I think the first thing to realise is that a dip in maths results is common. I see it a lot and it's not unheard of to drop 30, 40, 50% in maths out of the blue almost
As you’ll probably know from my TikTok, I believe great teaching starts with energy. What I demand and instil in every one of our maths tutors is that Breakthrough Maths has its own philosophy when it comes to teaching maths. It has to.…
I think the first thing people need to realise with Breakthrough Maths is it's very different than traditional tutoring. With tutoring it's often times face-to-face or one-to-one with a local student or local teacher. That I felt is very expensive and ineffective.
Proud Sponsors of Britain GAA Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Northern Games, and I came away genuinely inspired. It made me incredibly proud of the partnership we have built with Britain GAA. At Breakthrough Maths, we’re…
How Do 11+ Exams Work? A Parent’s Guide If your child is approaching the 11+ exam, you’re probably hearing lots of new terms such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, grammar schools, and selective admissions. It can all feel a little…
What learning style suits your child best? Your first instinct is to focus on what your child needs to learn. Maths. English. Verbal reasoning. Non-verbal reasoning. Vocabulary. Timed papers. All of those things matter. However, here’s a factor that often…
Why Are Girls Prone to Maths Anxiety? Girls Are 2.5x Less Likely to Score Top Maths Grades Let’s start with the facts. In Ireland, girls’ performance in Maths has declined over the past 20 years by almost 30%. Since 2002,…
Maths Anxiety: Explained Last week, I spoke to a completely lost parent. Their child, once top of the class in Maths, had slipped back and was now being suggested to do Ordinary Level Maths. And they were only entering into…
GCSE Paper 1 Reaction: Light Work or Tough Exam? After 2026’s Maths Paper 1, my TikTok comments have been flooded with mixed reactions. “This was impossible.”“That was the easiest paper ever.”“Why was the histogram question so hard?” With some students…
Northern Ireland A-Level Changes: A Solution Nobody Asked For Northern Ireland has announced changes to GCSEs and A-Levels. Fewer exams. Less coursework. More weight on final exams. The minister, Paul Givan, said students here take “far more exams than their…
