I didn’t know there is such a grade as A1*. Does it exist only in RVHS? Anyway, today my S3 Math student Ryan told me he obtained that grade for his Term 1 Math. He had been doing well so far this year, but it wasn’t the case 2 years ago when he first came.
I’ve always said that IP students should not be doing badly in math in the first place, for the simple reason that most of them obtained A* for math at the PSLE. But many IP students DO perform poorly in math right from sec 1. When Ryan showed me his test answers back then, I could immediately tell what his problem was. So I gave him some diagnostic questions to confirm my suspicion about his weak areas. Continual coaching and many lessons later, his math became OK and now it is of a high standard.
But it takes two hands two clap. Ryan succeeded not only because he sought help early, but also because he has developed a learning disposition that is typical of eventual top students. So if you want to improve your grades, please do the following:
Always THINK about what you are doing. ASK QUESTIONS when something about what you are learning or solving doesn’t seem to fit in (i.e it causes a dissonance in you). READ A LOT so that your knowledge base is sound to begin with. Always REFLECT on your own learning, your solutions, and even your questions.
WHAT YOU ASK REFLECTS A LOT ABOUT YOU. That is why you must ask a lot of questions, so that your teacher or tutor knows what your problem is. Of course you might get some scolding along the way, but that is how you learn even more.
Happy Learning!
Ilyasa
SEC 3 – 4 Homeschooling Support Programme
This page is for students who will be doing our 2-year Science Practical Programme, from Sec 3 to Sec 4, typically for homeschoolers or students who have left secondary school at Sec 2.
Practical Schedule:
Every Monday and Tuesday (except public hols), 10 am-12 pm. One subject per week. Physics, Chemistry and Biology will be done in 3 consecutive Tuesdays and the cycle repeats. First lesson (Physics) starts on 1o Jan 2022. REGISTER NOW.
One-time Registration Fee: $30
Fee per session: $120 (must be paid at least 5 days in advance)
If you have any queries kindly contact Admin at 6569 4897 or 87762711. Thank you!
Please click on any of the relevant links below to view details such as syllabus, lab topics, lab days and times, for each Science subject:
SEC 3-4 PURE PHYSICS PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 PURE CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 PURE BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) PRACTICAL
PSLE MATH MAR 2015 HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
The PSLE Math Intensive Revision is a 3-day intensive revision programme conducted during the upcoming March school holidays to prepare P6 pupils for the 2015 PSLE Mathematics Examination.
Level/Subject: P6 MATH
Dates: Mon 16/3, Tue 17/3, and Wed 18/3 (three 3 hr sessions)
Time: Afternoon (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 & Purpose: P6 students who wish to learn the Storyline-Equation Method to solve challenging PSLE questions FAST and CORRECTLY. Other methods such as Drawing Models, Units Method and Branch Methods will also be covered.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- Review of problem-solving strategies to conquer Challenging PSLE maths problems involving concepts such as Cascading Remainders, Repeated Identity, Equal Concept, Unchanged Total, Proportions Concept and Constant Difference.
- Review and reinforcement of key topics such as Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio and Percentage.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $180 (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 since 2004).
Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in Primary, Secondary & JC 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> , <P6MATHMAR> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is required to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
A-Level H1 Tuition for Economics, Math & Physics
JC2 H1 Math : Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm; Code: J2M4
JC2 H1 Economics: Saturday | 9.30 am – 11.15 am | Code: J2E1
JC2 H1 Physics: Sunday | 3.30 pm – 5.15 pm | Code: J2P1
JC1 H1 Physics: Saturday | 5.30 pm – 7.15 pm | Code: J1P2
JC1 H1 Economics: Saturday | 1.30 pm – 3.15 pm | Code: J1E1
JC1 H1 Math : Monday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm; Code: J1M3
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Administrative Matters:
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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
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Free Talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Sat 31 Jan 6pm
Dear Post-O-Level Students.
If you currently have the following Questions:
(1) Which subject combination to take in JC?
(2) What is H2 or H1? Take 4 H2s or 3 H2s? What is H3?
(3) What is Indicative Grade Profile?
(4) How do the local universities compute your A-Level Score?
(5) How to excel in H2 Math, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or General Paper?
then you are highly encouraged to attend our specially prepared TALK on JC Subject Combinations on Sat 31 Jan at 6 pm. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Details as follows.
Date: SAT, 31 JAN 2015
Time: 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
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)
Our experienced JC Tutors as well as two current JC lecturers will be there to answer your queries.
You can REGISTER for the talk by sending your <NAME><”TALK31JAN”><No. of people coming> via SMS to 97860411.
For any queries, don’t hesitate to call 65694897 or 97860411. THANK YOU!
Related link: Our JC1 GP, MATH, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY Classes will start in first week of FEB
Our IP / Fast-Track Sec 1 ENGLISH, MATH & PHYSICS classes start tomorrow
Sec 1 Math (IP / Fast-Track): Monday | 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm | Code: S1MIP
Sec 1-2 Physics (IP / Fast-Track): Thursday | 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm | Code: S12PIP
Sec 1-2 English (IP / Fast-Track): Tuesday | 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm | Code: S12EIP
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
Administrative Matters:
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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
Weekly Tuition for S4 / O-LEVEL ENGLISH, MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY
Preparations for the O-LEVEL Exams begin early. Singapore Learner provides weekly O-LEVEL tuition classes for the following subjects:
ENGLISH, MATH, ADDITIONAL MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY.
Our standard monthly fee (4 sessions) for each SEC 4 subject is $260. But students who register before 1st Feb enjoy a Special Early Bird Discount of $40 off each subject, paying only $220 per month per subject till they complete their O-LEVELs.
We are OPEN for REGISTRATION from 10 am to 4 pm on weekends. Our Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68.
Our centre is also open for registration on weekdays, from 11 am to 6pm, from 5 Jan to 9 Jan. (Tel: 65694897; 97860411).
Weekly Tuition for PSLE ENGLISH, MATH & SCIENCE
Preparation for the PSLE begins early. Concept Learning, a division of Singapore Learner, provides weekly PSLE prep classes for the following:
P6 MATH (Problem Solving & Heuristics); P6 ENGLISH (Writing & Oral Skills); P6 SCIENCE (Process & Application Skills).
Our standard monthly fee (4 sessions) for each P6 subject is $160. But students who register before 1st Feb enjoy a Special Early Bird Discount of $40 off each subject, paying only $120 per month per subject till they complete their PSLE.
We are OPEN for REGISTRATION from 10 am to 4 pm on Weekends. Our Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68.
Our centre is also open for registration on weekdays, from 11 am to 6pm, from 5 Jan to 9 Jan. (Tel: 65694897; 97860411).
Sec 1 (2015) Extended Algebra & Indices Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students
This is the extension on our very successful annual S1 Math Headstart programme for post-PSLE students. It reflects the recognition of parents and students of the importance of Algebra in preparing for Secondary Math.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <S1EAI> TO 97860411.
Level/Subject: Sec 1 Extended Algebra & Indices (S1EAI)
Dates: Mon 29/12, Tue 30/12, and Wed 31/12 (three 3 hr sessions)
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 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.
Target Group: Suitable for post-PSLE students who have attended our S1AA course, or have basic knowledge of arithmetic involving negative numbers and algebraic expressions. RECOMMENDED for students going to INTEGRATED PROGRAMME schools as Indices is actually a Sec 3 topic but very important to learn early.
Purpose: To give post-PSLE students a STRONG FOUNDATION in the THREE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS of secondary Math – Arithmetic, Algebra and Indices.
Topics: (1) Factorising Algebraic expressions; (2) Solving linear and fractional Algebraic equations; (3) Changing the subject of a formula; (4) Solving simultaneous linear equations; (5) Simplifying expressions involving 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> , <S1EAI> 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