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How to Study Biology 11 and 12 in BC: A Victoria Biology Tutor’s Guide

Infographic with five tips for studying Biology 11 and 12 in BC, from Heywood Academies, with a "Book a free consult" button.

If you are taking Biology in BC, here is the first thing worth knowing: the courses most students still call “Biology 11” and “Biology 12” are officially Life Sciences 11 and Anatomy and Physiology 12 under the redesigned provincial curriculum. The names changed, and so did the focus. The new curriculum rewards conceptual understanding and […]

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Why Most Students Fail High School Chemistry in BC (And How to Fix It)

Periodic Table for Chemistry

Chemistry is one of those courses where students can feel completely fine for the first few weeks and then suddenly hit a wall. The early material isn’t too bad. Then stoichiometry shows up, or equilibrium, and things fall apart fast. It happens to a lot of students in BC. Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12 both

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How to Pass PHYS 110 and 111 at UVic: A Practical Study Guide

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Physics 110 and 111 are among the most failed courses at the University of Victoria. If you’re enrolled in either one, you’ve probably already heard that from other students. These are difficult courses, and a lot of first-year students underestimate them until it’s too late. At Heywood Academies, PHYS 110 and 111 are our most

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