PROGRAMS
Economics is a life skill! Our programs have been developed by our in-house lecturers that are unparalleled in achieving not only excellent results but also cultivating a love for the subject.
Economic Builder
The comprehensive concept reinforcement program for all students (JC1 & JC2/H1 or H2)
- Highly effective lessons crafted by our dedicated team of lecturers in an optimal class setting - maximum size of 15 in a group
- Taught by dynamic and excellent junior college lecturers armed with years of experience
- Thorough coverage of content with in-depth explanation for all concepts
- Weekly 2-hour sessions with personalized one-to-one consultations available on request
- Specially developed course material and concise notes with comprehensive coverage for the entire syllabus
- Fully integrated learning system conducted in a conducive learning environment
- Develop higher order thinking skills through analysis and evaluation exercises
- See concepts come to life with extensive use of real world examples from journals & the newspapers
- Effective learning tools to make memorizing a thing of the past
- Intensive revision sessions before major exams and tests
- For weaker students, strengthen your content knowledge and start passing those tests and examinations
- For better students, reinforce your knowledge and application and ace those tests and examinations
- Access to our extensive library and resources
Testimonials
Ng Gau Wei (Class of 2011)
Anderson Junior College
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Anderson Junior College
My Building Blocks experience was really an awesome one. In the beginning, I found it really hard to cope with Economics because of the vast information that I needed to remember. Mr. Dennis Ang was m...
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Economic Toolkit
A powerful program for JC2 students developed by our team of experienced lecturers and curriculum specialists to ensure students are well resourced with the necessary skills to excel in tests and examinations.
Developed by the centre and refined over the years, its skills-based structure will help our students tackle the difficult aspects in both the essay writing and case study papers.
Essay Writing
- Cracking the code to sharpen essay writing skills
- Question Analysis using our special BUG technique
- Format for planning essay outlines
- Formulating thesis statement(s)
- Effective paragraph development
- Writing effective Introductions and Conclusions
- Effective use of illustrations
- Learn how to present your ideas with clarity and conviction
- Tips on time management
- Feedback, comments and detailed analysis on students' essay practices
Case Study
Toolkit: A proven workshop to help you answer with confidence
- Crunch, interpret and use data correctly
- Application skills to dissect case studies proficiently
- Question analysis to ensure answers meet the requirements of the examiners
- Answering techniques to help students tackle the different types of questions
- Our special Cross technique developed based on the feedback of Cambridge examiners to help students
- Tips on time management
- Feedback, comments and detailed analysis on students' case study practices
Testimonials
Jessica Vincent (Class of 2011)
Catholic Junior College
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Catholic Junior College
When I received my A’ Level results this year, I was uncertain about all my subjects except for 1, Economics. True enough, I got an A for Economics. Classes at Building Blocks helped me to conceptua...
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Economic Infusion
Running out of time? The Ultimate Economics Revision Program designed to help you learn MORE and ALL to ace your A-Levels!
- Effective and Proven 16-Session Program that will get you the grade you want – crafted by our dedicated team of lecturers in an optimal class setting
- Taught by dynamic and excellent junior college lecturers armed with years of experience
- Complete and comprehensive coverage of ENTIRE syllabus
- Detailed and comprehensive notes provided as effective guides for revision
- Rigorous training to develop both essay and case study SKILLS
- 1 to 1 consultations available at ANYTIME to clarify any doubts and questions
Testimonials
Bong Yuho (Class of 2011)
Raffles Institution (JC)
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Raffles Institution (JC)
I want to thank Building Blocks for helping me build up a strong foundation in economics from the first day I started attending lessons. Besides reiterating the economic concepts taught in school, Bui...
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Economic Connection
Get a head start! A crucial year end program for JC1 students to understand the pitfalls of what might happen in JC2
- A one week intensive program specially designed for all JC1 students going on to JC2
- Foundation building and concept reinforcement for microeconomics concepts
- A course overview that provides the essential connections between microeconomics & macroeconomics
- Introduction and overview of macroeconomics concepts
- Interactive group activity to synergize concepts learnt
- Play the role of the government
- Get a head start over your peers in JC2
Testimonials
Christopher Choy
Catholic Junior College
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Catholic Junior College
In JC1, my Economics results were consistently U/S, and only did just enough during my Promotional Exams in order to move on to second year. I continued to fare poorly in JC2, only managing to score 3...
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Essay Toolkit 2012 (MAY)
Struggling with crafting a good essay? Look no further! The next Essay Toolkit in May 2012 is now open for registration. Call us @ 67325001 now! Limited vacancies.
JC1 Classes OPEN for Registration!
Calling all JC1 students in 2012! Start preparing for the Mid-Year Examinations! Call us @ 67325001 now!
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