Singapore Maths Tuition - University and JC

Individual and small group maths tuition in Singapore - University and Junior College

Individual and Small Group Mathematics and Statistics Tuition in Singapore – University and Junior College level


I am a private tutor in Singapore specializing in:

Mathematics and Statistics - for University level, Junior College H2+H1, Integrated Programme (IP).

Chemistry and Physics - for Junior College H2+H1, Integrated Programme (IP).

[ Further Mathematics will be re-introduced at Junior College level as a H2 subject starting 2016. I will be able to provide tuition in Further Mathematics and have in-depth knowledge on the required topics including Linear Algebra, Statistics, and Numerical Methods. ]

I am a full-time tutor conducting individual home tuition and small group tuition at affordable rates. My students have benefited from private (one to one) home tuition. They have gained confidence tackling the difficult concepts presented to them, and have benefited from the personalized attention that one to one tuition provides.

Academic Qualifications and Private Tutoring Experience

Ph.D. in Mathematics, 2011, National University of Singapore.

B.Sc. First Class Honours in Mathematics, 2002, National University of Singapore.

Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.9 out of 5.0. Placed on Dean's List for 4 Semesters. Served as student mentor at Special Programme in Science (SPS) for several semesters.

Very Extensive experience since 2002 tutoring Junior College and Integrated Programme Mathematics, as well as Secondary School Elementary maths and Additional maths.

Experience since 2009 tutoring University Level Mathematics and Statistics - including Calculus of Several Variables, Business Statistics, Engineering Calculus, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Probability, Discrete Mathematics.

Experience since 2009 tutoring Junior College, Integrated Programme, and Secondary School Chemistry and Physics.

Contact Information

Handphone: 9724-0163 (Mr Ng)
Alternatively, please Email: ngejaysuss@gmail.com

mathlabsingapore We are proud to announce that we are now collaborating with The Maths Lab (Singapore). We will be working closely with them and pooling our materials and resources to bring you an engaging and productive maths tuition experience!

I am an Associate Faculty at Singapore University of Social Sciences. Usually, I lecture once or twice a week during semester time. Modules I have taught include Coding Theory, Fundamentals Of Mathematics, Advanced Linear Algebra, and Analysis II.
I love teaching students at all levels at university, and that is part of the reason I took up teaching assignments at SUSS.
However, please note that I do not take in SUSS Math (MTH) students for private tuition. For MTH105, MTH206, MTH208 and MTH351 students, please email me for assistance and I will be glad to assist you in your work.

My Approach to Private Tuition

The Singapore government and various Members of Parliament have voiced concerns about private tuition. Many have highlighted the stresses and pressures students are facing at school and have wondered if we are pushing our students too hard.

I believe that having private tuition is a personal choice that the student and parent must decide on their own. My students have benefited from private (one to one) home tuition. They have gained confidence tackling the difficult concepts presented to them, and have benefited from the personalized attention that one to one tuition provides.

At school or at tuition centres, it is difficult to give each and every student such individualized, personal attention. That is where home tutors like myself come in. I strongly believe that well-qualified tutors like myself have a role to play in helping students strengthen their academic foundations and achieve better grades.

My aim is to make the learning experience a pleasant and enriching experience for all my students.

Singapore’s students top global rankings in OECD’s Global Competence test

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26 October 2020

In a test conducted as part of the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) which measured the ability of students to understand and act on intercultural and global issues, Singapore’s 15-year-olds were ranked the highest globally.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which conducted the Global Competence test in 2018, revealed that Singapore students scored an average of 576 marks, followed by their peers from Canada who on average scored 554.

About 46 per cent of the Singapore students who took the test achieved the highest global competency proficiency levels – four and five. To achieve proficiency levels four and five, Singapore students had to demonstrate a strong ability to identify and analyse different perspectives, evaluate information to differentiate between biased and unbiased sources, assess situations and make connections across multiple activities within a problem.

Ministry of Education deputy director-general of education (curriculum) Sng Chern Wei, said schools and the ministry were heartened by the results of the global competency test. Mr Sng added that the MOE will continue to focus on these areas outside of the academics.

Separately, the Pisa results on maths, science and reading competency were released in December last year by OECD, with Singapore coming in second place after China.

PSB Academy launches $3 million initiative to assist students

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26 October 2020

Under a new $3 million Future Together initiative launched by PSB Academy, students enrolled in selected courses offered by PSBA and its partner universities will receive financial relief in the form of tuition fee waivers, rebates, fee guarantees or study credits until the end of this year.

Eligible students enrolling from August till December, for instance, will have course fees waived for the first term if they are in the selected certificate and diploma programmes, and receive rebates of up to $6,000 on course fees for specific undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

As part of the scheme, the institution will also explore partnerships with other institutions and firms to offer more opportunities, such as job and internship placements, to fresh and mid-career graduates.

PSBA chief executive Derrick Chang said the school is determined to ensure access to quality education in such trying times.

Singapore students are aware of hot button issues like climate change but lack knowledge of more subtle topics

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23 October 2020

Singapore students are aware of hot button issues such as climate change, but generally lack knowledge of more subtle topics such as international conflicts.

More than eight in 10 of students surveyed by the Programme for International Student Assessment said that they felt confident explaining issues related to global climate change. These includes, for instance, the impact of carbon-dioxide emissions and why some countries suffer from climate change more than others.

However, they were less familiar with other topics. Some 66 per cent of the Singapore students said they knew something about international conflicts and could explain it to some extent. And 64 per cent reported the same for global health issues such as epidemics. More than 70 per cent of students here said they were familiar with world issues like hunger or malnutrition, and the causes of poverty. However, they were also less certain when explaining matters related to the global economy.

The Ministry of Education said it will continue to encourage students to read widely, so that they gain a better understanding of global issues and deeper appreciation of different perspectives and cultures.

Why you might want to choose to take additional mathematics at ‘O’ levels

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Here are some reasons why you might want to choose to take additional mathematics at ‘O’ levels:

(i) A pass in additional mathematics is a prerequisite for studying H2 math or H2 further math at JC. If you are keen on pursuing higher education in medicine, science, or engineering, then it is highly advisable to take additional mathematics as most institutes of higher learning, including universities such NUS or NTU, always list a pass in H2 math as one of the entry criteria to these courses. You would therefore need to take additional mathematics at ‘O’ level in order to qualify for H2 math at JC, so that you can later do go for those courses in your post-secondary or post-JC education.

(ii) Knowledge and skills gained in additional mathematics would be of great help to you in tackling ‘O’ level Mathematics (Syllabus 4048). In additional mathematics, you are exposed to harder problems and acquire a deeper skill set that is highly transferable to ‘O’ level Mathematics.

Do not be daunted simply because additional mathematics sounds like it will be a lot harder than ‘O’ level Mathematics. You have two years to train yourself in the subject and in the hands of good teachers and math tutors, there is no reason why you won’t do well.

Ministry of Education will be conducting its annual principal reshuffle

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21 October 2020

The Ministry of Education will be conducting its annual principal reshuffle.

43 schools in Singapore will be getting new principals next year, including nine from the Ministry of Education (MOE) headquarters.

Among the officers from MOE headquarters making the move is Mr Tham Kine Thong, the director of MOE’s school operations policy in its schools division. He will be heading St Andrew’s Junior College.

Madam Yvonne Teo, deputy director of assessment policy and practice in MOE’s curriculum policy office, will move on to lead Bedok View Secondary School.

In its release, the MOE said: “For the 20 current principals and headquarter officers who will be assuming new principalship appointments, it is an affirmation of MOE’s confidence in their abilities to continue leading and guiding our teachers, staff and students in schools.”

The 43 new principals will receive their letters of appointment from MOE director-general of education Wong Siew Hoong at a ceremony in December.

Singapore students have done well in international academic competitions this year

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17 October 2020

Singapore students have done well in international academic competitions this year.

This year, these competitions have been modified so that countries can participate virtually. For instance, the usual format for the International Biology Olympiad this year was replaced with a special challenge edition that was conducted remotely. The Singapore team garnered one gold medal and three silver medals at the challenge, which was held from Aug 11 to 12. The tasks that they had to accomplish include reconstituting and drawing the shape of a structure based on photographs.

At the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad on July 25, Singapore secured three gold medals and one silver medal. Students undertook a range of theoretical tasks, including total synthesis of an organic compound isolated from the plant catnip.

More recently, at the 61st International Mathematical Olympiad from Sept 19 to 28, the Singapore team won four silver medals and two bronze medals. Singapore ranked 16th among 105 countries/territories with 616 participants.

Meanwhile, at the 32nd International Olympiad in Informatics organised by the National University of Singapore (NUS) from Sept 13 to 19, the Singapore team clinched three silver medals and one bronze medal. During the competition, students tackled computational problems that tested their ability to design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures.

Strides made by National University of Singapore in embracing multidisciplinary learning

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15 October 2020

The National University of Singapore plans to merge its Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science to form a new College of Humanities and Sciences.

Students enrolled in the new college will take modules in different disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, science and mathematics. They will be provided with greater flexibility in taking up modules offered by both faculties.

Separately, NUS will offer 10 cross-disciplinary degree programmes from August next year to leverage synergies between complementary disciplines. Some possible pairings of complementary disciplines include economics and data science, computing and project management, as well as engineering and business.

To graduate, a student will need to complete 160 modular credits, the same requirement as that for a four-year Bachelor with Honours degree programme. This comprises 40 credits covering the fundamentals for each of the two majors, 20 credits on integrative projects involving both majors, 20 credits on general education, and 40 credits on unrestricted electives in any discipline.

Nominations open for President’s Award for Teachers and Outstanding Youth in Education Award

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15 October 2020

Nominations are open for the President’s Award For Teachers as well as the Outstanding Youth In Education Award.

The President’s Award for Teachers is the top honour for educators in Singapore. This award recognises excellent teachers for their dedication in developing the young. Award recipients are role models for Singapore’s teaching fraternity and they regularly inspire students through their words and deeds.

Teachers from primary and secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute, as well as educators from the Institute of Technical Education and the polytechnics, may be nominated.

The Outstanding Youth in Education Award recognises young teachers, aged 35 and below, for their youthful idealism, enthusiasm, energy and active involvement in youth development.

Nominations for both awards can be submitted online.

Email Address

ngejaysuss@gmail.com

Handphone Number

9724-0163 (Mr Ng)

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics;
B.Sc. First Class Honours in Mathematics