Monthly Archives: January, 2016
Am I really weak academically?
I finally had the chance to write a post, three weeks into 2016. As the festive season approaches, there are some points to ponder on, if your child is not doing well in schoolwork. Sometimes, parents may need to assess whether a child is indeed weak in schoolwork, or softer issues (attitude, time management) prevail. A …
Encounters for recommended resources
Over the past 1.5 months, I had the privilege to help about 10 parents secure the recommended textbooks. Indeed, with a limited supply, I had to make a decision on who to pass the books to. These parents came from all parts of Singapore, and via public transport. The practices of some parents struck me, …
Learning effectively and doubling your efficiency
A lot of parents and students neglect this point about effective learning. How can we ensure that new concepts taught to students do sink in, and make a lasting impression? As usual, the start of the school term promises to be a hectic affair for most, if not all. By the time students reach home, …
Thanking parents…
I have received a lot of positive comments from parents via social media and email, with most saying that my website is no-frills, straight to the point, and being point-blank sincere. I will like to thank all of you who have provided me with the feedback, so that I can improve further. Every child is …
IP curriculum, modular programmes
One parent had prompted me to write something about comparisons between IP and Express streams. Indeed, after seeing two parents seeking for IP tutors, I think I can perhaps share some information on this. Assuming that Express Stream students choose to further their studies in a junior college, then the eventual destination of students from …
PM for book recommendations
Some of my tutor counterparts in the FB groups, and some parents in the same platform, have voiced concern over my reluctance to not reveal publicly the books that I recommend. I believed I have mentioned this before, but I will nonetheless write again, with some added points. There is a certain set of books …
Book recommendations
Some parents have asked me for book recommendations. The maths books that I use for my secondary school students is an aged book, one that has been taken over by the latest version. I have personally compared this book with the latest version, and I do feel that the older version is better. In fact, …
Madam Yu (余珮姗)
This parent wrote a feedback about me on 1st Jan, and I thought it is better for me to write an account of what happened for this parent. On 30th Dec 2015, this parent contacted me, seeking help for her child. It was a very brief talk as it was already late at night, and …
Passion In Learning 