Blog Posts under Maths

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Do I need a tutor for the 11 Plus Exam?

by Anita Naik

Grammar schools (and many selective independents) select their pupils on the strength of their performance in the 11 Plus examination. This exam tests applicants on English and maths, verbal reasoning (VR) and non-verbal reasoning (NVR), something your child may need help with.

Vernal and non-verba...

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How to Learn (or Relearn) Maths as an Adult

by Anita Naik

There are many reasons you may want to learn maths again as an adult. Perhaps, you want to help your children with their schoolwork, refresh your knowledge in general or even sit your GCSE or A-Level as an adult. Whatever your reasons, here's what you need to do.

Think about your maths mindset

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Top Maths Resources to Make Revision More Enjoyable

by Emily

When it comes to improving your Maths, there's no substitute for practise and hard work. It doesn't have to be a dull process though, thanks to the host of lively Maths resources that you'll find on the Internet.

Our Pick of Top Maths Resources

Happily, many of the Maths resources available are fr...

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4 Benefits of a Cross-Curricular Math Environment

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

For those heaven-kissed few of us, mathematics and all that comes with it happen easily. Solving lengthy algebraic problems involving letters, numbers, and exponents? No big deal. For the vast majority of students, however, maths can be a difficult beast to tame. It may be helpful to take a wider ap...

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5 Mistakes Students Make While Learning Calculus

by Grace Dickins

While calculus is not known for its simplicity, students can destroy their odds of success with some very simple mistakes on top of the expected mathematical ones. Here are several things you shouldn't do if you want to succeed in your calculus course.

1. Skipping class

Mathematics can be learned ...

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