WA2 Revision Guide: Ace Your WA2 in Just 1 Lesson

WA2 Revision Guide: Ace Your WA2 in Just 1 LessonWhy does theWA2 score best reflect how well a child is learning algebra?What are themain focuses and challenges in the WA2 algebra questions?

In just over two weeks,most schools will start their WA2 exams. WA1 usually focuses on the first three chapters of the textbook, mainly covering factors & multiples and real number calculations.

For WA2, Chapter 4 - Basic Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation makes up over 60% of the exam. Our teachers have analyzed the algebra topics in WA2 and summarized the key points in the table below. Knowledge Point Proportion

Concept of Expression

30%

Simplification

30%

Substitution

20%

Factorisation

10%

Simple Linear Equation (Some Schools)

10% Many students get confused with complex simplification and factorisation due to a lack of understanding. The challenging WA2 questions below are common areas where mistakes often occur.

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Another challenge in WA2 is forming equations fromword problems. In primary school, students use models, but in secondary school, problems like the one below can't be solved this way. Students must write equations directly, which many find difficult.

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To help students tackle these three key topics—especially complex simplification, factorisation, and algebra word problems—we’ve prepared a free workshop. This session will help you review and summarise the common WA2 question types related to these areas.

Free Workshop Information:

1. Class Times: 20th April(Sunday), 15:00-16:00 by Tr. Jeremiah

20th April (Sunday), 17:00-18:00 by Tr. Wenlong 2. Format: In Person

3. Registration: Google Form https://forms.gle/EtxY8wZoFubFcmgS6If any students or parents who have attended our public lesson feel that the quality is good, they can share the link with their friends or classmates and invite them to join the lesson as well.

4. Teaching Language:English

Teacher Jeremiah Ang (Lesson in English):

- Jeremiah Ang is a talented and experienced mathematics education expert, currently serving as the Head of Primary to Secondary School Transition and Teaching Supervisor at Kangaroo.Study.

- Growing up in Singapore, he has a deep and practical understanding of the local education system and is adept at identifying difficulties commonly faced by students in the various learning stages.

Teacher Zhang Wenlong (Lesson in English):

- Graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University with a major in English. During high school, Teacher Zhang participated in math competitions and received awards. Throughout the university years, he gained extensive teaching experience as a teaching assistant, particularly in mathematics and English.

- Teacher Zhang has insights into interacting with children of various age groups. And Teacher Zhang advocates for guided teaching, encouraging children to think independently and find problem-solving approaches, thus fostering their own logical thinking skills

Contact Details: For any questions regarding the workshop or anything regarding Secondary Math, you can scan the QR code below to join our Whatsapp Group:

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WA2 Revision Guide: Ace Your WA2 in Just 1 Lesson

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