For many primary and secondary school students in Singapore, some English comprehension questions can be difficult to answer, especially during stressful exam conditions. Often, there is a misunderstanding of what is being asked and this can lead to incorrect or inadequate answers. Some students also focus on practicing other areas rather than on comprehension, which ...

Curious minds are great minds. One of the many benefits to being an inquisitive student is that your child will always be keen to learn something new and improve skills. It is thus vital to stimulate curiosity even at a young age. It helps students to be open to various perspectives and experiment with different ...

Math is a subject that many students in Singapore find challenging along the way, which can often lead to frustration and stress. While there are many different ways to go about teaching math, one thing is certain: the most effective way to grasp complex math concepts is by first mastering mental arithmetic.  A firm foundation ...

It was most recently reported that 98.4% of the Primary 6 cohort can progress to secondary school in 2022. This transition will be one of the most challenging periods in your child’s life, and it comes at a time when your child is going through significant changes. Moving on from primary school, your child will ...

Did you know that problem-solving skills can play an important role in your child’s ability to work out the answers in their primary school homework and exam questions? In fact, problem-solving is not something that they can just pick up naturally – it has to be taught and nurtured from young!  When your child eventually ...

Throughout your child’s education, it is understandable when they start to struggle in certain subjects — whether it’s Math, English or Science. In this article, we’ll talk about when to get Chinese enrichment to complement your child’s learning in their primary school class, so you can give your child the academic foundation they need early. ...

It’s never easy having homework battles with your child, and that stress can easily spill over to you as a parent. We’ve previously talked about what you can do if your child is not doing well in school, but what if your child is avoiding doing their homework altogether? It is easy to get frustrated ...

In primary school, science can introduce your child to a world of knowledge and exploration. Especially with the innate curiosity in your child, it’s an exciting time for him or her to grow and learn more about their surroundings. The best part is, there are some ways to make science lessons even better. Here are ...

Science is a compulsory subject starting from the Primary school level in Singapore. When students get to Secondary school, they may then have an option to take either pure sciences (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) or combined sciences that will lead up to the O-level or N-level exams.  Unfortunately, some may struggle with certain topics in ...

The O-level exams can be quite stressful even for the most hardworking students in Singapore. There are multiple subjects to revise for in addition to keeping up with the usually hectic school schedule. The last couple of weeks towards the exams can take a huge toll on any student’s mental and physical wellbeing. The fear ...