Study Tips & Advice
Common Sentence Structure Mistakes & How To Correct Them
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
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 [...]
What Is The General Ability Test And How Can You Prepare For It?
In your education journey, you may have come across occasions where you may be asked to do a General Ability Test. Even into adulthood, General Ability Tests are sometimes required by employers to determine the suitability of candidates that they want to hire. As a General Ability (GA) test is often very different from the [...]
Ways To Ensure You Don’t Waste Away Your Year-End Holiday
Where has all the time gone? All too soon, the academic year has come to a close, and the year-end school holidays are here again! With work-from-home still a norm across most of Singapore, and COVID-19 restrictions putting a damper on a lot of plans, the next best alternative is to spend it safely – [...]
How to Ace that GEP Selection Test (Sample Questions and Tips!)
Dear Parent, is your child going for the GEP Selection Test this November? Are you (and your child!) clueless as to what to expect at the selection test? Are you on the lookout for GEP sample questions? These days, there is quite a bit of information online on the type of questions that come up [...]
Predicting A Level Math Topics? An Analysis of RI Prelim Paper
“This topic will definitely come out in the exam! You better study or you’ll regret it.” How many times have you heard this? It’s true, teachers don’t usually encourage students to spot topics for the exams. When you study only selected topics, you take a big risk in forgoing your marks in other questions. However, [...]
What’s All The Fuss About Tough PSLE Math Questions?
Complaining about difficult PSLE questions seems to be an annual ritual. Here’s this year’s stand-out question, its solution, and some insights about the PSLE.
The IB Subject Combinations And Scoring System Explained
Dispel any confusions about the International Baccalaureate – find out about the subject combinations, assessments, and core elements of the diploma programme.
Remember These Tips For An Easier Time Doing Trigonometry
New to trigonometry and still getting stumped? Work your way to mastering trigonometry with our handy tips and reminders!
Stressful Exam Periods: How Not To Neglect Mental Health
It’s one of the most nerve-wracking times of the year as a student – exam time! Whether your child is facing their end-of-year exams (EOYs), prelims for a major exam, or the O or A levels, it’s bound to be a high-stress period for most. The pressures to get good grades and the high-paced nature [...]