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Keeping up with school subjects and their ever-changing syllabus and requirements can be a big headache, for students and parents alike.
For example, English is a vital tool to understand and engage with the world, but it is also viewed as a subject that “cannot be studied”. What then can you do to help your child establish a firm foundation in the English Language? How do you equip them with the tools for continuous learning?
<h2>#1 Provide Targeted Support for Your Child</h2>
Many secondary school students often struggle with the essay section of the English exam. With argumentative writing becoming a major component of what is currently tested, it is getting more challenging to do well in the paper. Good argumentative writing requires the ability to pull together current affairs knowledge in a clear and coherent manner, with supporting examples and explanations. 
Look for targeted support to help your child develop these skills. Enrol them in <a href="https://presentperfect.com.sg/product/argue-this-present-perfect-argumentative-writing-class/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Present Perfect’s Argue This! holiday classes</a>. <a href="https://presentperfect.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Present Perfect </a>is a homegrown educational magazine specialising in the O Level English examination. With 15 years of experience in educational curriculum and study materials, Present Perfect is bringing its expertise to the classroom to further journey with secondary school students and bolster their learning.
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<h2>#2 Understand the New Curriculum &amp; its Requirements</h2>
Gone are the days of rote learning. Exams are getting increasingly demanding, and it is crucial to familiarise your child with the new exam formats. In the most updated <a href="https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2023syllabus/1184_y23_sy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1184 English Syllabus</a>, the writing component now has a separate content grade and students are evaluated on their ability to apply what they know in their writing. This can be especially tricky when crafting argumentative essays, which require the application of general knowledge. 
Present Perfect’s Argue This! holiday classes are especially built to tackle this difficulty. 
Students are taught guiding steps to understand the relevance of the information around them. This teaching approach equips them with strategies to critically engage with content, enhancing their ability to apply such knowledge in their writing. Lessons will also employ a variety of mediums such as videos and infographics to keep students interested.
<h2>#3 Explore a Wide Variety of Learning Resources</h2>
The English O Level exams consist of 4 papers: Continuous writing, Comprehension, Oral and Listening comprehension – each requiring a different skill set to tackle effectively. In addition to improving your child’s writing skills with Present Perfect’s Argue This! classes, consider getting your child a Present Perfect magazine subscription to widen their exposure to important world trends and give them practice for the various exam formats.
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For the last 15 years, Present Perfect has been purposefully designed to help students learn the relevant skills to master all the English exam formats. The subscription consists of 5 print issues across the year, including an examination essay issue. It also comes with a digital site featuring a wide variety of dedicated exam resources – from guided step-by-step skills to practice exercises – all developed to support your child through their school years.
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Visit Present Perfect’s website to sign your teen up for this March holiday’s <a href="https://presentperfect.com.sg/product/argue-this-present-perfect-argumentative-writing-class/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argue This! classes</a>. You can also keep a lookout on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/presentperfect.rep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PresentPerfectMag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> for other upcoming Present Perfect classes such as Descriptive and Personal Recount writing classes, or email <a href="mailto:subscriptions@thinktank.com.sg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">subscriptions@thinktank.com.sg</a> for any enquiries.
For more English resources, check out <a href="https://presentperfect.com.sg/product/pre-order-present-perfect-2024-subscription/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Present Perfect’s 2024 subscription</a> and our other magazines such as <a href="https://represent.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Represent</a> for secondary school students and <a href="https://www.broaderperspectives.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Broader Perspectives</a> for tertiary students. These magazines are currently offering an exclusive March holiday discount. From now till 17 March 2024, key in the promo code: ThinkTankTKP10 at their respective checkout pages to get 10% off. With the holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to give your child a good head start on their English education journey.

3 Ways to Level Up Your Teen’s Writing Skills & Tackle the New O Level English Syllabus

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Lessons at EduVision will not only allow students to excel during examinations, but also aim to develop strong foundations in the students’ mastery of the Chinese language. Thoughtfully designed class materials, such as engaging and interactive animations, reinforce students’ vocabularies and language ability while helping them to cultivate a deep interest for the subject. While our lessons place heavy emphasis on repeated practice, each practice session is uniquely planned such that students remain interested.
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Develop a Strong Foundation for PSLE and O Level Chinese

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Before your child even receives his or her O-Level results, you must have already thought about where your child will be heading to next.
Gone are the days where a junior college is deemed as the superior choice, compared to a polytechnic.&nbsp;
Both JCs and polys are great in their own right, and focus on academic learning through fundamentally different approaches.
In this article, let us help you to do a detailed breakdown, so you can have a better insight on the differences between the two options, and which one will suit your child better!&nbsp;
<h4>The Junior College Route</h4>
Junior college lasts for two years and students will have to take the A-Level examination at the end of their JC journey.
In JC, students are required to choose between two streams.
Science stream*:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Math (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Chemistry (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Physics/ Biology (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Humanities (Economics, Geography, History, Literature, etc&hellip;) (H1)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">General Paper (H1)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Project Work (H1)</li>
</ul>
Arts stream*:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Economics (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Geography/History (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Literature (H2)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Math (H1)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">General Paper (H1)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Project Work (H1)</li>
</ul>
Each H2 subject is worth 20 rank points while each H1 subject is worth 10 rank points. (Click <a href="https://asrjc.moe.edu.sg/academic-curriculum/rank-points/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for a guide to rank points.)&nbsp;
Local university admission is calculated based on rank points out of 90.&nbsp;
H2 subjects
&lsquo;A&rsquo; &ndash; 20 rank points
&lsquo;B&rsquo; &ndash; 17.5 rank points
&lsquo;C&rsquo; &ndash; 15 rank points
&hellip;&nbsp;
H1 subjects
&lsquo;A&rsquo; &ndash; 10 rank points
&lsquo;B&rsquo; &ndash; 8.75 rank points
&lsquo;C&rsquo; &ndash; 7.5 rank points
&hellip;
As a rough estimation, most local university courses require 70 rank points and above, with the more prestigious courses like computing, medicine, and law requiring 85 rank points or the full 90 rank points. You can refer to a compiled list<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SGExams/comments/ecs7kn/uni_rank_points_for_nusntusmu_degree_in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> here</a>.
* We do want to clarify that the examples given above are typical combinations, but there are also hybrid combinations, H3 subjects, and Knowledge &amp; Inquiry (KI). Do find out more once your child enters their JC.
As for which stream to choose, look further down the road and look at which university course your child intends to enroll in. Certain courses have entry prerequisites or module exemptions for introductory classes if a student does well in the A-Levels.
If teens are leaning towards engineering and science-related courses in the university, they should definitely take the science stream. If they are intending to do more humanities-related courses like psychology or social sciences, they will be better off in the arts stream.&nbsp;
A word of advice to parents:
While the common perception is that going to medicine or law in university is the &lsquo;gold standard&rsquo;, these courses are extremely demanding and will require a great deal of commitment and sacrifice.
Students might be better off doing something they are interested in, and becoming the best in their chosen field will help them secure a solid future.
What&rsquo;s the best thing parents can do for their teens at this phase? Give them the space to explore what they are passionate about!
<h4>The Polytechnic Route</h4>
Let&rsquo;s say your child prefers not to go down the JC route and chooses a polytechnic instead. What should we expect?
A polytechnic course will last for three years and students will be graded through their Grade Point Average (GPA), which takes into account their results across all semesters.
In a polytechnic, students are to select their choice of course and will be required to take modules relevant to their course every semester. These modules may be graded based on exams or project work.
Do note that most polytechnics will have an internship opportunity during one of the final-year semesters.
<h4>Pros &amp; Cons Of Each Path</h4>
Now that we have done a rough breakdown of what to expect from each route, let&rsquo;s analyse the pros and cons of both options.
JC route:
Pros:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Shorter duration (2 Years)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Cheaper school fees</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Structured student life, similar to secondary school</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Around 70% of A-Level holders go on to a local university</li>
</ul>
Cons:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Heavier academic workload</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Students tend to burn out more</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Retaining is a possibility</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Stiff academic competition from Integrated Programme students</li>
</ul>
Poly route:
Pros:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">University-like school environment</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Internship opportunity</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Less intense academic load with more emphasis on project work and presentations</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Large range of courses to choose from</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Better school infrastructures</li>
</ul>
Cons:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">More expensive school fees ($200-$300 monthly)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">3-year timeline</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">More effort to maintain grades (GPA every semester)</li>
</ul>
We do want to clear up the misconception that going to a polytechnic means your child will not be able to make it to a local university. Nowadays,<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/1-in-3-local-university-students-admitted-last-year-is-a-polytechnic-student" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 1 in 3 university admissions is a poly graduate</a>.
The key deciding factor for students should be which education path suits them best.&nbsp;
If they already have a strong idea of what they want to do in the future, heading to a polytechnic and specializing in their area of interest might be a lot better for their personal and professional growth. The poly route also gives them the opportunity for internships, which helps them learn real-world skills and network with people in the industry.
However, if students are still unclear about what they would like to do in the future, the two years in JC might be a good buffer for them to sharpen their academic thinking, and put them in the best position to excel at university.
Regardless of whether they head to a JC or poly, students will still need to do well to gain admission to a university &mdash; there is no easy route here.
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JC Or Poly? The Ultimate Guide For Parents

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Chemistry, is a subject which requires hard work and effort to master. Chemistry entails equations, formulas, and concepts; some of these may have to be memorized, while others require a clear understanding of chemical structures and math equations. To excel in chemistry, you’ll need to practice good study habits and pay attention during the class, lab, and while doing homework. Chemistry demands a lot of patience, enthusiasm and most importantly, a good relationship with the subject.
Here are some tips to master and score in Chemistry:
<ol>
<li>Read and revise the assigned chemistry material before going to class.</li>
<li>Listen to your chemistry teacher in class. (Well, it depends, what happen is the teacher’s problem.)</li>
<li>Ask questions. (Well, it depends too, how well can your teacher answer your questions.)</li>
<li>Take plenty of notes. This is exceptionally important as pinning down the important points that your teacher has presented in a class period will help you to understand key topics and ideas.</li>
<li>Review your notes from class. (make it a chore every day, about 20 to 30 minutes)</li>
<li>Make your own notes. (Using different techniques like flash cards to remember the chemical symbols and terminology or flowcharts and mindmaps to outline the reactions steps and products etc)</li>
<li>Make sure you understand the basics: to do well on any test or exam, you’ll need to have mastered the basics of chemistry, so you can solve more complex problems when they’re presented.</li>
<li>Once you&#8217;re proficient at simple chemistry questions, increase the difficulty until you&#8217;re working complicated questions. If you need help, talk to your teacher or classmates.</li>
<li>Work through every problem step-by-step. Many students skip certain chemistry problems as they can be time consuming. However, they are also one of the most important parts of succeeding at chemistry. Learn from the mistakes you’ve made in previous problems, and don’t move on to the next until you can solve each problem correctly.</li>
<li>Work hard but study smart!</li>
</ol>
Question from student: What if  I have done all the above but still do not score well in Chemistry?
Answer: Identify the problem. It could be from the resources (i.e. teachers or notes) you have received or you need more guidance to study. Seek help, such as by going for tuition.
Here&#8217;s how to choose a good Chemistry tuition class.
<ul>
<li>Find a tuition centre which provides topical notes and assignments to review topics proficiently. The notes need to be precise and strategized to let students understand the flow of knowledge better.</li>
<li>Look for a structured curriculum with tips to score in exams.</li>
<li>A small class capacity of 4 – 8 students gives you a more personalized attention and learning opportunity.</li>
<li>A teacher who is experienced not just in teaching, but has related industrial experiences to share the application and concepts in better perspective.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Social Studies Raises Our Awareness Of Current Affairs and Hones Problem Solving Abilities </h2>
Social Studies not only equips students with understanding of current issues such as healthcare, diversity, poverty, and globalization among others, it allows students to navigate the deeper implications of such phenomena in our society. These are all complex societal issues with many layers (like a good kueh lapis), and requires in-depth knowledge and a holistic understanding on the students’ part, not just to impress examiners and reach the highest marking tier, but also to expand their horizons beyond daily events by building a strong and well-informed understanding of local and global issues.
More importantly, students are able to develop the ability to form opinions and even action plans on how societal issues may be ameliorated by individuals, corporations, and governments alike. Such problem solving skills are increasingly valued by employers as it reflects on an individuals’ ability to innovate and think out of the box, which is necessary for Singapore to stay competitive in a dynamic environment.
<h2>Social Studies Improves Our Ability To Discern Facts From Untruths</h2>
One of MOE’s most important objectives of Social Studies is to develop critical and reflective thinking skills among students through various skills taught in the syllabus. The ability to make logical and well-reasoned judgements while considering different perspectives, is ever more crucial in today’s society. Honing critical thinking requires constant practice and experienced guidance, tailored to each child’s learning abilities. Gaining mastery of these skills is not only necessary to achieve a good score in the ‘O’ Level examinations, but is also crucial as a foundation for higher level thinking and writing required in General Paper,a compulsory ‘A’ Level subject, as well as other polytechnic or university courses.
Outside of education, critical thinking is extremely important in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing media landscape, especially with the rise of satirical “fake news” outlets and commentaries on the internet, some of which can be easily misunderstood as truth. Having the ability to effectively discern facts from untruths is also in line with the Singapore Government’s stance that such “fake news” can be detrimental to the fabric of society. The public service and more corporates are therefore looking for candidates with the ability to critically analyse what they read, and hence mastery of such skills will go far in securing an advantage in future employment.
<h2>Social Studies Is An Essential L1R5 Subject That Determines Whether Your Child Can Enter JC</h2>
If you&#8217;re a &#8220;kiasu&#8221; parent like most Singaporeans, you&#8217;re probably already sending your child for tuition in Math, Physics, Chemistry, English and Chinese. Very often, amidst the focus on STEM subjects, one key ‘O’ Level subject tends to be forgotten…
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Social Studies.</h2>
Teachers, tutors, other parents, and even your child, tend to place greater emphasis on other subjects, when it comes to ‘O’ Level and exam preparation. However, for most students, Social Studies is an integral subject in their L1R5, especially when it is the only humanities subject they are taking at ‘O’ Levels.Which means, if neglected, a poor ‘O’ Level grade for Social Studies could easily pull down your child’s score, and jeopardize JC application!
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The Importance Of ‘O’ Level Social Studies

<h4>Why are students from IP schools still attending tuition? Is tuition necessary for those who are already doing well?</h4>
Many parents asked the same question when they observed that 7 out of 10 students in PMC classes are from IP schools.
The public may have the perception that students who go for tuition are weak academically or &#8216;kiasu&#8217; in nature. This is ironically not true. I do notice a shift in the parents and students’ mindset. In the past, most students tend to adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach. They seek extra help only when they are falling behind in school. This is very different from the students who opt for tuition now. Most students attend tuition classes to stretch time as learning will be more effective under a good teacher. They want to achieve more in the limited time and that’s why they want to have the option to choose their teacher.
Basically, all my students, regardless IP or non-IP are motivated. They adopt a proactive attitude in life that brings them to where they are today. They constantly seek to better themselves and this is the attitude that motivates them to attend tuition classes.
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I was not fortunate enough to have any tuition when I was a student. I worked very hard on my own, wrote my own notes, spent hours just to solve one challenging question. Thankfully, I managed to get a distinction without tuition. But with tuition, it would have been less time consuming and stressful for me. What took me 6 hours to learn on my own could have been completed in an hour under the guidance of a good tutor.
<h4>How do we choose the right tuition centre?</h4>
You will be surprised that not everyone is looking for the “best teacher”. There are some who look for proximity from home, convenience (home based tuition), class size, school fees affordability or good customer service. Everyone has different priorities.
The tuition market is not a transparent market at all. You do not go around trying different tuition centres in Singapore. Suppose you like carrot cake, you can go to a different carrot cake stall every week and write a blog to rank all the carrot cake in Singapore. But you cannot do it with tuition centres! This is not a trial and error game. If you choose a wrong tutor, it will waste your time and may lead you to think that you are just “not good” in the subject.
If I want to choose the best carrot cake stall in Singapore. I will go to the one with the longest queue. I will go to the one where the picky foodies will go to. This is because I think they will not make the wrong choice. 
But then when I do, I accept that I cannot complain when the queue is too long. Just like I will not complain if the class size of a popular tuition centre is big. 
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<h4>Popular tuition centre usually has big class size. Should I choose a 1 to 1 home tuition instead?</h4>
Firstly, a teacher well-known in his industry will not go over to your house to have a private lesson with you. Most, if not all will opt to offer help to more students at one time, without compromising on the quality of his lessons. The students will also be happy as quality lessons are made more cost effective as they get to share the cost with other students.
There are so many tuition centres newly set up in the past 3 to 5 years. Many hope to be super tutors.  Their class size will be small unless the tutor is exceptional and the tuition centre is established and reputable, Of course, they can use that as bragging rights that their class size is small and therefore can afford more attention per student.
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<img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60279" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/6-1.jpg" alt="physics cafe" width="700" height="525" srcset="https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/6-1.jpg 700w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/6-1-320x240.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /> Are you thinking of dividing the effectiveness of a lesson by the number of students in the class?
Are you thinking that if the class size is small (about 4 to 6 students), the student will have more opportunity to ask their own questions and the lessons will be customised to them?
Assume that I have 50 students in my class and that I know “the best way” to teach. Further assume that I know what you are going to ask, even before you ask. I think class size does not matter. Even if it matters, it is because it gives you an indicative idea on how “amazing the lesson is”. In fact, the more students in the class, the more engaging the lessons are.
<h4>How do you ensure the quality of lessons?</h4>
Our tutors are trained to present knowledge in the most interesting way within the shortest time possible.  Existing students in PMC will realize that there are video cameras at the front and back of the classroom. Weekly, my team and I will review the video clips scrutinizing even the smallest details. I have a stopwatch beside me to keep watch of every minute to ensure the lessons are paced appropriate.
I will even into the extent of zooming into details such as the tone and the expression of the tutors during the presentation, so that the lessons will be more memorable. It is my job to ensure that the tutors will &#8216;WOW&#8217; you every single lesson.  
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<h4><img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60281" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/8.jpg" alt="physics cafe" width="700" height="394" srcset="https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/8.jpg 700w, https://wp.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/8-320x180.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /> You started The Physics Café in 2009 after teaching in RJC for 6 years. How big is The Physics Café now?</h4>
Last year, we had a record breaking of 1000 secondary and JC students attending our Physics and Maths classes. This year (in 2018), we decided that we are ready to meet demands from the West and East of Singapore. We expanded to 3 outlets, conveniently located next to Beauty World, Novena and Paya Lebar MRT. Each of these centres are equipped with their own lecture theatres, in-house cafe, exclusive study rooms and digital library.
Will the quality of the tutors be affected? I will not be expanding if that the quality will be affected. The team of tutors is still largely the core team of tutors in the early Bishan, Marymount and Toa Payoh days. They are chauffeured between the centres to give them enough rest and yet maintaining the quality of our lessons, which is the signature of PMC.
In the upcoming June Holidays, we will have the <a href="https://thephysicscafe.com/classes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://thephysicscafe.com/classes/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1526628437789000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFKU7BD-iEgQ1VNqztWyHwrNijJjw">annual signature June Holiday workshop</a>, where our students from all 3 outlets  come together to revise all the chapters in the syllabus. The lessons will be efficient and effective, and they get free lunch and dinner on us. In 2017, the workshop was sold out to 1000 students and we are back again in 2018. We are only running that once a year and I recommended students who want to have a taste of our lesson to check out this opportunity.
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THE PHYSICS CAFÉ, FOUNDED BY EX-RJC LECTURER SINCE 2009.
As featured in The Straits Times, The New paper, The Smart Local, asiaone.com, Vulcan Post.
Find out more about the signature June Holidays Lunch Workshop in <a href="http://www.thephysicscafe.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Physics Cafe</a>.

Secrets revealed by ex-RJC Lecturer, founder of The Physics Cafe (An Exclusive Interview)

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<?xml encoding="UTF-8"><html><body>Comprehension and Composition: Preparing for the unexpected
It&rsquo;s a step into the unknown: there are no formulas to learn. There are no processes to memorise. There are no significant dates to recall. Every year 30,000 students sit for the &lsquo;O&rsquo; Level English Language exam and, unlike any other of their major subjects, they have no idea what the content of the paper will be.
Structurally it&rsquo;s clear: students know that 70% of the marks lie in comprehension and composition and that the better their English grade is, the more academic opportunities are available to them. For comprehension they know there is a visual text, a narrative text and a non-fiction text. For composition they know there is a situational writing question and continuous writing question. The rest is a mystery.
This often causes stress for you as the parent and for your child as he/she asks the perfectly understandable question: how can we prepare for the unexpected?
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How important is background knowledge?
Over the past two decades, research into how we read and write has shown that the biggest factor affecting comprehension and composition is how much we know about the topic we are reading or writing about.
In the comprehension paper, the question types that students struggle with most &ndash; inference, authorial intention and summary &ndash; are all based on their understanding of the passage.
Your Pok&eacute;mon Go obsessed child with a C5 average would likely be scoring an A1 in their comprehension paper if the text was about Pok&eacute;mon Go. A student with good background knowledge can open up a comprehension paper on any range of topics and quickly understand what the writer is talking about. In their composition paper they can easily pull out interesting and well developed ideas for any question they are asked. Unfortunately, Pok&eacute;mon Go is unlikely to be the sole topic of exams.
An encyclopaedic knowledge of all 151 Pok&eacute;mon may help your child &lsquo;catch &lsquo;em all&rsquo; but because of the huge variety of topics that the &lsquo;O&rsquo; Levels could include, this is not enough to succeed academically. For example, the 2015 &lsquo;O&rsquo; Level paper included the topics of food, geography, consumerism and technology. In 2014 it covered science, nature and pollution.
So, what background knowledge does the &lsquo;O&rsquo; Level exam require?
Consider a composition question from last year&rsquo;s &lsquo;O&rsquo; Level Paper 1, Section C: What, in your opinion are the advantages and disadvantages of having many things to choose from? 
In order for your child to produce the relevant, interesting and wide-ranging essay required for the top marks, they need to know something about the following topic areas:
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<li>Choice is a new issue in many countries &ndash; for most of human history the concept of choosing clothes, schools or even spouses was alien to us</li>
<li>Even now, not all countries / societies have the amount of choice that we do in Singapore e.g. developing countries in Africa or Asia</li>
<li>Some countries choose to restrict their citizen&rsquo;s choice based on economic / ideological reasons e.g. North Korea, Cuba</li>
<li>There are arguments and counterarguments for both of these systems, with no &lsquo;correct&rsquo; system</li>
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Without knowing this, students can only write about their own limited experience of choice &ndash; perhaps the difference between a hawker centre and a mall, which won&rsquo;t lead to failure but also won&rsquo;t bring in the higher grades.
How can your child do better in this vital exam?
1) The short term
In the short term, teens often possess a fair amount of background knowledge gained from the variety of subjects they study and their personal interests (sport, travel, Pok&eacute;mon Go!).
In the lead up to the exam, try drawing these strands together, for example, getting your child to make a timeline charting when scientific discoveries were made, historical events happened or works of literature were written. Or perhaps placing on a map the countries they have read about in social studies, English or geography. Research into cognitive processes suggests that by drawing these kinds of links between our knowledge, it becomes more meaningful and memorable.
2) The long term
Building up a general knowledge bank over time will give your child a huge advantage during the &lsquo;O&rsquo; Levels. Our curriculum at the British Council supports this by focusing on non-fiction texts filled with information and essay writing.
From Secondary 1, our students study a topic for five weeks and regularly review what they&rsquo;ve learned through quizzes and assessment tasks throughout the year. This leads to long term learning and retention: absolutely essential for those mid-year and end-of-year exams!
That doesn&rsquo;t mean that your child&rsquo;s passion for Pok&eacute;mon should be squashed. Research is clear that the more students read about a topic, whatever it&rsquo;s about, the better they do in school exams.
But in addition to this, your child needs to build a broad general knowledge to be able to quickly comprehend exam questions on a whole range of topics. Who knows, perhaps a well-chosen example of how Pok&eacute;mon Go has affected sedentary lifestyles in Singapore might make the difference between an A2 and A1!
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Article contributed by Robert Playfair, Head of Secondary Courses, British Council
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