Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

Q1. What percentage of Mr. Phang's students get distinctions for 'A' and 'O' level physics?

Ans: Approximately 70% for 'A' levels, comparable to the top two institutions, and approximately 90% for 'O' levels (A1 and A2 split approx. equally).

This is despite the fact that only around 30% of Mr. Phang's students are from the top two institutions.

Read the following very exciting SMS from a group of 7 friends who came for tuition together:

"Mr phang this is huiting from nyjc. Jonathan, changhoe, xinying, shiqi, huiting, honghao and angeline from nyjc got A for physics. Thank you very much for your teaching n guidance, which enabled us to get these fab results!
From: Hui Ting 3.48pm 6/3/09"

* Note: The 7 colours and rainbow are added by Mr. Phang. The original SMS had no colour.

Q2. What is the secret to Mr. Phang's success rate?

Ans: No secret. Mr. Phang motivates his students with challenging questions and practices. Hence only students who are prepared to work hard can stand Mr. Phang.

Mr. Phang's tuition classes tend to attract serious (but humorous) students. This could be due to a phenomenon known as "resonance" in physics.

Q3. What about weak students?

Ans: Weak students do not have any problem, as long as they are prepared to work hard.

Two exemplary students were Joel Ee (SAJC) 2008 and Jinghuan (Dunman High) 2009. See Mrs. Ee's SMS and Jinghuan's testimonial below.

"Dear Mr Phang, thank you for coaching my son Joel and stirring the desire and passion for physics. Joel Ee scored A. We thank God for giving us, you as my son's teacher. Thank you Mr Phang for turning 'U' grader to an 'A' achiever. God Bless. From: Mrs. Ee 11.43pm 8/3/09"

"Thank you so much for pushing my Physics scores to an A! ... My Physics had been fluctuating between C and U before I joined ... Thinking back, my initial lessons were absolutely nightmarish ... as my foundation was rather weak. The speed was punishing ..."

Jinghuan, Dunman High, 2009 (Click here for testimonial)

Joel and Jinghuan were able to improve 6 grades from Ungraded 'U' to 'A' because they were determined and worked hard.

There can be no acceleration without force (Newton's second law of motion) hence there can be no improvement without stress.

Q4. In the 'Testimonials' section, many students wrote that Mr. Phang's physics lessons are 'fun' and 'enjoyable'. Are Mr. Phang's physics lessons really so 'fun' and 'enjoyable'?

Ans: Mr. Phang's physics lessons are as 'fun' and 'enjoyable' as NJC's famous canoeing training session. Students who work hard will find Mr. Phang's lessons extremely 'fun' and 'enjoyable'.

On the other hand, students who prefer Venice gondola-style rowing sessions will not find Mr. Phang's lessons so 'fun' and 'enjoyable', and hence may not be suitable for Mr. Phang's tuition.

Q5. Isn't that lots of hard work?

Ans: Please refer to question 1.

Question 1 cannot be separated from Question 5.