In our experience, many students join tuition only two to three months before their exams. By then, weak areas have already built up, and each one needs time and attention.
Why starting early helps
- Gaps are smaller. A topic that was missed in class is easier to fix before later topics depend on it.
- More time for practice. Maths improves by solving questions, and practice needs weeks, not days.
- Less pressure. Revision feels calmer when it is spread across the term.
Why school alone is sometimes not enough
In many classes, the teacher solves one question on the board and then the whole exercise is set to be solved. Some students follow the first example but get stuck on the rest. One-to-one lessons let a tutor see exactly where the student gets stuck and fix it on the spot.
A simple plan
- Take a free demo class to find the weak topics.
- Agree a weekly lesson time that fits the school day.
- Practise a few questions between lessons.
- Move to full past papers as the exam gets closer.
The best time to start is as soon as your child begins to struggle, not when the exam is near.
Not sure which route your child is on?
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