In the previous blog, I explained the difference between simple and compound interest. In this blog, I will show you how to make use of multipliers to answer compound interest questions efficiently. I will also introduce the concept of depreciation and show how you can use multipliers to answer those… Continue reading How to use multipliers
In both the foundation and higher tiers of GCSE maths, interest questions come up fairly regularly. You will need to be able to apply two different types of interest – compound and simple. In this blog I will explain the difference between the two methods by way of an example.… Continue reading The difference between simple and compound interest
The non-calculator GCSE maths exam is now out of the way, and you should have your calculator glued to your hand from now on. Even simple calculations you should use the calculator for. You never know what sort of elementary mistakes you can make in the pressurized situation of a… Continue reading How to use the table function on a calculator
We’re now fully in exam season. I hope your revision is going well. In this blog, I will explain 5 of the most common mistakes I’ve seen in foundation tier GCSE maths. I will explain why people get it wrong so often, how you avoid this and what the correct… Continue reading 5 common mistakes in foundation GCSE maths – don’t make these!
At Metatutor, we only offer face-to-face tutoring. Even during the pandemic, when the choice was between offering online tutoring or nothing at all, I chose the latter. I of course had to consider online tutoring when the lockdowns were introduced, but having trialled it I determined it was not a… Continue reading 5 reasons why online tutoring doesn’t work for maths
