Singapore’s Stellar Secondary Chemistry Tuition
Learn to Analyse & Apply Concepts
Through our O-Level Chemistry tuition programme, AO Studies strives to equip students with the foundational knowledge that helps them better understand not just Chemistry but also the other Sciences and how they all come together to explain our world.
Often, secondary school students are unable to grasp the concept of a chemical reaction because they find difficulty visualising what actually happens at a molecular level. This forces many of them to give up on the subject and decide to take on other Sciences, such as O-Level Physics, or Humanities subjects instead. However, they fail to realise that Chemistry is the foundation of Science itself, one that forms the bridge between the other Sciences. Without it, the learning of other Sciences becomes impossible as well.
At AO Studies, we understand that the significance of Chemistry can be far-reaching. At the same time, we are aware that the strategy of learning Chemistry is in many ways unique compared to the learning of other Sciences. Requiring a special blend of understanding and memory work, students who are able to fully grasp it will be able to understand how the world works in a whole new perspective.
Leveraging this knowledge, we offer O-Level Chemistry tuition programmes to help students prepare for their upcoming exams. Participating in our secondary Chemistry tuition classes equips students with the essential expertise and self-assurance required to excel in their O-Level assessments, enabling them to triumphantly conquer their exams.
What Makes Us Different From The Others?
AO Studies | Other Chemistry Tuition | |
Class size | Optimum class size (10 - 20 pax) | Too little (incompetent tutor); Too large (impossible to pay attention to your child) |
Years of Experience | Nearly 20 yrs | less than 10yrs |
Premium lounge | + studying area accessible daily | only waiting area before and after class |
Centralised location | 5 mins from Bugis/City Hall MRT interchange, Opp to National Library | Local neighbourhood, not accessible for everyone |
Drinks and snacks | Free | Chargeable |
Deposits | No | Up to $200 |
Admin fees | No | Up to $100 |
Registration fees | No | Up to $200 |
Withdrawal period notice | No | 1-2 months advance notice |
The Best O Level Chemistry Tuition
When you choose AO Studies for O-Level Chemistry tuition, you can be confident in our tailored tuition programme designed to achieve outstanding results. As reputable providers of O-Level Chemistry tuition in Singapore, we understand the significance of exam outcomes. As such, our dedicated tutors are committed to delivering the finest secondary school Chemistry tuition lessons, ensuring our students achieve nothing short of remarkable scores.
We take pride in our meticulously crafted O-Level Chemistry tuition programme, specifically designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to feel self-assured in their O-Level examinations. Our esteemed Chemistry tutor, Joseph Ang, also boasts a wealth of experience as an ex-Ministry of Education teacher and a dedicated Chemistry tutor, guiding numerous secondary school students towards achieving their academic aspirations.
In addition, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of complex Chemistry concepts, we implement a rigorous teaching methodology that follows a systematic approach. This methodology not only enables students to grasp intricate topics effectively but also ensures that our students are able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Scientific phenomena, facts, laws, definitions, concepts, and theories. Additionally, our teaching approach places a strong emphasis on mastering answering techniques and exam strategies, empowering students to excel in their O-Level Chemistry examinations with utmost confidence.
O-Level Chemistry Tuition Programme Structure
How our O-Level Chemistry tuition lessons are conducted
Topical Reteaching
For topical reteaching classes at AO Studies, students will receive concise notes and are reintroduced to the key Chemistry concepts from each chapter. Special emphasis will be placed on key terminology linked to each concept, which they will then learn to apply in their answers. Instead of a didactic lecture, we adopt an inquiry approach in our lessons where students are encouraged to proactively engage with what they are taught. A basic assignment will also be given towards the end of the lesson to assess the student’s understanding.
Topical Tutorials
In topical tutorials, students will be given a specially-designed set of notes that consolidates the key concepts in each chapter and also the common question types that students should expect from various O-Level Chemistry topics. Students will also be exposed to the common mistakes and misconceptions through these questions.
Higher-Order Thinking Question Discussion
During the higher-order thinking question discussions, students are exposed to more advanced-thinking questions that aim to challenge and strengthen their understanding of concepts. Through our teacher’s guidance, students will be guided through their thought processes to figure out how to best approach an unfamiliar question.
Secondary Chemistry Tuition Class Activities
What do we do in a typical class over the term?
Regular Class Discussions
During our regular tuition class discussions, students will participate in the discussion of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) questions, for both pure and combined O-Level Chemistry. Our tuition programme will prepare HOTS questions that are specially designed to stimulate students’ thinking and stretch their conceptual understanding. It requires the development of advanced-thinking skills and the right mindsets for academic success. Through HOTS question discussions, students will learn to analyse questions thoroughly, ask the right questions, extract relevant knowledge and apply them, and derive the best explanation or answer to a specific question.
Time Practices/Examination Setting
In-class practices and timed trials will be frequently conducted in our O-Level Chemistry tuition lessons, especially for the key question types from each chapter. These practices will be assessed immediately during the class while the topic is still fresh in their mind. It will provide instant feedback to the students on how they can improve their answers, help correct misconceptions, and strengthen their conceptual knowledge.
Examinations Skills & Strategies
In truth, the O-Level Chemistry examination is actually a competition among the cohort. The actual qualifying mark for each grade will be based on how well the cohort performs. For instance, the top 10% of the cohort will score an A1, while the top 25% will score an A2. In short, as your child outperforms their peers, their chance of obtaining a higher grade significantly increases. Students will learn tips and tricks regarding examination skills and strategies to deal with each of the Chemistry papers that will place them ahead of their peers.
Topical Reteaching
Topical reteaching lessons are done with the provision of notes highlighting key terminologies. Areas that are commonly examinable are given emphasis to allow our students to pay more attention to these areas. Visual and diagrammatic representations of key Chemistry concepts will allow students to better understand and correlate them to real-world phenomena, hence enhancing their appreciation of Chemistry.
Our Secondary School Chemistry Tuition Schedule & Rates
Chemistry
Level | Day | Time | Fees | |
4 lessons | 10 lessons | |||
Sec 3 | Sun | 10am - 12pm | $320 | $780 |
Sec 4 | Sun | 3pm - 5pm |
Please refer to our Class Schedule for more information and clarifications on our O-Level Chemistry tuition.
NEW O-Level Chemistry Syllabus
Key trends in recent examinations
Increased Real-Life Application of Chemistry
Understand Topical Concepts More Deeply
Relate Unfamiliar Scenarios to Concepts
In our secondary-level Chemistry tuition programme, we prioritise the application of higher-order knowledge and connecting Chemistry to real-life contexts. Unlike conventional drill and practice methods, our approach at AO Studies is to equip students with the skills and confidence to tackle intricate Chemistry questions while understanding their practical significance. Our programme components* include:
Sec 3 Term 1: Writing Equations, Kinetic Particle Theory, Experimental and Separation Techniques, Elements Compounds and Mixtures, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding
Sec 3 Term 2: Chemical Bonding, Acids and Bases, Salts, Qualitative Analysis, Mol Concept
Sec 3 Term 3: Mol Concept, Periodic Table, Metals, Redox.
Sec 3 Term 4: Air and Atmosphere, Revision
Sec 4: Term 1: Electrolysis, Energy Changes, Speed of Reaction, Ammonia
Sec 4: Term 2: Organic Chemistry
Sec 4: Term 3 and 4: Topical Revision
*The programme is subject to changes during the year depending on the needs of the students in the class and is not set in stone.
O-Level Chemistry Tutor Profile
Joseph Ang
Joseph Ang is a highly accomplished and experienced tutor specialising in O-Level Physics tuition and secondary-level Chemistry tuition. With a passion for imparting knowledge and a deep understanding of the subject, Joseph has earned a reputation for his exceptional teaching skills and commitment to student success.
Joseph holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, a renowned institution known for its excellence in the field of Science and Engineering, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education (NIE). This educational background equips him with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of Chemistry. Moreover, with a strong dedication to education, Joseph has amassed significant teaching experience both as a former Ministry of Education (MOE) teacher and a private tutor. He spent four years teaching in a school environment, honing his pedagogical techniques and gaining invaluable insights into the curriculum and examination requirements. In addition to his MOE teaching experience, Joseph has dedicated nine years to tutoring students in Chemistry. This extensive experience has allowed him to refine his teaching methodologies and adapt them to suit the individual needs and learning styles of his students.
Student Testimonials For Secondary Chemistry Tuition
What our students say about our programme
I started joining Joseph’s Chemistry class around June in my secondary 3 academic year, and physics class towards the end of my sec 3 year. At that point of time, my Chemistry results was around a c6 in ca1, and an e8 in ca2. At the final year exam for secondary 3, i failed Chemistry by a slight bit, and so Joseph has prepared many intensive lessons during the school holidays to buck up my foundations. Especially for Physics, my grades were an f9 without fail every single time. Rather demoralised and not knowing if i should drop physics, Joseph encouraged me to sign up for his Physics class too. Despite constantly not doing well in school exams for physics, Joseph did’nt give up, and gave extra attention to if i needed help in the questions we were doing in class. He was always willing to stay back after class to attend to my questions if i had any. After a lot of thorough explanations and challenging practices from Joseph, I’ve managed to score a a2 for Chemistry, and a b3 for physics, which i definitely did not expect! Thank you! 🙂
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I joined AO studies around april of my secondary 4 year and at that time I’ve been consistently failing my Amath (F9), Chemistry (F9) and Physics (D7) while my Emath barely scraped by with a C6. With O levels in about half a year or so it seemed almost impossible to get decent grades in these subjects until I joined AO studies. The tutors there were extremely dedicated and were willing to take the extra mile for their students. What seemed like an unattainable goal slowly but surely became possible as I passed all four subjects (with an A1 for Emath) during Prelims. Subsequently, with the outstanding efforts and guidance by the various tutors, I attained distinctions for all 4 subjects – Amath, Emath, Physics and Chemistry that i took under AO studies. It was such a blessing to be able to be tutored under AO studies and I really can’t thank the tutors enough. Thank you so much! ^^
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I joined AO studies at middle of Secondary 3 after failing my Chemistry with only 25/100 (F9) for the 1st half of the year. After joining the Tuition centre for only 2-3 months, with the help of the teachers i managed to pass my Chemistry paper for the 1st time. Not just for Chemistry, i had also gotten F9s for my A math continuously for the 1st semester. Too after joining the Tuition centre, my results improved tremendously. From a once F9 to an A2, its a really huge improvement that even I found shocking.
The tutors are really helpful as they would invite me back to the tuition centre if i have doubts or problems solving a particular question. Their worksheets are made to be really challenging such that sometimes we do not even have enough time to complete the whole worksheet even with a full 2 hours to do the mere 6 questions or less.
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Discover a diverse range of tuition subjects at AO Studies, tailored to meet individual learning needs. Our expert educators provide exceptional guidance to help students excel in various subjects.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our O-Level Chemistry Tuition
Does AO Studies offer any additional resources to supplement the secondary Chemistry tuition classes?
Yes. AO Studies offers supplementary resources to complement our secondary-level Chemistry tuition classes. Students can access a wealth of study materials, including practice worksheets and revision guides, to reinforce their understanding of key Chemistry topics. These resources cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring students are well-equipped to excel in their Chemistry examinations.