Tuition Articles
Sec 1 Science Sample Notes: Diffusion & Osmosis
04
Apr
Knowing what to expect when you join a tuition class is always a good idea! One useful thing to check out are any sample learning materials or notes provided by the tutor. From samples such as class notes and worksheets, it’s possible to glean some sense of the structure, accuracy, and depth of teaching to [...]
Sec 4 Chemistry Sample Notes: Electrochemistry
29
Mar
Thinking of checking out our tuition classes? Here, you can get a sampling of what it’s like to learn at Future Academy by browsing our lesson notes. As we believe learning should be a holistic process, all aspects of our tuition system should work together harmoniously to enhance the learning experience of our students. From [...]
6 Stories From Another Land: Chinese Fantasy and Folktales
28
Mar
If you’re a reader of English books, think of your favourite book or bestselling series, and chances are, they will written by an author from the West. Some popular children’s authors you’re likely to recognise are J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, Dr. Seuss, and Roald Dahl, who are all of a Western heritage. But did you [...]
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 [...]
Congrats to the Class of 2021 For Their Good A Level Results!
21
Mar
Recent junior college graduates received news of their GCE A Level exam results on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. The long-awaited news would decide the options available to these students for their next step in education, be it in university or other higher education institutions. As usual, there were tears of happiness, relief, and disappointment – [...]
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 [...]
Satiate Your Thirst For Adventure: Stories For Primary School Children
14
Mar
Are you craving for adventure? Take a trip out of the mundane and ordinary, because these stories are anything but! Often featuring a hero on a quest, taking them through extreme situations (almost always life-threatening!), and written with a focus on action, adventure stories are the kind of stories that keep you on the edge [...]
Things To Do This March Holidays (14 to 20 March 2022)
09
Mar
Term 1 of 2022 is finally coming to an end! With the long-awaited March Holidays around the corner, are you looking for things to occupy your little ones in the next week? Whether you’re planning to let your kids just stay at home, bring them to explore the city a little bit (but remember to [...]
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 [...]