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Have a sneaky peek at some of our GradeBusters’ Maths Courses Our Maths Courses are tailored for 5 years old up to adults. We have developed our own powerful learning system to ensure success. Did you know there are only 12 key organising principles, that you need to understand to pass your Maths GCSE exam? That’s why we focus on teaching these 12 principles through understanding.

- + - = 3p3 5p3 6r 2r 2p3 + 4r “Get five of those things called p3.” “Get set to take ...” Let’s put a blue line down the middle of the grid to separate the p3 counters and the r counters. “Three of those things called p3.” “Get set to get ...” “Six of those things called r.” “Get set to take ...” “Two of those things called r.” r r p3 p3 r “Count how much is on the grid.” r x2y p3 x2y x2y p3 x2y “Two of those things called p3 and … p3 r p3 x2y x2y … and four of those things called r.” r r

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Have a sneaky peek at some of our GradeBusters’ Problem Solving Courses We cover a wide range of concepts from capacity, data handling, money, time, distance, speed, sharing … ... the list is endless. Our Problem Solving Courses help students apply their mathematical understanding in real life context.

Our learning system is applied to How do I make a quarter? Our learning system is applied to real-life context ÷ “Get one counter …” “… cut it into four parts.” “All parts the same size.”

“… split the 1 litre scale into four parts.” ml 1000 750 500 250 How do I make a quarter of a litre? “Get one jug with a 1 litre scale …” “… split the 1 litre scale into four parts.” “All parts the same size.”

1/8 of 32 = 4 4 girls The red bit is an eighth of the circle. 4 4 4 4 The whole circle represents 32 girls. How many girls are represented by the red bit? 4 4 4 4 4 4 1/8 of 32 = 4 4 girls 4 4

Geometry is an integral part of the Maths Curriculum Measuring pie charts. Geometry is an integral part of the Maths Curriculum How many degrees for the red bit? 500

Have a sneaky peek at some of our GradeBusters’ English Courses Spelling, punctuation and grammar are interwoven into all of our English Courses. Sessions are designed to ensure all students succeed. Skills are continuously revisited to ensure secure understanding.

Animated stories to engage young students Sam enjoys playing with his toy balls. Animated stories to engage young students

To show a letter or letters are missing Omission To show a letter or letters are missing Regular reinforcement ensures retention what is what i s becomes it is becomes it i s there is becomes there i s

Ownership/possession - Tells you who owns it Add ‘s to a singular noun to make it a possessive noun: John s dog. Tom s doughnut. The monkey s bananas.

We cover a wide range of genres Purpose What is the writer wanting the reader to understand? Aim/What you intend. Here are some examples. To inform letter of complaint explain the positive reasons to lose weight Persuade Entertain a story Record personal diary

“He was a furry wobbler and friendly as toast.” amicable caressible affable caressible “He was a furry wobbler and friendly as toast.” From ‘You’re a bad man Mr Gum’ by Andy Stanton cordial affectionate Draw a brainstorming cloud around the evidence. Brainstorm words to describe Jake the dog’s character.

Our academic success, is accelerated by raising self-esteem and belief Today’s quote … Our academic success, is accelerated by raising self-esteem and belief Promise me you’ll remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think. (A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)

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