How to Manage Exam Stress
Exam time is the most stressful period of the year – for both students and parents alike! While stress can serve as a source of motivation to help us study better, extreme or chronic stress can impact our mental and […]
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Are digital or physical educational materials better?
In recent years, digital educational materials have become more relevant. This is especially so with the increased use of blended learning. Perhaps your child is already using a mix of both physical and digital resources for their school classes. However, […]
Study Effectively: Pomodoro Technique
Welcome to Part 1 of our Study Effectively series! In this series, we cover tips and tricks to help students find the best revision method to prepare for their upcoming exams. You may have heard of the relatively popular study […]
An Interview with Wynn Khoo
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, […]
Writing a Good Essay
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 […]
An Interview with Tony Chee
Tony Chee is an NIE-trained teacher who has taught in top JCs and IP schools. He was also a Physics lecturer at the National Institute of Education, Singapore, where he trained Physics teachers, as well as Senior Head (Higher Education) […]
How to Help Your Child in Their Studies
Nobody is born with the ability to excel in everything that they do. But with the right motivation and encouragement, many students can achieve excellence in their studies. While the classroom is the best place for a child to develop […]
An Interview with Joshua Law
Joshua graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a degree in Arts and Social Science. Thereafter, he pursued his childhood dream of becoming a Humanities teacher at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Joshua believes that studying the […]
An Interview with Khalid Bari
Khalid Bari has taught in primary schools in Singapore and was previously a Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice in the National Institute of Education (NIE). After leaving NIE, he held the position of a […]
Ready, Set, Go! Top Tips for Exam Revision
It’s the end of the June holidays this week, which means that JC students are in the thick of their Mid-Year Exams. In a month’s time too, will be the preliminary examinations for many students – cue panicking over not […]