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At The Physics Coach we offer small group online tutoring in Biology (both traditional and human), Chemistry, Maths and Physics at National 5 and Higher levels.
All of our 75 min tutoring sessions are delivered via Zoom by experienced and qualified teachers. We recognise that our students learn best in an interactive environment and that is why all our classes are capped at 10 students maximum with a ‘cameras on’ policy.
The lesson schedules are published in advance so that the students can be prepared for each session.
I cannot thank you enough for building Andrew’s confidence in physics and letting him get back on track with his passion. Covid really hit him hard and I didn’t think he would ever get back to where you got him!
Physics
National 5 Physics
The course content includes the following areas of Physics:
Dynamics
In this area, the topics covered are: vectors and scalars; velocity–time graphs; acceleration; Newton’s laws; energy; projectile motion.
Space
In this area, the topics covered are: space exploration; cosmology.
Electricity
In this area, the topics covered are: electrical charge carriers; potential difference (voltage); Ohm’s law; practical electrical and electronic circuits; electrical power.
Properties of Matter
In this area, the topics covered are: specific heat capacity; specific latent heat; gas laws and the kinetic model.
Waves
In this area, the topics covered are: wave parameters and behaviours; electromagnetic spectrum; refraction of light.
Radiation
In this area, the topic covered is nuclear radiation.
Higher Physics
The course content includes the following areas of Physics:
Our Dynamic Universe
The topics covered are:
- motion — equations and graphs
- forces, energy and power
- collisions, explosions, and impulse
- gravitation
- special relativity
- the expanding Universe
Particles and Waves
The topics covered are:
- forces on charged particles
- the Standard Model
- nuclear reactions
- inverse square law
- wave-particle duality
- interference
- spectra
- refraction of light
Electricity
The topics covered are:
- monitoring and measuring AC
- current, potential difference, power, and resistance
- electrical sources and internal resistance
- capacitors
- semiconductors and p-n junctions
My older son enjoyed the Chemistry classes, it was extremely engaging and the teacher was excellent with every student. I am definitely coming back again for my younger son.
Chemistry
National 5 Chemistry
The course content includes the following areas of Chemistry:
Chemical Changes and Structure
In this area, topics covered are: rates of reaction; atomic structure and bonding related to properties of materials; formulae and reacting quantities; acids and bases.
Nature’s Chemistry
In this area, topics covered are: homologous series; everyday consumer products; energy from fuels.
Chemistry in Society
In this area, topics covered are: metals; plastics; fertilisers; nuclear chemistry; chemical analysis.
Higher Chemistry
The course content includes the following areas of Chemistry:
Chemical Changes and Structure
The topics covered are:
- periodicity
- structure and bonding
- oxidising and reducing agents
Nature’s Chemistry
The topics covered are:
- systematic carbon chemistry
- alcohols
- carboxylic acids
- esters
- fats and oils
- soaps
- detergents and emulsions
- proteins
- oxidation of food
- fragrances
- skin care
Chemistry in Society
The topics covered are:
- getting the most from reactants
- controlling the rate
- chemical energy
- equilibria
- chemical analysis
Researching Chemistry
The topics covered are:
- common chemical apparatus
- general practical techniques
- reporting experimental work
If you need help with any science subject then I highly recommend the tutors from The Physics Coach. Both my children engaged in various subjects and they found the experience very helpful and gained so much confidence.
Biology
National 5 Biology
The course content includes the following areas of Biology:
Cell Biology
The key areas covered are:
- Cell structure.
- Transport across cell membranes.
- DNA and the production of proteins
- Proteins
- Genetic engineering
- Respiration
Biology: Multicellular Organisms
The key areas covered are:
- Producing new cells.
- Control and communication
- Reproduction
- Variation and inheritance.
- Transport systems – plants
- Transport systems – animals
- Absorption of materials
Biology: Life on Earth
The key areas covered are:
- Ecosystems
- Distribution of organisms
- Photosynthesis
- Energy
- Food production
- Evolution of species
Higher Biology
The course content includes the following areas of Biology:
DNA and the Genome
The key areas covered are:
- structure of DNA
- replication of DNA
- gene expression
- cellular differentiation
- the structure of the genome
- mutations
- evolution
- genomic sequencing
Metabolism and Survival
The key areas covered are:
- metabolic pathways
- cellular respiration
- metabolic rate
- metabolism in conformers and regulators
- metabolism and adverse conditions
- environmental control of metabolism
- genetic control of metabolism
Sustainability and Interdependence
The key areas covered are:
- food supply, plant growth and productivity
- plant and animal breeding
- crop protection
- animal welfare
- symbiosis
- social behaviour
- components of biodiversity
- threats to biodiversity
Higher Human Biology
The course content includes the following areas of human biology:
Human Cells
The key areas covered are:
- division and differentiation in human cells
- structure and replication of DNA
- gene expression
- mutations
- human genomics
- metabolic pathways
- cellular respiration
- energy systems in muscle cells
Physiology and Health
The key areas covered are:
- gamete production and fertilisation
- hormonal control of reproduction
- the biology of controlling fertility
- antenatal and postnatal screening
- the structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
- the structure and function of the heart
- pathology of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- blood glucose levels and obesity
Neurobiology and Immunology
The key areas covered are:
- divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways
- the cerebral cortex
- memory
- the cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses
- non-specific body defences
- specific cellular defences against pathogens
- immunisation
- clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
Brilliant hassle free service and excellent support
Maths
National 5 Maths
The course content includes the following area of Mathematics:
Numerical Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Working with reverse percentages
- Working with appreciation / depreciation
- Working with fractions
Algebraic Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Working with algebraic expressions involving expansion brackets
- Factorising an algebraic expression
- Completing the square in a quadratic expression with unitary x2 coefficient
- Reducing an algebraic fraction to its simplest form
- Applying the four operations to algebraic fractions
- Determining the equation of a straight line
- Working with linear equations and inequations
- Working with simultaneous equations
- Changing the subject of a formula
- Recognise and determine the equation of a quadratic function from its graph
- Sketching a quadratic function
- Identifying features of a quadratic function
- Solving a quadratic equation
- Solving a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula
- Using the discriminant to determine the number of roots
Geometric Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Determining the gradient of a straight line, given two points
- Circle geometry
- Calculating the volume of a standard solid
- Applying Pythagoras’ theorem
- Applying the properties of shapes to determine an angle involving at least two steps
- Using similarity
- Working with two-dimensional vectors
- Working with three dimensional coordinates
- Using vector components
- Calculating the magnitude of a vector
Trigonometric Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Working with the graphs of trigonometric functions
- Working with trigonometric relationships in degrees
- Calculating the area of a triangle using trigonometry
- Using the sine and cosine rules to find a side or angle in a triangle
- Using bearings with trigonometry
Statistical Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Comparing data sets using statistics
- Forming a linear model from a given set of data
Reasoning Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Interpreting a situation where mathematics can be used and identifying a strategy
- Explaining a solution and relating it to context
Higher Maths
The course content includes the following areas of Mathematics:
Algebraic and Trigonometric Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Manipulating algebraic expressions
- Manipulating trigonometric expressions
- Identifying and sketching related functions
- Determining composite and inverse functions
- Solving algebraic equations
- Solving trigonometric equations
Geometric Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Determining vector connections
- Working with vectors
Calculus Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Differentiating functions
- Using differentiation to investigate the nature and properties of functions
- Integrating functions
- Using integration to calculate definite integrals
- Applying differential calculus
- Applying integral calculus
Algebraic and Geometric Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Applying algebraic skills to rectilinear shapes
- Applying algebraic skills to circles and graphs
- Modelling situations using sequences
Reasoning Skills
The key areas covered are:
- Interpreting a situation where mathematics can be used and identifying a strategy
- Explaining a solution and relating it to context