Archives for 2008

Effective Learning Tips from SimpleChemConcepts

Recently I was following SimpleChemConcepts Effective Learning Tips Series by Sean. They are extremely useful if and only if you apply them on yourself.

Though the learning tips are more towards Chemistry, there are a few tips which I think are applicable for any subject you are learning.

This is one of them:

"Ask questions about anything you are not clear about or require further information or clarification about.No questions are stupid"

Learning is about understanding new concepts and clarification of thoughts which will then lead to true mastery of the subject.

2 Learning Strategies I Live By Personally

I take every chance to share with others on what I have learnt. By sharing, not only do I reinforce my understanding, I gather more insight and new perspectives sometimes, adding on to my wealth of knowledge.
Whenever I learnt something new, I find opportunities to keep applying them and see the outcomes I get. If the outcome is desirable, I will keep using the new strategies.

If you have more learning strategies which have helped you to learn better and faster, share with us on the comments section below. We would love to learn more, wouldn't we? :-)

GCE O Level A-Maths Mid Year Revision

Dear students,

With the mid year exams and prelims just round the corner, I am taking the time to help a small group of Sec 4 O Level students to revise on the Sec 3 A-Maths Topics.
Due to limited seats, contact me if you or your child needs help on the following topics.

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Quadratic Equation And Discriminant

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Siginifance of Discriminant $b^2-4ac$ : Type of Discriminant Determines The Types of Roots/Solutions ( No root, 1 real root or 2 real and distinct roots)

What Has My Left Palm Got To Do With Math?

Palm Reading for my Destiny? Nope.

I was recently doing graph topics with some students. And some were complaining how much they have to memorize until I revealed to them some of the Underground Secrets on Mastery Of Graphs. They were amazed and amused.

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Our palms have the exponential graph $y=e^x$ embedded on them! Now you have 1 less graph to take care of. Just ensure you keep your hands nice and clean so that the palm lines stay on for you forever.

When the need to draw $y=e^x$ arises, flip that palm up :)

Warning: You ought to do it tactfully in case the invilgator suspects you of cheating. Haha

I will be writing on more secrets on Mastery of Graphs. If you like these secrets, subscribe to singaporeolevelmaths for free to be posted of more updates.

Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time!

photo credit: TW Collins

With March coming to an end, we are moving forward to the 2nd quarter of the year which is marked by this day - April Fool!

If you are not aware of what day is it, check it out here >> What is April Fool Day All About?

Beware of the Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time!

Formulae Usage On Simple And Compound Interest

We have discussed about Simple And Compound Interest using 2 case studies previously based on concepts understanding. Now we have introduced formulaes which will make your calculation faster and easier :)

To find the Total Amount based on Simple Interest, this is the formuale you can use:
$A_n=P(1+\frac{r}{100}n)$

An : Total Amount after n years

P: Original Principal Amount

r: Simple Interest Rate

n: Number of Years

To find the Total Amount based on Compound Interest, this is the formuale you can use:
$A_n=P(1+\frac{r}{100})^n<br>$

An : Total Amount after n years

P: Original Principal Amount

r: Compound Interest Rate

n: Number of Years

Apply these formulaes to the case studies we have discussed, did you get the same answer?

Congrats!Now you have 2 different approaches, the formulae way or the conventional way to solve all Interest questions.

Keep using the strategies learnt so that you get better and better.