Tan Shih Yi (Hwa Chong Institution)

I joined Ms Foo’s classes when I was in JC2, after not performing particularly well in JC1 (D in Midyear exam and C in Promos). I had always been disinterested in and not motivated to study Economics. I struggled as I did not know how to study Economics properly, had a shaky foundation in the subject, and was very unclear of answering techniques and exam tactics.

Over time, Ms Foo’s lessons became the most enjoyable and eye-opening Economics classes in my two years of JC. Her friendly disposition and accepting nature helped me feel more encouraged to work hard for Economics as she always believed in us and motivated us to improve.

Ms Foo is always extremely patient and clear in going through the details of the content. The small-group class setting makes learning more conducive as Ms Foo is able to cater to all students. After demonstrating the ways in which questions were to be answered, she provided us with many opportunities to apply our knowledge by allowing us to attempt to answer questions. She constantly encourages class participation, and I personally feel that it was only after I began to participate more actively when my understanding of Economics improved significantly. Her frequent reminder and advice greatly improved my answering skills and mastery of the content. Whenever I needed help in Economics outside of tuition class, Ms Foo was always open to providing assistance and explanations to my queries.

With Ms Foo’s dedication and guidance, I managed to score an A grade in the A Level Exam for H2 Economics. I am very thankful for her inspiring teaching and unwavering support and faith in me!