InstanTuition EduHub is an MOE-registered center specializing in Math, Science and POA tuition in Tampines
"We were worried about our daughter’s Chemistry results. Thanks to InstanTuition O Level Chemistry tuition, her foundational gaps were tackled, and within 6 months she gained the confidence and clarity we had hoped for. The small classes and personalised coaching made all the difference."
– Mrs Ng, Mum of Sec 4 student
Why Pure Chemistry Feels Difficult — And How Our Chemistry Tuition Solves It
Many students begin Pure Chemistry confidently. They can memorise facts, recall definitions, and even explain basic concepts from their Sec 3 chemistry notes. But as the syllabus progresses, they hit a wall, not because they’re lazy, but because Pure Chemistry demands higher order thinking.
At InstanTuition, we structure our chemistry tuition using the Hierarchy of Competency to address exactly where students get stuck:
1. Knowledge → 2. Comprehension (Most students do fine here)
Students can remember the Periodic Table O Level trends, write basic chemical equations, and explain common reactions. They understand what the syllabus expects.
3. Analysis (Where most Pure Chemistry students struggle)
This is the turning point — and the biggest frustration for parents.
Students suddenly face questions that require them to:
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Compare experimental data
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Deduce unknown substances
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Interpret multi-step reaction pathways
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Apply concepts to unfamiliar contexts
This is the stage where grades often drop, and where many students feel they “studied a lot but still can’t score.”
Our Solution: Targeted Analysis-Level Training
We specialise in bridging this critical gap. Our Pure O Level Science tuition programme includes:
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Guided breakdown of complex questions so students learn the exact thinking steps examiners look for
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Strategic annotation techniques that turn confusing scenarios into clear, solvable problems
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Application-focused worksheets that mimic real O-Level analysis-type questions
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Small-group coaching so every student receives personalised feedback on their analytical approach
Once students master analysis, they naturally progress to:
4. Synthesis → 5. Evaluation (The distinction band skills)
We train students to:
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Evaluate experimental setups
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Justify chemical reasoning
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Construct answers that hit marking-scheme keywords
This is how average students transform into confident, high-performing learners.
Stronger Analysis Skills = Better O-Level Chemistry Results
Parents often come to us worried that their child “understands everything but still scores poorly.”
The real problem isn’t understanding, it’s analysis.
And that’s exactly what our Pure Chemistry programme is designed to fix
Combined Chemistry Tuition: Building Strong Knowledge & Understanding Before Higher-Order Skills
Many Combined Chemistry students don’t struggle because the subject is “too hard.” They struggle because they’re missing the foundational understanding needed to handle the progressively applied questions in the O-Level / N-Level syllabus.
By end of Sec 3, students often realise that memorising their Sec 3 chemistry notes is not enough when they face questions requiring even basic application. This is why Combined Chemistry students find it hard to do better, not due to lack of effort, but due to gaps in the early competency levels.
At InstanTuition, our combined science tuition – chemistry tuition programme is structured using the Hierarchy of Competency, so students strengthen every level from the ground up.
1. Knowledge (Most students struggle right from here)
Students often have:
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Patchy memory of key chemical definitions
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Weak recall of formulae
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Uncertainty about the Periodic Table O Level trends
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Confusion about basic reaction types
This leads to shaky understanding, even before moving into more complex topics.
2. Comprehension (The biggest barrier for Combined Chemistry students)
Many understand parts of a concept but not the whole picture.
Common signs include:
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Not knowing why a reaction happens
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Mixing up similar-sounding terms
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Memorising instead of understanding
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Feeling lost when concepts link across chapters
As a result, even simple questions become confusing.
Our Solution: Strengthen Foundations Before Pushing for Application
Unlike typical tuition where teachers rush into drilling questions, our approach focuses on clarity first, application later.
Students receive:
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Clear, step-by-step explanations using visuals and real-life analogies
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Structured revision notes that simplify complex ideas
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Carefully sequenced examples that guide them from basic recall to confident understanding
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Small class coaching so every misconception is corrected early
When knowledge and comprehension are strong, students naturally become ready for the next competency level:
3. Analysis (Where progress becomes visible)
We teach students how to:
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Identify the concept hidden in the question
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Recognise keywords examiners expect
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Apply formulas accurately
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Work through multi-step problems confidently
This is where students begin to say,
“Oh… I finally understand what they’re asking for.”
4. Synthesis → 5. Evaluation (Advanced skills taught only after the basics are secure)
The final stage is about critical thinking and evaluating solutions. Students learn to assess their answers, identify mistakes, and refine their methods. This stage prepares them to tackle high-level exam questions and perform well under pressure.
Combined Chemistry success is built on strong foundations
With clearer explanations, individual coaching, and a competency-based approach, students overcome the early roadblocks that made Chemistry stressful.
Our O Level Science tuition and N Level combined science tuition programmes ensure your child develops the knowledge, understanding, and confidence necessary to perform well, without feeling overwhelmed.
O Level / N level results sent by parents who saw real improvement in their child’s chemistry results!
" My daughter greatly improves from borderline passing to grade 2. Teachers at InstanTuition were very supportive with good motivation for my daughter to excel in her studies. It was a great achievement and was rewarded with a good progress award by MOE. The teachers from InstanTution has gone beyond just teaching and cared for the student not only during tuition class and they are open to teaching even after tuition classes.
My daughter was constantly given support via message and call.
Extra classes were also conducted to ensure student understand and catch up with lessons learned. Great tuition centre! Thank you for the great help to my daughter."
- RAJA (Sharmny's father)
