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A level maths has long been considered valuable by students, universities and employers alike. There are so many careers that draw on maths both directly and indirectly that A level maths is bound to be an asset.  That’s why, once you’ve got A level maths under your belt, you might be keen to begin using […]

Revision looks so easy in the movies. Just a quick musical montage and some shots of a student at their desk, and voila – it’s done!  In real life, of course, revision is a bit more complicated. In fact, revising for GCSE maths can seem very complex. We’ve all heard the advice about doing past […]

Once upon a time, GCSE maths achievement was assessed through coursework that was completed before the exam as well as through the exam itself. However, that’s not the case anymore! Today, your GCSE maths grade is based completely on performance during exams. If that sounds stressful, don’t worry. We’re here with a breakdown of everything […]

When GCSEs are on the horizon, there are some important decisions you have to make. What subjects should you choose? What grades should you aim for based on what you want to do after GCSEs? You’ll also find that your school makes some decisions using your previous school marks as a basis to predict what’s […]

There’s a reason that mathematics has been the most popular A level subject since 2014. Maths plays a crucial part in many further education qualifications and career paths – and we all use it in daily life too, no matter what goals we’re pursuing at work or in school. So why is maths important for […]

If you’re aiming for a 4 or 5 on GCSE mathematics, you might have started looking for advice about how to pass GCSE maths. If so, congratulations! You’re already on the right course.  That’s because a major part of passing GCSE maths is taking charge of your own learning. You may have seen advice about […]

9 Careers & Jobs with a Maths Degree  Given Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 2023 announcement that the UK would place more emphasis on maths education, mathematics is a hot topic at the moment.   If you’re currently in secondary school or the parent of a student who is, you might be wondering – is it better […]

The Evolution of Online Tutoring Specific Benefits of Online Tuition Research into the Benefits of Online Tuition The Evolution of Online Tutoring All tuition provided by Principal Tutors takes place online. Whilst there has definitely been a considerable shift from in-person to online lessons in the last five years, the history of distance learning stretches […]

An Outline of Tutoring Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Home-Schooling An Outline of Tutoring If qualified teachers are providing all the tutoring at Principal Tutors, you might be wondering what the difference is between teaching and tutoring, especially as the two terms are often used interchangeably. Whilst a teacher usually works in a classroom teaching […]

An Outline of Tutoring A-Level Tuition An Outline of Tutoring If qualified teachers are providing all the tutoring at Principal Tutors, you might be wondering what the difference is between teaching and tutoring, especially as the two terms are often used interchangeably. Whilst a teacher usually works in a classroom teaching up to 30 children […]

An Outline of Tutoring Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 & GCSE An Outline of Tutoring If qualified teachers are providing all the tutoring at Principal Tutors, you might be wondering what the difference is between teaching and tutoring, especially as the two terms are often used interchangeably. Whilst a teacher usually works in a […]

An Outline of Tutoring Tutoring in Key Stage 1 Tutoring in Key Stage 2 Other Tutoring at Key Stage 2 – the 11+, SATs and Preparing for Secondary School An Outline of Tutoring If qualified teachers are providing all the tutoring at Principal Tutors, you might be wondering what the difference is between teaching and […]

The History of Tutoring What are the Qualities of a Great Tutor? The History of Tutoring The history of tutoring goes back thousands of years. Long before the event of widespread schooling, tutors were employed to educate children, often at home and individually, to prepare them for the requirements of their adult life. Many famous […]

Phase 1 – Year 3 & Year 4 (Informal and Preparatory) Phase 2- Year 5 (Formal Preparation) Phase 3 Final Preparation (Summer Between Year 5 & Year 6) Phase 1 – Year 3 & Year 4 (Informal and Preparatory) Year 3 During Year 3, there is no need to do any formal preparation for the […]

Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning How a Tutor Can Help With Preparation Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning is a set of skills frequently assessed in children sitting the 11+. Along with its counterpart, Non-Verbal Reasoning, these papers are most dissimilar to what a child will routinely be doing in school as part of their curriculum studies. Again, […]

English Topics and Content The English Assessments How a Tutor Can Help With English Preparation English topics and content 11+ English incorporates a wide range of different forms of assessment which might include: You must find out if you can, whether the English paper your child is sitting is from GL or whether it is […]