Natania Yasuo
Motivational GCSE Math lessons with problem solving
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Natania Yasuo
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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Hello! I am Natania or Nia for short. I have a background in Biochemical Engineering and I am deeply passionate in learning and helping students understand Math concepts. I have over 3 years of teaching experience, especially with the GCSE curriculum and i specialize in concept learning, grade improvement, practice exams and test preparation. When it comes to my teaching technique, I explain each process step by step and always go at the students' pace. Each session's pace will be determined by you and your needs, so there is absolutely no need to worry about needing to stop and retrace our steps. Whether you need help in completing homework or to prepare for a standardized Math test, I'm here to give you a thorough understanding for all your Mathematical inquiries. Outside teaching, I find enjoyment in reading, playing basketball and watching movies.
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I am a dedicated and experience Math teacher with over 3 years of expertise in the field of education. I offer Math tutoring sessions for middle school to high school level students, and non-traditional students or returning adults are always welcome. With a passion for mathematics and a commitment to helping my students succeed, I honed my teaching skills to create engaging and effective online lessons. My adaptability and use of digital tools often prove to be a reliable resource for interactive learning. My tutoring sessions are customised to the needs and learning style of the student. I explain concepts which may be difficult to understand and promote asking questions whenever needed. I conclude each lesson by discussing lesson conclusions and ensuring all concepts are thoroughly understood. We can also go over homework and assignments together for test preparation. Let's understand the world of Maths together!
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The Student and Tutor practiced calculating the volume and surface area of various 3D shapes, including cubes, triangular prisms, cuboids, spheres, cones, and cylinders. They applied the Pythagoras theorem to find missing lengths in triangular bases and worked through real-world problems involving packing and painting. The session concluded with the Student assessing paint requirements based on surface area.
3D Packing Problems
Cylinder Surface Area for Painting Problems
Volumes & Surface Areas of Partial Spheres (Hemispheres & Quarter Spheres)
Total Surface Area of Cuboids
Volume of Triangular Prisms
Pythagoras Theorem for Unknown Shorter Sides
Working Backwards with Cube Dimensions
The Student and Tutor reviewed key concepts in quadratics, including expanding, factorizing, and solving quadratic equations. They also practiced identifying graph features, understanding transformations, and working with both vertex and general forms of quadratic equations. For future sessions, the Student was advised to send any homework questions in advance.
Key Features of Quadratic Graphs (Parabolas)
Algebraic Manipulation of Quadratics: Expanding
Factoring
and Solving
General Transformations of Functions
Turning Point (Vertex) Form of a Parabola
General Form of a Parabola: Properties and Vertex Calculation
The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced calculating volumes and surface areas of various geometric shapes, including prisms, cylinders, cones, pyramids, and spheres. They worked through example problems for each shape and touched upon unit conversions and problem-solving involving finding unknown dimensions.
Volume Formulas: Prisms and Cylinders
Volume Formulas: Pyramids
Cones
and Spheres
Surface Area Calculation Strategies
Unit Conversions in Volume and Mass
Circumference of a Circle
Area of a Circle
Significant Figures
Units of Measurement: Length
Area
and Volume
Radius vs. Diameter
The tutor and student reviewed concepts related to linear equations, including gradients and the point-gradient formula. They then moved on to quadratic functions, covering their graphical representation (parabolas), evaluation, and the calculation of the axis of symmetry and turning points. The session concluded with a plan to continue this topic next week.
Quadratic Functions and Parabolas
Gradient of a Line
Point-Gradient Formula
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Axis of Symmetry and Turning Point
The Tutor and Student worked through a variety of geometry and algebra problems, including calculating surface area and volume of cubes and cuboids, prism volume, and understanding gradients of linear equations. They also practiced problems related to rates, fractions, and algebraic manipulation. The Tutor will send completed past papers to the Student.
Surface Area and Volume of Cubes and Cuboids
Volume of Prisms
Linear Equations: Gradients and Y-Intercepts
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