Studying Science

Initially, when meeting a new student and their family, it is really important that we decide what areas need to be worked on first.
This will ensure sessions start to support and help immediately, and show results in class work, homework, tests or revision. But most importantly, for long-term success, a boost in overall confidence about the subject.

To help a student to focus I use target questions such as:
' If you were to have the choice of, just one topic taught in all your lessons for one week, which would be your favourite/least favourite?'
The first one pinpoints which areas they enjoy and feel confident in, which will need less work.

The second is more informative to me as it highlights in which areas the student has fewer skills and where they lack confidence in due to gaps in their knowledge and understanding.

Further target questions help to establish where support is needed to encourage a better feeling for the subject thus increasing in confidence and ultimately showing progression.

A key to achieving the most marks possible in exams rests not just with your knowledge. What is equally important is your ability to show the examiner that knowledge and your understanding.

I have met many students, who could verbally explain a process to me, in physics, or chemistry or biology. However, when it came to writing that down it was clear that they were not going to get the grade they deserved because they were not giving the examiner evidence of their understanding.

• Improve your confidence and ability in Science.

• Plenty of practice with exam questions will help you improve your grades.

• One to one tuition will make a big difference to your performance in Science.