More about Lessons.
Lessons can be take place after school, in the early evening. Many year 12/13 have late starts or early finished and these slots are ideal as well.
The best lessons are planned (obviously!) Older pupils are advised to come to the session with a clear idea of what they want to look at - I realise this is harder with younger ones.
Whilst there are multiple aims for a science or physics lesson, one of the most important goals for me as a tutor is to raise a pupil's confidence. In order to do this, it is important that a student wants to learn. I would expect students to be constantly asking questions, recapping their understanding and making connections across the strands of the subject. As confidence grows so they become more able to own their own learning.
A Short word about maths
Math skills are important to physics GCSE and essential for A level. However, there are only really a few areas that need to be understood. Many of my lessons will therefore involve going over algebra, using a calculator properly, handling large and small numbers and so on.
For a physicist maths really is a language. Once again, it comes down to confidence, which comes down to practice - and having things carefully explained.
