Posted in A. Math, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics

REMINDER: SEC 3 A. MATH, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY HEADSTART CLASSES COMMENCE THIS SUNDAY 10 NOV

Sec 3 A. Math:     Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S3M1.

Sec 3 Physics:      Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3P1.

Sec 3 Chemistry:     Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3C1.

Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central

Max Class Size: 8

Tutors:

For Math & Physics: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc), former MOE Physics Subject Head with more than 10 years’ experience tutoring students in O-level, IP and A-Level Math & Physics.

For Chemistry: Mr Tan, NTU undergrad with 3 years’ experience tutoring students in O-Level, IP & IB Chemistry.

Monthly fee for each subject or slot is $180, 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.

Posted in Pure Physics, Science (Physics)

ADDITIONAL O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSIONS (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY

In addition to 9 Nov 3 pm and 10 Nov 3 pm, due to popular demand, we have also created two new slots as listed below:

Date:   7 Nov (Thur) or 9 Nov (Sat) (choose one session only)

Time:  Thursday: 3 pm – 6 pm;   Saturday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm.

Location:  Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640.

Fee:  $50 only.

Tutor:  Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc. Ex-Subject Head of Physics)

Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend and do 500 MCQs. Since 500 to 700 MCQs cannot be completed in 3 hrs, you may also attend two sessions and pay $90.

Sec 3 Physics students may also attend one of these sessions to revise their Physics as half of these MCQs are testing Sec 3 Physics topics.

FOR REGISTRATION, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <PMCQ> <DATE><TIME> TO 97860411.

Posted in A. Math, Administrative, Pure Physics, Sec Math

Change in Start Date of Lower Secondary Headstart Programmes to 18 Nov onwards

Dear interested Parents / Students,

I have to postpone the start date of the Secondary Headstart classes to 18 Nov onwards as there is a surge in demand for O-Level, A-Level and IB Math and Physics classes for the next two weeks and we need to free up more lesson slots.

However, from 5 Nov to 15 Nov I have planned a series of Secondary Consolidation classes for students who have performed poorly in this year’s SA2 exams. Students who are weak in Math and Physics should attend these Consolidation classes before attending my Headstart classes. Consolidation classes will focus on THIS YEAR’s topics while Headstart classes  are meant for NEXT YEAR’s topics.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

Principal Tutor & CEO, Singapore Learner

Posted in Science (Physics)

O-LEVEL 2013 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (500+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY

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Date:   9 Nov (Sat) or 10 Nov (Sun) (choose one session only)

Time:  3 pm – 6 pm.

Location:  Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640.

Fee:  $50 only.

Tutor:  Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc. Ex-Subject Head of Physics)

Note: Sec 3 Physics students may also attend one of these sessions to revise their Physics as half of these MCQs are testing Sec 3 Physics topics.

FOR REGISTRATION, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <PHYSICS MCQ> <DATE> TO 97860411.

Posted in A-Level, H1 Economics, H1 Physics, H2 Economics, H2 Math

JC / A-LEVEL HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in December 2013

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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.

Posted in A. Math, Headstart Classes, Science (Physics), Sec Math, Sec Science

SECONDARY MATH & SCIENCE HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in November 2013

 

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Note: The secondary levels shown below are 2014 levels. For example, S4 Math is for students who will be in Secondary 4 in 2014.

Sec 3 A. Math:     Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S3M1.

Sec 3 Physics:      Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3P1.

Sec 3 Chemistry:     Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3C1.

 

Sec 4 Math (NA):     Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4MN.

Sec 4 Math:     Every Monday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4M1.

Sec 4 A. Math:     Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 5); Code: S4M2.

Sec 4 A. Math:     Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4M3.

Sec 4 A. Math:     Every Saturday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4M4.

 

Sec 4 Physics:      Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 8); Code: S4P1.

Sec 4 Physics:      Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4P2.

Sec 4/5 Exp Science (Physics):      Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P3.

Sec 4 NA Science (Physics):      Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P4.

Sec 4 Chemistry:      Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C1.

Sec 4 Chemistry:      Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C2.

 

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: 8

Monthly fee for each subject or slot for S1/S2/S3/S4 is $150/150/180/180 respectively, 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.

Posted in Exam Results

Congrats to those who have done well or have improved in their SA2 exams …

I would like to congratulate the following students who have informed me of their latest academic success:

Arina, for getting A1 for her Sec 2 Physics;

Isaac, for getting A1 for his IP Year 4 Physics;

Daniel, for being top in class again for A. Math;

Syakir, for making a 36% improvement in his Sec 3 Math grade;

Yang Ming, for getting 90 in his latest A. Math mock exam;

Huda, my daughter, for getting 6 A1s and 2 A2s in her Sec 2 SA2 exams;

Alycia, for getting A1 for her Sec 2 Science;

Peng Jie, for getting B3 for his Sec 2 Math.

Rahmah, for getting 89/100 and 91.5 in her P5 Math & Science respectively;

Raudhah, for getting 99/100 and 91.5 in her P3 Math & Science respectively.

Further updates expected when students resume tuition in Nov.

To those of you who have not done well, it’s still not the end of the world. Please don’t give up on your Math or Science subjects because if your work hard and smartly, it will be only a matter of time before your grades will improve tremendously.

Posted in Pure Physics, Science (Physics)

O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY

 

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O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs)

Date:   9 Nov (Sat) or 10 Nov (Sun) (choose one session only)

Time:  3 pm – 6 pm.

Location:  Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, #07-640.

Fee:  $50 only.

Tutor:  Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc. Ex-Subject Head of Physics)

Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend.

Note: Science (Physics) students may also attend and do 500 MCQs. Since 500 to 700 MCQs cannot be completed in 3 hrs, you may also attend two sessions and pay $90.

Sec 3 Physics students may also attend one of these sessions to revise their Physics as half of these MCQs are testing Sec 3 Physics topics.

FOR REGISTRATION, SMS <STUDENT NAME> <PHYSICS MCQ> <DATE> TO 97860411.

Posted in A. Math, Pure Physics, Sec Math, Sec Science

Re-Learn & Refresh Classes for Sec 1 to Sec 3 students (2013) for Math, Science, A. Math and Physics Starting 22 Oct 2013

 

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We understand that some Sec 1 to Sec 3 students have performed poorly in their recent SA2 exams for Math, Science, A. Math or Physics. Thus we will be conducting Refresher (Re-learn & Refresh) classes for these levels and subjects from 22 Oct onwards which will run until Dec 15:

S1 MATH: Every Tues, 4.30-6pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S1 SCIENCE: Every Thurs, 4.30-6pm (Start: 24 Oct)

S2 MATH: Every Tu…es, 6.00-7.30pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S2 SCIENCE: Every Thurs, 6.00-7.30pm (Start: 24 Oct)

S3 A. MATH: Every Tues, 8.00-9.30pm. (Start: 22 Oct)
S3 PHYSICS: Every Wed, 8.00-9.30pm. (Start: 23 Oct)

Class size: 3-8 students

Tutor: Qualified ex-MOE Teacher with 10 years’ experience; M.Ed (NIE), B.Sc (NUS), PGDE (NIE).

Individual, one-to-one tuition is also available upon request.

For registration or enquiries, call or sms to 97860411.

Posted in Science (Physics), Sec Science

IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL 2013 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) (5116/5117) PAPER 2

 

 

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TOPIC

IMPORTANT AREAS TO FOCUS ON FOR 2013

 

1. Measurement (a) Resultant of vectors by graphical method(b) ticker tape, vernier, micrometer 
2. Kinematics (a) s-t graph(b) v-t graph(d) vertical motion

 

3. Dynamics (a) F=ma(c) vertical motion 
4. Mass, Weight & Density (a) mass & weight(b) gravitational field & strength(c) density

 

5. Turning Effect of Forces (a) CG & Stability 
6. Pressure (a) P=F/A  
7. Energy, Work & Power (a) POTCOE, KE, GPE(b) horizontal motion 

 

8. Kinetic Model of Matter (a) molecular structure(b) motion of molecules 
9. Transfer of Heat (a) convection 
10. Thermal Properties of Matter (a) internal energy(b) melting & boiling(c) heating curve

 

11. General Wave Properties   (a) Ripple Tank, wavefronts
12. Light   (a) Reflection(b) Refraction 
13. EM Spectrum (a) 7 components and uses  
14. Sound   (a) loudness & pitch(b) echo problems(c) pressure-time graph

 

 

15. Static Electricity (a) electric fields(b) law of electrostatics 
16. Current of Electricity   (a) Q=It, R=V/I, e.m.f, W=QV(b) experiment to determine Resistance(c) R=pL/A

 

17. DC circuits (a) series and parallel circuits  
18. Practical Electricity  (a) kWh(b) hazards of electricity 
19. Magnetism & Electromagnetism  (a) demagnetisation(b) magnetic fields(c) magnetic field patterns

(d) FLHR

 

 

Note:

The above is based on my analysis of the Science (Physics) Paper 2 from 2008 to 2012. In general, Paper 2 topics of the previous year is not repeated in the following year, and topics that have not been tested for several years are more likely to be tested this time round.

Please not that the above are just guidelines and not 100% accurate. The topics that I have de-emphasized for Paper 2 can still be tested in Paper 1.

Note: If you need an intensive drill session for physics MCQs, you may attend my workshop: O-LEVEL 2013 PHYSICS MCQ INTENSIVE DRILL SESSION (700+ MCQs) – $50 ONLY (for Science (Physics), the number of MCQs is about 400)