Past participle - 1st March 2018

It's quite a jolt for us as tutors when we get new sec 1 and sec 2 students and they have not an inkling of how to use or what is a past participle.

We would like to think these should have been established and enforced at primary school level especially before they reach pri 5.

Probably they might have forgotten. We have to think good thoughts.

This post is not meant to demean anyone. Far from it.

Having said that, it's now our responsibility to paper over the cracks and strengthen their language use.

We try our best to enforce the use of past participle during their formative years from Pri 1 - Pri 4 during our classes.

Pm us to make enquiry on our English classes.

Creative writing class- 1st March 2018

We stopped conducting creative writing classes for 2 years. Parents have been making numerous emquiries and encouraging us to re start the classes.

We will make a firm decision after the March holidays. It all depends on availability of tutors.

On a side note, the introduction of a story leads and creates interest in your reader. Lise them or carry them there.

Rule 1 of writing.

Pri 3 fractions - 1st March 2018

The topic of  fractions is an integral part of the psle. We expose our students to challenging questions at pri 3 and pri 4 level to eradicate any weaknesses and build a strong understanding of the topic.

This goes a long way in improving their word problem sum.

#solvingmaths

Our story - 1st March 2018

Year 2014.

The job of a tutor. Not only to disseminate information. Computers can do that. To inspire and make a child aspire.

Our student, a primary 5 student from the east had motivational issues. Showed a distinct lack of interest in studies. At the third class he wore a Man United jersey with Ronaldo 7. Game on.

We showed videos, told him anecdotes of how Ronaldo would never have achieved half of what he did without grit, determination and hunger to train and practice. To be the best. From Lisbon to United.

Slowly and surely it made an impression on him. The boy loved football and it was the spark we as tutors were waiting for.

Of course, we also reminded him of other reasons why one has to fulfil his / her academic potentials.

He made the progress we knew he could.

A story worth sharing.

#ourstory

Qualification - 28th February 2018

A tutor who holds a diploma ,bachelors or a tutor with masters will be a better tutor?

It's the whole package.

Passion. Patience. Knowledge. Resposible.Dedication.

Hence the qualification of the tutor though important , it should not be the final yardstick to judge his / her ability to nurture a child.

Learning environment - 28th February 2018

A conducive learning environment promotes and fosters an optimum learning journey

Call The Learning Verve- 28th February 2018

For interested parents who are making enquiries or who are signing up for our classes, please kindly watsapp us or email us at thelearningverve@gmail.com in the event your call is not answered due to the tutor / tutors conducting classes.

We will do our best to reach you at the earliest possible time.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Some simple tips to tackle Maths word problem sums - 28th February 2018

1. Read and re -read the questions with a clear intent to understand. Read at a slower pace which ensures you get a clearer understanding of the case scenario. You must be totally committed to understand the question.

2. Highlight keywords which would ensure you can funnel it to the probable heuristic ways to solve. i.e guess and check, before and after concept.

3. You might want to convert the words into perceived model, diagrams or illustrations to assist you in grasping the requirements of the sums.

4. Stating the question in another way by for example using smaller numbers might help.

These are just some ways to tackle a sum.

At The Learning Verve, we expose our students to various challenging sums as we nurture them to have a passion to tackle them.

Pm us to make enquiry on our classes.

Solving Maths - 28th February 2018

Pri 3 Maths word problem sum.
Using Guess and Check method.

#solvingmaths

Pri 4 Maths Problem sum - 27th February 2018

Estimated time to solve within 3 -5 minutes.

Using before and after concept.

Testimonial from students - 27th February 2018

Encouraging feedback and positive testimonial from parents and student are clear indication of a tutor or tuition centre's ability and professionalism.

We believe in these 3 key components-

1. Passion to teach and passion for our craft.

2. Knowledge and continued evolution in teaching.

3. Belief in each child.

Call us at 9379 4744 or email thelearningverve@gmail.com for enquiry on our classes.

We might be the answer to your child's academic needs.

All smiles. - 27th February 2018

We believe a child will respond better during lesson time and has a higher probability of attaining academic excellence when they are happy with their tutors, learning condition, peers, learning aid etc.

Ultimately,it is the tutor's responsibility to ensure all the variables are positively maximized to ensure the child has a progressive attitude towards learning.

At The Learning Verve, we aim to do just that and create smiles all around.

Call us at 9379 4744 or email thelearningverve@gmail.com for enquiry on our classes.

We might be the answer to your child's academic needs.