By Good School Learning Hub Choosing between Pure and Combined Science is a common point of uncertainty during Sec 2 streaming. Parents want to keep options open, while students wonder if they can cope with the demands. Below are the questions families most often ask us—and the considerations that usually help bring clarity. Q1: What is the main difference between Pure and Combined Science?  Pure Science goes deeper into each subject, with more content and greater emphasis on

By Good School Learning Hub Science often becomes more challenging in the later primary years, not because the content is harder, but because the way students are expected to think changes. Many parents notice that their child can memorise facts yet struggle to explain answers clearly or apply ideas in new questions. After more than 15 years of teaching upper primary students, I have seen that most science difficulties come from weak conceptual understanding rather than lack

By Good School Learning Hub Mathematics is often a source of worry in the upper primary years. Some students can follow steps but struggle when questions look different, while others know their tables and formulas yet freeze during problem-solving. After more than 15 years of teaching primary students, I have seen that these struggles are rarely about intelligence. They usually come down to weak number sense or an over-reliance on memorised methods. Problem : A common concern

By Good School Learning Hub Direct School Admission (DSA) is often mentioned as an alternative route into Junior College, but many families find it confusing. After years of guiding students through post-secondary options, I’ve found that DSA is easiest to understand when it is seen for what it is meant to be—not a shortcut, but a different way schools assess suitability. What DSA Is : DSA allows students to gain admission to a Junior College based on talent or strength in a