One of the biggest difficulties our Maths Tutors face is coaching students to retain the knowledge they have studied. There is no point in studying if the student is not able to retain and apply the information during the exam. Unfortunately, we know that many students simply use rote memorisation to remember details and facts about their subjects. Read More
The famous Monty Hall problem is used by educators to get students to think about the concept of probability and chance. It is often introduced in math probability classes for junior college, polytechnic and university students, and sometimes even in secondary schools.
Every student who has sat for mathematics exams understands the feeling of knowing how to do a question, but getting marks unnecessarily deducted due to careless errors. Read More
Math students will know the stress of preparing for their weighted assessments (WAs), or exams. P6 students will further realise that the PSLE maths exams are a crucial paper because it determines (along with other results) which secondary school they will get to attend. Read More
Enrichment refer to activities that enhance learning and extend knowledge beyond the school curriculum. Maths enrichment classes in particular have gained popularity in recent years as parents desire to improve their child’s skill and dexterity in the subject and even prepare him or her for competitions and tournaments. Read More
Many parents and students are voicing concerns over the recent spate of tough PSLE math questions. Are they really necessary?
Since the advent of Computer Algebras Systems (CAS), educators have had to overhaul the mathematics curriculum taught in schools, and even drastically change the way in which homework assignments, class tests, and national examinations are conducted. Read More
