The Maths Behind

My advice for getting top marks in your GCSEs?

If you have children or know friends with children, who maybe starting year 10 or 11, you're probably wondering what to expect. What will the workload be like? When should you start your revision? How many hours of cold, hard studying are you going to need to put into your homework?

I have a 10-year-old daughter in the same situation as I've just described above. As a parent if you are feeling what I am feeling then you will be anxious, nervous and full of anxiety for your child.

I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of the feedback I got from past students who picked up their results from this summer's exams.

Here's what a few of them had to say about getting good grades.

It’s important to make clear concise notes as you study. Make all the notes you need as you learn everything. Trust me, you don't want to be running around making notes a couple of days before your exam - Marvin

You need to make good notes in class that you can revise from - Samuel

Be as organised as you can throughout the entire year. Don't throw away your dreams by throwing away your notes; you will need them - Travis

Pay attention in class, do your homework, and keep your work organised - it will make revision easier later on - Tanya

Listen in class, do your coursework because it helps a lot with grades and also don't overwork yourself because it can do a lot more harm than good if you work yourself too much - Tyson

I started revision for my GCSEs in January, and I was able to to retain most of what I had revised. Find out what works best for you and stick with it - Sylvester

I just wanted to share with you some of the truths from former students and friends about studying and taking your exams seriously.
Your life will not come to an abrupt end if you fail your exams or don't get the grades you hoped for. But if you are at school and plan to take your exam why not plan to do the best you can?

If you need help with revision, your technique or you just need to be reminded how good you can be, get in touch.

Patrick Grant

Hello everyone,

I want to thank all those who took the time out to support me and the cause @ the seminar yesterday evening. It was heartwarming to see those that made a conscious decision to attend. For you, the journey has begun.

I created this program for those people who want a change in their lives. Unlike some of the other seminars out there, this platform is not based on theory alone. Yes, the fact I’ve been through and still am going through the struggle, gives me real-life experience trying to do exactly what I spoke about in the seminar (the effort is continuous).

A big shout must go out to Olawale Esan (guest speaker), for warming up the crowd with his inspiring and thought provoking talk and Q&A session. For those that were unable to attend, the next seminar will be the last Saturday of next month. Date and topic will be posted shortly.

Yesterday, I spoke to a number of people, a lady in particular had made a major change in her life this month. She said that, after years on the corporate plantation, she finally decided to set herself free to do what she wanted with her time.

By "being free," she meant that she'd quit her job. Leaving her job was bittersweet. On one hand, she was now able to pursue her dream of owning her own business. On the other hand, there was the uncertainty about what would happen in the future.

Compounded with her concerns for the future was the fact that she'd actually become ADDICTED to her routine: She was used to getting up and (in her words) "going to the plantation everyday," and of course getting that consistent paycheck.

I thought about what my friend told me about how she was feeling and realized that for some of us, we can become comfortable in an unhealthy, counter productive and even dysfunctional situation, which might make us fear trying something different.

I appreciate that for many of us it is not an option to just pick ourselves up and leave our jobs. The sister I spoke with planted the seed of change in her mind, she nurtured that feeling to the point of it actually happening (something I covered in the seminar).

It was only 3mths ago I left my job. There have been times where I have wondered if I have done the right thing: bills piling up, late mortgage payments, and having to deal with the stresses that come with living in a house with your family and not having the comfort of knowing next months cheque is on its way. I remember when I was working, the pay cheque did not always cover the bills that came in and if it did, more often than not it left very little for anything else. Now that I am trying to create my own journey there is very little difference financially, (early days) but I am a lot happier.

Until we meet again, please stay strong, be blessed and be educated.

Patrick

Hi everyone,

I have so much going on in my head lately that I wish to share with you all, My daughter is 11 yrs old, soon to leave primary school and start secondary school. For all the mum’s & dad's attached to my email group, I know we share the same pain. As fathers, we don't look at the situation the same as mothers, (to be honest, they don't see what we see). But I can tell you from a father's standpoint, we are worried. Our little girl is embarking on a journey we have been trying to hold her back from since she came into this world. Hence the reason fathers have different disagreements with their daughters than mothers do.

As fathers, we want to protect our daughters from the things, we as boys went through, and saw happen to other girls on our journey growing up. Unless you are prepared to tell your daughter the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth you and your daughter will continue to disagree. As it stands now, apart from the back chat, thinking they know it all, and chatting slang that you you don't understand. Apart from that, having to deal with wifey who is telling you to lighten up because your being too... Words cannot describe!

I can see that my relationship with my daughter is probably similar to many father daughter relationships that are out there. Rest assured, there will certainly be divides, misunderstandings, and possibly a few ugly drama's that occur in many families, especially if yours is anything like mine. The only advice I can pass onto other fathers in a similar position, keep up regular dialogue and interaction with your daughter.

Take heart father's. If you have been there for your daughters from the get-go, believe in what you have imparted onto your daughter and if possible listen to her mother.

With fingers crossed and God's grace that unpleasant feeling of inner turmoil will never pass but will fade and become easier to deal with.

Mothers, if you get the chance please have a discussion with your partner about this topic. You may be surprised to know how he really feels if you have not already had this conversation.

Nuff love

Patrick

Hello everyone, I really hope you all are doing well.

I would like to thank all those who have supported me and continue to support me. To those who gave me their email address with a view to wanting to know more and to those who are just curious, I thank you all.

My area of expertise is maths but I also believe each of us serve a divine purpose and it is one of my passions to empower others to tap into their greatness. I recently resigned from my role at one of the major airports in London to pursue my desire to mentor students of all abilities and to teach others about self using one of the oldest techniques known to man, maths.....

As you may or may not know many of our educational systems across this country are destroying our children left, right and centre. I hear so many stories from parents who are frustrated with the educational system. Someone recently told me that they had given up on the school system and had decided to home-school their children, something a year ago they would have said was impossible.

I'm not suggesting we all take our children from state school's I'm just highlighting the fact that there is a serious concern for OUR children and collectively we need to do something about it.

Just want you to know that I am offering you all the opportunity to contact me. I will be on-line for the next month if any of you or your children need any help or assistance with their maths, if they are struggling to identify who they are or what they want to become.

I've designed this programme mainly for our black youths (boys), girls included, which I believe is critical for our children who are soon to become our future. It was also designed to offer:

a) A low-cost, high quality alternative to the over-priced, under performing tutoring centers out there.

The first 2 lessons are totally free with no obligation. If you have any concerns about anything outlined above you can contact me via email ([email protected]) and I will respond within 24hrs.

I have no doubt your children will enjoy being a student of the 'Maths Surgery'. I am experienced, skilled, and black, something you will find hard to find at these over-priced tutoring centers.

I hope this message answers some of your concerns and questions. My web/blog goes live very soon, watch this space...

Please feel free to pass on this email to those who feel can benefit from what is being offered.

Until next time, please stay strong, be blessed and be educated...

Patrick Grant