Sums and Times provides private tuition in Mathematics.
The service is available online worldwide and in person around Coventry.
We maintain teaching practices with fit-for-purpose approaches. The service is tailored for the needs of the individual student or the small group of students.
The private tutored people are not only the students whose academic performances are not well enough and who therefore need remedial assistance. The students whose performances are already good and who want to maintain their competitive edge are also willing to hire a tutor. Therefore, we observe the student and evaluate his/her level and then create particular solutions to the specific needs and problems of the student.
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Further Mathematics: Further mathematics is designed for students with an enthusiasm for mathematics, many of whom will go on to degrees in mathematics, engineering, the sciences and economics. The qualification is both deeper and broader than A level mathematics. AS and A level further mathematics build from GCSE level and AS and A level mathematics. As well as building on algebra and calculus introduced in A level mathematics, the A level further mathematics core content introduces complex numbers and matrices, fundamental mathematical ideas with wide applications in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences and computing. The non-core content includes different options that can enable students to specialise in areas of mathematics that are particularly relevant to their interests and future aspirations. A level further mathematics prepares students for further study and employment in highly mathematical disciplines that require knowledge and understanding of sophisticated mathematical ideas and techniques.
A level mathematics builds from GCSE level mathematics and introduces calculus and its applications.
AS Mathematics consolidates and develops GCSE level mathematics and supports transition to higher education or employment in any of the many disciplines that make use of quantitative analysis, including those involving calculus.
International Baccalaureate Mathematics: (High Level or Standard Level)
The IB DP higher level mathematics course focuses on developing important mathematical concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way, achieved by a carefully balanced approach. Students are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in a variety of meaningful contexts. Development of each topic should feature justification and proof of results. Students should expect to develop insight into mathematical form and structure, and should be intellectually equipped to appreciate the links between concepts in different topic areas. They are also encouraged to develop the skills needed to continue their mathematical growth in other learning environments.
GCSE outcomes may reflect or build upon subject content which is typically taught at key stage 3. There is no expectation that teaching of such content should be repeated during the GCSE course where it has already been taught effectively at an earlier stage. Therefore, getting tuition may be essential for the students. GCSE specifications in mathematics should provide a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study.
The 11+ and 13+ Common Entrance Examination
The Independent Sschools Examinations Board is probably best known for producing the Common Entrance examinations which students sit to gain entry to some of the best independent schools in the UK and overseas. The examinations are set by highly qualified and experienced teachers from the country’s leading schools and are widely regarded as the gold standard for assessment at 11+ and +13.
Apart from the exams, each student may need private tuition in each step of the academic journey.
The basic information and skills need to be gained in the right time
without delay to avoid confusion and discouragement in later stages. I accept students from Key Stage 2,3, 4 and 5.
In this school-support format, we aim to proceed parallel with the school curriculum. We do revision of the former chapters and preparation for the upcoming chapters. We observe how the student learns a new topic and on which points he/she struggles most. Accordingly, we determine the student’s weak points in the former chapters/basic concepts. We recall these basic and most important mathematical facts and consequently improve the student’s general mathematical ability.
Refreshment courses are short courses reviewing or updating previous studies. We can organize the refreshment courses upon request of the student anytime of the year. In addition to that, we will announce refreshment packages at special times of the year for example just before the new school year/term begins.
The content is entirely tentative as it depends on the individual student. The aim is to remind the former topics and make preparation for the new and related topics. So, we will give intuition why the particular topic is important and in which ways the student will see this topic in near future.
Mathematical English: If you are not a native English speaker and your new school teaches mathematics in English, you may need support in transition your mathematical knowledge into mathematical English. You will be expected to be able to understand mathematical forms, operations and express your Maths knowledge in English at school. The assistance in doing this at the beginning would help you a lot in adaption to the new school and environment. Because, this is a special form of the language used for stating mathematical expressions. Dictionaries and ordinary English language support are not enough in this stage because many ordinary English words are used with different meanings in mathematical context.
