Q: Is online tuition suitable for all students?
A: Unfortunately, no. In my opinion, online tuition is more suitable for self-motivated students who strive to do well but lack confidence in the subject. With a positive learning attitude, students can focus well during online lessons and parents need not worry that the child will be distracted or not paying attention. With the convenience that comes with online tuition, these students are able to reap the benefits of my lesson effectively.
Q: Is it compulsory for my child to turn on the camera during lesson?
A: Yes, students are required to turn on their camera during online lesson as I will monitor if they are paying attention when she is teaching.
Q: What happens if my child is unable to attend a lesson?
A: The zoom recording for the lesson will be sent to your child if he/she is absent. After watching the recording, he/she can contact me to seek any clarifications. Do note that there should be at least 70% of attendance for the academic year for learning to be more effective.
Q: If my child is attending for e.g. your Mon class, can he join the Wed class from the same level if he/she can't make it for one of your Mon lessons?
A: It is possible, but not recommended. This is because classes are taught at different pace to cater to the different learning speed of each class. Therefore, the Mon and Wed classes may not necessarily be taught the same topics in a particular week.
Q: Is there tuition during public and school holidays?
A: Tuition is ongoing during March, June and September school holidays. There will also be tuition on selected public holidays. Lessons can possibly be shifted to the morning if students have no school activities.
Q: How do you decide on the topics to be taught given that different schools may be teaching different topics at the same time?
A: It is usually based on the order of topics in the textbook. Many times, topics are taught in advance before students learn them in school. This helps to further reinforce their learning in school especially for students who lack confidence in the subject.
Q: If my child encounters any math problem during online lesson, how do you provide guidance?
A: For such instances, students will be asked to take photo of their workings and WhatsApp me on the spot. I will proceed to do a Share Screen on Zoom so as to help them identify their mistakes and give further advice.
Q: How does my child submit his/her homework?
A: All students are required to scan their homework using the CamScanner App, before sending to me via WhatsApp for marking.
Q: Can my child go for physical lessons instead of online lessons?
A: Only online lessons are available now. If you're not sure whether online lesson is effective for your child, it is recommended that he/she can attend a free trial lesson to assess his/her suitability.
Q: Will there be any learning materials provided?
A: Yes, the worksheets and notes will be sent to students via courier upon enrolment. Soft copies will be sent to students if I decide to provide additional materials thereafter.
Q: Are there any material fees/ deposit?
A: No deposit is required. Materials are usually delivered to your residential address via courier twice a year, and a flat fee of $10 will be charged each time.
Q: When and how do I make payment for the tuition fees?
A: Tuition fees are collected at the beginning of every 4 lessons, via PayLah/ PayNow. WhatsApp payment notification will be sent to parents when their child's tuition fee is due.
Q: Can my child consult you if he/she has problems with school work?
A: Yes, but I wish to seek your understanding that my reply may not be prompt as I may be teaching other classes, and priority is usually given to the Sec 4 students for consultation.
Q: Can I request for 1-to-1 online lessons for my child?
A: 1-1 online lessons can be arranged for existing students who wish to have extra lessons during the June and November holidays. This is based on a private one-to-one tuition rate of $90 per session (1.5 hours).
Q: Can my child join the class if he/she is taking IP math?
A: Sec 3 and 4 IP students can join my A-math class as the syllabus is similar to the O-level program. Sec 1 and 2 IP students may not benefit from my classes as the sequence of topics can be quite varied when compared to lower sec students in the O-level Program.
Q: Which schools do your students come from?
A: Below is the list of schools that former and existing students are from:
- Admiralty secondary school
- Ahmad Ibrahim secondary school
- Anderson secondary school
- Ang Mo Kio secondary school
- Beatty secondary school
- Canberra secondary school
- Catholic High school
- CHIJ St Joseph's Convent
- CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' school
- Christ Church secondary school
- Chung Cheng High school (YIshun)
- Dunman High school
- Edgefield secondary school
- Evergreen secondary school
- Juying secondary school
- Maris Stella High school
- Mayflower secondary school
- Nan Chiau High school
- Nan Hua High school
- Naval Base secondary school
- Northbrooks secondary school
- Northland secondary school
- Orchid Park secondary school
- Presbyterian High school
- Punggol secondary school
- Queensway secondary school
- Riverside secondary school
- Woodgrove secondary school
- Yishun Town secondary school
Updated on: 9 Sep 2024
