Showing posts with label singapore tuition centre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label singapore tuition centre. Show all posts

Monday, July 7, 2014

GCSE/ IGCSE Chemistry Sample Questions

Explain what is meant by electrolysis
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Describe the test to show that a gas is chlorine
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Write the balanced equation for the reaction of silver nitrate solution, AgNO3
,
with dilute hydrochloric acid to form silver chloride, AgCl, and nitric acid
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Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
 State what is meant by unsaturated.
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Propane and propene are bubbled through separate samples of bromine water.
 Describe what you would see in these tests
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In industry, long chain hydrocarbon molecules are cracked to form shorter chain
hydrocarbon molecules.
 Explain why this process is important.
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The percentage of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere today is less than
that in the Earth’s earliest atmosphere.
 Explain what has caused the percentage of carbon dioxide to decrease.
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Carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere help to keep the Earth
warm.
 State how these gases keep the Earth warm
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Describe the test to show that a gas is oxygen
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Metal oxides react with acids to produce salts and water.
 Dilute sulfuric acid was added to magnesium oxide.
 State the name of the salt formed.
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Explain what you understand by the term alloy
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Explain, in terms of their structures, why magnalium is stronger than pure
aluminium.
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Limestone is a natural form of calcium carbonate.
 Explain why calcium carbonate can be used to treat waste gases produced in
coal-fired power stations.
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If calcium carbonate is heated strongly it decomposes to calcium oxide and
carbon dioxide.
 Write the balanced equation for this reaction.
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The formula of a molecule of propene is C3
H6
.
 Draw the structure of a molecule of propene, showing all covalent bonds.
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Methane burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
 Write the balanced equation for this reaction
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Natural gas is mainly methane.
 A gas with similar composition, known as bio-methane, can be produced from
plants grown specifically for this purpose.
 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using bio-methane rather than

natural gas as a source of energy.


We offer both one-to-one and group Chemistry tuition for Primary to Masters students. Please form your own group because this will facilitate my teaching methodology.

What you can expect from my tuition:

1. Supplementary notes
2. Practice questions
3. Past year paper questions
* Materials given might differ depending on student's given school materials

Teaching Methodology:

1. Understanding concepts and application of concept to questions
2. Developing Analytical and problem solving skills
3. Identifying exam trends and skills (Questions spotting)
4. Practicing variety of questions to prepare you for your exam
5. Simplifying difficult concepts
6. Identifying and improving your weakness

Do contact me at 9372-7675 or email enquiry@findtuitionteachers.com for tuition.

Student's Profile:

> Tertiary Student --
**Poly / JC (NYP, RP, SP, TP, NP, MDIS, Informatics, SIM, SAS, ACSI)
**University (NTU, NUS, SMU, Imperial College, London School of Economics, University of Durham, Uni SIM, UOL, RMIT, SAS, MDIS, University of Southern Australia, James Cook University, University of Newcastle, London School of Economics, Manchester Business School, University of Nottingham, Melbourne Business School)
**Master (Insead, Singapore Management University, NTU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Manchester, Uni of Southern Australia, Uni of Buffalo, Uni of Adelaide, NUS, University of State of New York)

For more information, please visit www.findtuitionteachers.com

Sources: http://37.media.tumblr.com/2ef29241b3e79e0bbf0fcdd5ee3dac60/tumblr_myo813a1001to94olo1_500.jpg , http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/f/importanceofchemistry.htm
http://pastpapers.edexcel.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Science/2011/Question%20papers%20and%20mark%20schemes/5CH1H_01_que_20130523.pdf

Friday, June 27, 2014

Chemistry in Daily Life: Sunscreen

Sunscreen utilizes science to channel or square the sun's unsafe ultraviolet beams to ensure you from a sunburn, skin disease, or both.


We offer both one-to-one and group Chemistry tuition for Primary to Masters students. Please form your own group because this will facilitate my teaching methodology.

What you can expect from my tuition:

1. Supplementary notes
2. Practice questions
3. Past year paper questions
* Materials given might differ depending on student's given school materials

Teaching Methodology:

1. Understanding concepts and application of concept to questions
2. Developing Analytical and problem solving skills
3. Identifying exam trends and skills (Questions spotting)
4. Practicing variety of questions to prepare you for your exam
5. Simplifying difficult concepts
6. Identifying and improving your weakness

Do contact me at 9372-7675 or email enquiry@findtuitionteachers.com for tuition.

Student's Profile:

> Tertiary Student --
**Poly / JC (NYP, RP, SP, TP, NP, MDIS, Informatics, SIM, SAS, ACSI)
**University (NTU, NUS, SMU, Imperial College, London School of Economics, University of Durham, Uni SIM, UOL, RMIT, SAS, MDIS, University of Southern Australia, James Cook University, University of Newcastle, London School of Economics, Manchester Business School, University of Nottingham, Melbourne Business School)
**Master (Insead, Singapore Management University, NTU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Manchester, Uni of Southern Australia, Uni of Buffalo, Uni of Adelaide, NUS, University of State of New York)

For more information, please visit www.findtuitionteachers.com

Source: 
http://www.ecouterre.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sunscreen-2-537x402.jpg

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Chemistry in Daily Life: Soap (By what method can something so terrible really make you cleaner?)


We offer both one-to-one and group Chemistry tuition for Primary to Masters students. Please form your own group because this will facilitate my teaching methodology.

What you can expect from my tuition:

1. Supplementary notes
2. Practice questions
3. Past year paper questions
* Materials given might differ depending on student's given school materials

Teaching Methodology:

1. Understanding concepts and application of concept to questions
2. Developing Analytical and problem solving skills
3. Identifying exam trends and skills (Questions spotting)
4. Practicing variety of questions to prepare you for your exam
5. Simplifying difficult concepts
6. Identifying and improving your weakness

Do contact me at 9372-7675 or email enquiry@findtuitionteachers.com for tuition.

Student's Profile:

> Tertiary Student --
**Poly / JC (NYP, RP, SP, TP, NP, MDIS, Informatics, SIM, SAS, ACSI)
**University (NTU, NUS, SMU, Imperial College, London School of Economics, University of Durham, Uni SIM, UOL, RMIT, SAS, MDIS, University of Southern Australia, James Cook University, University of Newcastle, London School of Economics, Manchester Business School, University of Nottingham, Melbourne Business School)
**Master (Insead, Singapore Management University, NTU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Manchester, Uni of Southern Australia, Uni of Buffalo, Uni of Adelaide, NUS, University of State of New York)

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Source: 
http://images.sciencedaily.com/2013/06/130617122146-large.jpg

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Fireworks and explosions are based on chemistry, so it's definitely not a boring science


We offer both one-to-one and group Chemistry tuition for Primary to Masters students. Please form your own group because this will facilitate my teaching methodology.

What you can expect from my tuition:

1. Supplementary notes
2. Practice questions
3. Past year paper questions
* Materials given might differ depending on student's given school materials

Teaching Methodology:

1. Understanding concepts and application of concept to questions
2. Developing Analytical and problem solving skills
3. Identifying exam trends and skills (Questions spotting)
4. Practicing variety of questions to prepare you for your exam
5. Simplifying difficult concepts
6. Identifying and improving your weakness

Do contact me at 9372-7675 or email enquiry@findtuitionteachers.com for tuition.

Student's Profile:

> Tertiary Student --
**Poly / JC (NYP, RP, SP, TP, NP, MDIS, Informatics, SIM, SAS, ACSI)
**University (NTU, NUS, SMU, Imperial College, London School of Economics, University of Durham, Uni SIM, UOL, RMIT, SAS, MDIS, University of Southern Australia, James Cook University, University of Newcastle, London School of Economics, Manchester Business School, University of Nottingham, Melbourne Business School)
**Master (Insead, Singapore Management University, NTU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Manchester, Uni of Southern Australia, Uni of Buffalo, Uni of Adelaide, NUS, University of State of New York)

For more information, please visit www.findtuitionteachers.com

Sources: http://37.media.tumblr.com/2ef29241b3e79e0bbf0fcdd5ee3dac60/tumblr_myo813a1001to94olo1_500.jpg , http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/f/importanceofchemistry.htm

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Is tuition necessary in Singapore?



A brief review of a study conducted by FTT (findtuitonteachers.com) on


“Insights of Tuition Trends in Singapore”



In the past, tuition is not as prevalent as now. But nowadays, most of the parents I talked to send their children to tuition centre or hire tuition teachers for their kids. This is evident from how tuition spending in Singapore doubled from $410 million to over $800 million between 1998 and 2008. A study conducted between Oct 2013 to February 2014, involving 52 parents and 124 students from all levels found the following:


Parents sent their kids to tuition as they believe that it can help them to score better in the examination (91%). Many even believed that if others are having extra help and if their kids do not get that extra help, they will be at the losing edge (64%) –> typical “Kiasu” (afriad to lose) culture? Well, I can kind of understand from the parents’ point of view of wanting tuition for their kids:


1. The syllabus are getting tougher



2. The students are getting smarter (I always wondered why. Maybe it is due to the advanced formula milk powder they drink when they are a toddler)


3. The world is becoming more competitive due to globalization


4. The parents have less time for the kids due to work


5. The dual income allows them to have the capacity to pay for private tuition


6. They can force their kids to set aside time for studying via tuition rather than playing computer games etc.


Many students that I talked to have divided views on tuition. Some stated that they are forced into it and they have no interest in studying at all while some say they will “die” (the exact word used by a few students) without tuition as they are not sure if they are on the right track. Some stated that they love tuition in a small group with their own group of friends as it allows them to feel more relaxed and they can discuss what they do not know freely during tuition. They stated that it is hard and embarrassing to ask questions in class (Asian culture) and thus they learn more during private lessons.


In terms of tutors’ quality, there are also divided views. Most students (62%) stated that their tutors are qualified and they (74%) find it easy to follow the class during tuition whereas others (29%) stated that the tutors confuse them and made it worse for them. Majority of the students (87%) stated that their tutors are patient and allow them to take their time to absorb their materials.


Tuition can be costly and there have been wide debate on how much is too much. If the good tutors are charging an astronomical amount of fees, wouldnt only the rich be able to get the best help?


Is tuition really necessary? Senior Minister of State for Education and Law Indranee Rajah argues that tuition for children who are doing reasonably well is counter-productive, while weak students can get help through existing school programmes. “Our education system is run on the basis that tuition is not necessary,” she said in Parliament, amid concerns that a widening income gap affords children from better-off families opportunities for a head start on their peers through tuition (Straits times, 2013).


What are your views on this? Share with us!