O-Level Combined Science · Physics

Combined Science Tuition

Students’ choice of Combined Science programme in Singapore. Focused, tailored support for the Physics component.

Classes for Secondary 3 and 4. See class timings and centres. Sign up for a trial class.

Fig 1Ball and ring

Cold: the steel ball is just smaller than the brass ring, so it drops straight through into the dish.

A ball-and-ring set on a retort stand, with a Bunsen burner. Solids expand when heated because their particles vibrate more and move slightly further apart. The expansion is exaggerated here so you can see it.

What the programme covers

The Physics component of Combined Science, across Secondary 3 and 4.

6 topics

Motion, Forces and Energy

  • Physical Quantities and Measurement Techniques
  • Motion
  • Mass and Weight
  • Density
  • Forces
  • Energy, Work and Power
3 topics

Thermal Physics

  • Kinetic Particle Model of Matter
  • Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids and Gases
  • Transfer of Thermal Energy
3 topics

Waves

  • General Properties of Waves
  • Light
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
3 topics

Electricity

  • Electrical Quantities
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Practical Electricity
2 topics

Nuclear Physics

  • The Nuclear Model of the Atom
  • Radioactivity
Each half-life, half the nuclei decay

What makes Combined Science challenging

Broad scope of content

Interdisciplinary integration

Complex terminology

What to expect from Pivot Physics

Problem-solving mastery

Apply core concepts and techniques to a wide range of problems.

Mnemonic techniques

Memory aids for equations and definitions.

Complex concepts, simplified

Quick three-minute breakdowns of difficult topics.

Extensive mock exams

Practice papers that mimic real exam conditions.

Targeted exam preparation

Exam patterns and the common pitfalls to avoid.

Thorough notes

Mind maps, exercises, key equations and typical exam questions.

Fees and schedule

Fees

G3 Pure PhysicsIncludes Pivot’s Signature Learning Materials (Pivot Textbook, Pivot Tutorials, EPH & Pivot’s Assessment book)$95/ two hour lesson

As listed on the Schedule & Pricing page.

Secondary 3S3

Regular weekly lessons

DayLocationTimeTutor
SaturdayJurong East10am – 12pmBaarath

Secondary 4S4

Regular weekly lessons

DayLocationTimeTutor
SaturdayJurong East3.15 – 5.15pmBaarath
SaturdayJurong East6.30 – 8.30pmSolomon
SaturdayBukit Timah12.45 – 2.45pmTravis Sia
SundayTampines4 – 6pmSolomon
SundayJurong East3.15 – 5.15pmBaarath

Secondary 3 & 4shared lab

Monthly lab — third week of the month

DayLocationTime
ThursdayJurong East6.30 – 8.30pm
SundayHougang6.30 – 8.30pm

Each student attends one regular weekly lesson at their selected slot and one monthly lab session at their selected lab slot. Secondary School labs take place in the third week of each month; JC labs take place in the fourth week. All sessions are 2 hours long.

Why choose our Combined Physics tuition

Mr Baarath Ram explaining a thermal physics slide in class A student smiling while working through her notes in class A student taking notes beside Pivot Physics worksheets and a calculator

Proven Track Record

Under Mr Baarath Ram’s direction, our results-driven methods give each student the guidance they need.

Small Class Size

Small classes let our tutors address each student’s individual needs with consistent personal attention.

24/7 Academic Support

An Official Physics Guidebook with organised Q&A, plus free consultations via WhatsApp, Zoom or in person.

Portrait of Mr Baarath Ram

Taught by Mr Baarath Ram

18 years of teaching across H1, H2, H3, IB, Pre-U, AS, O Level, IP, GEP, SMTP, Senior Olympiad and NUS Year 1 Physics. He has written Physics guidebooks and textbooks used by Singapore institutions, and has guided international students into Ivy League universities.

  • 18 years of teaching experience
  • Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard
  • B.Eng. (Electrical), NUS

How to sign up

  1. 1

    Contact us

    Get in touch with the centre.

  2. 2

    Complete the registration form

    Fill in the online registration form.

  3. 3

    Pay the invoice

    Pay as per the invoice emailed to you.

  4. 4

    Receive your welcome email

    Session details, online resources and your tutor’s contact information.

What our students say

In their own words, as shared on pivotphysics.com.

U→A

H2 Physics

“Mr Ram is an exceptional physics teacher who excels in simplifying complex concepts. His explanations are clear, making even the most challenging formulas easy to understand and recreate or re-derive. His notes are brilliant, providing a concise summary of key concepts and definitions. He uses diagrams which enhances comprehension, making difficult topics much simpler. He focuses on teaching what is essential, ensuring that I was well-prepared and know only what I needed to know. His teaching style is very clear and descriptive. His teaching allowed me to go from a U to an A by not rote memorisation but also understanding and appreciation of the subject. Overall, Mr Ram is a fantastic teacher who greatly aided in my love for and success in H2 Physics.”

Aasim · YIJC

U→B

Promos to A-Levels

“I genuinely enjoyed my time learning physics with Mr Ram. Mr Ram is a passionate physics teacher who spends his time patiently clarifying any doubt his students may have. I really appreciate his help and even jumped grades from U in promos to B in As, couldn’t thank him enough for all the help and encouragement”

Braden Ng · ACJC

D→A

By the A-Levels

“Mr Ram was my physics tuition teacher, and his teachings were highly effective in deepening my understanding of the content and enabling my grades to improve sharply from a D to A grade by A-levels. He explains concepts in a clear and concise manner, clarifying any doubts immediately should they arise and is able to present information in a digestible manner suitable for students of various levels. He is flexible in his approach in teaching, from providing real world models, examples and analogies, to physical demonstrations, to better convey concepts and ideas. In addition, he is extremely encouraging and motivational, going out of his way to write notes of encouragement when marking pieces of work submitted. He welcomes questions asked in class, and is readily available even outside of class should one face any difficulty. Truly, he is a teacher who goes above and beyond for his students. Mr Ram is a dedicated and effective teacher who puts thought and care into his work.”

Ng De Min · EJC

1st

First in level

“Dear Mr Ram, I just want to say a huge thank you for being a great and awesome physics tutor for our class with your inspirational and entertaining method of imparting physics knowledge to us. You are one of the only few teachers to have struck a chord with the students because of your easy, out-going and entertaining blunt nature and character. Thanks to you, I have learnt many important life lessons and life skills that will no doubt put me in a better position to succeed and do well in life (like not just stay in college halls). I just want to say that you’re really like an idol to me and I constantly look up to you as I want to emulate your attitude towards life and also your work ethic so thanks for being such an inspirational figure to me. You have truly made a huge positive impact in my life. I really appreciate your well-placed faith in me, believing that I can be the first in level even though I did not achieve that in Prelims. Rest assured that I will work hard to repay your faith in me because it is a really nice thing to have your teacher believe in you. Hopefully you still remember us as your students and hope to keep in touch (I may ask you some University Physics stuff). Thanks Mr Ram! You’re awesome!”

Jia Xuan · JPJC

“Mr Ram is a passionate teacher who can come up with ways to make the lesson more interesting for the students. During lessons, he explains in the simplest way possible such that everyone is able to understand each concept taught clearly. If not, he is always happy to take time off to answer his students’ questions. The questions that he compiled from past year A levels and JC papers for each topic really helped me strengthen my concepts and they serve as a useful tool for revision. As I came into the tuition with a weak foundation, I realised that with the help of his notes and explanations my conceptual understanding of several topics is way better now. Mr Ram is truly a dedicated school teacher and I have enjoyed all my lessons with him.”

Sze Yu · HCI

“Mr Ram was the best help I could ask for. Despite having a weak foundation due to taking combined sciences, he helped me to bridge the gap and grasp the concepts efficiently. On top of class, he went out of his way to spend extra time and often clarify my doubts. I am extremely appreciative for all the help that he has given me.”

Neill Soloman · Temasek JC

“Mr Ram is an exceptional teacher who always explains and conveys concepts clearly. He would also reply to our WhatsApp questions with detailed workings and answers to ensure we understand. His lessons were also planned so that we could retain the information easily. His lessons were always interesting and unique, and I enjoyed learning from him.”

Poon Heem Tuck · CJC

“As a student who always struggled with understanding physics concepts, Mr Ram was a very incredibly skilled and knowledgeable teacher who has helped me to excel in JC H2 Physics, despite having taken combined science in secondary school. His methods and shortcut techniques were of immense help in examinations.”

Aishwarya · JPJC

“I wanna thank Mr Ram for his unwavering support for his weaker students and continuously pushing us to do more practices. I also wanna thank him for always staying back after class to answer my questions even if some of them could be confusing. Mr Ram does a really great job in pointing out details that could be easily missed in our schools and clarifying them. I wanna say that his material resources and his books are really amazing. He gave us the opportunity to attempt older physics questions that are beyond TYS.”

Hui Si · MI

“I had the pleasure of being a student in Mr Ram’s Physics class for 2022 and 2023. Mr Ram stands out as a passionate and diligent educator, constantly updating course materials and lesson plans to meet the latest academic requirements and his students’ needs. He actively encourages questions and discussions, creating an atmosphere where students feel comfortable approaching him for clarification and challenging themselves. His genuine interest in his students’ progress is evident in the individualized attention he provides both in and out of the classroom. He pours his heart and soul into bringing out the best in his students, hoping that they achieve their desires. Mr Ram is truly exceptional at being a student’s guide into the world of Physics.”

Darius Lim · NYJC

“Mr Ram is very well-versed in explaining the physics concepts through the use of anecdotes and tricks to help those with a poor physics foundation grasp the concepts. He is also very patient in answering student’s questions out of lesson time. The notes that he provides are concise, and exam-targeted. They cover common exam questions and nearing exam periods, he will go through more questions and focus on difficult concepts that frequently appear.”

Min Yu · JPJC

“Mr Ram is a capable tutor who is friendly and approachable. He never fails to make class interesting and engaging, always being there to answer our questions when in doubt no matter how silly our questions can be sometimes. The notes that he provides are high quality, concise and exam-targeted. They cover common exam questions and nearing exam periods, he will go through more questions and focus on difficult concepts that frequently appear. Thanks to Mr Ram, I am now more confident in my physics skills and I will definitely recommend him to friends who are struggling in physics or are just looking to get better at it.”

Wei Yi · HCI

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