Lessons are taught by Mr Anthony Fok, an accomplished and highly experienced economics tutor, highlighted by the Straits Times as the most highly sought after Economics tutor in Singapore. He also holds multiple degrees and is currently pursuing his PhD in Education. He believes that teaching tuition will not only instill in students a thirst for learning today, but also help to groom them to be the leaders of tomorrow. This begins with excelling in Economics as an academic subject. His materials are meticulously prepared for his students, meant to be incisive and succinct in illustrating seemingly complex economics concepts. Many students have enjoyed his lectures and put his notes to good use. Mr Anthony Fok features prominently on mainstream media, such as being on MediaCorp TV’s ‘The 5 Show’ amongst many others. He is also the author of a slew of Economics guidebooks, helping students of all learning styles.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Learning materials are thoughtfully designed by Mr Anthony Fok, and are meant to be succinct – brief but comprehensive. Students are thus able to maximize their revision time as they refer to them. They are also suitable for self-revision since they are student-friendly, guiding the student along as he or she reads it.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Model Essays are another way for students to learn quickly and effectively. These essays serve as a way for students to observe the proper approach to answering tough questions. This includes how to dissect the question, what to look out for and how to present one’s arguments in a fluid and succinct manner.
LEARNING TO SCORE
Many of Mr Anthony Fok’s students go on to do well in the A Level’s Examination, scoring As and Bs. Ever since he started teaching, he has had the pleasure of tutoring hundreds of students. Some of his students have gone on to study at prestigious universities such as Cambridge University and Oxford University.
LEARNING APPROACH
While concepts are also being taught, Mr Anthony Fok focuses on the skills, both essay writing and case study handling, during tuition lessons. This is because schools are more content-centred and students may find themselves armed with concepts but unable to apply them when it comes to answering questions.
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Mr Anthony Fok not only helps students to excel in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination, but also encourages them to apply economics concepts to real life. This will help them to not only understand the concepts currently, but also learn to use them when they grow up. Economics, he believes, is not merely an academic subject, but an important tool students should pick up as they learn to manage their wealth in future. Investments, foreign exchange, taxes – they are what our future generation needs to be aware of. This includes learning the right values and knowing how to make sound decisions. Preparing your child for future success starts today!
LEARNING RESOURCES
Learning materials are thoughtfully designed by Mr Anthony Fok, and are meant to be succinct – brief but comprehensive. Students are thus able to maximize their revision time as they refer to them. They are also suitable for self-revision since they are student-friendly, guiding the student along as he or she reads it.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Model Essays are another way for students to learn quickly and effectively. These essays serve as a way for students to observe the proper approach to answering tough questions. This includes how to dissect the question, what to look out for and how to present one’s arguments in a fluid and succinct manner.
LEARNING TO SCORE
Many of Mr Anthony Fok’s students go on to do well in the A Level’s Examination, scoring As and Bs. Ever since he started teaching, he has had the pleasure of tutoring hundreds of students. Some of his students have gone on to study at prestigious universities such as Cambridge University and Oxford University.
LEARNING APPROACH
While concepts are also being taught, Mr Anthony Fok focuses on the skills, both essay writing and case study handling, during tuition lessons. This is because schools are more content-centred and students may find themselves armed with concepts but unable to apply them when it comes to answering questions.
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Mr Anthony Fok not only helps students to excel in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination, but also encourages them to apply economics concepts to real life. This will help them to not only understand the concepts currently, but also learn to use them when they grow up. Economics, he believes, is not merely an academic subject, but an important tool students should pick up as they learn to manage their wealth in future. Investments, foreign exchange, taxes – they are what our future generation needs to be aware of. This includes learning the right values and knowing how to make sound decisions. Preparing your child for future success starts today!
More about Mr Anthony Fok
Mr. Anthony Fok is the only Economics Tutor at JCEconomics.com.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Accountacy (Honours) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and a Masters of Education from Monash University, Australia. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from National Institute of Education (NIE). He is currently pursuing his PhD in Education, specializing in the learning of Economics.
Mr Anthony Fok enjoys sharing his experience as a full time Economics tutor and has been prominently featured in print (The Straits’ Times, Lianhe WanBao, The New Paper, TODAY, Singapore Business Review amongst others) on television (Channel 5) and on radio (938Live).
Mr Anthony Fok is personally passionate in Economics. He invests himself in learning more about economics himself even as he teaches. This includes constantly updating himself with new and recent economics events and theories. This allows him to make Economics a relevant, applicable and compelling subject for his students. He often discusses real world economic events happening in real time during his lessons, providing his own analysis but also encouraging his students to think more about what they read in the news and to apply what they have learnt in Economics itself.
“As he is well known for his ability to deliver results, parents try all means to put their child in his class”
- The Straits Times
“I believe that my popularity as a top Economics tutor in Singapore comes from more than merely imparting Economics knowledge. I motivate the students to love the subject and to look beyond the academic grades. I teach values and life lessons that will be valuable to them even after graduation. I am more than a tutor to the students. I am a friend and a mentor.”
“I help to shorten the learning process and bridge the gap between what was taught in schools and what eventually appears in the national examinations. Students look for me because they want to achieve their ‘A’ grade and I am confident that I can deliver the results they want, as long as they work hard together with me.”
“I enjoy teaching and I am lucky to be able to find great satisfaction in my work.”
Methodology
Scoring in Essays
Firstly, doing well in Economics Essays is particularly challenging to students who are unable to understand the demands of the questions. Knowing the required concepts is the first hurdle to cross. This requires question analysis, and once students learn how to do this under some guidance, they will be able to do this independently with some practice. The next hurdle would be piecing together a cohesive argument, rooted in economics concepts but applied to the relevant context. This cannot be learnt mechanically and this is often why students struggle to do well. This means that pure memory work is no longer enough to do well in examinations where questions are surprising to students. Expecting the unexpected is necessary for students to cope with any question thrown at them and this is a skill that can only be gained through practice, practice and more practice. Students also need to learn how to write fluidly to make their points incisively in order to impress the examiners. This again requires practice, and students can learn through imitation, by reading model essays before attempting to write their own. While it is not an easy task – a student has to fulfill the demands of the question fully, make insightful points that are relevant to the context of the question and sound fluent and coherent – it is not impossible to achieve given that he or she knows the proper approach and is equipped with the necessary skills.
Scoring in Case Studies
Case studies may be difficult due to the time constraint and the variety of questions that students may be asked. Practice is again extremely important for students to familiarize themselves with questions. Students are guided through the entire process of approaching a case study. Firstly, annotating may seem inconsequential but is actually crucial as it helps in efficient information retrieval when the student tries to answer the question. Question analysis is again important, with recurring command words serving as signposts for students on what the question requires. Answer schemes are also provided for students to check against their own understanding, for them to see if they could have produced those answers themselves. There are many skills to be learnt when it comes to tackling case studies, such as how to analyse and describe economic data, how to provide a thesis and anti-thesis, how to quote from the sources etc. Students are also reminded to look out for evaluation points, as this is what will distinguish them from their peers when they answer questions. Common mistakes are constantly and repeatedly highlighted to students so that they may avoid them during the exam. By being careful and being insightful, students can improve their scores dramatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the lessons held at?
Lessons are held at Bukit Timah or Tampines.
Is Mr Anthony Fok the only tutor at JCEconomics ?
Yes, all lessons are taught by Mr Anthony Fok and no other economics tutors are employed. This ensures the quality of teaching. He has nearing 10 years of teaching experience, having taught in both MOE Schools and as a private tutor. Qualifications wise, he holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and a Masters of Education from Monash University, Australia. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from National Institute of Education (NIE). He is currently pursuing his PhD in Education, specializing in the learning of Economics.
Will I be offered refund if I fail to make it for a particular lesson?
Unfortunately, no refund is offered when a student is absent due to illness, vacation, holidays, or attendance at school activity. However, the student can attempt to arrange for a replacement lesson within the same week based on that week’s tuition schedule.
Are there any other fees in addition to the monthly fees?
The student will be required to make a one-time payment of $100 material fee which will be for the printing of the learning resources (handouts, worksheets, notes etc.) for the entire year.
What is the duration of each lesson?
Each lesson typically lasts for one and a half hour. For extended lessons, students are given breaks so that they remain focused during the actual lesson itself.
What is a typical lesson like?
Lessons are conducted lecture style, and Mr Anthony Fok will go through case studies/ essays. Students are free to pose questions during the lessons, or stay back after them to clarify any doubts. They are also free to contact Mr Anthony Fok outside of lessons should they have any questions via SMS and email.
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