From 3 to 7: How Liliya Transformed Her Chemistry and Maths Performance

The Challenge

When Liliya joined Mentor Match, her biggest challenge was a lack of basic conceptual understanding. Without a strong foundation, she found it difficult to tackle tricky and application-based questions.

Another challenge was exam technique. Liliya sometimes knew the answer but missed marks because she did not include the specific keywords expected in her exam responses. This made it difficult for her to translate her understanding into marks.

The Approach

Building conceptual clarity. The first priority was strengthening Liliya’s understanding of the basic concepts. Once the fundamentals became clear, she was able to approach more challenging questions with greater confidence.

Creating a space for questions. Liliya was encouraged to ask even the most basic questions without hesitation. Creating a comfortable environment helped her identify and address gaps that she might otherwise have avoided discussing.

Developing exam technique. Special attention was given to the keywords Liliya needed to include in her answers. This helped her turn her conceptual understanding into marks during examinations.

Past-paper practice. Regular practice with past papers helped Liliya become familiar with different question types and understand how concepts were tested.

Regular testing and feedback. Homework and personally graded tests gave her opportunities to practise, identify mistakes, and improve before examinations.

The Result

Liliya made a remarkable improvement in Chemistry, climbing from 3/7 to 7/7. She also achieved a 7/7 in Mathematics.

Her journey demonstrates how strengthening fundamentals, improving exam technique, and maintaining consistent practice can transform academic performance.

What Made the Difference

• Strong conceptual foundations helped Liliya tackle more challenging questions.
• Confidence to ask questions allowed her to address gaps without hesitation.
• Exam-focused practice helped her understand how to communicate answers effectively.
• Regular homework and testing reinforced her learning.
• Consistency and seriousness played a major role in her progress.

“Liliya is very intelligent and a quick absorber. She’s a fast learner and she’s serious. She was doing her homework every time and asking me doubts in the sessions. I saw the seriousness in her.” — Lovely Jain, Liliya’s Tutor

Looking Ahead

Liliya’s improvement from 3 to 7 in Chemistry, alongside achieving a 7 in Mathematics, reflects both her academic ability and her commitment to improving. With her strong learning pace, consistent effort, and willingness to ask questions, she is well positioned to continue building on this progress.