Introduction to Secondary School Mathematics Holiday Classes + Registration G...

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Introduction to Secondary School Mathematics Holiday Classes + Registration Guide

1.       The importance of calculation- The Main Focus in the First Test of S1

Among most of schools, the main focus in the first test in S1 is calculation. According to our analysis, the total proportion of Calculation in WA1 in many schools is nearly 90%. If your calculations are solid, achieving a perfect score in the first test is assured.

2.       Challenges Students Face After Entering Secondary School

Calculations in secondary school are much more complex, involving positive and negative numbers, absolute values, powers, roots, and brackets.

Knowing the methods isn't enough for accuracy—consistent practice, reflection, and summarization are key. Even students from top school’s struggle with calculations if they haven't practiced enough.

3.       About the Course Arrangement for New Secondary One Students

1)       Kangaroo.Study Secondary Mathematics Classl System

Kangaroo Secondary Mathematics has a five-level system: Cultivation Class, Enhancement Class, Innovation Class.

l  Cultivation Class：

Solidifying the foundation to ensure an A in school performance, while expanding the scope and difficulty of knowledge.

l  Enhancement Class：

Solidifying the foundation and strengthening extension efforts to achieve full marks in mathematics.

l  Innovation Class：

Help students achieve full marks in school math while expanding their knowledge in higher-level subjects and competitions. Encouraging students to aim for higher awards in contests like the SMO and to qualify for the second round in Secondary 2.

2)       Holiday class syllabus

3)       Class detailed information and Schedule:

Holiday Course：
Lauguage: English

Format: Physical or Online

The holiday class lasts for 5 days, with one lesson each day.

There are 6 periods available for the holiday class, and the content is the same for each period.

Additionally, each day offers three time slots to choose from: morning, afternoon, and evening.

Therefore, when registering, you only need to select one period and sign up for one time slot.

4)       Other information about the course

l  Physical class location:

#02-12, Grantral Mall, 601 MacPherson Road, 368242

l  Who can take the course:

Students who have registered for our P6 course can directly sign up for S1 courses. New students need to take the entrance diagnosis test first.

(The registration method for the entrance test is detailed in the following text.)

l  Course Fee:        

Original price S$120 per class, total 5 x S$120 = S$600.

Big benefit for holiday classes，register for all 5 classes for only S$200 (discount only for holiday classes)

For any questions regarding the secondary course, you can scan the QR code below to consult Tr. Jeremiah Ang, WhatsApp: +65 88629937

5)       Entrance Test:

l  Diagnosis Exam (18:30~20:30, Oct. 6th)

l  If children are not able to attend the diagnosis exam, we also have other entrance test options:

Time Slot for other entrance test:

9th Oct (Wed), 15:00~16:00

12th Oct (Sat), 18:00~19:00

PS: After diagnosis entrance exam, expect for the review by our teacher, we will also have a Personal Learning Ability Diagnosis report for students who have attended.

l  Registration method

Click the here for the Diagnosis Exam and Entrance Test

5.       Teaching team

Teacher Cao Kenan (Lesson in Chinese):

Gold medal coach from the Chinese Math Olympiad. In 2023 SMO (Singapore Mathematical Olympiad), all 10 students from the secondary school exploration class advanced to the SMO second round. Six students made it to the Top 30, four to the Top 10, and five entered the Junior Training Team. In 2024 SMO Junior, a total of 19 students from the exploration class participated, all of whom entered the second round. 10 students entered the Top 30, 3 students entered the Top 10, and 16 students entered the Junior Training Team. S4 student Yang Yihan made it into Singapore's 6-member IMO team and won Singapore's only gold medal at the 65th IMO, ranking 14th in the world.

Teacher Gao Xuming (Lesson in Chinese):

The head of the secondary school department. In 2023, among the first batch of students in Singapore, 10 students from Secondary 1 successfully advanced to the second round of the SMO Junior (out of a total of 106 students from Secondary 1 and 2 nationwide). Additionally, some students successfully entered the Junior Training Team. In 2024, 13 students from the non-exploration class entered the SMO Junior second round, 6 won gold medals, and 3 entered the Junior Training Team

Teacher Jeremiah Ang(Lesson in English):

The Head of Primary to Secondary School Transition and Teaching Supervisor at Kangaroo.Study. Growing up in Singapore, he has a deep and practical understanding of the local education system and is adept at identifying difficulties commonly faced by students in the various learning stages.

Teacher Zhang Wenlong (Lesson in English):

The Head of Secondary 1 and Academic Support Supervisor; Teacher Zhang has insights into interacting with children of various age groups and advocates for guided teaching, encouraging children to think independently and find problem-solving approaches, thus fostering their own logical thinking skills.

6.       About Kangaroo.Study

Kangaroo’s teaching Model and System

l  Parent Observation: Student can bring one parent into the classroom to observe child's progress and understand course content.

l  Refund at any time: Students can receive a prorated refund at any time during the course.

l  Dual-Teacher Classroom: Each class features one primary teacher and one assistant teacher.

l  Seven-Step Teaching Method: Guarantees learning results through Pre-Class Quiz, Classroom instruction, Error Correction, Live Streaming, Post-Class Quiz, Homework Reinforcement, and Course Summary.

l  Daily Practice: Utilizes Kangaroo.Study APP to help students to track their understanding of key concepts and review mistakes efficiently.

l  Pre-Class and After-Class Tests: In addition to the formal 2-hour class, there will be a 20-minute test before and after each class, while the pre-class test assesses what have learnt in the previous class and the after-class test assesses the current lesson's content.

Kangaroo’s teaching principle

l  Guide but not push: Guiding students to think critically, rather than directly telling them the methods and answers to the problems.

l  Without understanding, no leaving: Students should fully comprehend the content of the lesson as well as the questions they do not understand or incorrect before leaving

l  Give children a sense of achievement: helping students recognize their progress and successes, which boosts their confidence and motivation to continue learning.