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The ‘Breakthrough’ Approach

We teach students from 2nd class right through to 6th year. Our approach is about teaching through testing.

Students do on average 15 questions in a given Maths class. Students results are tracked each week. We text parents the results directly after the class so you can keep up on your child’s progress.

The grind is led by an engaging, 600+ point tutor. Do a 45-min class each week, complete your worksheet, follow our curriculum plan, and watch your results climb!

“I found Maths hard in school myself. Now, with our technology, we will make it more engaging and easier for your child to learn.”

-TJ Hegarty

Breakthrough Maths Founder

How It Works

Online Classes

Our classes are online. Students can tune in right from home through a link that we send out via WhatsApp. This is not a boring, drawn out Zoom lectures – this is an immersive class where students complete up to 15 questions a class. It’s active learning.

Testing is Truth

We teach through testing. It’s about less lecturing and more practising Maths questions. The tutor and student will be able see their results live. This allows our tutors to see where your child is struggling and spend extra time on that topic.

1-1 Style Class

In our live classes, you can’t see any other students. It’s just you and the teacher. It’s a safe space to make mistakes without judgement. No need to worry about other students. No need to worry about being called upon – the tutor uses the chat to talk to you. You can ask the tutor questions too by unmuting. And if your child is lost in class – we will know, using all the data. We take care of your child right through the lesson.

Progress Reports

After each class, you will get a text with your students results so that you can see their progress each week. Pupils also have access to a dedicated WhatsApp number to support them outside of our grinds. Simply send a picture of whatever you are struggling with and we will reply as quickly as possible with a personalised video tutorial on how to do it.

Our Tutors

Conor O’Donoghue

Originally from Kerry, Conor is 1st Class Economics and Finance graduate from UCD. He achieved a H1 in Maths in his leaving cert and his love for Maths stemmed from his mother, who was also a Maths teacher. He takes a personal approach to teaching to inspire and encourage young learners.

David Langley

David loves teaching Maths and seeing students reach their full potential. He received an H1 in Maths on his Leaving Cert, and is currently studying Commerce in UCD.

Rachel Hanafin

Rachel is currently studying Finance in UCC. She is one of our very enthusiastic tutors who always works to make Maths fun for her students. She loves Maths and helps students learn how to work through their struggles in the subject so that they too can succeed .

Diarmuid O Sullivan

Diarmuid is one of our tutors from Cork. He has always had a love for Maths and is currently studying Maths at UCC. He has a talent for engaging with students so that they too can learn to love Maths!

Reviews

Sharon Savaille

The best Maths grinds for my child. We did the short crash course before my daughter’s junior cert papers, which I feel gave her that extra confidence she needed.

Aindrea Kelly

Would recommend for anyone who needs help with Maths. Very impressed with the service. Great that the classes are online and recorded in case you can’t attend a class.

F.A.Q.

How To Contact Breakthrough Maths?

Email: info@btmaths.com 
or WhatsApp us.

We have a team working from 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.

Grinds Pricing?

Why is unique about the grinds?

Our platform tailors to your child. We’ll be with them every step of the way through our Live Classes, Worksheets and Tutorials, all accessible in the one place. It’s highly personalised.

What do students receive?

Our service for each child includes unlimited live classes each week, notes, worksheets and recordings. You can also view your child’s progress each week.

Is it a 1-1 Grind?

Yes, it will feel like a 1-1 class. Students only interact with and engage with the tutor.

The tutor can interact with everyone in the class and make sure each child is engaged.

In-person classes?

No, classes are always online.

Topics Covered?

A specific curriculum is made out for each class/year. We always start with Algebra for our Secondary School students, as this is their biggest challenge. We focus on problem-solving and the basics of numbers for our Primary School students. Our curriculum is made by qualified primary and secondary school teachers and state examiners.

Class Duration?

Our classes are 45 to 50 minutes long. 

Is it on Zoom?

No. We use our own platform. The link to the class on the platform is sent to you when you sign up.

Class Requirements?

All you need is a piece of paper, a pen and ideally a laptop or iPad. Phones work, but they are not great.

Founder’s Story

TJ Hegarty

I really struggled with Maths in school. I hated being lectured to – I was lost in class.

I worked hard and achieved 600 points in my own leaving cert by force of will. I started to teach Maths grinds after that while in college.

In 2020, I set up Breakthrough Maths to help others solve the problems I had experienced in school with Maths.

Maths is a skill. Our platform are built off years of research to make learning Maths effective. It’s mymission build something that can impact every student at home in Ireland.

TJ Hegarty
Founder and CEO

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