Why is science tough? Why do people struggle with it in school? These are questions that I hear a lot.
Science is definitely a subject where the old cliché of, “The more effort you put in, the more the rewards are” applies. Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physics, and Physiology further exemplify this adage. It seems that many high school students have trouble putting “more” into academic subject, especially a notoriously dry one that requires excessive memorization (see the previous article for some tips about memorization!), which is usually due to typical teenage distractions such as sports, socializing, and other life activities .
The notion of putting “more” into an information dense course in the science field, whether it be Chemistry or Physics, doesn’t necessarily mean more work. Although it does require some degree of hard work, putting more into those subjects means more organization, better time management, and most importantly, consistent and frequent studying, which may arguably be even more important than studying. The Study Hut tutors, especially those who have degrees in the sciences, understand this. We had to utilize these skills in order to survive the rigorous science classes of college! The coping mechanisms we learned as students of such classes are enthusiastically passed on and instilled into The Study Hut tutees.
Any type of science subject is taught in a sequence with each unit representing a system. Those units build on each other, and a mastery of each unit is essential for continuous understanding of the class. Falling behind is not an option, at least for those students who aim to achieve high grades. This is all very challenging and requires a fair amount of academic discipline. Academic discipline is not a term often synonymous with teenager or high school student. The Study Hut tutors teach study skills to keep up with and master material, thereby reducing frustration and increasing gratification. With help from the Study Hut, your child may develop a burning passion for any type of science, and maybe even entertain a future as a Field Scientist, or just pass the class with flying colors while enjoying every step of the learning process! Contact us at 310-546-2408 (Manhattan Beach) or 310-540-5888.
