Here are some changes in the Primary 6 Maths syllabus with effect from 2018. The knowledge of these changes in the examination requirements would guide parents in helping their child to prepare effectively for his examination. In addition, the child could take note of the way he or she present the workings so as not to lose any marks unnecessarily. 1. CHANGES IN PRESENTATION i. Arrows – Percentages and Rate The examination board has [...]

Dear Parent, First of all, I’d like to applaud you for taking such an active role in your child’s education! I know it’s not a walk in the park to source for a tuition centre. Especially one that you reckon would best suit your child’s learning needs! However, if your child’s Maths results in recent SA1 result is still a B (or below) despite attending [...]

Parents, when you encounter a Maths Paper 2 problem, what immediately comes to mind? You start to form x-y equations, don’t you? This is the algebraic thinking framework. Then you apply the substitution or quadratic method to solve x and y, right? These are thinking tools. Essentially, you are doing this: Thinking Framework + Thinking Tool = Solve an unfamiliar problem Wrong help #1: Incomplete teaching If any component of the above actions [...]

Dear Parent, Although you and your child deserve to take a short break during this June hoilday, I feel that it’s my duty as an educator to let you know something important at this juncture, before it’s too late! You may reckon that it’s not a big deal since it’s not his or her PSLE year yet, it actually IS a big deal! The P5 is [...]

Has Your Child Been Attending Maths Tuition Classes For At Least A Few Months…But With Little To No Change In Results? Discover 5 Key Reasons Why Your Child’s Maths Tuition Centre Is effective in helping your child develop problem-solving skill to tackle challenging unfamiliar problems..... And What You Can Do Right Now To Stop Wasting Time and Money! #1     Your child has access to his or her tuition teacher only [...]