01What we can work on together
Connect numbers, symbols and graphs. Explain why a method works and use a simpler case to test an unfamiliar problem. Read the question, identify the unknown and choose a representation. After solving, check units, substitution or the shape of a graph instead of relying only on an answer key.
02Match practice to your course
Check whether the course is Cambridge IGCSE or another board’s international GCSE. Subject options, tiers, permitted calculators and assessment components can differ. Always use the material for your actual examination session.
03Make the lesson fit your school work in Hong Kong
For tutoring in Hong Kong, begin with the qualification rather than the school year alone. Students in the same year may take IB, IGCSE, A-level or HKDSE courses. Bring the current guide and recent feedback so the lesson follows your own pathway. Bring an attempted question so your tutor can see how you reason, then agree what to practise next.