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Metacognitive P5 Science Tuition

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I conduct P5 Science tuition every Friday 4pm to 5.30pm at blk 627, bukit batok central. $100 per mth. Max 8 students. Yesterday’s lesson was on the human circulatory system. My emphasis is on thinking, process skills, application and metacognition. You can view my resume at https://singaporelearner.com/about-us/about-ilyasa/.

You can sms or call me at 97860411 for more details. Thank you.

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Sec 1/2 Math & Science Tuition

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Sec 1/2 Math & Science

Sec 2   Math  (Investment amount: $150 per mth):

Sun  12.30 pm to 2.00 pm;

Sec 2 Science (Investment amount: $150 per mth):

Sun 10.45 am to 12.15 pm;

Sec 1 Math (Investment amount: $150 per mth):

Mon 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm

Sec 1 Science (Investment amount: $150 per mth):

Wed 5.45 pm 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.

Mr Jay Lim: With both a Bachelor and Master degree from the US, Mr Lim is a senior tutor who has been tutoring students in PSLE English, Math & Science as well as Lower Secondary English & Math for more than 5 years, including a teaching stint at a SAP cum IP school.

DETAILS:

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Class Size: 2-6 students

To register, kindly send an sms to 97860411, indicating the Student Name, Subject and Level.

Posted in Pri Math, Pri Science

Pri 3-6 English, Math, Science Tuition

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Pri 3-6 English, Math, Science

The following subjects and levels are provided, on weekdays and weekends:

Pri 6 Math: Mon 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm; Sat 9am-10.30am

Pri 6 Science: Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm

Pri 6 English: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Pri 5 Math: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Sat 9am – 10.30am

Pri 5 Science: Wed 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm

Pri 5 English: Mon 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm; Wed 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm

DETAILS:

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

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.

Mr Jay Lim, Master degree, experienced full-time tutor of P5 and P6 Math, Science and English for 5 years.

Average Class Size: 3-8 students.

Fees Per Month:

Pri 5 or Pri 6: One subject, once a week (1.5h): $120 per mth; One subject, twice a week (3h): $220 per mth; Two subjects, once a week (3h): $220 per mth; Two subjects, twice a week (6h): $400 per mth; Three subjects, once a week (4.5h): $300 per mth; Two or three subjects, EVERY DAY (3h) Monday to Friday: $900 per mth.

Pri 3 or Pri 4: One subject, once a week (1.5h): $100 per mth; One subject, twice a week (3h): $180 per mth; Two subjects, once a week (3h): $180 per mth; Two subjects, twice a week (6h): $320 per mth; Three subjects, once a week (4.5h): $240 per mth; Two or three subjects, EVERY DAY (3h) Monday to Friday: $720 per mth.

For enquiries, call or sms to 97860411. To register, sms Student Name, Subject, Level and Day/Time to 97860411. Thank you.

Posted in Personal, Pri Science

My P5 daughter topped her class in a recent science test.

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She obtained 28 out of 30 marks. Of course immediately I asked her about the missing two marks (as though the 28 are not important, but hey, i’m Singaporean u know).

Rahmah has formal science tuition once a week, taught by Mr Lim at my home centre. But almost everyday, she gets to ask her elder sister, my wife and me about science. She’s not really interested in science, except for rocks and minerals which she buys and collects.

My technique is to teach my children science whenever and wherever I can, as my time with them is not much (when I’m free, they would be in school and when they are ‘free’, I would be giving tuition to other people’s children).

Of course it helps that I’m a physics tutor, with lots of knowledge about chemistry as well. I only get irritated when my children ask me about factual biology questions, such as the parts of a plant cell. For that, I normally ask them to use the internet. This is to develop them to be more resourceful and not to immediately rely on others for answers.

If you want your children to be good in science, ask them to read a lot about science and make them think about what they see around them. For eg, ask them why is it easier to cut chicken with a knife than with a metal ruler. In science, you can’t just say it is because the knife is sharper; the scientific answer has to do with force and surface area, or pressure.

Rgds,

Ilyasa

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Recommended Books for PSLE Math & Science

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PSLE Math

For students to master each topic in PSLE Math, I would recommend the following series of books, categorised into different difficulty levels:

High Achievers

1. Challenging Maths Made Easy: A step-by-step guide to the non-routine

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Education; Author: Ammiel Wan Chee Hong

This is an old book first published in 2006 and as far as I know, it was the first attempt to give some kind of learning structure to PSLE Math problem sums. Instead of introducing problems by topics such as Fractions or Ratio, it divides PSLE Math problems into mathematical concepts such as Remainder Concept, Equal Concept etc. It has fully worked out solutions often showing both the Models method and Units method of solving a particular problem. However, it’s only for P6 students and the need for the same kind of guidance for the lower primary levels probably led to the creation of the Onsponge series below.

2. Conquer Problem Sums (Thinking Math@Onsponge)

Publisher: onSponge Pte Ltd; Authors: Ammiel Wan, Corine Quek, Chris Rogers.

The Onsponge set of books also teaches mathematical concepts such as the Remainder Concept, but organises its chapters by topics such as Whole Numbers, Fractions etc, in line with the primary math syllabus so that it would be easier for teachers and parents to use. The advantage is that it is more comprehensive than (1) as it covers all the math topics as well as all the primary levels. However, it has fully worked out solutions for some questions only, and if you want to focus on mastering only problem sums, then (1) would be better for you to complete.

 

Mid Achievers

1. Primary Six Mathematics Tutor

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

Typical of the Mathematics Tutor series of books, this book has concise notes and many worked examples, and provides questions for all levels, from very easy to very difficult. It also has fully worked out solutions which students and parents can use for checking, marking and even learning.

 

2. Problem-Solving Processes in Mathematics (New Syllabus)

Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Fabian Ng

I use this book for my own children as a basic, comprehensive training ground for problem-solving. It provides a lot of questions in increasing difficulty. However, some of the methods used in its worked examples are either inefficient or hard to understand, and another downside of this book is that most of the answers provided at the back of the book are not full solutions.

Gradual Achievers

1. Diagnostic Practice in Maths

Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Peter Lim

2. PSLE Maths Drills

Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Author: Sng Wei Hao

PSLE SCIENCE

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

1. Science Practice (Primary 5 &6)

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Education; Author: Winnie Peh

2.PSLE Ultimate Science Guide

Publisher: Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd; Authors: Low Wai Cheng, Leong May Kuen

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P6 MATH & SCIENCE, June INTENSIVE REVISION For PSLE 2013

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Review and the reinforcement of key topics such as Percentage, Ratio, Fractions, Decimals, Algebra, Geometry, Area and Perimeter and Volume.

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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.

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

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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)

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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.

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Sec 4 Physics Tuition By Ex-Sch Teacher

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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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Administrative Matters:

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.

TUITION FEES

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For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in Pure Physics, Sec Science

Sec 3 Physics Tuition By Ex-Sch Teacher

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

Wed 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm;

Sat 10.45 am to 12.15 pm;

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)

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A former secondary 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.

DETAILS:

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Average Class Size: 2-6 students

To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411, indicating the Student Name, the Subject and Level.

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Sec 4 Chemistry Tuition By Experienced Tutors

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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 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm;

Sun 2.15pm to 3.45 pm;

Tutor(s):

Mr Anthony H.: SMU undergrad who scored A for A-level Chemistry

Mr Tan J. D. : NTU undergrad, alumnus of Hwa Chong Institution, who scored A in A-level Chemistry

DETAILS:

Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640

Average Class Size: 2-5 students

To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411, indicating the Student Name, the Subject and Level.