The jump from 1st year into 2nd year catches a lot of students in maths. Within the first or second week of second year maths, you'll be working on algebra. Often times the teachers will up the ante in the level and standards of algebra that you try and practise. So stuff like:
Last-Minute Leaving Cert Maths Advice With the Leaving Cert just around the corner, the most common question I’ve been asked by my students is: “What should I do now?” Here’s what I’d recommend for the final week leading up to…
The Mocks Are the Worst Part of the Year Mock exams are the worst part of the school year for most students. They put huge pressure on teenagers, create stress in homes, and convince perfectly capable students that they are…
If you’re a student, parent, or teacher gearing up for the new Leaving Cert Maths spec, there’s a lot coming down the tracks from September 2027. The changes are pretty major: new assessment types, new structures, aims to reduce stress,…
The Breakthrough Maths reviews highlight what our goal is: make maths easier for students and boost their grade. We help 1st to 3rd Years build confidence, get exam focused, and learn how to stay calm in exams. If you search…
1 in 20 students have Dyscalculia. That is BS. It’s much higher in reality. When it comes Dyslexia, we know what it is. We know how to spot it. We know how to work with it. Dyscalculia is majorly under-diagnosed…
Good in class, but bad at exams? Here’s my advice Let’s be honest lads – nailing an exam isn’t about knowing the material. It’s about keeping calm when the pressure is on. You can be Einstein in the classroom, but…
Don’t Fool Yourself Studying Maths I can summarise this article into two words: ACTIVE PRACTICE. Good studying is all about working actively. Reading or flicking over notes will do nothing for you. Especially for Maths. Never Cram It’s absolutely pointless.…
“the start is half the battle”
How to Study Maths Effectively This is a quote that we live by here at Breakthrough Maths: “(Study) accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result.” – Bob Proctor We’ll explain all about this in a second, but…
