If your child is not good at Maths and is
sitting for PSLE this coming year in Singapore, it is good to prepare earlier
and start sourcing for Maths tuition. We all know the importance of PSLE, but
also we may want to know a little more about our child’s strengths and
weaknesses, especially when it comes to learning methods. Some children learn
better when they do their part of the homework and difficult questions before
consulting tuition teachers, while others need a hands on walk through from the
tutor during the tuition session. If you do not yet know which works better for
your child, perhaps it might help to do some small try-outs and that will be
very effective for your child’s absorption.
When it comes to Maths tuition in Singapore,
it is a SGD $1.1 billion market. Hence you will be
spoilt for choices which to choose and what to go for, assuming you have a very
high budget. However, not all expensive tuition means its most effective for
your child. In this post, we have helped you put together 10 of the PSLE Maths
tuition options available in Singapore, ranked in the first 2 pages of Google,
so you do not have to scroll many pages of Google when you search for this.
PSLEMath Learning Centre
About:
They describe themselves as a team of former
school teachers and PSLE markers and the strength of PSLEMath's
programme lies in their systematic method of classifying complex
heuristic problem sums to make learning, understanding, and revision simple and
efficient.
They organise Mathematics questions first by
topics and by concepts. They structure their workbooks in this manner to
provide sufficient practice for children to apply their learning. Touting that
their students grow in confidence with the completion of every lesson,
nurturing them into independent learners and bringing out the best in every
child.
Website:
Seems latest update is 2017 based on the
copyright date.
Accessibility:
HQ:
1 Marine Parade Central, #11-04 Singapore 449408
Total of 7 branches can be found here.
Price:
Couldn’t be easily found, as of 29 Nov 2019,
you would have to sign up for a free trial or contact them to get a quote.
Testimonials:
To read more it could be found here.
Our take:
Website update: 6/10
Accessibility: 7/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 5/10
From the testimonials, no students has
finished PSLE with flying colours yet, despite centre’s name is PSLEMaths. Pricing
transparency wise no charts, must give details to do free trial, which many
parents may not like to enter a trial without knowing the end price. With 7
locations spread in Singapore, its a 7 out of 10, as many other areas are still
not covered. The website isnt updated with P6 testimonials and also seems to be
updated only in 2017, hence doesnt give a good or professional impression to
visitors.
The Educationist
About:
They started since 2004, and has claimed to
have developed Singapore's ONLY D to A PSLE Maths Tuition System, helping D
students score A in PSLE Maths exams. Claiming to be top Singapore's PSLE Maths
Tutor, they also claim to have produced hundreds of D TO A success stories.
Apparently it takes just 3 months learning
with them to achieve A in PSLE Maths. They claim to have a 100% success record
helping P6 students since 2004, even with only 1 month of preparation left
after the students fail their SA2 Final Year Exam, they can bring students to
Express stream.
Website:
Seems to be left alone or not updated from
2004, as the website alignment on browser is poorly done, making it hard for
readers to retrieve information and navigation.
Accessibility:
Not found on website - have to contact for
trial for more info.
Price:
Not stated, as of 29 Nov 2019, you would have
to sign up for a free trial or contact them to get a quote.
Testimonials:
To read more it could be found here,
with many overwhelming photos.
Here’s a video but with context of doing well
in O levels from F9 to A1 in Chemistry (not in Maths) https://youtu.be/TBY8pWD6egI
Our take:
Website update: 1/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 7/10
From the testimonials, there are many photos
but the website isnt well structured so the photos are not easy to view.
Location and pricing, both crucial factors are unknown. Could be out of reach
for more parents. The website isnt updated, doesnt give a good or professional
impression to visitors.
Bright Maths
About:
Not much information about them on their website,
except 4 teachers who are listed with some background information. With 1
teaching PSLE crash course and 3 others in O and A levels.
Website:
Talks about PSLE 2018 while PSLE 2019 already
passed, not sure if they have stopped business already or have missed out on
updating their website.
Accessibility:
2 Locations Tampines
and Novena
Price:
Price is transparent on their website, for crash course and normal course.
Testimonials:
Screenshots of whatsapp photos largely touting
O level passes - see more here.
Our take:
Website update: 6/10
Accessibility: 2/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 8/10
Only 1 page showing PSLE rates, where other
pages largely cater to O and A levels with such options and fees available.
Testimonials seems to be real with photos and even cakes in them. Pricing is
transparent which is good for PSLE, only O and A levels. Only 2 locations in
Singapore, not for everyone willing to travel far.
Maths Accelerator Centre
About:
Run by an educator with more than 15 years of
teaching experience and have helped countless students achieve success in Maths.
He was also an ex-HOD for ICT, instrumental in integrating technology that
enhances the learning of Mathematics, an ex-MOE HQ officer, responsible for
helping schools develop technology-enriched curriculum that caters to learners'
needs and a conference speaker at various local and regional education
conferences where he shares insights on how to enhance students' learning
experience.
Website:
Talks about PSLE 2016 students achievements
while PSLE 2019 already passed, not sure if they have stopped business already
or have missed out on updating their website. But there is schedule for 2020.
Accessibility:
1 location in East - Parkway
Centre
Price:
Price is not transparent on their website,
for trial lesson enquiry only.
Testimonials:
Photos with students with certs given from the
centre, not proof from PSLE certs - see more here.
He shot a video
to share about students struggle with Maths
Our take:
Website update: 6/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 6/10
Only 1 page showing 2020 schedule classes,
where other information is dated in 2016, even website copyright. No
testimonials from students or parents.. Pricing is non-transparent which likely
heightens fear to parents if it is still affordable to consider. Only 1
location in Singapore, not for everyone willing to travel far to the East.
88 Tuition
About:
88tuition model is through providing Singapore
students with video-based learning materials.
They describe their service as an opportunity
for children and parents to bond while engaging in a valuable learning
activity. It also claims to provide the complete curriculum at your fingertips
for those moments when you need some help at short notice.
Website:
Copyright 2018 still not updated to 2019,
although the interface and appearance is up-to-date.
Accessibility:
No physical lessons but all online courses.
Price:
Price is transparent on their website.
Testimonials:
No obvious testimonials found - could be due
to its new model, not many students may have tried it yet perhaps.
Our take:
Website update: 8/10
Accessibility: 10/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 1/10
Only copyright is still in 2018, other pages
seems to be updated. Fully online courses/videos to watch and self learn hence
accessible to every in Singapore. But the downside is if you have questions,
the asking tutor option doesnt seem to be available. Price is transparent per
level on website. No testimonials, not sure if students and parents have tried
it before. May be affordable compared to hiring tutors but not sure on
effectiveness due to lack of testimonials.
Learning out of the box
About:
Learning
Out Of The Box is a primary math learning centre and book publisher
and they claim to specialise in making problem sums easier for students to
learn and parents to teach. Their goal is to make your child’s PSLE Math exam
preparation less stressful, more enjoyable and much more effective by helping
them score the biggest chunk of marks when they master problem sums.
Website:
Is up to date with 2020 classes.
Accessibility:
1 Location
in Ang Mo Kio.
Price:
Price is not transparent on their website. You have to go through their Math
Assessment Program.
Testimonials:
They have more than 87 testimonials and many screenshots with some videos.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 9/10
Website is updated. Only 1 location in Ang Mo
Kio. Price is not transparent on website, some parents may think its not cheap.
You have to register or speak to someone on the phone by giving out your
details. Plenty of testimonials, with one video and many screenshots. May be
effective but not affordable.
Math Prodigies
About:
Their approach is to develop and empower your
children to succeed in Math and in life. They have a Holistic Math Mastery™
Approach which they claim that its proven to give students the problem-solving
skills needed to excel in Math and confidence.
Website:
Is up to date with 2020 classes.
Accessibility:
1 Location
in Kembangan.
Price:
Price is not openly stated on their website.
But a free 2 hour class is worth $50 to $70.
Testimonials:
They have quite some testimonials
and many videos
.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 6/10
Testimonials: 10/10
Website is updated. Only 1 location in
Kembangan. Price is not shown obviously, but worth 2 hours free trial gave it
away on website. Plenty of testimonials, with several videos and many
screenshots with proof. May be effective and affordable, if you are willing to
travel or in that vicinity.
EduFront
About:
Edufront Learning Centre is founded in 2012 by
husband and wife team, Mr. Yang Iskandar and Cikgu Hayati Abdullah, both NUS
graduates, NIE-qualified, former MOE teachers from top schools. Mr. Yang was
former Head of Department for Information and Technology at Maris Stella High
(Primary) School while Cikgu Hayati Abdullah was a former Malay Language/Higher
Malay teacher and subject Coordinator at Cedar Girls and Damai Secondary
School.
Website:
Is up to date with 2020 classes.
Accessibility:
4 Locations can be found here.
Price:
Price is not openly stated on their website.
Siblings discounts are stated. But as usual free trial class offered or to
speak to their consultants whose job is to convince parents, the value of their
service - hence may not be so affordable to many.
Testimonials:
They have quite some testimonials
and one video.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 4/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 9/10
Website is updated. Only 4 locations in
Singapore. Price is not shown obviously on website. Plenty of testimonials,
with several videos and many screenshots with proof. May be effective, but not
sure about affordability.
Master Maths Education Centre
About:
This centre is started by an underperformer, Irfan
Musthapa, the Head Coach and Founder at MasterMaths Education Centre. He
eventually found a method and did well in his studies.
Website:
Not quite dated, but inundated with many
evidence of his journey and other testimonials.
Accessibility:
1 Location, near Little India MRT can be found
here.
Price:
Not quite transparent with two options either
a free trial or a $47 package where you get some consultation and
lesson.
Testimonials:
They have quite some testimonials and
videos.
Our take:
Website update: 7/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 4/10
Testimonials: 9/10
Website has no dates for 2020 classes. Only 1
location in Singapore. Price is not shown obviously on website. Plenty of
testimonials, with several videos and many screenshots with proof. May be
effective, but not sure about affordability.
iMath
About:
iMath is an online learning community focused
on Mathematics, committed to providing on-demand help at low cost and at your
convenience. Founder, Liu Yueh Mei, is an experienced educator, teacher trainer
and coach in mathematics education, curriculum studies, pedagogy and assessment.
She has trained numerous teachers in Singapore and internationally including
Asia, Chile, Middle East, Australia, South America and the USA.
Website:
Updated especially in their blog
section.
Accessibility:
Online at all locations.
Price:
Starting from $15 per 30 min consultation with
tutors.
Testimonials:
There are some testimonials
from students detailing what they like about it.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 10/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 9/10
Website is kept updated, especially with the
blog section. One can be in any location in Singapore to utilize iMath. Price
is transparent on website. Several testimonials. More meant for quick fast
consultations at your convenience, with affordability in mind. Effective with
ex MOE teachers.
To sum up, if you are finding PSLE Maths
tuition options in Singapore for your child, firstly understand what type of
help your child needs. It could be simple needs for consultation with difficult
questions. If your child needs a lot of supervision physically then perhaps a
physical tutor may be needed, but if your child only needs explanation and
would like to save time and cost on traveling, may be worth checking out iMath.sg to
use the tuition on demand, with no commitment and low fees.
