Having one’s speech corrected in their early years is one of the most typical experiences many Singaporeans have had at least once in their life. As the standard being formal English rather than Singlish – which is seen as impeding formal English education – it...
The transition from primary to secondary school is full of changes. Children in this age group need to adjust to a new school environment, become more independent, and make new friends. However, one of the most significant changes parents and children are often most...
Seeing their children understand the math concepts taught at school and score well on their regular assessment practice drills is sure to instill great confidence in any parent. Despite that, some may bring home exam results that are less than stellar. More often than...
Before children learn to read, they must first have a well-rounded understanding of basic words and their meanings. Although this sounds somewhat overwhelming, building a child’s vocabulary and introducing them to early reading concepts can be done in many easy ways....
Not all children learn the same way and at the same pace; some kids need to put in more time and effort in grasping certain concepts and subjects, while others breeze right through them. The advent of remote learning does them no favours, as social isolation and...
Doing homework is an integral part of a student’s learning process. However, how much time should be devoted to doing homework every day is hard to determine since every student has different learning styles and needs. While some children who do one hour of homework...
Undoubtedly, maths is one of the least popular subjects among students worldwide. Why it came to be dreaded is not what we are trying to address, but rather how we can reverse the effects it may have had on your child. With the right strategies, we can make maths fun....
Every parent wants their child to excel in school. So, many parents try to encourage their children to put in more effort into their studies, such as giving rewards for high exam scores. However, sometimes, lack of effort may not be the only thing that prevents a...
English is among the essential subjects that students learn at school. Learning English not only improves a child’s communication skills and brainpower, but it also increases their chances of getting good career opportunities. As a global language, English is widely...
Tuition lessons allow struggling students to close the gaps in their learning that stem from various causes, be it the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; their lack of understanding of the subject; or others. Since tutoring puts more focus on the individual student, it...
