Tuition Articles

As a tuition provider in Singapore, we often meet parents who are skeptical about whether tuition really works. Some others are doubtful about their own child’s abilities to improve. For example, if their child is constantly failing their exams, can they really pull up their grades to an A or B grade? Is tuition worth [...]

It can come as a shock when you receive the results from your first test in JC. You might have thoughts like: What happened to the Bs and As I used to get? I even failed some of the papers! What went wrong? Getting lower grades in JC compared to secondary school is a very [...]

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, [...]

We’re once again delighted to find Future Academy featured in a local parenting website! Sunny City Kids is a resource centre for all things kids-related, including activities, classes, and places to go with little ones. Recently, we found Future Academy listed amongst what they consider the Best Online Tutors in Singapore! You can find their [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]