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Some secrets in doing well for Chemistry

What are the secrets to doing well in Chemistry? Do you find yourself lost even after countless practices and spending many hours going through school notes but still get back an unsatisfactory paper score? Here are some secrets to doing well in Chemistry. Secure a strong foundation in concepts: Very much like other core sciences,…...

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We are so happy to announce Little Bean X Seb Academy Stickers are now available for download! Share the joy with your friends and loved ones today!...

The Tianjin Explosion: the chemistry behind it.

Tianjin Explosion. What exactly happened? Topic: O level sec 3 Mole Concept  On 12th August 2015, one of the deadliest explosions (actually, 2), happened in Tianjin, China. The two blasts measuring the equivalent of 3 and 21 tons of TNT, respectively. The second, larger blast was so powerful that it caused a magnitude 2.9 earthquake…...

Of Wines and Kimchi: The Art of Chemistry in Fermentation

Fermentation is the chemical process in which molecules of glucose are broken down anaerobically in the presence of microorganisms like yeast and Lactobacillus. This process is used to bring about desirable changes in food and beverages. it is performed by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen for the formation of energy from carbohydrates as a…...

2020 Results

100% A for all RI/RGS/HCI/NYGH cohort for Chemistry 2020 Sec 4 RI GPA for Chemistry: 3.86/4.0 2020 Sec 4 RGS GPA for Chemistry: 3.94/4.0 2020 Sec 4 NYGH/HCI MSG for Chemistry: 1.26/1.00 2020 O level Results for Chemistry : 96.6% A/B 2020 Sec 3 HCI class for Chemistry : 1.00/1.00 2020 Sec 3 class average for Chemistry:…...

Redox and Oxidation Numbers

  We use the concept of oxidation numbers to help us analyse Redox Chemistry at the O Levels and A Levels.  The oxidation number for a species is not the same as ionic charge; the numbers are assigned to species within covalent compounds, and ionic compounds. Oxidation numbers are given Roman Numerals (or regular numbers…...

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Singapore Youth Mental Health Issues Due To Covid-19

50% struggled: Singapore youth mental health issues Highlight due to Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic had an enormous psychosocial impact on the mental well-being of Singaporeans young and old alike, leading to increased usage of mental health services to remedy anxiety, and other youth mental issues such as depression, existential crises and anxieties. Singapore Covid-19 Mental…...
Time planning for O level Chemistry Examinations

Time planning for the O-level Chemistry Examination

Great time management is key to giving a great exam. In the case of the O-Level Chemistry Examination, the rule is no different. You have to manage your time well during the days preparing for the exam and of course, during the exam itself. In this post, we have prepared a guide to help you…...
How to Revise Effectively for the O

How to Revise Effectively for the O-Level Chemistry Exam

The O-Level Chemistry Exam can seem a little intimidating at first. But, with the right style of study and revision, thousands and millions of candidates excel in the paper every single year. If you’re wondering how they achieve that dream score, well then, you’ve come to the right place. Revising for the exam effectively is…...
6 Answering Tips to Excel At O

6 Answering Tips to Excel At O-Level Chemistry

There are in general three types of students in our beloved little world. First, is the type that study greatly: these students’ study anything and everything, memorize material to the tiniest full stop, and sink in a unending flood of notes. The second type for better or worse, studies nothing at all. In order to…...
Gearing Up For O Levels - Chemistry Tuition

Gearing Up For O Levels

We understand how it is like as a parent worrying about your child's wellbeing and progress. At Seb Academy Chemistry Tuition Centre,  we are in it with you. Here are some tips to share with you how we can prepare better for the o levels together with you and your child. Coordinate With Teachers Follow…...

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singapore youth mental health issues

Singapore Youth Mental Health Issues Due To Covid-19

50% struggled: Singapore youth mental health issues Highlight due to Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic had an enormous psychosocial impact on the mental well-being of Singaporeans young and old alike, leading to increased usage of mental health services to remedy anxiety, and other youth mental issues such as depression, existential crises and anxieties. Singapore Covid-19 Mental…...
Time planning for O level Chemistry Examinations

Time planning for the O-level Chemistry Examination

Great time management is key to giving a great exam. In the case of the O-Level Chemistry Examination, the rule is no different. You have to manage your time well during the days preparing for the exam and of course, during the exam itself. In this post, we have prepared a guide to help you…...
How to Revise Effectively for the O

How to Revise Effectively for the O-Level Chemistry Exam

The O-Level Chemistry Exam can seem a little intimidating at first. But, with the right style of study and revision, thousands and millions of candidates excel in the paper every single year. If you’re wondering how they achieve that dream score, well then, you’ve come to the right place. Revising for the exam effectively is…...
6 Answering Tips to Excel At O

6 Answering Tips to Excel At O-Level Chemistry

There are in general three types of students in our beloved little world. First, is the type that study greatly: these students’ study anything and everything, memorize material to the tiniest full stop, and sink in a unending flood of notes. The second type for better or worse, studies nothing at all. In order to…...
Gearing Up For O Levels - Chemistry Tuition

Gearing Up For O Levels

We understand how it is like as a parent worrying about your child's wellbeing and progress. At Seb Academy Chemistry Tuition Centre,  we are in it with you. Here are some tips to share with you how we can prepare better for the o levels together with you and your child. Coordinate With Teachers Follow…...

Past Year Results 

How did I improve my GPA from 1.6 to 4.0

"How did I improve my GPA from 1.6 to 4.0" Article written by Deborah Chai from Raffles Girls’ Secondary School, graduate of 2020 The year 2019 was a particularly tough academic year for me, particularly for my Chemistry grades. In Year 1 and 2, combined Science was taught, with the three different aspects, (Chemistry, Biology,…...
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Case Study: 2020 Class GPA improved from 3.18 to 3.94! How did we do it?

GPA improved? How much? How did y'all do it? The Class GPA average for one of my Chemistry classes from 3.05 to 3.93. This was a class from one of the schools in Singapore. How did we do it? Today, I am going to celebrate our success and share some nuggets of our secret with…...

2020 Results

100% A for all RI/RGS/HCI/NYGH cohort for Chemistry 2020 Sec 4 RI GPA for Chemistry: 3.86/4.0 2020 Sec 4 RGS GPA for Chemistry: 3.94/4.0 2020 Sec 4 NYGH/HCI MSG for Chemistry: 1.26/1.00 2020 O level Results for Chemistry : 96.6% A/B 2020 Sec 3 HCI class for Chemistry : 1.00/1.00 2020 Sec 3 class average for Chemistry:…...

2021 Cut Off points

Congratulations to those who got your As, and for those who did not do as well as you would have thought, remember that this is not the end of your academic endeavour. Always strive for improvement in everything you do, and we wish you all the best. Cheers! The Cut-off Points for 2021 are as…...

2019 Seb Academy Raffles results

2019 Seb Academy Raffles Results for Sec 4 Raffles students: GPA 3.9/4.0 an improvement of 0.1 from 2018! 2018 Seb Academy Raffles Results for Sec 4 Raffles students: GPA 3.8/4.0   students from 2019 Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls' Secondary School cohort...