Mathematics

Why Mathematics Tuition with AHeadStart?

 

• Personalised Mathematics tutoring in Christchurch - one-on-one or in small groups
• Mathematics tuition for all levels -  primary (Years 1-8), secondary (Year 9, Year 10, NCEA, Cambridge & IB) and adult students
• Expert Mathematics tutors - high achieving, excellent communicators with a passion for learning
• Choice of Mathematics tuition plans - select your desired level of guidance, including progress reports
• Convenient Christchurch locations - private home tutoring or at a convenient local library

Contact us for a FREE consultation

Mathematics
 

Mathematics is the study of such topics as quantity, structure, space, and change. Mathematicians seek and use patterns to formulate new theories and then use mathematical proofs to support or oppose these. When mathematical models are accurate and able to mimic the patterns seen in nature or human activity, then mathematical reasoning can be used to make predictions or provide insight into different phenomena.

Using both logic and abstraction, Mathematics developed from counting, measurement, the study of the shapes and motions of physical objects, and calculations. Humans have used Mathematics applied to practical uses for as long as written records exist.  It can take years, or even centuries, of investigation and modelling to complete the research needed to solve complex mathematical problems.

Some mathematicians work in the field of pure mathematics, without having any application in mind. However, practical applications for insights in pure mathematics occur once the significance of the discovery is realised. Applied mathematics has led to completely new mathematical disciplines, for instance, game theory and statistics.

Mathematics is essential in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and the social sciences.

Primary & Adult Mathematics/Numeracy
 

Mathematics is a subject that is commonly frustrating for children and adults alike, despite being used in almost all aspects of every day life. This means it’s so important for every one to understand what mathematics is about and the ability to tackle it.

At AHeadStart, our tutors will guide you or your child through structured tutorials, building on current abilities.

Our primary and intermediate school students, as well as adults, develop important Mathematics skills such as:

• Basic facts, including times tables
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Geometry and statistics
• Foundational algebra to prepare them for high school

NCEA Mathematics
 

Level 1
The curriculum of Level 1 Mathematics comprises three externally assessed topics, the Algebra MCAT assessed in September without calculators, and numerous internally assessed topics. Students learn a selection of these topics based on their ability determined in Year 9 & 10, as well as their particular school's or teacher's preferences. Students with a stronger ability will complete more algebra-based external topics such as geometric reasoning and tables, equations and graphs. Students who find Mathematics more challenging will learn more statistics-based internal or external topics such as chance and data.

Level 2
The curriculum of Level 2 Mathematics comprises three externally assessed topics, numerous internally assessed topics. Students learn a selection of these topics based on their ability determined in Year 11, as well as their particular school's or teacher's preferences. Students with a stronger ability will complete more external topics such as algebra and calculus. Students who find Mathematics more challenging will learn more statistics-based internal or external topics such as probability.

Mathematics with AHeadStart
 

“Hi Melanie,
Just thought I would let you know Ryan’s results for NCEA. Ryan was endorsed overall in Merit. He got individual subject endorsements as well. He passed every external which was amazing considering he was so sick! So proud of him.
With the subjects Hayden helped Ryan in I couldn’t believe he got a Merit in Mechanics because he failed his practice exam and he had found the subject difficult.
Maths Excellence in Chance and Data and the rest Merits.
Thank you to Hayden for all his hard work. Would highly recommend him as a tutor. Thank you to you also, you are amazing.
Thanking you and Hayden,
Kerrie and Ryan.”

Ryan’s mother Kerrie,
Year 11, Level 1 Science & Mathematics

“George did super well at his prize giving with a maths excellence certificate and overall award for science and we know a lot of that was thanks to Sean.
Thanks, Justine.”

George’s mother Justine
Year 8, Mathematics & Science

All of the following book resources can be purchased at leading bookshops or the following websites:

ESA Publications Store: https://esa.co.nz/

Cengage: https://cengage.co.nz/

StudyPass: https://studypass.com/

Pearson: http://www.pearsoned.co.nz

Level 1
ESA Level 1 Advancing Mathematics & Statistics Study Guide
ESA Level 1 Mathematics & Statistics Learning Workbook
​ESA Level 1 Achieving Mathematics & Statistics Learning Workbooks
ESA Level 1 Mathematics & Statistics AME Workbook

Nelson Cengage Walker Maths NCEA Level 1 Internals & Externals

StudyPass NCEA Level 1 Mathematics

Pearson Gamma Mathematics: NCEA Level 1
Pearson Gamma Mathematics Workbook: NCEA Level 1
Pearson Gamma Fundamentals Workbook: NCEA Level 1
Pearson Numeracy: NCEA Level 1

Level 2
ESA Level 2 Mathematics & Statistics Study Guide
ESA Level 2 Mathematics & Statistics Learning Workbook
ESA Level 2 Achieving Mathematics & Statistics Learning Workbooks
ESA Level 2 Mathematics & StatisticsAME Workbook

Nelson Cengage Walker Maths NCEA Level 2 Internals & Externals

StudyPass NCEA Level 2 Mathematics

Pearson Theta Mathematics: NCEA Level 2
Pearson Theta Mathematics Workbook: NCEA Level 2