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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.
Sec 3 Math, Physics, Chemistry Tuition
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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.
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 and the Level/Subject required.
A good Indices question for you to try (answer given)
Yay, my sec 3 NA student topped his class in A. Math.
Congratulations to Daniel Lam, from BPGHS, who obtained 39 out of 40 marks for his recent A. Math class test on Quadratic Equations.
I’m still not used to publishing testimonials from current or past students for my teaching or tutoring. In fact, I hardly record or remember their pre-tuition and post-tuition marks. It is sufficient for me that my students have stayed with me for as long as they have needed my guidance (or nagging), and that they continue to do well all the way to university.
Yes, I’m not good at marketing. Even my website is not dazzling enough. It’s ok for now, as I still get a sufficient number of students every year. I don’t even produce my own materials (but I know where to get the good ones).
So without aggressive marketing, testimonials and “own materials”, how have I been able to attract students to come and learn? And in what ways do I add value to a student’s learning? Well, you have to attend my tutorial sessions to know what thinking looks like. : )
Rgds,
Ilyasa
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)
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
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Sec 3 A. Math & Math Tuition By Ex-Sch Teacher
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Sec 3 A. Math: (Investment amt: $180 per mth):
Thurs 5.45 to 7.15 pm;
Sun 2.15pm to 3.45 pm;
Sec 3 E. Math: (Investment amt: $180 per mth):
Tues 5.45 to 7.15 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)
A former secondary school teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level (H2/H1) Physics and (H2/H1) Mathematics for more than 6 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.
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.
What subject combination to choose for Sec 3 or O-levels …
Based on my experience as a secondary school teacher, if you are now in Sec 2, here are the subjects I think you should choose for Sec 3 which will ultimately become your all-important O-Level subjects:
Other than (1) English, (2) Mother Tongue and (3) Mathematics, your other subjects should be:
(4) Additional Mathematics (A. Math is important for all higher level courses in Business and Science, including Engineering, and it will help you tremendously in JC Math (H1 or H2), as well as in math modules in the Polytechnics or ITE. Even a fail in A. Math is given some recognition for the purpose of application to some poly courses. Many university courses which do not require a pass in A-Level Math still require a pass in O-Level Additional Math. And NEVER, EVER drop A. Math even if your school asks you to; schools only care about their overall percentage passes and image, not about you. A school cannot force you to drop A. Math)
(5) Pure Chemistry or Combined Science with Chemistry (Chemistry is the central science. Without any O-level Chemistry, most likely you will not be allowed to do Chemistry in JC which in turn will bar you from taking any unversity courses related to the life sciences, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy etc.)
(6) Whether you take Geography, History or Literature depends on your inclinations. If you are unsure, take History if you intend to go to a JC for it will train you in argumentative or discursive essay writing skills necessary for the General Paper (I took history last time, got an A1 for it and my GP grades were always B3 and above. If you intend to do Law, getting good grades in History and GP helps)
(7) If you want to be in Engineering or Aviation, you must take Physics. If you intend to work in the life or ecological sciences field, you should do Biology.
(8)(added on 21/10/2016) You may also need to consider your overall workload. By taking “triple science”, you may end up taking 8 or 9 subjects when you only need 6 to go to a JC and only 5 to go to a polytechnic. Bear in mind that you may also be more involved in CCA as Sec 3 students will soon become CCA leaders. For example, even though my daughter can do “triple science”, but because she is in the Art Elective Programme and also actively involved in the school band, she has decided to opt for double science instead and I’m happy for her.
Please be very serious in choosing the above subjects because they may actually determine your career in Singapore.
If you need more info on the above, or about choosing JCs or JC subjects, or simply on how to effectively study Math, Physics or Chemistry, do drop by my centre in Bt Batok for a frank, no-obligations discussion. But do msg me (hp no: 9786 0411) first as I may have classes or meetings. Whether you are a parent or a student, if you are serious about education, I look forward to seeing you.
Rgds,
Ilyas
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A. Math Chap 2 – Quadratic Functions & Equations
I was teaching this topic in sch the other day and as expected, students encountered quite a number of problems with this topic. Many of my tuition students over the years also reported the same problems in handling issues related to Quadratic Functions.
Some of these problems are:
(1) not understanding that alpha and beta by themselves also satisfy the quadratic eqn because they are the roots of the equation! So it’s not just abt finding the sum and product of roots;
(2) not knowing the condition for the discriminant (b^2 – 4ac) when the question involves the phrase “for which the function is never positive or never negative”;
(3) not being sure whether one is required to solve an inequality involving the discriminant or the function itself;
(4) not knowing how to complete the square to determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function (even those who can do it do not understand why it works!);
(5) not recognising that “real and distinct roots”, “real and equal roots”, and “no real roots” have other names that express the same meaning.
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