Study Tips & Advice
5 Useful Study Tips For Surviving Organic Chemistry
16
May
Ask any chemistry student (that is, almost any O level or A level student), and they will tell you: Organic Chemistry is the killer topic. Sure, some students may find Organic Chemistry fun! But there’s no arguing that it is one of the biggest topics, with many subtopics, chemical reactions to remember, and lots of [...]
How To Increase Your Chances Of Succeeding In DSA-Sec
26
Apr
Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is traditionally seen as THE way for students to determine which secondary schools they can qualify and apply for. However, did you know that there is another popular way to get into good secondary schools in Singapore? A small portion of primary students enter a secondary school through the [...]
Methods and Applications of Differentiation: A Summary Guide
28
Mar
When we’re talking about major topics in secondary school math, we can’t leave out: Differentiation. It is that giant topic that you can’t avoid in the exams, as there will surely be at least a few questions on differentiation. Whether you like it or not, how well you perform in math partly hinges on how [...]
Acids & Bases: Clarifying Common Misunderstandings
25
Mar
Do you find the topic of acids and bases a confusing one? You’re not alone! This chemistry topic is known to be a tough one, with many tricky equations and things to remember. It is also a very common topic that comes up in many questions in the exams – so it pays to know [...]
How To Understand Turning Effect of Forces in Physics
18
Mar
Pushing a door open, sitting on a see-saw, pedaling a bicycle – these are all real-life examples where the turning effect of forces come into play. It seems simple enough when you are able to make sense of what happens in real-life. But when it comes to solving those Physics exam questions, things aren’t so [...]
Conduction, Convection, Radiation: Applications And Examples
09
Mar
Thermal physics is a huge topic in secondary school and JC physics that consists of concepts like transfer of thermal energy and thermal properties of matter. Often, students trip up because there are just so many concepts to remember, including formulae and application questions! One of the biggest challenges when tackling thermal physics questions, especially [...]
A Quick Guide To Must-Know Sec 1 Linear Graph Concepts
04
Mar
Linear graphs may be one of the first few topics you learn in secondary school math, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy! To beginners at algebra and graphs, this topic can prove to be a little tricky, especially when doing it for the first few times. If you’re still at the stage of trying [...]
Useful Tips For Aceing Your Next English Comprehension Test
31
Dec
Loving to read isn’t a guaranteed ticket to being good at reading comprehension. Although you may enjoy reading for pleasure, getting good marks at the reading comprehension in English exams requires more. Amongst the skills you will need is a keen eye for detail, good answering technique, and time management. If reading comprehension is your [...]
Common Sentence Structure Mistakes & How To Correct Them
07
Dec
Good grammar and sentence structure are necessary for good writing and speaking. You can have an amazing storyline for your composition but terrible language will result in a composition that is difficult to understand, with a poor language score. Excelling at English isn’t just about knowing a lot of words. Knowing how to form these [...]
Your Quick Guide To Preparing For Any Verbal Reasoning Test
15
Nov
In Singapore, the GEP Selection Test comes with a component called the General Ability test, and this is delivered in two papers across two days. Usually, General Ability 1 is sat with the English paper, and focuses on verbal reasoning. General Ability 2 is taken with the Mathematics paper, and focuses on non-verbal reasoning. We’ve [...]