Year 7 student Arya worked on mastering addition and subtraction of integers as well as practicing squares and square roots through targeted exercises.

In Year 10, Olivia focused on expanding binomial equations such as (a+b)^2 and (a-b)^2, and also learned to recognise and apply the difference of two squares pattern.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Marcus tackled calculations involving the heat released by combustion reactions in fuels, using specific heat capacity formulas and interpreting HNMR spectra to identify hydrogen environments within organic molecules.

A Year 8 student often left homework incomplete, which made it harder to recall prior topics during revision quizzes—"she had not completed the homework I assigned to her last week," a tutor noted.

In Year 10 Chemistry, hesitation and low motivation appeared when tackling complex fuel questions, leading to skipped calculations and second-guessing correct methods.

Meanwhile, a senior Biology student avoided answering confidently unless prompted and struggled to connect new material with previously learned content, sometimes leaving exam-style questions blank if unsure.

The result: progress slowed as each missed step or unanswered question left key gaps unaddressed for the next lesson.

A tutor in Pentland Hills noticed a big change in one Year 10 student, who used to quietly guess when stuck but now actively asks for clarification during sessions—she recently improved her quiz score from 8/14 to 12/17 and completed it more quickly.

Another high school student showed real initiative by coming prepared with her own notes and tackling homework she'd previously left unfinished, even taking the lead in discussions on graphing equations.

In a younger class, a Year 4 student who once hesitated now eagerly volunteers answers during group exercises, especially when working through matching activities.