Your child studies hard for Sec 2 Math. But still losing marks?
We fix the careless slips and shaky concepts, so Sec 2 marks finally match the effort.
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From D7, F9 and single digits to A1
Joined in Sec 1 · Math
When they joinedD7, E8NowA1
“Before joining i was constantly getting d7, e8. After joining. my grades slowly went up to a C6 and then to A1…”
Denzel, Paradigm student · Google review
Sec 4 · A Math, prelims
When they joinedF9NowA1
“…I got F9 for A math … up to a A1 for my prelims”
Amalyn, Paradigm student · video
Sec 4 · Math
When they joinedSingle digitsNowA1
“I always got single digit or like 20 out of 70. But after Paradigm, I got mostly A1”
Xuan Yi, Paradigm student · video
“When I first joined, I was still like borderline passing.”
He joined us in Sec 1. Hear what changed, in his own words.
Your child can do it at home. Then the paper comes back.
- At home, your child gets almost everything right. In the WA, the marks don’t show it.
- Your child keeps losing marks on easy questions, and calls it careless.
- Your child runs out of time and leaves the last questions blank.
- Everyone tells your child to buck up before Sec 3, but nobody shows them what to fix.
- You already pay for tuition, and your child is still lost.
- You want to help, but the methods are different from your school days, and homework turns into an argument.
If any of this sounds like your home, your child isn’t bad at Math. Usually it’s two things: a few concepts that never quite clicked, and the habit of losing marks on questions they do know. Both can be fixed, in that order.
Sec 2 results shape your child’s Sec 3 subjects
At the end of Sec 2, schools offer Sec 3 subject combinations based on your child’s overall Sec 2 results, their choices and the places available. Math results often decide more than A Math.
Many schools also look at Math for the pure sciences and some electives.
What a strong Sec 2 gives your child
- More choices, not fewer. They pick their subjects next year, instead of having them picked for them.
- A real decision about A Math. If A Math suits your child, they walk in ready. If it doesn’t, they choose another path from strength, not because one bad EOY closed the door.
- A calmer start to Sec 3. The algebra Sec 3 is built on (expansion, factorisation, quadratics, algebraic fractions) is already solid.
Each school sets its own subject criteria, so check your child’s school briefing. We’ll help you read where your child stands against it. Learn how Full Subject-Based Banding works →
Rebuild the concepts, stop the careless slips, fix the gaps
1. The concepts that didn’t click finally make sense.
When “got the concept wrong” is the real problem, more practice doesn’t help. We go back to the idea behind the formula and rebuild it step by step. In Sec 2 that is usually algebra: expansion, factorisation and changing the subject of a formula. Then we practise until your child can explain it back.
You’ll notice: fewer “I don’t get this topic” nights, and questions answered with reasons, not guesses.
2. Their marks start matching what they know.
We teach the A1 Validation Method: a simple way to check each answer from the final result as they go, with a quick fallback when an answer can’t be validated. In class, students also sit timed exam practice, then the teacher goes through the questions and the common mistakes so your child sees exactly where marks were lost.
You’ll notice: fewer “careless” marks lost, and papers finished with time to check.
3. They stop guessing what to fix.
In the first weeks, we find the exact gaps, including any carried over from Sec 1, and fix them in order, before the next topic depends on them.
You’ll notice: a clear answer when you ask “what is my child weak in?”
4. Help doesn’t stop when the lesson ends.
Stuck on homework? Your child can message their teacher, and they’ll get back to them. They can also book a free 1-to-1 consult outside class when they want more time.
You’ll notice: stuck homework gets unstuck the same week, not the night before the test.
See how we teach every class to score an A using the Paradigm Method.
Want to see where your child stands before talking to us? Try our free Sec 2 Math exam papers at home first.
Parent reviews from Tampines and Novena
“My child is in secondary 1 and joined Teacher Adam’s math class from the start of the year. Teacher Adam’s lessons are engaging, well-structured and fun. His explanations has also helped her deepen her understanding of the concepts…”
“My daughter feedback that Teacher Jay is a very good teacher who ensures everyone understands. She achieved full marks recently in her school WA!”
“Paradigm helps my child understand Math concepts more. They provide more help and time to support my son’s journey especially for O level.”
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Sec 2 papers from our students
Taught by Math specialists, led by Mr Dylan
Every class works from the same in-house curriculum and notes, at Tampines, Novena and online.
Mr Dylan, Founder & Principal
Mr Dylan teaches our Sec 4 classes and developed the curriculum and notes every Sec 2 class uses. He founded Paradigm and holds a degree in Finance.
Tell us which schedule suits you and we’ll share who teaches that class.
Is this right for your child?
Our Sec 2 class suits a child who:
- Follows the lesson in class, then drops marks in tests
- Has concepts that never quite clicked, or gaps from Sec 1 that keep coming back
- Is doing fine but wants to start Sec 3 strong and keep their options open
It may not suit a child who:
- needs one-to-one tuition (we teach group classes, with free 1-to-1 consults outside class)
- is preparing for IP-only or Foundation Math. Our classes follow the MOE syllabus; we don’t run IP-only or Foundation Math classes.
Start with one real 2-hour class
We strongly recommend every new student tries a class first. The trial is one full 2-hour lesson in a real class at the normal lesson price ($87.50 + GST), so your child gets a real feel for the class before you commit.
What the trial gives you
- Two hours of real teaching on a current topic at the real pace, so the time is useful even if you decide not to continue.
- The real class. Your child joins the class they would attend every week. It’s not a sample session with a different tutor.
- Honest feedback afterwards. We tell you what your child did well, what to fix first, and whether our class suits them.
- No pressure to sign up on the day.
Materials during the trial: Your child uses the class notes during the lesson.
How’s the trial?
For many families, the decision comes down to one moment: their child walking out of the trial and saying they enjoyed it. This message came after a Sec 2 trial:
“i learned a lot from their lessons they are very clear in explaining and have very patient teachers, they also hold a lot of crash course and preparation course which is helpful for students” Dervena, Google review (Tampines)
Fees, class times and centres
Fees
$87.50 per lesson (2 hours)
That’s $43.75 an hour. Before GST. Billed by term, not monthly.
What each lesson includes
- a 2-hour lesson with Paradigm notes
- weekly homework and quizzes
- a make-up class in the same week, or the lesson recording if no slot fits
2027 Sec 2 class schedule
Weekday and weekend classes. Filter by centre to see each Sec 2 class. WhatsApp us to check which are still open.
| Centre | Address | Nearest MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Tampines | 2 Tampines Central 6, #06-02, Tampines Income Point, S529483 | Tampines MRT (Downtown and East-West lines), under 10 minutes on foot. We’re on Level 6 of NTUC Income@Tampines Point. |
| Novena | 159A Thomson Rd, Level 2 Goldhill Shopping Centre, Singapore 307612 | Novena MRT, Exit B. Head towards Starbucks, cross by the overhead bridge or at the traffic light, and we’re right across the road. |
| Online | Live over Zoom, from home | — |
Open Tampines in Google Maps · Tampines centre page · Open Novena in Google Maps · Novena centre page
“my amath went from F9 during prelims to B3 in Os THANKSS hehe” Hui En, student, Google review (Novena)
The Sec 2 year, term by term
We follow the MOE syllabus. If your child’s school covers chapters in another sequence, our teacher guides your child outside class so they can catch up on the topic tested in school.
| Term | What we cover | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Linear graphs · Simultaneous equations · Linear inequalities · WA1 revision | A strong first WA sets the tone for the year |
| Term 2 | Expansion & factorisation · Quadratic equations & graphs · Algebraic fractions & formulae · WA2 revision | The algebra every Sec 3 Math subject builds on |
| Term 3 | Direct & inverse proportion · Congruence & similarity · Pythagoras & trigonometric ratios · Volume & surface area of pyramids, cones & spheres · WA3 revision | The widest term, where gaps pile up fastest |
| Term 4 | Probability · Statistical diagrams · Full Sec 2 review · EOY revision | The EOY counts towards the overall results used for Sec 3 subjects |
Quadratic equations and graphs are a Term 2 topic. Here the teacher links the roots and the y-intercept on the graph back to the equation, so your child sees the algebra and the picture as one idea, ready for Sec 3.
Joining mid-year? We help your child plan a revision schedule for the chapters they missed, so they catch up step by step.
Online classes and progress updates
Can my child join online?
Yes. Online classes run live over Zoom as their own class, not hybrid. We mail the notes to online students before lessons start.
How will I know if it’s working?
After the trial, we give you honest feedback on what your child did well and what to fix first. Once they join, we keep you updated on how your child is progressing, and if they need more help, we’ll let you know.
Book a trial
Tell us where your child is now. We’ll tell you honestly what to fix first.
WhatsApp us and tell us whether Tampines, Novena or online suits you. We’ll suggest a class and a trial date.
“The question are exactly what I want to practice for my exam” Myat Noe Htet Alice, Google review (Novena)
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