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).
P6 MATH (2015) HOLIDAY HEADSTART – SPEED & PROBLEM-SOLVING (starting 6 Dec)
This workshop, over 3 Saturdays, is to introduce current P5 students to a DIFFICULT TOPIC in PSLE MATH – SPEED, and PROBLEM SOLVING involving Speed (this time slot, Sat 9.30 am – 11.15 am, will continue to be the P6 Math weekly tuition slot for 2015)
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P6MHH> TO 97860411.
Level/Subject: P6 MATH (2015)
Dates: SATURDAYS 6/12, 13/12 and 27/12.
Time: 9.30 am – 11.15 am.
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> , <P6MHH> TO 97860411.
PSLE MATH & SCIENCE INTENSIVE REVISION JUNE HOLIDAYS
This popular course is back!
Dates: 16 June to 19 June, 4 days.
Time: Math is 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and Science is 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. (Light refreshment and rest breaks provided)
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: $240 (one subject) or $450 (both subjects).
Max. no. of students: 8.
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><PSLE><subject> to 97860411.
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Due to extra demand, the PSLE Math course above is repeated in the following week, from 23 June to 26 June, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm.
To register, sms <student name><PSLE><Math2> to 97860411.
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.
Mr Lim’s PSLE Math Class in progress
Final PSLE Math Intensive Revision (Sep 9 to Sep 12)
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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):
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/
P6 MATH & SCIENCE, June INTENSIVE REVISION For PSLE 2013
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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For enquires, pls call 97860411, or visit www.conceptlearning.sg
To register for classes at Concept Learning, click here.
The PSLE Intensive Revision in Mathematics is a 4/5-day intensive revision programme conducted during the upcoming March and June school holidays to prepare P6 pupils for the 2013 PSLE Mathematics Examination.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- Review of problem-solving strategies to conquer Challenging PSLE maths problems using the Conceptual Approach such as Advance Model Drawing, Remainder Concept (Branching), Repeated Identity, Equal Concept, Unchanged Total, Proportions Concept and Constant Difference. The strategies cuts across the major topics in PSLE such as fractions, ratio, percentage, decimals, measurement and numbers.
- Review and the reinforcement of key topics such as Percentage, Ratio, Fractions, Decimals, Algebra, Geometry, Area and Perimeter and Volume.
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, 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.
An important PSLE math concept to understand (Part 1)
Let me share with you a difficult concept normally tested in P5 or P6 Math. I’m not sure if it has a name. It makes use of the concept of difference between two values but it’s not the same as the Constant Difference concept, which refers to the idea of a particular difference between two values being the same despite making changes to other quantities. The concept that I’m about to introduce actually makes use of TWO differences, the difference between individual values and the difference in their total values. Quite a number of tough P6 qns are actually testing whether students know that there is a relationship between the difference between two individual values and the difference in their total values.
I think this is best explained without any unknown values. Let’s say a pencil costs $1 and a pen costs $1.50. The difference in their values is $0.50 right? Let’s call this the Individual Difference. Let’s say you purchase 10 of each, costing a total of $10 and $15 respectively. The difference in their total values is $5 right? Let’s call this the Total Difference. Is there a relationship between the Individual Difference (ID) and the Total Difference (TD)? Yes. Notice that if TD is divided by ID (5 / 0.50), what you’ll get is 10, which is the number of each item you purchased. If this is easy for you to understand, it is likely because all values are known and you were working forwards to find the total difference, and not working backwards to find the number of each item bought.
Let me now show you how a typical P6 question looks like:
John bought an equal number of pens and pencils. Each pencil costs 50 cents less than a pen. John paid a total of $5 more for the pens than for the pencils. How many pencils did John buy? (using TD/ID, the answer is 10. but notice how intriguing the question has become?)
Please also realise that the concepts of ratio, decimals, fractions and percentages are all related and interchangeable. So let’s make the above question harder:
John bought some pens and pencils. The ratio of the number of pencils he bought to the number of pens is 1:1. Each pencil costs $1 and each pen costs 50% more than a pencil. John paid a total of $5 less for the pencils than for the pens. What is the total number of pens and pencils that John bought? (answer: 20)
Another way of looking at the above problem is to see that since each pencil costs 50 cents less than each pen, it must have taken 10 of them to be a total of $5 less than the SAME quantity of pens.
Rgds,
Ilyasa,
Founder, Singapore Learner; Director, Concept Learning Pte Ltd
Related links:
(1) Challenging PSLE Math Programme for Medium to High Ability Students
(2) P6 MATH & SCIENCE, March & June INTENSIVE REVISION For PSLE 2013
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Challenging PSLE Math Programme for Medium to High Ability Students
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):
After conducting the PSLE Math Intensive Revision workshop during the recent March holidays, where I taught a wonderful group of students some of the more difficult concepts found in PSLE Math as well as metacognitive approaches to problem solving, some parents have asked me to continue conducting a weekly challenging PSLE math programme, as the next PSLE Math Intensive Revision in June is too far away.
For this challenging math program, I will be teaching students the more difficult concepts necessary to excel in PSLE Math, as well as the strategies and heuristics commonly employed to solve them. I will also be exposing students to P6 Math Olympiad questions as some of the most difficult PSLE Math questions are modified Primary Math Olympiad questions. Details of the weekly programme are as follows:
Level/Subject: PSLE Challenging Math
Day/Time: Every Saturday, 9.00 am to 10.30 am ( 1.5 hrs)
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Focus: Difficult Concepts, Strategies, Heuristics, Olympiad
Fees: $150 for every four sessions.
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.
New PSLE / P6 Math class every Thursday 5.45 to 7.15pm
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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Level/Subject: PSLE / P6 Math
Day/Time: Every Thursday, 5.45pm to 7.15pm
Location: Blk 627, Bt Batok Central
Focus: Metacognitive learning and problem-solving using Concept Learning’s worksheets plus additional materials.
Fee: $120 per month (To Register, call or sms to 97860411)
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, 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.
Interested in PSLE Math & Science Intensive Revision during Mar and June holidays? Click here.