Learning Resources
7 Mind-Boggling Mystery Stories For Primary School Readers
07
Mar
Few readers can resist the thrills of a good mystery book, because – of course – the curiosity of wanting to know the truth keeps us turning the page nonstop. A well-written mystery story knows its audience, and gives us just enough clue to keep us guessing, while not being painfully obvious. That is why [...]
Mad About Mysteries: 6 Books For Primary School Readers
08
Dec
The suspense. The questions. The thrill. Mystery stories will give you all three! One of the most ‘un-put-down-able’ genres, mystery stories are built upon the suspense of not knowing exactly what happened – and the journey to uncover the truth. Great mystery books will keep you guessing, with enough clues to keep you at the [...]
Find Out What’s In The MGS Sec 1 Science Syllabus
01
Jul
Lower secondary combined science is one of those subjects for which you won’t find tuition easily. Being in the Integrated Programme make things even more difficult. Why? Due to the nature of combined science, it requires tutors to have knowledge of all three sciences taught in school, namely, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. While some tutors [...]
A Glimpse Into An HCI Student’s Sec 4 Math Syllabus
30
Jun
Sec 4 for an IP student looks starkly different to a Sec 4 student who is taking the O levels that year. While O Levels students will find that a bulk of the time will be dedicated to finishing up the syllabus and entering revision mode, IP students still have some time to pick up [...]
Sneak Peek At An RI Year 3 Student’s Math Syllabus
24
Jun
Parents, do you want to understand what your child is learning in school? Or perhaps you want to check that your child’s tuition schedule matches well with their school topics? Most schools are quite standard in the order and timing of teaching topics. However, IP schools like RI have more variations as they may include [...]
What RGS Sec 3 Students Learn: Math Syllabus & Scheme Of Work
21
Jun
Being an IP student from RGS means going through a different curriculum from your peers in the mainstream schools. For the most part, the topics are quite similar. However, the sequence, depth, and pace of topics can vary quite significantly from school to school. If you are a parent or student just trying to keep [...]
Sec 1 Science Sample Notes: Diffusion & Osmosis
04
Apr
Knowing what to expect when you join a tuition class is always a good idea! One useful thing to check out are any sample learning materials or notes provided by the tutor. From samples such as class notes and worksheets, it’s possible to glean some sense of the structure, accuracy, and depth of teaching to [...]
Sec 4 Chemistry Sample Notes: Electrochemistry
29
Mar
Thinking of checking out our tuition classes? Here, you can get a sampling of what it’s like to learn at Future Academy by browsing our lesson notes. As we believe learning should be a holistic process, all aspects of our tuition system should work together harmoniously to enhance the learning experience of our students. From [...]
6 Stories From Another Land: Chinese Fantasy and Folktales
28
Mar
If you’re a reader of English books, think of your favourite book or bestselling series, and chances are, they will written by an author from the West. Some popular children’s authors you’re likely to recognise are J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, Dr. Seuss, and Roald Dahl, who are all of a Western heritage. But did you [...]
Satiate Your Thirst For Adventure: Stories For Primary School Children
14
Mar
Are you craving for adventure? Take a trip out of the mundane and ordinary, because these stories are anything but! Often featuring a hero on a quest, taking them through extreme situations (almost always life-threatening!), and written with a focus on action, adventure stories are the kind of stories that keep you on the edge [...]