Posted in H2 Chemistry

J1 H2 CHEMISTRY Tuition To Start on Sat 21 Mar

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in Learning & Teaching, Sec Math, Track Record

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

Posted in Homeschooling Support

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 88765498. 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


Posted in Science (Physics)

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in A-Level, JC Chem (H2/H1)

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <J2C1> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in Pure Chemistry

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4C1> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.

Posted in A. Math

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4AM1> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.

 

Posted in Pure Physics

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.

TUITION FEES

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <S4P1> TO 97860411.

For enquiries, kindly call 65694897 or sms to 9786 0411.

 

Posted in Administrative

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.

Posted in S1 Physics

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