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Announcement: O Levels Organic Chemistry Mastery Workshop - Early Bird Registration Starts!

sean — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:35:28 +0000

Hi students,

Do you want to learn how to score at least 20 more marks for your Chemistry exam which is less than 3 months away ? If your answer is yes, please read on.

Else, you may forward it to friends who want the marks. We will be conducting an upcoming Organic Chemistry Mastery Workshop 2009 that can help you to score at least 20 more marks in your O Level Chemistry exams regardless of how you fare for previous Chemistry topics.As a gift to my readers of SimpleChemConcepts.com, i would like to first invite you to join us at this workshop before we officially launch it to the public. The best part is, if you hurry, you can enjoy the special “subscriber” early bird price. (But hurry because the normal price will resume once we launch to public)

Q) Why 20 more marks some might asked?

Answer: This is because the weightage of Organic Chemistry in GCE ‘O’ Levels Chemistry Exams is very high. For 2008 papers, it is worth a total of 21 marks!

During the 3 days workshop, get ready to learn:

Comprehensive coverage of 100% fundamental concepts of the GCE ‘O’ Level Organic Chemistry syllabus through Associations, Analogies, Applications & Accelerated Learning Technologies^TM

The art of application of basic Organic Chemistry concepts to real examination questions through simple step-by-step approaches

The secrets to understand Organic Chemistry quickly and easily without rote learning or facts memorization

As seats are extremely limited, do not miss out this opportunity to learn how to score at least 20 more marks in your Chemistry exam.

>>Click HERE for Early Bird Registration for Organic Chemistry Mastery Workshop 2009<<

See you at the workshop!

To Your Academic Success in Chemistry
Sean Chua
Master Trainer & Author

PS: Workshop will be conducted locally in Singapore.

PPS: This workshop is suitable for both Pure Chemistry & Combined Science (Chemistry) students

PPPS: Registration will stop once seats are all taken up, without prior noticeRelated Articles:

What would happen when you Master your O Levels Organic Chemistry?

sean — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:29:52 +0000

What would happen to your O Level Chemistry Grade when you Master your Organic Chemistry quickly and effectively within 12 hours?

Be Back Here on 5th (Thank you for your patience) July 2009. We have something exciting to announce!Related Articles:

Successful Completion of June ‘O’ Level Chemistry Intensive Revision Programme

sean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:22:44 +0000

Hello everyone,

My sincere apology for missing in the month of June. =)

I was busy with coaching several groups of committed O Levels / IGCSSE / IB / IP students that wanted to improve their Chemistry Concepts (and thus their academic grades) in an intensive manner during the June School Holidays in Singapore. Phew! It’s finally over!

Topics that were discussed included the followings:

Atomic Structure & Chemical Bondings - Basic but Most Important Essential Concepts
Acids & Bases - relate to our everyday life actvities i.e. shampoo, coffee, rainwater, etc
Salts & Qualitative Analysis - Super Memory Techniques & Flow-Charts for effective learning and ease of memorisation
Periodic Table Trends & Metals - discussion on O Level Examination Application Questions
Rate of Reactions & Energy Changes - Applications questions in O Levels Chem Exam. No way you can score well just by memorising definitions
Redox & Electrolysis - a “4-Step System” taught to ensure students will always get the answer correctly with confidence
Mole Calculations - “See-Saw Method” plus other Systems taught to ensure students answer questions confidently & correctly

The above topics will cover about 70 - 80% of the syllabus for GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations.

This Intensive Revision Programme (in which ALL essential concepts were discussed for each topic) was physically tiring but mentally & emotionally fullfilling. The feeling was estatic each time when we finished one workshop (2 topics), when i see students having more interest in the topics and scoring better in the Post-Tests (as compared to their Pre-Tests). I am confident to say that the students leave the workshops with more confidence and desire to score the grades they truly deserved.

You can view the video below on selected photos that were taken:

You can check out the URL HERE.

If you have missed our June Intensive Revision Programme, you can be posted of our upcoming workshops by filling up your details HERE. In addition, we will also be conducting our annual ‘O’ Levels Organic Chemistry Mastery Workshop 2009 in late July. More information will be furnished within the week.

In the next 2 weeks, i will be blogging more on the misconceptions and common mistakes that i observed during this June Intensive Programme. Stay Tuned! =)Related Articles:

Early Bird Registration Extended! for O levels Chemistry & A/E-Math June Intensive Revision Programme

sean — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:20:30 +0000

O levels Chemistry & E-Math / A-Math June Intensive Revision Programme Early Bird Registration Extended!

We would like to thank all parents and students for the overwhelming response for our O level June Holidays Intensive Revision Programme. We hear you and understand that many schools have yet to give their students the holidays extra classes schedule. As such, we have decided to extend our early bird registration to 1st June 09, 11.59pm (Singapore time) so that more students can benefit and be prepared for their O levels this holidays.

Here’s the scope of programme for Chemistry:
(You may sign up on a workshop basis, example, you can choose C1 and C3)

C1.*ATOMIC STRUCTURE & BONDING
C2.*ACIDS, BASES
C3.*SALTS & QA
C4.PERIODIC TABLE & METALS
C5.RATE OF RXN & ENERGY CHANGES
C6.REDOX & ELECTROLYSIS
C7.*MOLE CONCEPTS & CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS

* Suitable for Sec 3 also. Please check with your child for confirmation.

Here’s the scope of programme for A-Math & E-Math:
[Conducted by Ai Ling Ong, Author of singaporeolevelmaths.com]
(You may sign up on a workshop basis, example, you can choose A2 and E3)

	A-MATH (SUBJ CODE: 4038)		E-MATH (SUBJ CODE: 4016)
A1	*LOGARITHMS & LINEAR LAW	E1	TRIGONOMETRY (E-MATH)
A2	TRIGONOMETRY (A-MATH)	E2	GRAPHS MASTERY (Inclusive of Quadratic Graphs, Distance, Speed Time Graphs, Graphs of Power Functions, Gradient of Curves)
A3	*QUADRATIC EQNS & APPLICATIONS	E3	VECTORS MASTERY
A4	DIFFERENTIATION & INTEGRATION	E4	STATISTICS & PROBABILITY(Inclusive of Cumulative frequency, box-whisker, stem-leaf, dot diagram, calculation of mean, mode, median, standard deviation, probability tree diagram)

To have the schedule of these workshops, click here.

Reigster early and enjoy $325 worth of bonuses + savings!
Act fast as some workshops are almost full!

To register, please call 9685 7675 or 9828 7357Related Articles:

Ten Years Series (TYS) will be available in July 2009

sean — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:40:47 +0000

Ten Years Series (TYS) will be available in July 2009, after missing in the major bookstores since January 2009 due to copyright issues.

You can read the newspaper article HERE.

For those that can’t wait till July to come, cos you want a copy of Ten Years Series (TYS) immediately, you can refer to my previous blogpost on where to get a 2nd Hand “older versions” Ten Years Series (TYS).

Hope you will find this blogpost useful to you. =)

PS: Do leave me a comment on your thoughts on this latest news. I would love to hear your views on it.Related Articles:

Common Questions on O level Chemistry & A/E-Math June Intensive Revision Programme Answered

sean — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:45:48 +0000

Hi Students / Parents / Follow Educators,

We thank you for the many email questions regarding our O level A/E-Math & Chemistry June Intensive Revision Programme.

In this video, we will personally answer the following commonly asked questions by students (Secondary 3 & 4 + IP + IB + IGCSE Programme) & parents:

Scope of programme
Benefits of attending our programme
Fees
Proven track record (on the effectiveness of our coaching)

If you can’t view this video, please go to the direct video link:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB-einkLHK4

Leave me a comment below or any other questions you have.

Together with Ai Ling, Ong from singaporeolevelmaths.com, we look forward in making a difference in your child’s academic success!Related Articles:

How To Get A Copy Of Ten Years Series (TYS) Questions / Books

sean — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:35:17 +0000

Where to find GCE O Levels Ten Years Series (TYS) Questions / Books?

If you have been searching for “older versions” of the Ten Years Series (TYS), you still have a way to get it. =)

Check out the 2nd-Hand Bookstores in Brass Basah or other “older independent bookstores” to get your copy of the Ten Years Series (TYS).

Hope this information helps in your quest for academic excellence for GCE O Levels Chemistry.Related Articles:

O Level Chemistry - Chemistry Jokes

sean — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:40:36 +0000

Most of local students should be done with their Mid-Year Examinations. Phew! It must be really stressful for you students during the last 2-3 weeks. Now it is time to relax a little bit, and celebrate any small success that comes your way.

(Image by DJ Bass)

Smile and laugh more NOW, and get ready to go into total focus revision mood during your June Holidays - which is the only time for you to revise and grasp the essential concepts in order to have a strong foundation (Workshops, Coaching, Training, Tutorial, Private Tutor, Tuition etc) to handle your Prelims and GCE O Levels Chemistry Examinations.

Let’s check out some all-time Chemistry Jokes:

Chemistry Joke 1:

During class, the chemistry professor was demonstrating the properties of various acids. “Now I’m going to drop this silver coin into this glass of acid. Will it dissolve?”

“No sir,” one student called out.

“No?” queried the professor. “Perhaps you can explain why the silver won’t dissolve in this particular acid.”

“Because if it would, you wouldn’t have dropped it in!”

PS: Indirectly linked to Metals & Reactivity Series

Chemistry Joke 2:

A female student wished to make some potassium hydroxide solution (aqueous)and decided to throw a large lump of potassium into a bucket of water. Her professor observed what she was about to do, out of the corner of his eye and hurried towards her, and after confirming this was what she was intending to do, asked her first to stir the water in the bucket for five minutes before adding the potassium. She was puzzled and ran after him to ask the purpose of this action.

‘It will give me time to get away’ said the professor.

PS: Related to the Group I Alkali Metals General Chemical Properties

Chemistry Joke 3:

Teacher: What is the formula for water?
Student: H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O
Teacher: That’s not what I taught you.
Student: But you said the formula for water was…H to O.

PS: Related to Chemical Formula

Until the next post, take care!Related Articles:

O Level Chemistry June Holidays Intensive Revision Programme

sean — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:40 +0000

I would like to say a big thank you for all of my local and international readers (Students,Parents, Educators) for following my Chemistry blog all these while. It is my joy to receive questions and compliments from my readers, suggesting I have helped them using my expertise in Chemistry some way or another.

This June Holiday 2009, I would like to invite all Singapore students (Secondary 3 and 4) to join me in our annual June Intensive Revision Programme. I would be personally coaching you on the following topics:

Atomic Structure & Bonding (Ionic, Covalent & Metallic)
Acids, Bases
Salts & Qualitative/Chemical Analysis
Periodic Table and Metals
Rate of Reactions & Energy Changes
Redox & Electrolysis
Mole Concepts & Chemical Calculations

For more registration details, click here

It will include

Comprehensive 100% coverage of each topics
Understand abstract concepts in an easy to relate manner
Learn and Apply strategies on real examination questions
Time management enforced during every workshop
Pre & Post review assessment for checking level of understanding

Schedule of O Level Chemistry June Intensive Revision Programme

(Click the image above to have a Clearer View)

This is the ‘last’ holidays for you to prepare for your GCE O Levels exams, less than 24 weeks (that’s 5 Months!) away!

If you are committed to do whatever it takes to score the results you want, register for this Intensive Programme and be part of my proven record of helping students to achieve a breakthrough in their Chemistry results in my last 12 years of coaching.

“Sean has made it possible for me to understand certain Chemistry Concepts much better. There are several fundamentals that he insists on me knowing it, that i initially thought of skipping. His analogies and ways of relating chemistry to everyday life is very apt and makes it easier for me to grasp the concepts. With a good grasp of the fundamental concepts, it was so much easier for me to tackle other tough chapters like Acids, Bases & Salts, Electrolysis, Mole Concepts and Chemical Analysis. Appreciate your help Sean! I would highly recommend Sean to you; especially you face problems in understanding those Chemistry Concepts, ‘cos he makes it so simple to relate to.”

Cheney Wong, St Andrew Sch, D7 to A1

For more registration details, click here. We will get back to you within 2 days.Related Articles:

O Levels Chemistry Tips Blog Marathon - Mole Calculations Q1

sean — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:29:42 +0000

Mole Calculations, or commonly known as “The MOLE” or “Mole Concepts” is regarded many of the GCE O Level Chemistry Students (as well as ICGSE and IB / IP Chemistry students) to be one of the most challenging and difficult chapter / topic.

Let’s check out a common O Level Chemistry-type question on Mole Calculations as well as the video solution on the thought process of solving it.

Question: Based on the topic “Mole Calculations”

12dm3 of polluted air is passed through limewater so that all the carbon dioxide is precipitated as calcium carbonate. The mass of calcium carbonate formed is 0.05g. What is the percentage by volume, of carbon dioxide in the air sample?

Now, before you look at the solution via the video below, i would strongly suggest that you attempt the question first to see if you have the correct answer.

And NOW, when you have the answer worked out, check if your solution is the same as mine.

Youtube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ba-t0QIFvA

PS: Similar type of questions will be discussed in the upcoming “June Intensive Revision Programme” in Singapore. Of course, i will cover 100% of the essential concepts on this topic. Check it out if you need help in this topic!

PPS: I would love to hear from you on this video question & solution on Mole Calculation. Drop me a comment at “Leave A Reply” directly below this blogpost.Related Articles: