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Do you know we have JC general paper classes? This is what we are doing for essays in the near term for our J2 classes. – Finish the different topics for essays such as science and technology, politics, arts and media. – Find the topics that the student is most interested and familiar with and work on expanding knowledge in that area for the A Levels. – Constantly working on outlines for essays to ensure the structure of the stories are adequate, preparing additional vocabulary and key words for student to use in the various topics and scrutinise every essay by the student. – We spot the readings for you and go through with you in class so you are always updated on the latest current affairs examples that can be used in your essays. – Read up on examiners’ reports to adhere to what is required by Cambridge. – Students are also encouraged to write to the press on topics of interest to boost their profile, shape views and increase the confidence of the child. If this is the type of help you are seeking for GP in this final crucial year, DM now or go to the contact us page on studyroom.sg. #gp #alevels

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Do you know we have JC general paper classes? This is what we are doing for essays in the near term for our J2 classes. – Finish the different topics for essays such as science and technology, politics, arts and media. – Find the topics that the student is most interested and familiar with and[…]

I got my O Level results and I did badly. My family members (even extended ones) are scholars and they expect me to do well. Unfortunately, I didn’t and I am sure they will see me in a different light after I tell them about my results. With CNY coming, people will definitely ask me how I fare? How do I be discreet about my results to save face when they ask? Answer: I have written about the unimportance of face previously so I shan’t delve into it. (Summary: You live your own life! Who cares what others think?) My solution: 1. Get over yourself Iran might be facing a war. The world is faced with climate change. Millions of refugees are stranded and there are children dying of hunger. Your problem is really insignificant compared with those. More importantly, do better in poly, JC or ITE, whichever you choose for your next step. If you have to repeat another year, so be it. In twenty years, you will look back at it and realise it’s what you do AFTER the results that matters, not the results. If you had aced the exam and slacked after, you won’t be getting anywhere too. 2. Own it There is nothing to be ashamed of. Just tell them your grades. If they are family and friends, they will accept you for who you are. If they don’t and actually see you in a different light because of grades, you are better off without them in your life. To parents: Please do not exacerbate this situation by adding oil to fire. I know of a parent who said her son is “useless” in front of him when others asked about his results. She was probably trying to fend off questions but this does not help matters. It will only demoralize the kid further. To relatives: Just shut up. Be tactful this Chinese New Year. If you are genuinely concerned, you will be sensitive to his feelings. If you are just kaypoh, shame on you. You, kid, have to live with such a question. You can’t change others. (I guess you can give them the dagger stare) but you can change yourself. But the ultimate point is, what you score at the O’s does not matter now. How you rectify the situation later is way more important. Focus on the right question and worries. #thurswithwei #olevels #cny

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I got my O Level results and I did badly. My family members (even extended ones) are scholars and they expect me to do well. Unfortunately, I didn’t and I am sure they will see me in a different light after I tell them about my results. With CNY coming, people will definitely ask me[…]

Was just on CNA938 @channelnewsasia to chat about Singapore’s education system, following the release of today’s O Level results. Bottom line: congrats if you did well. If you didn’t, life isn’t over. The exam doesn’t define us but our attitudes do. If we give up after one failure, we deserve to fail. If we pick ourselves up after this, it is a silver lining in disguise. It takes time to connect the dots. The results are out and everything is set in stone. Now, think about the next step, as the best is yet to come.

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Was just on CNA938 @channelnewsasia to chat about Singapore’s education system, following the release of today’s O Level results. Bottom line: congrats if you did well. If you didn’t, life isn’t over. The exam doesn’t define us but our attitudes do. If we give up after one failure, we deserve to fail. If we pick[…]

Thanks for the wonderful first week of classes. Love seeing new faces and so grateful to have a strong team of teachers this year. We have the old guards who have been with us from the start such as Anna, Florence and Sean helming the fort. The other teachers are also gems in our eyes. These include our passionate Chinese teachers Yaxi, Yang Ping and Zm, our responsible weekday Maths teacher Lay Koon who took up Sun classes this year (thank you!), reliable Aden (our Pri school sci teacher) and the dedicated Jun who built our Secondary school science classes. All of them have already been part of us for years too. (Love how we are able to build a stable team. ?) In addition, we have Ing Eng joining our family this year, helping us further strengthen our lower-primary English classes with her 20 years of teaching experience in government and international schools. We have nothing more to ask for. Good teachers who share our vision for a better, fun and comprehensive education for students and the opportunity to know so many pupils. Thank u for being part of the Study Room family! ?❤️ #studyroomfamily #grateful

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Thanks for the wonderful first week of classes. Love seeing new faces and so grateful to have a strong team of teachers this year. We have the old guards who have been with us from the start such as Anna, Florence and Sean helming the fort. The other teachers are also gems in our eyes.[…]

Question: I did badly for my J1 promotion. I am devastated and A Level exams seem to be in a few months. What can I do? Answer: I think this is fabulous news. 1) You got promoted! It’s not rare for students to retake JC1 so congratulations. 2) You are panicking in January. That’s a good start. Here are a few things you can do to strategise. 1. Revise your J1 work to work on your fundamentals. It is not easy to run if you can’t walk. 2. Think about what course you want to take in university and the requirement needed. Set a goal towards that. If you do not know yet, take some time to research and discuss with your teachers and parents. It is important to have a goal for yourself. Don’t just study blindly. 3. Form study groups with your friends to push yourself. Share notes, split the work- everyone can do different chapters and the subsequent mindmaps. 4. Don’t be afraid to ask. Clear all doubts now than later. Don’t move on to the next chapter until you understand. It’s not about speed. It’s about understanding the material and being able to explain it. 5. You can still have some rest. Don’t burn yourself out so early in the year. Have some fun too. Some people make the best friends in JC. As I teach GP, I can only advise on this subject. 1) Remember, you cannot do last minute work for GP so don’t. 2) Again, be strategic. Look at the categories that will be tested (e.g. art, tech, family) and the type of questions asked. When you are reading the papers, make an effort to look out for such news as it is good for examples cited to be up to date. 3) Don’t forget the important Singapore issues too as you would need them for your application question. There is an election this year, so pay attention to it. 4) Don’t just read the Straits Times. Read the NYT, WSJ, Economists etc. You will also learn different writing styles and different angles of different news by broadening your news source. 5) Instead of just spot news, read opinion pieces widely. Not only does it give u a perspective, but it also teaches u how to structure a viewpoint effectively. Good luck! I am sure you will be brilliant! #thurswithwei #jc #gp #studyingtips

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Question: I did badly for my J1 promotion. I am devastated and A Level exams seem to be in a few months. What can I do? Answer: I think this is fabulous news. 1) You got promoted! It’s not rare for students to retake JC1 so congratulations. 2) You are panicking in January. That’s a[…]