JC1 H2 Chemistry: Saturday | 3.30 pm – 5.15 pm | Code: J1C1
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The Tutor:
Mr Lee J.X.: A First Class Honours B.Sc. graduate (majoring in Chemistry) from the National University of Singapore and a straight-A alumnus of Hwa Chong Institution, Mr Lee is a youthful and dynamic tutor with a pleasant personality, who has been coaching students in Advanced and O-Level Chemistry for more than 6 years. A Teaching Award recipient, Mr Lee also holds a Master of Research degree (distinction) from the Imperial College London.
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
Yay, my RVHS student got A1* for his math
I didn’t know there is such a grade as A1*. Does it exist only in RVHS? Anyway, today my S3 Math student Ryan told me he obtained that grade for his Term 1 Math. He had been doing well so far this year, but it wasn’t the case 2 years ago when he first came.
I’ve always said that IP students should not be doing badly in math in the first place, for the simple reason that most of them obtained A* for math at the PSLE. But many IP students DO perform poorly in math right from sec 1. When Ryan showed me his test answers back then, I could immediately tell what his problem was. So I gave him some diagnostic questions to confirm my suspicion about his weak areas. Continual coaching and many lessons later, his math became OK and now it is of a high standard.
But it takes two hands two clap. Ryan succeeded not only because he sought help early, but also because he has developed a learning disposition that is typical of eventual top students. So if you want to improve your grades, please do the following:
Always THINK about what you are doing. ASK QUESTIONS when something about what you are learning or solving doesn’t seem to fit in (i.e it causes a dissonance in you). READ A LOT so that your knowledge base is sound to begin with. Always REFLECT on your own learning, your solutions, and even your questions.
WHAT YOU ASK REFLECTS A LOT ABOUT YOU. That is why you must ask a lot of questions, so that your teacher or tutor knows what your problem is. Of course you might get some scolding along the way, but that is how you learn even more.
Happy Learning!
Ilyasa
SEC 3 – 4 Homeschooling Support Programme
This page is for students who will be doing our 2-year Science Practical Programme, from Sec 3 to Sec 4, typically for homeschoolers or students who have left secondary school at Sec 2.
Practical Schedule:
Every Monday and Tuesday (except public hols), 10 am-12 pm. One subject per week. Physics, Chemistry and Biology will be done in 3 consecutive Tuesdays and the cycle repeats. First lesson (Physics) starts on 1o Jan 2022. REGISTER NOW.
One-time Registration Fee: $30
Fee per session: $120 (must be paid at least 5 days in advance)
If you have any queries kindly contact Admin at 6569 4897 or 87762711. Thank you!
Please click on any of the relevant links below to view details such as syllabus, lab topics, lab days and times, for each Science subject:
SEC 3-4 PURE PHYSICS PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 PURE CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 PURE BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL
SEC 3-4 SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) PRACTICAL
Combined Science (Physics) Tuition available
Sec 4 Science (Physics): Tuesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm | Code: S4P3
Sec 4 Science (Physics): Sunday | 9.30 am – 11.15 am | Code: S4P4
Sec 3 Science (Physics): Wednesday | 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm | Code: S3P2
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Profile of Tutor:
Ex-MOE teacher, NIE-trained, more than 7 years’ experience teaching A-level & O-Level Physics, alumnus of RI and RJC, Master of Education degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education (NIE), 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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
JC2 H2 Chemistry Tuition Scheme of Work 2015
EVERY SUNDAY 11.30 AM – 1.15 PM
11/1 – Organic Chemistry: Introductory Topics + Alkanes
18/1 – Alkenes + Arenes
25/1 – Halogen Derivatives
1/2 – Hydroxy Compounds
8/2 – Carbonyl Compounds
15/2 – Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
1/3 – Nitrogen Compounds
8/3 – Equilibria
15/3 – Revision for Common Test 1 – Energetics
22/3 – Revision for Common Test 1 – Reaction Kinetics
29/3 – Group II
5/4 – Group VII
12/4 – An Introduction to the Chemistry of Transition Elements
19/4 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Atoms, Molecules and Stoichiometry
26/4 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Atomic Structure + Chemical Bonding
3/5 – Revision for Common Test 2 – The Gas State + The Periodic Table: Chemical Periodicity
10/5 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Electrochemistry
17/5 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Organic Chemistry
24/5 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Organic Chemistry
31/5 – Revision for Common Test 2 – Organic Chemistry
7/6 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 1) + Discussion on Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 1)
14/6 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 2)
21/6 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 3)
28/6 – Discussion on Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 2 and Paper 3)
5/7 – Revision for Prelim – Atoms, Molecules and Stoichiometry + Atomic Structure + Chemical Bonding
12/7 – Revision for Prelim – Energetics and Reaction Kinetics
19/7 – Revision for Prelim – The Gas State + The Periodic Table: Chemical Periodicity
26/7 – Revision for Prelim – Electrochemistry + Equilibria
2/8 – Revision for Prelim – Group II + Group VII + An Introduction to the Chemistry of Transition Elements
16/8 – Revision for Prelim – Organic Chemistry
23/8 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 1) + Discussion on Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 1)
30/8 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 2)
6/9 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 3)
13/9 – Discussion on Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 2 and Paper 3)
20/9 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 1) + Discussion on Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 1)
27/9 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 2)
4/10 – Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 3)
11/10 – Discussion on Singapore Learner H2 Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 2 and Paper 3)
18/10 – Final Consultation on H2 Chemistry
25/10 – Final Consultation on H2 Chemistry
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <J2C1> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
S4 Chemistry Tuition Scheme of Work 2015
EVERY SUNDAY 1.30 PM – 3.15 PM
11/1 – Electrolysis
18/1 – Electrolysis
25/1 – Energy Changes
1/2 – Energy Changes
8/2 – Speed of Reaction
15/2 – Speed of Reaction + Oxidation and Reduction
1/3 – Periodic Table
8/3 – Ammonia + The Atmosphere and Environment
15/3 – Introduction to Organic Chemistry + Alkanes and Alkenes
22/3 – Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids + Macromolecules
29/3 – Revision for MYE – Kinetic Particle Theory + Measurement and Experimental Techniques + Elements, Compounds and Mixtures + Separation Techniques
5/4 – Revision for MYE – Atomic Structure + Ionic Bonding + Covalent and Metallic Bonding
12/4 – Revision for MYE – The Mole Concept + Oxidation and Reduction
19/4 – Revision for MYE – Acids, Bases and Salts (including Qualitative Analysis)
26/4 – Revision for MYE – Metals + Electrolysis
3/5 – Open Revision – Practice of Sample Exam Paper
10/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Kinetic Particle Theory + Measurement and Experimental Techniques + Elements, Compounds and Mixtures + Separation Techniques + Oxidation and Reduction + Periodic Table
17/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Atomic Structure + Ionic Bonding + Covalent and Metallic Bonding
24/5 – Revision for Prelim I – The Mole Concept + Energy Changes + Speed of Reaction + Ammonia + The Atmosphere and Environment
31/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Acids, Bases and Salts (including Qualitative Analysis)
7/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Metals + Electrolysis
14/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Organic Chemistry (Introduction to Organic Chemistry + Alkanes and Alkenes + Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids + Macromolecules)
21/6 – Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 2)
28/6 – Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 1) + Discussion on Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam I (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
5/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Kinetic Particle Theory + Measurement and Experimental Techniques + Elements, Compounds and Mixtures + Separation Techniques + Oxidation and Reduction + Periodic Table
12/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Atomic Structure + Ionic Bonding + Covalent and Metallic Bonding
19/7 – Revision for Prelim II – The Mole Concept + Energy Changes + Speed of Reaction + Ammonia + The Atmosphere and Environment
26/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Acids, Bases and Salts (including Qualitative Analysis)
2/8 – Revision for Prelim II – Metals + Electrolysis
16/8 – Revision for Prelim II – Organic Chemistry (Introduction to Organic Chemistry + Alkanes and Alkenes + Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids + Macromolecules)
23/8 – Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 2)
30/8 – Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 1) + Discussion on Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 2)
6/9 – Discussion on Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam II (Paper 1) + Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 1)
13/9 – Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 2)
20/9 – Discussion on Singapore Learner Chemistry Mock Exam III (Paper 1 and 2)
27/9 – Final Consultation for Chemistry
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4C1> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
S4 A. Math Tuition Scheme of Work 2015
EVERY SUNDAY 11.30 AM – 1.15 PM
1/2 – Nature of Stationary Points
8/2 – Maxima & Minima Problems
15/2 – Maxima & Minima Problems | Connected Rates of Change
1/3 – Connected Rates of Change
8/3 – Integration
15/3 – Integration of Trigonometric Functions
22/3 – Integration of Exponential Functions and 1/(ax+b)
29/3 – Definite Integrals & Area Under A Curve
5/4 – Integration in Kinematics
12/4- Revision for MYE – Indices, Surds & Logarithms
19/4 – Revision for MYE – Polynomials & Roots of Equations
26/4 – Revision for MYE – Trigonometric Identities & Equations
3/5 – Open Revision
10/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Modulus & Power Functions & Binomial Theorem
17/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Coordinate Geometry & Linear Law
24/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Circles & Plane Geometry
31/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Further Trigonometric Identities & Equations
7/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Applications of Differentiation
14/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Applications of Integration
21/6 – Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam I
28/6 – Discussion on Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam I
5/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Surds, Indices & Logarithms
12/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Roots of Equations, Inequalities & Polynomials
19/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Binomial Theorem, Coordinate Geometry & Linear Law
26/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Circles & Plane Geometry
2/8 – Revision for Prelim II – Trigonometric Identities & Equations
16/8- Revision for Prelim II – Differentiation
23/8- Revision for Prelim II – Integration
30/8- Challenging A. Math
6/9- Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam II Paper 1
13/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam
20/9- Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam II Paper 2
27/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner A. Math Mock Exam
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4AM1> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
S4 Physics Tuition Scheme of Work 2015
EVERY SUNDAY 9.30 AM – 11.15 PM (Pay Per Lesson Available)
1/2 – Magnetism I
8/2 – Magnetism II
15/2 – Electromagnetism I
1/3 – Electromagnetism II
8/3 – Electromagnetic Induction I
15/3 – Electromagnetic Induction II
22/3 – Electromagnetic Induction III
29/3 – Revision for MYE – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
5/4 – Revision for MYE – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
12/4- Revision for MYE – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
19/4 – Revision for MYE – Light
26/4 – Revision for MYE – Waves & Sound
3/5 – Open Revision
10/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
17/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
24/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
31/5 – Revision for Prelim I – Light, Waves & Sound
7/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Electricity
14/6 – Revision for Prelim I – Electromagnetism & Induction
21/6 – Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam I
28/6 – Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam I
5/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Kinematics, Forces & Moments
12/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Energy, Work, Power & Pressure
19/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Heat Capacity & Latent Heat
26/7 – Revision for Prelim II – Light, Waves & Sound
2/8 – Revision for Prelim II – Electricity
16/8- Revision for Prelim II – Electromagnetism & Induction
23/8- Challenging Physics – Mechanics & Heat
30/8- Challenging Physics – Waves & Electricity
6/9- Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam II Paper 1
13/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam
20/9- Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam II Paper 2
27/9- Discussion on Singapore Learner Physics Mock Exam
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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.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4P1> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.
REMINDER: Our Special Early Bird Discount (SEBD) period ends on 31 Jan 2015
As a gesture of appreciation, we offer discounts to students who join us EARLY in the year or those who take more than one subject.
To students who join in between November and January (inclusive), we offer a Special Early Bird Discount (SEBD) of between $40 to $80 off their monthly fees. This SEBD period ends on 31 Jan 2015.
Once determined, a student’s monthly tuition fee REMAINS THE SAME from the point of registration to the time he/she leaves the course (except in the case where a student drops a subject after being given a discount).
To check out the exact Tuition Fees for each level, click HERE.
Reflection on S1 IP Physics class
Today is the first day of our Sec 1 Physics class. I’ve been teaching JC and Sec 4 Physics for 10 years but have never thought of teaching S1 Physics until late last year. Last Nov I decided to have a Fast-Track Physics class in 2015 for interested S1 students especially those from IP schools, as their Physics in S1 normally includes concepts from S3.
Today we covered Physical Quantities, SI units, base quantities, prefixes, standard form and conversion of units. Terms taught included magnitude, direction, scalars and vectors.
Of the above, students found conversion of units and standard form to be the most difficult. This is because fractions, decimals and indices are involved. This is why I insist on teaching indices in my post-PSLE S1 Math Headstart classes. Many Physics students in S3 and S4 still find conversion of units difficult even though it is taught in S1 as well as in math.
Nevertheless, the S1 students enjoyed the class as they could see how math was applied to solve science problems. Next week we will be learning about how to measure lengths more accurately using vernier calipers.
Ilyasa