Warwick Tutor Information
Warwick Tutor Information – articles about maths, 11+ and schools. Useful resources, and tips and tricks.
12th March, 2025
Fraction Decimal Percentage Conversion Triangle
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages are all different ways of expressing the same thing – part of a whole. This resource shows how to convert between the three.
How can I improve my child’s vocabulary?
How can I improve my child’s vocabulary?
A question I am often asked, usually in preparation for the 11 plus or entrance exams, but which is useful for all children (and adults!). There’s lot of things you can do to help.
How to calculate the area and circumference of a circle
Do you want an easy way to remember how to calculate the area and circumference of a circle? Here is a great little poem to help…
FIRST week in September – back to school
FIRST week in September (back to school etc) is also the LAST week of preparations before the 11+ this Saturday. This means time for me to say goodbye to those students, some I’ve known for nearly two years – love the thank you owls ???? (see below) ❤️ After their hard work, I wish all those sitting the 11+
Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today!
Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! Fingers crossed for all my students who took their maths this summer.
Confused about the new 9-1 grades for maths and English GCSE?
Confused about the new 9-1 grades for maths and English GCSE? What is a pass rate for the maths GCSE if it isn’t a C any more? The department of Education have published a useful guide on what the changes will mean for this year’s…
The cats are back….
For positive feedback I always offer a selection of stickers at the end of each lesson – always for good effort. Who can resist stickers, and ones with cats in sunglasses or hats?! I’ve had this selection of stickers before and they were very popular. Second time round and they’re being snapped up real quick! Which one…
The new maths GCSE exam was harder than its predecessor!
“The first “big fat” maths exam taken by GCSE students was much harder than its predecessor, a teacher who sat the paper in solidarity with her pupils found.”
Keep calm and do the maths
TODAY’s the day….. the first of the GCSE maths exams for this year. I’ve got five pupils taking the exam this morning. Wishing them, and everyone taking it, all the best. Keep calm and give it your best shot!
Cheese Degrees
Hehe – for anyone who wants their cheese cut to size (and maybe help remember how many degrees in a straight line or right angle?)
Do you need help remembering things?
NEED some help remembering things? I heard that the smell of rosemary can help with the memory, so I’ve got a fresh sprig in my study. Worth a try for all those studying for the upcoming GCSE exams?