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Preparation for Mathematics 9709 CAIE examinations.

We will go with each lesson concept solving a variety of problems so that the student is prepared for the CAIE A level. You can also take the class online; I will use my iPad to explain. My students have 90% success rate, so if you want to achieve a good score in the examinations, I'm the one you are looking for.

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I will use my iPad pro for online lessons.

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At teacher's location: Al-Baghdadiyah Al-Gharbiyah, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Arabic

About Me

I'm a class math teacher teaching grade 12 Ig. I teach pure math paper 3 and statistics paper 5. I have a 10 years experience in teaching and tutoring. If you need help preparing for 9709 examinations I am the one you looking for. I have a deep understanding of the subject. I am also acquainted with the new methods of teaching. I focus on building students' conceptual understanding so that they understand the 'why' of math, and what the underlying concepts are about the procedures they are learning.

Education

Lebanese Universe,2010, Pure mathematics with an average of 78 out of 100.
I have also a degree in computer Science, and a python associate certification PCAP. .

Experience / Qualifications

BSc in pure mathematics
10 years experience in teaching and tutoring maths for grades 11 and 12 IG, preparing youngsters for A level Examination.
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