Tutoring FAQ

Choosing to appoint a private tutor is a big, and in the long term expensive, step. To help you decide here is a list of points to consider: Nowadays there are many online resources, including youtube video clips, worksheets, and exam questions with worked solutions, is private tuition necessary? If the student is intrinsically motivated to use these resources then they are probably already excelling in their educational environment, so a tutor is probably not going to be of help […]

Why is Mathematics Important?

As  Teachers of Mathematics, we believe that it is essential that all students gain a good understanding of each subject area prior to leaving school to prepare them for whatever path they choose to take in life.  The need for basic maths skills permeates our everyday lives; we are required to perform mathematical tasks on a daily basis, often without realising the level of maths involved. The knowledge and techniques that we learned at school are used, even by those […]