Maths With Magda

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

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For me, it’s maths and working with young people.
Watching a student go from “I can’t do this” to “I finally get it!” is one of the best feelings. 🥹✨

It’s not always about the grades.
Sometimes it’s about confidence, believing in yourself and having someone who believes in you too. ❤️

Find something that makes you feel this way. That’s where the real happiness is.

Maths With Magda

26/08/2026

Quadratics in 30 seconds | Leaving Cert Maths

Everything you need to know about quadratic functions for Leaving Cert Maths — key terms, the quadratic formula, roots, discriminant, and the basics you need before tackling exam questions.

Save this for your Leaving Cert Maths revision 📚 and follow for more LC Maths tips, algebra & exam revision!

25/08/2026

Algebra Basics You NEED to Know | Junior Cycle Maths 🇮🇪

Algebra Basics for Junior Cycle Maths 📚✏️

In this Short, we cover the essential algebra terms you need to know:
• Variable
• Constant
• Expression
• Coefficient
• Power

Perfect for Junior Cycle Maths students who want to build strong algebra skills from the basics.

Save this for revision & follow for more JC Maths tips! 🔥

24/07/2026

🤔 Quick Leaving Cert HL Maths Challenge!

Do you know how to differentiate **(e^{\sin x})**?

It looks straightforward... but there's a catch that catches a lot of students!

🎥 Watch the YouTube Short, test yourself, and see if you get the correct answer before I reveal it.

If you're preparing for the Leaving Cert, don't forget to **Like**, **Follow**, and **Subscribe** for daily Higher Level Maths tips, exam questions, and step-by-step solutions.

22/07/2026

🚀 **Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths | Differentiation From First Principles**

Most students learn differentiation by memorising rules… but do you really understand **where those rules come from?** 🤔

In my new YouTube video, I break down **Differentiation From First Principles** step by step and show you the foundation behind calculus:

✅ Find (f(x+h))
✅ Subtract (f(x))
✅ Simplify the difference quotient
✅ Take the limit as (h \to 0)
✅ Understand the meaning of the derivative

This is one of the most important concepts in **Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths** and the starting point for mastering calculus.

🎥 Watch the full lesson here 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn-_D0GDfHk

If you are starting 6th Year, building strong foundations now will make the harder calculus topics much easier later.

📚 Follow **Maths With Magda** for clear explanations, exam-focused tips and Higher Level Maths support.

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21/07/2026

Can you differentiate this? 🤔

Today's example is (e^{8x}), and it's the perfect way to understand the Chain Rule!

If you're a Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths student, mastering the Chain Rule is essential. In this short video, I explain the process step by step so you can confidently solve similar exam questions.

Don't wait until September to start your revision—small, consistent practice now will make a huge difference next year.

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17/07/2026

How to Differentiate y=ln(5x+1) | Chain Rule Explained Step by Step

Struggling with logarithmic differentiation? In this lesson, I'll show you how to differentiate (y=\ln(5x+1)) using the chain rule, with a clear, step-by-step explanation that's perfect for Leaving Cert, A-Level, and anyone learning calculus.

✅ Logarithmic differentiation
✅ Chain rule explained
✅ Exam-style maths tutorial
✅ Easy to follow

Follow Maths with Magda for more maths lessons, differentiation tips, and exam preparation.

09/07/2026

Can you differentiate this? 🤔

Let's solve this trigonometric derivative together using the chain rule—step by step! 📚

Save this Short for your Leaving Cert Maths revision and share it with a friend who's studying for the LC! 🍀