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Why learn biology

The word biology means "the science of life" in Greek. The field of study covered by biology is extremely vast. It studies all living organisms in the world, from the smallest ones, like bacteria, to the most complex ones, including humans. Studying biology is a way to better understand ourselves and the world we live in and our interactions with it. That's why biology is an essential part of the school curriculum in New Zealand and is often taught at the university level.

We usually begin to learn biology from our very first year at primary school, as part of our science lessons. Then we study this subject throughout our secondary education until year 11 when science is often a compulsory NCEA subject. What's more, some students can even choose biology as their subject in years 12 and 13 to complete NCEA level 2 and level 3. This can be a sensible decision as biology is required to study a lot of careers at the university level. Some of them are medicine, ecology, biotechnology, agriculture or pharma technology. All these careers are very prestigious and offer good job opportunities in Tauranga once the students have graduated.

Biology is an extremely important element of our education in general. Like we learn to read and write during our English lessons or to calculate in maths, the knowledge that students acquire in biology will be essential to better understand any other natural science. In particular, biology is closely interconnected with chemistry and physics and the three of them complement each other. For example, if you read scientific articles on chemistry you will often come across biology concepts. This means that biology will be vital for anybody interested in science and who'd like to choose it as their NCEA subject or study it at the university level in Tauranga or elsewhere.

Learning biology can be challenging for students

Even if you don't have to read specialised scientific literature on biology at school, not everybody manages to grasp all the concepts studied straight away. Even at the school level, the biology curriculum includes some difficult new concepts like cells, DNA or photosynthesis. Learning them requires a lot of concentration and good abstract thinking skills. Our school tutors, of course, do their best to explain these concepts as clearly as possible but it's not always possible because the classes are big and the time is limited.

As a result, lots of students try to catch up by learning biology in their free time after school. There are indeed many books they can read, as well as a variety of useful online resources. However, students don't always succeed in this and the main problem is that they have nobody to answer their questions and help them solve their doubts. This is where tutoring lessons can be a great solution, especially because a lot of great tutors live and work in Tauranga.

Tutors can help students at the school, NCEA or university levels, by finding ways of explaining that will be clear for them. They tailor their lessons to the student's needs and focus on the most urgent matters. A student may struggle with biology because they haven't understood an important concept during previous years. They often don't even know about that and so are unable to tackle the problem. A private tutor would identify the student's difficulty straight away and focus on it. Once the necessary revision has been done, the student will be able to move on and learn new things. Learning with a tutor is more efficient as you won't need to read books for hours randomly but they will guide you towards exactly what you need.

Why learn biology in Tauranga

Tauranga is the fifth-largest city in New Zealand and offers a lot of opportunities for biology specialists. For example, Tauranga Hospital is a public hospital employing over one thousand medical staff. Both doctors and nurses need to have a good knowledge of biology. Tauranga is also home to numerous private companies. It has flourishing agriculture and an important pharmaceutical industry. If you choose biology as your NCEA subject and continue studying it at the university level, it could open a lot of doors for you in Tauranga.

Tauranga also has great educational facilities where to learn biology. One of them is Gate Pa School where year 1-6 students can start learning biology and acquire the basics of the discipline. Mount Maunganui College is a great place to spend your last years of school. The tutors there will help you prepare for your NCEA exams and recommend books to read on each subject. Finally, university-level students can study biology at the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus. The university offers numerous educational programmes, including biology and medicine.

Finally, Tauranga is a city with amazing parks and beaches. Having a walk there can be a great opportunity to observe nature and learn to identify plants and animals. You can have a sit and read a book there or revise for your NCEA exams. And if you have any questions, Tauranga parks can be a great place to set up a tutoring lesson with your private tutor. They will give your examples based on the nature around you and this will make learning biology fun.

Find your perfect biology tutor on Superprof

Now that you know how efficient and fun it can be to learn biology with a private tutor, the only remaining question is how to find a good one. The answer is Superprof. On our website, you can find the profiles of numerous tutors and read about them. We will provide you with such information, as their price rates, experience or the level they teach, so you will have everything you need to make a good choice. What's more, the majority of our teachers offer their first lesson for free, so you can try out their tutoring methods. On Superprof, you will find the perfect tutor for you to catch up with your biology lessons at school or to prepare for the NCEA exams. Once you discover how great it is to learn with Superprof, you can also use the platform to find tutors in other subjects, such as English or Maths.