tutor / current JC GP teacher with 11 yrs’ experience. Website: http://generalpaperlessons.wordpress.com/
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Sec 4 Pure Physics Intensive Revision for O-Level @ Bt Batok by qualified and exp. tutor
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If you need Topical Intensive Revision for Pure Physics for the coming O-Levels, the following programme is suitable for you:
Day/Time: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 pm to 7.30 pm (each slot is a different topic according to the Physics syllabus)
Start Date: Monday, 27 August.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central.
Class size: 2 to 5 students.
Investment amt: $50 per session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sec teacher (3 years); full-time tutor of O and A Level Math and Physics (8 years). To see his detailed resume, click here.
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NEW! – JUNE HOLIDAY PSLE INTENSIVE COACHING …
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Sec 4 Physics, Chemistry, Math revision classes …
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New Sec 4 Combined Science (Physics) revision class starting Sunday 27 May …
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Sec 4 Combined Science (Physics): (Investment amt: $150 per mth).
Sun 11.30 – 1.00pm; Course Code: s4csphysun1130. (3 vacancies)
To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411, indicating the Student Name and the Course Code.
If the days and/or time slots above are not convenient for you, we can open a new class for you if you have two other students that are also willing to join the class. For further details or clarification, feel free to contact our Principal Tutor, Mr Ilyasa, at 97860411. Thank you.