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Reasons For The Underperformance Of Students In Examinations
Every student aspires to get stellar results in examinations. Undoubtedly, immense effort and considerable time have to be committed to...
PhD Education
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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The Illusion Of Learning - What It Is And How To Overcome It
A student walks confidently into the examination hall. Burning the midnight oil for the past few days has been exhausting but fulfilling....
PhD Education
Sep 17, 20212 min read
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Overcoming Exam Anxiety
The majority of us will experience varying degrees of anxiety prior to and during a situation that requires us to perform, such as in an...
PhD Education
Sep 10, 20212 min read
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3 Tips To Stop Making Careless Mistakes In An Exam
Making mistakes is life’s way of giving us lessons and making us better people in the process. We may stumble, fall and feel sorry for...
PhD Education
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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The Education Reform – Streaming To Subject-Based Banding
Many students gear up for the PSLE by attending tuition classes tirelessly and working on P6 exam papers relentlessly. There has always...
PhD Education
Aug 27, 20213 min read
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The Transition From Primary To Secondary School (Part 2)
Helping Your Child To Understand Common Challenges During the transition from primary to secondary school, your child will experience a...
PhD Education
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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The Transition From Primary To Secondary School (Part 1)
The PSLE is done and dusted. It is now time for your 12-year-old child to bid farewell to the primary school – the second home which he...
PhD Education
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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Talking To Your Kids About Their Future Career Choices
Asking a child about his or her dream job in the future is common at family gatherings and reunions. While this question is often asked...
PhD Education
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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What Are Formative And Summative Assessments
Examinations are part and parcel of a student’s life. However, the assessment of a student’s level of proficiency in a subject goes far...
PhD Education
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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Focus Areas Of The New Primary Mathematics Syllabus
With the implementation of the new primary Mathematics syllabus this year, much emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills....
PhD Education
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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New Mathematics Syllabus – Starting With 2021 Primary 1
No matter what we do or where we go, we witness the marvels of Mathematics – from getting a cake recipe right to building a skyscraper. ...
PhD Education
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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Unusual Times: Surviving HBL and WFH (Part 2 of 2)
Set Clear Boundaries It is important to keep the work environment distinct from the home environment. Unless you are constantly heedful...
PhD Education
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Unusual Times: Surviving HBL and WFH (Part 1 of 2)
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world tremendously. It has transformed our lives in more ways than one – the way we engage in...
PhD Education
Jun 18, 20213 min read
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3 Revision Strategies To Maximise Brain Potential
The brain – dubbed the most complex object in the known universe by some scientists – is the last biological frontier of the human body....
PhD Education
Jun 10, 20213 min read
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Building Resilience In A Child – Understanding The “7 Cs”
In life, we encounter obstacles and failures. As a child grows into a young adult, he or she will undoubtedly face adversities,...
PhD Education
May 28, 20213 min read
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3 Revision Strategies To Eliminate Exam Stress
Stress is no stranger to most, if not all, students. This emotional tension may intensify near the exam period, and could be crippling to...
PhD Education
May 21, 20212 min read
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Boosting Brain Power Using The Right Revision Techniques
Many students get into the routine of re-reading textbooks and worksheets when preparing for tests and examinations. They may spend hours...
PhD Education
May 12, 20213 min read
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Learning Primary Levels Science Through The Inquiry Process
Gathering knowledge of the world around us and understanding it through Science allow us to derive solutions to a myriad of today’s...
PhD Education
Apr 30, 20213 min read
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Parents’ Opinions: The New PSLE Scoring System 2021
National exams like the PSLE have always been a major source of anxiety for students and their parents. The Primary 6 students this year...
PhD Education
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Making Sense Of The New PSLE Scoring System Starting 2021
The time-honoured and all-too-familiar PSLE T-score scoring system has officially become obsolete. Initially introduced in 1960, the...
PhD Education
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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