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In a blink of an eye, J1 students are almost three months into a new chapter of their lives. Some might have gotten used to it, while others might still be struggling to juggle the overwhelming workload. Regardless of which category you belong to, students should always bear in mind to study smart, instead of just studying hard.

While there isn’t a perfect study guide to follow, we are certain that solely depending on memorising might be ineffective sometimes. Slaving over your work does not guarantee success in your academics.

On top of the never-ending tutorials given and lectures to catch up on, JC students are required to actively take part in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), and some might even sign up for leadership roles or school activities. As compared to secondary school, CCAs in JC are undoubtedly tougher and more intense, especially during competition season. As a result, some CCAs might even end as late as 9 to 10pm. JC life seems exhausting enough, so why not study smart to leave time for breaks over the weekends or during the holidays?

First and foremost, it is important to pay close attention in class. Many students have the misconception of slacking off in lessons and catching up only after class. While this might be an alternative for most students, this method unknowingly consumes your time which could have been used for work practices, tutorials, or even your rest time! We understand the struggle of trying to be awake, but the habit of jotting down notes while being “absent-minded” can be of great help. Tutors usually mention “exclusive” information in class, and sometimes it might not be recorded in lecture recordings. It is important to always try to stay on track during both lectures and tutorials.

Always do your revision on the day itself or the next day to ensure the knowledge passed down remains fresh in your mind. Doing your tutorials or revision while the information is fresh in your mind enhances your productivity and your application ability. The longer you delay, the more you procrastinate and you might end up struggling to meet the deadlines. Being consistent in your revision and homework significantly helps you to pace yourself.

One more tip that many might not know is to write down notes on paper, instead of typing on laptops. Many students are unaware that the traditional way of note-taking is actually much more effective than typing on electronic gadgets. According to Harvard, students type so fast that they don’t have time to slow down and process the information disseminated, not to mention the distractions on laptops. Since jotting down notes takes time, it allows students to do critical thinking concurrently. This might seem time consuming, but it surely can help to save time in the long run.

With the fundamentals of studying-smart, students can now focus on the tips we have for the individual subjects. As New Dawn Learning Studio focuses on A Level H2 Chemistry tuition, A Level H2 Physics tuition and A Level H2 Math tuition for JC students, we have some tips for these three particular subjects.

For H2 Chemistry, constant practice is needed. Even though there are many concepts to remember, sole memorisation does not necessarily work. To digest the information effectively, constructing mind maps can be incredibly useful. It allows students to slow down their revision pace and think out of the box, while translating their understanding to concise information. This ensures that students would not rush through their revision without in-depth understanding. These mind maps can be used as cheat sheets prior to tests or exams. On the other hand, by visiting exam questions, it helps students to familiarise with the phrasing of questions and enables students to think about the equations, ideas and concepts related to the topic. Conquer application questions by taking note of the keywords examiners are constantly looking out for, and highlight common mistakes made among students.

H2 Physics requires students to be familiar with all the formulas and definitions. Similarly, visual aids would look more appealing to students, therefore motivating them to revisit multiple times until they are completely familiar with it. In the case where you really don’t get the basics of the topics, we recommend you to first attempt the Topical Ten-Year Series (TYS) practices, especially Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) if you don’t have much time. The habit of putting your knowledge into application can help you understand the right formula to apply to each type of question.

For H2 Math, constant practice is needed as it is pointless to read through questions without attempting, or merely just memorising formulas and the types of questions. Practising more allows students to be more exposed to the various types of questions and to have more opportunities to apply different methods in a question.

Despite the differences in content, all subjects require consistency in practising. Students should always take the initiative to look for teachers for consultations as soon as possible the moment they find themselves struggling to understand the concepts or question types. Consulting teachers regularly and being consistent in doing practice papers are the keys to success.

We also understand that tutors have very packed schedules and have minimal time to give every student in-depth consultation. This is why New Dawn Learning Studio is here to help. Our tuition centre focuses on A Level H2 Chemistry tuition, A Level H2 Physics tuition and A Level H2 Math tuition for JC students. Tutors at New Dawn Learning Studio welcome students to not only drop by the tuition centre to study, but to also consult the teachers if they need any help.

We also provide additional learning materials such as summary booklets, formula sheets for H2 Chemistry and H2 Math, and files to help students organise notes. New Dawn Learning Studio has a conducive learning environment with individual pavilions and study tables for students to choose from. With a fusion of independent learning and a more private consultation session, we ensure to tailor to each student’s needs. Head down to our main page to find out more.

Junior College (JC) can be quite an experience. With 2 years worth of memories filled with all sorts of emotions – from getting pumped for school events to feeling discouraged over appalling results. However, it is only in retrospect that certain graduates feel regretful about the decisions made when they were still in JC. Now that you’re still a student in JC, continue reading this article to see how you can potentially make or break your experience there.

Undeniably, JC is definitely one of the toughest phases a Singaporean teen faces. From the never-ending workload to the overwhelming commitment requirements, students often find themselves suffocating and constantly wanting to give up. As a JC graduate, I concur with the idea of JC being just like a “hell” experience for students, it was indeed an arduous journey. However, many students fail to realise that it is precisely because of the stressful curriculum, JC students should, in turn, take part in events, co-curricular activities (CCAs) or student initiated groups (SIGs) within their sphere of interests. Although the requirements and commitments might seem daunting, it is only through these commitments that you are given space for growth, and to connect with people you share the same interests with.

No pain no gain. As cliche as it sounds, this prevalent phrase is actually very applicable especially during trying times such as a JC student’s journey. The truth is, taking the courage to join such activities is actually one of the “magical” remedies to heal the pain you’re suffering from academic stress. To put it in another way, it is one of the most useful life vests available for you to keep you afloat throughout the storms experienced during the 2 years in JC.

Many are often misled with the idea of joining a “chill” or “slack” CCA just so that you can focus solely on your academics in JC. However, this is an erroneous mentality. With the never-ending workload piling up, it is important to take some time off from work and divert your focus away from academics. Looking back, I have had a couple of peers who fell ill regularly because of their refusal to rest. Unfortunately, this has instead caused them to lag behind most students due to the many missed lessons. Feeling dejected, it only aggravated their mental health and stress levels. Hence, the importance of resting and diverting your focus away from academics once in a while can never be emphasised enough.

CCAs are designed in a way to fit a so-called “rest” time in every students’ packed schedule. It is true that requirements and training intensities are higher and more draining in JC as compared to secondary school. But then again, no pain = no gain, right? People also always say, work smart, not just work hard. CCAs can effectively keep you afloat in JC as this commitment alone “forces” you to take a break from your studies, thereby recharging before resuming your revisions. These activities allow you to work smart, as you will then find more alternatives to revise more effectively with the shorter time left available. As seen, CCA is indeed an outlet for a JC student to relieve stress, and to work smarter.

As much as JC CCAs are more demanding, it unknowingly helps one to work on his/her learning attitude, and their ability to cope with stress. Furthermore, you are not alone, your peers are going through tough training together with you. Another phenomenal quote made by Cory Booker, “If you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together.” It is only through tough times that allow you to forge true friendships, and these friends are the ones who will keep you sane and afloat throughout your 2 years of JC.

This proves another point about the importance of joining a CCA that you truly enjoy – you will get to meet peers who are like-minded or have similar interests as you, allowing everyone to integrate into the CCA swiftly. This also makes initiating a conversation much easier for everyone. To provide a personal anecdote, I joined dance in JC and I had the privilege to meet many peers whom I share common interests with. I often looked forward to attending CCAs as we would share all sorts of things happening in our lives. Also, we get to do things we like together – dance! Till date, I am still keeping in touch with my dance friends in JC even after graduating from JC. A CCA that I like indeed broadened my social networking in JC and the CCA peers I met were the ones who kept me going in school.

This brings me to another important point – the importance of seizing the opportunity to join a CCA that requires a certain skill. This includes CCA such as basketball, dance, photography and many more. If you were to learn these skills outside school, the fees would cost a bomb! While in school, you get to learn it for free! So why miss out this precious opportunity offered to you, right? For example, attending dance lessons outside cost at least $15 for each lesson. In school, you get to attend CCA at least twice per week without being charged! Hence, joining a CCA of your interest is indeed beneficial.

To be more pragmatic, joining a CCA that requires higher commitment can help you to build your portfolio for your university or even job applications. Such CCAs will most likely offer more leadership opportunities for members to step up, thereby building a good testimonial and portfolio. With more emphasis placed on holistic development, more institutions and companies are looking out for soft skills possessed by students. Soft skills are such as communication skills, social skills and personalities, which can be nurtured and improved through CCAs.

In conclusion, CCA certainly makes a huge part of one’s JC journey, and is an important jigsaw that should not be forgone so easily.

Seeing the importance of joining a CCA of your interest, it is also crucial to note that there should be a good work-life balance between academics and CCAs. Afterall, every JC student still has to go through A Level, which requires consistency and hard work put in academics. At New Dawn Learning Studio, the tuition centre plays an important role in balancing out students’ work-life balance effectively. It is natural to feel stressed and concerned over academics, especially in the midst of CCA competition season. The time is now, say yes to New Dawn Learning Studio’s A Level H2 Chemistry tuition, A Level H2 Physics tuition and A Level H2 Math tuition.

New Dawn Learning Studio offers A Level H2 Chemistry tuition,  A Level H2 Physics tuition, and A Level H2 Math tuition for JC students. A Level H2 Chemistry tuition and  A Level H2 Physics tuition are taught by Mr Joseph, who will explain concepts in-depth and often form a connection between the concepts taught and real-life examples. Beyond merely memorising concepts, Mr Joseph effectively enables his students to immerse in the world of Science through his A Level H2 Physics tuition and A level H2 Chemistry tuition lessons, thereby having a deeper understanding and being able to answer a wide variety of questions. On the other hand, Mr Daniel offers A Level H2 Math tuition for JC students. Mr Daniel adopts a hybrid of 1-to-1 and classroom based learning styles, where he provides students with more freedom to explore all types of questions, and enables students to learn at their comfortable pace. Mr Daniel will then approach each student to clarify his/her doubts. Through such a unique yet effective teaching approach, it instills confidence in students. Collectively, tutors at New Dawn Learning Studio adopt a unique, engaging, and teaching approach that effectively helps students to identify their mistakes, and even helps students to gain interest in their weaker subjects.

Additional learning materials such as summary booklets, formula sheets, and files to help students organise their notes better are made available for students right here at New Dawn Learning Studio. More than just a tuition centre, New Dawn Learning Studio can help students to work smarter, and to have a work-life balance, therefore alleviating students’ stress significantly.

Do keep in mind the importance of joining a fun CCA in JC, don’t regret your decisions only after graduating! On this note, why limit your fun only during CCA when you can also have fun while learning? This is only made possible at New Dawn Learning Studio. Head to our main page to explore. Wait no more, join us today!

 

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”, a famous quote made by Winston Churchill, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Even though this quote was made several decades ago, it is, in fact, still highly applicable in today’s world.

Everyone experiences different phases and seasons in their lives. For students, transitions such as changing from one institution to another, or promoting from lower to upper secondary might seem trivial milestones in life in others’ eyes. However, these small transitions can possibly make huge impacts in their lives. This includes routines, stress, time management.

Even so, change is indeed inevitable. Stepping out of your comfort zones to adapt to new environments definitely requires time and courage, and we understand the struggle. Nevertheless, it is only through tough times that allow you to unleash your inner potential and discover a new side of yourself, enabling you to become a tougher person ultimately.

To all our upper secondary students out there, are you still struggling to adapt to your upper secondary school routines? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the content and workload? If you’re still feeling lost, confused and overwhelmed, keep reading and help is on your way shortly!

The transition from lower to upper secondary is undeniably one of the steepest turning points students face in their education journey. Common challenges faced by upper secondary students are having the need to adapt to new environments with new classmates and new teachers with new teaching methods, new subjects to study like Additional Mathematics (A Math), Social Studies and Pure Sciences, and new responsibilities such as CCA leader or a Student Council committee member.

A year older means a year wiser, it also means having the power to decide more things on your own. Uncle Ben from Spider-Man’s phenomenal quote “With great power comes great responsibility” is closely relevant here. From having to choose your subject combinations, to signing up for leadership positions, to managing your time carefully, it is admittedly a challenging task. The power of being able to manage your life on your own sounds very liberating, but it can also become a disaster if any areas of your life become neglected or mismanaged. It really does come with great responsibilities.

Before your problems turn into a snowball effect, let us break down the potential problems you are facing and list out the possible ways to resolve them effectively.

Being placed in a foreign classroom can make you feel really awkward and uncomfortable. If you’re still unfamiliar with your classmates, the very first step to take is to gather the courage to take the first step to get to know them better. It can be as nerve-wracking as entering a brand new school, but the steps to follow are still similar and are equally effective! With a stronger rapport formed between you and your classmates, your classroom’s learning environment would naturally become much more conducive than before, given that everyone is comfortable asking questions and helping one another. Forming strong friendships in school can allow you to look forward to school, regardless of the challenges you might face.

In addition, time management is an indispensable skill to adopt in upper secondary. It is recommended to have a journal or a calendar notebook to note down your plans and your study timetable. By doing so, it significantly alleviates your stress level as it helps you to organise your plans better!

However, if you still find yourself facing difficulties bridging the gap between lower and upper secondary, it is time to seek help. Understanding a subject or even a topic is just like constructing buildings – both must be built with a strong foundation to remain firm and stable. In order to build strong fundamentals, students must pay attention in class, be consistent in their homework and do revision regularly. Besides doing the aforementioned steps, many students often neglect the step of identifying common or repeated mistakes made. It is crucial to identify your own mistakes and correct them immediately before moving on to the next topic. For instance, if you are lacking in basic algebraic skills or say, differentiation in A Math, more emphasis must be placed on this subject by highlighting key mistakes and doing extra practices to build a stronger foundation. On the other hand for Science subjects, skills such as understanding and practicing chemical formulae are important.

When a strong foundation is not built meticulously at the initial stage, the building would eventually have structural defects due to the poor-quality construction, resulting in the collapse of the building itself. Likewise, if correction is not made at the initial stage, your own “building” of learning and growth would also collapse as more weighted topics are being added to your “building”. Evidently, it is extremely important to seek help the moment you discover a flaw in your “building” of understanding.

If you happen to struggle with A Math in upper secondary, fret not, we are here to help! At New Dawn Learning Studio, we offer top-notch A Math tuition, and are one of the very few Secondary school math tuition centres in Singapore that tap on a unique teaching approach to guide students, and even inspire students to gain interest in the subject.

First and foremost, students should understand the importance of A Math. A Math is designed to allow students to think out of the box and apply advanced applications of Math in real life and in professional fields, which is why there are application questions in Math. Despite the various challenges faced by students, students are able to make connections between topics and methods, thereby having a better understanding of real life applications involving A Math calculations. Furthermore, if you are aiming to enter Junior College (JC) after graduating from secondary school, it is even more important to have a strong foundation in A Math, since H2 Math at JC level requires an in-depth understanding of Math by using formulas taught in A Math in secondary school. 

Seeing the importance of A Math, it is important to have constant practice as you race against time to prepare for your O-Level examinations. With New Dawn Learning Studio’s A Math tuition in Singapore, it will enrich your understanding through additional practices and clarifications of doubts, hence instilling confidence in students. As teachers hardly have the time to address individual concerns, an A Math tutor can certainly make a huge difference in your A Math journey, especially at New Dawn Learning Studio.

At New Dawn Learning Studio, A Math tuition is taught by Mr Daniel. Mr Daniel adopts a hybrid of both 1-to-1 and classroom styled learning, allowing all types of students to learn at their own pace. His teaching style is unique and is able to handle all types of learning styles, which effectively caters to the needs of every single student. Mr Daniel’s A Math tuition involves the teaching of fundamentals of each topic, followed by offering several mathematical solutions to solve a typical Math question. After ensuring each student understands the topic, Mr Daniel would leave sufficient time for students to try out some questions before moving on. He even approaches every student to answer their questions, ensuring each student is given the necessary attention required to help them understand and bring out their best potential.

Mr Daniel teaches each topic systematically, ensuring students have a good grasp of the necessary skill sets to solve all types of A Math questions, effectively instilling confidence in students to prepare for the O-Level examinations.

What sets New Dawn Learning Studio apart from the other A Math tuition centres in Singapore is the ample materials provided for students. Our A Math materials range from sample booklets, files to help students organise, to formula sheets for each topic. These materials are highly effective in helping students to consolidate their learning after each lesson, and help students to organise their notes efficiently especially with the overwhelming workload in school. Due to the high enforcement by New Dawn Learning Studio’s A Math tuition, students have more time to explore the subject and therefore, gain interest in the subject.

Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Anything is possible, and we are beyond willing to extend a helping hand. The time is now, join our A Math tuition in Singapore today, our New Dawn family is ever-ready to welcome and help you! Find out more at our main web page. 

Have you ever heard of people introducing themselves as “ESTJ” or “INFJ” and wondered what exactly these cryptic-sounding letters could possibly mean? Fret not, they are not morse codes or any foreign languages. These so-called “codes” are being categorised under MBTI (Myers–Briggs Type Indicator) types, and these people are referring to their personality types. MBTI is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. There are a total of 16 different personality types in total, and this inventory is one of the most widely used psychological instruments in the world. Simply put, ‘E’ represents someone who is extraverted while ‘I’ means someone who is introverted.

Be it an ‘E’ or an ‘I’, most students still struggle to integrate into their new schools swiftly. The difference in culture, routines and environment inevitably creates barriers students have to overcome when stepping into a brand new environment. Nonetheless, it is, in fact, absolutely normal and understandable to feel anxious or nervous when students first enter their new schools. It can even take as long as months to completely get comfortable with the fresh environment. Having to juggle both academics and social life, students might feel overwhelmed with the immense pressure.

Are you also struggling to adapt to your new school? Don’t worry, we’re here to help!

The very first step is to try befriending more schoolmates in school. It might be a nerve-wrecking move, but it is certainly beneficial as these people are the ones who will keep you going in school and will make a huge difference in your education journey. With a strong and healthy social circle, you will gradually find a secured position and a sense of belonging in your new school, which creates an impetus for you to attend school everyday.

To make your school life much more okay for you, here are four steps called OKAY (an abbreviation) you may consider following.

1. Openness – Open Up to Your Classmates Beyond Classroom Settings

Make it a priority to make more friends in your new school. Break times or recesses are apt opportunities to get to know your classmates better. It sure would be daunting at first, but you can make the first move by asking basic questions such as their previous schools, favourite show, hobbies, talents and more… Asking questions proves that you are engaged and are open to forging new friendships. They can potentially become your pillars of support in your new school. If you are willing to go a step further, exchanging social media accounts keeps one another updated and ensures that there is some form of ‘togetherness’.

2. Keenness – Keep Up with School Events and Join CCAs of Your Interests

Despite the importance of academics, expanding one’s social network is part of every student’s schooling experience. Many alumni claim that clubs and societies highly enriches their school experiences. By joining an event or school CCA of your interest, you get to meet people with common interests and hobbies. This naturally creates more opportunities for conversations, and also makes one feel a sense of belonging in school. Connecting with people with the same interests as you is undeniably one of the best ways to forge strong friendships in new environments.

3. Acknowledgement – Put in Effort to Understand Each Other’s Differences

There are many misconceptions of introverts – they are not antisocial or depressed, they might just have different preferences as compared to the majority. They might simply prefer smaller groups, or just want more personal space. Empathy and being understanding are two important ‘ingredients’ in this ‘secret recipe’ of forging more friendships in school. Being empathetic to others allows others to show concern in the same way to you, and this significantly makes your school life more fulfilling and fruitful.

4. You – Show More Self-Love

By taking care of yourself, you are keeping yourself healthier, both mentally and physically. Believe it or not, this will make adapting to a brand new environment much more manageable. Some ways are having a healthy sleep routine and exercising regularly. Avoid neglecting your usual routines and focus on establishing new ones that are needed in your new education stage.

While we understand that students are racing against time to complete homework and do revision, it is also important to take some time off to unwind and connect with others in school. With true friends surrounding you in school, pillars of support are present everywhere you go – allowing you to stay grounded. Evidently, having a decent social circle is indispensable everywhere you go.

The next question is, where can you hang out with your friends besides school? After familiarising with your new school, what’s next? Where else to go, especially with the COVID-19 situation?

Well, you can seek ‘refuge’ at New Dawn Learning Studio with your friends! A play-space is created in our tuition centre just for you to head down to relax and spend more time with your friends. Apart from the wide array of board games available at our play-space, the centre has also designed a pantry just to provide delicious snacks for students. Our amicable staff are ever-ready to welcome you. New Dawn Learning Studio can just be like your second home too!

Our tuition centre offers JC H2 A Level Math tuition, JC H2 A Level Chemistry tuition, and JC H2 A Level Physics tuition. Tutors at New Dawn Learning Studio are very friendly and use quick yet effective teaching methods to close up any learning gaps. The tutors are also beyond willing to go the extra mile to cater to students’ needs, such as providing separate consultations, and replying to students’ questions actively over texts.

At New Dawn Learning Studio, not only can you learn effectively and productively, but you can also bond with your friends over the games available at our play-space. It is indeed killing two birds with one stone! There’s always a solution to everything, and you no longer have to worry now. Remember to follow our four OKAY steps, and everything will be okay! But if you want to make it better, do join us at New Dawn Learning Studio for an eye-opening learning experience by witnessing vast improvements through our JC H2 A Level Chemistry tuition, H2 A Level Math tuition, and H2 A Level Physics tuition. Head to our main web page to find out more.

Just a few weeks back, we witnessed students transiting from secondary school to JCs. Weeks may sound like two ticks, but this is misleading. The past few weeks might have possibly been a huge struggle for the J1 students, as there are many things and routines they have yet to get used to. From trying their best to keep up with the fast learning pace to juggling the multitude of workloads, many students might have burnt out by now. Fortunately, New Dawn Learning Studio is here to help by offering high-quality JC A Level Math tuition, JC A Level Chemistry tuition and JC A Level Physics tuition.

Many may feel that tuition is unnecessary and irrelevant. However, this is a fallacy that has to be corrected. Leaving problems unresolved will only lead to futile efforts being put in, hence it is important to seek help, and, New Dawn Learning Studio is beyond happy and ready to render such help. JC tuition strengthens students’ understanding, boosts their confidence and may even, in turn, help students gain interest in their weaker subjects. Furthermore, it speeds up students’ learning abilities with additional learning materials and reinforcements of concepts. Students may end up learning topics ahead of school schedules. This is especially possible at New Dawn Learning Studio.

Due to the limited curriculum time in school, we understand that teachers have no choice but to move on quickly in class. As they can’t afford to slow down, this ‘touch-and-go’ teaching approach has left many students confused. However, that is not the case here at New Dawn Learning Studio. New Dawn Learning Studio specialises in JC A Level Math tuition, JC A Level Chemistry tuition and JC A Level Physics tuition. The tutors here are very meticulous and are willing to go the extra mile to cater to the needs of every student – staying after class to conduct consultations, constantly checking up on students’ academics and wellbeing, replying to questions posed by students via WhatsApp.

Seeing students challenged with difficulties and feeling lost are common sights in JC. This pressing problem has to be quickly rectified as soon as a student starts to feel burnt out. This proves that tuition is indispensable in JC, it serves as a helping hand extended to students who face difficulties keeping up with the school’s pace. With a short curriculum time of 2 years, students not only have to adapt to new school environments and routines, but they also have to ensure they attain desirable grades concurrently. This leaves students constantly racing against time. Tuition is indeed highly relevant and crucial for JC students.

There are two tutors at New Dawn Learning Studio – Mr Daniel who offers H2 Math tuition and Mr Joseph who offers both H2 Chemistry tuition and H2 Physics tuition. For H2 Math tuition, Mr Daniel adopts a hybrid teaching approach of a 1-to-1 and classroom styled learning, allowing all types of students to learn simultaneously in a common classroom setting. This also allows students to digest fresh information in a comfortable environment, hence boosting students’ self confidence effectively. Such a teaching approach is unique, it allows students to have more autonomy and learn comfortably – just like being in the comfort of their homes. On the other hand, for H2 Chemistry tuition, Mr Joseph breaks down every topic into multiple sections and goes through each section thoroughly. While for H2 Physics tuition, Mr Joseph reiterates Physics concepts, thereby instilling knowledge in students. Students will then immerse in the world of Science – diving deep into the mechanisms and learning how to apply the concepts taught. Mr Joseph constantly relates concepts to real world applications, creating engaging lessons. This allows students to deconstruct mechanisms and approach both H2 Chemistry and Physics questions with clearer clarity.

Both Mr Daniel and Mr Joseph are truly able to close up students’ learning gaps quickly and effectively. With constructive explanations and enhanced productivity, every student at New Dawn Learning Studio will eventually be ahead of schoolmates and their schools’ curriculums. This provides students with more learning materials and more opportunities to practice questions. In addition, apart from focusing on improving students’ academic results, tutors here at New Dawn Learning Studio are very understanding and are aware of the stress students face. Tutors here are willing to set some time aside to hold light-hearted conversations with students, enabling students to also spend some time to unwind and recharge.

This clearly differentiates New Dawn Learning Studio from the rest. As much as the tuition centre understands the importance of results, it also highly values the students’ wellbeing. Empathy is indeed at the heart of everything New Dawn Learning Studio does.

As students are expected to learn within a short time, it is critical to ensure that one’s learning and work attitude is consistent and he or she is eager to clarify doubts as soon as possible.

Be it JC A Level Math tuition, JC A Level Chemistry tuition, or JC A Level Physics tuition, here at New Dawn Learning Studio, tutors are ever-ready to cater to students’ needs and are able to make the impossible possible once again. At New Dawn Learning Studio, students are able to overcome the diversified obstacles faced in JC. More importantly, New Dawn Learning Studio makes students feel at home.

Finding it difficult to concentrate on your revision notes? Can’t seem to get your schedule organized to ensure you can cover all the topics before the upcoming examinations? Catch yourself feeling super stressed out and anxious every time you think about the next paper?

Good news, this article here to recommend some useful apps that are the perfect solutions to these common exam woes that students everywhere face – even in Singapore!

Productivity App for Students: Todoist

Feeling overwhelmed about the many subjects you need to revise before the exams begin? Don’t have a clear picture of what needs to be done next after you are done with a subject’s revision?

A productivity app like Todoist is just the right thing to help get you organized and on track to success.

The Todoist app comes with some useful features such as:

• Sections & Subtasks

  – so that you can organize your topical revision under a subject umbrella and clear them one topic at a time.

• Priority Levels & Reminders

  – that work together to highlight time-sensitive tasks that you need to complete before a certain deadline keeping you on track to finishing your revision for each particular subject before the date of the exam.

• Boards

  – provides a quick overview of the tasks at hand – so you know how much more revision you have for the day or before the paper.

• Productivity Visualization

  – daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards to help keep you motivated

• Integration with Google Calendar

  – allows you to sync up with your personal calendar so you can ensure that your revision schedule is not clashing with any other personal commitments.

Check out the app here! Comes with a free basic account – ideal for students!

Note-taking App for Students: Liquid Text

Prefer taking notes digitally instead of relying on traditional paper and pen?

Well, LiquidText is a great app to help digitally savvy students create digital revision notes that are quick and easy to scan and review before the examinations.

Say goodbye to lugging huge files of physical notes on the day of your exams for last-minute revisions when all your notes can be found on your digital device – be it your mobile phone or an iPad.

The LiquidText app comes with some useful features such as:

• Generate Mind Maps

  – helps you to easily create mindmaps that are linked back to source documents – so you can not only get a quick overview of your subject matter but also be able to access any further explanations quickly if needed.

• Drag Excerpts

  – not a fan of typing your notes? Drag and drop excerpt from your source document directly into your new set of notes

Check out how this first-hand sharing of how a student uses the app in their studies.

Like most apps for students, this also comes with a free base plan!

Flashcard App for Students: Anki

Learning through active recall is one of the best ways of retaining information and flashcards are a great method designed to facilitate just that.

Find physical flashcards too time-consuming to create and a waste of paper? It’s time to consider digital flashcards like Anki!

Thanks to technology, making flashcards is now as easy as taking a quick picture or typing your question and answer into the app. Don’t have time to do it for all your subjects? Gather a group of classmates and split the work of creating flashcards for each topic and share them amongst yourselves. Win-win!

Now you can study and test yourself on the go!

Check out the free app here!

Mindfulness App for Students: Headspace

Preparation for exams can be a very stressful activity for most students, and that is why apps like Headspace come in handy to help students manage their stress and anxiety and all these negative better via useful exercises like meditation and mindfulness courses.

The Headspace app comes with some useful features such as:

• Wake up

  – inspirational stories and mini-meditations to help you start your day right

• Guided meditation

  – with meditations tailored for different needs – from managing anxiety, dealing with stress, simple breathing exercises, and more – to cope with challenges that students face day-to-day

• Focus playlists

  – that are curated specially to help boost concentration and focus – exactly what a student in full-on revision

• Move mode

  – short and simple exercises to help you strengthen your physical well-being amidst the crazy mugging schedule

• Sleep exercises

  – to help create a more conducive setting for students to get a better night’s sleep after a long day of revision

Extremely easy and convenient to use, there is no longer an excuse to neglect your mental wellbeing during these stressful times!

Check out the free app here!

Bonus! Effective In-Person Tuition Classes: New Dawn Learning Studio

Apart from relying on these handy apps to improve your studies, if you still find yourself in need of an effective in-person tutor, then New Dawn Learning Studio could be the answer you are looking for!

When it comes to complex subjects like Mathematics and Sciences, our tutors are established experts in the respective fields. In fact, our resident science tutor Mr. Joseph Lee, and resident math tutor, Mr. Daniel Yeo, are both invited authors for GCE A ‘Level H2 Ten Years Series (both topical & yearly editions) for their respective subjects!

Need some last-minute exam help? Or keen to build up your foundation in preparation for next year’s all-important national exams?

Head over to our website to learn more about our secondary and JC Math and Science tuition classes or drop us a message on our contact form to enquire more!

Studying for your O, N, or A levels this year amidst the ongoing pandemic? How are you feeling about your upcoming national examinations?

If you are feeling particularly stressed out, anxious about keeping up with the syllabus, or worried about being sufficiently prepared for the exams, know that it is perfectly normal to feel this way in these difficult times.

As educators, we understand that the past two years have been particularly challenging for students – having experienced disruptive transitions between offline classes and online home-based learning.

And that is why we have put together a list of simple tips to help you cope and deal with some of these negative feelings healthily! Read on to learn more.

Focus on What is Within Your Control

In such times of uncertainty, it is common that many students (and adults alike) start to worry a lot about what could happen next, sending them into a negative spiral.

Will there be a school closure because someone gets COVID? What will happen to our classes? Will our teachers be able to finish teaching us everything before the exams? And so on.

But wait. These are things that we cannot control. No one knows how the future will pan out, so why worry about something when it has not happened yet?

Instead, try and focus on something that is within your control – preparing for the exams – and leave all the other worrying to the adults.

Create and Stick to a Daily Exam Preparation Routine

Establishing regular daily routines has been shown to have positive mental health benefits like reducing stress, alleviating anxiety, and preventing burnout. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect solution for a stressed-out student preparing for exams?

While there is no ONE perfect routine for everyone to follow, here are some possible steps you can incorporate into your daily routine:

• Develop a simple morning routine that gets your mood up for the day – for example, preparing yourself a delicious breakfast or listening to your favourite playlist to start the day.
• Create a study timetable with timeslots for each subject with scheduled study breaks (Tip: you can allocate more time to subjects you feel less prepared and vice versa)
• Allocate specific time slots for social media or other screen time – which means no scrolling of TikTok, Instagram, or Reddit whilst revising
• Incorporate a consistent sleep schedule so that you get enough sleep every day

Figure Out the Source of Your Stress and Anxiety

Depending on the reason for your stress and anxiety, you need to deal with it with different approaches.

If the source of your anxiety is due to the lack of confidence in a particular subject, then the solution would be to get the help required to help you clarify your uncertainty in the particular subject. In this case, resources like private tuition for guided learning or specific subject workshops could be helpful.

However, if the source of your stress is due to your parent’s expectations, then perhaps a helpful approach would be to have a chat with them about your feelings. Having an open discussion with them about the support your need from them will most definitely help bring down your stress levels.

Create a Comfortable Studying Area for Yourself

Due to government restrictions, many of you are probably spending most of your time confined to your homes – which may not necessarily be the most conducive studying place for you hence adding to your stress.

And that is where some creativity needs to come into play.

Here are some ideas of how you can creatively create a space that works well for your studying habits right at home:

• Find a quiet space at home (if not invest in some noise-cancelling headphones)
• Get a lamp or place your work desk near a window for proper lighting that keeps you feeling energized and awake
• Arrange your study (and snack) supplies adjacent to your studying area so you will not be distracted by moving around to resupply.
• Have a clock nearby to keep you on track with your daily schedule

Take Scheduled Breaks

Take it from us when we say it is almost impossible to sit down and cram information into your head endlessly. Breaks are required for our brain to rest in order to be able to start processing new information again.

Here are some easy activities you could try on your breaks:

• Go for a short run or do some home exercises
• Spend some time meditating to help clear your mind – try this simple app with short, guided meditation sessions perfect for that
• Munch on low sugar snacks
• Take a power nap – and remember to set an alarm
• Indulge in a short anime episode

Share Your Worries and Concerns

Still feeling overwhelmed by negative feelings of stress? Having anxiety attacks just thinking about your exams? Don’t bottle it all up. Sharing your feelings with a trusted friend, teacher, family member or even school counsellor can help.

Always remember that your mental health is of utmost importance – not the examinations. So, make sure you take the first step to help yourself by speaking to someone about your worries and concerns.

Want More Study Tips to Help Get You Exam Ready?

Hope that these simple tips will be able to help you and your fellow students tide over these tough times and do well in your upcoming examinations.

Interested to learn more study tips? Check out our blog for more useful resources:

Struggling to achieve your desired grades for A’ Level Chemistry? Not able to understand the concepts your teacher or lecturer has been teaching in school? Worried about not scoring that distinction for your final paper?

Don’t give up just yet! At least not before you give it your best shot with A Level Chemistry Tuition with us at New Dawn Learning Studio.

We know Chemistry is not necessarily the easiest subject to comprehend, especially at higher levels in junior college. But having helped hundreds of JC students overcome their challenges with this thorny subject and ace their A ‘Levels, trust us when we say it is absolutely possible to score that distinction – no matter how much you feel like you are struggling now.

Curious as to how our specialized tuition classes can help you understand this subject better? Read on to learn more!

Tuition Helps to Simplify Difficult Topics

When it comes to the JC Chemistry syllabus, difficult topics like Acid-Base equilibrium, Organic Chemistry, and Reaction Kinetics strike fear in the hearts of many students – and for good reason.

These are multi-layered and complex topics that require a strong in-depth understanding of the underlying principles to do well in them. So how can tuition with us help if your classes in school cannot seem to do the job?

At New Dawn Learning Studio, our approach is simple yet effective:

• Break down the concept to help you understand the underlying principles.
• Using tailored tuition materials which include step-by-step guides and challenging questions to help guide your understanding of the topic in increasing stages of difficulty.
• Provide helpful mind maps to help connect the associations and links between various concepts to unveil the bigger picture.

Tuition Helps You to Get Accustomed to Challenging Questions

Practice makes perfect – an inevitable truth when you want to truly master a subject or anything in life. That is why practicing tough and challenging chemistry questions in preparation for the final examination is key!

The problems that students face when attempting to practice difficult questions is two-fold:

1. The questions they have to practise from school papers (the bell curve is real you guys!) and guidebooks are repetitive and do not challenge them.
2. The questions are too challenging, and they cannot seem to understand how to derive those answers even with an answer key.

And that is where the tuition comes into play.

First and foremost, to combat the cookie-cutter question types, our tutor comes up with his original higher-order level questions to help with your understanding of various topics. This allows our students the opportunity to think about the concepts in different ways and truly test their comprehension.

Next and most critically, our tutor is able to provide clear step-by-step explanations for these challenging questions in person, quickly recap relevant concepts, and clarify any doubts you may have along the way. Even in group class settings, there is always dedicated time to allow for one-to-one clarifications and follow-ups where required.

Tuition Gets You the Regular Practice You Require

Finding it tough to carve time out of your schedule by yourself to revise the subject? Opt for tuition instead for a fuss-free regular weekly session or quarterly workshops to clock the necessary learning hours!

Our weekly A’ Level Chemistry tuition sessions are available on both weekdays and weekends to cater to JC students’ hectic school and after-school activities.

Feel like you can cope quite well with regular revision on your own but appreciate an occasional guided review session with a tutor? We have quarterly workshops just for students like you! Held every March, June, and September, our tutors go through specific topics during each workshop – so you can pick which one to attend!

Tuition Helps You to Be Exam Ready

The pros will know that acing an examination is not just about understanding all the concepts and information about the subject.

What is equally important, but not always focused on, are exam techniques that help you get the most mileage out of the wealth of information you have learnt.

At New Dawn Learning Studio, we make sure our students are not only masters of the subject, but also equipped with the right exam techniques to help them score well:

• Learning how to interpret questions correctly.
• Correctly identifying the relevant topics for the questions and applying the right concepts or formulas accordingly – particularly important for hybrid or application questions.
• Answering questions effectively within a limited time – as per timed exam conditions.
• And many others.

Want A Shot at Distinction for Your Chemistry Paper?

Ready to engage some expert help with this insanely tough subject?

Why not take some time to head on to our physical location for a quick tour of our facilities and learn all about what we can offer for your specific learning needs? Or check out our testimonials to learn about how we have helped many other students just like you to achieve their dream results.

Simply drop us a message on our contact form and we will get back to you to learn more about your needs and arrange a suitable class for you at the soonest.

Worried about preparing for your O’ Level or A’ Level examinations? Looking for a tuition centre for help and guidance but not sure how to go about choosing from the many options available?

We wrote an entire blog post on teaching you how to choose the right tuition centre for you which you can check out: HERE!

However, if you happen to need help specifically with the tough trifecta of Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, you just got lucky, because those are our domain expertise here at New Dawn Learning Studio!

Not convinced?

Well, don’t just take our words for it. Instead, hear from what our dearest students have to say about why they chose us amongst the many other options they had. And most importantly if we lived up to their expectations!

Since there were too many reasons listed, we condensed the hundreds of testimonials into these top 4 reasons on why students choose New Dawn Learning Studio as their preferred tuition centre!

Patient & Skilled Tutors Who Keep You Motivated

Many of our students struggle in school due to reasons like the pacing of classes in school being too quick for them to grasp the concepts or their teachers being unable to break down the difficult topics to help them understand better.

This is why they love the fact that our tutors at New Dawn Learning are patient and encouraging as they guide you on your learning journey and are dedicated to helping make sure each and every student has their needs catered to.

Follow these simple steps to help you master each topic:

• Whenever I meet a slump, my tutor never fails to get me back up, helping me overcome greater heights
• My tutor always explained concepts, answers, and even the questions themselves to me very patiently
• My tutor dedicates time during lessons to personally help students individually
• My tutor reviewed with us every critical aspect of the subject and made sure we are able to do it right

Clear Curated Learning Materials That Are Perfect for Revision

Cannot seem to understand the textbook or school notes even after repeated viewings?

Well, that will not be the case again with New Dawn Learning Studio’s specially tailored and curated learning materials!

From well-organized and concise notes complemented with simple step-by-step approaches to breakdown how to solve difficult questions, practice questions with increasing levels of complexity and easy to reference summary and formula sheets, our students have their learning cut out for them!

Here are some excerpts of how much our students love our learning materials:

• The notes provided by the teachers are useful, I found myself referring to them a lot when studying for the O level examinations.
• My tutor compiles important questions that are most likely to be tested which I found most helpful and thankful for
• The notes were well-targeted to the various important concepts and made H2 Math seem way less intimidating than I thought

Conducive Environment That Makes Learning Less Stressful

Do you feel stressed when you think about studying? You are not alone. Many other students feel exactly the same way too.

That is why at New Dawn Learning Studio, we strive to create a cosy, welcoming, and conducive environment for our students to study at ease and learn without stress.

From friendly staff members who go out of their way to make our students feel comfortable, a relaxing environment for students to recharge before or after class, to an inclusive environment in class that encourages students to ask questions without constraints, students can learn at a comfortable pace with us!

Here are some excerpts about the conducive learning environment that our students love so much:

• The staff at new dawn are always approachable, always giving us little treats and encouragement when we need
• The environment is very cosy and homey as they have spaces where students can rest, relax and study
• The learning environment in New Dawn is very inclusive, I was not afraid to ask questions and clarify my doubts.

A Visible Improvement in Grades

When it comes to tuition, what any students hope to achieve at the end of the day is to see an improvement in their grades. Trust us when we say no student would choose a tuition centre that does not help improve their grade!

With a combination of all the above factors of our patient and skilled tutors, curated and effective learning materials, and a great conducive environment, we have seen many of our students achieve their target grades and beyond!

Here’s a few of our proud track record:

• New Dawn boosted my sciences from Cs and Ds to A1
• Achieve consistently satisfactory results for both A.math and E.math, and A1 for both in my O’levels!
• I was always struggling with my Sciences and Maths before joining New Dawn but managed to achieve an A for my H2 Chem, Maths, and Physics after.
• Joined New Dawn in J2 with a U grade for H2 Math and was able to pull my H2 math grade up to an A in the A levels

Check Out Even More Student Testimonials!

Want to hear from even more our secondary/ IP and JC students? Check out our complete list of student testimonials on our website for more details.

Ready to Get Started on Your O’ Level and A’ Level Prep?

Head over to our website and check out our various classes:

• O’ Level Math
• O’ Level Science
• A’ Level Math
• A’ Level Chem
• A’ Level Physics

We look forward to being able to help you to succeed in your learning journey!