G3 / G2 Combined Science (Phys + Chem · O-Level / N-Level) Tuition · Sec 3 / 4

If this sounds familiar

Knows the content. Stuck at B.

Combined Sci students coast on memorisation through Sec 3 — and it works for a while. Then Sec 4 papers shift to application: predict the outcome, explain why, calculate the effect. The memorising stops paying off. Marks plateau at B+ and parents watch the revision hours climb with no movement on the grade.

"I revised everything. Same grade as last time."

We teach Combined Sci as application from week one. Every Phys and Chem topic ends with "now use it" — apply to a context, predict the outcome, calculate the effect. The shift markers reward — and the B+ ceiling cracks.

Yes — that's my child →

Curriculum · MOE-aligned

What we cover.

Every topic in the Sec 3 / 4 (G3 / G2) Combined Phys + Chem syllabus, taught in the order that builds skill. We refresh the materials every year against the latest SEAB exam reports.

Physics — Kinematics & dynamics

Motion graphs, Newton's laws, weight vs mass.

Physics — Forces & pressure

Friction, moments, pressure in fluids.

Physics — Energy & thermal

Energy transfer, work, power, specific heat capacity.

Physics — Waves & sound

Wave parameters, reflection, refraction.

Physics — Electricity

Circuits, Ohm's law, household electricity.

Physics — Magnetism & EMI (intro)

Magnetic fields, electromagnets, basic induction.

Chemistry — Atoms & bonding

Atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding.

Chemistry — Mole concept

Stoichiometry calculations within combined-syllabus depth.

Chemistry — Acids, bases & salts

Reactions, preparation, ionic equations.

Chemistry — Qualitative analysis

Cation, anion, gas tests.

Chemistry — Redox & electrolysis

Half-equations, electrolysis.

Chemistry — Energy changes & rate

Exothermic / endothermic, factors affecting rate.

Chemistry — Organic basics

Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids.

How we teach it

Methodology.

The methods we teach with — applied across the term, calibrated to where each student needs them most.

Two halves, taught with their respective methods

Phys is taught with diagram-led methodology; Chem with answer-chain methodology. Half the content, full rigour.

Cross-half consistency

Many Combined Science questions blur the two — e.g. heat in chemical reactions. We teach the cross-overs explicitly.

Working format for calculations

Phys F=ma and Chem mole calculations both done in fixed working formats.

Timed practice · teacher-initiated

Real-format timed practice (teacher-initiated for students who need it).

Small classes (max 10)

Combined Science especially benefits from teacher attention — often the same student needs help with one half but not the other.

Calibrated to the class

Pacing, examples and topic emphasis are tuned to the cohort in front of us. Every Combined class arrives with a different mix of strengths and gaps across the two halves — so each session pulls its weight rather than running from a fixed script.

Every WA tracked & teacher-monitored

Weekly Assignment results are logged against each student by topic, by half (Phys vs Chem), by week. Teachers review trajectories weekly — not at term-end — so a wobble in one half gets caught and scheduled back in before it drags the combined grade.

Where students lose marks

Common pitfalls
& how we fix them.

Most lost marks are habit, not knowledge. We track them, name them, and drill them out.

Answering the wrong half — Phys vs Chem mix-up

Combined papers blend chemistry and physics in adjacent sections. Students grab a chemistry formula on a physics question (or vice versa) and the whole part-question collapses. "I thought heat was a chemistry thing." Costs 3-4 marks per slip, and it happens 2-3 times per paper. Fix: a keyword-spotting drill at the top of every Combined question — underline "energy/bonds/reaction" (chemistry side) and "force/pressure/acceleration/current" (physics side) — then apply each subject's own method, formula, and units.

Mole stoichiometry — ratio flipped

2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O. Given 4 moles H₂, find O₂. Students compute 4 × (2/1) = 8 instead of 4 × (1/2) = 2 — the ratio is flipped, the answer is fourfold wrong. Combined timing is tighter than Pure, so the slip happens faster. Costs 2-3 marks per stoichiometry question. Fix: a three-row mole format drilled on every problem — Row 1 coefficients, Row 2 actual moles given, Row 3 unknowns — completed and checked before the final answer is boxed.

Free-body diagrams — missing force arrows

Physics-side OEQ shows a block on a slope. Student draws weight, forgets normal reaction, then forgets friction. Each missing arrow propagates through every subsequent equation — F = ma cascades wrong, the whole dynamics question collapses. Costs 3-4 marks. Fix: a fixed FBD method drilled on the first five Combined dynamics problems — identify the object, list every force acting on it, draw to scale, label magnitude and direction — verified before any equation is written.

Combustion and heat-transfer chains

"Combustion releases heat" earns 1 of 3. Markers want the full chain: bonds break in the reactants (endothermic step) → new bonds form in the products (exothermic step) → net energy released to surroundings as heat. Same gap on heat-transfer (conduction/convection/radiation) answers. Costs 2-3 marks per OEQ. Fix: a chain template per scenario — bond-breaking → bond-forming → net energy — drilled on the first five thermochemistry problems until the full answer is automatic.

Unit and state-symbol omissions

Joules written as "joule" (wrong case), pressure stated without Pa or kPa, ionic equations missing (aq) or (s). Each slip loses 1 mark, and Combined marks tightly — there's no slack for "small" errors. Across a paper that's 4-5 marks gone. Fix: a unit-and-state checkpoint drilled before every final answer — "[quantity] = [number] [unit]" with case and dot notation checked against the data booklet, and state symbols ticked on every equation before it leaves the working.

Inside the lesson

What a typical lesson looks like.

No surprises. The structure is the same week to week — students settle in fast.

0–10 min · Recap of last week's tricky topic across both halves.
10–35 min · Today's topic walkthrough (alternates Phys / Chem week to week).
35–60 min · Structured-answer / calculation drill.
60–85 min · Independent practice.
85–100 min · Review of common errors; homework set.

Transparent fees

One price. No surprises.

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Sec 3

Sec 3 Combined Sci (Phys+Chem) · Single Subject

8-week term · 2 hours per session · Max 10 students · Materials included

$528

Per term, all-in

$66.00

Per session

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Schools we serve.

Both branches see Sec 3 / 4 Combined Science students from across the north and west of Singapore — across both G3 and G2 streams. A snapshot of the schools currently in our classes.

Recent Sec 3 / 4 (G3 / G2) Combined Sci · Phys + Chem student schools include: Bukit Batok Secondary · Bukit View Secondary · Hillgrove Secondary · Swiss Cottage Secondary · Dunearn Secondary · Bukit Panjang Government High · Greenridge Secondary · West Spring Secondary · Fuhua Secondary · Hua Yi Secondary · Northbrooks Secondary · Yishun Town Secondary · Chong Boon Secondary · Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary · Naval Base Secondary · Orchid Park Secondary · North View Secondary · Peirce Secondary · Anderson Secondary · Sembawang Secondary · and more

FAQ

Common questions.

Is Combined Science easier than Pure?

The content is lighter, but the marking is just as strict. Don't underestimate it.

Can my child switch to Pure later?

Sec 3 to Sec 4 — usually no, schools restrict it. Switching streams is a school decision; we'll teach you whichever you're enrolled in.

Is your Combined Science tuition aligned to the new GCE syllabus?

Yes.

Do you cover G2 (N(A)) Combined Science?

Yes — separated where numbers allow.

Do you also offer E Math?

Yes — most Combined Sci students take E Math with us too. G3 E Math. 10% off when you take 2 or more subjects.

How big are the classes?

Max 10.

Where is your Bukit Batok Combined Sci centre?

Blk 265 East Ave 4. Bukit Batok branch

Where is your Yishun centre?

417 Yishun Ave 11 #01-339. Yishun branch

How do I book a free trial?

WhatsApp 9181 7689.

Can my child catch up if they join mid-term?

Yes — we can arrange short 1-to-1 bridging sessions to fast-track new joiners up to where the current class is. Most students catch up in 2–3 sessions, then slot into the regular class without falling behind.

Class schedule · Current term

When this class
runs.

Combined Phys + Chem (Sec 3 & 4) runs at both branches — pick the slot and branch that suits you. Free trial at either centre. WhatsApp us to confirm availability.

01 / Bukit Batok

Blk 265 East Ave 4

Sec 3Wed · 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sec 3Sun · 12pm – 2pm
Sec 4Mon · 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Sec 4Tue · 4:30pm – 6:30pm

WhatsApp Bukit Batok → Visit branch

02 / Yishun

417 Yishun Ave 11 #01-339

Sec 3Sat · 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Sec 4Sat · 12pm – 2pm

WhatsApp Yishun → Visit branch

Combined Phys + Chem Tuition.

Knows the content. Stuck at B.

What we cover.

Methodology.

Common pitfalls
& how we fix them.

Why Combined Science is harder to score than students expect.

What a typical lesson looks like.

One price. No surprises.

Schools we serve.

Common questions.

Other Genie classes parents pair with this one.

When this class
runs.

Blk 265 East Ave 4

417 Yishun Ave 11 #01-339

Try a class.
Then decide.

Combined Phys + Chem Tuition.

Knows the content. Stuck at B.

What we cover.

Methodology.

Common pitfalls& how we fix them.

Why Combined Science is harder to score than students expect.

What a typical lesson looks like.

One price. No surprises.

Schools we serve.

Common questions.

Other Genie classes parents pair with this one.

When this classruns.

Blk 265 East Ave 4

417 Yishun Ave 11 #01-339

Try a class.Then decide.

Common pitfalls
& how we fix them.

When this class
runs.

Try a class.
Then decide.