singaporeolevelmathslearning centre | singaporeolevelmaths http://www.singaporeolevelmaths.com Simple Tips for Better Maths Results! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:02:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2009 Ultimate Leap Programme : Weekly Ongoing Coaching Classes for ‘O’ level A-Math http://www.singaporeolevelmaths.com/2008/12/21/2009-ultimate-leap-programme-weekly-ongoing-coaching-classes-for-o-level-a-math/ http://www.singaporeolevelmaths.com/2008/12/21/2009-ultimate-leap-programme-weekly-ongoing-coaching-classes-for-o-level-a-math/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:06:53 +0000 Ai Ling http://singaporeolevelmaths.com/?p=622

See Results EVERY Lesson!

Thank for being my reader and for always reading my blog post.
It means a lot to me and I hope I have been useful in one way or
another towards the mastery of your Math.
As we move towards 2009, I look forward in providing more
value to you.
For Singapore students, here’s a surprise for you:
I will be personally coaching a group of students
(Sec 3 & 4 students) to help them achieve the results they
truly deserve for 2009.
But there’s a problem…
My training room cannot sit many,so I can take in only
a handful and out of these, some seats have already
been taken up by my workshop participants.
So, if you are really committed to achieve your ‘O’
level A-Math distinctions, read about how you can
Cheers,
Ai Ling
Master Trainer
PS: For those who have missed out the
A-Math workshop last week, check out
the snapshots and read about students’ experience here.
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Personally, I think with so many choices available, it is certainly not easy for students and parents to find one which will match their expectations.

I met up with a parent recently whom in fact shared with me on the centre she has enrolled her girl with. I was shocked to find out that the class has a total of 7 students of DIFFERENT levels (eg, there is a mixture of Sec 1 to Sec 4s) all taken part by a tutor. Moreover, the fees charged by this tutor is more than the average price of a group class. Well, this parent mentions that she is testing it out and sees how her girl progresses.

In my personal opinion, the following factors are important for the selection of the right tutor/coach for your learning needs:

#1:Effectiveness of tutor/coach

Having said this, I think to save the time of parents and students, I personally like the fact that there should be trial lesson provided especially for Individual Tuition Coaching sessions.
This is especially important for O Level students as time is crucial and precious.Moreover, youths of this age would definitely like to have more say in choosing their tutors. Afterall, they are the ones who are interacting with the tutors most of the time. Trial lesson gives the student and parents sufficient time for the interaction with the tutor. Able to connect and communicate effectively with the student and parents are extrememly important!

#2:Track Record of previous students.

Please note the results of the students before joining the tutor/coach. Many a times, I saw the great end results produced by the students but didn’t see what were the improvements made.
For example, if a student is able to breakthrough from F9 to a B within a few months. I would consider the tutor teaching methodology be to effective & beneficial.
I was told that some learning centres only take in students of certain grades (usually good grades) and reject those who did not meet their grade expectations.
I always wonder if this is the case, what is the true purposing for tuition/coaching? I need extra help only if I face a certain level of challenge otherwise if I can cope, I won’t be seeking tuition/coaching.

#3: Academic Qualifications of tutor/coach

With my several years of interaction with parents, it seems like parents like school teachers. This is rather ironic, as if your child is not able to learn well from school perhaps due to a long list of reasons, would another school teacher be different? Well, I am not saying that school teachers aren’t good. Some of them are in fact very experienced and knowledgeable in syllabus and teaching methodology. But once again, I strongly emphasize on the connection and rapport established between the teacher and student.

I certainly hope I have provided some useful tips for both students and parents with the selection of a right tutor/coach for your learning needs.

“Good Teachers are costly, but bad teachers cost more” – Bob Talbert

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