Zhengli Lim

My approach to teaching and learning is 'Low Memory, Full Understanding, Extensive Practice'. Most problems one will encounter in Physics and Mathematics can be answered with a handful of fundamental equations provided that they are applied correctly. My job will be to teach you the bare minimum to remember, and then help you develop your problem-solving skills by guiding you through a large volume of practice problems until you are able to solve them yourself. I often create my own problems for you to solve, with the appropriate difficulty to match your skill level.

Here is the general approach I take with each new student:

EARLY STAGE:
- Familiarise myself with the syllabus and the learning objectives.
- Ask student to explain which area(s) they need help with, and discuss personal targets.
- Run diagnostic tests to determine student's points of strength and weakness.

MAIN STAGE:
- Introduce the most important concept and equations for the lesson, keeping it to the bar minimum.
- Explain the physical meaning and significance of any equations used.
- Guide the student through as many example problems as required for the student to gain mastery.

LATE STAGE:
- Generate a mix of exam-level problems for the student to solve under timed conditions.
- Mark answers, provide corrections and feedback.