Maths/physics/computer science at the middle school/high school/university level in Lille or onlineTranslate this text using Google Translate.
Maths/physics/computer science at the middle school/high school/university level in Lille or onlineTranslate this text using Google Translate.
My method is based primarily on adapting to the student: their level, their objectives, their difficulties, and their way of thinking. I can support a student who wants to consolidate their foundations as well as a more advanced student who wants to delve deeper or prepare for scientific studies.
A typical session usually unfolds in four stages:
1. Quickly review the concepts covered, the difficulties encountered, and any questions since the previous session.
2. Identify the problem precisely using a few questions or short exercises. I prefer to target the actual difficulty rather than unnecessarily revisiting an entire chapter.
3. Review the concept clearly and progressively, then solve a first exercise together, explaining the reasoning and the different steps.
4. Gradually move towards autonomy: I then allow the student to explore more independently, while intervening when they get stuck or when an error reveals a misunderstanding.
I place great importance on reasoning. My goal is not for the student to memorize a recipe for a specific type of exercise, but for them to understand the concepts well enough to be able to reuse them in a new situation.
In mathematics and physics, this involves understanding the assumptions, methods, and logic behind the calculations. In computer science, I also emphasize practical application: understanding a problem, breaking it down, constructing a solution, and then analyzing any errors.
The sessions can of course be adapted to the needs of the moment: review of the course, exercises, homework, preparation for a test or exam, further study or work methodology.