Expert NCEA Biology Tutors in Hamilton

Reignite your child’s love for learning again with our Hamilton-based one-on-one Biology tutoring.

 

Expert NCEA Biology Tutors in Hamilton

 

Reignite your child’s love for learning again with our Hamilton-based one-on-one Biology tutoring.

How we help Hamilton students succeed in Biology

Building Solid Foundations

Biology covers many areas, from tiny molecules to how living things interact with their surroundings. Students often feel overwhelmed by all the information. At Inspiration Education, we help Hamilton students get a deep understanding of the subject by focusing on common themes and important ideas. This way, they can become independent learners who can handle complex details without just memorising facts.

Mastering Exam Question Answers

Even if students know a topic well, they might struggle to answer exam questions or write clear responses. Our one-on-one tutoring sessions help students improve these important skills. In our lessons, we show how to break down questions and write complete, well-organised answers. This helps students learn valuable skills, not just repeat information.

Improving Study Techniques

Biology has many new terms and names. Using these words correctly is key for getting good marks on exams, but students might not always know them well. We find gaps in understanding and give students easy-to-remember definitions that connect to the main themes. We offer ways to memorise these definitions, but remind students that memorisation alone isn’t the best way to study. Inspiration Education gives Hamilton students effective study strategies to make the most of their time.

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Of our customers would recommend us to a friend

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Of our students achieve NCEA with a Merit or Excellence endorsement

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How our tutors will help your child

Break complex problems down into manageable chunks making them easier to understand and tackle one step at a time.

Fill gaps in their knowledge from previous years by addressing areas of learning that a student may have missed or not fully understood.

Know how to confidently answer NCEA questions and build their knowledge which can help them achieve academic success and build the confidence needed to continue learning and growing.

Develop a strong intuition for these subjects by cultivating a deeper understanding of Biology.

Complete assignments and practice tests with supervised support on hand so students receive the resources and guidance they need to understand the material.

Understanding the subject’s relevance to the world around them that goes beyond memorizing information or formulas and instead requires a holistic and intuitive understanding of the subject matter. 

List of achievement standards that we tutor for each level

NCEA Level One Biology

AS90925 Biology 1.1

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction | 4 credits | Internal

AS90926 Biology 1.2

Report on a biological issue | 3 credits | Internal.

AS90927 Biology 1.3

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to micro-organisms | 4 credits | External

AS90928 Biology 1.4

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to the life cycle of flowering plants | 4 credits | External

AS90929 Biology 1.5

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to a mammal(s) as a consumer(s) | 3 credits | External

NCEA Level One Biology

AS90925 Biology 1.1

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction | 4 credits | Internal

AS90926 Biology 1.2

Report on a biological issue | 3 credits | Internal.

AS90927 Biology 1.3

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to micro-organisms | 4 credits | External

AS90928 Biology 1.4

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to the life cycle of flowering plants | 4 credits | External

AS90929 Biology 1.5

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to a mammal(s) as a consumer(s) |
3 credits | External

NCEA Level Two Biology

AS91153 2.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision | 4 credits | Internal

AS91154 2.2 Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public | 3 credits | Internal

AS91155 2.3 Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | 3 credits | Internal

AS91156 2.4 Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level | 4 credits | External

AS91157 2.5 Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change | 4 credits | External

AS91158 2.6 Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision | 4 credits | Internal

AS91159 2.7 Demonstrate understanding of gene expression | 4 credits | External

AS91160 2.8 Investigate biological material at the microscopic level | 3 credits | Internal

NCEA Level Three Biology

AS91601 3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | 4 credits | Internal

AS91602 3.2 Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue | 3 credits | Internal

AS91603 3.3 Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment | 5 credits | External

AS91604 3.4 Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment | 3 credits | Internal

AS91605 3.5 Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation |4 credits | External

AS91606 3.6 Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 4 credits | External

AS91607 3.7 Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications | 3 credits | Internal

International Baccalaureate – SL & HL

NCEA Level One Biology

AS90925 Biology 1.1

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction |
4 credits | Internal

AS90926 Biology 1.2

Report on a biological issue | 3 credits | Internal.

AS90927 Biology 1.3

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to micro-organisms | 4 credits | External

AS90928 Biology 1.4

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to the life cycle of flowering plants | 4 credits | External

AS90929 Biology 1.5

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to a mammal(s) as a consumer(s) | 3 credits | External

NCEA Level One Biology

AS90925 Biology 1.1

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction |
4 credits | Internal

AS90926 Biology 1.2

Report on a biological issue |
3 credits | Internal.

AS90927 Biology 1.3

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to micro-organisms | 4 credits | External

AS90928 Biology 1.4

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to the life cycle of flowering plants |
4 credits | External

AS90929 Biology 1.5

Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to a mammal(s) as a consumer(s) | 3 credits | External

NCEA Level Two Biology

AS91153 2.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision | 4 credits | Internal

AS91154 2.2 Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public | 3 credits | Internal

AS91155 2.3 Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | 3 credits | Internal

AS91156 2.4 Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level | 4 credits | External

AS91157 2.5 Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change |
4 credits | External

AS91158 2.6 Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision | 4 credits | Internal

AS91159 2.7 Demonstrate understanding of gene expression | 4 credits | External

AS91160 2.8 Investigate biological material at the microscopic level |
3 credits | Internal

NCEA Level Three Biology

AS91601 3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | 4 credits | Internal

AS91602 3.2 Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue |
3 credits | Internal

AS91603 3.3 Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment | 5 credits | External

AS91604 3.4 Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment |
3 credits | Internal

AS91605 3.5 Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation |4 credits |
External

AS91606 3.6 Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 4 credits | External

AS91607 3.7 Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications | 3 credits | Internal

International Baccalaureate – SL & HL

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Our Hamilton tutors meet at select Hamilton libraries

The location for tutoring is based on tutor availability. Alternate arrangements can be made under special circumstances, however, we find that libraries are the best location for learning

Lessons are 55 minutes long.

Opening Hours

Lessons usually take place between the following times:

Monday – Friday: 3pm – 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pm

However, we are also able to do other lesson times upon request.

University of Waikato

Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216

What our customers are saying about us

“Excellent feedback, communication, people management, a real desire to help the child enrolled.“

– SARAH, Parent, English Tutoring

“Very communicative tutor, keeps me (the mother) informed of my son’s progress and the timetable. My son is very happy with the tutoring and feels a lot more confident with his maths.“

– MICHELLE, Parent, Maths Tutoring

“Jacob has done amazingly with Sam. Makes the tutoring fun and easy to learn. Has been the best thing I could have done for Sam.“

– CHERIE, Parent, Science Tutoring

“From the very first lesson, Luke was ‘inspired to learn’.“

– LISA, Parent, Palmerston North

“My son found his tutor highly compatible and adaptable to his needs. A range of subjects were covered and the progress he made in these sessions made him query why he wasn’t learning at the same speed at school. I highly recommend IE to any parent.“

– SARAH, Parent, Palmerston North

“Inspiration Education has provided a great grounding for our boys and increased their confidence considerably. Nothing beats one on one tutoring!“

– DARRIN, Parent, Wellington

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