Matt Johnson

My sessions are structured, highly interactive, and designed to replace maths anxiety with absolute clarity. Rather than passively watching solutions or memorising formulas, you will actively engage with the mathematical ideas behind every method.

Lesson Structure & Dynamic

The Diagnostic Warm-Up (5–10 mins): We kick off with a short retrieval activity to activate prior knowledge, assess retention, and pinpoint any foundational gaps before moving forward.

Mastery Breakdown & Visual Modelling (15–20 mins): Using interactive digital whiteboards, carefully designed representations, and spiral variation tasks, we dissect key concepts. By changing one small variable at a time, you quickly spot underlying patterns and understand why the maths works.

Guided to Independent Application (20–25 mins): We transition from step-by-step scaffolding to tackling multi-step exam problems, focusing on reasoning, efficient working methods, and avoiding classic pitfalls.

Review & Takeaways (5 mins): We consolidate the key insights from the session, identify personal target areas, and agree on lightweight follow-up practice to lock in learning.

What We Focus On

Conceptual Depth: Moving past rote memorisation so you can tackle unfamiliar, context-heavy questions with ease.

Exam Technique: Translating marks schemes, decoding command words, and structuring clear, step-by-step written working for maximum marks on Edexcel, AQA, and OCR papers.

Metacognitive Skills: Learning how to self-check, spot errors early, and think like a mathematician under timed conditions.

Format & Environment

Interactive Online Platform: Smooth, real-time shared workspace where both student and tutor write, annotate diagrams, and work through problems simultaneously.

Low-Stakes, High-Progress Atmosphere: Every question is welcome. Sessions are calm, supportive, and paced entirely around your learning needs—pushing you toward high achievement without the stress.