Your writing can be more rigorous and clearer when you find the “hidden verbs.” You can do this by changing nouns to verbs. Here are a few examples: 1. BEFORE: We made an application. AFTER: We applied. 2. BEFORE: We made a decision AFTER: We decided. 3. BEFORE: We will have a celebration. AFTER: We[…]
Was at the supermarket buying mama dishwashing liquid. Mega value 2x 1litre bottles going for $7.10 versus one 600ml plastic refill for $1.60. Which is better value? 4 packets of the refill would be 2.4litres which is more than the 2 bottles. Yet it would cost only $6.40. So it is definitely better value.
It’s been a tiring week- I work Mondays through Fridays and also started our new classes last Saturday. Coupled with a severe jetlag as I just returned from the U.S., I haven’t been sleeping much. Poor Wallace would often get e-mails/texts from me at 3 a.m. when I get excited over a new idea about[…]
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The Chinese New Year is approaching! When you meet your uncles/aunties/cousins in the extended family, there is one problem. There are so many different terms for them in the Chinese language. Fret not! We have created a cheat sheet for you. Maybe, if you address them correctly, you will get a bigger ang pow! Useful[…]
When your comprehension segment, read through the passage once very quickly. Before attempting the questions, ask yourself: how do I summarise the story in one sentence? That way, you know that you truly understood the article. Try this during your practices. This is a good way to train yourself for the end-of-year examinations!
Introducing Singapore’s newest reporters. At a tender age of seven and eight, they write fantastic cover stories.
Another of our new reporter, a 12-year old girl, wrote about the latest kidnap story. Yes, we are timely like that. And we believe in introducing students to news.
Parents can continuously engage their child by asking questions, like – Why do I bag my meat and fish in a zip-lock bag before I put them in the freezer? – What do you think happens if I don’t add baking powder in my cakes? – Do you think crushed ice cools down a drink[…]
Parents can continuously relate Maths to real-life activities. For example: – estimating the price of a shopping cart the next time you go to the supermarket. – comparing prices of detergent or milk powder with different quantities, which will involve calculating price per litre or kg. – get them involved with mental sums that you[…]