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HKDSE Mathematics — Compulsory Part

Autumn · 11 lessons × 150 minutesHKD 5,940 · HKD 540/lesson

Secondary 4 and 5 students. Secondary 4: consolidate core knowledge with suitable extension work. Secondary 5: reinforce foundational topics and practise DSE questions. Choose foundation or extension exercises according to your level.

Devices
Tablet, computer or mobile phone.
Release and replay
One lesson per week after enrolment. Specific dates are confirmed by customer service. Replay access lasts 12 months from course activation.
Learning support

Electronic handouts and exercises.

WeChat support daily, 09:00–20:00 Hong Kong time. Replies generally arrive on the same day.

Support continues until the end of the current course.

Full-course payment, individual lessons and mid-term enrolment are available.

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LessonTopicLearning objectivesFoundation (S4)Extension (S5)
1Solving quadratic equationsUse factorisation, completing the square and the quadratic formula; choose an appropriate method.Basic and standard questions using all three methods.Quadratics with parameters; simultaneous quadratic and linear equations.
2Discriminant and properties of rootsUse the discriminant; relate roots to coefficients; recognise complex roots.Classify roots and find unknown constants.Construct equations from root–coefficient relationships; DSE past questions.
3Applications of quadratic equationsModel real situations with quadratic equations and check whether answers are reasonable.Area, number and motion problems.Applications involving variation.
4Functions and quadratic graphsUnderstand functions, domains and function values; draw and interpret quadratic graphs.Read graphs; find values and domains.Translations and reflections of graphs.
5Vertex form and extremaComplete the square to obtain vertex form; find maxima, minima and axes of symmetry.Find vertices and extrema by completing the square.Solve quadratic inequalities graphically.
6Index laws and exponential equationsSimplify using index laws; solve exponential equations reducible to a common base.Simplifying powers and common-base equations.Exponential equations in geometric sequences.
7Logarithms and logarithmic equationsUse logarithm definitions, laws and change of base to solve equations.Logarithm laws and basic equations.Find the number of terms in geometric sequences using logarithms.
8Exponential and logarithmic functionsUnderstand graph properties and solve practical applications.Graph recognition and applications.DSE Paper 2 multiple-choice graph questions.
9Polynomial division and remainder theoremPerform long division and use the remainder theorem.Long division and remainders.Remainder theorem questions with two unknown coefficients.
10Factor theorem and higher-degree factorisationFactorise cubic polynomials and solve equations using the factor theorem.Cubic factorisation.DSE long questions combining the factor theorem and equation solving.
11Comprehensive test and reviewComplete a test and review each question’s reasoning and common errors.Paper A: school examination level.Paper B: DSE level.
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HKDSE Mathematics — Extended Part M1

Autumn · 11 lessons × 150 minutesHKD 5,940 · HKD 540/lesson

Secondary 4 and 5 students, starting from the basics. The autumn course covers prerequisite knowledge, limits, differentiation rules, applications and introductory indefinite integration, preparing students for further integration and statistics.

Devices
Tablet, computer or mobile phone.
Release and replay
One lesson per week after enrolment. Specific dates are confirmed by customer service. Replay access lasts 12 months from course activation.
Learning support

Electronic handouts and exercises.

WeChat support daily, 09:00–20:00 Hong Kong time. Replies generally arrive on the same day.

Support continues until the end of the current course.

Full-course payment, individual lessons and mid-term enrolment are available.

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LessonTopicLearning objectivesKey focus
1Binomial expansionExpand (a+b)ⁿ, find specified terms and coefficients, and use summation notation.Applying the general-term formula.
2e and natural logarithmsUnderstand e and the properties and operations of exponential and logarithmic functions.Operations and equations involving ln.
3Logarithmic linearisationLinearise y = kxⁿ and y = kaˣ using logarithms; determine constants from graphs.Data processing and graph interpretation.
4LimitsUnderstand limits; calculate polynomial, rational and e-related limits.Handling 0/0 forms.
5Definition of derivatives and basic rulesDifferentiate from first principles; use constant, power, sum and difference rules.Clear presentation of first-principles differentiation.
6Product, quotient and chain rulesUse the three rules to differentiate composite functions.Breaking down the layers in the chain rule.
7Exponential and logarithmic derivatives; second derivativesDifferentiate eˣ, ln x and their composites; find second derivatives.Combining differentiation rules.
8Applications of derivatives IFind tangent equations and solve rate-of-change problems.Modelling related rates.
9Applications of derivatives IIFind local maxima and minima; solve optimisation problems.Domain endpoints and verification.
10Introduction to indefinite integrationUnderstand integration as the reverse of differentiation; use basic formulas and substitution.Choosing substitutions.
11Comprehensive test and reviewComplete a test and review the reasoning and common errors for each question.Differentiated test papers.
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Joint Entrance Examination Mathematics

Autumn · 11 lessons × 150 minutesHKD 6,490 · HKD 590/lesson

Students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination for overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students, starting from the basics. The autumn course builds algebraic foundations through sets, complex numbers, functions, inequalities, differentiation and definite integration.

Devices
Tablet, computer or mobile phone.
Release and replay
One lesson per week after enrolment. Specific dates are confirmed by customer service. Replay access lasts 12 months from course activation.
Learning support

Electronic handouts and exercises.

WeChat support daily, 09:00–20:00 Hong Kong time. Replies generally arrive on the same day.

Support continues until the end of the current course.

Full-course payment, individual lessons and mid-term enrolment are available.

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LessonTopicLearning objectivesKey focus
1Sets, logical language and complex numbersUse set operations and necessary/sufficient conditions; understand complex numbers and the four arithmetic operations.Distinguishing necessary and sufficient conditions.
2Concept of a functionUnderstand functions; find domains, ranges and expressions; recognise piecewise functions.Domains of composite functions.
3Properties of functionsIdentify and apply monotonicity, parity and periodicity.Combining function properties.
4Quadratic and power functions; graphsFind extrema of quadratics on intervals; draw graphs and use transformations.Case analysis for quadratics with parameters.
5Exponential and logarithmic functionsUse exponential and logarithmic operations, graphs and properties; compare values.Comparing exponential and logarithmic expressions.
6Functions and equationsUnderstand zeros; determine their number and intervals; solve integrated function problems.Using algebra and graphs together to locate zeros.
7InequalitiesSolve quadratic, rational and absolute-value inequalities; use the basic inequality to find extrema.Equality conditions in the basic inequality.
8Derivatives: concepts and calculationUse derivative formulas and rules; find tangent equations.Distinguishing tangents through a point from tangents at a point.
9Applications of derivativesUse derivatives to study monotonicity and find local and absolute extrema.Monotonicity of functions with parameters.
10Definite integration and integrated derivative problemsEvaluate definite integrals, find areas under curves and solve combined derivative problems.Reformulating conditions that must hold for all values.
11Stage test and reviewComplete a functions-and-derivatives test; review each question’s reasoning and common errors.Identifying and addressing gaps.
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In-person tutoring by appointment

One-to-one

HKD 2,000 per hour

One-to-two

HKD 1,500 per student per hour

Location: our Sheung Wan office. Sessions cover DSE and Joint Entrance Examination mathematics questions, topic explanations and paper analysis. One-to-two sessions suit students at similar levels; students may form their own pair or ask us to arrange pairing. All fees are in Hong Kong dollars, payable at booking, with an official receipt issued after payment. Places are limited; please book via WhatsApp or WeChat.

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