COG Tuition - GCSE & A-Level Mathematics

Want to estimate pi (π) using things around the house? You will need:

· An object with a circular face (a tin can, a glass, a clock, etc.)
· Ruler
· String or tape measure
· Pen
· Paper
· Calculator

1️⃣. Use a ruler to measure the distance from end-to end (through the middle) of the circular face of your chosen object. Make a note. This is the 'diameter'.

2️⃣. Use string or a tape measure along the outside edge of the circular face. If using string, mark the length with a pen and use the ruler to measure the marked string when straightened out. Make a note. This is the 'circumference'.

3️⃣. Divide the circumference of the circular face by the diameter. Your answer should be close to π (3.1415926...)

How does it work?

The formula for calculating the circumference (C) of a circle is C =πD, so by dividing by the diameter (D), this gives C/D = π (≈ 3.1415926...). This works for all circles!

I'm excited to announce that I am opening up bookings for 1-to-1 tuition sessions starting from Tuesday 19th March. Here's a breakdown of how it will work:

· I offer 1-to-1 tuition for Functional Skills, GCSE and A-Level mathematics.

· I have limited availability for sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, during the daytime. Evening sessions will need to be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

· Prices for sessions are £25 for one hour or £40 for a two-hour block.

If you have any questions or would like to book, send a message or email [email protected].

Happy New Year!
COG Tuition will be making a return early this year. Stay tuned! ⚙️

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results today!

Need some support during the exam season with revision or filling the gaps for Maths and Science?

We have slots available for one-to-one on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30pm - please get in touch if you're interested in practical learning and revision techniques!

Welcome to 2022! I hope you all had a restful break at the end of 2021.

Sessions will begin again from January 10th, but bookings are open now if you would like to enquire!

📝 INFORMATION ABOUT EXAMS 📝

With exams due to go ahead in Summer 2022, information about how GCSE students will be supported has been announced.

Below is a screenshot of a summary from tes.com about this. For STEM subjects, sheets of maths formulae will be given which would normally need to be memorised, and for some subjects advance notice of content will be given.

⏰ Extended Opening Hours⏰

Due to the influx of bookings I've been receiving, COG Tuition will now be open for sessions until 7:30pm Monday - Thursday. Please check the new open hours on the page for specifics!