Registration for 2010 GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels Examinations for Private Candidates

Dateline: 3 April 2010

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Mole Calculations has been voted as #1 Killer Topic for ‘O’ Level Chemistry

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If you have only 2 mins to spare on my website today, go watch this motivational video below. Forget about the rest~

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Whether you are a:

Students that didn’t do so well in GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam (or other exams) last year and landed in a course or school that you don’t have a choice apparently

• Students that are facing the GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam this year 2010 (or other exams) but are struggling with the sheer amount of workload i.e, tests, worksheets, assignments, remedials, mock exams, whatever…
• Educators (Principals, Teachers, Tutors, Trainers, Coaches) that work closely with kids, teenagers, young adults
• Parents that consistently wonder why you cannot connect with your growing-up child, and crying over why your child has change beyond recognition, and did so many things against your wish…

Please do not give up!

Recall what he said: “If I fail, I will try again and again and again. It’s not the end. It all matters on how you going to finish. Are you going to finish strong? You will find the strength to get back.”

On a separate note;

In previous post, i have discussed about the role and elements that a good teacher (educator) (more…)

“Hi Sean, just want to say a BEEG thank you being an inspiring teacher. Your passion for Chemistry & dedication in teaching are a great motivation & inspiration to your students. You do not choose only the ‘A’ grade students but inspire them to be. Because of your help, Tim (Timothy) improved his Chemistry and was able to spend more time brushing up other subjects. Thanks!”
Mrs Ho, Parent of Timothy Ho, Gan Eng Seng School, C5 (Sec 3) to A2 (O Levels 2009)

• With all the hype and anxiety about the release of 2009 GCE ‘O’ Level results finally coming to a stop;

• With many of our 2009 students (of course including their anxious caring parents) settled enjoying the process of uncovering their new environment & making new friends in JC / IB institutions / Polytechnics;

• With the many wonderful wishes and special praises from a group of appreciative parents;

• With everyone being calm and mentally sound;

I think it is time for us to share our good news about our 2009 batch of Chemistry (Pure Chemistry & Combine Science) & Math (A / E) students.

Winners Education Group has helped another year of students to unleash their potential and produced excellent results with:

• 100% improvements!

• 98% of them have also scored ‘A’s & ‘B’s!

• 97% making improvement of 3 grades or more in Chemistry & A/E-Math!

Updates: Glad to know that (more…)

TEACHER = EDUCATOR ???

Since the inception of this F-R-E-E Chemistry website few days ago, i have received numerous emails and blog comments by educators from different regions – about the roles of  “Teachers” and “Educators”.

Many in Singapore associates Teachers to only NIE-Trained Teachers which applies to Primary, Secondary & Junior College Teachers. Personally, i thought more credit should be given to Kindergarden & Child-Care Teachers and Assistants, Tutors, Coaches, Instructors, Trainers, Polytechnics & Universities’ Lecturers, even parents & siblings. As such, Educators seemed to be a more correct term to used.

I did a quick check with my decade-old dictionary to find the terms  stated:

Teacher - person who gives systematic information to (person) or about (subject or skill); enable (person) to do something by instruction

Educator – person who trains or instructs  mentally and morally, besides giving information

These days, children (especially this group of teenagers under “Y” Generation) are getting more matured earlier and have a mindset of their own. Giving of information to students and instructing them is no more effective. And thus the role of Educators / Teachers have to emcompass other elements in order to made their teachings more effective, such as:

• Passion of the subject
• Knowledge of subject (besides the textbook theories)
• Motivation / Inspiration
• Fun & Humorous
• Classroom management

What do you think?

If you are an educator: Teacher, (more…)

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How to Design & Deliver Your Presentations using PowerPoints That Sizzles!

I have been presenting for many years (formally and informally), and have gone into coaching for quite awhile. Many people ask me what is the best form of presenting to grab the audience’s attention and to achieve the end results that we aim for.

My answer is: ” Every form of presentation has its own merits and downsides, but all can be used to achieve your final aim. The most important thing is to determine your group audience and the purpose of your presentations. For academic coaching sessions where i want my students to absorb faster and more effectively, i would use Flip-Charts and Whiteboards. But for generating ideas across to the large mass audience where visuals are very important – i will use PowerPoint Presentations.”

We all heard of Winston Churchill and Lincoln Abraham. Both are great Motivational Speakers and Leaders.

As speakers, both practice the three-part rule of classic rhetoric Presentation Formulae:

1. Start with an attention-grabbing introduction. I personally prefer Outrageous Openings.

2. Use the body of your speech to deliver persuasive content. Over here, this is where (more…)

Dear Readers and Subscribers,

All of us here at SimpleChemConcepts.com & Winners Education Group (parent company) would like to sincerely wish you and your family “Happy New Year” and a most wonderful festive season! This is that special time of year to reflect on all the things we are so grateful for and also a time to set our goals & inspirations as we enter 2010.

2009 was a massive year for me – both personally and on my Chemistry blog / coaching

As we reflect, we acknowledge all the milestones we have achieved in 2009 and all the amazing support that we have received and had the opportunity to give; as well as the spectacular results achieved together.

Thank you all so very much ~ we are eternally grateful!

Let’s take a look at some of the “Best of SimpleChemConcepts.com 2009 (Academic Year)“:

• Chemistry Exam-Based Questions & Answers (Summary): Must-Read for students
• Qualities of a Good Teacher
• Chemistry Phenomenon – Gift from my best friend on his wedding
• Revise Early & Stay Positive – your School Teacher will be Asking You to Quit Chemistry
• How to Revise Effectively for Mid-Year Exams
• How to Revise Quickly & Effectively
• How to Revise for GCE “O” Levels Chemistry Exams: Summary
• Chemistry Exam Preparation – 1 Day before
• Best way to Revise: Review your Past Mistakes, Learn from it
• Professional Guest Speaker @ Association of Professional Trainers, Singapore
• Successful Completion of Organic Chemistry Mastery Workshop (Transformer as Co-Trainer)
• Mole Calculations Challenging Questions 2009: Seems like students still Hates Mole!
• Teacher’s Day 2009: Pleasant & Teary Surprise!
• 2009 Graduation Classes: Proud to have coached these students!
• Errors in Marshall Cavendish Textbook “CHEMISTRY Matters” – 3 parts series
• Score 100% Chemistry MCQ Mastery Workshop – Rave Reviews
• 2009 Dec Holidays Chemistry Revision & Headstart Workshops
• Chemistry Phenomenon – Trip to Perth; A place of Fun & Chemistry

We’re also very excited about entering the next decade together and are looking forward to continuously offering you our best in (more…)