GCSE Science Tuition with Arian Mirzarafie Ahi DBS QTS PGDE

Well done to all students who have just completed their mock exams! 👨🏫 As a tutor, I’m always on the lookout for tools that engage my students. PhET Interactive Simulations is one of my favourite resources for interactive learning. It’s completely free, and the simulations cover everything from energy transfer to natural selection. Each simulation is designed to be intuitive, helping students learn by exploring and testing different variables. You can see all their simulations here: https://phet.colorado.edu/

😎 This is one of my all-time favourites!! :) Have you ever spent years struggling with something, only to find a simple answer the moment you properly asked? Whether a health issue, a personal insight, or a practical challenge, this quote highlights an experience that can be both disarming and exhilaratingly empowering. “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” - Ancient proverb 1. We are all too familiar with the scenario of the lecturing teacher, talking and talking to a non-existent audience. 😴💤 2. We have also perhaps been the student, searching and searching for an answer with no luck. 🔍🕵️♂️ It is only when the teacher sees their student, and the student sees their teacher, that they have truly become that for each other. Seeing requires believing. And… “When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear.” ✨

Did you know the story of how the Earth formed and the evolution of rocks is right there in your child's Year 8 science lessons? This fascinating part of the chemistry curriculum often gets overlooked but is packed with wonder. Let’s break it down: ✅ Igneous rocks are born from fiery lava or magma, cooling to create incredible structures—think volcanic rock from places like the Azores! ✅ Over time, rocks transform into sedimentary and metamorphic forms in a cycle that's been happening for billions of years. These lessons cover not just the science but the beauty of the natural world—like the intricate patterns crafted from volcanic rocks on the Azores’ cobbled streets. These streets are a masterpiece of science meets art, with dark volcanic rock paired with striking white stones. 📸 Featured: Stunning close-up of volcanic rock & patterned cobblestone streets from the Azores.

Here’s a quick science simulation to help your child stay on top of their revision for the upcoming mocks 👇 🎈 How do positive and negative charges interact? PhET’s static electricity simulation lets students rub a balloon on a jumper and see how charges move. It’s a great way to make abstract concepts like static electricity more tangible and visual. ⚡ Check out the simulation here: https://lnkd.in/gUBe6dwu If they need a little extra help to feel fully prepared, get in touch for some personalised revision support! Message me on LinkedIn or register your interest at https://lnkd.in/dZHDmPiV ✒️

I haven’t seen this much sheer orange in a while 🎃 It’s mainly the leaves, and my Sainsbury’s matching bag and jacket too 🔥 I tried to capture this lowering glow before the final sentence of the chill and the dark reign supreme again. Have a good week! P.S.: Find the spider!!! 🕷️🕸️

📝 With science mock exams just around the corner, now’s the time for the final push! Here’s a quick resource to help your child stay on top of their revision. 🏋️♂️ PhET’s forces simulation is a fantastic way to explore how mass and distance impact forces. In this virtual tug-of-war, students can experiment with different variables to see who wins! It’s a great way to teach concepts like force, mass, and distance in a fun, interactive way. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/eswNKNjx If they need a little extra help to feel fully prepared, I'm running extra revision sessions from Monday in small groups or 1:1 (very limited availability!). 🔥 11am - small group - £30 (3 left) 🔥 4pm - 1:1 - £45 (2 left) 🔥 5:30pm - 1:1 or small group (2 left) Get in touch to join a class 👇 📞 07581118219 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dZHDmPiV

I want to celebrate one of my students' recent success in chemistry and biology! Over the past several months, we have been working on previous topics, filling in gaps in knowledge, and doing lots of exam question practice. All of this increases knowledge, of course, but it does something else that is equally powerful 🔥 It builds CON-FI-DENCE!! So, today I am celebrating my student boosting their grades from a 3-4 in chemistry and biology to a 6-6! 🥳 What's more, we are aiming even higher as the mock exams are approaching. These are key to progressing onto college. If I get asked about guaranteeing grades, I don't know if I can say that. But something I can guarantee: improvement 🚀

Want a fun science resource for half-term revision before the November mocks? Here’s a free site to help your child focus on key areas during the break! 🛹 PhET’s skatepark simulation is a fun way to explore forces, friction, and acceleration! Students can experiment with kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy while watching their skater fly down ramps. The energy changes can even be displayed as bar or pie charts for deeper understanding. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eN2D5i4t For more personalised support, I run a Tuesday group session with a couple of places available. Message me to get your child ready for their mocks or opt for tailored 1:1 sessions (very limited).

Happy mid-October, dear follower 💓 My internal clock has already adjusted to the hour-switch that is coming up soon. Right now, it has been a few morning in a row of dark, gloomy wake-ups. But recently we did have a deceptively sunny day - I captured it here, near the Cambridge station 🚆 And while the blue sky made everything pop, it was an autumnal emblem that caught my eye first: multicoloured, dreamy trees. Sometimes our world can look like a whimsical video game world. I love noticing those moments and the bridges that connect the everyday to the once in a blue moon 💫 Wishing you a good rest of the week!

⚡ Looking for some last-minute half-term revision before the November mocks? Here’s a free resource to help your child focus on key experiments during the break! Ever wondered how static electricity works? Check out John Travoltage by PhET! Watch as John Travolta rubs his boot on the carpet, building up a static charge, and zaps it away when he touches a metal doorknob. It’s a fun way to explore charge transfer and electron movement! Give it a try here: https://lnkd.in/eHHCzkvQ For more personalised support, I’ve got 2 Tuesday tutoring slots left. Message me to get your child ready for their mocks with tailored 1:1 sessions.