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…
Sport and GCSE Maths – A Winning Formula One of the most common concerns parents have is whether playing sport gets in the way of schoolwork — especially when it comes to GCSE Maths. The reality is more nuanced. Sport…
Homeschooling GCSE Maths: How to Teach, Support and Succeed Homeschooling GCSE Maths can feel daunting at first, especially if maths wasn’t your favourite subject at school. However, good news: homeschooled students can do extremely well in GCSE Maths when they…
In-Person vs Online GCSE Maths Tutoring: Which Is Better? If you’re a parent of a student doing their GCSE’s, this is a familiar situation. Busy commute to work. Evenings are short. Homework gets squeezed in between football training, dance classes,…
