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James P.

Science and Math can be your best subjects

Cypress, TX (77429)

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I have worked as a research scientist and executive in Biotechnology for thirty years and put four children through college in the United States. I know how to explain apparently complex issues to people at many levels of sophistication without distorting the truth and being friendly, approachable and flexible. My experiences with WyzAnt students have all been very positive and I really love it when I hear "Oh, now I get it!," which I hear a lot. The essence of these subjects is that they have to make sense and require understanding, not rote memorization. Becoming proficient in math and science requires directed practice and problem solving on the part of students and should be actively enjoyed by both the student and the tutor. There is nothing in science and math which cannot be explained to an open mind and these subjects are actually aimed at making the enormous complexities of our world comprehensible. Math and science are therefore very accessible to anyone who wishes to come to grips with them. Honest.

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Algebra 1

Algebra frustrates many people because they don't get the point -"dealing with real numbers is hard enough, why make it more difficult with letters?". The point is, of course, that the letters let you know where you stand in any given situation much more easily than the numbers alone can, just ask a banker, bookie, engineer or doctor....

Algebra 2

The simple process of keeping both sides of an apparently complex equation equal to each other leads to many applications of algebra which describe real world processes and make it possible to land probes on mars or build the Eiffel tower. Algebra 2 is really a series of explorations of the concepts developed in algebra 1. It remains essentially the same thing - do anything you like to both sides of an equation and as long as you do it accurately, the equation remains true. Never a problem, so... Read More

Biology

Biology has changed from being a largely descriptive process to a predictive and quantitative science in the sixty years since the structure of DNA was shown to explain the underlying nature of heredity. Of all the fundamental sciences, this is the one which has changed most significantly over that time period. Understanding biology at the molecular level is demanding but but holds tremendous promise for the future and the subject is a joy to study. It is, however, no refuge from mathematics or... Read More

Chemistry

Chemistry is a mature science with a firm theoretical and practical basis which nonetheless continues to present novel and intriguing research areas like hydrogen cells for the future. To enjoy it, students must employ significant spatial imagination and reasoning allied to accurate calculation and deduction. Chemistry has a small number of unifying themes which, once understood, form a coherent basis for deductive and inductive reasoning. It is a beautiful subject once you get past the sticker-shock... Read More

Geometry

Logical, simple and clear, geometry is an exploration of the world using fundamental principles in imaginative ways. It is a very accessible branch of mathematics for anyone who can avoid being put off by the terminology and can learn to use a compass and straight edge. Elementary geometry is just plain common-sense applied to straight lines and circles and is fundamental to our understanding of the world and universe around us. More useful and more fun than video-games and a whole lot cheaper!

Prealgebra

The topics covered in Prealgebra consolidate the fundamental concepts and mechanics of arithmetic and can give rise to many practical and interesting examples. These concepts should be second nature by the time students tackle Algebra and if they are not properly developed, further math will become an increasingly difficult grind, learned by memory rather than comprehension. Fortunately, structured practice is all that is needed for most people to master the material and it is well presented in... Read More

Precalculus

Just as Arithmetic provides the tool kit for the development of Algebra, Precalculus topics prepare students for calculus by providing a comprehensive numerical skill set which allows math to describe dynamic processes concisely and effectively. Each of the component processes (algebra, trigonometry and geometry) is inherently useful and descriptive, therefore interesting and rewarding to study. Precalculus develops the ability to "mix and match" the thought processes of the three core disciplines... Read More

Trigonometry

If you get geometry and understand algebra, trigonometry is a breeze. It's amazing what you can get up to with one little theorem (Pythagoras) - ask navigators, engineers, surveyors and mystics - they all love this stuff and so can you. Exploiting simple principles with many applications, trigonometry is great value for intellectual investment!

SAT Math

SAT math exams feature relatively easy questions on a wide range of topics under stress and time pressure. Preparation for these should involve becoming totally confident with the basic mathematical concepts which are being examined - this is achieved by practice and study of the concepts (e.g. area and volume calculations) rather than endless practice of the tests themselves. The test papers are actually very useful indicators of areas needing attention during preparation. "Train hard, fight... Read More

ASVAB

ASVAB math is appropriately concerned with fundamentals - solving equations, time and distance, rate to completion of tasks, etc., with a little bit of exponents thrown in for differentiation purposes. If you get the basics, the tests will pose no problem. If you think you get the basics and have not really mastered them, the test will find that out real quick. I can help with understanding the fundamentals in a way which is totally obvious to you and showing you how to practice so that the test... Read More

PSAT

Whether you're interested in feedback or National Merit Scholarship qualification, PSAT is an examination of your all-round numeracy and literacy. Preparing for it means working on the appropriate areas of your all-round skills, learning to identify the pit-falls of ambiguity in the language section if you're not a fan of classical grammar and fixing any weaknesses in your basic arithmetic and algebra skills should these exist. It ought to be fun, not trauma and you'll do better if it is.

Genetics

I have a PhD and BSc in Genetics from Trinity College Dublin. I have published patents and scientific papers and have worked as a molecular biologist in the Biotechnology industry for more than twenty years. I really know and understand genetics and I know how to explain it.

TAKS

I am currently certified to tutor algebra1, algebra2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus and SAT Math. Much of my tuition time is spent on various mathematical topics with grade 10 and 11 students. TAKS is about understanding the basics of of a subject and being able to apply them effectively under some time pressure and stress. I can build students' basic skills and examination readiness simultaneously using sample questions to identify issues and tackling any underlying "gaps" or misconceptions... Read More

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