PL The Precision Lab
The Precision Lab. Foundation First. Precision Always.

Secondary Maths · Singapore · MOE Syllabus

Your child isn't bad at maths. The foundation cracked somewhere.

The Precision Lab is a small-group secondary maths tuition built on one idea: Fix the foundation before it gets hard. Concept first, then questions, so the next problem doesn't scare them.

Small-group secondary maths, max 8 a class, with a written report from me every month, so you're never guessing how your child is doing.

Free · 45 minutes · no obligation  ·  See how we teach  ·  message on WhatsApp

3 years
Teaching experience
~30
Students taught
2–4
Typical grade jump
Max 8
Students per class

Our biggest difference

More than a grade:
A monthly progress report

Most parents only find out how their child is really doing when exam results come back, and by then it's often too late to change course. At The Precision Lab, every parent receives a written progress report each month, so you always know exactly where your child stands.

It goes beyond marks. I share how your child is growing as a learner: their focus and attention span in class, their attitude and effort, the topics they've mastered, the ones still shaky, and precisely what we'll work on next.

No surprises, no guessing. Just a clear, honest picture of your child's progress, every single month.

Monthly Report Every month
  • Progress & understanding this month
  • Focus & attention span in class
  • Attitude & effort towards learning
  • Topics mastered and ones still shaky
  • What we'll work on next month

Written personally by Maier after every month of lessons.

Why parents choose us

Not another big class where your child gets lost

Most tuition just "goes through the answers." Students follow along in class, then freeze the moment a question changes. We teach the steps and the thinking behind them.

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Diagnose, then target

We find exactly where the foundation cracked and pour time there, not a one-size-fits-all worksheet for everyone.

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Concept before questions

Your child understands what's actually going on first. A slightly different question stops being scary.

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Max 8 per class

Small on purpose. Every student gets seen, corrected, and pushed. No hiding at the back.

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Mentor, not enforcer

Motivation beats fear. We keep students wanting to improve, and that's what makes the grades stick.

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Fix the foundation

Our whole motto. Build a solid base now so the harder topics later don't collapse the whole thing.

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Earn the eureka

We guide; we don't spoonfeed. The "I got it myself" moment is where real learning, and confidence, comes from.

What parents & students say

Trusted by parents, loved by students

★★★★★ 5.0 · 4 reviews on Google
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We are truly grateful for the guidance and support provided by Maier. He is patient, detailed, and always goes the extra mile to ensure my child understands the concepts well. His dedication and genuine care have helped build both confidence and interest in Maths. Most importantly, my child genuinely enjoys his lessons and looks forward to every class. We highly recommend him to any parent looking for a committed and inspiring teacher.
❝Parentof a Sec 1 student
★★★★★
Thank you, Teacher Maier, for all your guidance and patience throughout my son's journey. Not only did you help him achieve his goal of getting into his dream JC, but you also helped him become more confident and mature. We really appreciate how you always encouraged him to ask questions, voice out his concerns, and made every lesson a safe and enjoyable environment for learning. Thank you for believing in him and making learning something he could genuinely enjoy again. We are truly grateful for everything you've done.
❝Parentof a JC-bound student
★★★★★
He explains concepts clearly and never gets frustrated, even when I need things repeated. He encourages me to keep trying, which makes me want to do Maths instead of hating it.
🎓StudentSec 3 E Maths
★★★★★
Thank you, Teacher Maier, for your dedication and patience in teaching my son Mathematics. Since joining your classes he has made real progress. In Maths, he has picked up efficient shortcut methods that help him solve problems accurately and quickly. We're grateful for your guidance, encouragement, and genuine commitment to his learning. Thank you for making such a positive difference in his academic journey.
CCCheryl ChenParent

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A bright, purpose-built classroom designed for focused, small-group learning.

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Foundation First. Precision Always.

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A safe environment to make mistakes

Mistakes aren't something to hide here. They're exactly how we find what to fix, and how real learning happens.

A safe environment to make mistakes

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The tutor

Taught by someone who's been the struggling student

I'm Maier. I failed my Sec 4 prelims, cried, and apologised to my mum for letting her down. She told me not to be sorry to her, but to be sorry to myself, because I was doing it for myself. That changed everything.

I turned my grades around by studying smarter, not harder. Now every student I take, I'm becoming the tutor I wish I'd had.

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Maier Tan, founder and tutor at The Precision Lab
Maier Tan · Founder & Tutor

A recent comeback

A student wouldn't touch his homework for six months. Strictness failed. I switched to mentoring him instead, and watched him go from giving up to actually wanting to improve.

Motivation & relationship beat fear. Every time.

Weekly Timetable

Class schedule

Most levels run more than once a week, so just choose the slot that fits your child's week. Every class is 2 hours, 4 lessons a month, in small groups capped at 8.

Tuesday

3:00 – 5:00 PMSec 1 Maths
5:00 – 7:00 PMSec 3 A Maths
7:30 – 9:30 PMSec 4 E Maths

Wednesday

5:00 – 7:00 PMSec 1 Maths
7:30 – 9:30 PMSec 2 Maths

Thursday

3:00 – 5:00 PMSec 2 Maths
5:00 – 7:00 PMSec 3 E Maths
7:30 – 9:30 PMSec 4 A Maths

Saturday

9:00 – 11:00 AMSec 4 E Maths
11:30 AM – 1:30 PMSec 4 A Maths
1:30 – 3:30 PMSec 3 E Maths
3:30 – 5:30 PMSec 3 A Maths
LevelPer sessionPer month (4 lessons)
Lower Sec (Sec 1–2)$75$300
Upper Sec (Sec 3–4)$85$340
Sec 3–4 E-Maths + A-Maths bundle—$600 (save $80)

Founding 10 · 15% off for as long as they stay  ·  10% sibling discount  ·  $50 refer-a-friend both ways

Message me to confirm a place for your child's level.

Launch Offers

Founding rates before the first seats fill

We're opening with limited spaces. Lock in a launch rate now and it follows your child all the way through Sec 4.

★ Founding 10 · 15% Off

Lock in 15% off, for as long as you stay

Our first 10 students keep 15% off their monthly fees for as long as they're enrolled, and the discount follows them as they move up the levels, all the way through Sec 4. Once these 10 spots are gone, this rate is gone for good.

 Save $80/mo

E Maths + A Maths Bundle

Sec 3 or 4 students taking both papers pay just $600/month, only $300 per subject.

 10% Off

Sibling Discount

10% off the second child's monthly fee while both siblings are enrolled with us.

 $50 for both

Refer a Friend

When a friend joins and completes their first month, you get $50 off your next month, and they get $50 off their first. A win for everyone.

Questions parents ask

Good to know

My child is really weak. Is he too far behind?

No. Almost every student I take starts by saying "I don't know how to do." Nobody starts from zero. There's always something they already know, and we build from there. The diagnostic tells us exactly where that starting point is.

My child is doing okay. Would this even help?

Often yes, and this is the group I'd most want to catch. A student scoring in the middle is usually compensating for a gap rather than not having one. Fixing it now is far easier than fixing it in Sec 4.

Can we try one lesson first?

Start with the free diagnostic. It tells you more than a trial lesson would, because you'll get a written breakdown of exactly what's going on rather than an impression.

The timings clash with his CCA.

Message me. Most levels run more than once a week and I'll find something that fits.

Do you follow the school's pace or your own?

Both. We stay aligned with what school is covering so he's never lost in class, but we fix the foundation underneath at the same time, because that's what's actually causing the trouble.

What if my child doesn't get along with you?

You'll both know after the diagnostic. That's part of why it exists.

What happens next

From here, it's four simple steps

Start with a free diagnostic

In 45 minutes I'll find the exact topic your child's maths broke at and write it up for you, whether or not you ever book a lesson. No cost, no obligation, no pitch at the end.

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