Syed Islam

One thing I've learnt from studying Maths is that a topic can seem really difficult until someone explains it in a way that finally makes sense. That's the approach I want to bring to my lessons. I want students to understand why a method works rather than simply memorising steps to get the right answer.

I try to keep lessons relaxed and interactive, encouraging students to have a go at questions themselves rather than just watching me work through them. We'll go through topics at a pace that suits the student, making sure they understand the basics before moving on to more challenging questions.

At the start of lessons, I'll usually find out what the student is currently working on and where they're struggling. From there, we'll work through examples together before moving on to questions they can attempt independently. I'll also use GCSE past papers and my own revision resources to help students become more familiar with exam questions.

Having recently completed my own GCSEs, I understand what students are going through and can share techniques that I found useful during my exams. I'm always happy to explain something differently or spend more time on a topic if needed. I also think mistakes are an important part of learning, so we'll take the time to understand where things went wrong rather than just moving on.

My aim is to help students become more confident in Maths and eventually feel comfortable tackling questions on their own. I want them to finish each lesson knowing they've made progress and feeling more prepared for their exams.