Physics Tuition Course

Before students can excel at a subject, it is vital that they learn to enjoy the subject first. We utilise real life examples to help students link the concepts to situations that they can relate to, making understanding and memorisation much easier. 

Physics lessons at Catalyst will emphasise heavily on the understanding of crucial concepts in the syllabus, with significant attention towards using crucial keywords and phrases. This ensures that you will be able to study efficiently and achieve your desired grade. 

We also place a huge emphasis on the practise and mastery of certain question types/concepts which always come out in exams. This ensures that you would have already “secured” some marks before the exam itself!

Across multiple student cohorts, a significant proportion of those enrolled in our Physics program achieved an average grade of A2. Notably, a majority of our students demonstrated notable progress, with many experiencing an improvement of at least 3 grades (e.g., from C5 to A2). The earlier students enroll in our classes, the greater our confidence in enhancing their academic performance.

Over the last 5 years, an impressive 85% of our students have successfully secured an A or B in their O/A Levels or end-of-year examinations.

There are benefits to both home tuition and group tuition. 1 to 1 home tuition may help you to improve in terms of content knowledge, but the extent to which it can do so is limited. 

Our group classes have been shown to improve content retention and the student's enjoyment of the subject. A few factors contribute to this:

1. Students can associate memories of concepts to a dynamic environment with their classmates, compared to having a static home tuition context for all the lessons.
2. The various paces, questions, and backgrounds of the other students in the class will motivate the student to keep pace and broaden their mindsets. 
3. Enjoying the class leads to an association of positive emotions with the subject, leading to appreciation of the subject and motivation to excel in it. 

Our past students have commented that our group size is optimal, helping them to focus during lessons and also providing motivation from their peers. 

Our tutors bring a wealth of experience and qualifications to their teaching roles, enthusiastically sharing their knowledge with students. What sets them apart is their expertise in guiding students through exam answering techniques—an aspect often overlooked by other centers.

Our lessons are dynamic and captivating, promoting collaboration between tutors and students. We cultivate an environment where there are no "dumb questions," encouraging everyone to seek clarification without hesitation. Additionally, our friendly tutors offer complimentary consultations when needed, ensuring that students receive the support they require.

Each class will have a maximum of 6 students. 

At Catalyst, lessons generally start with 1 to 1 sessions to bridge your fundamentals, before placing the student in a small group of like-minded students to learn at a similar pace.

All our tutors have undergone MOE training, ensuring they possess the essential knowledge of the syllabus. Specifically, our Physics tutors are highly qualified, holding at least a Degree or Masters in related fields.

Our curriculum dedicates some time & attention for our tutors to cover practical answering techniques as well as basic hands on experiment and apparatus handling.

We do provide lab practice for areas where we consider important to prepare students for major exams like the O'levels and A'levels.

Our curriculum aligns closely with the MOE syllabus and mirrors that of the majority, if not all, schools in Singapore. Should your school incorporate an extra topic, our proficient tutors are eager to provide additional support and cover that specific subject matter at a separate session.

Physics requires a strong understanding of ideas, along with remembering definitions, formulas, and steps. At Catalyst, we teach our students effective memorisation techniques. We encourage them to concentrate on important words and phrases instead of trying to remember whole paragraphs. This method helps them study smarter and more efficiently.

Additionally, getting a complete grasp of Physics often involves using visual aids. We use different methods, such as specially selected videos, to help our students understand Physics concepts faster.

By combining a clear understanding of concepts with smart study methods, our students learn the most effective techniques to succeed in this subject.

Additional consultations at no extra charge are provided for all our students. This is to help students who need specific help for certain topics.