P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™
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Become Proficient In Tackling Primary 6 Science Questions!
Discover the proven examination strategies & answering techniques used by over 16,938 primary school students to score A/A*s in Science! (AND how your child can do it too… with the right guidance!)
What Your Child Will Learn
The P6 Grade Accelerator Programme (P6 GAP™) is a weekly, 2-hour session where your child will discover proven learning strategies to apply the Science concepts he/she has learnt at school on examination questions effectively and accurately.
During this 2-hour weekly class, we’ll work closely with your child to improve his/her thought processes and answering techniques to tackle Science questions.
Identify & Understand Various Question Trends & Question Types
The P6 GAP™ curriculum is formulated based on our academic team’s analysis of hundreds of past year examination papers.
In order to master the PSLE Science syllabus fast, your child needs to know every common question type that examination setters love to test and the approach behind tackling these questions.
We will teach your child how to think and what exactly to look out for in each question. Your child will also learn how to annotate effectively so that he/she can dissect the requirements of the question systematically.
The end result? You will see your child being able to process questions much quicker than others.
Step-by-Step Guides To Tackle Questions, Keywords & Answering Techniques
Not only will our PSLE Science Specialists guide your child through the step-by-step process of tackling PSLE Science questions, we’ll also provide your child with beautifully-illustrated notes and targeted exercises that are designed to help students learn Science easier, better and faster.
These valuable learning resources will help to shorten the learning curve tremendously. You and your child can expect to save lots of valuable time and frustration trying to figure out what examination setters are looking out for.
Your child can also expect to gain more confidence in tackling examination questions as we review them together in class on a weekly basis.
Instead of merely showing the ‘model answers’ directly to your child, we will break down the thought process systematically, so that your child knows how to formulate his/her answer accurately when he/she spots a similar question.
Learn To Be More Careful & Sidestep Conceptual Traps
It is very easy for students to misread or misunderstand a question if they do not have a strong understanding of the Science concepts tested.
Our PSLE Science specialists will help to identify potential misconceptions that students often face and discuss them during the regular class.
These insights can help to prevent your child from making similar mistakes, which can be a great ‘mark-saviour’.
P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™
- Level Eligibility: Primary 6
- Session(s): Weekly
- Total Duration: 2 hours/ session
- Tuition Fee:
- S$100/session* (term billing)
- $60 one-time registration fee
About Your Child’s Instructors
Your child will be taught by one of these instructors from our PSLE Science Specialist team.
Ms. Noelle Tan
Ms. Noelle believes in empowering her students to excel in Science while cultivating a lifelong love for learning. As a Bioengineering graduate from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), she is well-liked among parents and students for her ability to create a vibrant learning environment for her students that inspires curiosity and appreciation for the world.
With her 6 years of teaching experience and her flair of engaging storytelling, she makes challenging Science concepts easy to understand and relatable for her students.
Ms. Jeslyn Chew
As an Environmental Engineering graduate from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Ms. Jeslyn is proficient in guiding her students through their scientific misconceptions. She is dedicated to cultivating her students' interest in Science by sharing interesting stories and real-life examples in class.
Having worked closely with children of all ages over the past few years, her cheerful demeanour & ability to build rapport with young learners easily as a teacher is well-appreciated by many of her students and parents.
Ms. Vivien Lim
Ms. Vivien is a bubbly, humorous & patient teacher who is well-liked among parents and primary school students.
Having been a nature guide, she has led biodiversity walks and inspired hundreds of children to appreciate Science around them through application & inquiry-based activities. As a strong believer of ‘interest develops excellence’, she enjoys teaching Science to inquisitive young minds and finds it exceptionally rewarding to see them grow.
With a degree in Environmental Biology from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and an avid nature lover, she has a strong affinity for bringing Science to life into the classroom. Drawing from her 5 years of teaching experience, she has been able to engage and motivate her students to learn Science effectively through in-class discussions.
Mr. Malcolm Madu Pal
As a Life Sciences graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS), Mr. Malcolm has acquired great proficiency in scientific concepts and is well versed in memorisation techniques. By "thinking out of the box", he is able to leverage on creative teaching methods to unravel and simplify misconceptions faced by students.
Drawing from his 9 years of experience working with children, he is well-liked among parents and students for his affable and infectious personality. He strongly believes in incorporating the element of fun into his teaching, while ensuring his students develop a holistic understanding of scientific concepts.
Mr. Seah Chen Hong
Mr. Chen Hong is a bubbly and encouraging teacher who believes in infusing joy into learning Science. Drawing from his 4 years of teaching experience, he is well-liked among parents and students for his proficiency in simplifying challenging Science concepts while ensuring that his lessons are engaging.
As a Bioengineering graduate from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), he is passionate about helping his students deepen their appreciation for scientific concepts in their everyday life. He shares interesting stories and examples in his classes that make learning fun for his students, jumpstarting their curiosity and interest in Science.
Ms. Joanna Nazarene
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Ms. Joanna is proficient in her knowledge of Science and is fully equipped to patiently guide her students with the understanding of the PSLE Science concepts and application questions.
Having 10 years of teaching experience, Ms. Joanna ensures that her students are engaged and excited to learn by creating an enjoyable and interactive learning environment for them. Due to her friendly personality and devotion towards teaching, she has established a remarkable rapport among her students and their parents.
Ms. Gee Hui Ying
As a Chemical Engineering graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Ms. Hui Ying possesses a strong understanding of applying scientific principles to real-life situations. She is well-liked among parents and students for her commitment and expertise in helping her students grasp challenging Science concepts while inspiring them to appreciate the Science subject beyond the textbook.
Ms. Hui Ying’s bubbly personality creates a welcoming learning environment where her students can ask questions and express their doubts openly. She shares engaging and relatable stories to help her students understand and remember important Science concepts faster and better.
Ms. Lim Zi Ai
Over the past 13 years, Ms. Zi Ai has worked with students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. She is highly proficient in helping her students navigate the thought processes and answering techniques required to excel in PSLE Science examination.
As a Psychology graduate from the National University of Singapore, she actively seeks to use her knowledge to get her students to be intrinsically motivated to learn Science. Her secret lies in helping the child rediscover their interest for learning through her wide arsenal of humorous and inspiring teaching methods.
Ms. Cheryl Ng
Being a Chemistry graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS), Ms. Cheryl is competent in her knowledge of Science and is adept in linking scientific concepts to analogies. This helps to reinforce the understanding of her students and ensures that her students’ interest are always sustained throughout the lessons.
Throughout her 12 years of teaching, she firmly believes that learning should be fun and enjoyable but never a chore, so that her students will always look forward to her lessons. On top of her affable personality, her patience towards her students make her well-liked by her students and their parents.
Ms. Quinn Tran
Having worked with children of various age groups over the past 5 years, Ms. Quinn has developed a great ability to connect with the young minds and bring the best out of them.
As a Biomedical Science graduate from La Trobe University, she is confident in guiding her students through challenging concepts and helping them to discover the wonders of Science.
She strongly believes in the importance of inculcating the joy of learning in young children. Therefore, she always strives to make her lessons exciting with lots of stories and examples to pique her students’ interests.
Mr. Ang Xiang Yong
As a Life Science graduate and a Dean’s List recipient for multiple semesters from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Mr. Xiang Yong is well-liked by parents and students for his dedication and expertise in guiding his students through challenging PSLE Science topics and questions.
With 3 years of teaching experience in a wide range of learning environments, he is passionate about creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment for his students. He accomplishes this through the effective use of storytelling and relatable examples to facilitate their application of scientific concepts to both examination questions and their everyday life.
Ms. Kimberly Chee
Ms. Kimberly is a humorous and patient teacher. Having been a leadership coach, she was able to inspire many students from diverse backgrounds and found her joy in teaching. With 6 years of teaching experience, she is skillful in imparting Science concepts and building rapport with her students easily.
As a Biomedical Engineering graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), she makes Science concepts come alive with her flair for storytelling, making her lessons extremely engaging and effective for her students.
Ms. Vanessa Chan
Ms. Vanessa’s love for Science started at a young age, which later led her to graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Distinction).
Having taught students of varying levels in different academic settings, she finds it extremely rewarding to share her Science knowledge with her students. She makes her lessons fun and interactive by relating Science concepts with real-life examples to make concepts easier to understand.
Ms. Vanessa is well-liked among students and their parents for her cheerful and patient personality. As someone who is strongly dedicated to teaching, she often goes the extra mile in helping her students understand Science concepts and challenging application questions.
Mr. Derrick Toh
With a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Mr. Derrick has a good mastery of Science concepts and is fully equipped to clarify common scientific misconceptions among students. Over the past 11 years, he has worked closely with primary school students with differing academic abilities.
He is well-loved among his students for his patience in guiding them through the thought processes and answering techniques required to excel in the PSLE Science examination. Ensuring that the students enjoy his lessons is his top priority. In order to do so, he constantly integrates real-life examples and stories into his lessons to pique his students’ interest in Science.
Every Child Is Supported In Every Step of The Way
We have in-class exercises, homework & topical assessments periodically in our weekly sessions to track your child’s learning progression. This helps us keep a pulse on your child’s abilities as we work towards the A/A*.
Examination-Centric Science Notes
Highly Targeted In-Class Exercises
Homework for Self-Practice
Diagnostic Tests for Progress Tracking
What Your Child Needs To Get Started With Us
In most cases, joining a group tuition class at any point in time would often mean that content that was taught previously is unlikely to be covered again in detail.
This is because the teacher has to manage the learning progression of every student in the class. Therefore, it will not be appropriate to cover the exact same content in-depth again for a student who just joined the group class.
Given that there are more examinable topics over time as your child progresses in Primary 6 and there is not enough time to cover past material in detail, many students find themselves struggling even when they are supported with Science group tuition.
This leaves parents disappointed, anxious and frustrated because their children’s learning gaps are not fully addressed and they still do not do well.
How Can We Address This Challenge Effectively?
If your child is interested in joining our P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™, he/she will have to enroll for our P6 Complete Concept Integration™ Science Course to solidify his/her fundamentals in a mix of Primary 4, 5 and 6 Science topics.
Delivered over five content-packed sessions, we will get your child up to speed with the thought processes (i.e. how to think, concept linkages) and the answering techniques required for these topics.
The P6 CCI™ Science Course creates an opportunity for us to work with your child outside of the P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™ so that your child can catch up on the material that was covered previously. This will help him/her make better sense of what we are discussing in class, especially during the examination revision phase towards the end of the year.
Bridging The Gap Through The P6 CCI™
Establishes A Framework On How To Study & What To Study
As we review the major topics during the P6 CCI™ Science Course, we’ll help to distil the information by emphasising the important concepts as it’s important to study smart.
Learn from the experts as we share exactly what to study, so your child can focus his/her efforts on what really matters.
The content covered during our P6 CCI™ Science Course can help to consolidate your child’s learning over the past few years (Primary 3 to Primary 6) to better prepare him/her for the upcoming PSLE Science examinations.
This will provide a good overview of how to study for his/her upcoming examinations. (It’s not that difficult, really.)
Refines Your Child's Answering Techniques
It is important to understand the difference in expectation of how answers should be structured for questions tested at a Primary 3/4 level, as compared to questions tested at a Primary 5/6 level.
Many Primary 6 students have a habit of using what they’ve learnt in Primary 4 to tackle more advanced questions tested in Primary 5 & 6, thus causing them to lose marks easily.
The P6 CCI™ Science Course helps to bridge the gap by aligning their expectations on what needs to be written to tackle these advanced questions.
Primary 6 GAP™ Topic Coverage
⚠️ The following topic coverage is subject to changes.
FORMS, USES & SOURCES OF ENERGY (ENERGY)
- 6 Types of Energy
- Sources of Energy
- Factors Affecting Energy Forms
- Energy Conversion Template Structure
- Drawing the Linkage With P4 Energy Topics
FORCES (INTERACTIONS)
- 4 Types of Forces
- 6 Effects of Forces
- Factors Affecting the Magnitude of Each Force
- Frictional Force in Daily Life
- Interpreting/Explaining Forces Acting on Objects
- Reading Elastic Spring Force Graphs
- Understanding Springs in 3 Forms
LIVING TOGETHER (INTERACTIONS)
- Recognising Habitats & Communities
- Identifying Populations in a Habitat
- Role of Decomposers
- Factors Affecting Population Size
THE WEB OF LIFE (INTERACTIONS)
- Recognising Food Chains
- Interpreting Food Chains From Population Graphs
- Interpreting Relationship Between Organisms
- Recognising Food Webs Counting Food Chains
- 3 Classification of Organisms & Its Application
- Role of Decomposers
- Environmental Factors Affecting Population Size
- Interpreting Relationships Through Population Graphs
ADAPTATIONS FOR SURVIVAL (INTERACTIONS)
- 2 Types of Adaptations
- Obtaining Food Movement
- Escaping Predators Plants in Cold & Hot Habitats
- Animals in Cold & Hot Habitats
- Attracting Mates for Reproduction
SA1 REVISION (MIX OF TOPICS)
MAN’S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
- Causes of the Different Types of Pollution and Their Effects
- Causes of Deforestation and Its Impact on Global Warming and Soil Erosion
- Causes and Effects of Acid Rain
- Ways to Reduce the Effects of Global Warming, Pollution and Acid Rain
- 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Sources of Energy
PRELIM/ PSLE REVISION (MIX OF TOPICS)
Pick Your Preferred Learning Arrangement
Digital & Onsite Classes Are Available For This Course
Onsite Classes
Your child will join a permanent onsite class where lessons are conducted onsite at our Centre every week based on the scheduled day and time.
Lesson handouts will be reviewed together in class and important parts of the worksheet will be emphasised during the lesson.
The answers to the handouts reviewed and homework assigned for each lesson will be uploaded to our Digital Learning Resources webpage weekly for reference.
Students* who are unable to attend their original lesson & require a replacement lesson for the week can do so either in an Onsite Class or Digital Class.
If the replacement lesson is scheduled in an Onsite Class, the lesson will be attended onsite at our Centre.
If the replacement lesson is scheduled in a Digital Class, the lesson will be attended digitally via Zoom.
*For Primary 3 to Primary 6 Classes Only.
Digital Classes
Your child will join a permanent digital class where lessons are conducted live via Zoom every week based on the scheduled day and time.
Lesson handouts will be reviewed together in real-time and important parts of the worksheet will be annotated on the screen.
The answers to the handouts reviewed and homework assigned for each lesson will be uploaded to our Digital Learning Resources webpage weekly for reference.
Students* who are unable to attend their original lesson & require a replacement lesson for the week can do so either in an Onsite Class or Digital Class.
If the replacement lesson is scheduled in an Onsite Class, the lesson will be attended onsite at our Centre.
If the replacement lesson is scheduled in a Digital Class, the lesson will be attended digitally via Zoom.
*For Primary 3 to Primary 6 Classes Only.
Who Should Attend This Programme?
Any student who wants to score As & A*s for Science, but is reluctant to revise using the traditional DRILLING method.
Your child is the kind of student who wants to outperform his/ her peers & study the SMART way, like many other high-performing students.
Students who are having tuition classes that simply do not work for them.
You probably have invested thousands of dollars & months of time, but it’s just not working out.
Your child isn’t exactly progressing much & you’re looking for a change in environment.
Existing high-performing students who want to strengthen their thought process & refine their answers to perfection!
Your child has been consistently scoring As, but struggles to get a breakthrough to the A*, no matter how hard he/she has tried.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It.
Hear What Parents Have To Say About Their Kids’ Experience With Us.
Great & Useful Techniques!
“My son always encountered problems fully understanding experimental questions, or was not able to get the full marks even though he thought he had fully answered.
After attending the Experimental Techniques Masterclass, breaking down and analysing the questions seemed very straight forward and he is able to answer fully to the question’s requirements. The techniques taught by Derrick were really great and useful! Thanks to Pique Lab for this class!”
Structured Very Clearly & Concisely!
“My twins and I definitely benefited from the Experimental Tehcniques Masterclass.
It was structured very clearly and concisely which is crucial for answering PSLE Science examination questions. Thanks to Kenneth who always makes it interesting so much so that my kids look forward to his lessons!
As a parent, the debrief was a bonus and to parents who are not sure if their kids should attend – I totally recommend it!”
Parents’ Briefing Is An Eye-opener!
“The answering techniques were very easy to understand and the tips made it very easy to help guide my son in his exam preparation.
Thankful for the parents briefing held after the Experimental Techniques Masterclass. It has given us an eye opener to what was being taught in the lesson and gives us a structure/know how on how to guide/ teach our children at home.”
P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™ Details
Fees
Registration Fee: S$60*
Lesson Fee: S$100* (billed termly)
Deposit & Material Fee: None
*GST has been included in the above fee.
Schedules
Click on the button below view the schedule of classes in the form.
You can schedule a trial lesson before committing to a regular arrangement with us.
If You’re Still On The Fence, Hear Us Out.
Over the past 9 years, we’ve seen more than 2,633 primary school students attend the Grade Accelerator Programme™, achieving phenomenal improvements in their understanding of the subject matter & more importantly, their results.
We’ve been getting these raving testimonials from happy parents weekly after their kids have benefitted immensely from our help. Click here to see what other parents have been saying about our programmes.
In case you’re wondering…
This is NOT one of those enrichment programs where students gain loads of theories and do nothing with them afterwards!
As your child will get to apply whatever they’ve learned directly on school examination questions during the lessons … by the time your child leaves, he/ she will be trained on how to tackle his/ her school homework & school examination papers accurately & efficiently.
Not a month later… or even a week later, but immediately!
During the P6 Grade Accelerator Programme™, we’ll be revealing the exact same study strategies used by our top-performing primary school students. These strategies have helped them save hours studying every day and yet allow them to score As & A*s during their school examinations time & time again!
So… if you are looking for:
1) A highly robust methodology to sharpen your child’s Science answering techniques, especially in their open-ended section (… such that he/she no longer loses marks unnecessarily due to missing links, key words or key phrases)
2) An engaging teacher with a strong proven track record with primary school students (>80% As and A*s) (… trust us: teachers make or break the learning experience for students. Set them up with the right teacher & they’ll enjoy the learning process for life)
3) A comprehensive set of notes to tackle Science questions that high-performing primary school students use to excel in their examinations (… you’d want your child to get his/her hands on these materials & start revising now. The best part: Your child doesn’t have to spend countless hours trying to study, because we’ve distilled the most important parts to take note!)
… then this course may just be perfect for your child.
Now, let’s be real. Is this going to be easy?
There is ALWAYS going to be a bit of discomfort, uncertainty and plenty of hard work when your child is trying to learn and apply our answering structures to tackle examination questions. That is normal & many of our students go through the same process all the time.
Once your child pushes past that discomfort, that’s when you will notice real growth in his/her learning. It will not be a walk in the park, but we have plenty of materials & close guidance to help your child improve his/her answering techniques!
We’ll see your child at our regular class!
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the fees computed for the P6 GAP™?
The Grade Accelerator™ Programme will be billed termly (i.e. every 3 months), in which you will be billed based on the number of lessons in each term. The fee for each lesson is $100 (nett – inclusive of GST). Each term, on average, works out to be approximately $1,200.
We have three terms in an academic year for Primary 6 students & they are segmented as the following:
– Term 1: January, February & March
– Term 2: April, May & June
– Term 3: July, August & September
If you were to enrol your child in the middle of the term, the fees will be pro-rated accordingly.
My child is very weak. Do you have classes catered specially for my child as I am afraid he/she will not be able to catch up with the pace of the class ?
We do not segregate the classes based on their ability.
The key objective of the GAP™ classes is to introduce and expose students to the various forms of writing and the techniques involved in tackling Science questions.
As long as our students can understand what is being taught in class, they will do fine. In such situations, we will advise on the suitability of our classes after your child has attended a trial session.
My child does not like to complete homework. Will your programme still be helpful?
If your child is unwilling to cooperate with us, our programme will not be effective for him/her.
Completing their homework is an essential aspect of the learning process as it provides us with feedback on whether your child is able to apply the techniques and structures of writing independently.
This enables us to identify students who “fall through the cracks”, allowing us to raise the challenges and difficulties faced by our students, prompting closer communication and cooperation between parents and us.
Do you offer trial lessons?
Yes, we do. We can arrange for a trial lesson at a concessionary fee of $100.
The purpose of the trial lesson is to allow your child to better understand the teaching pedagogy that is adopted at our centre without a long-term commitment.
Can I start the P6 Science Programme without a trial lesson?
It is mandatory for prospective students to enroll for a trial lesson, prior to the commencement of lessons with The Pique Lab.
For us, we’re all about the best fit. There are two main qualifying criteria when we shortlist students for our regular classes: 1) Learning Attitude, 2) Learning Aptitude (Ability)
1) A student with a good learning attitude and aptitude will be the best fit for our Science programme. We’re best able to help him/her improve in the shortest period of time (In some cases, we’ve had students who saw their grades jumping from 70s to high 80s in less than 3 months)
2) A student with a good learning attitude and poor learning aptitude will eventually improve, so long as they put in the hard work to memorise, revise and apply what they learn. They’ll probably take a longer time to absorb the subject matter, but we’ve seen them improve once they’re equipped with the right skills to excel.
3) We’ve also worked with students with poor learning attitudes (i.e. lazy) and good learning aptitudes. Assuming that these students are comfortable with the learning environment, we can try to work with them to overcome their learning challenges. However, a lot of effort is often required to get them to a state where they’re ready to learn and improve. Parents usually commit for one term to assess if our classes work for their kids. In certain cases, we’ve managed to inspire and motivate them to change for the better.
4) The regular classes are not suitable for students with poor learning attitudes and aptitudes. In most cases, these students tend to be disinterested in the subject matter and have problems trying to pay attention in class. (Read more below on these students can be helped)
We recognise that our primary school Science programmes are not a one-size-fits-all solution for every student. While we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students, we also understand that not every student will benefit fully from our programmes. As such, we’ve decided to put in place a behavioural assessment during the trial lesson to quickly assess if the student has a higher propensity for improvement under our guidance.
During the trial lesson, the teacher is able to observe the student’s performance and highlight any potential challenges so that parents can make an informed decision before committing to our regular classes. This is especially important as it is crucial for parents and teachers to align their expectations and work hand-in-hand to maximise a student’s potential.
On the contrary, if a student exhibits signs of inattentiveness, disruption and/or laziness, it’s not that he/she cannot be helped. Rather, a different learning approach should be adopted & it’s typically best administered through a private 1 to 1 arrangement, which we do not offer at our centre. As different students have different learning needs, our role as educators is to find one that best fits them, so they can spend their time meaningfully every week.
Do you have lessons during holidays?
Lessons for Primary 6 students will take place from January till the last week of September.
Classes will still carry on during school holidays (i.e. March, June & September). If the lesson falls on a public holiday, lessons may be cancelled on that day and will not be billed. We will advise you during the billing for the term fees regarding the affected public holidays.
If lessons are cancelled due to a public holiday, students will be offered an opportunity to attend an alternative lesson for the week (chargeable at a single lesson fee of $100) if they’d prefer not to miss the curriculum. Regardless of whether the student attends an alternative lesson, the materials will still be given and the answers will be uploaded for reference.
Do you offer replacement classes?
We allow three replacement lessons in a term [E.g. Jan – Mar (one term), Apr – Jun (one term), Jul – Sept (one term)]. The replacement lesson has to be attended within the same academic week in any of our existing group classes if there are available slots.
Please check with our Customer Care team if you would like to arrange a replacement lesson.
If your child is unable to attend the replacement lesson in any of our existing group classes (despite having available slots), they can refer to the answers that will be uploaded for the handouts reviewed. There will strictly be no fee credit for missed lessons.
My child is doing well in school. How would your centre help him/her to achieve or maintain his/her A*?
Students who have been scoring A*s usually understand the concepts completely and are able to articulate their thoughts most of the time.
We categorise these students as high-achievers or high-performers. From our observation, this group of students typically face two key issues:
1) Extreme Carelessness
They do not take time to read and analyse each question carefully and tend to speed read through the question, choosing the first option that “seems” correct.
They hardly annotate the diagrams and highlight keywords when attempting those questions, often misreading the question.
2) They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
It is easy for students to clarify their doubts if they are aware of their shortfalls. Given that the margin of error to achieve an A* is very small, It is often challenging to identify their misconceptions before they surface and lose their precious marks in exams.
How We Help Them
To overcome these challenges, our students at The Pique Lab are trained to annotate the diagrams accurately and effectively, such that they are able to lift sections of the question to form the structure of their Science answers. Paraphrasing is a big “no-no” as students tend to distort the intention and explanation of their science answers.
Students will also gain access to ample practice of writing the “end to end” thought process when tackling questions, regardless of whether the question is a 1 or 2 mark question. As we always emphasize to our students – “The questions during practice should only serve as a reference for practice. Writing in full would help you train your ability to tackle questions that require a longer elaboration to be awarded the full marks.
How would you assess my child? How do you know if he/she is progressing well?
During our lessons, our instructor will call on students randomly to answer questions. From your child’s response, we’ll have a brief idea of whether he/she is on the right track.
We assess from the following pointers:
– If your child knows the concepts
– If your child understands the concepts
– If your child is able to apply the concepts
We’ll also have in-class diagnostic tests occasionally to assess their level of knowledge. Homework will also be given in our regular classes.
After joining your classes, how can I assist my child to ensure that he/she learns most effectively?
We would like parents to assist us in their child’s learning in the following ways:
#1: Ensure that your child completes his/her homework on time
Homework is an essential part of the “feedback system” for our specialists. Through our specialists’ marking, we will be able to identify students who have not been able to execute the appropriate answering techniques independently.
#2 Review the corrections together with your child
We recognise that parents often find it challenging to coach their child on Science and we do not expect you to do so if your child is attending lessons with The Pique Lab.
However, we do hope that you can take some time to review with your child the mistakes identified during our lessons. Your child should be able to explain what was missing in his/her answer. If it does not sound convincing, it is highly likely that your child needs to clarify those mistakes with their respective specialists again.
This review process helps us to avoid the situation where students make the same mistakes over and over again without gaining insights into the areas of improvement.
2024 Primary 6 Science Grade Accelerator Programme Registration
⚠️ Please take note of the following disclaimers:
(1) Seats are allocated on a best-effort, first-come-first-serve arrangement.
(2) Priority will be given to prospective incoming students who are able to join our Science classes as early as possible and have registered for the pre-requisite courses (if any).
(3) Please ensure that the confirmation page is fully loaded after clicking the Submit button before exiting the page in order for your form to be submitted successfully.
A confirmation WhatsApp message will be sent to you within 3 business days upon receiving your interest check form submission. Please drop our Customer Care team an email at hello@thepiquelab.com if you do not hear from us regarding your submission.
(4) No payment is required at this point. We will only call for payment once the seat is available & you are expected to make payment by the given deadline to secure the seat accordingly.
Please fill in the following form accurately.
Note: Please click the “Register Now” button to process the above registration.
You’ll be redirected to a confirmation page after the above registration has been successfully processed.
Your Registration
P6 Science: Grade Accelerator Programme
Trial Lesson Fee
$100.00
