Emily Baldwin

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I always have a lesson plan based upon the student's curriculum, what they are currently studying at school and what they have already covered with me. However, I am flexible and can cover any topic should the student ask at the start of the lesson.

For me, the most important thing is for the students to use their knowledge as much as possible. There will be a great deal of questions in every lesson, starting simple and getting more challenging. Should the student get stuck, I always encourage them to just do the first few steps or even to just suggest what they think the question is asking. I rarely work through a question for them from start to finish - sometimes I can give the student the first steps and then they are able to complete the next few. When they do give an answer, I always ask them to talk through their working so I can identify where they have gone wrong if they have made a mistake or to check that they have written out their working clearly.

When I am explaining new concepts, I always get the student involved so that they can link what I am teaching to their previous understanding. For example, if I am teaching calculations with algebraic fractions I will first ask the student how they would do calculations with numerical fractions. This can allow me to identify gaps in their understanding which would otherwise prevent them understanding the new topic.

When there is a long term goal, such as achieving a particular grade, I will make sure to use questions or papers that are designed for that level so both myself and the student know if we are on track. I find that when students have a goal to work towards, they are far more motivated and less likely to give up when things get challenging. I aim to be encouraging and never criticise students' mistakes, as this is how they learn best!

I tutor via Physics and Maths Tutor - contact me for a referral code