In previous blogs, we’ve looked at some interesting integer sequences. We’ve looked at the Fibonacci sequence, the Look-and-say sequence, Golomb’s sequence and Van Eck’s sequence. Today, we’re looking at the Lazy Caterer’s sequence.You can find this sequence on the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences here. How to generate the sequence… Continue reading The Lazy Caterer’s Sequence
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
Following on from the last blog, in which I discussed 5 common mistakes in foundation tier GCSE maths, this time we’ll look at 5 common mistakes in higher tier GCSE maths.Even if you’re studying for the higher tier exam, I’d still recommend going back and reading the foundation tier blog… Continue reading 5 common mistakes in higher 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
This blog will be a guide to rationalising the denominator of a fraction. It will cover all types of these questions that can come up in GCSE mathematics. Please note that this topic is only examinable on the higher tier GCSE, so if you are studying foundation this blog will… Continue reading How to rationalise the denominator of a fraction
