Tuition Articles
Why Do So Many IP Students Feel The Need For Tuition?
30
Aug
Made out of the most academically bright students in their cohort, students in the Integrated Programme are often thought of as very academically talented, quick learners, and motivated. Most people think that IP students have no trouble with their studies, and can get high scores without struggling too much. However, in running our tuition centres [...]
Our Tutor’s Advice: How To Improve In A Level Chemistry?
12
Aug
Do you feel like getting good grades in JC Chemistry is out of reach? Do you struggle to improve your grades in JC Chemistry? You are definitely not alone, as many of our students come to our JC Chemistry tuition classes with similar worries. Some students only take Chemistry because it is compulsory for science [...]
What’s In Our Tuition For ACS (Independent) Lower Sec Science?
07
Aug
Have you encountered this situation before? You go on a search for the most suitable private tutor in Singapore for your child, and you think you have found THE ONE. But right before signing your child up, the tutor admits that they are not familiar with the syllabus in your child’s school. While majority of [...]
Sharpen These Key Thinking Skills In Our GEP Prep Class
30
Jul
Do you think your child has what it takes to enter the Gifted Education Programme (GEP)? Do you think your child is brighter than the average 9-year-old kid in Singapore? With the GEP screening test coming up, some parents may have concerns, questions, and hopes for their child regarding their chances of getting into GEP. [...]
O Level 2024 Timeline: Overview of Important Exam Dates
26
Jul
The O Level examinations in Singapore is one of the most extensive ones that the average student in Singapore will take. Most of our tuition students take 6 to 8 subjects, and some of those subjects involve several parts (e.g. oral and listening comprehension for languages, and practical exams for sciences). Yet, it is essential [...]
Insights By Tutors: Biggest PSLE English Compo Mistakes!
16
Jul
The English continuous writing section of the exam is something many primary school students find tough to grasp. As opposed to closed-answer questions like grammar MCQs and cloze passages, writing an entire composition requires not just strong language abilities but also a healthy dose of creativity. This is where many students struggle. It is hard [...]
How Our Primary School Tutors Prep Students For PSLE Oral
11
Jul
Language learning is not just about the written exams – it also involves speaking and communicating well. That’s exactly what the PSLE Oral exams are for, and they take up quite a significant percentage of the overall grade too. So, preparing well for the PSLE oral exam might be more important than you think. Yet, [...]
Prepping For PSLE Oral: Exam Format & Tips For Practice
08
Jul
At the Primary School Leaving Examination (better known as just PSLE), oral takes up 15% of the English grade and 25% of the Chinese grade. It is not simply a component to be ignored! Beyond the exams, verbal skills like articulating clearly and making meaningful conversation are also key to effective communication and relationship-building, be [...]
Tuition Secrets: How We Help NYGH And HCI Students Succeed
02
Jul
Attending prestigious schools like Nanyang Girls’ High School and Hwa Chong Institution may seem like a dream come true for many parents. However, a first time parent of a teen in one of these schools may not realise the reality: students often must wrestle in a fiercely competitive academic environment and strive to meet the [...]
Why Do We Need To Learn About Similarity and Congruence?
29
Jun
Triangles are fascinating shapes! With just three sides, there can be many different types of triangles depending on the lengths and angles in the triangle. For example, you have probably learnt about equilateral triangles (three sides of equal length), isosceles triangles (two sides of equal lengths), and right-angled triangles (a triangle which consists of one [...]