This course is for students graduating in 2023, or others who wish to start the year 11 course in term 4 2021.

Avoid the biggest pitfalls of year 11 students by understanding the skills and mindset you’ll need to perform well.

What’s in this workshop?

Many students underestimate senior science by thinking that their inefficient study methods picked up from junior school, such as passively absorbing information during the term and last-minute cramming before exams can be used to understand chemistry. By the time they realise their mistake, they will have already gotten a poor start on Yr11, and most devastatingly, have weak foundations in Module 1 – the most crucial module in Yr11 to understanding Yr12 content.

In this workshop, students will learn about atomic models and electron configuration, which is considered the most chemically complex part of Module 1. No student will find it easy, but we will show them what will be required to reach true mastery.

After the workshop, students can use what they have learnt to make an informed decision on which tutoring centre to study senior science with.

Who’s teaching this?

Anthony Mai is our Chemistry coordinator. His vision is to change the way science is taught, which is currently unclear, boring, and lacks relevance to a student's personal development. The start of a student's learning journey must begin with nurturing the right mindset and study habits, and Anthony is able to do this from the insights he has amassed from years working with gifted students as well as his introspection and study on the nature of learning and science education.

Anthony was a senior tutor who spearheaded the Chemistry Olympiad Training program at James Ruse from 2017-2018 to establish a systemised course to prepare students for the Australian Science Olympiad Exams, as well as promoting a culture of healthy ambition and supportive cooperation amongst the student body. Since 2019 to present day, he is an official staff member and lecturer with the Australian Chemistry Olympiad, being involved with the running of the national selection exams as well as teaching at the summer holiday intensive camps.

Find out more: https://www.atlas-academia.com/teachers