Math is a fundamental subject that not only allows us to excel in our academic life but also in our personal and professional life well into adulthood and way ahead in the future. However, JC Math is a different ballgame, and as formulas and principles get more complex, students often struggle to understand the subject, particularly if they don’t have a strong foundation.
Fret not, at Private Tutor SG, our tutors are trained to go at YOUR pace. We understand that not all students learn at the same rate or with the same methodologies and will tailor our teaching methods to optimise each individual’s learning curve! Let’s work closely together so you or your child can ace those ‘A’ Levels!
Overview of Our JC Math Tutoring Services
Junior College Math
Math is a tricky subject where students have to keep pace with the rest of the class or risk falling behind. If you lag, that makes school classes less effective, as students lacking a strong foundation will find more complex principles and equations challenging. Our JC Math program focuses on identifying any knowledge gaps in previous studies and filling them, building a rock-solid foundation on which more advanced topics can be taught and understood.
With dedicated, personalised attention and customised teaching methods, our tutors will address each student’s weaknesses, strengths, and learning styles. Breaking down challenging concepts into more manageable parts, they will ultimately aim for optimal results in the most high-stakes exams in JC: the ‘A’ Levels.
‘A’ Level Examination Preparation
Students often face anxiety and stress when an exam or test is coming up, which isn’t great for performance. Not only will the fear of failure prevent them from truly excelling, but the impact on their mental health might last into adulthood.
As we all know, practice makes perfect. All our students are frequently exposed to practice tests and past year examination papers, and through extensive practice sessions, their mistakes are immediately identified, explained, and corrected until understood. This typically leads to a dramatic increase in grades, which in turn, leads to a greater sense of self-confidence and reduction of anxiety.
Our Private Math Tutors
At Private Tutor SG, our math tutors come from all walks of life. Highly qualified in one or more Math disciplines, they hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in one or more Math disciplines. The vast majority of them are also MOE and ex-MOE teachers, which means they know the Singapore school syllabus extremely well and what examination requirements typically are.
As JC Math is an advanced subject, it is likely that your private Math tutor will also have a post-graduate degree like a Master’s or PhD. However, we don’t select our tutors based purely on academic qualifications, but we also look at other skills such as teaching methodologies, track record, and personality traits like kindness and empathy.
Educational Philosophy and Approach
Our Educational Philosophy and Approach for Math Tutoring
We pride ourselves in providing all our students with an engaging and supportive environment for them to be their best.
At Private Tutor SG, we believe that with the right guidance, support, and resources, each and every student has the potential to excel in Mathematics. Our tutors are focused on explaining difficult concepts and having students understand them thoroughly instead of teaching purely by memorization. In addition to the syllabus, we also strive to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A student’s success in Mathematics stretches beyond academic grades, but will also foster a deeper understanding of the subject, more self-confidence, and a genuine appreciation for the perfection and logic of Mathematics, attacking each challenge with vigor and determination.
Our student-centric approach begins with an honest assessment of each student’s needs, then tailor a unique program to give them the attention and support to thrive. With regular assessment and feedback, any knowledge gaps are explained and resolved before moving on to more complex topics.
Why Have Private Math Tuition
Common Challenges When Learning Math
Like many other subjects, when you lag behind in Math, it is incredibly difficult to catch up. Without a proper understanding of the fundamentals, it is tough to keep page with the rest of the class or make the most of the lessons taught in school.
That’s where private tuition comes in. Our tutors will go back to basics, fill in any gaps in the student’s knowledge, and ensure thorough understanding so that they can keep up to speed with the school classes.
For better or worse, the Singapore school system can be pressurising and stressful. Students often feel undue pressure to perform during tests and exams, causing anxiety that not only affects grades but also can affect their mental health in the long run. Unfortunately, instances of students “freezing up” or “blanking out” during tests or exams are way too common.
Our extensive exam prep can help mitigate these problems. By constantly exposing students to practice tests and past year papers, students gain more self-confidence, especially when they see tangible results like improvements in grades. After all, practice makes perfect!
There are many subjects that can be learned by memorisation, but Math isn’t one of them. While memorising formulas and equations can be useful, most of the students that do well genuinely understand and appreciate the logic of Math. By understanding why and how each equation comes to be, applying them to mathematical problems and real-world examples are way easier.
In our JC tuition program, we strive to foster a student’s understanding of the subject instead of learning everything by rote and simply regurgitating it onto an exam paper.