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
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How to rationalise the denominator of a fraction
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
GCSE and A-Level Results 2022
For the first time since 2019, GCSE and A-Level students sat their exams in 2022. However, due to the disruption to education caused by the pandemic, advance information was given to students giving them a heads-up as to what topics will and won’t come up in the exams. Despite this,… Continue reading GCSE and A-Level Results 2022
A guide to comparing fractions
Comparing fractions can sometimes be really easy. Take for example these two fractions – which one is larger? Example 1 It’s obvious that the fraction on the left is larger than the fraction on the right, isn’t it? Because 4 is bigger than 3. Take a look at the diagrams… Continue reading A guide to comparing fractions
Happy 5th Birthday Metatutor!
Today (September 1st 2022) is Metatutor’s 5th birthday! Exactly 5 years ago, we started up with big dreams and a mission of providing affordable and effective maths tuition for children in Bristol. Despite a rather large setback in 2020 (you remember, that pandemic…), we’ve had a great 5 years all… Continue reading Happy 5th Birthday Metatutor!
