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…
Stockport RUFC x Breakthrough Maths Supporting Academic Success & Rugby Performance We know young athletes have to balance training, matches, and school, particularly during their GCSE years. This is why the Breakthrough Maths team is proud to announce our partnership…
How Can I Help My Child With GCSE Maths Homework? GCSE maths homework time can be… fun (sometimes), frustrating (often), and confusing (yes, definitely). But whether your child is on track, struggling a bit, or aiming for top grades, there…
Warrington RUFC x Breakthrough Maths At Breakthrough Maths, we’re passionate about helping young people succeed not just in sport, but academically as well. That’s why we’re delighted to be working alongside Dominic and Warrington RUFC, supporting their Under 15 and…
