As students enter Sec 3 and Sec 4, many begin to struggle with the increasing complexity of Biology topics. We focus on building understanding and confidence –Â empowering students to not just memorise, but master Biology.
Our dedicated biology teachers encourage healthy learning habits through logical and critical thinking, to foster a solid foundation in Biology.
If Teacher Val has a super power, it has to be the ability to make a complicated concept so simple and easy to understand. She just knows the best way either through videos, drawings or some home made experiments to help me understand the concepts in full!
⎻ Anna, Student
Students frequently struggle to retain Biology concepts taught in class. With a lack of understanding, it can be difficult to recall and apply their knowledge during exams. Our teaching style centers on developing true comprehension, empowering students to master key concepts.
We use simplified teaching methods to ensure your child can Understand, Evaluate, Reiterate, and Apply their knowledge. Our experienced biology tutors break down complex topics using visual guides and physical experiments for deeper understanding. We also focus on develop critical and logical thinking skills that enable students to answer questions confidently.
Crafting optimal answers that meet examiners’ expectations is a common challenge. At The Science of Studying, we break things down into simple, core components and train students to practice effective answering techniques. Our proven SoS Methodology ensures that students will have no problems tackling complex questions in Paper 2.
Students must be able to correctly apply their theoretical knowledge when facing exam questions that provide a unique scenario. Our SoS Methodology guides students on connecting complex concepts to real-life scenarios, allowing them to navigate a broader range of questions.
Our dedicated team of passionate educators, curriculum specialists, and support staff work together to deliver a smarter, more effective way to learn secondary school science. Our teachers bring a wealth of science knowledge and genuine care for students as we aim to be one the best biology tuition centres in Singapore. Our teachers ensure our online science tuition classes are fun, effective and engaging.Â
Teacher Val started her private tutoring journey as a 1 on 1 tutor in 2010. After graduating from NTU with a degree in Biological Sciences (Honours), she was sought after and taught in multiple industry-leading enrichment centres and private schools for 12 years. Her commitment and high-quality teaching style have helped more than over 800 students with a 90% distinction rate.Â
Teacher Farhanah graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons), She is a Research scholar, and has been teaching since 2020. With her insightful analysis of the ‘O’ level syllabus she is able to identify student’s weakness pertaining to the exams and create exercises to correct the problems for students effectively.Â
Our online biology tuition programme is designed to give students a strong grasp of key Biology concepts, sharpen their answering techniques, and build the confidence they need for their Secondary School Biology O-Level exams.
There’s a science to learning effectively, especially when it comes to Biology. That’s why we use the SOS system™: a structured, proven approach that helps students break down complex topics, build deep understanding, and excel in their exams.
Our notes and classes cover all key Biology topics including:
Before results in Prelim: C5
O Levels: A2
I really recommend Ms Val if you need help with pure biology. She has MANY reliable and easy to understand notes along with study material that help build and further develop proficiency is pure biology. Her homework helpline is also really good. If you want to score well, print mock papers, do snd then send to her.
Teacher Valerie conveys knowledge to us with ease and ensures that we are able to recall biological concepts at our fingertips. She has helped me move from a C5 to an A1 in a matter of weeks with her patience, teaching methods and effort to mark the work I have done internally and externally, helping to bring my worst science to surprisingly my best in the O levels.
Teacher valerie is a very kind and patient teacher. 100% recommend, brought me from a fail to a1
Teacher Val is a really excellent biology teacher!! 🙂 I was able to jump from a B4 to A2 for pure biology o-levels in 2023. Whenever I had any burning questions, she would answer me via whatsapp almost immediately so that I will be left with no confusion of major concepts like cell division - meiosis and mitosis and be able to understand better!! She would mark our practice papers and give us feedback on how to improve our answers by telling us which keywords we missed out and how to avoid common misconceptions. She will go through questions with us in class and let us know what the questions expect of us and how to answer them properly without giving any extra and unnecessary information.
Teacher Val is a gem to have as a teacher for Bio/chem. I’m a student of Teacher Val’s biology class and i just joined halfway into the class. She made me feel extremely welcomed into her class and she has a very kind and polite tone when speaking. I really love Teacher Val being my teacher as one of the BEST THING is that she is EXTREMELY PATIENT with us. She’s has a very pleasant demeanour and a pleasant disposition. She’s really an excellent teacher. She guided me to get A2 for O level Biology.
Teacher Valerie (Bio) and Wee leng (chemistry) taught my girl in both subjects. They are very committed in their teaching and guided her closely. She has gotten B3 for her O levels in both subjects when she struggled with passing from sec 3. Before the O levels, they are also committed to giving extra classes to ensure the students are ready. Thumbs up for their commitment and effort! Thanks for coaching Jolie!
If Teacher Val has a super power, it has to be the ability to make a complicated concept so simple and easy to understand. She just knows the best way either though videos, drawings or some home made experiments to help me understand the concepts in full!
My girl was feeling dejected after consistently struggling with her sciences for a long period of time. Meeting Teacher Val did her a world of good. Her lessons restored Ada's confidence both in school that permeated to other parts of her life.
Experience a smarter way to study science with The Science of Studying. Join our proven program and see real improvements in understanding, confidence, and results. Book a free trial lesson and start the journey today.
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If you miss a lesson, you can attend a make-up class within the same weekend (E.g. – If you miss lessons on Friday, make-up on Saturday).
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We can accept up to 20+ students per class in our online lessons.
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All our classes are specially curated and designed according to the GCE ‘O’ level syllabus. Hence, students in the IB or IP programmes may discover that the topics do not perfectly align with their curriculum.
However, you will still be able to learn relevant science concepts, and effective answering techniques for preparations. We also provide comprehensive resources to help your child achieve academic excellence.
All our teachers are exceptionally qualified to teach the GCE ‘O’ level syllabus and graduated from prestigious local universities with valuable research experience. Their expertise allows them to teach specific exam-focused answering strategies and offer deeper conceptual insights.
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