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Importance of IB HL Physics Tuition

At IB HL (Higher Level) Physics, IB students are expected to commit more hours into studying the IB Physics topics, and further going in depth into certain topics under the IB SL Syllabus.

One way to ace this particular subject would be to understand the IB HL Physics Syllabus and the assessment overview to find out what is expected of IB students. From the subject aims to the topics covered in IB HL Physics, students can learn everything about IB HL Physics!

Alternatively, students can choose to engage MindFlex to find the best IB HL Physics tutor fit that is most suited to their academic needs and preferences. Home to the largest tutor database in Singapore, MindFlex will be sure to find the most suitable IB HL tutor for all their students.

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How Much Does IB HL Physics Tuition Cost

Under MindFlex’s IB HL Physics Tuition, we offer high quality tuition classes at affordable rates to ensure that every IB student has an equal opportunity to take on tuition. Group tuition rates usually start from around $200-490 a month, but might be more expensive depending on the centre’s credibility and reputation. Similarly, for private 1-1 home tuition, tutors charge an average of $45-$100/hour, but rates might go higher depending on the tutor’s experience and educational qualifications.

Part-Time
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Ex/Current

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IBDP 1

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

$90-$130/h

IBDP 2

$40-$55/h

$60-$85/h

$90-$130/h

Challenges Faced While Learning Physics

Outline of IB HL Physics Tuition

  • Understanding the Doppler Effect for Sound and Light Waves
  • Learning All About Orbital Motion, Speed and Energy
  • Explaining the Law of Radioactive Decay and the Decay Constant
  • Calculating Average Power and Root Mean Square Values of Current and Voltage
  • Well-versed with Capacitance
  • Familiar with Rutherford Scattering and Nuclear Radius

Challenges Faced By IB HL Physics Students

Time Management

Many IB HL Physics students face the problem of being unable to complete their paper on time. This is largely due to insufficient practice and lack of exposure to the various question types, resulting in them being unaware of how to tackle the questions during examination. 

With a Top IB HL Physics Tutor, however, students will be given weekly practices and exposure to other schools’ papers and past year papers to help hone their examination skills, allowing them to be more confident when tackling their Physics examinations!

Lack of Confidence in Class

Some IB HL Physics students may be nervous and uncertain about asking and answering questions in class due to the fear of being judged by other classmates or teachers. Additionally, with the high intensity of the subject, it would be more demanding for students and they would naturally feel pressured to do well for Physics. As a result, students may feel conscious and uncertain about asking questions in a large class setting.

At MindFlex, our passionate and competent IB HL Physics Tutors will make sure to give the time, attention and resources that students need to become more certain and confident in their abilities in asking questions and acing the subject. Engage MindFlex to find the best IB HL Physics Tutor for your child today!

Lack of Motivation

IB HL Physics Students are usually faced with large amounts of stress from having to juggle many subjects, as well as deal with distractions from their personal life and after-school activities. As such, students often have lowered levels of motivation to do well for IB HL Physics as they find it too hard to score during the examinations, especially if they do not understand the content.

With the help of a Top IB HL Physics Tutor, students will be more motivated to study harder for their IGCSE Physics Examinations as they will be able to make good use of their after-school time learning the IGCSE content.

Poor Examination Performance

It is often a common sight to see IB HL Physics students study hard for their various tests and examinations, but end up scoring poorly in their IB HL Physics examinations. This can be attributed to poor examination performance, meaning that the work and revision that IB HL Physics students put in into revising their Physics content does not translate into good examination results. 

MindFlex recommends that IB HL Physics students complete their revision and practice papers  in a simulated examination environment and under timed conditions, so as to ensure that they are able to perform well in their actual examinations.

Why You Should Engage An IB HL Physics Tutor

Benefits of Hiring Physics Tuition

1. Instill Passion for Physics

Physics is an extremely interesting subject that is useful in our daily lives. By learning the various concepts and topics, students will then have a greater appreciation for the life around them. Learning Physics also serves as a way to broaden students’ horizons.

With an IB HL Physics Tutor, students will experience first-hand the fun that Physics can bring. With carefully thought-out lesson plans and teaching methods, the IB HL Physics Tutor will ensure that students learn not only the Physics concepts, but important life skills, allowing them to gain a deeper appreciation for learning Physics.

2. Help Students with Tough Concepts

For students who aren’t given the correct guidance and resources, they might find it hard to grasp tough concepts, especially at such a young age. With continued uncertainty in Physics concepts, it will definitely take a toll on the young student’s motivation to learn Physics.

With an IB HL Physics Tutor, however, students will receive additional guidance from a mentor, allowing them to get their doubts clarified. The tutor will also be able to work on the student’s weaknesses, allowing them to grasp tough concepts more easily.

3. Reinforce Learning Done in School

Often, the teaching done in school is extremely fast-paced, resulting in students having a hard time catching up or understanding the content taught in school. If this continues snowballing, students will start to feel unmotivated and undetermined to learn.

With a good IB HL Physics Tutor, students will be provided additional guidance. Tutors will be able to go through the content learnt in school, clarifying any doubts students might have. Through this, students will have a better grasp of the learning done in school.

4. Help Students Clear Doubts

Given how fast paced the lessons are in school, students might have accumulated many doubts and misconceptions, and might be too shy to clarify them in class. Furthermore, it might be difficult to seek clarification from their school teachers outside of class time.

With an IB HL Physics Tutor, students will be sure to have an easier time clarifying doubts! Furthermore, since Physics Tuition is usually carried out in a small group/1-1 setting, IB HL Physics Tutors can pay closer attention in diagnosing student’s problems, and students also have more opportunities to clear their doubts.

What To Look For in A IB HL Physics Tutor

Commitment 

It is important to choose an IB HL Physics Tutor that is committed to teaching your child Physics. Without the promise of commitment by your tutor, both the student and his/her parents would feel uncertain about having tuition classes with that particular tutor.

Furthermore, if you are intending to engage the IB HL Physics Tutor on a long-term basis, it will be beneficial to check with them to see if they are willing to follow up with the student until they finish their IB studies.

Currently Teaching/Taught Other IB SL Students

When engaging a JC Physics Tutor, it is important to select one that has strong academic and teaching qualifications. For example, it might be better to pick a tutor that has graduated from a Physics related course and has taught for a minimum of 1 year. If you are looking for a more experienced tutor to guide your child, one can also opt for teachers who have taught in MOE schools previously.

Such qualifications are crucial in ensuring that the tutor is qualified enough to teach your child. This is to ensure that your child is able to learn effectively and efficiently, and fully maximise his/her time in tuition.

Qualifications

Top IB HL Physics Tutors in Singapore will naturally be highly qualified and be highly-recommended. We recommend for you to check if they have been recommended by past parents or have any testimonials from parents and students, in order to gauge if the IB SL Physics tutor suits your child’s needs.

Typically, most qualified and highly-recommended IB HL Physics Tutors will have strong qualifications as well as a strong testimonial base, which can reassure you of their capability to teach your child.

Patience

It is crucial that you engage a patient tutor who is able to explain concepts and the various IB HL Physics concepts in a patient manner. With a patient Physics tutor, students will be more likely to clarify their doubts and misconceptions with the tutor, since they are not too daunted or intimidated to do so.

The patience of the tutor is an immensely important factor when selecting a tutor. MindFlex recommends that you engage a patient Physics tutor in order for your child to have a smooth IB HL Physics learning journey.

Testimonials from IB HL Physics Students

I have thoroughly benefitted from Mr Teo’s lessons. His lessons are always fun and he demonstrates Physics in everyday analogies, making it easy for me to comprehend complex concepts. His explanations were clear and easy to follow and he has made me enjoy Physics a lot more. I scored a 7 for HL Physics thanks to him!

Fang Wei Jie
IB Student from Nanyang JC

Mr Thong’s teaching is easy to understand and his lessons are well planned out. He has a way of explaining complex Physics concepts that makes it easy to relate to. He provides me with summary notes that are very detailed and concept oriented. He is also extremely familiar with the IB syllabus which shows in his teaching. 

Colin Chen
IB Student from Canadian International School

My IB HL Physics Tutor, Mr Hong, provides me with weekly exercises that help me deepen my understanding of the subject. The constant tests and regular practices has allowed me to fully internalise all the information and build a strong foundational understanding. Thank you Mr Hong and MindFlex for helping me improve my Physics subject!

Chan Jian Yang
IB Student from Chatsworth International School

In just 5 months after engaging Mr Edward for HL Physics tuition, I was no longer barely passing Physics but scoring 7 instead! He has helped me thoroughly understand the concepts instead of plainly memorising them. Thanks to his guidance, I now find myself more confident in tackling challenging questions.

Dion Wang
IB Student from Dulwich College

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Engage The Best IB HL Physics Tuition in Singapore

Here at MindFlex, we believe in only recommending highly experienced and well-versed IB HL Physics Tutors to you. Hence, you can be rest assured that all our IB HL Physics Tutors have been properly screened and they will definitely be able to provide high quality Physics education! What’s more – our IB HL Physics tuition will always be in accordance with the latest IB HL Syllabus so that students can learn and apply what they learn in tuition to school with ease.

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JC

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IB

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Poly / Uni

$40-$65/h

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Adult

$30-$45/h

$40-$65/h

$70-$100/h

 

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