Math
Build number sense and problem-solving confidence.
Mathematics is the language of logic, and we make it click. Our 1:1 sessions cover school curriculum alongside Vedic Maths techniques, Mental Math strategies, and Logical Reasoning — building genuine number sense, flexible thinking, and the problem-solving instincts that serve students in every STEM subject. Whether your child is struggling with fractions or ready to tackle calculus, our tutors meet them exactly where they are.
Conceptual Understanding
We teach the "why" behind every rule so students never just follow steps blindly — they understand and can reconstruct methods themselves.
Spaced Practice
Key concepts revisited across sessions to move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory — the proven way to beat exam nerves.
Exam Alignment
Curriculum mapped to national standards and common exam boards (SAT, GCSE, IGCSE, IB) so every session directly supports school performance.
Curriculum by grade band
Every band builds on the last. Your tutor will place your child at exactly the right level.
- Counting, comparing, and ordering numbers to 100
- Addition and subtraction within 20
- Introduction to place value (tens and ones)
- Recognising and naming 2D and 3D shapes
- Simple patterns and sequences
- Measuring length, weight, and time using non-standard units
- Mental visualisation: subitising and instant recognition of dot patterns (number bonds to 10)
- Logical reasoning: sorting and classifying objects by shape, colour, and size
- Addition and subtraction to 1000 with regrouping
- Introduction to multiplication and division
- Fractions — halves, quarters, thirds
- Place value to 10,000
- Telling time to the nearest minute
- Area and perimeter of simple shapes
- Bar graphs and pictographs
- Mental addition: bridging through 10 and place-value decomposition
- Vedic Maths introduction: digit-sum (navashesh) as a self-checking tool
- Logical reasoning: number sequences and "what comes next" puzzles
- Multi-digit multiplication and long division
- Equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions
- Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
- Decimals — place value, rounding, operations
- Introduction to percentages
- Factors, multiples, prime and composite numbers
- Coordinate plane — plotting and reading points
- Vedic Maths: Nikhilam near-base multiplication and Urdhva Tiryak criss-cross method
- Mental Math: rapid multiplication by 11, 25, and powers of 2
- Logical reasoning: Venn diagrams, analogies, and number puzzles
- Ratios, rates, and proportional relationships
- Percentages — discounts, tax, interest
- Negative numbers and the number line
- Introduction to expressions and equations
- Solving one- and two-step equations
- Area, surface area, and volume of common 3D shapes
- Introduction to statistics — mean, median, mode, range
- Vedic Maths: vertically and crosswise method for two-digit multiplication
- Mental Math: quick squaring of numbers ending in 5; percentage estimation tricks
- Logical reasoning: deductive puzzles, flowchart logic, and spatial reasoning
- Linear equations and systems of equations
- Functions — domain, range, graphing
- Slope and y-intercept, linear modelling
- Exponents, scientific notation, and roots
- Quadratic expressions and the quadratic formula
- Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios
- Probability — independent and dependent events
- Mental Math: approximation and back-of-envelope estimation as a check on algebraic work
- Logical reasoning: conditional statements, syllogisms, and proof by contradiction
- Polynomials, rational functions, and their graphs
- Exponential and logarithmic functions
- Trigonometry — unit circle, identities, equations
- Sequences, series, and mathematical induction
- Introduction to calculus — limits, derivatives, integrals
- Statistics — distributions, hypothesis testing, regression
- Exam preparation: SAT Math, GCSE, IGCSE, IB Mathematics
- Mental Math: estimation strategies for limits, derivatives, and integral approximation
- Logical reasoning: formal proof writing, mathematical induction, and counterexamples
What your child will achieve
- Solve multi-step problems confidently without relying on calculators as a crutch
- Explain mathematical reasoning clearly in written and verbal form
- Connect abstract concepts to real-world contexts (finance, measurement, data)
- Identify and correct errors in their own working independently
- Approach unfamiliar problem types with structured strategies rather than panic
- Meet or exceed grade-level benchmarks on school assessments and standardised tests
- Develop a positive, resilient mindset toward mathematics
Frequently asked questions
Almost always, maths anxiety comes from gaps — a concept that wasn't fully understood years ago that's been silently blocking progress ever since. Our tutors start with a diagnostic session to find those gaps, fill them, and rebuild confidence from a solid foundation. Most students notice a shift in attitude within 4–6 sessions.
At the start of each engagement your tutor reviews your child's school syllabus, current topic, and upcoming tests. Sessions balance immediate school support (this week's homework, next month's exam) with longer-term concept building.
Yes. Our Advanced Mathematics band explicitly prepares students for GCSE (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), IGCSE (Cambridge), SAT Math, and IB Mathematics (AA and AI). Your tutor will source past papers and mark schemes from the relevant board.
A notebook, pencil, and a basic scientific calculator. Your tutor shares a digital whiteboard during sessions — no special software needed. We recommend a physical notebook for working because writing mathematics by hand aids retention better than typing.
One session per week maintains steady progress for most students. Two sessions per week is ideal when exam preparation is the priority or when catching up after a significant gap. Your tutor will recommend a cadence after the first session.
Yes — short, targeted practice sets (15–20 minutes) after each session. Consistent daily practice is what separates students who understand in the session from those who retain it long-term. Your tutor tracks completion and adjusts difficulty accordingly.
Yes — Vedic Maths sutras and Mental Math techniques are woven into sessions from Grade 2 onwards. Methods such as Nikhilam near-base multiplication and Urdhva Tiryak cross-multiplication complement school arithmetic by giving students faster, pattern-based approaches. Mental Math fluency reduces cognitive load in higher topics — students who can mentally estimate are far less likely to accept a nonsensical answer from a miscalculation.
Logical Reasoning is the ability to identify patterns, construct arguments, and evaluate conclusions — skills tested in school entrance exams, UKMT competitions, and the SAT. We build these from simple sorting tasks in early years through to formal proof and mathematical induction at A-level and IB. Students with strong logical reasoning typically find algebra, proofs, and word problems significantly easier.