Posted in P5 Math

P5 MATH PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP

Dates: Saturday 3/10 and 10/10.

Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Target Group & Purpose: P5 students who wish to REVISE or LEARN various efficient methods to solve challenging word problems FAST and CORRECTLY, such as the Bar Model method, Units Method, Branch Method, Sets method, Conversion method etc.

Topics covered:  WHOLE NUMBERS, FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, RATIO, PERCENTAGE, WORD PROBLEMS

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Fee: $120 only.

Tutor: Mr Muhammad 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> , <P5MATHOCT> TO 97860411. Please indicate morning or afternoon.

As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make cash or cheque payment by visiting the centre at the address above.

Posted in Pri Math Olympiad

P5 MATH OLYMPIAD Programme starts on 29 July

The P5 MATH OLYMPIAD PROGRAMME is a 10-session (each session 1.5 hrs, weekly) programme to introduce P5 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P5 Math questions. As some of these P5 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students when they enter P6.

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. Math Olympiad is not just for students who are currently doing well in Math; we believe it is for EVERY primary student.

Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.

Level/Subject:  P5 MATH OLYMPIAD

Day:  Wednesdays

Time:  4 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:

  1. To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
  2. To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
  3. To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
  4. To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Total Course Fee: $320

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P5MOLYMP> 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.

Posted in Pri Math

P5 MATH (2015) HOLIDAY HEADSTART – RATIO & PROBLEM-SOLVING (starting 6 Dec)

This workshop, over 3 Saturdays, is to introduce current P4 students to the MOST IMPORTANT TOPIC  of PSLE MATH – RATIO, and PROBLEM SOLVING involving Ratios (this time slot, Sat 11.30am – 1.15pm, will continue to be the P5 Math weekly tuition slot for 2015)

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P5MHH> TO 97860411.

Level/Subject:  P5 MATH (2015)

Dates:  SATURDAYS 6/12, 13/12 and 27/12.

Time: 11.30 am – 1.15 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.

Focus: Conceptual Understanding

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Fee: Only $120 for all 3 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> , <P5MHH> TO 97860411.

Posted in Pri Math

Next week’s free tuition: P5 Math (Sat, 23 Aug, 11am – 12.30 pm)

Every week starting next week, I will choose a particular level and subject and give free coaching on one of its fundamental topics so that weak students can move on and hopefully catch up with others. Without grasping these fundamentals or knowing good techniques, these students will be left far behind and may eventually end up hating the subject.

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P5 MATH:

Topic: Problem Sums involving Fraction/Ratio/Percentage with whole units being transferred.

Date:  Sat 23 Aug.

Time:  11:00 am – 12.30 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)

Total Fee: NIL

Max. no. of students:  8

Synopsis: Students will learn an efficient method (USM) to solve problems like: The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a room is 3:2. After 12 boys leave the room and 12 girls enter the room, the ratio has now become 1:2. How many girls are there in the room at the end?

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><Free P5M> to 97860411.

YOU CAN ATTEND ONLY IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED BY WED 20 AUG.

For any queries, you may talk directly to Mr Ilyasa at 97860411.

Posted in Pri Math, Pri Science

PRI 3 – PRI 6 CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2014

Classes marked with a ‘*’ are Conceptual Mastery courses whereas those without a ‘*’ are Conceptual Drilling classes.

Conceptual Drilling classes are for students who need to strengthen their maths or science foundation, using constructivist and scaffolding approaches. Conceptual Mastery courses are for students who are ready to learn how to answer or solve challenging questions, using a metacognitive approach.

P3 Math*:      Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P3M1.

P3 Math:      Every Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P3M2.

P3 Science*:   Every Thursday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 21); Code: P3S1.

 

P4 Math:       Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P4M1.

P4 Math*:       Every Tuesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P4M2.

P4 Science*:    Every Friday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P4S1.

 

P5 Math:        Every Monday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P5M1.

P5 Math*:        Every Tuesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5M2.

P5 Math:          Every Saturday, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5M3.

P5 Science:    Every Wednesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P5S1.

P5 Science*:    Every Friday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5S2.

P5 Science:    Every Saturday, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5S3.

 

P6 Math:        Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P6M1.

P6 Math*:        Every Tuesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P6M2.

P6 Math*:        Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M3.

P6 Math:        Every Saturday, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M4.

P6 Science*:     Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P6S1.

P6 Science:    Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P6S2.

P6 Science*:     Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S3.

P6 Science:     Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S4.

 

P6 Math:        Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P6M1.

P6 Math*:        Every Tuesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P6M2.

P6 Math*:        Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M3.

P6 Math:        Every Saturday, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M4.

P6 Science*:     Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P6S1.

P6 Science:    Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P6S2.

P6 Science*:     Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S3.

P6 Science:     Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S4.

 

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: 8

Monthly fee for each subject or slot for P6/P5/P4/P3 is $110/110/90/90 respectively, 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.

Posted in Pri Science

Metacognitive P5 Science Tuition

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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):

 

I conduct P5 Science tuition every Friday 4pm to 5.30pm at blk 627, bukit batok central. $100 per mth. Max 8 students. Yesterday’s lesson was on the human circulatory system. My emphasis is on thinking, process skills, application and metacognition. You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/about-us/about-ilyasa/.

You can sms or call me at 97860411 for more details. Thank you.

Posted in Pri Math

P5 Math Coaching for Weak students

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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):

 

To register, kindy sms to or call 94468012 or 97860411.

Level/Subject:  Primary 5 Math

Day/Time:

(1) Every Friday, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm, OR

(2) Every Saturday, 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Focus: Conceptual Understanding, Drill, Familiarity, Exposure to difficult questions

Fees: $120 for every four sessions.

Class Size: 3 to 8 students.

Tutors:

Mr Jay Lim. A Master degree holder, Mr Lim is a very effective and experienced senior tutor who has been tutoring students in PSLE Math & Science for more than 5 years, both in private and in successful learning centres.

Mdm Anu. A Bachelor of Science degree (with Distinction) holder, Mdm Anu is a very caring and passionate tutor who is experienced in coaching P1 to P6 students.

To register, kindy sms to or call 94468012 or 97860411.

Posted in Pri Math

P5 Challenging Math Weekly Programme

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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):

 

To register, kindy sms to or call 94468012 or 97860411.

Level/Subject:  Primary 5 Challenging Math

Day/Time:

(1) Every Thursday, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm, OR

(2) Every Saturday, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Focus: Difficult Concepts, Strategies, Heuristics, Olympiad

Fees: $120 for every four sessions.

Class Size: 3 to 8 students.

Tutors:

Mr Jay Lim. A Master degree holder, Mr Lim is a very effective and experienced senior tutor who has been tutoring students in PSLE Math & Science for more than 5 years, both in private and in successful learning centres.

Mdm Anu. A Bachelor of Science degree (with Distinction) holder, Mdm Anu is a very caring and passionate tutor who is experienced in coaching P1 to P6 students.

To register, kindy sms to or call 94468012 or 97860411.

 

Posted in Personal, Pri Science

My P5 daughter topped her class in a recent science test.

She obtained 28 out of 30 marks. Of course immediately I asked her about the missing two marks (as though the 28 are not important, but hey, i’m Singaporean u know).

Rahmah has formal science tuition once a week, taught by Mr Lim at my home centre. But almost everyday, she gets to ask her elder sister, my wife and me about science. She’s not really interested in science, except for rocks and minerals which she buys and collects.

My technique is to teach my children science whenever and wherever I can, as my time with them is not much (when I’m free, they would be in school and when they are ‘free’, I would be giving tuition to other people’s children).

Of course it helps that I’m a physics tutor, with lots of knowledge about chemistry as well. I only get irritated when my children ask me about factual biology questions, such as the parts of a plant cell. For that, I normally ask them to use the internet. This is to develop them to be more resourceful and not to immediately rely on others for answers.

If you want your children to be good in science, ask them to read a lot about science and make them think about what they see around them. For eg, ask them why is it easier to cut chicken with a knife than with a metal ruler. In science, you can’t just say it is because the knife is sharper; the scientific answer has to do with force and surface area, or pressure.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

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