The exams are over and the Nov/Dec holidays are round the corner. Have you any plans for your child this holidays? If you are reading this article, very likely you are sourcing for a good tutor and your child has gotten less than ideal grades for his science exams.

Firstly, I would like to congratulate you for being a very concerned parent who is trying to help your child achieve better grades. Getting good grades in science is more than just scoring As. It brings a host of other benefits:

1. It opens doors for your child: If your child is taking pure sciences, scoring As in “O” Levels will mean at least 1/3 of the battle won as two science subjects can contribute towards the 6 point aggregate system. You child can have the option of which JC or poly he/she wants to go.
2. The widest possible choice of careers: “A” levels science students with good grades can choose any course of study they want in the universities and this ultimately determine their careers. It will also open up scholarship opportunities.
3. Understanding yourself and the world around you: Our body functions, the nutrition our bodies need, the appliances and machines around us, the air we breath in are all science. With a good science background, you will be able to better care for your body and understand the environment around you.

Given the benefits of doing well in science, I love to help weak students improve and excel. Many students come to me either failing science or having D or C grades. The common comment from their parents is they do not have interest in science. I think that is a very natural reaction. How many people like things that are not their strength? Under my tutelage, I have seen these students transformed and blossomed into individuals with a keen interest in science. The key reason I believe for this metamorphosis is that they began to understand what they are studying and they start achieving. The achievements give them confidence and hope.

Hence, if your child is struggling with science, I strongly urge you to make full use of this holidays to help your child build a strong foundation in science by having tuition with the right tutor. Do not waste this golden opportunity.