For those who missed the same course in June, here’s another chance to learn or re-learn the most important techniques and heuristics to solve PSLE Math questions quickly and correctly.
Dates: 8 Sep to 11 Sep 2014, 4 days.
Time: 2.00 pm – 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: $250
Max. no. of students: 8 (Places are really very limited)
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 MATH> to 97860411.
For any queries, you may talk directly to Mr Ilyasa at 97860411.
Topics for today’s PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION (Sep 9 to Sep 12)
The problem sum concepts that I will be covering in today’s PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION (Sep 9 to Sep 12, Mon to Thurs, 2-4pm) are:
(1) Repeated Identity;
(2) Equal Quantities;
(3) External Transfer with one Unchanged Quantity;
(4) Internal Transfer with Total Quantity Unchanged.
The problem sums will also cover Fractions, Ratios and Percentages.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Yay, my P6 student made a big improvement in her Math
Congratulations to Victoria Ng for obtaining 73% for her PSLE Math Prelim Paper as compared to just 43% for her P6 Math SA1. This is also the first time she has passed Math in P6.
Although she was a comparatively weak Math student, I allowed her to join my Sat morning Challenging PSLE Math Programme for Medium to High Ability Students as I believe that most students will benefit from the exposure to the tough questions that I give.
I adopt a metacognitive approach in all my teaching, making students think about their own solutions and making them compare their solutions with those of others and my own. In this way, they will learn the most efficient method to solve a particular type of problem. They will also learn about their natural way of thinking, and how the latter may not be the best approach for some problems.
Mr Lim’s PSLE Math Class in progress
Challenging PSLE Math Weekly Workshop is now held every Saturday morning
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Please note that the following weekly workshop is now held on Saturday mornings instead of Wednesday evenings.
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.
Is metacognition part of the mathematics curriculum in Singapore?
One of the aims of mathematics education in schools in Singapore is to enable students to acquire thinking and problem solving skills and to make effective use of these skills to formulate and solve problems (MOE, 2007).
The existing curriculum framework for mathematics designed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) lists metacognition as one of the components on which the development of mathematical problem solving ability depends.
According to the MOE (2007), metacognition can be defined as the realization of, and the ability to regulate one’s thinking processes, in particular the choosing and application of problem-solving strategies. The MOE believes that it is important to provide students with metacognitive experience in order to help them develop their problem solving abilities.
Note: The above paragraphs are adapted from my minor research paper, Examining Supports for Metacognition in Singaporean Lower Secondary Mathematics Textbooks, NIE, 2011. All rights reserved.
Related links:
(1) Metacognition – The secret to learning and problem-solving;
(2) Metacognition and problem-solving;
(3) Metacognition enhances learning;
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
Pri 3 to Pri 6 Math & Science Tuition at Bukit Batok Central
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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The following subjects and levels are provided (each lesson is 1.5 hrs):
Pri 6 Math: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Fri 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Pri 6 Science: Mon 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Fri 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
Pri 5 Math: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Fri 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Pri 5 Science: Mon 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Fri 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
Pri 4 Math: Tue 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Thur 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Pri 4 Science: Tue 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Thur 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
Pri 3 Math: Tue 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Thur 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Pri 3 Science: Tue 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm, Thur 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm
DETAILS:
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Tutor(s): Mr Jay Lim, Master of International Management, experienced full-time tutor.
Average Class Size: 3-6 students.
Fees Per Month:
Pri 5 or Pri 6: One subject, once a week: $100 per mth; One subject, twice a week: $160 per mth; Two subjects (3h), once a week: $160 per mth; Two subjects (3h), twice a week: $280 per mth; Two subjects, EVERY day (3h) Monday to Friday: $580 per mth.
Pri 3 or Pri 4: One subject, once a week: $80 per mth; One subject, twice a week: $140 per mth; Two subjects (3h), once a week: $140 per mth; Two subjects (3h), twice a week: $240 per mth; Two subjects, EVERY day (3h) Monday to Friday: $480 per mth.
Note: Lessons will begin on Dec 3 onwards.
For enquiries, call or sms to 97860411. To register, sms Student Name, Subject, Level and Day/Time to 97860411. Thank you.
Ilyasa
PSLE (2013) / P6 Math Headstart Holiday Enrichment Programme
For our latest timetable, click here =>
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As you know, Problem Solving in P6 can be quite tough for the average student. Thus we are providing 2-day, 6-hr programmes in November and December to prepare P5 students to excel in P6 Problem Solving.
The details are as follows:
Date/Time (choose one session only):
(1) Sat 10 Nov (2 pm to 5 pm) and Sun 11 Nov (2 pm to 5 pm) @ Bukit Batok;
(2) Sat 17 Nov (10 am to 1 pm) and Sun 18 Nov (10 am to 1 pm) @ Bukit Batok;
(3) Tue 20 Nov (4.30 pm to 7.30 pm) and Wed 21 Nov (4.30 to 7.30 pm) @ Bukit Batok.
(4) Sat 24 Nov (2 pm to 5 pm) and Sun 25 Nov (2 pm to 5 pm) @ Serangoon North;
(5) Thur 27 Nov (4.30 pm to 7.30 pm) and Fri 28 Nov (4.30 to 7.30 pm) @ Bukit Batok.
(6) Tue 4 Dec (4.30 pm to 7.30 pm) and Wed 5 Dec (4.30 to 7.30 pm) @ Bukit Batok.
(7) Thur 13 Dec (4.30 pm to 7.30 pm) and Fri 14 Dec (4.30 to 7.30 pm) @ Bukit Batok.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central, 07-640, or, Blk 510, Serangoon North Ave 4, 01-346.
Class size: Max 6 students.
Investment amt: $120 total for both days (6 hrs).
Tutors:
(1) Mr Iskandar; M.Sc (NUS), BBA (NUS), PGDE (NIE), A-Level (NJC); formerly a HOD for ICT and an upper primary Math and Science teacher in a SAP school.
(2) Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), A-Level (RJC); ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics (8 years).
To book a place in the programme, sms to or call Mr Iskandar at 97249422 or Mr Ilyasa at 97860411.
Ad hoc Individual Consultation for Math and Physics …
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TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
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I understand that there are students who don’t need long-term tuition but are weak in certain topics and they just need to consult a qualified and experienced tutor about these topics since exams are near. I’ve re-organised some of my tuition slots this June hols, so now I have a few free slots that can be used for ad hoc or short-term, individual consultations for the following levels and subjects:
PSLE Math, Sec 4 Math (E/A/IP/IGCSE), Sec 4 Physics, H2/H1 Math.
Fees per hr: JC – $80, Sec – $60, Pri – $50. (Pay per lesson)
Contact no: 97860411
Timing of lesson: Call or sms to arrange.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central (near West Mall, 3 min walk from Bt Batok MRT or bus interchange).
Tutor: 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.
NEW! – JUNE HOLIDAY PSLE INTENSIVE COACHING …
TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
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FAQ for the PSLE Maths Intensive Programme, click here.