Study Materials
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 [...]
5 Useful Study Tips For Surviving Organic Chemistry
16
May
Ask any chemistry student (that is, almost any O level or A level student), and they will tell you: Organic Chemistry is the killer topic. Sure, some students may find Organic Chemistry fun! But there’s no arguing that it is one of the biggest topics, with many subtopics, chemical reactions to remember, and lots of [...]
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 [...]
Methods and Applications of Differentiation: A Summary Guide
28
Mar
When we’re talking about major topics in secondary school math, we can’t leave out: Differentiation. It is that giant topic that you can’t avoid in the exams, as there will surely be at least a few questions on differentiation. Whether you like it or not, how well you perform in math partly hinges on how [...]
Acids & Bases: Clarifying Common Misunderstandings
25
Mar
Do you find the topic of acids and bases a confusing one? You’re not alone! This chemistry topic is known to be a tough one, with many tricky equations and things to remember. It is also a very common topic that comes up in many questions in the exams – so it pays to know [...]
How To Understand Turning Effect of Forces in Physics
18
Mar
Pushing a door open, sitting on a see-saw, pedaling a bicycle – these are all real-life examples where the turning effect of forces come into play. It seems simple enough when you are able to make sense of what happens in real-life. But when it comes to solving those Physics exam questions, things aren’t so [...]
A Quick Guide To Must-Know Sec 1 Linear Graph Concepts
04
Mar
Linear graphs may be one of the first few topics you learn in secondary school math, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy! To beginners at algebra and graphs, this topic can prove to be a little tricky, especially when doing it for the first few times. If you’re still at the stage of trying [...]
Browse Sample Notes From Our IP & Secondary Chinese Tuition
28
Feb
Chinese in secondary school is a subject that you cannot study by reading the textbook. The biggest challenges in the exam are reading comprehension and essay writing, which you can’t actually study for! Instead, excelling in these areas requires practice in the relevant skills of reading and writing. Many students end up practicing blindly, in [...]