Tuition Articles
How Should I Plan My Revision For The Year-End Exams?
14
Jul
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 [...]
Our Tutor’s Comments On Mid-Year Exams Are On Yahoo News
13
Jul
Previously, we discussed some ways the removal of the mid-year exams in Singapore would impact students. Importantly, we realised that removing exams would not necessarily achieve the aim of reducing stress in students. In fact, it might even add on to their stress, due to the uncertainty of this new system, and one less checkpoint [...]
Too Careless? Here’s How You Can Minimise Silly Mistakes In Math
29
Jun
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 [...]
5 Books For Primary School Children Definitely Worth Reading
27
Jun
It’s not often that you pick up a children’s book that ticks all the right boxes. An original storyline, good language, children-friendly themes – it’s not too much to ask, is it? If you’re looking for good book recommendations for primary school kids, you’re in the right place! These carefully selected books have stood the [...]
How To Start Strong in Semester 2: High School Edition
23
Jun
The second half of the year is approaching, and with it comes the second academic semester and the year-end exams! Some schools are also having their term assessments very early in Term 3, very soon after the June holidays. Things become more high-stakes in these two terms, with the final exams, shorter teaching time, and [...]
4 Steps For Getting Ready For Primary School Semester 2
22
Jun
Just like that, the June holidays have whizzed by in a blink! It’s time to get your child ready for a new school term and semester – usually a more hectic one with more difficult topics and more content to study for at the year-end exams. To avoid having Semester 2 hit you and the [...]
Heartwarming Stories About Family For Primary School Readers
13
Jun
Family is something that we expect to experience warmth, support, and love from, even when everyone else cannot fulfil that. Whether birth family, adopted family, or a chosen family made out of strangers or friends, everyone longs to have a place where they can feel like they belong. So, this holiday, we are introducing stories [...]
Trickiest Math Topics Students Face in Upper Secondary
08
Jun
Students in Sec 3 and 4 know just how difficult mathematics becomes at the upper secondary levels. Even students who found themselves doing alright at math in lower secondary often find themselves suddenly struggling to understand the new topics and challenging problems introduced in Sec 3 and 4. If you want to get ensure you [...]
Why Being Bilingual Is A Good Thing For Students
08
Jun
Studying two languages in school is tough, but worth it. Learn about how being bilingual is beneficial to your child’s mind, education, and cultural awareness.
How To Make Bilingual Education Work For Your Child
30
May
Bringing up children who are fluent in two languages is crucial in Singapore’s education system. Here’s how you can encourage bilingual learning in your child.