PassMaths Ben

17/09/2026

CONTROVERSIAL. (+ keep an eye out for some exciting news for the waiting list for 2027!!)

BUT we live in a world obsessed with adding things.

With my students, sometimes we need to take things away.

Take the pressure off.

Put an arm around them.

Breakdown.

Less social media when revising, less stimulation.

Less expectation.

Funny how when this happens I find a difference, usually positive.

Happy Thursday all.

30/08/2026

HELLO YEAR 10s and 11s!!!

Past Paper Practice.

No cameras needed. Just bring pen & paper and a cup of tea/drink! ☕️

NO ONE will be put on the spot, it is designed to make students feel comfortable and practice past papers with a guide.

We’ll work through past paper questions, focusing particularly on the types of questions students often find challenging.

Topics covered:

📐 Pythagoras’ Theorem
📊 Trigonometry
✏️ Algebra

Whatsapp: 07921948838 to book please.

28/08/2026

How to revise and make progress?

Little Friday present to everyone.

https://www.cgmaths.co.uk/aqa-gcse-maths-higher

AND

https://www.cgmaths.co.uk/aqa-gcse-maths-foundation

THIS RESOURCE HAS A 'SOLUTIONS' PDF.

This can help, sometimes it will need explanation but it's better than just the paper and a mark scheme in my opinion.

26/08/2026

2 reasons you should become a Maths tutor.

1. One of your students recommends a better alternative to Spotify. (£4 a month cheaper too)

2. One is helping me find a PS5 for cheaper than Amazon.

Happy Ben

25/08/2026

We needed to average 53 marks out of 80 to get a pass in the AQA paper. (66%)

Can we use Past Papers to climb up towards the golden 55 marks. (aim for 55 is always healthy)

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/gcse-maths/aqa-paper-1/

^^^ USE THIS - IT HAS MODEL ANSWERS!!! ^^^

Past exam papers, mark schemes and model solutions for AQA Maths GCSE (8300) Paper 1

25/08/2026

10 weeks to till the November resit window.

I would definitely start using past papers now - start with Q1-5.

Master the first 12 questions and you're halfway to a pass.

You can afford to drop marks on the Grade 4/5.

Strategy and making it like a game can really help.

Good luck to everyone resitting. Go get it!!!

Whatsapp: 07921 948838

22/08/2026

Now the dust has settled.

Those that didn’t quite get what they needed, it’s time to maybe think of a plan.

If they need their Maths GCSE or you feel it’s something you want them to have in the pocket.

November resit window is coming up - or 2027 summer.

Happy to chat through options/my opinions with where they’re at.

Past paper practice the key to getting a pass.

Always has been, always will be.

Don’t overcomplicate it.

Ben x

WhatsApp: 07921948838

09/08/2026

Parents of Maths haters.

The first battle is getting them to believe they can do it and getting them to buy into it.

They often hate it because they believe they can't do it. It's painful for them.

It's half the battle.

I have students I help twice a month, because weekly sessions would put them off Maths even more.

They're mostly in Year 7 and Year 8. (plenty of time to go before the GCSE)

PS: Last week one of my students bought a new calculator with his own money. (First lesson - 'I can't do it and it's so boring'. )

06/08/2026

It's always a post I don't really like writing...

20th August is GCSE Results Day.

Some young people will be really happy. Some won't.

In my view, the system is f@cking stupid, backwards and can do so much damage.

Around 1 in 3 collecting their Maths GCSE will have to resit.

If that's the case, try not to panic, most colleges will not change their course.

Personally, I think there are two sensible options:

Close to a Grade 4? - If possible, resit in November rather than waiting until May.

Grade 1 or 2? - With fewer subjects and exams, and more time, waiting until the summer can often be the better option.

Last year, four of my students didn't pass in August. That was okay. They all made good progress, three passed in November, and we're waiting on the last.

It's okay, sometimes in life we have to wait to achieve things.

A result on one day doesn't tell the whole story. Sometimes a bit more time, confidence and support is the magic.

Ben

28/07/2026

September will come and many parents will be looking for Maths help outside of school.

Never telling anyone what to do but....this video might help you think about how to approach it.

You have university students offering AMAZING support, and it's £20 an hour vs £45 an hour...

How does your child feel with the teacher and do they want to go every week/other week?

Ask for a trial is my advice - don't commit until you can see it working.