Find chemistry tutors in Christchurch

Chemistry Tutors in Christchurch

Chemistry is one of the main branches of science taught in Christchurch schools which becomes particularly important as you enter NCEA and the general ‘science’ subject is split up into more specific categories. This subject is crucial for many desired occupations, certain tertiary study courses, and to generally improve your ability to think scientifically.

Why Is Chemistry Important?

Chemistry is directly related to so many aspects of life, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. Technological advancements in this area are never-ending so the knowledge to be learned is constantly evolving, meaning there is always an opportunity to enhance your understanding. This subject combines aspects of many other areas as well. Physics and maths are two of these key related subjects, although chemistry also incorporates environmental and biological sciences as it relates to natural processes in the world around us. By taking chemistry, you will gain a greater comprehension of so many aspects of life which will further trigger critical thinking that you can then apply in other subjects and areas you wish to explore. Further to this, chemistry is fun! There are many experiments to conduct that can assist in your understanding of this science ranging from changing the color of liquids to exploding things (safely and under supervision!). Many teachers try to incorporate these to keep students engaged and make learning a more enjoyable process.

Improve your Overall Skills

Every discipline of science is interconnected. This means you can greatly benefit from learning chemistry and see it reflected in other areas and subjects which you study. Not only does it improve your understanding of the physical universe, but can be applied to other aforementioned scientific disciplines. Science learning can be vastly different from arts-based subjects, so wrapping your head around this new way of thinking can prove invaluable. This can be especially beneficial if you are a high school student. All secondary schools around Christchurch offer chemistry and for many people, this is the first education they receive where chemistry is separated from biology and physics. Tertiary institutions often review scores achieved in high school, so good grades in chemistry can mean the difference between being accepted into your dream university course or having to take a summer school paper to be able to continue – an option that takes time and money.

Chemistry in NCEA

NCEA level 1 tends to start with relatively basic concepts to ensure an understanding of atoms, molecules, and ions that make up everything in the world. This can then be applied to more specific instances such as DNA and how it is formed and affected by genetics. While some of these concepts will hopefully be familiar from previous years, it can be difficult to maintain a grasp on each idea as new topics are constantly introduced which could be assisted through online resources and tutoring.

Many resources are available both online and within Christchurch city. Bookstores often offer workbooks specifically catered to NCEA assignments, but also more advanced options for tertiary study or if you are pursuing it out of pure interest. Other online resources provide instructional videos on solving chemical equations or explaining other important topics. Several websites also provide helpful information that you can access from any device as a quick reminder or educational tool. Teachers will often provide resources within the classroom, and you can always ask them for other recommendations if you want more options to practice or if the assigned books aren’t helping as much as you would like. Tutors are also available online to provide a more personalized experience to ensure you are learning in the way most effective for YOU.

Chemistry in Tertiary Study Programmes

Many tertiary courses require prior knowledge in chemistry for acceptance. Health science is one such program and leads on to a plethora of further studies and occupations including physiotherapy, medicine, dentistry, and more. These careers offer considerable pay rates after a degree is obtained and are worth investigating. Furthermore, there is so much to be learned you will always be thinking and never bored. Many available careers give you a chance to apply knowledge of chemistry and even if it isn’t required, having some education in the subject to record on your CV makes you a more attractive applicant for roles. Even if an occupation in chemistry isn’t your goal, simply improving your understanding of it can change the way you think so you have the ability to apply analytical skills to problem solve. The attractive wages don’t make it a bad option though!

Using Superprof to Accelerate your Chemistry Learning 

Superprof is a fantastic website that you can use to find a tutor who can help you to better understand chemistry, regardless of your motivation for doing so. Tutoring is a service that offers assistance beyond generic videos and online practice sheets. While these are useful tools, tutors can help you to work through problems and identify exactly where you are going wrong and cater a helpful description to best suit your personal learning style. If you find that you would like to have meetings more frequently because of a big assignment coming up or if you would prefer to take a break to destress, this is completely up to you! There is no pressure to have constant meetings although weekly catchups of 1 or 2 hours are an ideal starting place and can bring about incredible improvements to your work and understandings.

Many of the tutors available on Superprof are familiar with the schooling curriculum used in Christchurch and can specifically target lessons towards whatever you are focussing on in class. These tutors are also super easy to find. All you have to do is enter ‘chemistry’ as the subject you want to learn alongside ‘Christchurch’ as your current location and you will be able to see all the tutors available to you. A range of different prices are asked for and each tutor has a different background which you can read about before choosing one you like the sound of best. Often the first lesson is even free so what are you waiting for?