Megan Collett - The GCSE Math Tutor

Megan Collett - The GCSE Math Tutor I help students achieve their potential in their GCSE maths exam so that they can secure elite A-Level and STEM pathways

24/07/2026

"We'll just wait and see how they do in the mocks..."

It's something I hear from parents every year.

And I completely understand why.

But here's the reality...

By the time November mock results arrive, your child has already completed the first term of Year 11.

If they're still struggling with key topics from Year 10, those gaps don't disappear—they usually get bigger as new content is added.

That's why I always encourage parents to be proactive rather than reactive.

The students who make the biggest improvements are rarely the ones who suddenly start working harder after their mocks.

They're the ones who identify the problem early and put a plan in place before it affects their confidence.

If your child is starting Year 11 this September and maths is already a concern, now is the best time to act.

📩 Send me a message if you'd like to chat about the best way to support them.

🚀 Give your child a head start before Year 11 begins.The summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to refresh the key ...
23/07/2026

🚀 Give your child a head start before Year 11 begins.

The summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to refresh the key maths skills they'll need before stepping into one of the most important years of school.

Over 3 days, we'll revisit the topics that students often struggle with, strengthen their foundations and build the confidence they need to start Year 11 feeling prepared—not overwhelmed.

📅 10th–12th August

🕘 9am–12pm

🎯 Designed for students currently working at Grades 4–6 and starting Year 11 in September

We'll cover topics including:

✔️ Algebra
✔️ Fractions, decimals & percentages
✔️ Equations
✔️ Ratio
✔️ Graphs
✔️ Problem solving
✔️ Exam-style questions

Places are limited to keep group sizes small, so every student gets plenty of individual support.

📩 Send me a message with the word "SUMMER" to find out more or reserve a place.

Does your child need a final revision boost for their EDEXCEL GCSE Maths? Many students lose marks in Paper 2 and 3 — no...
04/05/2026

Does your child need a final revision boost for their EDEXCEL GCSE Maths?

Many students lose marks in Paper 2 and 3 — not because they don’t understand the Maths…

But because they struggle to:

❌ Apply methods to unfamiliar questions

❌ Handle multi-step problems

❌ Use the calculator effectively under pressure

These papers require more than just knowledge — they require exam technique.

That’s exactly what this revision day focuses on.

We’ll cover some of the most challenging topics, including:

✔ Non-right angled trigonometry

✔ Simultaneous equations

✔ Algebra in context

✔ Algebraic probability

✔ Functions & iteration

And more importantly, how to apply them in exam conditions.

This is designed to give students a clear, structured boost just before their exams.

📩 Message MATHS to secure a place on the 25th May revision day.

Worried your child is running out of time before their GCSE Maths exam?I hear this from parents every year.Your child is...
02/04/2026

Worried your child is running out of time before their GCSE Maths exam?

I hear this from parents every year.

Your child is working hard…
They’re revising more…
But the grades still aren’t where they need to be.

And with exams getting closer, it starts to feel stressful.

But here’s the key thing to understand:

It’s not about doing more revision.

It’s about doing the right kind of revision.

Right now, your child might be:
❌ Revising without a clear plan
❌ Repeating topics they already feel comfortable with
❌ Losing marks on exam technique, not knowledge

That’s where most students get stuck.

What actually moves grades is a clear, structured approach:

✅ Identifying exactly where marks are being lost
✅ Strengthening core understanding
✅ Learning how to apply methods to unfamiliar questions
✅ Practising exam technique under timed conditions
✅ Getting feedback and refining mistakes

That’s exactly what we focus on inside my GCSE Maths Accelerator Programme.

This isn’t about more worksheets.
It’s about a smarter system that builds real confidence and consistent results.

If you want your child to feel prepared, confident, and ready going into their exams — I can help.

📩 Message me GCSE to secure a place in the next intake.

Most GCSE Maths students lose marks on questions they should get right.Not because they don’t understand the topic…but b...
02/04/2026

Most GCSE Maths students lose marks on questions they should get right.

Not because they don’t understand the topic…
but because of small misconceptions like this.

3.4 hours is not 3 hours 40 minutes.

This small mistake costs marks.

And these are the marks that separate:
👉 Grade 5 from 6
👉 Grade 6 from 7

The frustrating part is…
students often don’t even realise they’re making these errors.

That’s why corrections, not just practice, matter.

📌 Save this so your child doesn’t lose easy marks in their exams.
📩 Message MATHS if your child is dropping marks on questions they should be getting right.

Is your child struggling to revise over Easter?This is the time when most students say they’ll start properly…But withou...
02/04/2026

Is your child struggling to revise over Easter?

This is the time when most students say they’ll start properly…

But without structure, it quickly turns into:
❌ A bit of revision here and there
❌ Avoiding the harder topics
❌ No real progress

That’s where they fall behind.

Revision isn’t just about doing past papers.

It’s about using them properly to:
✔ Practise exam technique
✔ Identify weak areas
✔ Fix mistakes — not just spot them

Because mistakes are only useful if they’re corrected properly.

That’s exactly what I help students do.

📌 Save this schedule to give your child structure this Easter.
📩 Message PAST PAPER if they need support turning revision into real progress.

One of the biggest reasons GCSE Maths students lose marks is poor structure — not poor understanding.I regularly see stu...
12/01/2026

One of the biggest reasons GCSE Maths students lose marks is poor structure — not poor understanding.

I regularly see students who:
✔ Know the method
✔ Get close to the right answer
❌ But lose marks because their working is unclear

To an examiner, messy working looks like guesswork.

Examiners can’t assume what a student meant.

They can only award marks for what is clearly shown.

That’s why top-grade students approach questions differently.

They:
• Break problems down into clear steps
• Lay out their working logically
• Make it easy for the examiner to follow their thinking

Their answers almost read like a story — each step leading clearly to the next.

This is a skill.

And like any skill, it can be taught.

📩 Message MATHS if your child understands the Maths but keeps losing marks on exam technique.

09/01/2026

More papers does not equal better grades if mistakes aren’t being addressed properly.

📩 Message MATHS and let’s chat about how my GCSE Maths Accelerator can help your child.

Mock results can feel stressful — but they’re actually one of the most useful tools your child has.Mocks don’t tell us h...
07/01/2026

Mock results can feel stressful — but they’re actually one of the most useful tools your child has.

Mocks don’t tell us how clever a student is.

They tell us where marks were lost and why.

The problem is that many students:
❌ Look at the grade
❌ Feel disappointed
❌ Then move straight on to more revision

But the real improvement happens when we slow down and ask:
• What went wrong here?
• Was it understanding, structure, or exam technique?
• What do we need to practise next?

This is why mock analysis is such a key part of progress.

📩 Message MOCKS if you’d like help turning mock results into a clear plan forward.

Address

Flat 12
London
SE37TE

Telephone

+447875099215

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Megan Collett - The GCSE Math Tutor posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Megan Collett - The GCSE Math Tutor:

Shortcuts

Share

Category