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Malcolm Golland - Private Maths Tuition (Potters Bar)

Expert and friendly Maths tuition - GCSE, SATS, Common Entrance and Adult Numeracy (basic skills).

Made fun and relevant - taught with rigour and understanding - an exploration of the mysterious and magical world of mathematics (and its applications), through investigations, puzzles, games, brainteasers and other activities.

Different learning styles are catered for and suitable textbooks are used together with a wide range of carefully selected teaching aids. Appropriate use of calculators, computers and the internet is encouraged.

Expert help is also given in revision methods and exam technique using past GCSE, SATS and Common Entrance papers at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

Topics covered from the National Curriculum include:

* Whole numbers and the number system
* Fractions, decimals and percentages
* Ratio and proportion
* Calculations, including correct use of pocket calculator
* Algebra, including simplyfying expressions, solving equations and inequalities
* Sequences, functions and graphs
* Lines and angles
* Shape and the properties of shapes
* Transformations - changing from one figure or expression to another
* Co-ordinates - fixing positions of points, lines and planes
* Vectors - lines of fixed length and direction
* Measures - units of weight, length and capacity
* Geometrical construction - with ruler and compasses
* Mensuration - rules for finding lengths, areas and volumes
* Collecting, handling, representing and interpreting data

Please contact for further information.