GCSE BIOLOGY

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Your biology tutor will ensure they share with your child the core essential knowledge from GCSE Biology that they need to know in order to pass exams. This could include aspects like definitions and essential terminology.

The tutor will help your child develop a deeper understanding of the essential factual content of the subject, building upon the fundamental concepts (see below for key topics).

The tutor will have the experience to ensure that content is covered carefully in a logical sequence building upon prior knowledge to help build confidence.

  Your child's biology tutor will model different approaches to solving different types of questions. The tutor will then allow your child to hone these skills by getting them to apply theoretical knowledge to these questions and feedback where necessary.

The tutor will be able to review common required practicals that may or may not have been carried out by your child in school, reviewing the essential knowledge including apparatus set up, methods and essential questions that students should be able to answer. This will help ensure students are able to tackle any practical related questions with improved confidence.

 There are several topics that are interrelated within biology and also with other the sciences; chemistry and physics. These connections help provide a more holistic understanding of biology, enabling them to develop a more integrated understanding of the scientific principles in particular topics.

The tutor can help your child understand how to navigate the GCSE Biology exam format, manage time effectively, and present answers clearly and concisely using essential and relevant terminology. They will also help students how best to tackle the 6-mark level response questions. The tutor will have access to a vast amount of past papers that they can share with your child to help them practise and develop their exam technique.