Students in secondary school encountering Physics for the first time may find it a daunting task. Not only are there many formulas to understand and remember, but things like forces and light and waves may be difficult to visualise as they are not visible to the naked eye. Therefore, students…
For many students in Singapore, sitting for the Physics practical examination may be a nerve-racking experience for many good reasons, such as a lack of practice. Students may not have the opportunity to access practices for practical exams as often as they like compared to other papers, resulting in a…
Many students struggle with grasping concepts in Physics, especially if they struggle with other related subjects such as Mathematics. Here are some tips on how to improve a student’s understanding of Physics at the secondary school and Junior College level! Visualisation of Physics Concepts Visualising the concepts in real life…
Every parent in Singapore has possibly undergone the headache of selecting a tutor for their children. This article seeks to focus on the five things parents should take into account when choosing a Physics tutor for their child to ensure that they perform the best in school. How is the…
Memory work is essential not only in the humanities subjects, but also in math and science, such as Physics. There are many Physics formulae that have to be memorized as a formula sheet is not provided in exams. There are also specific problem solving strategies that have to be remembered….
I have often been asked the question: How do you study Physics? The trite answers, get as much practice as possible, and be consistent with your school work, are well known to everyone. I think when people ask me the question “How do you study Physics?”, what they really mean…
Textbooks for our school children have become much better over the years. Nowadays, authors are adept at using pretty illustrations, mind maps, and clear language to convey Physics concepts. Many of our brighter students are even able to use MOE-approved textbooks for self-study before the teacher covers the material in…
These are some of the things I do to monitor the progress of my Physics students, and also help them gauge themselves. This has been religiously carried out to great effect as I found that my students are having an easier time for their revision and being more productive with…
All of us have had the experience of taking an exam, and recognising the question type as one we have done before, but ultimately losing marks due to our careless mistakes.
Ever wonder why some students can do well for Physics examinations while others constantly struggle throughout their school years in Singapore? Is Physics tuition really necessary to do well for Physics examinations?
In Singapore, it is a common sight to see Singaporean stressed out across all age groups. For students, the stress that they face is managing a packed schedule filled with school work, CCA, additional enrichment classes that are non-academic in nature such as piano lessons and last but not least…
Students may have been introduced to Physics by Newton’s First Law or by some of online Youtube videos showing some fanciful Physics experiments.