Biology
Biology rewards precise writing as much as knowledge. We build both.
Overview
Biology carries more content than any other science, which is why students who simply read their notes plateau. Marks are usually lost in the writing rather than the knowing: an answer that describes when the question said assess, or that never names the process it is talking about.
We work through the syllabus module by module, then spend the rest of every session on written responses and unfamiliar stimulus, which is where the harder marks sit. You leave each session with notes and a short set of targeted questions.
Topics We Cover
What You'll Learn
Answering to the syllabus verb, so describe, explain and assess each get what they ask for
Structuring extended responses that hold a line of argument to the end
Reading graphs, tables and experimental data under time pressure
Applying familiar biology to unfamiliar scenarios in the exam
Using correct terminology instead of everyday paraphrase
What a Session Looks Like
Module Check-In
Review where we are in the syllabus and clear up anything from class
Concept Building
Work through the biology with diagrams, examples and questions that test understanding
Written Response Practice
Answer HSC-style questions and mark them together against the criteria
Notes & Next Steps
Receive session notes and a targeted set of revision questions
