Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics, Sec Science

Sec 3 Math, Physics, Chemistry Tuition

Posted on July 26, 2013March 4, 2016 by admin

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Sec 3 Math, Physics, Chem

Sec 3 A. Math: (Investment amt: $180 per mth):

Tues 4pm to 5.30pm

Wed 5.45pm to 7.15pm

Thurs 5.45 to 7.15 pm;

Tutor(s):

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.

Sec 3 E. Math: (Investment amt: $180 per mth):

Tues 5.45 to 7.15 pm;

Sec 3 Physics: (Investment amt: $180 per mth)

Sat 10.45 am to 12.15 pm;

Tutor(s): 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.

Sec 3 Chemistry: (Investment amt: $180 per mth).

Sat 9.00 am to 10.30 am.

Sun 12.30pm to 2.00pm.

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Average Class Size: 2-6 students

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A. Math, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics

91 DAYS TO O-LEVELS!

Posted on July 21, 2013March 4, 2016 by admin

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Singapore Learner provides Conceptual Revision classes for students to revise their work in preparation for their Prelim or O-Level exams.

Sec 4 A. Math (Investment amt: $180 per mth):

Tue 7.45 to 9.15 pm; Fri 5.45 to 7.15 pm; Fri 7.45pm to 9.15pm; Sat 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm; Sun 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.

Sec 4 E. Math (Investment amt: $180 per mth):

Tues 4.00pm to 5.30pm; Thurs 4.00pm to 5.30pm.

Sec 4 Pure Physics: (Investment amt: $180 per mth).

Wed 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm; Fri 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm; Fri 7.45pm to 9.15pm; Sat 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm; Sat 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm; Sun 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm.

Sec 4 Pure Chemistry: (Investment amt: $180 per mth).

Mon 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm; Sat 10.45 am to 12.15 pm; Sun 2.15pm to 3.45 pm;

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Class Size: 2-6 students

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Personal, Schools, Teaching

Mixed feelings during relief teaching

Posted on July 17, 2013April 11, 2014 by admin

I’m now in the staff room of a school in the north, during a break in relief teaching for the day, to cover the work of a Physics teacher. I still enjoy teaching in schools, seeing students clowning about and teachers cracking jokes now and then, and of course, the free parking.

But it saddens me when, at the end of a lesson, the students ask me if i’m coming back to teach them again, or if I can replace their regular teacher. It’s not that I’m such an outstanding teacher; I just do what I thought all teachers should do in class, such as giving real life examples, doing demonstrations, injecting humour now and then, and finally drawing their attention to what the examiners would always look out for in their answer papers.

It has happened just too many times, this thing about students asking me whether I can be their classroom teacher for the long term, that I’m beginning to wonder how many teachers in service are actually passionate about their jobs and possess the right mixture of attributes that can capture students’ attention and make them think about what they are learning. Sometimes, even my own tuition students ask me to teach in their schools.

I’m happy to know that I have the right teaching techniques and the personality to connect with students. But I can be sad thinking about how many students out there are wishing that they have a different teacher for whatever they are learning right now. I’m sure there is a sizeable number of good teachers out there, but perhaps it’s still not enough for the around 30 000 students in every cohort.

Just because you are highly educated in a certain field, it does not mean that you are able to transfer that knowledge to others. So to aspiring teachers out there, please do not enter teaching because (1) it is a stable job, or (2) it gives you many holidays, or (3) you think it is an easy job, or (4) you want free parking, or (5) a job near your home, or (6) you want cheap food. Of course, nothing wrong with all these perks(I myself enjoyed most of these for 3 years), but you should make sure that you possess the right mixture of knowledge, temperament and communication skills for the job. Teachers are the most powerful people on earth; they have influenced leaders like Obama and even Hitler, and others you have not yet come under.

Pure Physics

A good O-Level Pure Physics question for you to try (answer given)

Posted on June 28, 2013March 2, 2016 by admin

Question:

A car of mass m has an engine which can deliver a maximum power of P. What is the minimum time in which the car can be accelerated from rest to a speed v?

(A) m(v^2) / 2P

(B) 2P / m(v^2)

(D) mv / P

Good Luck!

Rgds,

Ilyasa

Scroll down for answer.

Answer: A

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A. Math, Personal, Pure Physics, Schools

Do not drop a subject if you still have interest in it.

Posted on May 29, 2013October 19, 2023 by admin

This is the time of the year when your school may ask you to drop certain subjects that you are weak in, using the lame excuse that even if you work hard, you will at most obtain a B4 or a C5. In reality, your school is more concerned about its own academic reputation, not about you. Schools are worried that if weak students continue to sit for certain exams, their national exam results (percentage passes or distinctions) will worsen. Yes, it’s not about you or your future; it’s about the school’s image.

Thus you must be wary when any of your school teachers call you in to give you hints to drop a subject. The teacher will say that if you drop one subject, you will have more time to study for the other subjects. While this may be true, what about the months that you have spent learning that subject? And the extra hours that you create by dropping a subject, will it all go into learning the other subjects? Having less subjects also mean that you will be taking a bigger risk should the unexpected happen to your remaining subjects, as you would be relying on a narrower band of subjects.

Two subjects that schools like to ask students to drop are Physics and Additional Math, the two most conceptually difficult subjects to master, in my opinion. So should you drop any of these subjects if you are asked to?

For Physics, the answer depends on whether you still like learning about Physics. If you still do, then continue doing it and take the exam, even if you have hardly ever passed Physics before. Why? The reason is, Physics has always been a difficult subject for most people. Thus the minimum mark to obtain the A1 grade for Physics may still be in the 75 to 79 range, significantly below that for Math (which is probably around 88 to 91). Hence you still stand a good chance of getting a B3 or above for Physics if you are willing to spend enough time practising Physics questions. This is only possible if you don’t mind studying Physics.

I have a tuition student who is very weak in Physics, and true enough, his teacher has been pestering him to drop Physics. So his mum turned to me for advice. Since he still likes Physics, I told the mum not to give in to the teacher. The boy finally passed Physics for his recent SA1 exam, and is now doing exam papers to get a better grade for his upcoming Prelim exam. The boy is mentally slow, but since he likes Physics, the school should have helped him improve instead. Isn’t it the purpose of schools to develop each student to his maximum potential?

The boy had also been asked to drop A. Math. But like I’ve said elsewhere, NEVER EVER drop A. Math, as knowledge of it is useful for many future courses such as Business, Engineering or Science. Although he still failed in his SA1 A. Math, he has been making significant progress as he still likes doing Math. Where there is a will there is a way. Let children and young people learn what they want to learn, even if it means getting poor exam results for the short term. A school should not be telling students to stop learning this or that, or to stop making effort, or to give up on something good that they have started.

If you need more advice (or even tuition, see below) on Math, A.Math, Physics or Chemistry or Combined Science, do whatsapp me at 97860411.

Ilyasa

An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in O-Level & IP Chemistry, Physics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyasa holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of Education. Mr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

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Recommended Books

Recommended Books for ‘A’ Level Physics & Math

Posted on May 12, 2013February 28, 2021 by admin

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JC Math

For students to master each topic in JC Math, I would recommend the following series of books:

1. Power Maths H1 & H2

Publisher: Tavern learning Centre; Author: P K Lim

It comes in four Volumes. Volume 1 provides notes and examples for Sequences & Series, Functions & Graphs and Calculus. Volume 2 provides notes and examples for Vectors, Complex Numbers and Statistics. Volumes 3 and 4 provide a variety of difficult questions and worked solutions for all six topics.

How to use these books?

Use Volumes 1 and 2 to learn the theories of each topic and analyse the examples to understand and remember how different types of problems are solved.

Use Volumes 3 and 4 to either learn new techniques (if you don’t have much time left to study for exams) or to do self-practice. For the latter, cover the solutions when you attempt to answer the questions and after that mark your own solutions by comparing them with the model answers. If your answers are incorrect, seek to understand where, how and why you got them wrong.

If you often find yourself not understanding some parts of the model answers, then, yes, you’d probably need to consult a tutor. But you can first try asking your school teachers or friends first.

JC Physics

For students to master each topic in JC Physics, I would recommend the following series of books:

1. Sears & Zemansky’s College Physics

Publisher: Pearson International Edition; Authors: Hugh D. Young, Robert M. Geller

This is a comprehensive reference book for A-level Physics. It is very informative but some of the worked examples are difficult to understand. But it is a must-have book for those of you who are very passionate about physics.

2. College Physics

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning; Author: Vuille, Serway

This book has worked examples that are easier to understand. It is also written in a simpler style which makes learning easier. A good reference book for JC Physics students to have.

3. Physics A Level Complete Yearly Solutions

Publisher: Themis Publishing; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes

This book is good because of the examiners’ reports included in it. Students should read the examiners’ comments to know what is expected of them in answering A-Level Physics questions.

4. GCE ‘A’ Level Physics (Worked Solutions)(Classified Topic by Topic)

Publisher: Dyna Publisher Pte Ltd; Author: Phang Yu Hon

The answers to past A-Level questions provided in this book is generally better than those in other books; more comprehensive and more accurate. It is also excellent for providing answers to selected H3 Physics questions.

5. Physics A Level Challenging Drill Questions for H1. H2 (questions from top JCs)

Publisher: Cosmic Services; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes

If students complete most of the questions in this book and mark their answers using the separate answer book, they will almost certainly get an ‘A’ for their A-level Physics.

6. Longman Advanced Level Physics

Publisher: Pearson Longman South Asia Pte Ltd; Author: Loo Kwok Wai

This book is actually a collection of A-Level Physics notes. It is good for beginning to intermediate level physics students as its many worked examples are gradual and easy to understand. Ideal for quick revision. Not comprehensive enough to be used as a reference text.

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Recommended Books for ‘O’ Level Math, Physics & Chemistry

Posted on May 12, 2013January 11, 2025 by admin

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‘O’-Level Elementary Math

For students to master each topic in ‘O’-Level Elementary Math, I would recommend the following series of books:

1. ‘O’ Level Elementary Mathematics Companion

Publisher: Casco Publications Pte Ltd; Author: Lee-Ann Goh

It comes in two volumes. Book 1 provides notes, examples and practice questions for Arithmetic, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry and Graphs. Book 2 provides notes, examples and practice questions for Geometry, Trigonometry, Sets, Matrices, Vectors and Statistics. Each book comes with fully worked-out solutions to all the practice questions.

How to use these books?

Use the two books to learn or revise the theories of each topic and analyse the examples to understand and remember how different types of problems are solved.

Then attempt to answer as many questions as you can in the Revision Exercises provided and after that, mark your own solutions by comparing them with the worked solutions. If your answers are incorrect, seek to understand where, how and why you got them wrong.

If you often find yourself not understanding some parts of the worked solutions, then, yes, you’d probably need to consult a tutor. But you can first try asking your school teachers or friends first.

If you have mastered most of the topics in ‘O’-Level and you need practice papers, then I would recommend that you complete the papers in the following book:

2. G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Mathematics Paper 1 and Paper 2

Publisher: Casco Publications Pte Ltd; Author: Lee-Ann Goh

It has 10 ‘Trial Exam’ papers, with fully worked-out solutions for each paper. You should attempt each paper in the time allocated (2hrs for Paper 1 and 2.5hrs for Paper 2). Then mark your own solutions and reflect on your errors and learn from them.

3. Pass With Distinction, Elementary Mathematics (By Topic) with Solutions

Publisher: Shinglee Publishers Pte Ltd; Author: Teh Keng Seng, Loh Cheng Yee

‘O’-Level Additional Mathematics

For students to master each topic in A. Math, I would recommend the following series of books:

Pass With Distinction, Additional Mathematics (By Topic) with Solutions

Publisher: Shinglee Publishers Pte Ltd; Author: L. K. Lee

O–Level Additional Mathematics Revision Guide 3 and 4

Publisher: Pearson Longman; Author: Aven Choo

How to use these books?

Use the two books to learn or revise the theories of each topic and analyse the examples to understand and remember how different types of problems are solved.

Then attempt to answer as many questions as you can in the Practice Exercises provided and after that, mark your own answers. If your answers are incorrect, seek to understand where, how and why you got them wrong.

If you have mastered most of the topics and you need practice papers, then I would recommend that you complete the papers in the following book:

‘O’ Level Additional Mathematics Revision Guide Paper 1 and 2

Publisher: Dolphin Publications

It has 14 challenging ’Revision Exam’ papers, with fully worked-out solutions for each paper. You should attempt each paper in the time allocated (2hrs for Paper 1 and 2.5hrs for Paper 2). Then mark your own solutions and reflect on your errors and learn from them.

‘O’ Level Chemistry

For students to master each topic in ‘O’-Level Chemistry, I would recommend the following series of books:

Understanding Chemistry ‘O’ Level

Publisher: GLM Pte Ltd; Author: Li Geok Jin

Pass With Distinction: Chemistry (By Topic)

Publisher: Shinglee Publications; Author: Sean Chua

‘O’ Level Chemistry Workout (Structured and Free-Response Questions)

Publisher: Pearson Longman; Author: Lim Eng Wah, JGR Briggs

Effective Guide to ‘O’ ‘Level Chemistry (2nd Edition)

Publisher: Pearson Longman; Author: Lim Eng Wah

‘O’ Level Physics

For students to master each topic in ‘O’-Level Physics, I would recommend the following series of books:

‘O’ Level Challenging Drill Questions Physics

Publisher: Cosmic Services; Authors/Compilers: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes

Pass With Distinction: Physics (By Topic)

Publisher: Shinglee Publications; Author: Tan Kim Seng

‘O’ Level Physics Workout (Structured and Free-Response Questions)

Publisher: Pearson Longman; Author: Gabriel Lionel Morris

1001 Physics MCQs for ‘O’ Level

Publisher: Pearson Longman; Author: Tan Peng Yeon

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Sec Math, Track Record

Yay, my Sec 4 student topped her class in Math. : )

Posted on April 23, 2013May 20, 2017 by admin

Congrats to Ameerah from Clementi Town Sec who obtained 24/25 for her most recent Math test. It’s my fourth good news in two weeks (before this, Daniel Lam from BPGHS topped his class in A Math, Peng Wee from CTSS did the same in Physics and Hanaa from Hillgrove Sec missed the top spot in her class for Math by just one mark).

Over the years, many of my tutees topped their classes, in Math and/or Physics. Is there a secret to their accomplishments? No, and Yes. It’s not a secret that they all worked hard and smart. The secret is, and I intend to keep it as a trade secret, is what I tell them in class, at the crucial moments. The power of words, truly amazing.

In case you don’t believe, let me tell you of another student, Victoria, formerly from Nan Hua High, now in RI year 6. Her math results were very inconsistent, but she obtained A1 for both in the O-levels. She didn’t attend my lessons in the last month before the O-levels because I kind of scolded her badly, and she decided to study by herself. When she called to inform me of her O-level results, I asked her what caused the change, and she said, “It’s something you said.”

The lesson for teachers and tutors is, be careful of what you say to your students. I’ve made mistakes in this area before, in my first few years of teaching. If you are a parent, please be even more careful of what you say to your children. Words have power beyond our comprehension.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

Pure Physics

S4 Pure Physics O-Level Conceptual Revision: Exam Prep beginning 2nd week of April

Posted on April 4, 2013February 26, 2016 by admin

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Conceptual Revision classes are for Sec 4 students to revise their Sec 3 work in preparation for their SA1 or Prelim exams. For Physics we will be having three such weekly slots (sms or call 97860411 to register):

Level/Subject: S4 Pure Physics

Days/Times:

(1) Wednesdays, 7.45pm to 9.15 pm;

(2) Saturdays, 12.30pm to 2.00 pm;

(3) Sundays, 4.oo pm to 5.30 pm.

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Topics: Sec 3 Physics topics, such as Kinematics, Dynamics, Heat and Waves, including Light and Sound.

Target Group: This series of revision workshops is suitable for low to medium ability Sec 4 Physics students who need to revise their Physics in a systematic and effective way. High ability Sec 3 students may also attend these sessions to revise or have a headstart on their Physics.

Focus: Conceptual Understanding, Solving Challenging or Tricky Physics Problems, Exam-Answering Techniques.

Format: Lecture + Worksheets + Discussions

Fees: $200 per month

Class Size: 2 to 6 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.

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Pure Physics, Sec Science

Sec 4 Physics Tuition By Ex-Sch Teacher

Posted on March 7, 2013February 26, 2016 by admin

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Sec 4 Physics (Fast-Track): Sunday | 9.30 am – 11.15 am | Code: S4P1

Sec 4 Physics: Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm | Code: S4P2

Sec 4 Science (Physics): Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm | Code: S4P3

Sec 3 Physics: Friday | 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm | Code: S3P1

Sec 1-2 Physics (IP / Fast-Track): Thursday | 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm | Code: S12PIP

Related link: S4 Physics Tuition Schedule 2015

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The Tutor:

Mr Ilyasa: 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 (NIE), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

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