Hey Reader, For students in UVic or Camosun summer courses, midterms are coming up fast. These are a few things that tend to make a real difference in the week or two beforehand. Work through past exams. Most professors post them. Do the questions with your notes closed, mark yourself honestly, then figure out what you got wrong and why. Stop highlighting. It feels productive and isn't. If you can't explain a concept in your own words without looking at your notes, you don't know it yet. Wear...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, PHYS 110 and 111 are among the most failed courses at UVic. A lot of first-year students go in thinking it will be similar to high school physics. It isn't. The course moves fast, the content gets locked week by week, and the tests are entirely multiple-choice. That last part trips up a lot of people because multiple-choice physics requires a different kind of preparation than most students expect. The resources provided in these courses are actually not bad. There are lots of...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, We've had some new tutors join the team this year so I figured it was time for an introduction! I'm super grateful to have found some really solid tutors who I can trust to help our students. Engineering Tutor Co-op Mia Terry I’m currently a second-year engineering student at the University of Victoria. I began my studies in general science before transferring into engineering. Outside of school, I enjoy golfing, skiing, and surfing, as well as baking and painting. Fun fact: I’ve...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Here's something I hear from calculus students a lot: "It makes sense when I watch someone else do it but when I sit down and go to solve problems, I don't know where to start." It can be really frustrating solving a calculus problem from a textbook that only has answers because if you get stuck you have nowhere to go. To solve this, I created the Complete Calculus 1 Problem Set with 108 practice problems with full detailed solutions that show every step of the process not just...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Those who know me know I've been getting into running lately. I ran the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon last weekend! I'm getting ready for another run, except this time its for a good cause. The Wings for Life World Run is a charity run taking place all over the world this weekend! May 10th at 4:00am PDT (yes, you read that correct) It is an early start, but the vibes will be high! 100% of all entry fees and donations go directly to research and help find a cure for spinal cord...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Checkout my top 5 places to find physics resources: High School Physics 100 Physics Problems in 3 Hours Follow along as I solve 100 physics problems in 3 hours. The Best Intro to Physics YouTube Playlist Checkout the Organic Chemistry Tutor's physics playlist with 370+ videos! High School Physics Google Drive Hundreds of solved practice problems! Physics Google Drive Post-Secondary Physics Free Online Physics Textbooks The OpenStax University Physics Textbooks are a great free...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I just added 29 new limit problems to the study guide! Limits by Factoring Limits by Conjugates Limits by Squeeze Theorem (Sandwhich Theorem) Limits and Continuity Derivatives by the Limit Definition (these are hard!!) Sign up below for a free trial! CA$19.00 / month CA$0.00 / month Heywood Academies Study Guide Get access to over 250 practice problems for: Calculus 1 - Limits & Derivatives Calculus 2 - Integrals... Read more Get it now! Thanks, Matt Heywood Heywood Academies...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm hosting a free online calculus 1 midterm review session. When? 🗓️ February 4, 2026 ⏱️ 4:00 - 5:00 pm PST What You'll Learn How to apply calculus to solve engineering problems The essential skills needed to solve limit and derivative midterm problems Tips and strategies to study effectively for calculus How to avoid common mistakes on calculus tests Hosted by Me! Matt Heywood Mechanical Engineering Instructor at Camosun College and Founder of Heywood Academies, a tutoring...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I put together a YouTube video that covers all the most important topics from Calculus 1: Limits Derivatives Applications of Derivatives Integrals Which topic do you want to see next? Calculus 2 Physics Linear Algebra If you want all the PDFs to these problems (and hundreds more), check out our study guide: CA$19.00 / month Heywood Academies Study Guide Get access to over 250 practice problems for: Calculus 1 - Limits & Derivatives Calculus 2 - Integrals... Read more Get it now!...
7 months ago • 1 min read