Science GCSE Christmas Revision Course – Online

Course Information

Course Description

This two day course is designed to prepare the students for their January mock exams. The course will cover all three sciences, focusing on the most challenging topics and questions for each subject. Often students struggle with the same types of questions for each science such as titration calculations for Chemistry and long-answer questions for Biology. Time will be spent correcting misconceptions and practicing exam questions. Moreover, time will be spent working on effective study techniques so students learn the most efficient and productive way to revise for exams.

Learners are supported beyond the course through the provision of high-quality, comprehensive and original material including notes, guides and question booklets. These resources have been specially designed and created to supplement the learning experience.

Suitable for:

  • Year 11 students
  • Students looking to improve exam technique in preparation for their January mock exams
  • Year 10 students
  • Foundation tier students

If you need help deciding if you will benefit from this course you can contact us. Alternatively, you may prefer to book 1-2-1 tuition instead.

Structure of the Day

Time 9:30am - 4:30pm

Classes are from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Registration starts from 9.15am.

There will be a 1 hour lunch break and a couple of 10 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

This course is suitable for students studying separate and combined science. Your tutor will use questions from all three sciences throughout the course.

Day 1

Session 1
Approaching and Understanding Questions: Command words; Development of scientific thinking; Scientific models; How models, methods and theories develop over time; Peer review; The power, limitations and ethics of science
Session 2
How to Answer Exam Questions (Part 1): How to answer questions from 1 mark to 6 marks, with model answers and a breakdown of how examiners mark questions
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
How to Answer Exam Questions (Part 2): Put into practice everything learnt in part 1
Session 4
Practicals: Evaluating and planning experiments (hypotheses, methods, apparatus, technique and materials, sampling); Uncertainty; Constructing and interpreting data; Relating data to hypotheses; Evaluation; Variables and controls

Day 2

Session 1
Mathematics 1 – Concepts and Techniques: Percentages, fractions and ratios; estimations; rounding and significant figures; SI units; orders of magnitude; interconverting units; changing the subject of an equation; using equations to derive units, and units to derive equations
Session 2
Mathematics 2 – Equations You Need to Know: Required formulae for each of the sciences
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Evidence-Based Study Tips and General Revision Technique: Learn the most efficient ways to revise and work out which methods work best for you
Session 4
Recap and Q&A

Our Tutors

Hand-picked for their exceptional academic credentials and engaging personalities, the teachers and tutors we work with are some of the most experienced and gifted in the country. While each one is as unique as our students, they all bring their infectious enthusiasm and innovative teaching style to class, ensuring every PMT lesson is fresh, challenging, and inspiring.

Andreas B.

Andreas B.

Andreas is in his fifth year studying medicine at University College London. He did an intercalated bachelor’s in his third year and therefore holds a first class degree in Medical Sciences with Mathematics and Computing. Before studying medicine, he took a year out to tutor GCSE and A Level students full-time. He still loves to support others embarking on their own academic journeys, whether they need comprehensive tuition, coaching on their exam technique, or preparation for university interviews.

A popular tutor thanks to his warm and approachable personality, Andreas’ ethos is that top grades are made outside the classroom and that learning at home is key. He tailors his approach to the individual needs of each student, using effective tried-and-tested teaching methods to keep lessons fun, engaging and productive. Each lesson he delivers is built around the specific requirements of exam boards, meaning there’s always a focus on maximising marks.

If you would like 1-2-1 tuition with Andreas you can find his profile on our tuition platform.

Annabel F.

Annabel F.

Annabel earned a first class degree in Chemistry at Loughborough University. While there, she began tutoring in-between her studies and discovered her passion for teaching and seeing students progress. Feeling inspired, she went on to do a PGCE and has been a professional science teacher ever since.

Annabel likes to keep her lessons informal and fun, with a strong focus on exam technique. When she’s not teaching, she likes to keep active with plenty of running and cycling.

If you would like 1-2-1 tuition with Annabel you can find her profile on our tuition platform.