-------------------------------​This document was written on May 29, 2020------------------------------

Communication is central in how we teach. I recognize that different students would

have different methods in which they prefer to be taught. In my 9 year experience as an
educator, I can say that what elevates a student over the others is progress tracking. All of the
efforts you do are in vain, if you’re not sure that you are really progressing or learning. Let’s get
back to that later.
Our country is home to a very huge telecommunications market. Almost everyone has
access to the internet. Though not everyone can access using laptops or computers,
smartphones have helped a lot in how we learn online. Despite the increased connectivity,
however, most of the local academic groups and review centers still tend to deploy traditional
methods and techniques. I’m not sure how other review centers are handling it but so far MSA
and AHEAD, two of the leading review centers still have to adjust to holding online review
classes. Brain Train is a very competent review center, and they offer online review services as
well. UPCAT Review (Review Masters) always had online review classes. I’m not sure how
Loyola Student Center (LSC) I’m telling you this so you can check out their services as well, and
know which ones have been doing it for a long time. If you want to wait for physical reviews,
then I suggest you look into Brain Train and LSC. The only problem with that is the uncertainty
that that will be allowed.

For me, enrolling for review helps you because:

1. Your learning is structured. The topics are already organized for you, and you
don’t have to stress about missing any topics. Your focus is solely on learning.
2. Materials. Most, if not all review centers provide supplementary materials. You
also have some simulated tests from some review centers.
3. The review will give you tips on how to answer and prepare for the exams. They’ll
teach how to manage time, eliminate choices, choose which items to skip, etc
etc.

Career choices, scholarships, how to study, and how to pick a school are just some of
the things that are left for the student to research and decide on. I believe that these aspects are
equally as important as the content students are reviewing.
What services am I offering?

Basic package:

I will be offering a comprehensive review and enrichment program to help you work on getting
into the course or university you want. The program is as follows:

40 hours math + 20 hours Science (Chemistry + Physics + Biology) + 12 hours of English

These will be divided into ​3 hour online sessions with aptly placed breaks inside. A take home
quiz will be given after each of the sessions, to be submitted the day after a particular session. The
coverage for these subjects can be found at the last pages of this document.

There will be a ​diagnostic exam that will be given before the start of the sessions. An
assessment of the students’ scores will be given back to them. This assessment gives the students an
idea of where they stand with regard to how much they know coming into the review classes. There will
be ​2 simulated exams​. One at the middle of the sessions and one at the end of the review sessions. The
results of these exams will be returned to the student along ​with notes and assessment on the
student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Additional Features

An option to have ​2 one-on-one sessions between me and each student (plus the parents
should they wish to join) is also possible. These sessions are meant for mentoring where we discuss
different topics with regard to the student’s future (e.g., how to better study, how to pick careers, how to
choose between schools, etc). These are advised to be scheduled after the 1st and 2nd simulated exams.

There is an option also to take a ​Mock UPCAT and Mock ACET 2 weeks before the announced
UPCAT and ACET dates. The results of these exams will be returned with comprehensive notes and
assessment of what the student still needs to work on.

All enrolled students will be added to a google classroom where they can access notes and ask
anything.

The notes and exams will be encrypted and have passwords unique to an enrollee.

In summary, the students can enroll in a basic package of 24 sessions of review and 2 sessions
of mock exams, and optionally avail 2 sessions of mentoring and Mock CETs. The students will also be
part of a google classroom where they can see extra notes and ask questions.

How do you know that I am qualified?

I have been an educator since 2011 starting when I was a college freshman. The first few
students I have handled are students from Philippine Science High School Main Campus, where I am an
alumnus. From then, I have worked on handling students from different schools, dealing with different
curriculums and year levels. I suggest you check my CV. A copy of my CV can be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AWrCbdFAzj12XrTcMA_H1jiEqY50isxX/view?usp=sharing
Most of my students are one-on-one students that meet me on a regular basis to maintain their
high marks in school. All of the students I’ve handled and guided for entrance exams passed their
entrance exams. Should your parents wish to talk to any of my clients, I can give you their contact details.
I am not putting their details here to protect their privacy.

You can also attend my free zoom classes to see how I teach. Just this past year, I have handled
15 different students at different year levels coming from different schools with different curriculums. All of
them consistently improve their marks.

How much will the review be?

Enrolling in the 72 hour review + 2 mock exams (w/notes and assessment) is​ 7,500 Php. ​If you
enroll​ ​as a group of 10, you will have a discounted rate of 6,500 Php. The package including 2 mentoring
sessions plus the Mock UPCAT and ACET(with assessment) is ​1500 Php. ​Non review session enrollees
can get access to the notes and mock exams (with assessment) for ​1500 Php.

How is it priced compared to other review centers?

Brain Train’s review is 8450 Php. MSA’s is 16,500 Php. Review Masters is 9000 Php. LSC’s is 7500 Php.

References:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A0IA3i6e2revxMgGdnFZ-HMkSKmwci_7/view
https://www.lsctutorial.com/online-courses/
https://www.upcatreview.com/enroll/

What is the schedule?

Review sessions are on July 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31, August 3, 5, 7, 9,
11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 22. ​Mock Exams ​are going to be on July 25 and August 29. ​Mentoring Sessions
will be scheduled via sign ups and will be done after the first and second mock exams.

What is the format of the session?

All of our classes will be done in Zoom. Some of you may have observed that the private chat
option in Zoom helps shy students. Also the session is generally effective as noise is minimized and the
students are focused. The sessions are going to be very similar to the Trigonometry, Word Problems, and
Intro to Calculus sessions that are going to happen soon. Lectures will be done first and some exercises
will be done shortly after. This is to ensure that students are able to understand and keep up. I will be
instructing in the language most of the enrollees are comfortable with. Nakapagtuturo ako gamit ang
diretsong tagalog, but I can also instruct in English or Tag-Lish. We will be using what works best for all.
What happens when you miss a session?

The Zoom sessions will be recorded and access will only be given to enrolled students. They can
access these anytime they want to.

Will there be a workbook?

Notes will be given at the end of each session. The reason why we’re doing notes per session is
for students to be able to focus on the topics at hand.

UPCAT is in October, how sure are you that you will retain what we study by then?

My colleagues and I are developing a learning platform where you can review topics and take
exams to track progress. It’s like a mix of Khan Academy and Varsity tutors, but more tailored for CET
takers. More importantly, I am gonna make sure that you attain a certain level of proficiency after the
review sessions. I will also make sure that you know how to manage your time and structure your studies.

If you don’t understand the lessons in the review session, will you be able to consult?

You may schedule a tutorial session with me, with pricing cheaper than what I usually give to my
private students. There will be a google form in which enrolled students are entitled to ask as many
questions they like.

Should you be interested in enrolling for this program or have any questions, don’t
hesitate to send an email to: l​ earnwithernest@gmail.com or send a text message to
09661374298​.

Deadline for confirming and Payment is ​June 26, 2020.

Mathematics

I. Fundamental Mathematics
A. Sets
B. Real Numbers
C. Properties of Real Numbers
D. Laws of Exponents
E. PEMDAS
F. Complex numbers
G. Operations on Real and Complex Numbers
H. Ratios and Proportions
I. Algebraic Expressions
II. One Variable Algebraic Expressions
A. Translating sentences to algebraic expressions
B. Operations on Algebraic Expressions
C. Word Problems
D. Linear Equations
E. Linear Inequalities
F. Graphing Equations and Inequalities
G. Introduction to Relations and Functions
III. Linear Functions
A. Graphing in different forms
B. Systems of Equations
C. Matrices
IV. Quadratic Equations
A. Different Forms of the Quadratic Equation
B. Factoring Quadratic Equations
C. Special Problems
D. Word Problems on Quadratic Equations
E. Graphing Quadratic Equations
F. Behavior of the Quadratic Equation
G. Domain and Range of the Quadratic Equation
V. Absolute Value Functions
A. Different Forms of the Absolute Value Function
B. Solving Absolute Value Equations
C. Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
D. Word Problems on Absolute Value equations
E. Graphing Absolute Value Equations
F. Behavior of the Absolute Value Equation
G. Domain and Range of Absolute Value Functions
VI. Polynomial Functions
A. Form and Behavior of Polynomial Functions
B. Factoring Polynomial Functions
C. ​synthetic division, long division,upper limit, lower limit, etc
D. The Binomial Theorem
E. Rational Root Theorem
F. Graphing Polynomial Functions
G. Domain and Range of Polynomial Functions
VII. Rational Algebraic Functions
A. Different Forms of Rational Algebraic Functions
 B. Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
C. Solving Rational Algebraic Inequalities
D. Graphing Rational Algebraic Equations
E. Behavior of Rational Algebraic Equations
F. Domain and Range of Rational Algebraic Functions

VIII. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

A. Different Forms of Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
B. Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
C. Behavior of Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
IX. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A. Different Forms of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
B. Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
C. Graphing Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
D. Behavior of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
E. Domain and Range of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
X. Square root functions, Piecewise functions and other special functions

XI. Operations on Functions

A. Operations on Functions
B. Composition of Functions
C. Domain and Ranges of Composition Functions
XII. Geometry Intro
A. Lines, Angles and Triangles
B. Properties of Polygons
C. Different Parallelograms and Their Properties
D. Angles, Arcs and Chords in a Circle
E. Solids and their Properties
F. Surfaces and their Properties
XIII. Trigonometry
A. The Unit Circle
B. Trigonometric Ratios
C. Trigonometric Identities
D. Problems on Trigonometric Ratios
E. Proving Trigonometric Identities
F. Graphing Trigonometric Functions
G. Word Problems on Triangles (Sine and Cosine Laws, Angles of Depression and Elevation, etc)
H. Intermediate Identities
I. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
XIV. Series and Sequences
A. Arithmetic Sequences
B. Geometric Sequences
C. Partial and Infinite Sums
XV. Statistics and Probability
A. Measures of Central Tendency
B. Variance and Standard Deviation of Samples and Populations
C. Interquartile Range
D. Percentiles and Z scores
E. Normal Distributions and Calculations
F. Basic Theoretical Probability
G. Set Operations
H. Independent, Dependent and Conditional Events
I. Counting Principles
J. Permutations and Combinations
K. Combinatorics and Probability
PHYSICS

MECHANICS

I. Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors

A. Standards and Units
B. Unit Consistency and Conversions
C. Vectors and Vector Addition
D. Components of Vectors
E. Unit Vectors
F. Products of Vectors
1. Scalar Product
2. Vector Product
II. Motion along a Straight Line
A. Displacement, Time and Average Velocity
B. Instantaneous Velocity
C. Average and Instantaneous Acceleration
1. Average Acceleration
2. Instantaneous Acceleration
D. Motion with Constant Acceleration
E. Freely Falling Bodies
F. Motion Graphs
G. Velocity and Position by Integration*
III. Motion in Two or Three Dimensions
A. Position and Velocity Vectors
B. The Acceleration Vector
C. Projectile Motion
D. Motion in a Circle
E. Non-Uniform Circular Motion
F. Relative Velocity
1. Relative Velocity in One Dimension
2. Relative Velocity in two or three dimensions
IV. Newton’s Laws of Motions
A. Force and Interactions
1. Superposition of Forces
B. Newton’s First Law
C. Newton’s Second Law
D. Mass and Weight
E. Newton’s Third Law
F. Free-Body Diagrams
V. Applying Newton’s Laws
A. Particles in Equilibrium
B. Dynamics of Particles
C. Frictional Forces
1. Kinetic and Static Friction
2. Rolling Friction
D. Dynamics of Circular Motion
1. Banked Curves
2. Motion in a Vertical Circle
 VI. Work and Kinetic Energy
A. Work
B. Kinetic Energy and Work-Energy Theorem
C. Work and Energy with Varying Forces
D. Power
VII. Potential Energy and Energy Conservation
A. Gravitational Potential Energy
1. Conservation of Mechanical Energy (Gravitation Forces only)
B. Elastic Potential Energy
C. Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
1. The Law of Conservation of Energy
D. Force and Potential Energy
E. Energy Diagrams
VIII. Momentum, Impulse and Collisions
A. Momentum and Impulse
1. Newton’s Second Law in terms of Momentum
2. The Impulse-Momentum Theorem
3. Momentum and Kinetic Energy Compared
B. Conservation of Momentum
C. Momentum Conservation and Collisions
1. Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
2. Completely Inelastic Collisions
D. Elastic Collisions
1. Elastic Collisions, One body initially at rest
2. Elastics Collisions and Relative Velocity
E. Center of Mass
IX. Rotation of Rigid Bodies
A. Angular Velocity and Acceleration
B. Rotation with Constant Angular Acceleration
C. Relating Linear and Angular Kinematics
D. Energy in Rotational Motion
E. Parallel-Axis Theorem
X. Dynamics of Rotational Motion
A. Torque
B. Torque and Angular Acceleration for a Rigid Body
C. Rigid-Body Rotation About a Moving Axis
1. Combined Translation and Rotation
2. Rolling without Slipping
3. Combined Translation and Rotation: Dynamics
4. Rolling Friction
D. Work and Power in Rotational Motion
E. Angular Momentum
F. Conservation of Angular momentum
XI. Equilibrium and Elasticity
A. Conditions for Equilibrium
B. Center of Gravity
C. Solving Rigid-Body Equilibrium Problems
D. Stress, Strain and Elastic Moduli
E. Elasticity and Plasticity
XII. Gravitation
A. Newton’s Law of Gravitation
1. Gravitation and Spherically Symmetric Bodies
2. Determining the value of G
B. Weight
C. Gravitational Potential Energy
D. The Motion of Satellites
E. Kepler’s Law and the Motion of Planets

XIII. Periodic Motion

A. Describing Oscillation
B. Simple Harmonic Motion
C. Energy in SImple Harmonic Motion
D. Applications of Simple Harmonic Motion
1. Vertical SHM
2. Angular SHM
E. The Simple Pendulum
F. The Physical Pendulum
G. Damped Oscillations
H. Forced Oscillations and Resonance

XIV. Fluid Mechanics

A. Density
B. Pressure in a Fluid
1. Pressure, Depth and Pascal’s Law
2. Absolute Pressure and Gauge Pressure
C. Buoyancy
D. Fluid Flow
1. The Continuity Equation
E. Bernoulli’s Equation
F. Viscosity and Turbulence

WAVES/ACOUSTICS

XV. Mechanical Waves

A. Types of Mechanical Waves
B. Periodic Waves
C. Mathematical Description of a Wave
D. Speed of a Transverse Wave
E. Energy in Wave Motion
F. Wave Interference, Boundary Conditions and Superposition
G. Standing Waves on a String
H. Normal Modes of a String
XVI. Sound and Hearing
A. Sound Waves
B. Speed of Sound Waves
C. Sound Intensity
D. Standing Sound Waves and Normal Modes
 E. Resonance and Sound
F. Interference of Waves
G. Beats
H. THe Doppler Effect

THERMODYNAMICS

XVII. Temperature and Heat

A. The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
B. Temperature Scales
C. The Kelvin Scale
D. Thermal Expansion
E. Quantity of Heat
F. Calorimetry and Phase Changes
G. Mechanisms of Heat Transfer

XVIII. Thermal Properties of Matter

A. Equations of State
1. The Ideal-Gas Equation
2. The van der Waals Equation
3. pv Diagrams
B. Molecular Properties of Matter
1. Molecules and Intermolecular Forces
2. Moles and Avogadro’s number
C. Kinetic-Molecular Model of an Ideal Gas
1. Collisions and Gas Pressure
2. Pressure and Molecular Kinetic Energies
3. Molecular Speeds
D. Heat Capacities
1. Heat Capacities of Gases
2. Heat Capacities of Solids

XIX. The First Law of Thermodynamics

A. Thermodynamic Systems
B. Work Done during Volume Changes
C. Paths between Thermodynamic States
D. Internal Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
E. Kinds of Thermodynamic Processes
F. Internal Energy of an Ideal Gas
G. Heat Capacities of an Ideal Gas
H. Adiabatic Processes for an Ideal Gas

XX. The Second Law of Thermodynamics

A. Directions of Thermodynamic Processes
B. Heat Engines
C. Energy-Flow Diagrams and Efficiency
D. Internal-Combustion Engines
E. Refrigerators
F. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
 G. The Carnot Cycle
H. Entropy

ELECTROMAGNETISM

XXI. Electric Charge and Electric Field

XXII. Gauss’ Law
XXIII. Electric Potential
XXIV. Capacitance and Dielectrics
XXV. Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force
XXVI. Direct-Current Circuits
XXVII. Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
XXVIII. Sources of Magnetic Field
XXIX. Electromagnetic Induction
XXX. Inductance
XXXI. Alternating Current
XXXII. Electromagnetic Waves

OPTICS

XXXIII. The Nature and Propagation of Light

XXXIV. Geometric Optics and Optical Instruments
XXXV. Interference
XXXVI. Diffraction
CHEMISTRY

I. Introduction to Chemistry
A. Matter
B. Atomic Structure
C. Electronic Structure of Atoms
1. The Electron Orbital
2. Electron Configuration
II. Periodic Table of Elements
A. The Periodic Table
1. Division of the Periodic Table
2. Valence Electrons and Oxidation Numbers
B. Periodic Trends
1. Atomic Size
2. Electronegativity
3. Electron Affinity
4. Ionization Energy
5. Acidity/Basicity of Oxides
III. Chemical Bonding
A. Types of Chemical Bonds
1. Ionic Bonds
2. Covalent Bonds
3. Coordinate Covalent
4. Metallic Bond
5. Polarity of Bonds
B. Chemical Structures
1. Octet Rule
2. Lewis Structures
3. Formal Charges
4. Polyatomic Ions
C. Resonance Theory
D. Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory
E. Molecular Geometry
F. Valence Bond Theory
1. Pi and Sigma Bonds
2. Hybridization
G. Molecular Orbital Theory
1. Molecular Orbitals
2. Bonding and Antibonding
3. Bonding Order
4. Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism

IV. Chemical Nomenclature

A. Chemical Nomenclature
B. Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds
 C. Writing Chemical Formulas
D. Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
1. Law of Conservation of Mass
2. Oxidation Numbers

V. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry

A. Types of Chemical Reactions
1. Combination
2. Decomposition
3. Single and Double Displacement
4. Substitution
B. Mole Concept
C. Stoichiometry
D. Introduction to Reduction-Oxidation Reactions
1. Oxidation Numbers
2. Balancing Redox Numbers
3. Ion-Electron Method
VI. Nuclear Reactions
A. Introduction to Nuclear Reactions
1. Atomic Number
2. Mass Number
3. Isotopes
4. Isobars
5. Allotropes
B. Types of Nuclear Reactions
C. Half-life

VII. Gases, Liquids and Solids

A. KineticMolecularTheory
B. PressureofGases
C. Gas Laws
1. Boyle’s Law
2. Charles’ Law
3. Avogadro’s Law
4. Combined Gas Law
5. Ideal Gas Equation
6. Partial Pressures
7. Law of Diffusion
D. Stoichiometry involving Gases
E. Liquids
F. Solids
IX. Solutions
A. Solute, Solvent and Solutions
B. Types of Solutions
C. Factors affecting Solubility
D. Solution Stoichiometry

X. Colligative Properties

A. Factors Affecting Colligative Properties

B. IMF ,Boiling Point, Freezing Point, Osmotic Pressure, and Vapor Pressure Lowering

XI. Thermochemistry
A. Introduction to Thermochemistry
1. Open, Closed, and Isolated Systems
2. Work, Heat, Enthalpy, Entropy
B. First Law of Thermodynamics
C. Calorimetry
1. Change in Enthalpy
2. Heat of Reaction
3. Molar Heat Capacity
D. Hess’ Law
1. Stoichiometry in Thermochemical Equations
2. Standard Enthalpies of Formation
E. Energy Diagrams
1. Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
F. Second Law of Thermodynamics

XII. Rate Law and Chemical Equilibrium

A. Rate Law Order
1. Calculating Rate Law Order
B. Rate Law Mechanism
C. Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium
D. Equilibrium Constants
E. Combination of Equilibrium Constants
F. Application of Equilibrium Constants

XIII.Acids and Bases

A. Properties of Acids and Bases
B. Definition of Acids and Bases
 1. Arrhenius Theory
2. Bronsted-Lowry Theory
3. Relative Acid-Base Strength
4. Amphoterism
5. Protolysis
6. Lewis Theory
C. Acid-Base of SaltSolutions
D. Relative Acid-Base Strengths of the Hydroxides of the 3rd Row Elements
E. Reactivity of Hydrides
F. Periodicity of Properties of Some Hydroxy Compounds
G. Relationship of Structure to Acidity and Basicity
H. Strong Acids and Bases
I. K​c, pH and pOH
J. K​c and K​p calculations
1. Neutralization and its Calculation
XIV. Electrochemistry
A. Writing Ionic Equations
B. Balancing Redox Reactions
C. Electrochemical Cells
1. Standard Reduction Potential
2. Half Reaction Cell EMF
3. Standard and Nonstandard Conditions
4. Spontaneity of Redox Reactions
5. Free Energy and Chemical Equilibrium
D. Corrosion
E. Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cells

XV. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

A. Review of Hybridization/IMFA
B. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
C. Alkenes/Alkynes
D. AlkylHalides
E. Alcohols
F. Carbonyl Compounds
G. Amines
H. Aromatics(Benzene)