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How Parents Can Help Their Child Overcome Maths Anxiety
By responding to emotions first and guiding children with patience and understanding, parents can help turn maths from a source of stress into a space for confidence and growth.
How Can Parents Tell Whether Their Teen Has Maths Anxiety?
Mathematics anxiety doesn’t always show up as poor grades. Discover how it reveals itself through stress, avoidance, or emotional reactions. By paying attention to patterns in how your teen feels and behaves around maths, parents can spot early signs of anxiety and respond with understanding rather than pressure.
Why Maths Anxiety is Hard to Escape
For many children, maths anxiety feels like being stuck — surrounded by rules, symbols, and expectations, with no clear way out. The harder they try to escape on their own, the more trapped they can become. Understanding this is the first step in learning how to help.
What Is Mathematics Anxiety? A Gentle Guide for Parents
When maths brings tension, worry, or fear, it’s not always about ability. Many children experience mathematics anxiety, an emotional response that can affect how they engage with maths. This gentle guide helps parents understand what maths anxiety is and how it shows up in everyday moments.
Why Mathematics Becomes So Difficult: The Challenge of Solving New Problems
Maths can suddenly feel overwhelming for teens and that’s normal. As problems become unfamiliar, it’s not about knowing less, it’s about learning to think differently. This post explains why struggle is part of real mathematical learning.
Why Maths is so Hard for Teens: Understanding Maths as a Language
Many teenagers who struggle with mathematics aren’t struggling because they lack ability or effort. They’re struggling because mathematics is a language — one that is compact, precise, and unforgiving in ways most other subjects are not.
Make Your A-Level Maths Mock Work for You — Before and After
Your A-Level Maths mock exam isn’t just a checkpoint; it’s a powerful diagnostic tool that can dramatically elevate your overall performance if you approach it with the right mindset. Here’s how to get the maximum benefit before, during, and after your A-Level Maths mock.
Make Your GCSE Maths Mock Work for You — Before and After
GCSE Maths mock exams aren’t just practice. They’re an essential tool for diagnosing weaknesses, building confidence, and shaping a much more effective revision strategy for the real exam. When approached properly, your mock can become the single most useful stepping stone toward a stronger final grade.
A-Levels vs IB: Understanding the Differences in Maths
A-Levels or IB: which is better for maths? Discover how each programme approaches depth, breadth, and assessment, and find out which pathway best fits your learning style and university goals.
Ten Top Tips for Tackling GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths success isn’t about memorising formulas, it’s about understanding how maths works and practising smartly. This post shares ten practical tips to help you build confidence, avoid common mistakes, and strengthen your core skills.
Is Your Child Ready for GCSE Maths? A Guide for Parents
How can you tell whether your child is ready for GCSE Mathematics, and what can you do if you feel they need extra support? This guide will walk you through the signs of readiness, the common challenges, and the strategies you can use to give your child the best possible foundation.
Are You Ready for A-Level Maths? A Guide for Students
A-Level Mathematics is one of the most demanding A-Levels. So how do you know if you’re ready? And if you are, how can you set yourself up for success? This guide is designed to give you a clear picture of what to expect, what skills you’ll need, and how to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Why Every Ambitious Student Should Consider A-Level Maths
Choosing A-level Mathematics is picking one of the most respected and valuable qualifications you can take at this stage. Yes, it’s challenging. Yes, it will stretch you. And yes, you’ll probably meet at least one question in every paper that makes you rethink your life choices. But here is why it is worth your time and effort …
3 Big Reasons GCSE Maths Matters for Your Child’s Future
GCSE Maths is far more than a compulsory subject on your child’s timetable. It builds skills they’ll use throughout life, opens doors to future study and careers, and even shapes the way they think and solve problems. Here are three big reasons why GCSE Maths really matters for your child’s future.
Is mathematics invented or discovered?
Is mathematics invented — something humans made up? Or is it discovered — something that already exists, waiting for us to find it? Let’s explore both sides of the argument …
Maths: top 5 mistakes to avoid on exam day
Avoid common maths exam errors with these 5 expert strategies. Learn how to manage time, prevent calculation mistakes, and maximise your marks under pressure.
How to best spend the days before your maths exam?
Preparing for a maths exam requires a strategic approach that maximises your understanding, retention, and problem-solving speed. In the days leading up to your exam, your focus should be on reinforcing concepts, sharpening skills, and managing stress effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to optimise your preparation.
Helping your child overcome maths anxiety: a guide for parents
Maths anxiety is a common issue that can negatively impact a child’s confidence, academic performance, and overall attitude towards mathematics. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of maths anxiety, its impact on children, and practical ways parents can help overcome it.

