Acknowledgement from class of 2021
Having little prior exposure to the subject, econs was definitely one of the most challenging subjects for me when i first entered JC. For me, the hardest part is knowing which parts of the thick sets of notes my schools gave me were relevant and knowing how to answer the essay questions. When i first started, i tried really hard memorising the notes given to me in school to regurgitate it out in exams. However, despite being able to memorise the notes, my grades still failed to improve. My answers were often irrelevant to the questions as i found myself purely regurgitating my memorised notes. Mr Koh classes perfectly bridged the gap in my learning which helped me dramatically improve my grades over time from consistent Us to eventually getting my A in A levels. His emphasis on thoroughly understanding concepts and breaking the questions down really helped guide my thinking process and made econs so much easier to handle. Besides just being spectacular at teaching, Mr Koh is truly one of the most inspiring teacher that have made a great impact on my life. His positivity and good energy radiates through his classes and it honestly always brightens up my day. I’ve often struggled with listening and liking teachers my whole life (which eventually even made me dropped out of my JC) but I can confidently say that Mr Koh is one of the only few exceptions in my life where i truly respect him. After dropping out, Mr Koh’s guidance really really helped my studying so much. While i also definitely put in a lot of effort studying to get my ‘A’ grade, it would not have been possible without the help of Mr Koh. i really cannot speak higher and recommend any teacher more than Mr Koh!!!
Calvin (Pte Candidate) - A in Econs
Mr Koh has helped me tremendously in the past 1 year. For content lessons, what I found helpful was the concise summaries he provided during lessons and how he spent time during lessons meaningfully by going through certain noteworthy parts, and pointed us toward the school notes for other parts that he felt we should self-study. Besides content, Mr Koh taught us how to actually write our essays and case studies. This was most helpful for me because, like many students, I was able to understand content, but had no clue how to structure my essays or what were the key points to take note of. His handy guidebook served me very well and so did his abbreviations that really make almost every essay question answerable because of how transferable and broad-based they were! I owe my progress in Economics to Mr Koh’s amazing and well thought-out curriculum, and his patience in addressing many of my incessant queries. Thank you for all your guidance Mr Koh :,)
Jamie (HCI) - A in Econs
During J1, I felt lost whenever I did Econs. As a Science student through and through, the emphasis on prose writing in the high-weightage sections of both CSQs and essays challenged me. I had no idea how to write a response that was satisfactory for my teachers, let alone Cambridge. When I joined Mr Koh's lessons in J2, his prescribed acronym-based models for both general answering techniques and common specific questions were like a light in the dark tunnel I was in; it gave me a sense of clarity and direction just like how formulas in the Sciences did. Mr Koh's compartmentalisation of the syllabus makes his lessons easy to follow and intuitive to understand. On top of that, Mr Koh is a diligent and encouraging teacher who always strives to help his students, as he did for me by staying back to clarify my doubts after lessons. I can say without a doubt that Mr Koh's guidance is what brought me out of the darkness of the uncertainty I once had about Econs and allowed me to achieve the results I now have. Thank you Mr Koh!
Isaac (RI) - A in Econs
At the end of J1, despite genuinely putting in effort for Economics I was scoring Us in every paper I took. I was at a loss, and genuinely panicked because I did not know how to move forward. My friend recommended that I try taking Mr Koh’s classes, and I went in ready to give it my all but thinking that only a miracle would be able to save my grades. Over the year that I attended Mr Koh’s classes, he proved himself to be the miracle I needed. Mr Koh’s teaching style is unique, his focus on techniques and structures alongside the teaching of content allow for deeper understanding and the honing of application skills. His classes were interactive and engaging, and his genuine passion for the subject shines through in how he taught us. Outside of classes he is also very willing to help his students, very quickly responding to questions via text and marking extra essays with very short turnaround time. His comments on submitted work are detailed, and unlike teachers in school he gives structured feedback on what exactly is missing and how to push the answer to L3. I wound up getting a B for my As, which is a huge leap from consistently scoring Us throughout my first year of JC, and I could not have done it without Mr Koh. I would definitely recommend him to anyone taking econs, because he makes studying the subject so much more efficient and fun too!
Nicole (RI) - B in Econs
I remember feeling extremely stressed during my J1 year, as no matter how hard I studied for Econs, I was still unable to see any improvement in my grades. I spent most of my time available during Promos period studying Econs and barely had time at all for other subjects, yet I could only scrape through with a C. After joining Mr Koh’s classes in J2, while I didn’t see a marked improvement right at the start, I somehow felt more confident as Mr Koh’s classes taught me exactly what assessors were looking for. His classes place huge emphasis on the most important thing that is often neglected— exam skills. He makes use of a variety of acronyms to help us tackle different topics better and would always use clear diagrams and flowcharts, making the lesson content exceedingly simple to digest. As he offers students the option to choose between joining a live zoom class or watching the recording at their own pace, it allows students of different learning styles to adopt revision methods they are most comfortable with. After adopting Mr Koh’s techniques, I trusted the process and was definitely rewarded at the end. I definitely wouldn’t have been able to score this well without his help.
Emmanuel (HCI) - A in Econs
At the end of J1, I was still finding it difficult to identify the question focus and content needed in the essay. panic mode sets in I decided to join Mr Koh’s lessons and Mr Koh really saved my Econs grades. By categorising important content and keywords into different themes, it has become a lot easier to remember the essential points needed for concise and coherent essays. One of the most significant points that he has taught us would be “focus on the dartboard”. By training us to identify the question focus, it is already half the battle won! He responds to messages really promptly! (almost immediately) I really recommend everyone to join Mr Koh’s lessons because he would really provide you with a whole new perspective to Econs! I did not like studying Econs at the start and felt really lost as to how to phrase my answers and draw my diagrams, but Mr Koh’s guidance on the techniques and skills (extremely valuable!!) made Econs a lot more interesting! Thank you Mr Koh!
Chloe (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh’s lessons made econs a much easier and enjoyable subject to study with his structures and acronyms. Even foreign questions could seem so familiar, which allows us to tackle most questions in exams. He teaches us how to study and write smart, allowing us to have a targeted approach towards economics exams. On top of that, he is patient, encouraging and often inculcates life values in his lessons. With his guidance, my confidence in economics increased in a short period of time 🙂 Thank you Mr Koh!
Yen Kit (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh introduced frameworks that are unique to every topic. These frameworks provided a form of structure, such that understanding concepts became more logical to me. He also highlighted key concepts and organised them well, which helped with my revision. A kind and dedicated tutor, Mr Koh always clarified our doubts in a timely manner. With his guidance, I was able to view Econs using a different perspective and improved significantly
Zidney (ASRJC) - A in Econs
Before I joined Mr Koh's classes at the start of J2, I was scoring Cs in the subject. I struggled with writing econs essays (content wise and time management wise) and I did not know how to study effectively for this unfamiliar subject. Econs has always been a subject I dreaded due to how unpredictable the questions always seemed to be and the fact that I was less confident in the humanities. However, Mr Koh made such a seemingly unpredictable subject to one held together by reliable structures and frameworks. His acronyms and frameworks really helped to break down the subject into something more structured, manageable and straightforward. Additionally, he guided us in terms of dissecting questions and identifying typical question types which all have their typical answer framework. Due to this, I could better able summarise the content and easily know how to plan my essay regardless of what question appears. Mr Koh is also very dedicated in helping us outside of lessons, and I thank him for answering my slew of questions so readily via text and for providing prompt feedback on my work. At the start, my econs did not seem to improve as much as I hoped for, and I asked for an online consult with Mr Koh to help review my approach for econs. I think that one consult really identified what I should be working on (time management and more emphasis on evaluation) and it definitely set myself the correct direction to improve! From then onwards, with a more targeted approach, my grades started improving slowly but consistently as I grew increasingly more confident and prepared in tackling econs. I definitely couldn't have improved so much and achieved good results without Mr Koh's effort and patient guidance 🙂 Thank you so much Mr Koh!!!
Nic (HCI) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh's class really late (maybe ~1+ months before As?) but it was really good in helping me to reinforce and consolidate the concepts that I had previously learnt. In addition, the specific structures and techniques that Mr Koh used in tackling questions from different topics helped me to better understand what I should look out for whenever I approach any question, and I was able to better plan my answers within a short period of time. Previously, I felt that I didn't really know what was expected of me whenever i was faced with uncommon questions, but the general framework which i had learnt was very helpful for me with regards to the analysing of such questions. I also liked the flexibility of the classes, which meant that I could go back to the recorded videos after lessons to follow up on anything that I had missed. Overall, Mr Koh's classes were very useful and engaging at the same time, which I thoroughly enjoyed! Thanks for the help Mr Koh!
KN (HCI) - A in Econs
As a student who has always been weak in humanities, essay writing has always been a scary and dreadful task. However, mr koh provides structures and frameworks for all topics that are easy to remember and apply. This not only simplifies the whole process of essay writing, but also makes understanding complex concepts easier. Mr koh always emphasises the importance of breaking down the question so as to better understand the question requirements and convey my answer in the most succinct and efficient way possible. Hence, my biggest takeaway from his lessons is that it’s not about the end point, but the process! His guide book is also extremely valuable as he condenses topics into just a few pages ensuring that essential points are included, yet not missing out on the smaller details. Mr koh is very personable and often shares personal experiences to make lessons less mundane. Thankyou Mr Koh for making econs a less daunting subject!
Pei Yee (HCI) - A in Econs
My experience learning Economics involved overcoming many challenges. I struggled to apply the content learnt to the various types of essay questions and tailoring my answer to the context in CSQs. Step by step, Mr Koh clearly and concisely imparted knowledge that helped to improve my understanding of the subject and skills that made me more confident in tackling the questions in both papers. The effective essay structures for each topic have aided in my content mastery and question application. Whenever I encountered any difficulties during revision, Mr Koh would readily clarify my doubts and provide feedback for my work, which certainly allowed me to improve on my answering techniques. Above all, Mr Koh is a patient and encouraging teacher who will walk the journey of conquering A level economics with you. Thank you Mr Koh for your guidance in both Economics and life!
Kah Jean (RI) - A in Econs
Prior to joining Mr Koh’s lessons at the very end of JC1, I have always struggled to grasp the concepts in Economics and never had an ounce of liking for the subject. It was through Mr Koh’s lessons, where he often reinforced his unique frameworks and addressed the wide range of possible questions asked, that I started to see improvements in my results. Despite the short amount of time I had, plus my disinterest in the subject, I managed to improve from scoring consistent Ds and Es to ultimately a B for ‘A’ Levels. More importantly, during ‘A’ Levels, I felt confident enough to tackle the Market Structure essay although I did not revise much from it, and this can be attributed to Mr Koh’s consistent recaps and reinforcement of concepts. Beyond academics, I also started to progressively understand the significance of what I was studying and started to somewhat enjoy the learning process as I noticed myself looking forward to his lessons. Mr Koh is an extremely dedicated and passionate tutor, and I am beyond grateful to be his student. I have personally learnt so much from him, which was not just limited to Economics, that I can proudly say will last me for a lifetime. He has inspired me a lot and there’s really no place that does it better than ThatEconsTutor!
Megan (HCI) - B in Econs
As Economics was a vastly new and different subject going into Junior College, I struggled immensely with understanding concepts. I hated econs due to the perceived insurmountable difficulty level and complexity, however after attending Mr Koh's lessons, I found myself enjoying the subject and its intricacies. He used parachute concepts to compartmentalise the different topics and made it so much easier to study. Not only was Mr Koh a dedicated tutor who answered all my doubts, he also went above and beyond to motivate and befriend his students. An incident that had left a lasting memory on me was in JC2, where my friend and I were completely lost in the macro topics. Perplexed, we sought help from Mr Koh. We then met him for a 2 hour long physical consultation where he patiently clarified all our doubts and assured us that everything was going to be okay. In addition, he also treated us to drinks and provided us with concise and helpful notes. I remember feeling so touched and grateful that he was so willing to go the extra mile to support and encourage us. While all of his classes were through Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he still went the extra mile to form bonds with his students by constantly encouraging us with thoughtful and sweet messages in the group chat. In particular, the nights before our A level examinations and our results day, he even typed a long paragraph to reassure us. In addition, the virtual classes made it easier for us to look back at past concepts being taught. Not only do I regard Mr Koh as my teacher, I regard him as a friend. I could go to him for his advice on non-academic issues, and his (lame) jokes never fail to put a smile on my face! I genuinely recommend Mr Koh for anyone who is currently struggling in Economics as his lessons are extremely effective, fun, and interesting. Mr Koh's strong desire to befriend his students is one that sets him apart from other tutors that I have gone to. Thank you Mr Koh for the past 1.5 years, I will never forget you! 😀
Yee Xuan (DHS) - A in Econs
Mr Koh’s style of teaching is very unique and different from other teachers. My favourite thing about his lessons was all his acronyms and frameworks that made econs papers seem not so scary anymore. The way he gets us to appreciate themes in econs and to break down every single question we see made me never scared for A levels econs because whatever question i saw there, no matter how novel, or weird it is, i can always rely on his trusty BCC and SCC to answer it. What’s interesting about his lessons is that he never ever actually goes through any answer keys, because there was never a need to. He gets us to understand that there’s no point reading answer keys and trying to memorise them, because what’s more important is to break down different questions and see patterns in how to approach it. Mr Koh even offers a complimentary lessons every week, sometimes even 2 lessons per week, so there is more than enough time to cover the content as well as answer our questions real time during class. Outside of class, whenever i had a question about something i saw in school, or anywhere i could easily ask him because he would reply so fast and help me clear my doubts immediately. Although I never attended Mr Kohs lessons in person, I know Mr Koh is very caring to all of his students. He finds time to joke with us and share personal stories during lessons which make things we are studying so much more real. His little book was all i needed to revise for A levels, and the techniques he taught us to break down questions and answer it gave me so much confidence going into A levels and made econs really enjoyable for me. I highly highly recommend anyone who needs help in econs to go for Mr Koh’s lessons!
Ignatius (HCI) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh’s class, I struggled to score in econs despite being able to understand the concepts and being interested in the subject. Through his lessons, Mr Koh helped me understand how to structure my answers in a relevant and more accurate manner, allowing me to gear my essays towards what Cambridge was looking for. The answering techiques that he introduced help to streamline my thinking and writing process, which was especially beneficial for my time management. His unique teaching methods also helped break down certain concepts in a digestable manner that aided memorisation and understanding. The one thing I appreciated the most was his quick replies to whatever queries I had (without compromising the quality of his answers). In fact, there was once when I had sent him an essay for feedback and wanted to edit certain parts, but by the time I could send a new edited version, he had already marked the first one! Overall, Mr Koh is an enthusiastic tutor with a cheerful disposition who will not hesitate to help you with his abundance of materials and knowledge. I am grateful for his guidance which has helped me go from a C in econs for prelims to an A in the A levels.
Joyslyn (RI) - A in Econs
Economics, to me, was the most challenging subject to do well in during my JC life. The questions vary limitlessly, and knowing the correct content to write was the personally the hardest concept to grasp. Mr Koh has helped me tremendously in improving my econs. His many frameworks guided me in better answering essays and case study questions. Not only that, he also goes through niche questions that occasionally appear in A levels. For example, I vividly remember memorising the framework for rational decision making right before the exam day. To my joy, when I flipped open the paper the next day, rational decision making was right there. I resolutely believed that helped me in securing an A. As long as you have confidence in Mr Koh’s teaching and frameworks, an A is almost guaranteed for any econs exam!
Brian (NJC) - A in Econs
In JC1, my friends and i were quite lost and confused about econs and usually didn’t score too decently in tests and exams (partly due to our school teacher whom we didnt really click well with his teachings). however, this continued to JC2 and after the first half of the year, we started to get quite anxious as A levels were just few months away and our econs standard did not seem to have improved. my friend joined mr koh’s classes first and introduced me to join his classes (as he said that his brothers attended his lessons back when they were still in JC and both of them scored A for A level econs!). i needed all the help i could get so i decided to give it a try. a few lessons in and i was already much more enlightened and slowly i became more and more confident in econs thanks to mr koh’s fun and easy to understand econs structures and acronyms. mr koh is really informative, patient, will clarify all your doubts and will take the extra mile to help u understand anything u are unsure of. he also teaches us valuable life lessons outside of econs. i ended up with an A for econs in A levels! (i once thought tat it was impossible to even pass) i can safely say that without mr koh, i would not have gotten my A, thank you so much!
Claudia (NYJC) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh's classes, I thought of economics as a hard-core memorization subject. I was very lost as to how to write an essay, mostly spamming content based on what I memorised from lecture notes. Unable grasp the subject, I fared badly in JC1, failing my examinations. After attending Mr Koh's lessons for a period of time, I learned that there was a structure we could follow for every essay question, and that helped me greatly in essay writing. Using acronyms to help us recall structures and content better, I realised that I did not have to memorise tons of essays to be able to write well. Despite lessons being brought onto zoom due to Covid, Mr Koh puts in extra effort to ensure that students are able to catch up. He provides free consultation lessons weekly, allowing him to check in on our school assignments and guide us. As for students who require more guidance, we are also able to book 1-1 online or physical consultations. From an S grade to an A, from disliking the subject to enjoying writing essays - all thanks to Mr Koh! Mr Koh is a patient, kind, hardworking tutor - as seen from the sheer number of hours put into coaching students. No doubt one of the best economics tutor in SG! The only regret I have is not starting lessons with Mr Koh earlier! Thank you Mr Koh!
Tricia (RVHS) - A in Econs
I chose Econs as a subject to take as I am very interested in Econs. Despite my interest, I was unable to score well and had severe misconceptions about how papers were marked and I found myself getting S for my Mid Year Exams in J2. I asked around and a friend recommended Mr Koh to me and I joined his classes. Mr Koh was enlightening and created structures that allows students to tackle ANY question, even those that are out of the norm. We learn how answers are graded and how to get the coveted L3 on our answers. Mr Koh is up to date with different schools' teaching methods/styles and also tailors his lessons to help students be clear about what their schools may be teaching them. His lessons allowed me to go from almost giving up in Econs classes to actively participating. Furthermore I was able to clarify any of my doubts regarding any content and Mr Koh would reply very quickly. While many may think that Econs is just about memorising essays and regurgitating, Mr Koh's teachings allows us to apply our concepts to frameworks and answer all questions. As I joined his classes rather late into J2, I was quite far behind his class but Mr Koh always reached out and made sure I understood whatever terms he was using and even sent me recorded lessons from before I joined to bolster my understanding. Within 3 months, I was able to go from S in mid years to an A in prelims. Mr Koh's passion for Econs and enthusiasm to help students do their best will definitely help any and all students!
Marcus (EJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is one of the most enthusiastic and organised teachers I’ve ever met, and attending his class was also one of the best decisions that I’ve made entering JC. His teaching quality is undoubtedly outstanding and the pedagogy absolutely effective. While making content easier to comprehend, Mr Koh made learning Economics in A-Level incredibly simple through his own structures in question analysis and writing, which I had not seen often from other teachers. He would go through questions in great details if needed and guide us patiently to truly understand the concepts and techniques. I only joined the lessons towards the end of J1, but Mr Koh helped me improve fast. Within a month, l had learned how to break down questions and develop logical plans for responses according to the indicated question requirements within seconds. He would always answer my questions as soon as possible and make sure that I understood them well. So, if you want to be an efficient learner in Economics, I would definitely recommend you join Mr Koh’s class!
Andrew (HCI) - A in Econs
Before I joined Mr Koh's classes, I thought that econs was about pure memorisation and regurgitation, heavily relying on my school notes for tests and exams. I often tried to ``spot`` questions in a bid to gain an unfair advantage as well. However, after joining Mr Koh's class, I was impressed by his methodology and found that memorisation became so much easier, since he has an acronym for almost every topic and essay structure imaginable. Furthermore, his risk-based approach ensured that I no longer had to gamble when it came to revision and I went into the exam hall more confidently, as the skills for question analysis and answering techniques he imparted gave me the ability to answer questions accurately and more importantly, efficiently. Most important of all, Mr Koh's passion for econs has also made me much more interested in the subject, which certainly contributed to making me more motivated and less tired during revision. I have absolutely no regrets joining Mr Koh's class, and I highly recommended that you do so too!
Ryan (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is incredibly resourceful and has a very unique and effective teaching pedagogy. He explains concepts in great detail which has enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of the topics and draw links between the macro and microeconomics topics. Besides this, he has taught us the skill of question analysis and also various frameworks which have been exceptionally useful in answering both case study and essay questions. Most importantly, Mr Koh is always very encouraging and helpful in giving advice and in answering any questions I have. Thanks to his guidance my grades for Econs managed to skyrocket to an A at the A-Levels.
Ee Xiang (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is a dedicated teacher who is able to break down Economics concepts into bite-sized chunks that are easy to understand and remember. His use of various acronyms and answering techniques helped me break down both straightforward and “curveball” questions in a way that addresses the question requirements clearly. His comprehensive guidebook was a helpful add-on to his lessons, where key concepts are distilled for students to quickly digest main ideas from thick lecture notes. I find that his topical review of all the JC prelim papers/TYS questions leading up to ‘A’s really helped push his students to be the most familiar with potential question types that would appear in the final exams. Beyond that, I also appreciate Mr Koh’s patience with answering our individual questions and his support for our development as young adults beyond academics. Through Mr Koh’s lessons, my econs grades improved from the B to C range in school exams to an A in A levels.
Yimin (RI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is a caring and passionate teacher who is willing to go out of his way to help students. During the start of JC1, I had no idea how to start on an essay and only blindly memorised lecture notes. However, thanks to Mr Koh's simple but effective exam techniques and methodologies, I could start answering questions with a clear structure in mind and by the end of JC2, I could smoothly write out 3 full essays. Mr Koh is also very willing to answer any questions raised whether is it in class or through whatsapp, and encourages us to consult him as and when we have any doubts. Thanks Mr Koh all the help provided! 🙂
Elizabeth (DHS) - A in Econs
Acknowledgement from class of 2020
I think the trial class is enough for any student to realise how effective Mr Koh’s lessons are. New to Economics, my classmates and I were unsure about the same things: how to structure the answer, which pieces of information are relevant, or how part “b” is different from part “a” of the essay. With Mr Koh’s help, we gained confidence in dealing with these common issues. Unlike school lessons, I observed that Mr Koh structures the content into frameworks, that weave in common exam question types (i.e. 90% of the questions normally asked). For every question type, he has a special answering technique and an accompanying acronym. So instead of trying to take apart every “new” question that looks so-similar-yet-so-different, he helps us break them all down into maybe 15 acronyms. Especially when under exam pressure, these acronyms become life-saving formulae – because they save some much-needed time, and provide clarity of thought to answer the questions appropriately. Apart from his lesson content, Mr Koh is also extremely committed to each student’s learning. He has one of the fastest essay feedback rates (if I remember correctly, his record was 20 minutes), and quality will not be compromised. It truly is one of the distinguishing factors between him and other tutors. Mr Koh is honestly one of the very few tutors who have become even more effective after moving the classes to online due to Covid-19 scenario. With e-lessons, we can attend multiple lessons a week to revise old material, re-watch recordings to fill in any gaps, and ask questions more easily. For any student struggling in Econs, I would suggest that you try Mr Koh’s lessons out. Not to give false hope: My grades did not improve immediately. But I knew for a fact that my understanding and approach to the questions had improved significantly. And I did eventually get that A.
Hemadri (RI) - A in Econs
In JC2, my friends and I were extremely lost for econs. We went for many econs tuition trials and we eventually decided to join Mr Koh’s tuition... and we are VERY GLAD AND THANKFUL that we made such a decision back then. Thinking back, some of the main reasons which set mr koh’s lessons apart from the others include Mr Koh’s patience, his sincere desire for us to understand and love economics and of course, his pedagogy which focuses more on the application of our knowledge. Being a rather inquisitive learner who overthinks and overcomplicates issues, it was really hard for me to understand economic concepts. I often doubted the content in my lecture notes as I always questioned if the theories were always true and I often wondered what would have happened if the assumptions made did not hold true. Overcomplicating things and asking questions which were not in the syllabus hindered my learning as I confused myself and when I consulted my teachers, they would dismiss my questions, telling me that I did not have to know what I wanted to know. Thankfully, Mr Koh helped me out. He always answers my questions no matter how weird or basic they are and no matter how many times I clarify with him. He would use different analogies and ways of explanation to explain to me the concept until I fully understand them and this really helped me understand the economic concepts rather than just memorising and regurgitating in examinations. Besides Mr Koh’s patience, another thing that really helped me in learning economics is his pedagogy. Economics lecture notes are often convoluted and filled with loads of information. It is extremely hard for students to read and remember every single bit of information in our lecture notes as it takes up a lot of time and effort. Sometimes, even after undertsanding every single bit of information in the lecture notes, we may not know how and when to apply and use these knowledge to answer questions. This renders this way of revision rather inefficient. In comparison, Mr Koh distills the lecture notes into themes which focuses on the most important things that are often needed in examinations. He also shows us a variety of questions and we will dissect the questions and go through the relevant concepts form there. This way of reverse engineering really helps us to revise more efficiently and effectively as compared to reading lecture notes. Mr koh’s lessons are also very well planned and if we attend lessons consistently, we would not have to worry that we will forget certain older concepts when we learn newer concepts as Mr Koh will link all the relevant concepts together to revise with us. Although Mr Koh’s lessons are now online, it does not compromise our learning at all but in fact makes our learning more convenient and effective! We can ask questions freely in the zoom chat and Mr Koh will be able gauge the lesson pace better as he can pause at appropriate times to answer our questions or to go through a certain concept again. Hence, with the ZOOM lessons, the lesson flow is a lot smoother and more natural unlike physical lessons whereby asking questions is a bit ‘paiseh’ because you may disturb the lesson pace or interrupt the teacher. Furthermore, mr koh provides more than 1 lesson a week and this honestly helped me a lot in my revision. These lessons helped me gain exposure to the different question types which gave me a better sense of what the different types of questions require me to write. Besides all these mentioned benefits, zoom lessons are also recorded and this means that we can watch the videos again if we missed out any information during class or if we want to watch it again to revise. I often watch the more important videos (those on the special/common themes) again before exams (at 2x speed) and it really helped me in my revision! All in all, my friends and I are very thankful that we chose to joined Mr Koh’s tuition class in JC2. For me, mr koh’s lessons really suited my learning style and mr koh’s patience really made me interested in learning economics and also made me feel comfortable learning at my own pace. This has greatly boosted my confidence and drive to learn economics 🙂
Xinyi (NJC) - A in Econs
It is not easy to get an A for Econs. The subject is difficult, and my school teachers often do not give us adequate and precise guidance. I realised I needed help in Economics, and I attended one of Mr Koh’s trial lessons. Almost immediately, I could see the vast difference between school teaching and Mr Koh’s lessons. I signed up, and within a few months, Economics became one of my strong suits. One of the perks of being his student is that you can ask him questions anytime. He is literally a walking encyclopaedia for A level Economics, one which I have referred to innumerable times. Mr Koh understands the needs of the A level student. He knows we need a clear light to illuminate our pathway to getting an A, and successfully provides one through his clear-cut essay frameworks and answering techniques. His acronyms also prove useful in memorizing content and frameworks. Undoubtedly, Mr Koh is a great teacher. He is able to deliver the important information while not compromising on details, all within a very short time as compared to the school curriculum (so much so that I did not even need to listen to lectures!). He seasons his lessons with interesting analogies and humour to keep us engaged. There is a certain charisma to the way he speaks and teaches, which captivates students and increases their focus. Recently, he has gone virtual with lessons due to the health crisis. I still think his lessons are effective, with the assumption that you are a self-motivated student. Finally, Mr Koh is more than a teacher, he is a mentor as well. Personally, he is someone who I would seek for advice, even for issues not pertaining to Economics. He is down-to-earth with his students and shows genuine interest in our lives, as long as we are willing to share with him.
Keefe (RI) - A in Econs
One of the best decisions I made in JC was to join Mr Koh’s econs tuition. His teaching pedagogy is very effective. He creates easy-to-remember acronyms and frameworks for different Question types and teaches us how to identify the question types and how to apply the various frameworks. To many, and understandably so, Econs may seem more like an art subject with an elusive structure, hence I find that Mr Koh’s method of teaching is very strategic and empowers me to learn Econs as efficiently as possible –– like shining light into a tunnel:) The thing that I truly appreciate about Mr Koh is how patient and kind he is to each and every one of his students, that more than a tutor, he is a friend to us. When I find myself struggling over a concept that was taught before multiple times, or things that were mentioned before, he would still be so encouraging and prompt in replying to me. I have tried out another econs tuition before, but I was scared to ask the tutor questions, so i felt i could not benefit from it as much. Hence, having Mr Koh as my tutor was a true blessing. I have attended both physical and online classes with Mr Koh, and to be honest, I have found the online zoom lessons to be more helpful in my learning. On zoom, I felt I had greater liberty to ask any questions on my mind and could participate more in classes also, which helped to reinforce the concepts, and correct any misconceptions I may have had. Since zoom has a private message function, I felt that i could ask him questions without feeling embarrassed. Furthermore, I am able to rewatch many of the recordings of the lessons to simply refresh my memory or reinforce certain concepts. In all, I am very grateful to have found this Econs tuition and I highly recommend it to all students taking H2 econs in JC:)
Faith (HCI) - A in Econs
I started online lessons close towards the second half of my J2 year and immediately found classes extremely helpful with Mr Koh immediately sending previous lesson videos on topics I had most trouble in. With lessons being online, my learning for each week was not confined to the lesson agenda for the week as I could easily request videos about other topics or answering techniques previously discussed. With lessons being recorded, it made learning much more efficient as I could rewatch the lesson on my own time when I am less tired and more focused, and change the speed of the video to my liking. Completely following all of Mr Koh’s advice and consistently following up after every lesson was what pushed my E in H2 Economics in prelims to an A.
Natashmin (RI) - A in Econs
Hi Mr Koh! Thank you so much for still accepting me as a student just over a month before As. Even though it was a very last-minute, risky decision, I’m so glad I decided to stop being complacent and seek the help that I needed for Econs. It was tough, but I tried my best to follow your frameworks, re-aligning my thinking processes and memorising your acronyms. I think your methods really work if they were able to miraculously pull me from a D in prelims to an A in A levels 😂 What I liked most, however, was not the splendid results you enabled me to achieve, but rather the confidence you instilled in me. I wasn’t expecting much for Econs even all the way till the end, but I was very comforted. You made sure we all knew that you believed in us, and that whatever the results may be, you would still be proud of us. You genuinely want the best for us students, even hosting financial literacy sessions out of your own time and crafting heartfelt messages to cheer us on. That is what I possibly appreciate the most about you! Pedagogy-wise, your acronym system saved me a lot of time, helping me group questions into manageable types. The 3-hour CSQ and Essay crash courses, where you covered a wide range of past-year questions, helped in giving me lots of practice. Your heavy emphasis on evaluation made me realise it is an underrated aspect which teachers may often neglect. Plus, you were easily contactable at all times, so asking questions was a breeze 😊 In terms of the lesson structure, I appreciate your live online lessons so much (they’re convenient, engaging, and comfortable). Your YouTube videos also greatly help students who joined at any time to catch up with whatever they’ve missed out on. I regularly viewed your recorded videos from previous lessons to keep in touch with Econs, allowing me to review and recall what I’ve learnt. The resource I used the most was the handbook (it was clear and illustrative even for a new student like me).
Li Xin (HCI) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh’s class a little before my block tests as my Econs was weak and there was just a few months left until the actual A-Level exams. Mr Koh carefully prepares materials for class and the lessons are very well thought out. He is also extremely engaging and delivers the lessons in an easily digestible way to make the learning easier and more fun. Mr Koh also provides personalised feedback based on our work to help us improve the next time round. I personally liked the frameworks that he taught us as it allowed for my work to be more structured and helped me to generate more evaluation and content for the papers. At the time when I joined, the classes were all conducted online and I was very impressed by the quality of his classes. Online classes were conducted very smoothly and it allowed me to save on the travelling time. I enjoyed the classes as we could ask questions easily without feeling so scared or shy and it facilitated my learning greatly. Under the careful guidance of Mr Koh, I managed to improve steadily from a C at block test to a B at prelims and eventually an A at the A-Levels. Thank you Mr Koh! Mr Koh is a dedicated tutor who is very encouraging and approachable as well. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs help for Econs to join his classes! 🙂
Andrea (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh focuses on teaching methods more than content, which I think is very important. His answering techniques and structures are very useful, and his logic of answering questions is very good. Mr Koh's classes really enlightened me in studying econs. After listening to Mr Koh's classes, I felt that I understood econs better, and I was more confident in answering questions in exams, and my essays and CSQs became more logical, and my results improved a lot.<br />
Yilin (NYJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an excellent teacher who managed to remove much of the haze of confusion typically associated with econs. He helped me genuinely understand the concepts involved and plot out how to efficiently master the concepts. Without his guidance, econs would have been a much harder subject to stomach, and he helped me grow to appreciate and deal with the functions and intricacies of economics. He was also very open and responsive, frequently answering in depth questions about advanced concepts in a way that made them approachable. I am grateful to Mr Koh for guiding me all the way through 2 years of econs.
Jedrick (HCI) - A in Econs
i only joined the online tuition classes half way into j2 and at this point I was still getting Es for econs. I found the lessons very useful as mr Koh would not only do topical revisions but also run through tys and past year paper questions with us. He also made it easier to remember important concepts by creating acronyms to help us remember. Mr Koh was also really helpful in answering any questions I had and I really feel that all this helped me improve so much that I managed to receive an A for econs during the alevels 🙂
Janelle (SAJC) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh’s lessons, i found economics boring and was barely passing economics in school, having difficulty applying the content that was being taught in school to exams. However, through Mr Koh’s efforts i managed to improve significantly. Mr Koh often simplifies economic contents with relatable analogies making it easy to understand and jumps straight to teaching us application skills to help us do well in exam. He provides us with topical frameworks to help us deal with common essay questions and a general framework to help us cope with unique questions, along with acronyms that are easy to remember. Yet, what motivated me to attend Mr Koh’s lesson every week was his genuine passion to help each and every one of us improve. He is very approachable and will never hesitate to clarify our doubt instantly at any time of the day. After shifting to online lessons, he allowed us to attend J1 classes to recap our J1 content and even provided double the lessons weekly nearer to A Levels without charging extra fees so that we were able to get more revision. Fearing that online lessons may affect our learning, he took the effort to open up consultation lessons for us to ask questions or review our work before giving us individualised comments and areas to work on. During Mr Koh’s classes i learnt much more than economics as i had also gained invaluable life lessons from the personal stories he shares with us occasionally as well as financial literacy skills that will better prepare me for the future.
Jian Hao (NJC) - A in Econs
I would like to thank Mr Koh for being a dedicated teacher, not only was he passionate about economics, he was also one that cared sincerely for his students. I will send him my questions or essay plans and Mr Koh would always reply me promptly and he always was very patient in explaining concepts till I understood it. Mr Koh occasionally slips in personal anecdotes into his lessons which made lessons more interesting 😊He even went the extra mile by giving us extra lessons every week when exams were nearing. The online lessons were beneficial for me as I could save on travelling time. This gave me more time to focus on other parts of my revision. I could also go through the recorded videos as many times as I needed to which allowed me to internalise difficult concepts more thoroughly. It definitely helped me in revision as I could revisit previous recorded videos again to consolidate my learning. Mr Koh had an effective way of condensing messy school notes into detailed yet concise templates (??) which made economics so much more digestible and enjoyable. His style of teaching helped me to stay focus in lessons as we were constantly writing and listening at the same time. More importantly though, he always emphasised to us how good grades are not the be all and end all and that there are more important things to life. These helped me put things into perspectives and were no doubt comforting words to hear amidst the stressful a level period.
Clare (HCI) - A in Econs
Like many students, Economics was my most hated subject, and one I put off the most. So even when I started classes with Mr Koh, I was initially stubborn and reluctant to change my approach to the subject. Yet, he never gave up on me and kept encouraging me to stick to the structures we’ve learnt in class all throughout the COVID period. Only when I consistently scored D throughout J2 did I realise I had to change my method of memorising and use these approches, and once I did, I instantly saw an improvement in my confidence with the subject. Had I adopted these approches earlier, my familiarity and confidence with the subject would have been honed earlier. Nonetheless, sticking to these structure ultimately paid off, and I would like to sincerely thank Mr Koh for making economic so much more bearable and at times even fun. His dedication and passion for the subject is truly inspirational, with the extra hours he pours in for classes and additional consultations he willingly provides, all of which are testaments of his determination to ensure that his students put in their best regardless of the results.
Jasmine (NJC) - A in Econs
Following my poor results in J1 Block test, I enrolled in Mr Koh’s lessons to help me get back on my feet. Econs was never my strong suit, but Mr Koh helped me to adopt a positive mindset in tackling econs. His structured pedagogies and his patient coaching eventually brought me up from an S in J1 Blocks, to a B in Prelims and eventually, an A in the A Levels. Without his guidance, I am confident that such stellar results would not have been achieved. Moreover, his genuine passion for econs really rubs off on all of his students, and now, I have become much more confident in my understanding of economic theories thanks to his lessons. I am also very grateful for all the times he helped me to mark and comment on all the practice papers I submitted, as well as for all the times he helped me clarify my doubts leading up to the A Levels. Thank you so much for your tireless work Mr Koh!!
Kaelan (HCI) - A in Econs
Throughtout jc, I struggled alot with econs & finally decided to seek help after scoring badly for my j2 midyears. Initially I was worried as it was my first time attending an online tuition but Mr Koh's lessons were extremely effective and engaging, and online lessons were useful for me as I could replay lesson recordings to reinforce concepts. Mr Koh's lessons helped me understand how to tackle exam questions & his frameworks helped me prepare for exams more efficiently. After attending lessons, I managed to improve from a S to B from mid years to prelims and evantually an A for A levels! Thank you Mr Koh for making econs so much more enjoyable and manageable (:
Audryn (NYJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an inspiring and reliable Economics tutor. He teaches in a clear and concise manner and would always point out helpful notes that we would help us excel. He does not hesitate to clarify any doubts that any of us has and always explains to ensure that everyone understands before moving on. I joined lessons late, about 5 months before the A level examinations, when lessons were conducted online. Back then, I had difficulties grasping what was taught in school and felt confused. However, when I attended lessons, the economics content became clearer when Mr Koh taught with guiding acronyms and I started grasping what was needed to excel in the examinations. Online lessons were advantageous as I was able to listen to the recordings again at my own pace, taking notes of important notes I might have missed out before. Thanks to Mr Koh’s lessons, my economics grade jumped from a C for MYE to an A for A levels.
Timothy (NJC) - A in Econs
I first joined mr Koh’s tuition classes because I was unable to understand econs that was taught in school. I was also having a difficult time as I did not enjoy learning econs. Mr Koh not only made learning econs much easier with his acronyms and essay structures, he also made it more enjoyable for me. He had a very clear and concise method of teaching econs which is very helpful for students who are about to take on the a level examinations. He also always provides us with the best materials from guidebooks to model essays. Mr Koh has never failed to answer any of our questions and doubts promptly despite handling large classes, making great effort to ensure that we all internalise every single concept. I am very grateful for mr Koh’s guidance and support. Thanks to his lessons, my economics grades jumped from E in J1 to an A in the a level examinations.
Mu Rong (NJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh has been of great help towards developing my interest and understanding towards economics. He always finds ways to make his lessons engaging and simple to understand, building my confidence for the subject. Mr Koh’s lessons are also exam-driven, providing useful acronyms to make studying economics more palatable and easy to understand. The tips that he provides are extremely useful for examinations, giving me an edge over my peers when it comes to scoring well. Even during Covid-19 restrictions when face-to-face lessons could no longer continue, Mr Koh’s online lessons still ensured that my learning was not compromised. His lessons remained engaging and I didn’t feel that I was missing out. Mr Koh always goes the extra mile, providing additional lessons to cover the ten-year series which proved to be extremely useful in preparing me for the A-level examinations. I thoroughly enjoyed being taught by Mr Koh over the past 2 years. His lessons were of immense help in ensuring that I truly understood what I was learning, and also helped me to score well in economics. I would really recommend his lessons to those who are struggling or hoping to get that additional edge over others to achieve their desired grade.
Jarell (HCI) - A in Econs
Before going for Mr Koh’s lessons I was very lost on how to write an Economic’s essay or answer the CSQ. However Mr Koh’s lessons have helped me to structure my answers to achieve the highest marking band as well as allowed me to be really grounded in my Economic fundamentals. Even on online platforms, his lessons are still highly effective and my learning was not affected at all. Mr Koh is also a very patient teacher and is willing to go the extra mile such as providing extra lessons to clarify our doubts.
Tay Mie (NJC) - A in Econs
Hi Mr Koh, thank you so much for teaching me econs the past year, I have never been particularly good at econs because I never really knew how to study for it I just always thought it was all about memorising. Only after coming to your classes did I realise it actually was so so much more than just memory work; you have completely changed my perspective of econs and shown me how to breakdown each topic and question with structure. I couldn’t have gotten my A without your help thank you so much!!
Justin (HCI) - A in Econs
As someone who has joined Mr Koh’s online lessons just months before the A Levels , I can say with utmost confidence and certainty that you will definitely learn and grasp concepts better . I got an E during prelims and a B for A Levels . I changed my study method and shifted away from my school notes and completely relied on Mr Koh’s trustworthy guidebook , watched his youtube videos which are condensed yet concised and replayed his lesson recordings . Attending his lessons onlines were really enjoyable, as he always manages to make the concepts interesting and easier to grasp, with his full fledged dictionary of creative synonyms and structures like abc322, which really made me understand the question requirements and made econs which was once a daunting subject for me , less terrifying and more manageable and fun .What I love the most is how I am able to learn econs effectively on my own at home , as Mr Koh always has concise and specific video resources to aid any misconceptions I have or to learn a new concept.
Valerie (ASRJC) - B in Econs
Excellent Econs Tutor for my son. I approached Melvin for help for my son who was having difficulty understanding Econs theories in class after JC1. Econs was not a natural choice for my son but he had to choose one Humanities subject. Within the short time span to A levels, Melvin was able to guide my son to understand the key Econs theories and more importantly how to apply them to different problem scenarios. Melvin is a highly effective Econs teacher who has developed his own unique structured teaching method that enables his students not only to digest but apply what he teaches in an exam setting. I highly recommend Melvin for his holiday catch up and regular classes. A at A levels. Results speak for itself.
Mr Yeo - Father of Kaelan HCI (A for Econs)
Mr Koh is an extremely patient teacher who goes an extra mile to help his students, and is highly engaging despite only having online lessons, which are personally effective due to the ability to replay lessons.
Jana (HCI) - A in Econs
Acknowledgement from class of 2019
Panicked after getting a D in Economics for prelims, I joined Mr Koh for lessons. His lessons were insightful and engaging, allowing me to rediscover my interest in the subject. The frameworks which he taught really helped me to improve my essay writing skills immensely. I looked forward to weekly lessons with Mr Koh, as he teaches very concisely and I always come out learning something new, be it Econs-related or in non-academic areas. However, what impressed me the most is how much he cares for his students. Not only about our grades, but our wellbeing in general. Despite only being his student for a short while, I not only see him as a tutor, but a mentor as well. Thank you for your guidance, Mr Koh!
Cara (HCI) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh a month before Prelims, I was always struggling with economics. However, Mr Koh's dedication and well-structured lessons made it easy for me to understand economics concepts and learn how to tackle different question types appropriately. It made my learning for economics way easier as I used to think economics require a lot of memorising, but attending Mr Koh's lessons allowed me to link economics concepts easily, and to finally write proper stuff in my prelims, which I saw a huge increase in my percentile for the first time. I am extremely thankful for Mr Koh's passionate teaching which allowed me to achieve an 'A' for economics for my A levels. It was truly a fun time learning under Mr Koh and I wished I joined his classes earlier.
Ang Chun Juay (NYJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh has helped me out greatly in H2 econs. From his frameworks like BCC and his evaluation guide, i could see significant improvement in the body of my essays and in my evaluation skills at the end of the essays. His themes for macro econs, had really helped to build a basic understanding of economic events which came in useful in provide better content and better understanding of certain essay questions and case studys. His small class sizes also made it easier for us to speak up in class and ask questions. He would frequently help to break down tougher questions into a simpler form for us to understand and answer.
Rohan (NJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is a very engaging tutor who is dedicated to ensuring that he imparts his knowledge in the<br />
most concise manner as possible. He simplifies the complex subject of Economics into exam-ready<br />
structures that are highly effective and time saving. After joining his classes in J2, my understanding<br />
of both the content and question requirements has improved greatly through using his approach. He<br />
never fails to provide the additional help needed to students who may have questions and will work<br />
with them to clarify their doubts. He has certainly played a pivotal role in my A levels Economics<br />
journey, despite the short 6 months that I spent in his classes. Thank you Mr Koh!
Gladys Woo (NJC) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh's lessons early on in J1, and that was a decision that gave me the advantage I needed to do well for Economics in JC. The excellent teacher that he is, Mr Koh never fails to break down otherwise complex economic concepts into easy to understand portions for us, while keeping the class engaged in the lessons with interesting anecdotes and his cheerful personality. The pointers that he gave on answering questions, such as dissecting the question properly before starting to answer and essay structures, came in especially useful for me, eliminating my problem of not being able to complete the Economics papers in time. Mr Koh also distilled all the content that we were taught into acryonyms, making it much easier to remember the essential ideas under the pressure of an examination. However, what I feel is the best aspect of Mr Koh's teaching is his care for each and every student, making sure that noone falls behind the class. Whenever we had any doubts about the subject, he was always there to answer all of our questions, taking time to make sure that we understood fully. If our grades were not up to our expectations, Mr Koh would point out the places where we tripped up and tell us ways to improve, while encouraging us to do better next time. Without his patience and guidance, I doubt my ability in Economics would be anywhere close to where it is today.
Loh Ming Xuan (HCI) - A in Econs
When I joined the tuition centre after my prelims, I was extremely worried and doubtful of my ability to do well for the A’levels. However, Mr Koh’s lessons provided me with concrete strategies on how to tackle different questions and to ensure that my essays answered all the question requirements. Despite only being a student there for around 2 months, I still managed to learn a lot of useful tricks that enabled me to effectively break down the different types of questions across various topics which eventually helped me to get an A in the A’levels! Moreover, Mr Koh was always friendly and approachable, never hesitating to help clarify my doubts be it over text or after class.
Yeo Su Shan (NYJC) - A in Econs
I have been attending Mr Koh's lessons since the first lesson in J1. Mr Koh made learning Economics a much more enjoyable process for me. His classes are interesting and effective.The notes given are also concise and easy to remember. Whenever I have queries or doubts on schoolwork or lesson materials, he is always available to answer them in an effective and efficient manner. Aside from Economics related stuff, he also helped a lot by giving me life advice. Thank you very much Mr Koh!
Theresa (NJC) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh's tuition class, i had difficulties understanding economic concepts and developing essays. It was due to Mr Koh's lessons that taught me easier ways to grasp economic concepts, allowing me to better understand and draft my essays better. He always makes an effort to clarify doubts with students during and after classes. This eventually allowed me to improve my economics greatly. Thank you Mr Koh! 🙂
Ashley Toh (CJC) - A in Econs
Initially, I was only intending on attending the crash courses conducted in June when I was in J2. However, because of my really positive first lesson experience, I decided to continue and join the weekly tuition sessions as well. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I made in my Junior College life. His lessons were not just enthralling, it was also insightful and incredibly well put together. I’m impressed with his teaching style and notes- both have helped significantly boost my own confidence in tackling Economics as an exam subject as well as my interest in Economics. My H2 Economics result was a feat I would not have been able to pull off alone. It definitely would not have been possible without his help and advice. For that, I’m grateful and thankful to have met a teacher like him at such a timely point in my life. Thank you Mr Koh 🙂
Faith Tan (VJC) - A in Econs
Before joining Mr Koh’s classes in J2, I always have difficulty understanding economics concepts and was consistently failing econs in J1. Despite my weak foundation in econs, I found Mr Koh’s lessons rather easy and concise for me to follow and understand, which allows me to grasp the concepts and skills quickly. His frameworks also helped me greatly as I learn how to unpack the different questions and it is more effective than just memorising the lecture notes. This enabled me to improve tremendously. Also, Mr Koh is very patient and approachable! He is always willing to clarify our doubts. I am so glad that I joined Mr Koh’s tuition as it definitely help to bring me from an ‘U’ to an ‘A’ grade. Thank you for your guidance, Mr Koh!
Mandy Tan (NYJC) - A in Econs
If I were to use one word to describe Mr Koh, it would be dedicated. Having been his student for the past two years, I am consistently amazed by his commitment towards our learning. His lessons are well structured and do not solely focus on imparting content — something many erroneously believe is the key to success for economics. Instead, his topic specific acronyms were pivotal in consolidating my knowledge and allowed me to stay calm and recall concepts under examination conditions. The case study and essay skills I have learnt gave me assurance in examinations, regardless of how unorthodox the questions may be. Beyond the classroom, Mr Koh has been nothing short of a caring tutor. Whether it is answering questions in his free time or offering life advice, he has truly touched my heart with his unwavering support in this tough A levels journey. I have never imagined that studying economics would be fun, but I am glad that Mr Koh has sparked my interest right from the beginning. Thank you Mr Koh!
Carissa Lee (HCI) - A in Econs
I struggled with H2 Economics throughout JC, and started attending Mr Koh’s class in June of my J2 year. Mr Koh’s approach to tackling economics questions is incisive, and I could easily apply his catchy acronyms and foolproof essay structures to my own work. I found his exam time-management techniques to be particularly useful to myself. Moreover, Mr Koh is an extremely dedicated tutor, as he gives us feedback and answers queries outside of class. With his help, I saw steady improvement in my grades. Thank you Mr Koh for your guidance!
Alexis Sudrajat (HCI) - A in Econs
Melvin distills concepts in economics into efficient, effective, exam-ready structures. He answers every economics question promptly, clearing my doubts in the subject. His tips and lessons helped me to excel at economics and ace at essays. He provides personal consultations for students as well if they need more guidance. Melvin’s support has aided me during the tumultuous and stressful A-level journey. I highly recommend taking his classes!
Sarah Mak (EJC) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh’s class in early after J2 Blocks (where I gotten an E). I was panicking as I have never scored a B before, let alone an A. Mr Koh’s teaching style is extremely concise and he taught me how to approach different types of questions. He also introduced many acronyms which helps me to memorise different concept. The acronyms also acted as checklist to ensure that my essay was a balanced one. Mr Koh is also a very dedicated teacher who tries his best to cater to every student’s needs. When I do not understand a particular concept, he would patiently explain to me the concept. He would even goes to the extent of marking extra essay and give valuable feedbacks on where I could further improve my essay. Without his guidance, A would be much more difficult to obtain.
Cheng Bing Xuan (NYJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an extremely dedicated and effective tutor. Having walked the path himself, Mr koh is familiar with the complex economic syllabus. He never fails to explain the key concepts thoroughly and ensures that we understand the discipline of economics from its core. Furthermore he is enthusiastic and always happy to answer questions. He also created his own handbook to aid students in their learning. The handbook includes many top tips and tricks that help extract key information from school notes and tackle exam questions. In class, his in depth analysis of exam questions also helps us understand more clearly the demands of the examiner which allows us to tailor our answer to the question. All in all Mr Koh is an exemplary tutor and i thank him for helping me in my study of economics.
Keynes Tay (RI) - A in Econs
I started attending Mr Koh’s classes in J2 after barely scrapping a pass for March CT. I was very disappointed, but he reassured me that he would help me to master the right techniques and strategies, and helped me regain my confidence in Econs again. His lessons are very well-structured and I always found myself learning something new during class every week. The acronyms and essay structures Mr Koh has taught us are really useful in helping me to remember key content without having to memorise chunks of notes blindly and writing endlessly during exams. He also taught us how to dissect questions properly and approach unorthodox questions, which came in very handy in the A levels. Mr Koh is extremely dedicated and approachable - he is always willing to look through any additional essays and case studies that I submit and in fact encourages us to do so, and he also answers any questions we have outside of class. Above all, he is a humble mentor that constantly showers us with encouragement and reminding us that we are more than our grades. I am really grateful to have found Mr Koh and for all his guidance. Without him, I definitely would not have been able to achieve an A for Econs. Thank you so much Mr Koh!
Rachel Chew (RI) - A in Econs
Having done less than satisfactorily for my J1 Promotional Exams, I was looking for someone that could distill what seemed like a cluttered syllabus into something more organised that everyone can grasp. And Mr Koh did just that. I joined at the start of J2 upon the recommendation of one of my school mates, and despite being taught at a different pace, in a different way and with different marking standards than my other peers, Mr Koh's one-size-fits-all formula to the basic requirements for each essay, as well as more specific techniques to answering every single essay type, catered to every single student and helped me steadily improve throughout my second year in JC. In the exam setting, Mr Koh understands very well that students often do not have time to recall the lengthy explanations from school lecture notes. That is why his catchy acronyms for every single essay type are easy to remember and came instantly to my mind every time I saw a new essay question. Despite only joining his classes in the second year, Mr Koh's crash courses during holidays were straightforward, thorough, yet easy to understand, helping me catch up quickly as well. Mr Koh is a teacher truly passionate about his craft in teaching the subject of Economics through distilled concepts and easy to understand formulas. At the same time, Mr Koh takes the effort to know each and every one of his students personally, taking the time to mark our essays as and when we submit it to him, arrange consults with us and even talk to us about our future goals after the A levels.
Gabriel Yap (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is different from an average teacher. He spends great effort in taking good care of his students and ensuring that each and every individual receives the help they need for Economics. He is never tired of answering every question thrown at him even outside of class time, and his lectures are informative yet engaging. I am grateful to be taught by a tutor that gives each student his utmost attention and care.
Albert Ong (HCI) - A in Econs
Before I joined Mr Koh's class in July in my J2 year, I was consistently getting Ds for H2 Economics. Mr Koh's clear-cut explanations for confusing and difficult economics concepts cleared many of my doubts and made H2 Economics much easier to understand. This helped me be more assured when answering essay and case study questions. Mr Koh also uses memorable acronyms which make remembering the contents to tackle the various types of essays a breeze. Moreover, Mr Koh is very encouraging and approachable. These help to create a conducive environment for learning. His insightful explanations also help deepen my appreciation towards Economics. Under his guidance and teaching, I was more confident in approaching questions and my Econs result greatly improved from D to A. I highly recommend signing up for Mr Koh's classes!
Chng Yu Yang (HCI) - A in Econs
When I joined Mr Koh's class quite late into J2 with pretty disastrous grades, I was really only hoping to pass econs in the end for the exams. However Mr Koh always encourage me to aim higher and do better. He never hesitated to help me when I had to catch up with many of the economic concepts that I did not understand properly. Even late in the night when he would always answers my queries which I am really thankful for. The teaching method is really effective in letting us understand the chapters properly instead of just blindly memorising. Mr Koh would also sometime share with us small tips in life that are really interesting and helpful honestly. I eventually somehow got an A and I would definitely say that without Mr Koh's help it would have not been possible!
Yun Chao (HCI) - A in Econs
Economics tuition with Mr Koh is something I definitely do not regret taking up. If anything, I regret not having joined earlier, to gain a better foundation and understanding of the content and various answering techniques. Mr Koh’s teaching method ensures that students understand the crux of every topic and are well-versed in applying essential answering techniques to tackle common question types. This translates into our ability to make the most of our time during an exam, producing concise answers that fulfill the marking requirements. Furthermore, his various acronyms also allow us to easily remember and thus apply the various answering templates during exams. Before attending tuition, Economics was a very convoluted subject to me – the questions were difficult to dissect and even harder to answer. However, Mr Koh’s lessons and effective answering techniques were elucidating. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr Koh: without tuition, I definitely would not have been able to gain confidence in this subject, let alone achieve an A for Economics in my A’Levels. Thank you so much for all of your help Mr Koh!
Yu Jun (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh’s lessons allowed me to see econs in a much more simplistic manner with his parachute concepts even though econs was originally a very complex subject for me. Even though I joined his classes very near A levels, his lessons allowed me to improve tremendously, allowing me to achieve my ideal results at A levels.
Samantha Wong (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Melvin Koh is an exceptionally qualified, passionate and intelligent teacher, and I wouldn’t ask for anything more from an Economics tutor. I will be the first to admit that I was initially apprehensive because there are a multitude of tutors out there with inflated accolades and not much to actually back them up. However, after enrolling into his classes, I felt completely enlightened as we got to understand the essential concepts behind each and every topic and how to apply them intuitively in the exam setting, thanks to Mr Koh’s incisive and insightful understanding of Economics. I can safely say that I was soon focusing on rereading his handbook and tuition notes to prepare for school lecture tests. Mr Koh also applies his years of experience, and strong personal interest in the industry, in his lessons, helping our study of JC Econs feel much more relevant and dynamic. Most importantly, Mr Koh tirelessly updates his materials and lessons to give us an edge in capturing the zeitgeist of current economic events in our essays – something schoolteachers often hint about. Mr Koh’s guidance has undoubtedly helped me immensely in reducing exam anxiety and achieving consistently good results in Econs throughout JC.
Xiao Wei (RI) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh’s lessons really late into JC2 after being dealt a U for economics in my block test 2. Through Mr Koh’s weekly lessons, I was brought up to speed with both the content rigour needed to excel in A level H2 Economics as well as the various methods to dissect and tackle questions. The two books I received from Mr Koh were a great supplement to my school lecture notes and helped me familiarise myself with the various acronyms to remember factors and essay requirements. Mr Koh is a brilliant tutor who was able to clarify all of my doubts, on top of that he goes the extra mile to mark and provide feedback for any extra practice work we submit to him. Mr Koh was always available when we presented him queries over Whatsapp. Thank you Mr Koh for being a great help in my A level journey!
Bryan (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh teaches and emphasizes the importance of using essay structures and answering techniques to tackle questions. This method effectively complements the school’s content taught during lectures, giving me a better idea and direction on how to plan and execute my essay, which cannot be done with just knowledge from lecture books alone. He will consistently drill the concepts into our mind and emphasize its importance. Mr Koh is also extremely approachable and tries his best to make his lessons interesting. All in all, Mr Koh played a huge role in making econs a more enjoyable subject and helping me achieve my A!
Thia Jing Ying (HCI) - A in Econs
Acknowledgement from class of 2018
The best way to sum up Mr Koh as a teacher is that he is a teacher that teaches not only the mind, but the heart as well. Apart from his easy-to-follow structures and detailed teaching that allow his students to excel, he always makes sure to encourage his students! During prelims, my economics grade was a D, which ruined my confidence and left me petrified for the A Levels. However, Mr Koh not only went through my script with me in detail and marked the essays I rewrote, he made it a point to rebuild my confidence by telling me that he believed in me and the potential that I had to do much better. Mr Koh is a teacher that believes in a student more than he/she does in him/herself, and his belief in me allowed me to overcome my setback and to ultimately achieve an A for economics in the A Levels!<br />
Quek Hui Ying (RI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is a dedicated teacher who is willing to go the extra mile to help his students excel. He is passionate, engaging and very experienced. His lessons are structured and organised.</p>
<p>Before joining Mr Koh’s classes, my approach to studying Economics was to memorize lecture notes word for word and to practise as many case studies and essay questions as possible. However, after attending his lessons, I realized that it is not about the quantity of essays completed, but the quality of each essay written. We cannot be practising blindly.</p>
<p>Mr Koh’s parachute concepts have been very effective in distilling the rigorous Economics syllabus. He focuses on what is important in the lecture notes and has useful acronyms to help us remember the content. Additionally, he teaches us how to analyze and dissect questions so that we fulfill the question requirements without missing out on important points. His essay frameworks help us to apply the content that we have learnt. These proved to be extremely helpful for me, especially during the A Levels.</p>
<p>Outside of class, Mr Koh is an approachable mentor who is always there to help. He is willing to answer any queries we have and look through our essays. He is not hesitant to share his life experiences and give us valuable advice. I definitely could not have achieved these results without his teachings. Thank you Mr Koh for guiding me throughout this journey!
Venice Ong (RI) - A in Econs
I joined Mr Koh’s class in the middle of J1 after attending one of his trial lessons and realizing how effective his teaching style is. I was feeling very dejected after scoring badly for my first CT but he managed to give me assurance and helped me figure out that memorizing lecture notes weren’t enough -the differentiating factor would be how we apply the content, as he would go on to help us master. I relied heavily on his notes whenever I was revising for exams as I was able to sort the chunky lecture notes into categories and understand what content should be applied when, and how to score evaluation marks easily. In the A Level exam, many questions caught us off guard as they were unfamiliar. Yet, I remembered what Mr Koh said about always falling back on his acronyms when in doubt, and true enough, I managed to get an A!</p>
<p>I believe a good teacher makes you want to learn and is willing to go above and beyond to show you as long as you are willing to learn, he is there to help. Mr Koh always assured us we could submit any work we wanted him to mark, we could see him outside of class if we were still unsure or we could always text him any questions we had. He is one of the nicest teachers I’ve had, one that I could treat as a friend and role model, and was a huge source of motivation for me to ace my Econs. He completely changed the way I studied and wrote for Econs and I cannot thank him enough for his help.
Precia Lian (RI) - A in Econs
Before I went for Mr Koh's classes in March 2018, I had scraped a D for my overall year in J1 and got an E in my J2 CT1. The school notes were wall of texts too complicated for me to understand, while lectures were so rushed that I absorbed next to nothing from them. While other students received their As and Bs, I struggled with Economics despite memorising what I believed were the exact answers for essays. The worst part was that I believed I had answered the questions when I hadn't! After my brother's friend introduced me to ThatEconsTutor, I signed up for the classes. Mr Koh's well-planned and well-paced lessons, combined with his knowledge on the subject gave me a new viewpoint on H2 Economics. I was particularly blown away by his knowledge on current real world events and their application in the syllabus. Furthermore, his humor kept the lessons interesting and enjoyable. There wasn't a lesson where I felt I had learnt nothing, nor was there one I felt was boring. With his aid, and his two easy-to-understand guidebooks, I finally improved to a C in CT2s, culminating in an A for H2 Economics for my A'Levels. I'd recommend anyone who wishes to do well for Economics to sign up for Mr Koh's classes! 😀
Lucas Chew (VJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is a wonderful and dedicated teacher who puts in immense amount of effort to tutoring economics. He is able to lift my interest for Economics from hating the subject to loving the subject. Mr Koh uses a different approach in teaching compared to other tutors which instills us with different methodologies, allowing us to understand even more. Besides that, he also uses real life stories from past experiences to enhance our understanding for Economics. I highly recommend Mr Koh as an Economics tutor !
Jaren Ng (CJC) - A in Econs
Despite only having joined Mr Koh's classes after the J2 MYAs (where I had scored a C), I was able to learn helpful acronyms that acted as a checklist in what needed to be included in essays, as well as the structure that my essays should be in. Mr Koh's frameworks allowed me to have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant application skills needed to approach various questions. Aside from his effective teaching methods, Mr Koh is dedicated in helping his students even outside of the classroom. He patiently explained concepts and replied to queries that I had via WhatsApp and would mark the extra essays & CSQs that I gave to him, as well as gave feedback to help me study smarter. Without Mr Koh, an A in Economics would have been much more difficult to obtain. Thank you for your guidance, Mr Koh!
Tan May Yi (TJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an inspiring teacher. He is always energetic during lessons with his occasional jokes creating a relaxing and conducive studying environment. He is experienced in teaching A-Level Economics. His lessons are well-organized and teaching contents are very systematic, carefully arranging all the complex Economics knowledge into themes and topics, which greatly aid in my learning process. Mr Koh is highly responsible as well. Beyond tutorials, I often seek consultations both online and offline with him and he was always very responsive and patient in solving my inquiries. There is hardly any barrier between him and his students; to me, he is more a valued friend in my life than a teacher.<br />
Tian Xiao (NJC) - A in Econs
All along I was getting S & Ds for my internal exam. I felt so frustrated that even though I paid attention in class, I blanked out in tests. But this whole time I was stubbornly memorizing the notes, merely highlighting Mr Koh’s handbook and always too lazy/skeptical about the effectiveness of writing “random” essay questions. Towards the very end of J2, I finally decided to conscientiously take note of Mr Koh’s suggested weekly homework. Mr Koh always gave me detailed feedback for the essays he marked, speedily the questions I WhatsApped him and encouraged discussions in lessons so I was never “paiseh” to ask. By practicing under guidance and with reference to his awesome guidebook, I managed to score A at A levels to my surprise. In addition to being a great teacher, Mr Koh was very nurturing to my friends and I. He would impart his life wisdom and constantly reaffirmed us. I would recommend this econs tuition to any worried econs students out there!<br />
Shania Sukamto (EJC) - A in Econs
Before I was attending Mr Koh’s lesson, I was always bad at Economics and I barely scraped an E for<br />
my March Common Test. Economics is a very extensive subject with most of its topics inter-linked.<br />
The failure to understand certain key concepts can cause your understanding for the subject to<br />
snowball and this results in a disaster. This was happening to me every time I tried to learn<br />
economics. Fortunately, I chanced upon Mr Koh’s Classes. His approach of teaching was very clear,<br />
simple and concise. Mr Koh make used of the Parachute Concept Approach which I found very useful<br />
and effective towards my understanding for Economics. This approach allows us to learn the<br />
concepts very quickly and let us seize out main points and ideas immediately compared to the long-<br />
winded notes that the school usually provides students with. This results in more time for me to<br />
practise and apply concepts onto all kind of questions. This results in greater exposure and builds up<br />
my confidence.. Mr Koh is also very smart in the way he teaches as he knows what the examiners<br />
are looking out for and he will give students acronyms to remember and hence using the acronyms<br />
to answer all the key ideas in a question. Finally, I improved to A in A levels and Mr Koh definitely<br />
had played a big part. I would recommend anyone to sign up for Mr Koh’s Classes and I guarantee<br />
your Economic grade will be in good hands.
Lee Waichong (TJC) - A in Econs
Before I enrolled into Mr Koh’s classes, I had difficulty grasping economics concepts and never got better than a D grade for the subject. I barely understood what I had learnt in J1 and struggled to keep up during lectures in school as I was weaker in Economics, leading to me almost switching H2 Economics to H1. After a year of disliking the subject, I joined ThatEconsTutor at the start of JC2, after scanning through the website and reading the testimonials. It took me only one lesson to realise how true the testimonials were. Mr Koh’s lessons were well-planned and structured. With the various structures, frameworks, parachute concepts and examination skills taught by Mr Koh, I was able to understand Economics much better and could apply what I had learnt in his lesson into my school practices and examinations, seeing my Economic grade improve to a B grade for CT2 and prelims. Mr Koh’s teaching style and sense of humour also made lessons more engaging and interesting. The guidebooks written by him were also comprehensive and effective in helping me grasp economics concepts. Mr Koh’s lessons not only played an integral role in my good results for H2 Economics in the ‘A’ Level examinations, but also greatly increased my interest in Economics.
Joshua Tan (VJC) - A in Econs
Mr Melvin Koh's accolades and years of experience should already have you rest assured that he is an exceptionally qualified Economics tutor. However, I would like to add that not only does he make the subject easier to understand, he also makes learning much more fun and relevant. I recall floundering in Economics in my first year of junior college -- those were dark days. I was consistently down-and-out and at rock-bottom. I was put off by the dry and often ponderous lectures and even more disheartened by my dismal test scores. Just when all hope seemed lost, I found Mr Koh. I definitely found myself enjoying Economics more and more, after attending his lessons; with his patient teaching and encouragement, coupled with some hard work, I started to ``see the light``, everything came together and I eventually attained an A for Economics at the A-Levels. I think it is very rare to encounter a top-notch tutor as humble, approachable, and passionate as Mr Koh. I consider myself most fortunate to have been one of his many students!
Ryan Wee (EJC) - A in Econs
Econs was always the subject that I thought I will never do well in at A levels as I was barely scraping through it throughout J1. Through a friend's recommendation, I signed up for Mr Koh's class after receiving a 'U' during the J2 Common Test and I certainly was not disappointed. As his lessons are clear and concise, I was able to better grasp the important economic concepts, regardless of how foreign they may seem at first. Furthermore, knowing the requirements to different question types allowed me to write more succinct answers rather than blindly grasping at straws during exams. Mr Koh is also a dedicated and passionate teacher who is always willing to accept any essays or test scripts, providing us with detailed feedback on how we can improve further, as well as giving us encouragement when we didn't do so well. He even offered us free consultation during the A levels period so that we can clarify any last minute queries that we had, even though he didn't have to do so. All in all, I'm really grateful to Mr Koh for allowing me to do well for Econs at A levels, and to anyone who is taking Econs in JC, I highly recommend signing up for his classes!
Angelica (EJC) - A in Econs
Mr. Koh is a passionate teacher who always puts his students first. He sieved out relevant information and condensed the entire syllabus into a small guide book, and thus made it much more efficient to study the subject. His teaching methodology has reshaped the way his students learn economics too, and now we learn in a much more effective manner. He refreshes his materials constantly according to current affairs and Cambridge requirements, thus making it a point to ensure that his students are given a cutting edge when it comes to exams. Mr. Koh is very patient and caring too and will not hesitate to stay back to answer students’ questions or to mark our essays. Closer to exams, he welcomes consultation with his students and replies to his students’ urgent questions readily as well. Besides focusing on his students’ academic achievements, Mr. Koh is always on a look out for his students too. He is kind and nurturing, and never fails to encourage us when we are stressed by exams or provide us with valuable life lessons. He is humorous too and has made a tough subject fun to learn in his classes. Under Mr. Koh’s guidance, I have managed to achieve stellar results in economics, and an A in my recently concluded ‘A’ Level examination. I am very grateful for the fun and enriching times that my classmates and I had with Mr. Koh!
Phoong Zhia Wen (HCI) - A in Econs
Since joining Mr Koh’s classes in J1, I have never felt stumped or stuck when answering Econs questions. Through the repeated emphasis of his parachute concepts, I was able to answer questions with precision and ease. I didn’t have to memorise lecture notes word for word anymore (it was really ineffective)! His notes are incredibly easy to understand and apply during exams. He’s super friendly and truly cares about his students. He will answer any questions you have and give in-depth feedback on your essays. Mr Koh made Econs interesting and I really enjoyed my time at TET!
Andrea (EJC) - A in Econs
After my JC1 year, I decided to join an econs tuition because I was struggling to pass promos. Under a friend's recommendation, I decided to go for a trial lesson at the ThatEcons Tutor and was pleasantly surprised during the first lesson at the way Mr Koh managed to distill the economic content into mindmaps and parachute concepts that made the subject so much more lively and interesting! Mr koh was also very patient in explaining and answering all my questions and he taught me what to look out for in econs exams e.g key words and different approaches to answering case study questions, which were really important in helping me to do well in A-levels. He was also very willing to mark extra essays that I attempted and would give me comments which helped me to understand and spot any mistakes in my economics concepts. With his lessons, I no longer see Econs as a dull and content-heavy subject, but rather as a subject that is manageable and fun. Thank you Mr koh for all your words of encouragement and for helping me to make such significant progress!!
Rou Ying (NJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh have been an extremely encouraging and dedicated tutor throughout my entire journey with him. His lessons are always interactive, ensuring that I am on track and following his lesson well. He emphasizes important points and taught me not just the content I need to know for the exam but also a productive way to study for Economics in JC. He referred to the resources he provided regularly so that I could learn how to make use of the various resources to my greatest advantage. He consistently reminded me that personal effort is also salient and was very responsive to my questions over text even when I was just self studying. His dedication inspired me to work even harder and be better prepared for the examination. Bringing me up from a U in my mid-year examinations, I managed to score an A for my A Level Examination, with the personal effort he emphasized and the support he has given me.
Chng Min Ru (EJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh's approach in distilling the syllabus into a series of concise parachute concepts makes the content more accessible to those who are grappling with social science subjects like economics for the first time. These concepts, frequently alluded to in his guidebooks, ten-year series, classes and consultations, are digestible enough such that they are amenable to analytical approaches. In particular, his emphasis on evaluative strategies endows students with a comparative advantage in that they can be confident of securing a certain proportion of marks even before writing the content body paragraphs.</p>
<p>His various methodologies and essay frameworks are useful in that they endow students with lenses with which they can view questions from a different perspective. Students are thus in good stead to swiftly and accurately dissect questions, ensuring that their responses are on-point, in every sense of the word.</p>
<p>Mr Koh is a engaging teacher who never fails to deliver. His willingness to answer questions during, after and outside of class (over WhatsApp) attests to how students can receive the guidance and attention required for them to develop interest in the subject. Quick on the uptake, his cheerful and amicable demeanour makes him approachable to students, and by extension, makes Economics more approachable as well.
Benjamin (RI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh’s teaching makes a world of difference to the results and attitude of all students, from those who have been failing the subject constantly, to those who are stuck in the middle band. Mr Koh’s system of teaching that combines the use of acronyms and methods to tackle essay question makes understanding challenging economic concepts manageable. Students are also able to pick up useful exam skills and tips which can help to boost marks from a B to an A or help those who are struggling to pass. Through his teaching, I was able to understand the basic concepts that I struggled with in school. Without his lessons, I would not be able to keep up with lessons in school. Most importantly, Mr Koh ignites a passion and interest in students for Economics. For instance, Mr Koh was able to change my attitude towards Economics from being disinterested and desperate to become passionate and confident. Ultimately, I was able to bag an A for H2 Economics during my A levels, despite almost losing all hope for that subject in J1. Therefore, if you are a student who has been failing consistently or a student who has been scoring Bs and Cs, you should take up Mr Koh’s lessons.
Georgia Yew (EJC) - A in Econs
I remember vividly the conversation I had with Mr Koh before my first lesson. During that time, I was almost sure that I would be dropping the subject soon, having failed to understand a single lecture and received ungraded assignments (I guess they were way too substandard…). He gave me hope that I will grow to love the subject, and that he can package the knowledge in a way that is easy to understand. And he succeeded. Using acronyms and parachute concepts, I was able to grasp the concepts with ease, dissect questions and come up with answer structures comprising of key points quickly. His lessons, guide books, essay-writing website and youtube videos allowed me to improve greatly in this subject, and played a vital role in helping me achieve excellent grades in every school examination (placed 82nd, 95th and 92nd percentile for CT in J1, CT1 in J2 and CT2 in J2 respectively). I am utterly grateful for having found not only a teacher who is there for me constantly, responding to my late night WhatsApp messages and marking my numerous extra essay practices, but also a humble mentor who never fails to motivate us by sharing interesting snippets of his life stories and reminding us that there is more to life than the few letters on the piece of paper. Thank you Mr Koh for making H2 Econs such an enjoyable subject to learn! 🙂
Yizhen (RI) - A in Econs
Economics is a subject few can prepare for coming into JC. The demanding and rigorous content/skills required for the subject leads to many turning to tuition. Mr Koh seperates himself from many other tutors in his approach to teaching the subject. He effectively breaks it down with his own various structures and guidelines that enables an easy understanding and grasping of the fundamental answering techniques. This is key as while content can be “mugged”, the answering format is where most struggle. Above all his genial and approachable personality is what ultimately makes his tuition enjoyable. No lesson was a chore due to his ability to engage us as people more than just students.
Matthias Seah (HCI HP) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an incredibly passionate and dedicated tutor who is very approachable and always happy to answer questions. His lessons are well structured which allow for a deep understanding into each topic, as well as the most appropriate ways to study for each topic. The methodologies he introduced are very effective and easy to remember, making it simpler for students to grasp and apply. His materials (guidebooks and other notes) are extremely useful and really helped to break down the different question types for each topic and the best way to answer each one. Although econs is a content-heavy subject, Mr Koh provides advice on which areas to focus heavily on, making the subject more manageable. Being a committed and kind tutor, Mr Koh encourages us to arrange extra consultations with him if we need additional help and always help to review our test scripts or practice essays to aid in identifying our areas for improvement. Mr Koh’s lessons are very engaging and has definitely made me grow to like econs. Overall, I am very thankful for Mr Koh’s guidance and I truly believe it helped me to attain an A for econs!
Chloe Tan (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh’s lessons have been extremely helpful in my learning of Economics. Starting off from the basic requirements of each topic to giving us many tips and tricks for tackling many challenging questions, Mr Koh has helped me build up my foundation for this subject. He uses many acronyms for us to easily remember and apply economic concepts that would otherwise be a pain to memorise. A good teacher is not only able to pass down the right knowledge; he is able to pass it down the right way. Mr Koh is proactive in making sure every student keeps up in his lessons, and he will even sacrifice his own time for free consultations during the A Levels period. His kindness and friendliness to his students is what makes him such a wonderful teacher. Once a student who never passed economics, i miraculously scored a distinction for Economics in my A Levels. For that I am extremely grateful to him.
Joel Wong (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh helped to distill the economic concepts such that it was easier to internalise and understand. The lessons coupled with the guidebook really helped to drill in the frameworks which allowed me to answer economics questions effectively.<br />
Perlyn (HCI) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an exceptional Econs tutor who is willing to go the extra mile to help his students to reach their highest potential.With his unique technique and materials , I was able to at least score a B for Econs H2 A levels from a U grade in J1. He helped to change my understanding and attitude towards economics as a subject and helped me to open up my mind and get a better understanding of the subject.
Ervin Ang (MJC) - B in Econs
I am so glad I decided to join TET in J2 because I really believe it helped me achieve an A in the end. Mr Koh teaches the most no-nonsense and exam-smart way. I learned more from him than my econs school teacher, and I especially like the small guidebook and the videos on his app (of which I would watch while I was running at the gym haha). I really recommend this tuition to anyone who is considering; I used to not be a tuition person but you don’t know what you’re missing out on until you actually experience it!
Kelly Ng (PJC) - A in Econs
Before I joined Mr Koh's Econs tuition at the start of J2, I managed to barely pass Econs in J1, but I couldn't see my grades heading in the right direction. However, after joining his class, I felt that his frameworks were extremely useful for different types of essays as it is far more effective than merely memorising lecture notes. On top of that, the tips he provided on how to tackle certain CSQ question types, as well as those on time management and valuing depth over breadth, are extremely useful and enabled me to finish my papers on time. This enabled me to experience a huge jump in my grades in major exams, attaining a B in mid-years and an A in prelims (and of course A Levels too)! Mr Koh is also a very patient and helpful tutor and he is very willing to clarify our doubts in class and see us for consultation; he even marked a few CSQ papers and essays I did for my own practice. He is not just a teacher, he is a great friend and he also gives me advice on other aspects of life too. Thanks so much Mr Koh for helping me to get an A in Econs! I couldn't have done it without you!
Wong Jun Xiang (NYJC) - A in Econs
Acknowledgement from class of 2017
In JC 1, i thought econs was hard not because its concepts were difficult to understand, but because i had no idea how to answer exam questions. Hence, my econs results were always a E in JC 1. Joining Mr Koh’s econs class was definitely a wise decision for me. With the parachute concepts Mr Koh offered, I realized that all econs knowledge was interconnected, with one explaining or leading to another. Upon knowing how to answer exam questions, i no longer saw econs as a difficult subject and even developed greater interests in the subject. Getting an A for econs feels surreal. Thanks to Mr Koh for helping me achieve my goal:)
Shi Wen (NJC) - A in Econs
I throughly enjoyed Mr Koh’s lessons as they were engaging and informative. I especially appreciated Mr Koh’s classes for helping me make sense of the H2 Economic Syllabus through the use of his Parachute Concepts. His Parachute Concepts were able to distil the important parts of the syllabus in a manner which was well-structured and concise. This allowed his students to gain a good grounding in the key examination content. In terms of exam strategies, Mr Koh teaches his students a number of essay structures specific to each topic. These structures train students to answer questions in a direct and succinct manner with a focus on time management. Likewise for CSQs, Mr Koh preaches about the importance of identifying the question requirements before lifting the pen. All in all, I would highly recommend Mr Koh as he is very approachable regarding any queries we may have and helpful. He was essential in securing an A during the A Levels.
Damien Wo (NJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh is an excellent tuition teacher that is able to expound on key concepts in the H2 economics syllabus in a succinct and precise manner through his parachute concepts. While JC economic departments would provide multiple stacks of lecture notes to students, Mr Koh's notebook-sized handbook successfully summarises the entire H2 economics syllabus, which was extremely useful. His classes are also very fruitful and well paced. Queries can be clarified at any point of time during class time and Mr Koh is always more than happy to answer them! With a dynamic and interactive teaching style, and exceptional acronyms and methodologies, I would recommend anyone who is struggling with economics to go for Mr Koh's tuition!
Jose Tan (CJC) - A in Econs
Mr Koh has an interesting take on Economics - he uses parachute concepts and acronyms (many!) to aid us in our memory work and to tackle/unpack even the weirdest or toughest question. It helped me a lot especially the last leg towards A levels. I would recall his acronyms so that there wasn’t a need to memorise chunks of texts. Mr Koh’s TYS answer guidebook was also a great help because it helped me with formulating an answer structure without fear that I would go out of point. Mr Koh is prompt in replying whatsapp texts and also marks any extra assignment that we do. He helped me improve from a grade D in Prelims to an A for A levels. Thank you Mr Koh for all your help!
Natalie Pang (RI) - A in Econs
Mr Melvin Koh is truly a wonderful teacher that gives the spark back to economics. I can’t speak for all JC students, but for myself, econs was THAT subject that required the most effort to master, but frankly<br />
I couldn’t be bothered to invest much into. But with Mr Koh’s teachings, the syllabus becomes very distilled and simple to digest. His focus on exam techniques helped me a lot since all the concepts<br />
become structured and easy to manipulate, even though I only joined his classes in J2. Just one year of lessons made a difference, and for that I owe my final Econs grade to him
Leocho Tun (RI) – A in Econs
Mr Koh’s classes were always engaging and informative! The information given in the form of parachute concepts was concise and enabled me to understand and memorize key points for each topic. From blindly memorizing lecture notes, I learnt to understand key concepts, tackle different types of essay questions and case study questions after Mr Koh’s lessons. What I thought helped me the most was definitely the acronyms for different essay types, as I could craft out an essay systematically step by step, making sure to cover all grounds. From an S grade in Promos, I improved to an A grade in prelims and was the top 5% in the cohort. I eventually got an A in economics in the A levels!
Cheah Xing Yi (HCI) – A in Econs
Mr Koh has really changed my view of Economics! When I first did H1 Economics in J1, I was really bad at it and I remembered scoring 5/25 for a test. It was really horrible and I had no interest in it. My overall grade for it in J1 was an E. However, after joining Mr Koh’s lesson, my impression of Econs really changed! During the very first free trial lesson, I already made up my mind that—Yes! I had to join the class! After the first lesson I invited my friend, Ranice to attend the class and she really enjoyed it as well! Mr Koh condensed difficult concepts from our lengthy notes into concise mindmaps. The essay structures were really helpful as well as they were applicable to almost all of the questions faced. What helped me before the exams were not school notes but Mr Koh’s guide book, youtube videos and mind maps! From scoring an E, Ranice and I both scored extremely well in our midyears in J2 and achieved 5th place and 10th place in our level respectively. We both pressed on and scored an A in our A levels! Thank God that we met Mr Koh who was not only an excellent teacher, but also a really good friend! His cheerful and humorous disposition made him very approachable. Whether it was asking Econs related questions or just advice in life, he was always happy to help! Without his guidance, I would not have survived Econs and most definitely not attain a distinction! He is indeed ThatEconsTutor that I will recommend to anyone who wants an A for Economics! 🙂
Ethan Choo (SAJC) – A in Econs
I started going for Mr Koh’s December crash course in JC1 after barely passing Economics during promos. I initially struggled with writing essays as I was uncertain on how to approach the questions with the correct structure but Mr Koh’s crash course really helped me in approaching them correctly! In JC2, I decided to sign up for his regular classes at the end of term 2 after realising I needed more help in tackling different types of questions. His parachute concepts really helped me to remember the content effectively as it broke down key concepts and taught me how to use various frameworks for different types of essays. In addition to Mr Koh’s excellent teaching pedagogy, he is also an encouraging and selfless teacher who goes the further mile by offering consultations and marking essays we tried writing outside of class after learning the frameworks. He is an approachable teacher who is always online whenever I had any burning questions or doubts I wanted to clear and would reply me quickly. He also takes the effort to get to know his students personally. I am immensely grateful to have met such a passionate teacher who played an instrumental role in improving my Economics and most of all, taught me what life really entails. Thank you so much Mr Koh 🙂
Tammie Koh (SRJC) – B in Econs
I joined Mr Koh's tuition at the end of J1 when I realised that I needed some form of structure in learning and writing Econs. His emphasis on parachute concepts and writing structures have allowed me to condense and consolidate this subject and has allowed me to quickly produce answers that examiners are looking for. His classes have always been engaging and he definitely went out of the way to ensure that all our questions were answered and clarified. He has been a constant source of motivation and has spurred me on to think critically and rationally to tackle challenging questions, and he has never failed to mark the countless of essays I have submitted to him. Thank you Mr Koh!
Bryan Yeo (RI) – A in Econs
My in-depth understanding of economics concepts and improved grades are completely attributed Mr Koh's witty humour, clear-cut explanations and know-hows for answering every single type of question. Despite joining TET merely 3 months before As, my dread for my weakest subject was turned into confidence, which helped me achieve ideal results. I can't thank you enough, Mr Koh!
Linda Zeng (RI) – A in Econs
Mr Koh makes hard economics concepts easy to understand and remember through his innovative parachute concepts and acronyms. His lessons are very structured and easy to follow. He also has<br />
great concern for our learning, opening many slots for us to set up consultation sessions with him. He is a very dedicated teacher, and has taught me a lot about economics in an engaging and effective<br />
way.
Loh Yi Xuan (NJC) – A in Econs
Despite being a student in the center for only a year, the lessons imparted have aided me greatly. The parachute concepts used by Mr Koh simplifies the A level economics syllabus, making it easier for study and consumption, without any major disadvantage in exams, if any at all. The time I have saved by utilizing Mr Koh's parachute concepts and mnemonics instead of reading and memorizing school provided notes provided me more opportunities to focus on other subjects and have more time to relax after a long day.</p>
<p>On top of that, he conducts his classes in a concise and informative manner with a logical flow, answering questions that pop up along the way. When teaching content, the flow of the lessons follows his parachute concepts, making it easier to follow. He also makes lessons interesting by adding in personal anecdotes related to economics (though sometimes unrelated - which are still entertaining to hear), making the subject and the class more interesting. The answering techniques he has come up with are effective and easy to remember as well as apply. He also sometimes goes outside of the given syllabus to enhance our understanding of certain concepts. Being very approachable, welcoming of questions and patient, be it during class, after or through whatsapp, his students are able to easily clarify their doubts, and benefit even more outside of the drawn up curriculum he plans for his classes.</p>
<p>After a few months in his classes, it becomes obvious that he does not only intend to teach economics, but valuable life skills too. The care for his students is clear, as he listens to them,answers all questions promptly, gives treats at times (going so far as to give ang pows to everyone) to providing his students who have completed the A levels an opportunity to work with him on various projects while giving them pay for their work. Mr Koh tries to make his tutoring more than just the imparting of economics information and more of a mentorship, and succeeds in doing so fairly well. Ultimately, he allows himself to be made use of by his students (for tuition fees naturally) and his wealth of experience and knowledge when tapped on will allow any determined student to excel in economics. I personally feel that if one does not benefit from his classes, it is more the fault of the student rather than the teacher for not putting enough effort into treading the already clearly laid out path created by Mr Koh's parachute concepts, mnemonics and strategies.<br />
Ryan Ho (TJC) – B in Econs
Throughout my 2 years in JC I never quite understood how to do well in an economics exam as a lot of the lectures and tutorials were considerably fast-paced for a subject I was new to. Yet, it was mainly through Mr Koh's approach to the subject was I able to slowly see how one could do well for this strange subject! His lessons revolved around self-crafted concepts that were very well explained and in-depth, in contrast to the stacks of lecture notes provided by the school. Nevertheless, guidance wasn't the only thing Mr Koh gave, words of encouragement and his personal approach to teaching was also a factor that helped me push through during the tough period that is A levels.
Gabriel Siaw (RI) – B in Econs
For the longest time, Economics was always my worst subject. I was constantly scoring U/S, and I never passed a single one of my essays until I started attending Mr Koh’s lessons! His parachute concepts were extremely helpful as they made the topics easier to understand and apply. His method of teaching, whereby he continuously drew links to other topics to allow us to see the whole picture was crucial in CSQs. Going through past year papers and other school questions in class also allowed me to master question analysis and was vital in helping me get over my fear of Economics! In the end, I managed to score a B for Econs, and I know it would not have been possible without Mr Koh. Thank you Mr Koh!
Anu Priya (NJC) – B in Econs
Mr Koh is an extremely effective tutor whose teaching techniques, such as parachute concepts and acronyms, really helped to reinforce important concepts and useful exam strategies that allowed me to tackle my econs exams more efficiently and easily. Thank you Mr Koh!
Enver Loh (RI) – A in Econs
Mr Koh has been a great Econs tutor who helped me gain confidence in the subject and equipped me with various structures to ace my essays. He would promptly reply to my queries and was always willing to give consults to clarify my doubts. A teacher who could lift the stress of exams by gently encouraging me to give my best. He never lost his temper and would patiently explain until I understood. Mr Koh is an earnest tutor who would analyse my scripts to give personally tailored feedback. I fondly recall the times I had during his lessons with his occasional funny side comments to lighten the atmosphere. Thank you Mr Koh for being meticulous and so helpful!!
Danielle Andrews (ACJC) – B in Econs
Acknowledgement from class of 2016
