09 Oct 7 Ways Our Nov/Dec Crash Courses Boost Exam Preparedness In Maths & Science
Every year when the school term ends, we see the same pattern. Some children use the holiday to rest completely, while others keep their learning momentum alive.
From our experience at Miracle Learning Centre, the students who step into January with increased confidence are almost always the ones who have had a structured headstart.
This is why we run our Nov/Dec crash course. They are not extra lessons for the sake of keeping busy. They are carefully designed holiday sessions that give Primary 5 and 6 students in Singapore the early push they need before the new academic year.
Let’s explain the strategic reasons behind conducting holiday classes.
1. Focus On Problem Areas in Maths
The P6 maths crash course (24–27 Nov, 10am–2pm) is centred on the topics that consistently challenge pupils:
- Challenging problem sums
- Composite figures
- Identical proportion
- Number patterns and tricks
- Percentage 1 & 2
The P5 crash course in mathematics (1–4 Dec) prepares students for upper primary by tackling:
- Ratio
- Excess and shortage
- Identical start and end
- Identical total
- Model drawing
- Number patterns
- Problem-solving tricks
2. Strengthen Science Through Hands-On Learning
Our P6 science crash course (1–4 Dec) is exam-driven, covering adaptation, energy, forces, reproduction, effects of heat, and life cycles. We also place strong emphasis on PSLE science tuition skills such as open-ended question answering and experiments.
The P5 science course (24–27 Nov) includes:
- Circulatory and respiratory systems
- Electricity
- Light, Heat and Water Cycles
- Diversity of living things
The students get to explore these topics with guided experiments, which helps retain concepts effectively.
3. Align With MOE And PSLE Requirements
We design our courses to follow the MOE curriculum closely. For Primary 6, the emphasis is on PSLE readiness with targeted problem sums and structured science answers. For Primary 5, the focus is foundation strengthening so that pupils do not fall behind when the pace quickens.
4. Teach Answering Techniques That Win Marks
In both maths and science, the difference between knowing the answer and scoring well often comes down to how pupils express themselves. Many children lose marks even when they understand the concept.
Our tutors guide students through:
- Science answering strategies for OEQs, helping them phrase answers the way examiners expect.
- Step-by-step approaches to solving complex maths problems, reducing careless mistakes and panic.
This emphasis on technique is what parents tell us makes Miracle Learning Centre one of the best science tuition providers in Singapore.
5. Provide Structure To The Holidays
Unstructured holidays often lead to late nights, late mornings, and very little revision. While rest is important, a complete break from learning makes the return to school much harder.
Each course at our holiday classes runs for four consecutive days, 10am–2pm, with lunch included. This fixed routine keeps pupils focused without overloading them. Parents value that the course is compact and leaves space for family activities during the break.
6. Balance Between P5 and P6 Needs
We never mix Primary 5 and 6 students together. Each group has distinct requirements, and our content reflects that.
- Primary 6 courses are about exam readiness. Students practise the exact types of maths problem sums and science application questions that appear in PSLE papers. They also rehearse under timed conditions so they are better prepared for the pressure of exams.
- Primary 5 courses are about strengthening foundations. We focus on ratio, number patterns, and core science systems like the circulatory and respiratory. By reinforcing these now, students step into upper primary with confidence rather than confusion.
This separation ensures that every level gets what it needs. Primary 6 students gain the skills to face PSLE, while Primary 5 students secure the basics for the year ahead.
7. Offer Clear Value for Families
At $550 per subject (16 hours plus meals), the courses work out to about $34 per hour. For small-group our maths tuition and combined science tuition that include experiments and exam strategies, families find strong value in both learning quality and convenience.
Approach 2026 With Unmatched Confidence
We have run these holiday classes year after year, and we see the same outcome. The students return to class in January, sounding more confident, more fluent with concepts, and less anxious. Even parents tell us it is the best way to use the long break.
Enrol your child in Miracle Learning Centre’s Nov/Dec 2025 crash courses today and let us prepare them for a smoother 2026.
You can contact us directly to get a detailed overview of these holiday classes.