Year 10 student Alex worked through time series analysis and arithmetic sequences, using real data sets to build understanding.

For Year 11, Taylor reviewed compound interest calculations—both by hand and with Excel—and explored how home loans work in practical contexts.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Josh tackled the photoelectric effect in Physics, focusing on applying formulas accurately and interpreting challenging exam-style questions.

In Year 8 algebra, one student often hesitated to write out each equation step—"she wanted it to look neat and perfect," a tutor noted—which led to confusion when negative numbers were involved.

In Year 10 chemistry, a student missed lessons due to illness and struggled with more complex reaction ratios, especially recalling the Haber process steps from memory.

A senior maths student relied heavily on notes rather than memorising key formulas, which slowed down problem-solving in test conditions.

After setbacks, motivation sometimes dipped, especially when exam wording was confusing or unfamiliar. This left students second-guessing themselves during assessments.

A North Maclean tutor recently noticed a Year 10 student who, after weeks of relying on hints, completed a review quiz with full marks—only requesting help once and checking his own work using a new method.

In another session, a high schooler began consistently referring to notes and textbooks for problem-solving instead of guessing, even neatly crossing out errors rather than scribbling over them.

Meanwhile, an upper primary student contributed her own assumptions during a scatterplot assignment for the first time, moving beyond just following steps and showing more ownership in class discussions.