Many parents hope that their child would do well in school. In competitive Singapore, many parents would look for tuition lessons and private tutors for their children, especially if they have difficulty catching up in school. Having extra lessons outside […]
Janet Wong read Geography at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and joined the Ministry of Education (MOE) upon graduation. She has taught at various government schools in Singapore. Ms Wong believes that as a subject, Geography builds on students’ […]
As students enter upper secondary, the demands of the English O-Level paper also become greater. In Paper 2, students will be tasked to paraphrase their answers in the comprehension section. To excel in paraphrasing, students will need to have a […]
Tammy Foo graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science with Honours, majoring in Political Science, from the National University of Singapore (NUS). She subsequently attained her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education (NIE). She has […]
In Singapore, many students use assessment books to aid them in their studies. They are in high demand due to how competitive the education system can be. Choosing the right book will help the student in their revision and equip […]
Vanessa Wong graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a major in Applied Economics. She founded Math with Van and over a span of ten years, she has helped hundreds of students to score A* (or AL1) for PSLE Math through […]
The Editing section is a compulsory component of Paper 1 of the English examination, and carries 10 marks. To excel in this section, students will need to have a strong command of English and have a keen eye that can […]
Wynn Khoo has been teaching Principles of Accounts for many years, first as a General Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Singapore, and now as principal tutor at Wynn Education Centre. He has also been featured in local newspapers, […]
A good essay shows one’s ability to think and communicate well. In Singapore, students are exposed to writing since primary school, where they have to craft compositions for their PSLE. In secondary school, English and General Paper are subjects that […]
Situational writing is an important component in the English examination. Students in lower secondary are introduced to it early to prepare them for their O level examinations in secondary 4. But what is situational writing? It is writing based on […]