Tuition Articles
Future Academy’s Head Tutor Made It Onto Channel NewsAsia!
12
Apr
Thanks to a sharp-eyed reader, we were alerted to a news article on Channel News Asia (CNA) which featured comments by our head tutor, Ms Yvonne Chen! The feature article takes a closer look at the tuition industry in Singapore, its current and future trends, as well as how it has been impacted by the [...]
5 Reasons RGS And RI Students LOVE This Tuition Centre
08
Apr
Since our inception, Future Academy has seen a steady flow of students from IP schools such as RGS and RI – this is especially since our co-founders and head tutors are ex-teachers who taught in IP schools for many years. Students and parents trust us to know the demands of the IP curriculum well, and [...]
Singapore’s Best Math Competitions For Primary School Pupils
05
Apr
Math competition season is here! Yes, you heard it right – the months of April to July make up the peak period for Math competitions and contests, with some already in full swing this April. For primary school students, this means being just in time for their competition results to be counted in their DSA [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Congrats to the Class of 2021 For Their Good A Level Results!
21
Mar
Recent junior college graduates received news of their GCE A Level exam results on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. The long-awaited news would decide the options available to these students for their next step in education, be it in university or other higher education institutions. As usual, there were tears of happiness, relief, and disappointment – [...]
How To Understand Turning Effect of Forces in Physics
18
Mar
1
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 [...]