Grade 10 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 10 is a big step toward college. Our program builds proof skills, Algebra II, chemistry and strong writing, with SAT, ACT and end-of-course exam practice woven in, using real contexts from road trips to state parks.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: Geometry proofs, trigonometry, Algebra II.
English: argument, rhetoric, SAT and ACT reading and writing.
Science: chemistry, stoichiometry, genetics, PSAT 10 and end-of-course prep.

Parent Tip:

Spring PSAT 10 and state tests come fast. Plan 20 minutes of practice each evening, review mistakes together and keep a notebook of formulas. We build habits that reduce stress.

Write clear geometric proofs and use similarity and trigonometry

Solve quadratic, polynomial and exponential problems in Algebra II

Write argumentative and analytical essays with strong textual evidence

Read tough passages and answer SAT and ACT style questions accurately

Balance equations and use moles to predict amounts in reactions

Use data to explain gas laws, energy and heredity in lab reports

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Closely: Literary Fiction	Annotate short stories and novel excerpts for plot, character and theme, and cite strong textual evidence in every claim.
02	Author's Craft and Style	Analyze diction, syntax, imagery and tone, and explain how an author's choices shape meaning for the reader.
03	Point of View and Narrative Structure	Compare narrators, flashbacks and shifts in time, and explain how structure builds tension and theme.
04	Reading Informational Texts	Identify central ideas, evidence and reasoning in articles and speeches, and summarize them without personal opinion.
05	Vocabulary in Context for the PSAT 10	Use context clues, word parts and connotation to define unfamiliar words, as tested on the PSAT 10 and SAT.
06	Grammar Review: Sentence Boundaries	Fix run-ons, comma splices and fragments, and join clauses with semicolons, colons and conjunctions.
07	Punctuation and Conventions	Use commas, apostrophes, semicolons and colons correctly, the way the SAT and ACT English sections test them.
08	The Literary Analysis Essay	Plan and draft a thesis-driven essay with a clear claim, body paragraphs built on evidence and a strong conclusion.
09	Speaking: Class Discussion Skills	Lead a small group discussion, build on others' ideas and support a viewpoint with evidence in a calm, clear voice.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Poetry and Drama	Read poems and scenes aloud, then analyze figurative language, form, speaker and dramatic tension.
02	Shakespeare in Close Reading	Work through key scenes from a Shakespeare play, translating Elizabethan language and tracing motifs and themes.
03	Rhetoric and Persuasive Techniques	Identify ethos, pathos and logos in speeches and ads, and evaluate how well an argument is built.
04	Evaluating Arguments and Claims	Separate fact from opinion, spot logical fallacies and judge whether evidence supports a writer's claim.
05	Writing an Argumentative Essay	Take a position on a school or community issue, address counterclaims and support it with credible sources.
06	Research Skills and Citing Sources	Find reliable sources, take notes, avoid plagiarism and cite evidence in MLA style.
07	Paired Passages and Cross-Text Questions	Compare two texts on one topic, as on the SAT, and answer questions about shared ideas and differing views.
08	Sentence Variety and Concision	Revise wordy or repetitive sentences, vary openings and lengths, and keep the writer's voice clear.
09	Presenting Research Aloud	Deliver a short research talk with eye contact, pacing and visuals, then answer audience questions.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading the SAT and PSAT 10 Passages	Practice the Reading and Writing section with short passages, learning to find the best evidence fast.
02	Words in Context and Text Structure	Answer SAT style questions on word choice, the function of a sentence and the overall structure of a passage.
03	Transitions and Rhetorical Synthesis	Pick transitions that fit logic and combine notes into a clear sentence that meets a stated writing goal.
04	Standard English Conventions Drill	Review subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, verb tense and modifiers with timed practice sets.
05	ACT English and Reading Strategies	Build pacing and accuracy for the ACT English and Reading sections, from the four passage types to time limits.
06	Nonfiction Study: Memoir and Essay	Read a memoir or essay collection by an American author and write a reflective response on voice and message.
07	The Personal Narrative	Write a vivid narrative about a real moment, using scene, dialogue and reflection to show growth.
08	Analyzing Multiple Perspectives	Read texts on a debated topic such as school start times and weigh each author's evidence and purpose.
09	Class Debate and Discussion	Prepare for and join a structured debate, listening closely and responding to opposing points respectfully.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading an American Novel	Study a classic or modern American novel, tracking character change, setting, symbols and the big ideas.
02	Synthesis Writing from Multiple Sources	Combine ideas from several texts into one clear, well-organized essay with accurate citations.
03	Timed Writing: Essays Under Pressure	Plan, write and revise a strong essay in 40 minutes, using a repeatable outline and a quick edit checklist.
04	Advanced Vocabulary and Word Roots	Learn Greek and Latin roots and high-value academic words to read tougher texts and write precisely.
05	Style and Tone in Writing	Match tone to audience in emails, applications and reports, and avoid slang, clichés and vague phrasing.
06	Writing for College and Careers	Draft a résumé, a short personal statement and a polite professional email as first steps toward applications.
07	Reading Across Genres: Science and History	Read science articles and historical documents, including U.S. founding texts, and summarize claims and evidence.
08	State Test and End-of-Course Review	Revisit the skills assessed by state ELA tests and end-of-course exams, with practice questions and feedback.
09	Speaking: Interview and Presentation Skills	Practice a mock interview and a short formal presentation, working on clear answers, posture and tone.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Geometry Foundations and Reasoning	Use points, lines, planes and angle relationships, and write clear reasons for each step of a geometric argument.
02	Parallel Lines, Transversals and Proof	Prove angle relationships on parallel lines and write two-column and paragraph proofs for triangle facts.
03	Congruent Triangles	Use SSS, SAS, ASA and AAS to prove triangles congruent, then apply CPCTC to find missing parts.
04	Transformations and Symmetry	Describe and perform translations, reflections and rotations on the coordinate plane, and link them to congruence.
05	Triangle Properties and Special Segments	Work with medians, altitudes, bisectors and the triangle inequality, and find centers like the centroid.
06	Similarity and Dilations	Prove triangles similar with AA, SAS and SSS, and use scale factors to solve problems with maps and models.
07	Coordinate Geometry	Use distance, midpoint and slope to classify shapes and prove properties of polygons on the coordinate plane.
08	Quadrilaterals and Polygons	Prove and use properties of parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi and trapezoids, and find interior angle sums.
09	Area and Perimeter Applications	Find area and perimeter of composite figures, such as a baseball infield or a backyard deck, in square feet.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked problems, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse	Find missing sides, test for right triangles and solve practical problems such as ladder and ramp heights.
02	Special Right Triangles	Use side ratios in 45 degree and 30, 60 degree triangles, and simplify radical answers without a calculator.
03	Right Triangle Trigonometry	Use sine, cosine and tangent to find sides and angles, with the calculator set to degree mode.
04	Angles of Elevation and Depression	Solve real problems with trigonometry, from the height of a flagpole to the angle of a wheelchair ramp.
05	Circles: Arcs, Chords and Angles	Find arc length and measures of central, inscribed and tangent angles, and use chord and tangent theorems.
06	Equations of Circles and Sectors	Write and graph circle equations by completing the square, and find sector area and arc length.
07	Surface Area and Volume	Calculate surface area and volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres, including water tanks and silos.
08	Probability and Counting	Use sample spaces, combinations, permutations and conditional probability with cards, dice and spinners.
09	Geometric Modeling and Design	Apply density, unit rates and cost to design problems, such as fencing a pen or covering a field with sod.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked problems, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Algebra Review and Functions	Review linear equations and function notation, and describe domain, range and key features of graphs.
02	Quadratic Functions and Equations	Solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula, and graph the parabola.
03	Complex Numbers	Add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers, and use i to solve quadratics with no real solutions.
04	Polynomial Operations and Factoring	Add, multiply and divide polynomials, and factor sums and differences of cubes and higher-degree expressions.
05	Polynomial Functions and Zeros	Use the remainder and factor theorems to find zeros, then sketch graphs showing end behavior and multiplicity.
06	Radical and Rational Exponents	Simplify roots, convert between radical and exponent form, and solve radical equations while checking for extraneous solutions.
07	Systems of Equations and Inequalities	Solve linear and nonlinear systems by graphing, substitution and elimination, and model them in word problems.
08	Absolute Value, Piecewise and Inverse Functions	Graph absolute value and piecewise functions, find inverses and compose functions with tables and equations.
09	Transformations of Functions	Shift, stretch and reflect parent graphs, and write an equation from a described change.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked problems, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Exponential Functions and Growth	Model growth and decay such as savings with compound interest or a cooling drink, and compare with linear change.
02	Logarithms and Their Properties	Convert between exponential and log form, use log laws and solve exponential equations.
03	Rational Expressions and Equations	Simplify, multiply and add rational expressions, solve rational equations and find asymptotes and holes.
04	Sequences and Series	Write rules for arithmetic and geometric sequences and find sums, with applications such as loan payments and savings.
05	Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle	Use radians, the unit circle and the graphs of sine and cosine, including amplitude and period.
06	Statistics: Data and the Normal Curve	Use mean, standard deviation and the normal curve, and read data from surveys, samples and experiments.
07	SAT and PSAT 10 Math Strategies	Practice Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Geometry questions with Desmos and timing strategies.
08	ACT Math and End-of-Course Review	Work through ACT style math sets and review Algebra II and Geometry end-of-course exam topics.
09	Math in Real Life: Money and Data	Apply functions to budgets, car loans, and sports statistics, and explain results with clear reasoning.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Safety, Measurement and the Scientific Method	Review lab safety, SI units and significant figures, then design an investigation with variables and controls.
02	Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table	Model protons, neutrons and electrons, and use the periodic table to predict element properties and trends.
03	Electron Configuration and Periodic Trends	Write electron configurations and explain trends in atomic radius, ionization energy and electronegativity.
04	Ionic and Covalent Bonding	Compare how ionic and covalent bonds form, and draw Lewis structures for common compounds such as water and salt.
05	Molecular Shape and Polarity	Predict shapes with VSEPR, decide whether molecules are polar and link polarity to properties like boiling point.
06	Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas	Name ionic and molecular compounds and write formulas, including those with polyatomic ions.
07	Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations	Classify reaction types and balance equations to show conservation of mass, using kitchen and rust examples.
08	Moles and Molar Mass	Convert between grams, moles and particles, and calculate molar mass of compounds.
09	Data Analysis in the Lab	Plot lab data, find patterns and write a claim, evidence and reasoning response in the NGSS style.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Stoichiometry	Use mole ratios in balanced equations to predict amounts of reactants and products, in grams.
02	Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield	Find the limiting reactant, theoretical yield and percent yield for reactions such as baking soda and vinegar.
03	States of Matter and Phase Changes	Explain solids, liquids and gases with particle models and read heating curves for water.
04	Gas Laws	Use Boyle's, Charles's and the combined gas law to explain tire pressure, balloons and weather.
05	Solutions and Concentration	Calculate molarity, explain solubility and compare how saturated and unsaturated solutions behave.
06	Acids, Bases and pH	Use the pH scale, indicators and neutralization to explain antacids, lemon juice and household cleaners.
07	Thermochemistry and Energy Changes	Compare endothermic and exothermic reactions, and use calorimetry to calculate heat in joules.
08	Reaction Rates and Equilibrium	Test how temperature, concentration and catalysts change rates, and describe equilibrium with Le Chatelier's principle.
09	Investigation: Designing a Chemistry Lab	Plan, run and report a small investigation, such as comparing hand warmers, with graphs and error analysis.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity	Compare fission, fusion and decay, use half-life to date samples and discuss uses in medicine and energy.
02	Organic Chemistry Basics	Name simple hydrocarbons, draw functional groups and link structure to the fuels, plastics and foods we use.
03	Biochemistry: Macromolecules	Describe carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, and how enzymes speed up reactions in the body.
04	Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry	Track electron transfer in redox reactions and explain how batteries and corrosion work.
05	Forces and Motion Review	Review Newton's laws, velocity and acceleration, and graph motion for sprinters and cars on a road trip.
06	Energy, Work and Power	Use kinetic and potential energy, work and power to explain roller coasters, bikes and household devices.
07	Waves, Light and Sound	Describe wavelength, frequency and amplitude, and explain reflection, refraction and how sound travels.
08	Electricity and Circuits	Build series and parallel circuits, and use Ohm's law to link voltage, current and resistance.
09	Careers and Courses: Chemistry to Physics	Look at how science connects to nursing, engineering and technology, and choose a path for next year.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Genetics and Heredity	Use Punnett squares, dominant and recessive traits and pedigrees to predict inheritance.
02	DNA, Genes and Protein Synthesis	Describe DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation, and how mutations can change a trait.
03	Evolution and Natural Selection	Explain how variation and selection drive adaptation, using fossil and DNA evidence from real species.
04	Ecosystems and Energy Flow	Trace energy and matter through food webs and cycles, and study populations in a state park or wetland.
05	Earth Systems and Climate	Explain greenhouse gases, ocean currents and weather patterns, and weigh evidence on climate change.
06	Human Impact and Sustainability	Evaluate solutions to water, energy and waste problems, using data from local and national sources.
07	Science Reading for the ACT and SAT	Read charts, experiments and conflicting viewpoints, as in the ACT Science section, with timed practice.
08	State Science Test and End-of-Course Review	Revisit NGSS or state science standards in chemistry, physics and biology, with practice questions.
09	Capstone Investigation	Complete a student-led investigation, from question to poster, and present findings to the tutor.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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Wrap-up (5 min)

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