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August Exam Results 2013: Well done to all students of Maths Made Elementary
Well done! Well done to all students of Maths Made Elementary for the levels of improvement achieved. Rest assured, I am far less interested in final grades than I am in rates of progress. If students simply concentrate on accelerating their … Continue reading
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Passing the QTS Numeracy Skills Test with Maths Made Elementary
Introduction This article will comprise a list of tips, strategies and techniques, which QTS students can incorporate into their revision to ensure they’ve given themselves the best possible chance of success in their Numeracy Skills Test. The advice contained herein can be … Continue reading
A diatribe on advertising, consumerism and cultural conformity
When trying to judge the potential benefits of any product you see advertised, the first thing to remember is that advertising often promises much and delivers very little. It was Mark Twain who once said, “Many a small thing has … Continue reading
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A new perspective on ‘failure’ – effort vs. results
Introduction: On the ‘Results’ page of my website Maths Made Elementary I go to great lengths to emphasise ‘effort’ before ‘results’ when it comes to your exam preparations. Your effort and preparation are what you control. Your final results on the other hand, … Continue reading
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Important advice for tutees of Maths Made Elementary
Debunking a dangerous myth: A misconception I sometimes encounter amongst students is that the simple act of hiring a maths tutor is enough in itself to guarantee success. Although not usually voiced aloud, this particular attitude towards tuition sometimes appears … Continue reading
Is maths important?
It’s impossible to provide an absolute answer here as the question calls for an opinion, or judgment statement, and not a statement of fact. Nevertheless, if anything is to be considered important, we need to begin somewhere, and a conscious … Continue reading