


RAFFAMATICS
TUTORING
Turning Negatives into Positives
SCIENCE
Our Approach
Every element of our science tutoring approach is designed to help students become independent, confident science learners.
We believe science success comes from conceptual understanding, strategic thinking, and classroom alignment—not memorization alone. Our tutors teach students how to think scientifically, analyze information, and apply concepts across coursework and assessments.
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Science can feel overwhelming. We support organization, study strategies, and test preparation while reducing anxiety and building confidence.
Brain Based
Instruction​
Our science instruction is grounded in how the brain learns complex systems and processes. We build understanding step by step, strengthening connections between concepts so learning is meaningful and long-lasting.
Classroom Aligned Support
Our tutoring follows the school’s schedule, reinforcing each science topic as it’s taught in class for faster, lasting progress
Concepts Before Memorization
Students learn why scientific processes work before memorizing formulas or facts. This approach improves retention, accuracy, and confidence across topics.
Skill + Strategy
Together​
We combine content knowledge with problem-solving strategies, data analysis, and scientific reasoning so students know both what to do and how to think critically
Grades We Support
Elementary & Middle School
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General science and earth science concepts
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Life science and physical science foundations
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Scientific vocabulary development
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Reading and interpreting charts, graphs, and diagrams
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Understanding experiments, models, and observations
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Cause-and-effect relationships in science
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Homework, projects, and classroom assessments
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Building curiosity, confidence, and scientific thinking
High School
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Biology (General Biology, Honors Biology)
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Chemistry (General Chemistry, Honors Chemistry)
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Physics (Conceptual Physics, Algebra-Based Physics)
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Environmental Science
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Lab reports, data analysis, and scientific writing
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Unit tests, cumulative exams, and finals
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Applying formulas conceptually and solving multi-step problems
College
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Biology 101 / Introductory Biology
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General Chemistry I & II
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College Physics (Algebra-Based or Calculus-Based)
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Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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Environmental Science and related electives
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Understanding lectures and dense textbook material
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Formal lab reports and scientific data interpretation
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Midterm and final exam preparation for science-heavy courses