Exam focused guidance
Video tutorials guiding students to develop the mathematical skills they'll need in exams
Relevant and engaging
Linked to exam question examples, real life examples, stick insects (and other such things, as much as possible!)
Exam Success
By the end of the course (November 2027) the videos will have covered all the required mathematical skills for Biology as detailed in Appendix 4 of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology (9-1) specification (issue 3).
Maths Skills How does it work?
Each week another video is added to the library to support the learning journey through the course content. The collection grows week by week to form a searchable library of over 80 videos when the course completes (Oct 2027). Wherever possible, the videos added are relevant to the topic taught in that week's tuition session, and may also be linked to the examples given in the Exam Skills video for that week, so that they enhance and enrich student's understanding. By the end of the course (November 2027) the videos will have covered all the required mathematical skills for Biology as detailed in Appendix 4 of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology (9-1) specification (issue 3). Most videos give worked examples through exam questions so that students can see how they can use the skills to gain marks in the exams. Key terms and the skills that gain exam marks are listed at the side of each video. The chapters and lessons will grow week by week to form a searchable library. Search the library by the key terms given in the title, so that you can find videos to support your current learning, whenever and wherever you're up to. Watch in your own time, speed up, slow down, pause and reflect. All videos include closed captions. The length of video is variable depending on topic. Some are just a few minutes, others may be 20 minutes or so.
Your tutor
Hi, I’m Amanda. I’ve been teaching IGCSE Biology to home-educated students since 2017 and teaching Biology since I qualified as a Science teacher in 2010. I have a BSc in Zoology, an MSc in Applied Entomology and have worked in biological research as an earthworm ecotoxicologist and equine welfare researcher all over the world. My menagerie of weird and wonderful animals helps me bring my teaching to life, and I love to teach Biology with real things and interactive demonstrations.
Testimonials
What do people say about learning with Amanda?
Amanda's sessions are really inspiring and interesting as she loves her subject, is very knowledgeable to a high level and so obviously enjoys teaching. My daughter went on to get top marks in her IGCSE Biology.
Home educating parent
You just 'get' home-ed, you accept it and don't judge, and that's quite rare for a provider who doesn't home-ed themselves. Your passion for making sure ALL the children can access learning shines through.
Home educating parent
Amanda has a real skill in explaining and demonstrating complex science to age appropriate levels, her classes are a highlight of my children's learning
Home-educating parent
Amanda's Sparking STEM online sessions had such a huge impact for both of us!...he suddenly began to look forward to his Science sessions, he was keen to join in and Amanda's welcoming and understanding nature showed him that not all teachers were to be feared.
Home-educating parent