Get your child confident in MYP Physical Science.
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What parents should know about IB MYP Physical Science.
IB MYP Physical Science sits within the Middle Years Programme's integrated sciences framework, covering physics and chemistry concepts for students aged 11 to 16. It builds the analytical skills students need for IB Diploma sciences.
IB MYP Physical Science is part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. It covers the physical world through combined physics and chemistry, developing scientific inquiry skills and conceptual understanding across years 1 to 5 of the MYP.
MYP Sciences are assessed on four criteria: Knowing and Understanding, Inquiring and Designing, Processing and Evaluating, and Reflecting on the Impacts of Science. Each criterion is scored out of 8, producing a final grade on the IB 1 to 7 scale.
MYP assessment is ongoing and school-based throughout the programme. Students in MYP Year 5 may also sit the optional eAssessment, which includes an on-screen exam and an interdisciplinary project marked by the IB.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Each session targets the exact MYP Physical Science criteria or topic where your child is losing marks, not a generic class plan.
Real criterion-based technique
Tutors walk through MYP mark schemes and model how to structure responses that score on all four assessment criteria.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a short progress note and a clear view of what was covered and what comes next.
The IB framework that builds real scientific thinkers.
IB MYP Physical Science is part of the Middle Years Programme offered by the International Baccalaureate. It is designed for students aged 11 to 16 and integrates physics and chemistry into a single coherent course taught in IB World Schools globally.
Assessment uses four scored criteria rather than a single end-of-year paper. Schools award grades internally throughout the programme. MYP Year 5 students can also take the optional IB eAssessment, which produces a formal 1 to 7 grade recognised for progression.
Tuitional tutors work directly from the MYP Sciences guide and your child's school's unit planners, so every lesson maps precisely to the topics, command terms, and criteria descriptors being examined at their school.
What a one-to-one MYP Physical Science lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap what's been taught, explain the target concept, apply it to real criterion tasks, then review and plan the next step.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three quick questions to check what the student retained from the previous session and to spot any lingering misconceptions before introducing new content.
Example: The tutor asks the student to define density and explain why objects float, checking for gaps before moving into pressure and buoyancy.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the concept clearly, using annotated diagrams, worked examples, and the precise command terms from the MYP Sciences guide so the student hears exactly what the mark scheme expects.
Example: Teaching Criterion A (Knowing and Understanding) on chemical reactions, the tutor models how to describe the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions using real-world contexts from the MYP unit.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to criterion tasks
The student works through structured MYP-style questions and inquiry tasks while the tutor gives live feedback, pointing to the criterion descriptors to show exactly where marks are earned or lost.
Example: The student completes a Criterion B (Inquiring and Designing) question planning a fair test for investigating the effect of temperature on reaction rate, with the tutor annotating the mark band descriptors in real time.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was achieved, sets a short targeted task to consolidate learning, and logs notes for the parent summary sent after the session.
Example: Homework set to write a Criterion D (Reflecting on the Impacts of Science) paragraph on how nuclear energy affects society, using the sentence starters modelled during the lesson.
After the lesson
Parents receive a brief session note covering the topic taught, the criteria practised, and the homework set. Session recordings and any shared resources are saved to the student's account for review at any time.
Four simple steps.
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Book a trial
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Start learning
Schedule regular sessions around your family's timetable.
The science programme that prepares students for IB Diploma and beyond.
IB MYP Physical Science is set by the International Baccalaureate and forms part of the Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 to 16. It combines physics and chemistry into one coherent course, assessed on four criteria rather than a single final exam.
Students are graded on Knowing and Understanding, Inquiring and Designing, Processing and Evaluating, and Reflecting on the Impacts of Science. Strong performance builds directly into IB Diploma science pathways.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for IB MYP.
Our son was really struggling with the inquiry-based format of MYP Science. His Tuitional tutor broke down every criterion clearly and showed him exactly how to structure his responses. He went from a 4 to a 6 within two terms and actually enjoys the subject now.
Scheduling has been completely painless. We moved from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh mid-year and the sessions continued without a single disruption. The tutor adjusted to our new time zone immediately.
I used to find the Criterion B investigation questions really confusing. My tutor showed me exactly how to plan a fair test step by step. I feel so much more confident going into assessments now.
My daughter's school switched to MYP eAssessment this year and we had no idea what to expect. Her tutor prepared her thoroughly for the on-screen format and her marks improved significantly.
IB MYP Physical Science tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?What does IB MYP Physical Science actually cover?+
IB MYP Physical Science integrates physics and chemistry into one course across MYP Years 1 to 5. Topics include forces, energy, matter, chemical reactions, waves, and electricity. The focus is on scientific inquiry and real-world application, not just content recall.
?How are MYP Physical Science students assessed?+
Assessment uses four criteria: Knowing and Understanding, Inquiring and Designing, Processing and Evaluating, and Reflecting on the Impacts of Science. Schools grade each criterion out of 8 internally throughout the year. MYP Year 5 students may also take the optional IB eAssessment.
?Can a tutor help if my child's school uses its own unit planners?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors work from your child's school's unit planners and the official IB MYP Sciences guide. If you share the planner or the current unit title, the tutor aligns every session to what your child is being assessed on at school.
?We move between countries frequently. Will tutoring still work for us?+
Absolutely. All sessions are live and online, so location changes don't interrupt learning. Tuitional operates across the GCC and beyond, with flexible scheduling and 24/7 platform access, meaning a move between Dubai and Riyadh or Doha won't miss a single session.
?How much does IB MYP tutoring cost at Tuitional?+
Tuitional offers MYP tutoring from AED 50 per hour. Sessions are pay-per-session or available as a package with no lock-in. Visit the tutoring packages page to see the current options and choose what suits your family.
?What happens if the first tutor isn't the right fit?+
Tuitional offers a free re-match if the first tutor pairing doesn't feel right. You don't need to explain at length. The team will review your child's learning profile and suggest an alternative tutor without any additional charge.
Book a trial MYP Physical Science session today.
Tell us your child's MYP year and current unit. We'll match them with a specialist tutor and have a trial session ready to book within one working day.
- Live one-to-one sessions with a specialist IB MYP tutor
- Matched to your child's exact unit and criteria
- Flexible scheduling across all GCC time zones
- Session recordings kept for review at any time