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The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions to make about your child’s education
As we vacuum away the last of the mince pie crumbs and recycle our now forlorn Christmas trees, it’s time to take control of 2012. Many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions. Here are our top five suggestions … Continue reading
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Happy New Year and a review of 2011 at Better Tuition (Part one)
The Better Tuition team would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Now seems to be a good time to look over the events of the past 12 months, and as you all know, there have been quite … Continue reading
24th December: one more sleep!
Merry Christmas, everyone! The video below shows a scene similar to the one I expect will be played out in my house tonight – and lots of your houses too! The Better Tuition team (Paul, Christine, Emma A, Mel, Ann, … Continue reading
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23rd December: edible maths
Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is a fun maths puzzle. Return to our advent calendar here, and find out more about Urmston’s tuition centre here. Beth is making gingerbread men for Christmas. She uses 2 raisins for eyes … Continue reading
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21st December: spread some happiness around the world (and have fun too)!
Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is to feed hungry people from developing countries. Return to our advent calendar here, and find out more about Urmston’s tuition centre here. Freerice.com gives quiz questions where every correct answer donates 20 grains of rice … Continue reading
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20th December: Christmas Maths Puzzle
Your Better Tuition Advent challenge today is a fun maths puzzle. Welcome to Day 20 of Better Tuition’s Winter Advent Activity Calendar. Today we have a Christmas maths problem for you. Maths Problem: December 21st is the winter solstice: the shortest and darkest day of the year. If … Continue reading
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18th December: Star of Wonder
Your challenge today is to calculate and identify the angles on the star below. You can visit Better Tuition’s Advent Activity Calendar every day until 24th December for a fun learning activity in maths, English, verbal or non-verbal reasoning. You may also … Continue reading
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17th December: Save money at Better Tuition, Urmston and Stretford
This was a £10 voucher towards a lesson at the Better Tuition Centre in Urmston. You had to print this page off yesterday, 17th December to get your voucher, but you can use it to claim your special offer any time … Continue reading
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15th December: a circular Christmas!
Here’s some more Better Tuition advent calendar maths. Your challenge is to label the different parts of the circle. You can print this page or make a sketch. If your child struggles with maths, call Better Tuition on 0161 748 … Continue reading
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14th December: Star of Wonder!
Here’s some more Better Tuition advent calendar maths. Your challenge is to work out the size of angles A, B, C and D. If you’re stuck, try BBC Bitesize for some tips on angles. If your child struggles with maths, … Continue reading
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