KooBits Insights | School/Academic

Stuck on a question? Let KooScan help!

Many parents expressed feeling stuck when explaining how to solve a question to their child. This called for a fix and i...

$How to improve recall and build a practice habit$

How to improve recall and build a practice habit

Earlier this year, we had given our Daily Challenge a complete refresh. With our improved guided learning path, your chi...

NEW heuristics content to prepare for year-end assessments!

With the end of year assessments nearing, KooBits wants to make sure that your child has sufficient resources to rely on...

How Top School Students Study 400% Faster Than Their Peers

“I didn’t think I could do it…” Michael Wong recalled how anxious he felt when he came to Singapore from Thailand as a P...

These Super-Mums Got Their Kids To Ace Math, With Just 20 Min Practice A Day

When Janice realized her son, Bjorn, was struggling with math, she did what any concerned parents in Singapore would hav...

How a “Netflix for Science” saves busy parents 10 hours a week

If your child needs help with science, and you don’t have time to teach them, this article is for you. You’ll discover a...

How a “Netflix for Maths” saves busy parents 10 hours a week

If your child needs help with maths, and you don’t have time to teach them, this article is for you. You’ll discover a p...

How to teach primary school science at home

As busy parents ourselves, we know it’s tough to teach primary science at home. You probably don’t have time to patientl...

How to teach slow learners maths in 20 mins a day

What if you had to sit still and study for 2 hours straight? It feels terrible, right? And it’s worse for a child! Unfor...

The #1 reason primary school students are falling behind in maths

Did you know teaching maths at home could do more harm than good? This could be why some students fall behind in primary...

The #1 Reason Why Your Child’s Maths Results are Falling: Assessment Books

Before you buy another assessment book, take note: It might not be as effective as you think! What if your child is prac...

How tuition can wreck your child’s grades (if you’re not careful)

There’s no doubt tuition can push a student to perform better. But not all tuition is created equal. So how do you know ...

The all new Peer Challenge is here. Let’s learn without borders!

We’ve got some happy news that you’d want to share with your child today! Check out our recently improved Peer Challenge...

How your child can ace any primary maths topic in under 10 minutes

“What kind of mother can’t teach primary 1 maths?” This came from a frustrated mum who vented on an online forum. She wa...

Is your child falling behind in primary school maths?

It’s not easy being a parent in Singapore. They do everything they can to ensure success for their child: Spending a ton...

Is your child making this mistake in primary school maths?

This question on improper fractions is commonly tested in the MOE syllabus. The answer is 29/9, and it looks simple. But...

How to teach science at home

If you need help teaching science at home, here’s a “detective” method you can try: Understand – Read the question caref...

New Heuristic videos and questions for your child!

Drum rolls, please! We’re super excited to share a new version of our HOTS & KooQuiz features with you! With 4 categ...

$NEW Daily Challenge: Made more focused & effective!$

NEW Daily Challenge: Made more focused & effective!

Users love our Daily Challenge as it helps them recall key concepts in a jiffy and gets them started on their revision r...

Can plants only use sunlight for photosynthesis?

Plants need sunlight to make their own food. Plants can also use artificial light to photosynthesize. But did you know t...

Mushrooms are plants, true of false?

Mushrooms have some similarities to plants. They have cell walls, root-like structures, and can move certain parts by th...

3 Way To Get Kids Excited About Science

Science is naturally an interesting subject to most students. But throw in exams and assessments, their excitement level...

Is Everything We Eat Digested?

This is a common question we don’t think about often. But there are certain foods we eat that are not digested by our bo...

How to explain tricky science keywords to a child

Many students lose marks in exams because they get confused over certain science keywords. Let’s look at one example: “E...

Can your child solve this science question?

Time to debunk another common science misconception! Many students get this incorrect during exams. It might even trick ...

Parents, what’s wrong with this answer?

Getting higher marks in Science is all about keywords. Teachers won’t accept the answer without the right keywords…even ...

Are bigger magnets always stronger? Find out in our NEW misconception video!

Misconceptions are one of the most common problems students face in exams. For example, consider this question: “Are spi...

What kind of motivation works better for your child?

Constantly nagging at your child to get a certain task done? Well, then you’d be familiar with the struggle of getting c...

How a Filipino parent used KooBits to improve her child’s math grades

Story first published on Edamama. Written by Abigail Adora Tabladillo Being a parent of school-aged children is challeng...

Try KooBits Science FREE for 7 days!

You can now try KooBits Science FREE for 7 days! It’s the ultimate toolkit to help your child master P3 to P6 science co...

3 Most Productive Ways To Spend The March Holidays

Term 1 is almost over and the March holidays are just around the corner. Deciding how to spend the holidays can be trick...

Maths Made Easy: 6 Ways KooBits Builds Exam Confidence

What if your child could walk out of the exam hall smiling with confidence? With KooBits Math, that can be your reality....

5 things to try in KooBits Science today

With so many features, new KooBits Science users might not know where to start. To help you make the most out of it, bel...

How Building a Learning Habit Can Help Your Child Improve Academically

Having reflected on the past academic year, how can you help your child improve at school this year? There are different...

KooBits Science: Overcome Common Misconceptions In Science

One of the coolest features in KooBits Science is KooClass. KooClass helps your child clarify common misconceptions, so ...

KooBits Science: How To Make Fewer Mistakes In Exams

In science exams, graphs can often mislead students and cause them to lose precious marks. As an example, try this commo...

KooBits Science: Common Exam Mistakes

Try this common P3-4 science question on the topic “Magnets”: The answer is (3). It’s easy for adults, but explaining th...

These Super-Mums Got Their Kids To Ace Math, With Just 20 Min Practice A Day

When Janice realized that her son, Bjorn, was struggling with math, she did what any concerned parents in the Philippine...

These Super-Mums Got Their Kids To Ace Math, With Just 20 Min Practice A Day

When Janice realized that her son, Bjorn, was struggling with math, she did what any concerned parent would do – hire a ...

3 Reasons Kids HATE Maths – and what you can do about it

Does your child dread their math lessons and end up in tears over homework? Before jumping into solutions, it’s good to ...

The 20% Rule To Learn Faster With Less Time In KooBits

KooBits is more than just a platform to practice math. Underneath the hood, you’ll find a robust system designed to make...

Bring Maths To Life With 1000+ Animated Video Solutions

Maths doesn’t have to be abstract and difficult to understand. With animated videos, students can learn in a fun and eng...

PSLE Maths Made Easy: 6 Ways KooBits Builds Exam Confidence

Everyone knows PSLE maths is tough. But with the right preparation leading to the exams, any student can tackle it with ...

The Straits Times Exclusive: How KooBits Helps Parents Teach Math At Home

We’re honoured to be featured in an article published by The Straits Times. In this interviews, we shared about: How Koo...

3 Ways To Prepare For Exams During Home-based Learning

3 Strategies For A Productive HBL Experience Full home-based learning (HBL) in Singapore returns for Primary 1 to Primar...

$Techniques for Learning the Singapore Math Model Method$

Techniques for Learning the Singapore Math Model Method

The current approach to learning math in Singapore primary schools is through the math model method. Under this approach...

4 ways to be a healthier teacher this year

It’s no secret that teaching is a profession that exposes instructors to germs. In fact, studies indicate that teaching ...

How Thorough Proofreading Can Take Your Thesis From Good to Great

A thesis is a form of an academic paper that entails the need for a student to conduct extensive research from various r...

Preparation to Ace Your Exams!

Preparing for an exam and passing it is already a challenge as it is, and preparing to ace the exam just exponentially i...

What Schools Need To Know About Visitor Management System

How many visitors are in your establishment right now? How many did you have yesterday? What about on this day two years...

Why You Should Complete Your English Language Study in Manchester

When it comes to picking out which school is for you, there are a lot of things to consider. You’ll be spending a lot of...

How to Set College Goals in 6 Easy Steps?

“It simply is an observable and measurable end result having been set by great aims fixed on a goal which sometimes, mig...

Top Reasons to Consider Home-Schooling Your Child

A new trend is starting to pick up traction where schooling is concerned, and that is the home-schooling movement that h...

Does your Kid have homework blues? Five tips for making homework fun

For most children, the terms “homework” and “fun” can never be formulated in the same sentence. To them, homework is a c...

What schools need to know about patent

The use of technology is now a common practice among primary schools in Singapore. This is an encouraging development as...

All you’ve ever wondered about the disney culinary program

Most kids grow up not only watching Disney, but breathing, eating and drinking Disney. Disney makes more than movies — t...

6 online degrees that leave time for the family

Finding the right college program to fit your busy schedule can be difficult. You want an education that won’t take you ...

Top 4 accelerated degree programs for families

Fast-track education can be a blessing in disguise for families with kids because sometimes parents find it difficult to...

Online schools, gap years, and other options for graduating teens

Every parent hopes their child will graduate from high school ready to take on the challenges of college. However, this ...

How to learn chinese characters effectively

Learning Chinese must start with learning Chinese characters. Without an appreciation of how Chinese characters work, it...

How to teach chinese to kids

Learning how to teach Chinese to children can be a challenging task, especially if the child is growing up in an English...

ACT Prep courses help you improve your ACT score

Repetition is the key to learning. That’s a widely accepted theory. But what happens when the subject you need to learn ...

How to make your child pay attention in class

Does your children find it hard to pay attention in class or to what you are saying? If your answer is a yes, you are no...

Why give teachers gifts?

There is something to be said for what a teacher does for your child throughout a school year. They build a relationship...

Choosing a career in designing for kids

As recently as 10 years ago, people who wanted to attend college had to go to a bricks-and-mortar institution because on...

4 Tips to Get Your Child To Do More Listening Comprehension Exercises

Listening comprehensive exercises have always been boring for children. Not only do they have to sit down and listen for...

$Math Olympiad for Primary School$

Math Olympiad for Primary School

KooBits is proud to be the exclusive distributor for the Asian science and math olympiad for primary school 2013 (offici...

Oral exam tips for primary school

Oral exams are an important part of a primary school student results as they contribute 25% to the overall score. With s...

4 top degrees in demand for 2013

Today, getting a job is more challenging because most employers are looking for college graduates. A high school diploma...

How to Find the Right Scholarship for College

You already know that working with your child’s learning style is important if you want him (or her) to be successful ac...

5 Tools for Home-Schooled Children

Only 67% of home schoolers are currently using new technologies and the cost of home-schooling can be a little much when...

The Complete Guide to Direct School Admission (DSA)

Research contributed by Ng Chow Hui and Xue Quan. For most children in Singapore, the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Exami...

The #1 Key to Solving Problem Sums…that Most Parents Ignore

Problem sums, or math word problems, are one of the most challenging learning tasks for primary school students. Parents...

7 Tips to Improve Your Child’s Listening Comprehension Skills

Many people think of listening as a skill that requires no thought or effort. As such, listening comprehension skill is ...

3 Ways Digital Textbooks Will Transform Your Child’s Learning

Amid the problems encountered with physical textbooks and constant technological innovation, publishers, educators and e...

Preparing for Primary School – 16 tips to help your child on the first day of school

From Kindergarten to Primary One The first day of school in Primary One is very important to a child. It’s the first imp...

The Problem with Today’s School Textbooks

For as long as systems of writing and formal schools have existed (whether for secular, religious, or other purposes), t...

Why You Should Form a Study Group for Your Kids

Ever heard the phrase ‘two heads are better than one’? This can be especially true when it comes to studying in groups. ...

How to Prepare Your Child – and Yourself – for Primary One

Given the stress that parents face during the important transition period from preschool to primary school, we wanted to...

Help! My Kid is Hiding His Poor Grades.

So you just found out that your kid has been hiding his bad grades from you all this while. Or maybe, you’ve realised th...

Maths Enrichment Courses: Which One Is The Best?

Are you having trouble deciding on the right Maths enrichment classes for your child? Before you rush to enroll your chi...