Study Tips & Advice
End-Of-Year Study Techniques To Ramp Up Your Productivity
02
Aug
Ever had those experiences where you felt like you studied a lot, but you still can’t grasp the concepts? Are you putting in the hours, but still fail to see an improvement in your tests? If that’s the case, it could be an issue with your method of studying. When it comes to studying, it’s [...]
O Level Chemistry: Study Tips You Need To Know About
19
Jul
Chemistry isn’t for everyone – and that’s okay. But it doesn’t mean that you can’t still do well in it or improve your current grades. When it comes to O Level Chemistry, it’s study smart over study hard. There’s simply too much information to remember and master – and you also need to know how [...]
Don’t Get Stumped By These Common DSA Interview Questions
14
Jul
Find out common DSA interview questions and tips on how to create a good impression that will let you strut into the interview room with confidence!
Study Methods I Wish I Knew When I Was A Student
17
Jun
When I was a student, believe me when I say I was in awe at classmates who could study for 8 hours straight. How did they stay motivated? How do their minds stay focused? Was it through sheer grit and determination, and was I just not disciplined enough? Let’s face it. Most of us don’t [...]
Parents With Teens In The IP, Here’s How You Can Support Them
13
Jun
Having a child enter the Integrated Programme in secondary school is good news, but for many parents who studied during a time when IP had not yet existed, it comes with a lot of uncertainty. For example, what’s the best way to support your child in their studies? Would you be able to find resources [...]
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 [...]
How To Increase Your Chances Of Succeeding In DSA-Sec
26
Apr
Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is traditionally seen as THE way for students to determine which secondary schools they can qualify and apply for. However, did you know that there is another popular way to get into good secondary schools in Singapore? A small portion of primary students enter a secondary school through the [...]
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 [...]