Mathematical Ability

29/06/2023

I don't spend a lot of time on social media, but this post from last year popped up and I thought it was worth a share.

Never, ever feel there is a right or wrong way to do Maths. It's about finding what works for you, the way that makes sense to you. And whatever way that is... is right for you.

This is for every single student out there, no matter what age, who's been led to believe that to be a Mathematician you have to be able to do it in your head.

You don't.

Maths is about asking why, understanding concepts, and saying what if... what if we change those numbers... does our method still work?

None of things require you know your tables by heart, or be able to add and subtract in your head.

Below is a photo of my working out from a lesson I recently taught. This is what my page of working out looked like. I am not any less of a Mathematician because I wrote my 8 times table down.

If I can write everything down - as someone who has a GCSE, two A-Levels and half a degree in Maths... then so can you. The aim is to understand what you're doing. Not to do it at the speed of light.

P.s. The other half of my degree is teaching!

03/02/2023

Today marks three years since I started my tutoring business. What a whirlwind it has been, but I have loved it all. Thank you to all the parents who trust me to help their children build confidence, in Maths, but also in themselves.
Bring on the next three years 💙

16/06/2022

Is your child heading into Year 11 in September? Are they currently doing their mocks and a little apprehensive? Then the Summer Masterclass might be for them.

- 7.5 hours of tuition over 3 days
- small groups – no more than 6
- teaching methods adapted to each student’s individual needs
- mock exam analysis and individual feedback

The course will run Tuesday 30th August – Thursday 1st September, with 2.5 hours of tuition each day from 9:00-11:30. £185 per child.

07/06/2022

Two down, one to go!
You've all worked so hard. We've got six more days to get through, then you will have done all three Maths GCSE papers.
You've got this 💙

26/05/2022

Nice little thank you in the post from one of my students. Such a lovely gesture 💙

About to sit down and enjoy 🥰

20/05/2022

One down, two to go!
Well done to everyone who sat their Maths paper 1 today.
I know it's tricky, but try to put this paper behind you and focus on papers two and three.
We've got this 💙

19/05/2022

Good luck to everyone sitting their Paper 1 tomorrow.
You've got this.
Remember, I believe in you.
I know you can do.
Slow down. Stay calm. Don't be afraid to abandon a question that feels like gibberish.
Some of the marks, not all of the marks.

13/05/2022

Love a throwback to a student smashing it 😍 I love my job!

This, in a nutshell, is why I do what I do. Love your job and you'll never work a day in your life.

29/04/2022

This is what it's all about. Not miraculously grasping a tricky concept overnight. But building confidence. Confidence which lasts beyond tutoring sessions.

I haven't tutored this student in a while, but have received this message from a parent thanking me for the lasting impact our sessions had.

This is why I do what I do.