Transition Year (or 4th Year) is a fantastic opportunity to catch up on topics missed or not done as thoroughly as they could have been during Junior Cert, in order to lay a solid foundation for Leaving Cert maths. Get on top of Leaving Cert maths with MathsDoctor’s Transition Year maths grinds!
Not everyone does Transition Year, so for those who do, it’s a great opportunity to catch up on topics missed and to get ahead of the game as far as Leaving Cert maths is concerned. Getting a head-start with Leaving Cert can really take the pressure off during the Leaving Cert years and increases the probability of achieving a higher grade.
MathsDoctor’s Transition Year grinds are designed to give students this head-start and covers the essential foundational components needed to be learnt to do well with Leaving Cert maths, whether it’s higher or ordinary level. Here is a sample video of how the lessons normally work
From a technical perspective, the only bit of software one needs to have installed in order to do online grinds with MathsDoctor is Skype. You don’t even need a camera! The tutor and student can hear each other through the voice aspect of Skype and the student can see everything the tutor writes on the virtual whiteboard, the link to which is sent to the student at the beginning of the lesson. Do check out the short video above to see what it’s like.
The group classes work in a very similar way to the 1-to1 lessons from a technical perspective. Each student needs to have Skype installed and the link to the virtual classroom is sent to each person. No details of others in the classroom are sent to anyone to protect everyone’s privacy and again, you don’t need a camera! Everyone can hear and see what the teacher is writing on the whiteboard. Do check out the short video above to see what it’s like.
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Hearing success stories from previous clients always warms my heart. Here are just some of the many success stories previous clients have happily written for me:
Hi, this is MathsDoctor – I hold a physics degree and have been teaching and tutoring maths, applied maths and physics for 18 years. Over the years I have helped literally thousands of students with these subjects, from primary level to university level, both individually and in groups, in Dublin and all over Ireland. I achieved H1 in Leaving Cert maths (A1 when I did it), so I know what it takes to achieve the highest possible grade in the exam.
I’ve always liked maths – even from a young age. I remember trying to figure out fractions around the age of 6 and 7 and seeing how maths has countless applications in the real world fascinated me. Of course, the earlier you master something in life, the easier you’ll find it later on, although maths can still be learnt and mastered down the line.
Maths, although captivating, can be a challenging subject for many students. Each student has their own strengths and weaknesses, but with some maths grinds and a bit of effort, they can overcome these weaknesses and increase their confidence. I strive to create an upbeat and positive atmosphere in my classes, as it’s easier to learn maths this way.
If the student doesn’t put work in between the grinds, they are very unlikely to make progress which makes a difference. If they do put the work in, there is no guarantee, but they are significantly more likely to get higher grades. 4th Year is an ideal time to develop good habits leading in to Leaving Cert.
No commitment is required – many people book a number of classes in a row. But if you prefer you can just pay per grind.
The Leaving Cert is widely regarded as the toughest exam one does in their life. During 5th & 6th years things go very quickly and it can be difficult to get the time to revise. During Transition Year, when there’s less pressure, it is a fantastic opportunity to revise material from Junior Cert and get a head-start on Leaving Cert maths.
Usually the best way to learn maths is by studying the way to do questions and trying questions yourself as soon as possible and not get bogged down in too much theory.
Usually consistent, regular work is the best way to study maths, rather than a lot over short periods of time. As they say – slow and steady wins the race! The exact number of hours per week would depend on how much time you have left before your exam. This is why it’s important to begin as early as you can to take as much pressure off as you can.
For students who don’t do maths in school during Transition Year, I have a set syllabus I follow, yes. If you are doing maths in school, the priority is making sure you stay on top of what you’re covering at the moment in maths in school, so we focus on that. If that is going okay, I normally cover a topic you’ve had difficulty with before, which you’ll usually decide upon. This link details a Mathematics module for Transition Year.
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