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Physics, chemistry and biology: ask for the diagram

Science topics that need a picture, and how to make sure the tutor draws it.

Most science misunderstandings are visual: which way a force points, where electrons go, what a cell looks like at each stage. The tutor draws diagrams as part of its explanation, and you can steer it towards them.

Prompts that produce diagrams

  • "Teach Newton's laws using force diagrams."
  • "Explain photosynthesis with a diagram of the chloroplast."
  • "Show how a simple electric circuit works, then add a second resistor in parallel."
  • "Compare mitosis and meiosis side by side."

Use the custom outline

On the New lesson page, switch to Custom outline and list what must be covered: definitions, the diagram, one worked calculation, one common misconception. The tutor plans the class around your list and fits it to the class time you chose.

Check yourself

Take a photo of your own labelled diagram or calculation and attach it with "check this". The tutor marks it and explains what to change.

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