By Good School Learning Hub The Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) is often mentioned as an attractive pathway, but many families are unsure who it is truly meant for. Some see it as a “head start,” while others worry it may be risky or limiting. After years of advising students on post-secondary options, I’ve found that PFP works best for a specific group of learners—when suitability is understood clearly. Problem : Uncertainty around PFP usually comes from mixed expecta

By Good School Learning Hub Problem: Many Sec 3 students feel confused when they “know the content” but still struggle in tests. Parents often hear, “I studied everything,” yet results do not reflect that effort. The frustration usually comes from a misunderstanding of what assessments are now designed to measure. Details : In lower secondary, mastering content—definitions, formulas, and standard methods—often goes a long way. In Sec 3, the emphasis shifts toward application

By Good School Learning Hub Problem: Many students struggle in upper secondary not because they are unwilling to study, but because the way learning works has changed. Techniques that relied on memorising steps or repeating similar questions often stop producing results. Parents notice increased effort with uneven outcomes and wonder why understanding seems harder to achieve. Details : Upper secondary places a stronger emphasis on conceptual learning . This means students are

By Good School Learning Hub Lower secondary often feels familiar on the surface, yet many students and parents notice that learning feels subtly different from primary school. Students may say they are studying but still feel unsure, while parents sense that expectations are higher even when grades have not changed dramatically. After years of working with lower secondary students, this adjustment phase is both common and expected. Problem: Many families assume that subject e