Why do so many people find maths difficult to get their head around? Why does it feel so natural to some to process an equation in milliseconds, and yet for others it’s like banging their heads against a wall? We all know that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, right? One main factor is … Continue reading
Work on yourself first, take responsibility for your own progress. ~I Ching. Should the responsibility of success or failure lay with the teacher or the pupil? This could be viewed in various different schools of thought: the teacher takes all the flack if their pupil hasn’t bothered to put enough effort in; the pupil needs to … Continue reading
Helping with your child with their maths homework can be very rewarding, and a great way of seeing how they’re progressing at school. For some however, it leads to controversial tension, arguments and upset. It’s also more common than you think that some parent s have a fear of teaching their child incorrectly, or just … Continue reading
Teenagers and their distractions are, and have always been common place, and so it is for parents to keep them focussed – making sure they don’t stray too far off the path, that is after all a parents job. If you’re a teen it’s not so tempting to want to go to bed when there … Continue reading
Since September 2013 any students who didn’t achieve a C or above in their maths and English GCSE’s were made to study it until they passed up to the age of 18. I wonder if this the most effective way of upping the ante. Perhaps there’s more that could be done, by altering the approach … Continue reading
Sometimes when we struggle with a subject it’s hard to see clearly how to get it right. I’ve decided to dish out a few simple tips on how to improve your maths. So take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Quite often it’s the little changes combined that make a big difference … Continue reading
Mock exams are well under way for many. Whether you’re well into your mocks or your first exams are imminent, you may well have a feeling of sailing through, just about keeping your head above water or uncontrollably drowning. I really hope for your sake that it’s not the latter. However if there’s a feeling … Continue reading
At the beginning of every new year whether it’s calendar or academic, comes renewed energy for forward and future thinking. This thinking not only comes from education leaders, teachers and businesses but also from parents and children alike. My question this year is how will develop, and what route will its users be following? When … Continue reading
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