SUB-JUNIOR SMART  (IIT-JEE Pre-Foundation Course for students of stds.VIII)

For VIII Standard Students spanning one academic year Starts from April •   Preparation for NTSE (National Talent Search Exam) • Preparation for Junior Science Olympiad (to be written by std. IX students) involving std. IX – X Maths and Science CBSE Syllabus Course Content  : Advanced understanding of VIII CBSE Maths, Physics and Chemistry Syllabus enriched with IX-X CBSE syllabus for many topics. Objectives : To provide strong foundation in Maths, Physics and Chemistry To stimulate analytical thinking and sharpen the intellect To enhance problem solving skills . Special Features : Imparts sound understanding of the fundamental concepts Stresses on the application of concepts through problem solving Comprehensive study materials and Exotic workbooks to learn and work from, for VIII CBSE syllabus, as well as for Pre-foundation course Facilitates in a major way for excellence in NTSE and Olympiads Provides the best background to take up Junior Smart, the IIT-JEE Foundation Course for students of standards IX and X Will place a talented student at the top arena of ranking among peers in the national level Frequently Asked Questions I  Necessity of the Pre-foundation course Will it not be taxing for a student to do the Pre-foundation course, which is beyond the school syllabus?? What is the necessity and importance of the Pre-foundation course? Meant for only a bright student : Pre-Foundation course at SMART is not meant for everyone. It is for the bright students who are comfortable with their school work and are interested in learning Maths, Physics and Chemistry with more insight, perhaps with the aim to join IIT in the future. . Infact, necessary for a bright student : In general, those who are already quite comfortable with the school syllabus can learn more and enhance their skills. The school syllabus is meant for the average and the talented students have great potential to learn much more. They should not be restricted in the process of learning and must be allowed to learn and explore more. . In that sense, it can be said that it will be wastage of their talent, if not nurtured. Infact, the foundation course will have a great impact on the knowledge and aptitude of a bright student and will be the stepping stone for his/her success in the future. Pleasure and not taxing : A bright student takes lot of pleasure in learning the subjects of his/her liking. It is also natural for such students to relish challenge and the foundation course keeps them engaged to bring the best in them. They will view the foundation course as an excellent opportunity to enhance their aptitude and knowledge. They also have sufficient time to work. For others, learning more may be taxing. But, for these students, that's where their interest lies. . Enhancement of Conceptual Clarity and Problem Solving Skills The foundation course will make the students acquire good level of conceptual clarity in the three subjects. It is very important to have such clarity as it forms the very basis of their knowledge. Application of the concepts through good level of problem solving is another important aspect of the learning process, which they will get acquainted with. These two form the remarkable difference between the ways of learning at school and at the foundation course. . Provides the right direction Many talented students are without proper direction of learning and working. But, many parents are interested in giving their children the right direction of learning after identifying some talent in them. This foundation course will give the right direction and orientation of learning, and will be the necessary driving force for the students to work systematically. Perfect launchpad for Junior Smart Course Since Sub-Jinior Smart course students will be familiar with concepts and preliminary level of problem solving in IX and X standard CBSE syllabus, it will be the perfect launch-pad for Junior Smart course. They will have a good head-start in all the topics and hence will be more comfortable in assimilating advanced concepts and will be quick to adapt to higher levels of problem solving. Infact, no other choice because of peer pressure There are hundreds (or thousands) of students across India doing IIT-JEE Pre-foundation course of one kind or another. In Chennai, many bright students from various schools undergo Pre-foundation course at SMART. Since their preparation level will be much better than that of others when they enter standard IX, they will have considerable competitive edge in their preparation towards competitive exams. Hence, even from this point of view, one is left with no other option than to stay competitive by undergoing the Pre-foundation course. To be at the top arena of ranking in the national level With the knowledge and analytical skills developed through the Pre-foundation course, a talented student who has worked systematically for all the three subjects, will be placed at the top arena of ranking among peers in the national level. Extremely Helpful for Excellence in School Exams Last but not the least, this Course will be extremely useful for excellence in school exams. The in depth coverage of various topics in the class makes the students be very comfortable with any type of conceptual questions and problem solving. The study materials and workbooks will be of immense utility to perform well in school exams. II Course Structure and Schedule What is the course structure and schedule ? For VIII standard students, the Pre-foundation course will commence from April. No classes will be scheduled during the summer holidays. Classes will resume when the school also reopen after the vacation. The course is offered in the following centres: West Mambalam , Adyar, Annanagar, Chromepet, Gopalapuram, K K Nagar and Nanganallur. Regarding the schedule kindly contact the office – 8056023240 / 8754421227. III Maths Olympiad Classes What is the role of Olympiad Maths Classes ? For those who have good flair in Maths, Olympiad Maths classes are a must as it will have tremendous impact on their preparation towards IIT-JEE. This is the best possible way of enhancing one's analytical skills and it has pronounced effect in one's development of aptitude and problem solving skills. In IIT-JEE, Maths is the toughest of the three subjects, and hence good exposure and experience in Olympiad Maths will be of great help. Olympiad Maths has syllabus of its own, some of which coincides with that of IIT-JEE. The problems encountered in these classes will be more challenging and hence everyone can't be comfortable with it.  IV Coursework What is the expected level of work to be done by a student ? Any more information on the three subjects taught and the tests conducted? Though there is no mandatory stipulation, it can be said that, if the students can spend around one and a half hours per day on an average, they can derive the best out of this course. As months progress, they may involve themselves more than this as well. They can utilize the holidays quite well. It is left to the caliber and individual driving force in a student to spend as much time as he/she feels. . V Admission Criterion What is the criterion for admission into Sub-Junior Smart Course ? Quite consistent performance around 80% or above, in mainly the school math exams. Testimonial A NIVASINI, IX, APT GLOBAL SCHOOL, NTSE SCHOLAR I joined SMART Maths Olympiad class midway of 7th grade. The Maths Olympiad classes triggered my awe towards Mathematics. During the classes, I was exposed to problems like I had never seen before, problems that amazed me. Little did I know back then that what I had gained from the Maths Olympiad classes would help me in the National Talent Search Exam. The Mental Ability section in especially the NTSE Stage Two, requires considerable logical and analytical thinking. The Maths Olympiad classes played a major role in the enhancement of my logical, analytical and most importantly lateral thinking. The NTSE coaching classes commenced on the onset of grade 8. I was fortunate to get an excellent team of encouraging teachers for the course. The teachers did not merely give facts, tips and pointers for the NTSE. Instead they taught us conceptually. They presented the concepts in a lucid way. What I learnt in SMART was well above the standards required for NTSE and hence very much thankful to KK Anand Sir for having developed such a fantastic course. The model tests set by SMART covered almost all kinds of question patterns. By the end of the one-year NTSE course in SMART, I felt completely confident about taking the NTSE. My experience during the one year of NTSE coaching in SMART was truly a class apart. The NTSE scholarship was just one of the many things that I gained from SMART’s NTSE course. The one thing that I gained from SMART that truly makes me glad for joining SMART, is the passion to learn! VENKATESHWARAN.M, IX, PSBB, K K NAGAR, NTSE SCHOLAR I have been attending SMART from 6th standard onwards. Maths, Physics and Chemistry have been my favourite subject and attending KK Anand sir’s Classes now in Std. IX, has made it all the more better. During Eighth standard the coaching was wonderful and it covered all the portions needed for both the 1st level and the 2nd level. The coaching material was also excellent. The special classes for NTSE 2nd Level exam were very useful. Many of my friends have joined SMART seeing my enthusiasm and my success in NTSE, which is due to SMART - their excellent faculty, and above all KK Anand Sir, who has designed it so well. Sreenidh.S.P. PSBB KKN, IX, NTSE Scholar I am grateful to KK Sir and SMART for training me to win the prestigious NTSE scholarship. The books and study materials provided were very valuable. The faculty taught excellently which aroused my interests and increased my knowledge. I could also understand things that were considered tough by my school seniors, very easily due to the faculty's wonderful teaching. These classes ignited the fire within me and helped me to achieve the goal. I am also thankful to my parents who have put so much time and efforts into my studies and helped me to win the Scholarship. KK Sir himself has been an inspiration to many of us, as we have heard a lot about him. Now that we are attending his classes in Std IX, one can say that he is more like our friend than our teacher. His classes are extremely enjoyable, which can be summarised as unlimited intellectual entertainment - serious to the core in the conceptual level and its explanations stimulating the intellect, but simultaneously a fun while learning because of his humorous inimitable interactive style in its presentation, providing the entertainment factor. I should also add that I have very good friends in SMART and I enjoy hanging out with them during the break. To conclude, I can say for sure that there needn’t be any second thought in anyone – SMART is the best place to be in for competitive exam preparations both for what is learnt and the way it is learnt – KK Anand Sir makes all the difference. V LAVANYA, IX, DAV, GOPALAPURAM, NTSE SCHOLAR I joined SMART when I was in 7th standard. I cleared the NTSE examination mainly because of the guidance & teaching of the “SMART” teachers. The books & the study material were very useful in preparing for the exam. Many NTSE mock tests were conducted for Stage Two, to increase the speed in answering questions and gain the familiarity with various types of questions. I sincerely thank all the teachers & K K Anand Sir who supported & guided me so well. SREENATH SRIKRISHNAN, IX – PSBB MILLENNIUM, NTSE SCHOLAR I am Sreenath of class IX, currently undergoing the Junior Smart course. I have become an NTSE scholar along with some of my friends from SMART. Firstly, I would like to thank my parents and my brother Sreejith (who is also undergoing training in SMART from Std. IX, now in Std. XI) for their support and motivation. I had undergone training for NTSE in 8th grade. The whole of the NTSE training was very interesting and each topic was taught extensively. The extra class for stage-2 of NTSE was extremely helpful. The faculty’s teaching was excellent and very comprehensive. SMART also provided us with quality study material, covering every topic tested in NTSE and a handful of questions had come straight from the study material. The mock tests were very useful as it helped us become familiar with the type of questions and question paper pattern. A major part of my success is thanks to the training in SMART. Thank you Sir G VARUNRAM, IX, PSBB, K K NAGAR, Cleared NTSE Stage I I am attending the KK Nagar Centre of SMART for the second year now. The teachers at SMART are very friendly and are ready to clarify our doubts. They teach in a way which is easy to understand and quote examples to make us understand the concepts very well. Tests are held regularly to check our understanding of the subjects. Solutions to the questions that appeared in the tests are discussed once the answer sheets are given back to us and hence are extremely helpful as well. I have no hesitation to say that KK Anand Sir’s SMART is the best and am very happy studying at SMART. PARENT’S TESTIMONIAL Mr KUMER, F/o POOJA KUMAR, IX, B S MOOTHA, NTSE SCHOLAR My association with SMART was initially restricted to the fantastic Maths Olympiad coaching till Dec 2010, during which my daughter, Pooja Kumar wrote the admission test. The result of the test made me meet the enterprising Anand Sir who identified the potential in her, and gave the confidence that she too can make it. Many parents know that Prof KK Anand is the most respected person in Chennai for the best quality of training he imparts for IIT-JEE and Olympiads, which he also offers with the highest cost-benefit ratio among similar coaching in the city. So, we felt that we were certainly blessed to get admission in his class for Junior Smart, as well for the second stage NTSE coaching classes. The coaching for NTSE Stage-II was excellent, to put it in simple terms. The practice tests and coaching materials were to the point and targeted towards making the student an NTSE scholar, which my daughter eventually became. The greatest plus in SMART is not just top notch coaching, but such a coaching with a divine touch. Thank you SMART Anand Sir.