Understanding Subject-Based Banding in Secondary Schools
Resources Home Understanding Subject-Based Banding in Secondary Schools 20 September 2025 As of 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Education has rolled out significant changes that will shape the Secondary School landscape for years to come. Among these, the introduction of Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB) stands out as a pivotal shift. This reform aims to personalise education […]
Mapping Your Year: MOE School Holidays 2025 and Extended Weekend Opportunities
Resources Home Mapping Your Year: MOE School Holidays 2025 and Extended Weekend Opportunities 20 September 2025 The June school holidays have officially arrived — finally, a welcome breather in the academic year after the recent March holidays. But for families with children in Upper Primary School, especially those preparing for the PSLE, it’s also a […]
Choosing Your Path in Science: Pure Science vs Combined Science
Resources Home Choosing Your Path in Science: Pure Science vs Combined Science 30 September 2025 As you step into your upper Secondary School years in Singapore, the choices you make now can significantly shape your academic and career trajectory. Among these pivotal decisions is selecting between Pure Science and Combined Science. While it may seem […]
Mastering the O-Level Physics Practical: A Complete Guide
Resources Home Mastering the O-Level Physics Practical: A Complete Guide 30 September 2025 On 6 October 2025, Pure Physics students will face the practical component of their O-Level exam, a 1.5-hour session conducted across staggered shifts from 8:00am to 4:50pm. Unlike the written papers, this one demands quick thinking, steady hands, and the ability to […]
Your O-Level Game Plan: How to Prepare for O-Level Exams in 3 Months or Less
Resources Home Your O-Level Game Plan: How to Prepare for O-Level Exams in 3 Months or Less 20 September 2025 October’s around the corner, and with it, the bulk of the O-Level written exam papers. At this stage, panic is common, but it’s also unhelpful. What students need now isn’t a last-minute scramble, but a […]
What is Mastery Learning? A Parent’s Guide to Deeper Understanding in Education
Resources Home What is Mastery Learning? A Parent’s Guide to Deeper Understanding in Education 8 JULY 2025 Mastery-based learning is a method where students progress only after they’ve demonstrated a strong understanding of a concept—not just a passing familiarity. Instead of racing through topics, the goal is to build a solid foundation that sticks over […]
What is the Difference Between Integrated Programme and O-Level?
Resources Home What is the Difference Between Integrated Programme and O-Level? 28 SEPTEMBER 2024 As the PSLE chapter closes and students await their results, the next big step looms on the horizon: deciding the right Secondary School education path. For many Primary 6 students and their parents, this is not just about choosing a Secondary School that’s […]
Guide on How to Select a Secondary School in Singapore
Resources Home Guide on How to Select a Secondary School in Singapore 28 AUGUST 2024 Selecting the right Secondary School is more than a logistical decision—it’s a foundational step towards nurturing your child’s academic future. And as the anticipation builds with the PSLE results due to be released tentatively between November 20 and November […]
5 Mistakes Your Child Should Avoid In Their Science Exams
Resources Home 5 Mistakes Your Child Should Avoid In Their Science Exams 8 MARCH 2023 Science exams can be challenging for students, especially if they are not particularly interested in the subject. However, the significance and prevalence of Science in our daily lives make it imperative for students to have a solid foundation in the […]
Ace Lower Secondary Physics With These Practical Tips
Resources Home Ace Lower Secondary Physics With These Practical Tips 22 FEBRUARY 2023 One of the biggest challenges of the transition from Primary to Secondary School is that Science is now split into three separate subjects – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Among the three subjects, Physics is one that many students find incredibly challenging, especially […]