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How to learn Chemistry and Maths effectively and do well in your exams
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I work with pupils who are currently doing Nat 5 Chemistry, Nat 5 Maths and Higher Chemistry. I teach the full content of the SQA syllabus using on line resources with an additional focus on learning how to answer typical past paper questions. I describe this as becoming “street wise” – knowing which parts of the syllabus are regularly examined and knowing how to answer the questions in a way that gets maximum marks. This allows the most effective use of time and it means there are very few surprises come exam time. For example, in Higher Chemistry there has been a question on titration in the last 5 exams. That makes this topic particularly worthy of focus and revision – so I’d go through the questions and make sure that pupils understand what is being asked and together we work out how to answer the questions. There are many examples like this in both subjects and becoming “street wise” is really effective. My students really like this analytical approach to learning and working like this makes topics easier to remember. I never put any pressure on people to come up with the answers by themselves, as working as a team is far more effective and more enjoyable. I am also available at any time to help with any difficulties that arise out with the tutoring sessions.
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I am a retired Chemist living in Midlothian who worked in industry in the area of developing new medicines. I have loved Chemistry and Maths subjects since I was at school and then at university and I am passionate about teaching them to young people. As a father of two young adults who have recently passed through the education system, I understand the challenges that young people face. My motivation in becoming a tutor was to make a difference and help young people to reach their maximum potential. For the last 2 academic years I have been tutoring pupils across the central belt and I’m fully familiar with the Chemistry and Maths syllabus. I would describe myself as someone who is gentle in approach but highly motivated to work in a tailored way with individuals to help them achieve very positive outcomes. I have worked with young people of different abilities and the results we’ve achieved together have been excellent. I have a first class honours degree, a PhD and I studied two years of psychology with a focus on memory and recall.
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  • Around Mayfield, United Kingdom
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60 minutes
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English
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I have 10 years unbroken experience teaching Maths and social sciences to high school students. Since greater proportion of the students population at the colleges are struggling in their performance in maths, I am passionate about teaching maths only for now so as to help as much maths students as possible. I make my first tutorial class to develop rapport with a prospective maths student and to enable me identify the areas they need improvement in their performance. The first half of my tuition starts with the fundamental principles of mathematics, showing the students various clues and hints to use in answering maths questions. Special reference is made to acceptable standard marking scheme so the student can understand each topic better and develop more affection for solving mathematical problems. At the second half of my teaching, several examples are worked together with the student, ensuring that the student is fully engaged in the exercises, assimilating the concepts and contributing meaningfully. At the end of the second half of the tutorial, a lot of exercises are given to students as take-home assignments.

The submitted assignments are reviewed, scored before the next appointment and corrections made one-to-one with the student next tutorial session. The topics covered are not limited to the core concentration like algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics to mention a few, they extend to elementary maths. If the gap in understanding a topic is much, elementary maths is revised with the student prior to teaching any of the core maths topics.
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I have 10 years unbroken experience teaching Maths and social sciences to high school students. Since greater proportion of the students population at the colleges are struggling in their performance in maths, I am passionate about teaching maths only for now so as to help as much maths students as possible. I make my first tutorial class to develop rapport with a prospective maths student and to enable me identify the areas they need improvement in their performance. The first half of my tuition starts with the fundamental principles of mathematics, showing the students various clues and hints to use in answering maths questions. Special reference is made to acceptable standard marking scheme so the student can understand each topic better and develop more affection for solving mathematical problems. At the second half of my teaching, several examples are worked together with the student, ensuring that the student is fully engaged in the exercises, assimilating the concepts and contributing meaningfully. At the end of the second half of the tutorial, a lot of exercises are given to students as take-home assignments.

The submitted assignments are reviewed, scored before the next appointment and corrections made one-to-one with the student next tutorial session. The topics covered are not limited to the core concentration like algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics to mention a few, they extend to elementary maths. If the gap in understanding a topic is much, elementary maths is revised with the student prior to teaching any of the core maths topics.
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