Science tutoring
Scientific literacy, working scientifically, and the biology, chemistry and physics foundations that senior subjects assume.
What it covers
- Working scientifically: variables, fair tests, reliability and validity
- Scientific vocabulary, taught explicitly as its own descriptor
- Biology foundations: cells, body systems, ecosystems, genetics
- Chemistry foundations: particle theory, reactions, stoichiometry readiness
- Physics foundations: forces, energy, electricity, motion
- Reading and interpreting graphs, tables and scientific texts
Who it is for
Learners in Years 7 to 10 building the foundations, and senior students in Biology, Chemistry or Physics who are strong on recall and weak on application.
How it runs
Weekly, online, same tutor. Senior science is taught by Senior Tutors or Specialists against the relevant study design.
Descriptors we map
Every topic is tied to a named curriculum descriptor, and a descriptor only turns green once your learner teaches it back unaided and passes a check on new questions at least seven days later. A sample of what we map for this programme:
| Code | Descriptor |
|---|---|
AC9S7U05 | Explain the role of forces in everyday situations |
AC9S8U01 | Use cell theory to explain the functioning of organisms |
AC9S8U04 | Distinguish between physical and chemical change |
AC9S9U03 | Explain the role of DNA and genes in inheritance |
AC9S10U04 | Analyse how energy is conserved in transfers and transformations |
AC9S10I03 | Plan investigations, selecting variables and controls |
Illustrative sample. The full map is built from your learner's diagnostic. See how the Ledger works.
Price
From $75 per session, GST inclusive. No lock-in contract, two weeks' notice, pause any time. Second subject 20% off and siblings 15% off on group memberships.
Questions
Do you teach VCE Chemistry and Physics?
Yes, through Personal Specialist tutoring with a named subject specialist, or in Senior Mastery groups where numbers allow.
My child can recall everything but still loses marks. Why?
Recall is not application. Our transfer stage puts the concept in an unfamiliar context, which is exactly what examiners do.
Can you help with the practical investigation?
We teach investigation design on our own scenarios. We do not touch a live assessed investigation, including the data or the analysis.
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Start with a free diagnostic
Sixty minutes, online, no cost and no card. You keep the written report whether or not you enrol.