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TUITION FOR POLYTECHNIC MATH OR PHYSICS

We understand that some polytechnic students are struggling with their Math or Physics modules for various reasons. Thus we do provide group or individual consultations for these subjects. Details are as follows:

Available slots (each slot is 1h 45 min):

(1) Weekday mornings | 9 am – 10.45 am or 11am – 12.45 pm;

(2) Tuesday or Thursday afternoons | 2 pm – 3.45 pm or 4 pm – 5.45 pm

(3) Wednesday or Thursday evenings | 8 pm – 9.45 pm

(4) Saturday |  11.30 am – 1.15 pm or 5.30 pm – 7.15 pm

(5) Sunday |  1.30 pm – 3.15 pm

Tuition Fees:

Fee per student per session (1h 45 min) for 2 or more students:  $80

Fee per session (1h 45 min) for just one student (1-1 coaching):  $170

 

To book a slot, SMS your Name, Poly, Subject, Day & Time to 97860411.

For enquiries, call 97860411.

 

Posted in DSA, O Level

Mid-year (SA1) results important for DSA to JC or Poly

I think many students are not aware of this. If you are good in sports and intend to apply to a JC or Poly via DSA in June, they will look at your mid-year exam results. Thus you should aim to at least pass all your O-level subjects with a B4/B3 average at the least, else the JC or Poly would tell you to re-apply again with your prelim results instead.

The problem is, the S4 mid-year exam is always the hardest exam to do well in due to the following reasons:

(1) Teachers would have just finished teaching some topics and then the exam comes;

(2) There is little or no revision time for older topics;

(3) It tests the S3 topics as well and in the case of Math it tests all the topics from S1;

(4) Exam-setters typically make it very hard in order to “wake-up” the students.

Thus S4 students often fail most of their subjects for SA1. The results don’t matter much if you are NOT applying to JCs or Polys via DSA in June. But even if you don’t intend to use DSA, poor results at SA1 doesn’t bode well for your performance in the prelims, which in turn will not give you the confidence you need to face the O-levels.

THUS DOING WELL AT SA1 IS STILL IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW BUSY YOU ARE. PLEASE PRIORITIZE YOUR TIME CORRECTLY AND AIM TO DO WELL IN ALL EXAMS.

Ilyasa

Posted in A-Level, Exam Results, O Level

JC / Poly Talk after release of O-Level Results 2015

LATEST! : Free Talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Sat 31 Jan 6pm

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We regret to inform you that due to overwhelming response, REGISTRATION FOR THIS TALK IS NOW CLOSED. However, you may wish to attend another free talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS on Sat 31st Jan 2015, 6pm – 7.30pm. By then you would have received your JC posting and you may need more information on the various A-level subjects.

You can REGISTER for the JC SUBJECTS TALK by sending your <NAME><“TALK31JAN”><No. of people coming> via SMS to 97860411.

Free Talk on JC SUBJECT COMBINATIONS Sat 31 Jan 6pm

Thank you and Best Regards.

 

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Dear Post-O-Level Students.

If you currently have the following Questions:

(1) Should I go JC or Poly?

(2) Which subject combination to take in JC? What is H2 or H1? Take 4 H2s or 3 H2s?

(3) How to survive JC1 and Promos? How to prepare for A-levels?

(4) How different is General Paper from O-Level English? Is it important to take Economics?

(5) What is the difference between H2 and H1 Math? How different is H2 Math from A. Math?

(6) Is H2 Chemistry very difficult compared to O-Level Chemistry? How about H2 Physics?

then you are highly encouraged to ATTEND our specially prepared TALK on JC / Poly matters on Wed 14 Jan at 8pm. ADMISSION IS FREE.

Details as follows.

Date: WED, 14 JAN 2015

Time:  8.00 pm – 9.30 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><“TALK14JAN”><No. of people coming> via SMS to 97860411.

For any queries, don’t hesitate to call 65694897 or 97860411. THANK YOU!

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Posted in Educational Advice, Exam Results

What to do if your O-Level results are bad ….

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around mid-April (Please check SEAB website) and closes before mid-May. If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. Thus you must begin your science practical training before April. Science practical training in Singapore Learner qualifies as practical training for the purpose of registration for Science subjects for the ‘A’ and ‘O’ level exams.

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you must register with us and complete at least 4 practical sessions for each subject by 31st April for us to certify that you have attended science practical training. As students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals, the rest of the lab sessions can be done from May to early October, including the prelim/mock practical exams.

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What I mean by bad O-level results is that you neither qualify for JC nor Poly. And like I’ve said elsewhere, it’s ok if you cried at first, because chances are, you are below 21 and legally, you are still a child (I had a 43 yr old O-Level student once though). But let your sadness be for just one day, and no more after that. The past is over. You cannot change it, but you can still influence your future.

What to do (and what not to do) if your O-level results are bad:

(1) Do not blame others. The first step in making any kind of improvement to yourself is not to blame your teachers, your tutors, your textbooks and certainly not your pet who once chewed up your homework (or so you claimed). Blame yourself. It was YOUR show. Only YOU can fail your self and only YOU can make your self succeed. Got it? Thank you.

(2) Reflect on yourself. What went wrong – your lack of revision, your poor time-management, your addiction to computer games etc.?

(3) Search and find your true self. What are your real interests? What is your passion? Maybe you are not the type to just sit still and study? Maybe you have real talent in Music or the Arts instead?

(4) Plan your next course of action. What can you do with poor O-level results? Here are some options:

(a) Redo your O-levels. If you are below a certain age (check with the MOE), you can redo it in your sec school; you’d still need the right environment and the support. But if you dislike the teachers in your former school, then you either self-study (but don’t forget to register for the O-levels), get tuition, or enrol yourself in a private school or a private education programme. But re-taking O-levels will not bear fruit unless you do steps (2) and (3) above properly; if you continue your bad habits and bad strategies or you simply did not like the subjects you were taking, it’d be very hard for you to be self-disciplined and to maintain focus. You don’t get different results by doing the same things the same way over and over again (in fact, Einstein called that kind of expectation, “insanity”).

(b) Apply to the ITE. No, it’s not The End. But what course to do at the ITE? Don’t go to the ITE with the aim of working for someone later in life. Instead, go to the ITE in order to pick up a skill that will allow you to set up your own business. So what technical skills are good for business? What can you find in all homes and buildings that no ordinary person can install or repair? I can think of three: air-cons, electrical wiring and water pipes. In fact, you need a license from the government in order to do electrical wiring or plumbing work. Some day, you can become the owner or managing director of an electrical or plumbing company. Or you can migrate to Europe, America or Australia which are all in need of skilled personnel, instead of university graduates. And talking about skilled work or migration, don’t ignore nursing as a career. The thing is, don’t be lazy. And have some courage.

(c) If you are very very talented in some sport, music or the arts, apply to a school catering to such talent whether local or overseas (which might be more forgiving of your past). Or try to catch attention by posting a video of your gig on Youtube. Ask Bieber and Psy what happened to them. And some day, Jack Neo might come looking for you …. The thing is, don’t be lazy. And have some courage.

(d) Work first to get some experience of what you like doing. It would be good if you can be an apprentice in some place where there is skilled work, such as in a spectacle shop, watch shop, jewellery shop, air-con repair shop, bakery etc.

(e) If you are eligible for NS, do NS. Who knows, you might actually like working in the armed services, where food, clothing and accommodation (and even car park lots) are provided free. Before you think I’m crazy, why not you add up the total of cost of food, clothing and accommodation for some 30 years of work!

(f) Set up a business. No, you are not too young to set up a business. In fact, you can be a millionaire by the time you are 21. Do an online, e-commerce business, or simply a popular website that companies are dying to advertise in. The thing is, don’t be lazy. And have some courage.

(g) Apply to do a diploma or even a degree in a private school here, such as SIM. However, such a diploma or degree may not be recognised by the Singapore government for employment purposes in public service or even in govt-linked companies such as SIA or Singtel. And schools like SIM may require you to first complete a foundation course before you can be enrolled in a diploma or degree course. I know many students who have done poorly at the O-Levels will choose this option, because it makes them feel better this way, even if the diploma or degree is an external one, but let me tell you one thing – if you didn’t get 5 O-Level passes including passes in English and Math, it might come back to haunt you some day, because I’ve met adults who can’t be promoted or can’t change their jobs because of their grades at O-levels.

(5) Take action. Strategise. Gather resources. Believe in youself and your abilities. Adopt the right values and attitude. Set your short-term and long-term goals clearly. Write these down somewhere. Be positive, and be with positive people.

You see, there are so many ways to move on. Do not let setbacks affect you too much. Pick up and join back the pieces. Get up if you are down. Spend time with your loved ones. Remember these lines from Miley Cyrus’ song (if you don’t hate her of course):

“But I gotta keep tryin’. Gotta keep my head held high. There’s always gonna be another mountain. I’m always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle. Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose. Ain’t about how fast I get there. Ain’t about what’s waitin’ on the other side. It’s the climb.”

Do not worry about being left behind as your friends move forward. Chances are, you are going to live for another 60 years or so. When you look back someday, it wouldn’t matter that you ‘lost’ one or two years somewhere along the way. Setbacks happen to everybody; I had my fair share of failures and setbacks. How we respond to these setbacks matter.

If you still feel down, then please watch this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlTdkYXuzE. It might help you a bit. : )

Good luck and take care.  : )

Ilyasa

 


 

 

 

 

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Posted in O Level

‘O’ Level results 2014 to be released on 13 Jan?

That’s what I heard. All the best to those who will be receiving their results. Whatever happens, just move on.

Related Links:

List of Junior Colleges (JC) (2012) in Singapore by Cut-Off L1R5 aggregate

List of ‘Top’ Courses of Polytechnics (2012) in Singapore by net Cut-Off ELR2B2 aggregate

Which one to choose? The IB or the A-levels?

What to do if your O-Level results are bad ….

Before you choose your JC subjects, read this ….

JC / IP / A-LEVEL CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2014

Which subject combination to choose in JC?

Between JC and Poly …

Beware the critical years in math education …

Posted in Polytechnics

List of ‘Top’ Courses of Polytechnics (2012) in Singapore by net Cut-Off ELR2B2 aggregate

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The table below shows the list of top or popular courses of Polytechnics in Singapore by net cut-off ELR2B2 aggregate. The net ELR2B2 aggregate score includes CCA Bonus Points.

Course Course Code Polytechnics 2012 JAE COP
International   Business N85 Ngee Ann 6
International   Business S36 Singapore 7
Biomedical   Science S98 Singapore 8
Biomedical   Science N59 Ngee Ann 9
Veterinary   Bioscience N90 Ngee Ann 9
Arts Business   Management N91 Ngee Ann 9
Banking &   Financial Services N53 Ngee Ann 9
Engineering   Science N93 Ngee Ann 9
Psychology   Studies N77 Ngee Ann 9
Psychology   Studies T48 Temasek 9
Molecular   Biotechnology N49 Ngee Ann 10
Tourism &   Resort Management N72 Ngee Ann 10
Mass   Communication N67 Ngee Ann 10
Biotechnology S72 Singapore 10
Pharmacy   Science N73 Ngee Ann 11
Accountancy N51 Ngee Ann 11
Business   Studies N45 Ngee Ann 11
Animation   & 3D Arts N92 Ngee Ann 11
Film, Sound   & Video N82 Ngee Ann 11
Banking &   Financial S76 Singapore 11
Business   Innovation and Design S34 Singapore 11
Creative   Writing for Television and New Media S41 Singapore 11
Biomedical   Science T27 Temasek 11
Veterinary   Technology T45 Temasek 11
Business &   Social Enterprise N79 Ngee Ann 12
Child   Psychology & Early Education N86 Ngee Ann 12
Advertising   & Public Relations N87 Ngee Ann 12
Chinese Media   & Communication N88 Ngee Ann 12
Applied   Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science S64 Singapore 12
Accountancy S75 Singapore 12
Business   Administration S71 Singapore 12
Human resource   Management with Psychology S48 Singapore 12
Tourism &   Resort Management S55 Singapore 12
Aeromautical   Engineering S88 Singapore 12
Applied Drama   and Psychology S43 Singapore 12
Music &   Audio Technology S97 Singapore 12
Accounting   & Finance T02 Temasek 12
Aviation   Management Services T04 Temasek 12
Accountancy   & Finance C98 Nanyang 13
Chemical &   Biomolecular Engineering N56 Ngee Ann 13
Hotel &   Leisure Facilities Management N40 Ngee Ann 13
Business   Information Technology N61 Ngee Ann 13
Aerospace   Technology N65 Ngee Ann 13
Optometry N83 Ngee Ann 13
Chinese   Studies N70 Ngee Ann 13
Chemical   Engineering S70 Singapore 13
Perfumery and   Cosmetic Science S38 Singapore 13
Nutrition,   Health & Wellness S44 Singapore 13
Financial   Informatics S46 Singapore 13
Optometry S67 Singapore 13
Media and   Communication S86 Singapore 13
Biotechnology T31 Temasek 13
Communications   & Media Management T40 Temasek 13
Law &   Management T09 Temasek 13
Early   Childhood Studies T54 Temasek 13
Digital   Forensics T55 Temasek 13
Banking &   Financial Services C96 Nanyang 14
Dental Hygiene   & Therapy C72 Nanyang 14
Social   Sciences (Social Work) C47 Nanyang 14
Early   Childhood Education N66 Ngee Ann 14
Multimedia   & Animation N55 Ngee Ann 14
Food, Science   & Technology S47 Singapore 14
Architecture S66 Singapore 14
Hotel &   Leisure Facilities Management S95 Singapore 14
Integrated   Events & Projects Management S50 Singapore 14
Aerospace   Electronics S90 Singapore 14
Bioengineering S58 Singapore 14
Infocomm   Security Management S54 Singapore 14
Visual   Communication and Media Design S93 Singapore 14
Pharmaceutical   Science T25 Temasek 14
Aerospace   Engineering T51 Temasek 14
Business   Intelligience & Analytics T57 Temasek 14
Visual   Communication T24 Temasek 14
Medicinal   Chemistry C45 Nanyang 15
Pharmaceutical   Sciences C65 Nanyang 15
Mass Media   Management C93 Nanyang 15
Real Estate   Business N48 Ngee Ann 15
Sustainable   Urban Design & Engineering N89 Ngee Ann 15
Aerospace   Electronics N75 Ngee Ann 15
Audio-visual   Technology N76 Ngee Ann 15
Biomedical   Engineering N60 Ngee Ann 15
Financial   Information N81 Ngee Ann 15
Materials   Science S37 Singapore 15
Environmental   Management & Water Technology S52 Singapore 15
Engineering   with Business S42 Singapore 15
Business   Information Technology S82 Singapore 15
Digital   Animation S35 Singapore 15
Business/Logistics   & Operations Management/ Marketing T01 Temasek 15
Hospitality   & Tourism Management T08 Temasek 15
Apparel Design   & Merchandising T20 Temasek 15

Related Links:

(1) List of ‘Top’ Secondary Schools (2012) in Singapore by median PSLE aggregate score (2011)

(2) List of ‘Top’ Primary Schools (2012) based on GEP classes and Awards achieved.

(3) List of ‘Top’ Secondary School (2012) in Singapore by Cut-Off PSLE aggregate score (2011)

(4) List of Junior Colleges (JC) (2012) in Singapore by Cut-Off L1R5 aggregate score (including bonus points)

Ilyasa, M.Ed., PGDE, full-time tutor of Math & Physics (h/p: 97860411)

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Posted in Educational Advice

Should N-Level graduates opt for the direct poly route?

From 2013 onwards, top N-Level graduates can go to polytechnics without first having O-Level certificates, either by undergoing a one-year foundation course in the polys for the top 10%, or by doing a Higher Nitec course at the ITE for the next top 20% of their N-Level cohort.

So would it be a wise choice for an N-Level grad to opt for direct entry into a poly, instead of first sitting for the O-Levels? Well, in my opinion, with regard to certification, they face about the same problem as top Express stream students when deciding whether to choose an IP programme or enrol in an O-Level sec school.

An IP student who fails his A-Levels only has a PSLE cert to show, which, despite all the stress it causes, counts for next to nothing. If an N-Level holder fails to get a poly diploma, he would have only his N-Level cert for employment purposes (still sounds better than just having a PSLE cert right?). But I believe many jobs today require at least 3 or 5 O-Level passes. So I think it’s still wise to have an O-Level cert.

However, the O-Level route is a very academic one, and may not suit all N-Level grads, especially those who are weak in English and Mother Tongue. But having a good O-Level cert also allows a student to enter a JC.

So, I think, in the final analysis, whether or not a top N-Level grad chooses to bypass the O-Levels in his quest to enter a poly should depend on whether he believes he can do well in the very theoretical and academic O-Level programme. I’m certain the poly foundation program or the Higher Nitec course has a more hands-on approach to learning and solving problems.

Ilyasa

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