To decrease the number of mugging hours:1.do consider tuition for some subjects you have
difficult grasping.2.Come prepared for tuition/classes(if you read
ahead,a greater likelihood that you are able to learn faster
than your peers.)3.Understand concepts,don't memorise topics and
vomit out in exams.
I would like to add that the focus on different question types
plays an important role in scoring as well as minimizing your
revision hours.
For example, there are 2 main question types in the topic of
Motion in a circle, of which one of them could be split into two
types of questions, for a total of 3 question types.
Such training and practice is rather established for maths in
Singapore. But based on my observations for O and A Level Physics,
I realise it isn't as established. Other subjects I'm not so
sure.
Only a really experienced educator would be able to list out the
different question types and teach the strategies required for each
question type. So if a reader wants to look for a tutor, do
consider the experience of the tutor. Ask them how they intend to
teach you or your child based on the different question types.
Maybe could even ask to list some.
