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Exams are terrible, be it good or bad. They always create this stress and tension related to studies. After exams, every student deserves a break from all the studying. One needs a rest from the…

Do your tummy always ache before stepping into the exam hall? Stress and nervousness, especially, seem to go hand in hand with academic exams. While some stress and a “slight case of nerves” will likely…

Remember when you misread what’s being asked and simply answer it in the wrong way during a test? Or when you were sitting in that test and wondering why you finished a good 10 minutes…

It’s that time of the year when both students and parents start to feel the heat of exam pressure. It’s just a two-week period in a student’s life, but it’s a time that can create a…

The brain is the most amazing human organ and essentially controls everything in our bodies, from the processing of information to our movements and to the regulation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in our bodies.…

Exam stress is one of the most common problems faced by students in recent times, especially during the preparation period for an exam. This could be due to a past experience of failure, coupled with…

Ah, exams. The cause of many sleepless nights for both parents and students. But for certain, both parties would like to do well, and ace the exams. However, although the onus is upon the child…

Rarely has any person ever found studying to be enjoyable, but few dispute its importance. Yet, no matter how important something is, no one can do it for long without their minds just losing focus,…

Here comes that time of the year once again. The time for us to honour the lord of the household, our fathers. In a patriarchal society handed down to us from generations past, it's definitely not easy…

Yay, the holidays are finally here! Suddenly you have a lot of free time on your hands. Well, instead of squandering it all away on sleeping and playing video games, let Making Sense teach you how…

Transitioning into a new school term, which thus signals the end of the holidays, is usually a tough period for a teen. There's a lot of dread and excitement conflicting within the teen, especially in…

Go for a walk! Smell the roses! Take a dip in the pool! Leap off a flying fox! Go for a kayaking session if she’s up for it. There’s a massive array of exciting activities…

Feeling bored this June holiday? Want to take a break from the grind and learn something that’ll help you develop your mind? We’ve got a few suggestions that might just give your brains a boost!…

Could the reason behind your child’s less-than-sterling academic performance due to their refusal or inability to study at home? Before you chalk up this phenomenon to laziness, it’s important to examine several reasons which might…

All parents want their children to eat healthily, but the demands of work or housekeeping often get in the way of being able to prepare nutritious meals for your children before school or during their…

The teenage years are a tumultuous time for many. It's not easy growing up, and your daughter might be feeling down as a result of the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. Given our…

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a recent study in 2017 showed that Singaporean students experience high levels of anxiety compared to their peers in other countries. This might be a result…

Dating is hard. Relationships always take work, and it’s hard enough to manage the stresses and responsibilities of being a student without worrying about if you’re doing a decent job as a boyfriend/girlfriend. But it’s…

Chemistry; the study of the very building blocks of the universe around us. It’s a complex, fascinating subject, but one we tend to fail to appreciate if we tend to fail our exams. Instead, let’s…

While we all acknowledge that parenting is never a walk in the park, the actual storm comes when your child enters his/her adolescent years. During this period, many parents find it challenging to communicate with…

Chinese New Year is around the corner, and while the older generations busy themselves with festive preparations, you sense the lack of enthusiasm among the younger generations at home. When asked what they look forward to during…

If you thought your children survived the trying times of O' Levels and finally earned themselves a smooth and breezy 2 years in JC, you're in for a big surprise. JC is a totally different…

Stuck in a space filled with talkers, sneezers, or traffic, and yet dying to get work done? Arm yourself with a set of headphones and press play to drown out all that ambient noise so…

When is the best time to study? This is a question which has no definite answer. It is one of those endless debates amongst students; to study in the morning or to study in the…

No matter how prepared you are for an exam, you may not be able to help being anxious - butterflies in your stomach, and the awful feeling of blanking out right before you enter the…

Exam season is coming. Every Singaporean child knows what that means - overcrowded libraries, a bed that looks extra inviting all of a sudden, and distractions a plenty in the home. If you feel like…

1. You think there's still plenty of time via GIPHY Aka the false security stage. If only my future time-traveling self came to warn me of the repercussions of my slacking off at this stage...…

Have you ever attended a group study session, and returned home afterwards thinking, "Eh, I could have made better use of my time..." We feel you. It can be frustrating, especially when nearing the exam…

Before you start fretting about the sheer amount of academic content to memorise for school, know that your mind can be primed to tackle new information and to absorb information more easily than ever. Optimise your…

More and more parents are willing to financially reward their children for positive results in the class room. But is this a smart move? Or will your efforts prove counterproductive, serving instead to harm your child's…

We are all guilty of procrastination sometimes. If you can't seem to find yourself motivated because of several reasons, take a deep breath and try to motivate yourself with these simple yet effective tips: 1.…

It's a well-known fact that Singapore's education system can be insanely brutal. The intensity and pace of study leaves even the most well-meaning and dedicated of students winded. One may find himself struggling to cope with…

Unable to grasp complicated concepts? Struggling to catch up with the rest of the students and the teacher's fast pace of teaching? Troubled by the magnitude of content to cover? via GIPHY If you need help…

Being a student is stressful and hard. Ask anyone, and they will probably tell you the same thing. From attending classes, to studying for exams, to passing that certain subject that you can never understand…

A father is someone who stands beside you so that you never fall, a man who puts your needs before his. He is the man who wants the best for you, both emotionally and physically.…

In a study done by a testing group in the US, students who struggle early rarely catch up. Even at high-performing, wealthy high schools, students who have fallen far behind academically in 4th and 8th grade…

  Only a few handful of students go to school with a great desire to learn. For the rest of the majority, they attend school on a daily basis because that is simply what they…

"They grow up way too fast!" It will seem as if it was just yesterday when you woke up at 3:00 AM to change their diapers. But time flies, and they are now buried deep…

Educational systems around the world are retooling and constantly evolving for the global innovation age. The increase in expectations and demands for higher quality of education has resulted in a new rising trend - the…

According to a Straits Time article in 2014, there were about 850 registered tuition centres and enrichment centres in Singapore. With so many tuition centres to choose from, parents are faced with a daunting decision:…

For parents, watching your teenager fall in love can be terrifying. Especially when you need them to focus on their studies. However, this is a normal development phase of the teen years, and as parents,…

Late in the middle of the night, you see your child buried in a pile of notes and tutorials, and you wonder whether there is anything you can do to help him/her. Concerned, you sat…

1. Mini-consultations How often have you suppressed that pressing question you wanted to ask your teacher in school, for fear of judging looks or resentment groans from your classmates? via GIPHY At Making Sense, you…

1. Keeping a curious mind via GIPHY “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” - Albert Einstein If you open your mind and never stop learning, your mind will stretch and be…

1. You start having panic attacks at the mention of a chemistry test “But I have not done any revision for the past few weeks! Am I supposed to just give myself a chemistry crash…

Doing our part for the less fortunate can come in various forms. 2 weekends ago, I conducted an exclusive Organic Chemistry seminar for JC students, priced at a token sum of $30, with the intention…

We would like to congratulate our batch of '15 students who have successfully completed their 'A' levels and we wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

Welcome to our learning abode, where we pride ourselves on being able to provide our students with top-quality materials that are second to none, as well as a conducive learning environment for our students to…