As a new JC student, one all-important decision you have to make within your first few weeks of school is your subject combination. Almost by instinct, you are probably considering your choices based on your interests and strengths. However, another big thing you should consider is whether those subjects can take you to the university [...]

We are currently in exam season, which means most students should be knee-deep into their revision and practice for the year end exams! Naturally, some students are on top of things and are on the way to crushing the exams. Others may be still figuring things out along the way, wondering what’s the right way [...]

Is it your dream to become a doctor? Being a doctor is a prestigious and coveted profession that can be very meaningful and fulfilling. Many kids aspire to become a doctor when they grow up, but the path to medical school is not for everyone! Getting into medical school anywhere in the world is highly [...]

To the uninitiated, it may be surprising to learn that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme contains not just one, but two different math subjects. In 2019, the two older math subjects – Mathematics and Maths Studies – were replaced by new syllabi, now called “Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA)” and “Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation [...]

Molecular biology is one of the big topics of upper sec biology, and a topic that many students struggle with. Not only is it a big jump going from more ‘macro’ levels of biology to the molecular level, it is also content-heavy with a lot of processes and definitions to remember. But with it being [...]

Many people will say that JC, or Junior College, ranks up there as one of the most stressful times in their student life. Combine an intensive curriculum across less than 2 years, with other CCA commitments, and a competitive schooling system, and it is no wonder that many teens struggle to do well or just [...]

For most students, the first thing they do after getting back a test is to find out how many marks they got. Did I pass? Is it an ‘A’? Did the examiner tally the marks correctly? While these are all normal reactions and things you SHOULD definitely do when you get back a test paper, [...]

Which is your most dreaded part about studying physics at O Levels or A Levels? For some, it is all the calculations. For others, it might be difficulty understanding certain concepts. But one thing you can’t overlook in order to excel in physics is: memorising the formulae. Compared to subjects like biology and chemistry, physics [...]

Term 3 has only just begun, but those students in their O Level and A Level years would have already started to feel the heat. What’s more, with the phasing out of mid-year exams in all schools, students now have one less exam to sit for before the year-end exams – bringing up the stakes [...]

As tutors, we often find that one of the hardest things to teach students in math is: how to avoid making careless mistakes! Your Future Academy IP Math tutor in Singapore can help you understand concepts better, teach you ways to practise smarter, and even motivate you to appreciate the subject more. However, avoiding careless [...]