Breakthrough Maths

Meet Tom Comer, the newest addition to our content team. Based in Newry, Tom is currently studying math and economics at Trinity College. He’s no stranger to us, having previously taught math with great success. Now, he’s focused on crafting the perfect math lesson and developing teaching methods for our new platform. We’re thrilled to have him on board. #edtech #maths

We are back 💯

Meet Inga Bourke Mullaney, our Head of Content. With a background in both engineering and drama, Inga combines creativity with precision. Originally from Dublin, now based in London, she holds a master’s in engineering from Trinity College. Inga is dedicated to developing math questions and applying the science of learning to enhance our teaching methods. She’s a key force behind our content strategy. #edtech #maths

Meet Aoife McLoughlin, our software engineer. Aoife joined us from Trinity with a master’s in mechanical engineering. After tutoring for us, she decided to take on a new challenge—learning full-stack software engineering from scratch. Under the guidance of our CTO Jag Gunawardana she's quickly mastering the ropes. We’re all about investing in young talent who are interested in startups 💪🏻 #softwareengineering #edtech

Surprising LC Maths 2024 Facts 👇 - 25 bonus points for a H6 (40-49%) - Pass mark for Higher Level is now 30% - Only 1% failed HL Maths These stats seem great, but grade inflation will challenge future students. I broke it down on 96fm—listen here 👇 https://lnkd.in/etbzX8Gs

The most beautiful e-mail we ever have received 👇 20% in February transformed to 80% by June. Wow 🥹

A huge shoutout to our Head Teacher, David Langley! Over three days, David taught over 750 students each day — massive effort! Some great feedback: - "Loved how patient he was." - "He made the maths seem easy." - "I slowed down more with David. It really helped." 📅 Reminder: Our weekly grinds start on September 2nd. Don’t miss out - book your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ejFJP6S5

Excited to share that we’re now teaching Maths as Gaeilge! 🎉 With 47,000+ students in primary Gaelscoileanna and 12,000+ learning Maths trí Gaeilge in secondary schools, the demand is growing. We’re offering: ✅ Christmas and Easter revision courses ✅ Worksheets and notes as Gaeilge ✅ Online weekly grinds as Gaeilge All created by our fully qualified, lán Gaeilge Maths teachers. Grinds re-starting Sept 2nd. Interested? Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/emZdyiek

My thoughts on why students struggle with Maths. 1. It’s Cumulative Maths is like Jenga — each piece builds on the last. Miss one, and the whole thing wobbles. Skip a section, and you’re stuck when the next topic comes around. 2. Numbers Feel Strange Students rarely use numbers daily. They feel weird, and most don’t even know where to start. 3. We Hate Failure Maths is all about messing up — try, fail, learn, repeat. Unlike English say, where answers are subjective, Maths gives you instant feedback, and that can crush confidence. *Picture is from the comments on our Breakthrough Maths TikTok Videos.

4th & 5th Year: The Key to Getting Ahead 5th year is no joke. I remember the endless workload, the jump in homework, and constant tests. It was intense. Here’s some quick advice: 1. Don’t Treat TY as a ‘Doss Year.’ TY might feel like a break, but don’t waste it. Focus on tough subjects, start 5th-year topics, and take it seriously. Progress now means less stress later. 2. Don’t Drop Too Soon. Higher Level subjects are tough, but don’t rush to Ordinary Level. Give yourself the time until Christmas to adjust before making decisions. 3. Don’t Cram. Start studying early and consistently. You can’t cram for this. Think of it like building a Jenga tower—steady and deliberate. Leave it too late, and it all comes crashing down. You can’t cram for this. Hope this helps any parents reading 🙏