Maths tip: Scenario type questions, sometimes also called "Double-if" questions, are common in the last section of the Maths paper. An example is "Andy and Bob each had a certain amount of money. If Bob gave Andy $40, Andy would have twice as much as Bob. If Andy gave Bob $40, Bob will have thrice[…]
The PSLE oral examination will be held this week on Aug. 15 and 16. It takes up 15 percent of the English paper and finishes in around 11 minutes. Compared to the written components, it should be the easier segment to ace. We will advise you how to ace your oral examination here. Tip #1[…]
Science tip: The north end of magnets are so called because, freely suspended, they point towards the Earth’s North Pole. The north pole of a compass needle (usually coloured red or black) also points towards the Earth’s North Pole. Since opposite poles attract, the north pole of a compass needle is attracted to a magnet’s[…]
Why commas are important
Science fact: Red blood cells in humans do not have a nucleus, as such they cannot carry out cell division. Red blood cells develop in bone marrow and circulate in the body for around 120 days. They contain haemoglobin which helps transport oxygen around the body. The iron in haemoglobin combines with oxygen to give[…]
Maths tip: Read the question carefully. In this question, 50% of water left in the tank is not 50ml but rather 60ml.
TGIW! As we head for a super long weekend, let’s learn English with colour. Here are some idioms that use colours in the description. Can you think of other examples? 🙂 English tip: -The rules given were BLACK AND WHITE- you cannot bring your handphone into the class. -I BLACKED OUT at the sight of[…]
English tip: When there’s "either" and "or" in a sentence, do we use the singular or plural form? Which is correct: Either James or the boys is cleaning the house. OR Either James or the boys are cleaning the house. The rule here is: the subject that’s closer to the verb calls the shot! Example:[…]