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Importance of H2 Biology Tuition

H2 Biology is an extremely tedious subject to master. Students are required to master a large amount of content within a short period of time. Apart from the immense amount of content mastery required for H2 Biology, students are also expected to handle extracurricular activities on top of their other content-heavy subjects.

Evidently, tackling H2 Biology is no easy feat. Even with resources both in school and online to help students in their Biology, it is definitely hard to do so, especially without a dedicated mentor or someone to guide them in identifying their mistakes and weaknesses.

However, with the help of a H2 Biology Tutor, students will have a much easier time grasping the tough subject. H2 Biology Tuition in Singapore has been an increasingly popular choice, and we can definitely see why. With a H2 Biology Tutor, students will be provided help in understanding even the toughest of concepts, and in tackling even the most complex questions. This will definitely be beneficial for students, allowing them to do well in their A Level H2 Biology examination.

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How Much Does H2 Biology Tuition Cost

In Singapore, the market for H2 Biology Tuition is rather competitive, with both Tuition Centres and Private Tutors offering the subject. Group tuition rates are usually $200-$250 a month, but there are some Tuition Centres that charge higher rates if they are extremely popular or highly sought-after. Private 1-1 home tuition is usually around $40-$45/hour, with Private Tutors charging a premium for their services if they are highly experienced.

Part-Time
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Full-Time
Tutors

Ex/Current

MOE Teachers

JC 1

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

$90-$130/h

JC 2

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

$90-$130/h

Year 3 (MI)

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

$90-$130/h

Challenges Faced While Learning Biology

Outline of H2 Biology Tuition

  • The Cell and Biomolecules of Life
  • Genetics and Inheritance
  • Familiarity with Diversity Topics
  • Biological Evolution
  • Extension Topic A: Infectious Diseases
  • Extension Topic B: Impact of Climate Change on Animals and Plants

Challenges Faced By Biology H2 Students

Insufficient Practice in Biology Practical

An important aspect of H2 Biology is Biology Practical (Paper 3). This is a crucial portion of the Biology curriculum as students are expected to master a large amount of technical skills, but might not be given enough practice in school as lab sessions are often rather short and rushed. As such, students tend to struggle during Practical examinations as they are still relatively unfamiliar with their lab skills.

With a Junior College Biology Tutor, students will be able to seek guidance and advice for their Biology Practical. Even if the tutor is not able to provide hands-on practice, he/she can also help students with the theory aspect, such as in the Planning component.

Unable to Apply Biology Concepts Well

At H2 Biology standard, students are expected to have a strong grasp of the Biology concepts as they are expected to apply them in application questions. This might pose a challenge for H2 Biology students who are not used to such application questions, especially if they have had insufficient practice with similar questions.

Hence, having a H2 Biology Tutor is important so that students will receive guidance in handling such application questions. Furthermore, H2 Biology Tutors will also provide students with additional practice which will come in handy as they will be exposed to more variations of questions and different question types.

Unable to Memorise Concepts Well

While H2 Biology focuses on application, extensive memorisation and understanding of the subject’s concepts and definitions are still highly relevant and important. This is because having a good understanding of the key concepts forms the foundation for students’ Biology knowledge.

With a H2 Biology Tutor, students will be guided on the best ways to memorise their Biology content well. In addition, they will also be provided with additional tips that will greatly benefit them.

Time Management

Another common problem faced by H2 Biology students is the inability to manage their time well, especially in their Biology examinations. This is largely due to students having insufficient examination practice and exposure to Biology examination questions.

With a H2 Biology Tutor, however, students will be given weekly practices and exposure to other schools’ papers and past year papers to help hone their Biology examination skills, allowing them to be more confident when tackling their H2 Biology examinations.

Why You Should Engage A H2 Biology Tutor

Benefits of Hiring Biology Tuition

1. Prepare Students for A Levels

The A Level Examinations are a stressful, high-stakes examination. During the short runway leading up to the examinations, it is common to see many H2 Biology students feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed.

Hence, it is crucial to engage a qualified and experienced H2 Biology Tutor to provide qualified guidance. With a tutor, students will receive weekly coaching targeted at the student’s weaknesses as well as the more challenging topics. This way, students will feel more at ease knowing that they are receiving additional help as they sit for the A Level examinations.

2. Train Students in Higher-Order Thinking Skills

For H2 Biology, beyond mastering the basic Biology foundational skills and content mastery, it is also extremely crucial for students to have a good grasp of higher-order thinking skills such as evaluation and inference. With the tight schedules in school, teachers might not have invested enough time into such skills, hence students have to oftentimes rely on themselves or external help to hone such skills.

By engaging a H2 Biology Tutor, students will be provided with dedicated help and training to develop their higher-order thinking skills. The weekly H2 Biology Tuition lessons also provides students with repeated practice, allowing them to put their skills to the test.

3. Help Students Clarify Doubts

In school, the large class size might make it difficult for students to clarify their doubts or even so much as understanding the lesson content. Furthermore, the large class size also makes it almost impossible for the teacher to give personalised attention to each student. Hence, students might often end up leaving class with a lot of questions.

With an Experienced and Qualified H2 Biology Tutor, however, they will provide 100% attention and guidance to students, allowing them to clarify any doubts or misconceptions that might arise. Furthermore, with a private 1-1 setting, students can also clear any doubts as they arise without needing to wait till after lessons to get their questions answered.

4. Help Targets Students’ Weaknesses in Biology

The H2 Biology syllabus relies heavily on foundational skills built throughout all their years in Primary/Secondary school, as well as the two year course in Junior College. For students who do not have a strong foundation, they might find it increasingly difficult to do well in their examinations – resulting in increased anxieties regarding their upcoming H2 Biology examination.

With a H2 Biology Tutor, they will be able to help target the student’s weaknesses – be it misconceptions or even time management skills. With close guidance from the H2 Biology Tutor, any weak foundational skills will be corrected in no time, allowing them to put their best foot forth during the H2 Biology examination.

What To Look For in A H2 Biology Tutor

Commitment

It is important to select a H2 Biology Tutor that is committed, both to teaching and to the student’s schedule. Through hiring a committed tutor, students can then be assured that they are in good hands and will receive the relevant guidance to aid them in their Biology.

In addition, if students are seeking a H2 Biology Tutor in their first year, it is important to pick a committed tutor that is able to follow them up to JC2. This is crucial as the tutor will already be attuned to the student’s learning style and weaknesses, and can continue to monitor the student’s progress and continue helping the student in the second year.

Ability to Help Students in National Examinations

Most students will be extremely stressed out with the upcoming A Level H2 Biology examination. Hence, it is important to find a H2 Biology Tutor that is equipped with the relevant teaching experience and abilities to help ease students’ worries through targeted teaching techniques.

Furthermore, it might be better to find a H2 Biology Tutor that has experience in helping H2 students as there are many key differences between H1 and H2 Biology. As such, it will definitely not make sense to engage a tutor that has only taught H1 Biology, to teach H2 Biology!

Patience in Teaching

The H2 Biology syllabus is complex and will require a lot of dedication and hard work. Hence, students might not be able to have a firm grasp of the Biology content and syllabus, and will require a lot of explanation. As such, it is important to engage a H2 Biology Tutor that is patient enough to spend time and effort to repeat concepts to students.

A patient and nurturing H2 Biology Tutor is important in ensuring that students are happy learning under them. It also ensures that the students are exposed to a comfortable environment to learn and improve.

Ability To Spot Weaknesses

H2 Biology is extremely complex and challenging, and students often find themselves unable to improve as they are stuck making the same mistakes. As such, it will definitely be important to pick a H2 Biology Tutor that is experienced enough to spot weaknesses quickly and work on them effectively.

Furthermore, with a short runway to the A Level examinations, it is even more so important for H2 Biology Tutors to be attuned to the student’s weaknesses in order to help them improve or to clear the misconceptions.

Testimonials from H2 Biology Students

After receiving my results for my first exam in JC1, I was shocked as I had scored an S! Hence, I decided to seek help from a Biology Tutor. My tutor would patiently go through my mistakes with me to ensure that I don’t make the same mistakes over again. Thanks to her, I made huge improvements!

Athena Yip
H2 Student from Saint Andrew’s Junior College

After receiving recommendations from my friends, I decided to get Biology Tuition from Ms Chan. She has been instrumental in my Biology improvements. With her help, I managed to get an A for my prelims, and I am much more confident for my A Levels now.

Rebecca Hui
H2 Student from Jurong Pioneer Junior College

My Biology Tutor, Mrs Tan, has been so helpful and I am always looking forward to her lessons. She is patient and caring, and always manages to break down Biology concepts into simpler, bite-sized concepts. Thanks to her, I now have a much better understanding of the H2 Bio content!

Lionel Shan
H2 Student from Victoria Junior College

My tutor, Miss Chan, is a great teacher who has helped me so much in my understanding of Biology. I first started tuition with Miss Chan in JC1, when I had trouble getting used to the H2 Biology syllabus. Miss Chan has been so great at helping me understand the concepts.

Timothy Gouk
H2 Student from Catholic Junior College

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Home Tuition Rates Singapore 2024

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Ex/Current
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Primary 1-4

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Primary 5-6

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Sec 1-2

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Sec 3-5

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JC

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

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IB

$40-$55/h

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$90-$130/h

IGCSE / International

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$45-$85/h

$60-$120/h

Poly / Uni

$40-$65/h

$60-$95/h

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Adult

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$40-$65/h

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Our home tuition rates are constantly updated based on rates quoted by Home Tutors in Singapore. These market rates are based on the volume of 10,000+ monthly tuition assignment applications over a pool of 30,000+ active home tutors.