5 Biggest Challenges JC Students Face in H2 Math (2026 Guide)

JC life is packed. Between lectures, tutorials, CCAs, project work, and other subjects, students often find themselves overwhelmed.

While schools provide structured lessons, many students simply don't have enough time to consolidate what they've learned or clarify doubts promptly. As a result, small conceptual gaps in topics like Vectors or Integration can snowball into major difficulties later on.

At Tim Gan Math, our lessons are designed to complement school schedules — offering flexible timing, recap materials, and clear guidance that helps students stay on top of the curriculum without burning out.

H2 Math is not just about formulas — it's about understanding abstract ideas such as proof, rigor, and mathematical reasoning. Many students are used to procedural learning at the secondary level, but JC math demands deeper thinking.

Concepts like Complex Numbers, Differentiation Techniques, and Probability Distributions require time and patience to master. Unfortunately, school lessons often move too quickly for everyone to keep up.

Our teaching approach focuses on step-by-step conceptual breakdowns and application-based learning, helping students build understanding from first principles before tackling harder exam questions.

Even students who understand the theory often struggle with the wide variety of question types in school tests and national exams. H2 Math questions are designed to test flexibility — requiring students to connect multiple topics in one problem.

However, in school, tutorials and practice papers may focus heavily on "standard" questions. When students encounter unconventional or integrated questions in exams, they freeze — not because they don't know the content, but because they haven't seen similar question patterns before.

At Tim Gan Math, we expose students to a wide range of carefully curated questions — from foundational drills to challenging integrated problems — so that no question in the A-Level paper feels unfamiliar.

One of the most common complaints we hear is:

"I understand the topic, but I don't know how to start the question."

This issue is rooted in exam strategy and problem analysis — both of which are rarely taught explicitly in school. Students may know the formulas, but they don't yet have the instinct to identify which concepts to apply or how to structure a solution.

Through guided problem-solving frameworks and detailed step-by-step walkthroughs, Tim Gan Math lessons teach students how to think like examiners. We emphasize the "why" behind each step, so students gain the confidence to approach even unfamiliar questions logically and systematically.

In school, it's not always easy to get immediate feedback on math homework or practice questions. Teachers handle large classes and may not have time to go through every question individually. This can leave students feeling stuck and discouraged when they can't figure out what went wrong.

Our programme bridges this gap with Homework Help and Question Assistance, available throughout the term. Students can submit questions and receive guidance from our tutors between lessons — ensuring learning continues beyond the classroom.