How We Teach STEM
Our approach to teaching STEM
STEM subjects demand more than memorising formulas. Students need secure foundations, time to practise, and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems.
At LMSC, we teach STEM through:
- Clear, step-by-step explanations that connect ideas, not just deliver answers.
- Lots of guided practice with feedback, so methods become secure.
- Real exam-style questions from early on, so nothing in the final papers feels 'new'.
- An emphasis on understanding — why a method works, not only how to apply it.
British A Level & GCSE curriculum
Small, focused classes
Live teaching in every mode
Structured practice and assessment
Four principles that shape every STEM lesson
Clarity first
We break complex ideas into manageable steps, using examples, diagrams and questions to check understanding at each stage.
Practice with purpose
Students practise new skills in a sequence — from straightforward questions to exam-standard and problem-solving tasks.
Feedback you can act on
We give specific, actionable feedback so students know exactly what went wrong and how to improve.
Stretch with support
We offer challenging questions and extension work, but always with support available, so students grow without feeling lost.
British STEM curriculum, carefully sequenced
Our schemes of work follow the British A Level and GCSE specifications, but they are more than checklists of topics. We sequence learning so that each idea prepares the ground for the next, and we revisit key skills throughout the year.
- Long-term plans for each subject (Maths, Further Maths, Sciences, Computing, Economics, Business).
- Clear term-by-term and week-by-week objectives.
- Built-in time for consolidation, revision and exam preparation.
Subjects we teach
- Mathematics & Further Mathematics
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Computer Science & Computing pathways
- Economics & Business
How we teach: in person, online and hybrid
LMSC offers three teaching modes to fit different circumstances. In every mode, teaching is live, interactive and structured around the same high standards.
In-person classes
- Face-to-face teaching in small groups.
- Instant feedback, immediate questions, collaborative problem-solving.
- Ideal for students who prefer a traditional classroom environment.
Online classes
- Live lessons via video link, using whiteboards, screen-sharing and breakout rooms.
- Same structure and rigour as in-person teaching, accessible from anywhere.
- Suits students who need flexibility or live further away.
Hybrid model
- A mix of in-person and online sessions.
- Flexibility to attend some lessons on site and others remotely.
- Useful for students balancing other commitments.
Assessment, feedback and keeping progress on track
Regular, low-stakes assessments help us — and students — see where they are and what needs attention.
- Quick checks and quizzes: Short retrieval tasks in lessons to reinforce memory.
- End-of-topic tests: Formal checks after completing a unit, with detailed feedback.
- Mock exams: Full-length practice papers under exam conditions, marked to exam board standards.
- Progress reports: Regular updates for students and parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.
Helping students become independent learners
Our aim is not just to teach STEM content, but to help students develop the habits and skills to learn independently — essential for university and beyond.
Planning and goal-setting
We encourage students to set short-term targets for each topic and review their progress regularly.
Self-assessment and reflection
Students check their own answers, identify mistakes and understand why errors happened.
Using resources effectively
We show students how to use textbooks, online tools, past papers and mark schemes to study outside lessons.
Building resilience
STEM can be tough. We normalise mistakes as part of learning and help students persist when problems feel difficult.
