I was tutoring yesterday when I caught a glimpse of a little girl standing at my door, with a familiar-looking elderly man beside her. Looking at my bewildered face he quickly introduced himself as the father of a CJC student he sent to me in 2007, for H1 Math. His daughter, that student, has just graduated from NUS and the little girl beside him now is the child of his eldest daughter.
The purpose of their visit was to ask whether I have a P2 math tuition class for the little girl, who is in RGPS. Unfortunately, my lowest level tuition class is P3, so she has to come back at end of 2014 for my P3 headstart class instead. I told the man to let his granddaughter play more in P2 as opposed to studying, but he said the environment in RGPS is very competitive. Fortunately, her grandmother, who was there, agreed with me.
Personally, I don’t think P1 and P2 tuition is necessary, UNLESS the student has not attended pre-school and cannot cope with P1 and P2 English and Math.
Finally, I’m happy to know that my past students are doing well in life, and many have entered universities, although they didn’t come from ‘top’ schools. At PSLE, it is about how intelligent you are. But at the ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, it is about how much you know.
Rgds,
Ilyasa
Compliment from a secondary school Physics teacher ….
Below is an email (with names removed) I received from a Physics teacher on Nov 14, regarding my post IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR O-LEVEL PHYSICS (5058) PAPER 2 2013.
————————————————————————————————————–
Hi Ilyasa,
I am <teacher’s name>,
<Student’s name>’s physics teacher.
He has attended yr physics crash course in oct.
I have compiled a list of qns based on yr predictions for 2013 paper 2.
I am impressed by the accuracy of yr predictions and would like to ask you If there are any methods u have used to reach such accuracy besides doing the elimination method.
I can be contacted at <hp no.>.
Rdgs
———————————————————————————————————-
PRI 3 – PRI 6 CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2014
Classes marked with a ‘*’ are Conceptual Mastery courses whereas those without a ‘*’ are Conceptual Drilling classes.
Conceptual Drilling classes are for students who need to strengthen their maths or science foundation, using constructivist and scaffolding approaches. Conceptual Mastery courses are for students who are ready to learn how to answer or solve challenging questions, using a metacognitive approach.
P3 Math*: Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P3M1.
P3 Math: Every Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P3M2.
P3 Science*: Every Thursday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 21); Code: P3S1.
P4 Math: Every Monday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P4M1.
P4 Math*: Every Tuesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P4M2.
P4 Science*: Every Friday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P4S1.
P5 Math: Every Monday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P5M1.
P5 Math*: Every Tuesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5M2.
P5 Math: Every Saturday, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5M3.
P5 Science: Every Wednesday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P5S1.
P5 Science*: Every Friday, 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P5S2.
P5 Science: Every Saturday, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: P5S3.
P6 Math: Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P6M1.
P6 Math*: Every Tuesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P6M2.
P6 Math*: Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M3.
P6 Math: Every Saturday, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M4.
P6 Science*: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P6S1.
P6 Science: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P6S2.
P6 Science*: Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S3.
P6 Science: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S4.
P6 Math: Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 18); Code: P6M1.
P6 Math*: Every Tuesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 19); Code: P6M2.
P6 Math*: Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M3.
P6 Math: Every Saturday, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6M4.
P6 Science*: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 22); Code: P6S1.
P6 Science: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 20); Code: P6S2.
P6 Science*: Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S3.
P6 Science: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Start Nov 23); Code: P6S4.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. 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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985.
Max Class Size: 8
Monthly fee for each subject or slot for P6/P5/P4/P3 is $110/110/90/90 respectively, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
SEC 3 – SEC 5 CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2014
Sec 3 A. Math: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start 12 Jan); Code: S3M1.
Sec 3 Physics: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start 12 Jan); Code: S3P1.
Sec 3 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start 12 Jan); Code: S3C1.
Sec 4 Math (NA): Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4MN.
Sec 4 Math: Every Monday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 6 Jan); Code: S4M1.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 7 Jan); Code: S4M2.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 9 Jan); Code: S4M3.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Saturday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: S4M4.
Sec 4 Physics: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 10 Jan); Code: S4P1.
Sec 4 Physics: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: S4P2.
Sec 4/5 Exp Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm; Code: S4P3.
Sec 4 NA Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm; Code: S4P4.
Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 7 Jan); Code: S4C1.
Sec 4 NA Science (Chemistry): Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start 12 Jan); Code: S4C2.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central. (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 road in front of Blk 627 are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 941, 947, 985)
Max Class Size: 8
Monthly fee for each subject or slot is $180 respectively, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
JC / IP / A-LEVEL CONCEPTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE 2015
2015 TIMETABLE OF COURSES:
A-LEVEL | JC | GENERAL PAPER TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | ECONOMICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | PHYSICS TUITION
A-LEVEL | JC | CHEMISTRY TUITION
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Year 6 Mathematical Studies (SL) Tuition
A-LEVEL GENERAL PAPER MAR 2015 HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
A-LEVEL ECONOMICS MAR 2015 HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION
Retaking A-Levels: A-LEVEL EXAM PREP FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
———————————————————————————————————–
2014
JC1 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J1M1.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 10 Jan); Code: J1M2.
JC1 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J1M3.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J2M1.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 10 Jan); Code: J2M2.
JC2 H2 Math: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2M3.
JC2 H1 Math: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2M4.
JC2 H1 Physics: Every Sunday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2P1.
JC2 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J2P2.
JC1 H2 Physics: Every Sunday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start 5 Jan); Code: J1P1.
JC2 H2 Management of Business: Every Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 8 Jan); Code: J2B1.
JC2 H1 Economics: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 9 Jan); Code: J2E1.
JC2 H2 Economics: Every Saturday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2E2.
JC2 General Paper: Every Saturday, 11.00 am – 12.45 pm (Start 11 Jan); Code: J2G1.
JC1 General Paper: Every Friday, 8.30 pm – 10.00 pm (Start 7 Feb); Code: J1G1.
SEC 3 PHYSICS CONSOLIDATION WORKSHOPS 14 NOV – 16 NOV
Consolidation workshops are for students who have performed poorly in their SA2 exams or in certain topics in their exams. These classes are intended for students to “consolidate” what they have learnt and re-learn if necessary. Such students are encouraged to attend these lessons before attending Headstart lessons.
(1) Kinematics & Forces: Thursday, 14 Nov, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm; Code: S3PC1.
(2) Moments, Energy & Pressure: Friday, 15 Nov, 9 am – 12 pm; Code: S3PC2.
(3) Heat Capacity & Latent Heat: Friday, 15 Nov, 3 pm – 6 pm; Code: S3PC3
(4) Waves & Light: Saturday, 16 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S3PC4.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central
Max Class Size: 6
Fee: $80 for each 3 hr session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc), former MOE Subject Head with more than 10 years’ experience tutoring students in Physics and Math.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
SEC 3 ADDITIONAL MATH CONSOLIDATION WORKSHOPS 11 NOV – 14 NOV
Consolidation workshops are for students who have performed poorly in their SA2 exams or in certain topics in their exams. These classes are intended for students to “consolidate” what they have learnt and re-learn if necessary. Such students are encouraged to attend these lessons before attending Headstart lessons.
(1) Indices, Surds & Logarithms: Monday, 11 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S3MC1.
(2) Roots of Quadratic Equations & Inequalities: Monday, 11 Nov, 2 pm – 5 pm; Code: S3MC2.
(3) Polynomials & Partial Fractions: Tuesday, 12 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S3MC3
(4) The Binomial Theorem: Tuesday, 12 Nov, 2 pm – 5 pm; Code: S3MC4.
(5) Trigonometry I: Wednesday, 13 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S3MC5.
(6) Trigonometry II: Thursday, 14 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S3MC6.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central
Max Class Size: 6
Fee: $80 for each 3 hr session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc), former MOE Subject Head with more than 10 years’ experience tutoring students in Math and Physics.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
REMINDER: SEC 3 A. MATH, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY HEADSTART CLASSES COMMENCE THIS SUNDAY 10 NOV
Sec 3 A. Math: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S3M1.
Sec 3 Physics: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3P1.
Sec 3 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3C1.
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central
Max Class Size: 8
Tutors:
For Math & Physics: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed, PGDE, B.Sc), former MOE Physics Subject Head with more than 10 years’ experience tutoring students in O-level, IP and A-Level Math & Physics.
For Chemistry: Mr Tan, NTU undergrad with 3 years’ experience tutoring students in O-Level, IP & IB Chemistry.
Monthly fee for each subject or slot is $180, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
All of the above courses will end by 15 Dec 2013 and will resume in the week starting 6 Jan 2014.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
REMINDER: SEC 1 & SEC 2 ALGEBRA WORKSHOPS 5 NOV TO 8 NOV
Consolidation workshops are for students who have performed poorly in their SA2 exams or in certain topics in their exams. These classes are intended for students to “consolidate” what they have learnt and re-learn if necessary. Such students are encouraged to attend these lessons before attending Headstart lessons.
Sec 1 Algebra: Tuesday, 5 Nov, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm; Code: S1MC1.
Sec 1 Algebra: Wednesday, 6 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S1MC2.
Sec 2 Algebra: Thursday, 7 Nov, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm; Code: S2MC1.
Sec 2 Algebra: Friday, 8 Nov, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm; Code: S2MC2.
Consolidation classes for Sec 3 A. Math and Physics will be held from 11 Nov to 15 Nov. Details will be published on Tuesday, 5 Nov. Look out for it!
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central (if you wish to visit or have a chat with the principal tutor, pls sms 97860411 first)
Max Class Size: 6
Fee: $60 for each 3 hr session.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa (M.Ed., PGDE, B.Sc, Ex-MOE Teacher)
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.
SECONDARY MATH & SCIENCE HEADSTART Classes for 2014 that will start in November 2013
For our latest timetable, click here=> 
=============================================================== ORIGINAL POST(OUTDATED):
Note: The secondary levels shown below are 2014 levels. For example, S4 Math is for students who will be in Secondary 4 in 2014.
Sec 3 A. Math: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S3M1.
Sec 3 Physics: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3P1.
Sec 3 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (Start Nov 10); Code: S3C1.
Sec 4 Math (NA): Every Monday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4MN.
Sec 4 Math: Every Monday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 4); Code: S4M1.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 5); Code: S4M2.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Thursday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4M3.
Sec 4 A. Math: Every Saturday, 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4M4.
Sec 4 Physics: Every Friday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 8); Code: S4P1.
Sec 4 Physics: Every Saturday, 2.00 pm – 3.45 pm (Start Nov 16); Code: S4P2.
Sec 4/5 Exp Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P3.
Sec 4 NA Science (Physics): Every Thursday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (Start Nov 7); Code: S4P4.
Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Tuesday, 8.00 pm – 9.45 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C1.
Sec 4 Chemistry: Every Sunday, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (Start Nov 10); Code: S4C2.
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 627, Bukit Batok Central (if you wish to visit or have a chat with the principal tutor, pls sms 97860411 first)
Max Class Size: 8
Monthly fee for each subject or slot for S1/S2/S3/S4 is $150/150/180/180 respectively, inclusive of materials fee. Discounts apply for multiple subjects or slots.
All of the above courses will end by 15 Dec 2013 and will resume in the week starting 6 Jan 2014.
TO REGISTER, SMS <FULL STUDENT NAME>, <CODE> TO 97860411.
For enquiries, kindly call or sms to 9786 0411.