Category Archives: Maths

Maths Reasoning at Home – How You Can Help

Posted on 28/02/2020 by

Why Maths Reasoning Matters Maths reasoning is the mathematical counterpart of comprehension. How many times have you miscalculated because you misread or misunderstood a question involving maths? You are not alone. Many, many children have attended Better Tuition over the years … Continue reading →

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100 Winter Maths Problems – FREE Download

Posted on 03/12/2019 by

Our 100 Winter Maths Problems is FREE to download. Ideal for Years 4, 5 and 6, it’s the perfect way to keep your child focused on learning whilst still enjoying all the fun of the festive season. Number, measures, shape … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exam Maths Masterclass C: Algebra

Posted on 13/03/2019 by

Entrance Exam Maths Masterclass C: Algebra Can you produce an answer for the following questions in under thirty seconds? Answers at the bottom of the page. (1) Solve for x: x/3 + 9 = 17 a) 8 b)  16   c) … Continue reading →

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Fractions, Decimals and Percentages DOUBLE Maths Masterclass with BONUS Ratio and Probability

Posted on 13/03/2019 by

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages DOUBLE Maths Masterclass with BONUS Ratio and Probability Can you produce an answer for the following questions in under one minute and without a calculator? Answers are at the bottom of the page. (1) Which of … Continue reading →

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Core Skills Masterclasses in NVR, VR and Maths 2020

Posted on 11/02/2019 by

Entrance Exam Core Skills Masterclasses in NVR, VR and Maths 2020 at Better Tuition this March     Is your Year 5 child preparing for grammar school entrance exams? You may find s/he needs some extra support in specific areas. … Continue reading →

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Maths for Grammar School Entrance Exams/ 11 Plus

Posted on 04/01/2019 by

An easy-to-follow guide to 11 plus/ grammar school entrance exams maths Whether your child is sitting entrance exams in CEM or GL format, their maths skills will be assessed as part of the process. It’s very important that your child … Continue reading →

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Primary School Multiplication Tables Check Made Simple

Posted on 19/12/2018 by

Who will sit the times table test (MTC)?   UPDATE: If your child is currently in Year 4, s/he will sit the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) in the three-week period between Monday 3 June and Friday 14 June.. What is the … Continue reading →

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Times Tables: Helping Your Child at Home

Posted on 14/11/2018 by

Times tables are extremely important. Your child will need to understand and learn multiplication facts up to 12 x 12 by the end of Year 6. Children need to understand multiplication before they begin learning times tables. What is multiplication? … Continue reading →

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Key Stage 2 SATs 2020: Your Two-Minute Guide

Posted on 04/11/2018 by

If your child is currently in Year 6, s/he will be taking Key Stage 2 SATs in May 2020. Here is your super-speedy, two-minute guide to Key Stage 1 SATs 2020, for extra-busy parents. Key Stage 2 SATs will run … Continue reading →

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Key Stage One SATs 2020: Your Two-Minute Guide

Posted on 03/11/2018 by

If your child is currently in Year 2, s/he will be taking Key Stage 1 SATs in May 2020. Here is your super-speedy, two-minute guide to Key Stage 1 SATs 2019, for extra-busy parents. Year 2 children sit papers in: … Continue reading →

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