Nursery 2 English

• To further enhance your child’s pre-writing skills, it is important that he or she recognise that narrative stories should flow in a realistic manner. This term, your child will be taught how to order four pictures through the following themes: the library, the beach and appreciating the arts.

• As letter recognition is the foundation of reading success, we will introduce the letters Q to Z and their respective letter sounds to your child. Each week, to expand your child’s vocabulary, we will cover a list of words starting with the letters Q to Z.

• This term, your child will complete learning the letters of the alphabet and will practise identifying all the letters of the alphabet through a special TLL revision board game that your child can play at home to support what they have learnt in the classroom.

Nursery 2 Mathematics

• Reinforce number recognition, number penmanship and number correspondence through a series of number mastery handouts for numbers up to 20 to build their foundation of numbers.

• Expansion of concepts for math topics such as Spatial Sense, Ordinal Numbers, Fractions and Geometry through hands-on activities in class.

• Reinforce learning of concepts through a coloured thematic revision booklet every 3 to 4 weeks where students will embark on imaginary adventures to revise and apply concepts.

Kindergarten 1 English

• This term, we help your child develop his or her oracy skills by teaching them how to speak expressively by varying their tone, volume and pitch as they role-play as a doctor, farmer and astronaut. 

• To expand your child’s vocabulary, we will teach your child about the tools and equipment that doctors, farmers and astronauts use. This will enable your child to write about topics that are related to these careers. 

• This term, we continue your child’s reading journey by teaching them long vowel sounds, vowel diphthongs and sight words, all crucial in helping your child read fluently. We will help with this fluency through our unique phonics video with songs and a teacher to guide them beyond the classroom.

Kindergarten 1 Mathematics

• Build on number sense foundation with through introduction of subtraction story sums within 20, addition sums using number lines within 20 and an exposure to tens and ones using pictorial aids.

• Introduction to topics such as Graphs, Measurement and Money using hands-on activities in class such as play money and counting cubes.

• Reinforce learning of concepts through a coloured thematic revision booklet every 3 to 4 weeks where students will embark on imaginary adventures to revise and apply concepts.

Kindergarten 2 English

• This term, we’re talking about dialogue! We will teach your child how to include conversations in their writing and give characters a voice using a variety of dialogue tags. 

• To help your child master subject-verb agreement, we will give your child a set of specially designed game cards that they can play with to practise the grammar rules that they have learnt. 

• To add more colour and flavour to your child’s writing, we will introduce him or her to the use of appropriate adjectives through an activity called ‘My Bibimbap Bowl of Adjectives’ that they can attempt multiple times to strengthen their recall of important adjectives.

Kindergarten 2 Mathematics

• Build on number sense foundation with an introduction to the place value concept of ‘tens’ and ‘ones’ for subtraction.

• Introduction to topics such as Graphs and Measurement using hands-on activities in class.

• Reinforce learning of concepts through a coloured thematic revision booklet every 3 to 4 weeks where students will embark on imaginary adventures to revise and apply concepts.

Primary 1 English 

• To help your child master prepositions of place, we gave out the second set of specially designed, colourful re-usable cards that was used alongside the grammar module. The cards can be used again and again as a form of revision throughout the year.

• Vocabulary building is essential to becoming a better writer! We will teach your child animal-related characteristics through a colourful vocabulary module. 

• To help your child tackle the comprehension open-ended, we will teach him or her how to fulfil question requirements through our comprehension workshop.

Primary 1 Mathematics

• Introduction to new topics on Multiplication, Division and Time where your child will learn to express multiplication and division equations with the help of pictorial aids and tell time to 5 minute intervals.

• Introduction to new heuristics such as systematic listing, restating the problem and guess and check.

• Exposure to experiential learning through performance task activities and application of concepts through a story-based termly revision booklet and interactive concept cards.

Primary 2 English

• To become a better writer, your child needs a wide vocabulary. We will teach your child how to express the word “say” and “walk” to reflect the different emotions that characters in a story feel.

• To strengthen your child’s awareness of common grammar mistakes, we will teach your child how to differentiate between “its” and “it’s” with our common grammar pitfalls module.

• We will teach your child how to make their writing stand out by adding adjectives and adverbs. Your child will learn how to use appropriate adjectives and adverbs through our comprehensive writing module.

Primary 2 Mathematics

• Expand on Primary 1 concepts in topics such as Graphs, Shapes and Patterns and Money with the introduction of tally charts, 3-dimensional shapes and comparing amounts of money using mathematical symbols.

• Learn new Primary 2 topics on Fractions and Volume where your child will learn the skills to compare and order fractions as well as compare volumes in same sized and different sized containers.

• Exposure to experiential learning through performance task activities and application of concepts through a story-based termly revision booklet and interactive concept cards.

Primary 3 English

• To help your child revise the grammar rules for applying question tags, we will explain and illustrate each grammar rule using pictorial examples in a themed, coloured infographic. This can also serve as a form of revision throughout the year.

• The use of rich vocabulary in narrative stories helps to paint a vivid picture for the reader. We will help your child to continue building up a robust bank of vocabulary by teaching them terms suitable for use in their composition topics through fun vocabulary exercises that are accompanied by pictorial examples.

• To help your child craft concise and accurate responses for open-ended comprehension questions, we will teach your child how to perform a series of checks to ensure that their answers meet question requirements.

Primary 3 Mathematics

• Master new concepts for Fractions, Length, Mass and Volume, such as equivalent fractions and simplest form, and conversion with compound units (units with different denominations such as kilograms and grams).

• Master model-drawing skills to solve word problems involving Equal Stage and build knowledge on applying other heuristics to solve word problems.

• Develop higher order thinking, logical thinking and spatial visualisation skills through solving GEP type problems as we gear up towards the GEP Screening Test in August.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, answering techniques and error analysis through practice tests and quizzes.

Primary 3 Science

• Introduce new topics such as Life Cycles of Plants, Life Cycles of Animals and Magnets through comprehensive notes, interactive games and hands-on activities that help your child to visualise new concepts better and build content mastery.

• Build confidence in tackling open-ended questions through dedicated handouts that walk your child through the three steps of a methodical approach to question analysis.

• Conduct experiments that investigate the properties of magnets and electromagnets to hone experimental skills.

Primary 4 English (mainstream) 

• Having a growth mindset helps us to welcome challenges as opportunities to learn. We will teach your child how to reframe their negative perceptions of obstacles and challenges, so that they build the confidence to step out of their comfort zones and take calculated risks. This approach to life will also prepare your child for the different challenges that they may face in the future.

• Good narrative stories contain multi-dimensional characters with more than one character trait. We will introduce your child to an effective framework to construct and flesh out multi-dimensional characters that will bring their stories to life.  

• Gerunds and infinitives are very common in the English language, but even adults struggle with knowing the differences. We will teach your child how to master when to use gerunds versus infinitives by guiding them through a fun infographic highlighting the differences. This can also serve as a form of revision throughout the year.
   

Primary 4 Mathematics (mainstream) 

• Learn new topics such as Decimals, Line Graphs, and Symmetry where your child will learn to link Fraction concepts to Decimals and Symmetry, as well as practise reading and interpreting data from line graphs.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Time and Area and Perimeter such as reading time in 24-h format and applying visualisation techniques to simplify diagrams.

• Revise and track progress of learning via concept maps and the Term 3 Revision quizzes book.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.
   

Primary 4 Mathematics (GEP) 

• Learn new topics such as Geometry as well as emphasis on the application of heuristics to solve word problems.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Area & Perimeter by applying visualisation techniques to simplify diagrams.

• Revise and track progress of learning via concept maps and the Term 3 Revision quizzes book.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

Primary 4 Science (mainstream) 

• Revise the topics of Matter, Light and Heat covered in P4 through experiments, and a wide exposure of different question types to strengthen knowledge and reinforce specific keywords needed to answer questions.

• Strengthen knowledge of topics such as Life Cycles of Plants and Animals covered in P3 through revision quizzes and topical tests.

• Build confidence in tackling application questions in unfamiliar context through dedicated handouts that cover a three-steps approach to analyse questions.

• Learn to identify common mistakes made by students and avoid making similar mistakes for open-ended questions through dedicated error analysis handout.

Primary 4 Science (GEP) 

• Learn new topics such as Water and Changes of State, Plant System and Photosynthesis through comprehensive notes, hands-on experiments, interactive animations and in-class games.

• Build confidence in tackling data-based questions through a dedicated handout which covers a three-step methodical approach to analyse questions and accurately interpret data presented in the form of graphs and tables.

• Develop experimental skills such as designing an experiment based on the aim of an experiment.

• Revise the topics of Matter and Heat covered in P4 through revision quizzes and topical tests to strengthen knowledge and reinforce specific keywords needed to answer questions.

   

Primary 5 English (mainstream) 

• Good narrative stories contain interesting characters who bring life to stories. We will teach your child how to use advanced writing techniques to develop rich descriptions of characters that add depth to their stories.

• In order for your child to pick the best vocabulary to express themselves clearly when writing, they need to understand the slight differences between meanings of similar words. We will guide your child through a word thermometer exercise that demonstrates the different intensities of words describing feelings and actions.

• Having a growth mindset builds resilience, allowing us to bounce back from failures. We will teach your child how to reframe some of their negative thinking patterns and boost their confidence. This approach to life will also prepare your child for the different challenges that they may face in the future.
   

Primary 5 Mathematics (mainstream) 

• Learn new topics such as Rates and Percentage where your child will learn conversion of units and apply heuristics learnt in Whole Numbers and Fractions to solve Percentage word problems.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Geometry such as new angle properties involving special angles and different types of quadrilaterals.

• Revise and track progress of learning via concept maps and the Term 3 Revision quizzes book.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, answering techniques and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.
   

Primary 5 Mathematics (GEP) 

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, answering techniques and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Fractions, Whole Numbers and Decimals with introduction of new heuristics to solve different word problems.

• Hone problem posing skills and work backwards to set possible questions to fit given solutions and answers.

• Revise and track progress of learning via concept maps and the Term 3 Revision quizzes book.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

Primary 5 Science (mainstream) 

• Learn new topics such as Air and Living Things, Electrical System and Reproduction in Plants through comprehensive notes, hands-on experiments, interactive animations and in-class games.

• Build confidence in tackling data-based questions through a dedicated handout which covers a three-step methodical approach to analyse questions and accurately interpret data presented in the form of graphs and tables.

• Revisit the topic of Heat covered in P4 through a revision quiz and an error analysis handout to strengthen knowledge of the topic and be familiarised with common pitfalls to avoid when tackling open-ended questions on the topic.

Primary 5 Science (GEP) 

• Learn new topics such as Reproduction in Plants, Reproduction in Humans and Light through comprehensive notes, hands-on experiments, interactive animations and in-class games.

• Build confidence in tackling data-based questions through a dedicated handout which covers a three-step methodical approach to analyse questions and accurately interpret data presented in the form of graphs and tables.

• Revisit the topic of Heat and Matter covered in P4 through revision quizzes and an error analysis handout to strengthen knowledge of the topic and be familiarised with common pitfalls to avoid when tackling open-ended questions on the topic.

   

Primary 6 English (mainstream and GEP) 

• To hone your child’s exam-smart Composition Writing skills, we will guide them through an intensive editing exercise. Your child will learn how to identify areas to improve on and apply appropriate writing techniques to elevate their stories.

• Situational Writing makes up almost 30% of the total marks in Paper 1. This term, aside from attempting practices, your child will also have the chance to identify and correct common pitfalls from the 2022 PSLE Situational Writing. This will better prepare your child for the upcoming PSLE.

• To prepare your child for the 2023 PSLE Oral Examination, he or she will have three one-on-one practices this term and receive immediate feedback from his or her teacher. Through these practices, your child will also be exposed to content knowledge on themes that may be tested in the PSLE.
   

Primary 6 Mathematics (mainstream and GEP) 

• Revise and consolidate knowledge and skills through final topical revision handouts and concept maps for key topics to prepare for the Prelims and PSLE. Topics covered include Fractions, Percentage, Area & Perimeter, Volume, Circles, Speed and Data Analysis.

• Hone answering techniques and sharpen exam skills by applying methods to solve recent tricky exam questions via Hot-off-the-Press handouts.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, checking habits and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

Primary 6 Science (mainstream) 

• Revise concepts from past topics, including Light, Electrical System, Magnets and Sources and Forms of Energy, in a comprehensive manner to consolidate learning.

• Hone key skills such as question analysis, experimental analysis and exam skills through dedicated handouts and mock papers which provide opportunities to assess learning .

• Achieve exposure to science concepts in real-life contexts through the discussion of application questions and an article on electric vehicles.

Secondary 1 English 

• At secondary school, Comprehension is significantly more demanding than in primary school. To help your child be aware of their own proficiencies and weaknesses, we will teach them how to analyse their comprehension answers for errors and improve their answer precision.

• Even if your child can identify the literary techniques and their effects in a literary piece, they may struggle to write a coherent literary analysis. To help your child do better for the literature component, we will teach them how to organise their analysis to convince examiners of their argument.

• To help your child use evocative language to capture the examiners’ attentions, we will teach them to use literary techniques in their essays so that their writing stands out from the rest.
  
  

Secondary 1 Mathematics (Mainstream and IP) 

• Learn a new topic Statistics through comprehensive notes and practices where your child will integrate the use of algebra and data from graphs to solve problems after data analysis and to describe trends and make comparisons between different statistical diagrams.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Geometry with introduction of new formulas for angles within polygons, area of trapezium and volume and surface area of cylinder.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, checking habits and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

• Revisit topics learnt in earlier terms using a 'Mathropolis’, an in-house designed board game aimed to reinforce learning in a joyful and memorable manner.
   

Secondary 1 Science (Thematic or School-specific Classes) 

• Acquire content knowledge for new topics such as Cell Structure and Organisation and Kinetic Particle Theory through comprehensive notes and tutorials.

• Build confidence in question analysis and answering techniques through exposure and practice for a wide range of open-ended questions such as data analysis, experiment-based and application questions.

• Develop a passion for science through lessons that are enriched with physical experiments such as microscopy and interactive games such as virtual escape room game for Light.

Secondary 2 English (IP or ‘O’ Level) 

• To help your child write a well-developed and engaging introduction that grabs the examiner’s attention and helps their writing stand out, we will guide your child to use a structured framework to ensure that their introductions are always effective.

• To help your child tackle more complex summary tasks and combine multiple points to paraphrase succinctly, we will teach your child how to use grammar structures effectively to combine points.

• To help your child tackle a wider range of Reading Comprehension questions, we will teach them how to infer the author’s intention in using punctuation marks and rhetorical questions.

   

Secondary 2 Mathematics (Mainstream and IP) 

• Learn new topics such as Trigonometric Ratios and Probability through comprehensive notes and practices, where your child will learn trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles, how to solve problems involving different trigonometric functions are and how to find the probability of various desired events.

• Expand on knowledge and skills for Volume and Surface Area with introduction of new three-dimensional solids including pyramids, cones and spheres.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, checking habits and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

• Revisit topics learnt in earlier terms using a 'Mathropolis’, an in-house designed board game aimed to reinforce learning in a joyful and memorable manner.

   

Secondary 2 Science (Thematic or School-specific Classes) 

• Develop knowledge and understanding for new topics such as Human Digestive System and Human Sexual Reproductive System through comprehensive notes and tutorials.

• Hone question analysis and answering techniques through exposure and practice for a wide range of open-ended questions such as data analysis, experiment-based and application questions.

• Visualise new and abstract concepts through physical experiments such as precipitation reactions and hands-on activities such as building a balancing toy to explain concepts of centre of gravity and moment of force. 

   

Secondary 3 English (IP, IB, ‘O’ Level) 

• To help your child tackle a wider range of Reading Comprehension questions, we will teach them how to infer the author’s intention in using punctuation marks and typefaces.

• To sharpen your child's choice of words in Continuous Writing, we will teach them how to select appropriate words to communicate their message precisely and signal their opinion on any given topic.

• To ensure that your child always captures the full meaning of each Summary point, we will teach your child to pay attention to adverbs when paraphrasing.

   

Secondary 3 Mathematics (‘O’ Level) 

• Learn new topics such as Area and Volume of Similar Figures and Solids, Circular Measure and Geometrical Properties of Circles through comprehensive notes and practices, where your child will apply congruency and similarity to circles and similar figures and solids.

• Analyse, select relevant information and apply appropriate mathematical techniques to solve real-world scenario problems through our Mathematics in Real-Life Application worksheets.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, checking habits and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

   

Secondary 3 Additional Mathematics (IP and ‘O’ Level) 

• Deepen the understanding and knowledge of trigonometry such as calculating ratios of special angles and reciprocal functions (cosecant, secant and cotangent), drawing trigonometric graphs, proving trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations.

• Learn new topics such as Trigonometric Functions and Graphs, Simple Trigonometric Identities and Equations and Further Trigonometric Identities and Equations.

• Develop examination and metacognitive skills such as time management, checking habits and error analysis through practice tests, quizzes and common pitfall analysis.

   

Secondary 3 Science (Pure Sciences – IP and ‘O’ Level) 
Split by fields of Science, our Secondary 3 Science programmes will build your child’s skills and knowledge in each pure Science.

Biology 

• Acquire content knowledge for new topics such as Infectious Diseases and Transport in Plants through comprehensive notes and tutorials.

• Refine question analysis and answering techniques through rigorous practice in data analysis and application questions.

• Cement concepts learnt and achieve examination readiness through practice tests which simulate examination conditions.

  Chemistry 

• Acquire content knowledge for new topics such as Periodic Table and Oxidation and Reduction through comprehensive notes and tutorials.

• Refine critical thinking skills and minimise common misconceptions and pitfalls through rigorous question and error analysis.

• Reinforce concepts learnt and hone practical skills through physical experiments related to topics learnt, such as Qualitative Analysis.

  Physics 

• Acquire content knowledge for topics such as Kinematics and Dynamics through comprehensive notes and tutorials.

• Build upon and refine question analysis and answering techniques learnt in lower secondary Physics.

• Develop skills in analysis of experimental set-ups and drawing appropriate conclusions, as well as deepen interest in Physics through experiments or activities, such as Thermal Physics and Light hands-on activities.

 

Secondary 4 English (IP, IB or ‘O’ Level) 

• To boost your child’s ability to use complex grammar structures effectively and accurately in writing, we provide your child extensive practice in editing writing for grammatical accuracy.

• To ensure that your child always captures the full meaning of each Summary point, we will teach your child to assess samples of paraphrasing for common errors, such as inaccurate or imprecise paraphrasing.

• ‘O’ Level: To help your child understand the expectations of continuous writing at the O levels, we guide your child to analyse and attempt essay questions closely modelled after past year O level questions.

• IP: To help your child understand the expectations of continuous writing at the A levels, we guide your child to analyse and attempt essay questions closely modelled after past year A level questions.

   

Secondary 4 Additional Mathematics (IP or ‘O’ Level) 

• In-depth review of a challenging past-year topic, Trigonometry.

• Introduction to Differentiation and its Applications, a new topic in Calculus through comprehensive notes and practices.

• Review topics learnt through Error Analysis and Mid-Term Review to assist with the preparation of weighted assessments.

   

Secondary 4 Mathematics (‘O’ Level) 

• Learning consolidation will be done through topical tests and concept maps – topics under the strands of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, starting from concepts learnt in Secondary 3, will be reviewed to help your child strengthen fundamentals and provide exposure to common as well as non-routine problems.

• IExamination focused components including 2 practice tests and revision handouts will be used for honing skills such as time management, answering techniques and checking habits.

• Self-evaluation of the concepts of all the topics in the O Level Mathematics syllabus will be done to help your child to identify areas to work on right before the O Level examinations.

   

Secondary 4 Science (Pure Sciences – IP and ‘O’ Level) 

Split by fields of Science, our Secondary 4 Science programmes will help your child make meaningful progress both in terms of conceptual understanding as well as skill refinement.

Biology

• Consolidate and reinforce answering techniques in cross-topic concepts and application questions through thematic tests.

• Cement conceptual knowledge and enhance examination readiness through rigorous mock paper practice which mimic examination conditions.

Chemistry

• Reinforce and consolidate conceptual knowledge of Upper Secondary Chemistry topics through revision handouts and practice tests .

• Sharpen experimental skills such as experiment planning and data presentation and analysis through a dedicated practical practice test.

• Refine examination skills such as time management and hone question and error analysis through rigorous mock paper practice under examination settings.

  Physics

• Acquire content knowledge for new topics such as Radioactivity, and deep-dive into topics that build on prior knowledge of lower secondary Physics such as Current of Electricity.

• Review topics and refine answering techniques through topical tests and practice exams.

• Boost confidence in question analysis through exposure to diverse and unique application questions.

   

Junior College 1 General Paper
What your child will learn in Term 3

• The SEAB has just released the new ‘A’ level examination syllabus this year, which will take effect starting with your child’s cohort. We will help your child understand the expectations of the upcoming syllabus changes, focusing on Reading Comprehension skills in Term 3.

• To help your child hone key exam skills such as question and error analysis and time management, we provide your child full Paper 1 and Paper 2 practice test and review sessions, modelled after the rigour and standard of the A levels.

• To help your child develop their content knowledge, database of evidence and personal responses to societal issues for use in essays and the AQ, we will guide their analysis of recent case studies through a content pack on Justice.

   

Junior College 1 H2 Mathematics

• Progressing from calculus learnt in secondary school, your child will dive deeper into the techniques of integration. In addition to new formulas, your child will be introduced to a new application of integration involving volume of revolution.

• Revisit and review topics using the intensive topical revision sets which includes, including Functions, Sequences and Series, Differentiation, Vectors and Maclaurin Series.

• Examination focused components including 5 practice tests and regular quizzes will be used for honing skills such as time management, answering techniques and checking habits.

   

Junior College 2 General Paper

• To fully equip your child to meet the question requirements for the Reading Comprehension in Paper 2 (50% of General Paper), we will teach them the skills to tackle the different question types that are common at the A Levels.

• To help your child hone key exam skills such as question and error analysis and time management, we provide your child full Paper 1 and Paper 2 practice test and review sessions, modelled after the rigour and standard of the A levels.

• To help your child develop their content knowledge and employ evidence effectively in their essays and AQs, we will guide them to evaluate and form personal responses to recent case studies through a content pack on Justice.

   

Junior College 2 H2 Mathematics

• To prepare and achieve exam excellence in the Prelims and 'A' Levels, your child will complete intensive topical revision sets for Year 1 topics, including Vectors, Differentiation, Maclaurin Series, Differential Equations and Complex Numbers.

• Examination-focused components including 3 practice tests will be used for honing skills such as time management, answering techniques and checking habits.