Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Monday, 12 December 2016
Don't be put off by previous attempts
Don't be put off by previous attempts
Many candidates don't make it in mathematics for the first time. Statistics shows that less than 30% of the candidates do well in November Mathematics Exams.
Maybe you have tried many times and failed the Exam and are considering a resit in next June or Nov Exams. It's not time to get discouraged by previous results.
The most important thing in this case is to learn from mistakes. We fail because we make mistakes in our study or in the exams.
It maybe that
- you didn't cover important areas of the syllabus
- you couldn't finish the exam
- you are not that good in maths
- you hate the subject
- you couldn't find a better tutor.
- or YOU SIMPLY DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.
It's time to reconsider and look out for the best ways to deals with your mistakes and weaknesses.
What do you think failed you in your last attempt?
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Android App for Maths Lessons (Zimsec)
As mobile penetration rate increases in the region, so is the uptake of digital products by many consumers. Education sector is not an exception and many students are enrolling for online and mobile learning.
Contact: WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
I have been offering video lessons on zimsec syllabus through YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp since 2014 and the uptake of lessons is increasing as many students and candidates in Diaspora are relying completely on these lessons.
We have helped hundreds if not thousands through our video lessons, blogs and ebooks. Majority of these students were successful in their final exams.
However, many more discover the service late or after writing exams. This shows that there is need to expand distribution channels and methods.
Other students are not on facebook and dont visit the internet often. Others access the service through WhatsApp only and many more are not on WhatsApp due to many reasons.
We thought it best to introduce an android app that will be available soon on Google Play.
Students will be able to stream and download video lessons, exercises and expected answers, ebooks, blog links and social media pages.
The app will have four to six FREE basic Maths topics for O Level Zimsec syllabus. Lessons for other subjects will be added as we progress.
The app will be also available as an apk for those who cant download on google play.
For more information
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Difference between Exam Coaching and Tutoring
There are many people who can teach mathematics at any level and have not been a Teacher or trained for the profession. Its either they did well in the subject or enjoy the discipline.
Many students and candidates dont understand the difference between a tutor and an exam coach. They might be all teachers but coaching goes a step further to ensure that candidates answer questions as expected and prepare for exam specufic content.
The difference:
A tutor/teacher teaches you just maths principles and usually follows the title page of the textbook.
He ot she makes sure students and candidates know every chapter in the textbook but doesnt look much into exam areas.
A coach identifies Exam specific areas and concentrate on the exam questions and syllabus structure. He is there is to find the easiest, fast and accurate ways of dealing with exam questions.
Exam coaches are not concerned with completion of the syllabus but coverage of principles of regular exam topics or questions.
They identify your weakness and capitalize on your strength. They 'spot' the exam and can handle a poor performing candidate in less time than expected.
Who needs a Tutor/Teacher.
Teachers introduces new things to students. They guide the class in the study of a topic and uses textbooks.
School pupils and slow leaners definitely need a teacher. They need basics and indepth knowledge of every principle.
Who needs a Coach?
School leavers and working class need exam coach. They are familiar with some of the concepts. What they need is just how to use them in an exam situation.
Students who need to excel in Math also need a coach. Coaches find it very easy to make a student pass with an 'A', since they are quick to grasp concepts and have more time for revisions.
Many students and candidates dont understand the difference between a tutor and an exam coach. They might be all teachers but coaching goes a step further to ensure that candidates answer questions as expected and prepare for exam specufic content.
The difference:
A tutor/teacher teaches you just maths principles and usually follows the title page of the textbook.
He ot she makes sure students and candidates know every chapter in the textbook but doesnt look much into exam areas.
A coach identifies Exam specific areas and concentrate on the exam questions and syllabus structure. He is there is to find the easiest, fast and accurate ways of dealing with exam questions.
Exam coaches are not concerned with completion of the syllabus but coverage of principles of regular exam topics or questions.
They identify your weakness and capitalize on your strength. They 'spot' the exam and can handle a poor performing candidate in less time than expected.
Who needs a Tutor/Teacher.
Teachers introduces new things to students. They guide the class in the study of a topic and uses textbooks.
School pupils and slow leaners definitely need a teacher. They need basics and indepth knowledge of every principle.
Who needs a Coach?
School leavers and working class need exam coach. They are familiar with some of the concepts. What they need is just how to use them in an exam situation.
Students who need to excel in Math also need a coach. Coaches find it very easy to make a student pass with an 'A', since they are quick to grasp concepts and have more time for revisions.
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Few tips on sets
Sets are paper 2 regulars and might contribute significantly in the coming November exams since there were not tested much in June. Candidates should prepare for Set(2) to garner more marks on the topic.
There are few tips on how to master the topic, i will break them into 4 parts
(i) Venn Diagram
there is much need to understand the Venn diagram since everything will be centered around the concept. Candidates should bear in mind that Venn diagrams present sets in a logical manner. If you can easily interpret symbols of the sets, you can also easily grasp venn diagrams.
Things that must be mastered on the concept are:
#1 Intersections
#2 only parts
#3 unions
#4 complements
(ii) Algebra in Sets
candidates should understamd how to deal with Algebra in sets. This is one of the areas the Exam always test. You must throughly master this area to score signioficantly on the topic
(iii) Numbers in Algebra
You might be required to find the 'value' of the universal set or any of the subsets. You must be in a position to know how to find n(s) and n(universal) given certain conditions
(iv) shading the Venn Diagram
Know the parts of the Venn diagram and what each part represent in sets. Many questions from both papers test this area often
NB: There are video tutorials, lesson notes and an ebook on these areas.
For more information, WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
There are few tips on how to master the topic, i will break them into 4 parts
(i) Venn Diagram
there is much need to understand the Venn diagram since everything will be centered around the concept. Candidates should bear in mind that Venn diagrams present sets in a logical manner. If you can easily interpret symbols of the sets, you can also easily grasp venn diagrams.
Things that must be mastered on the concept are:
#1 Intersections
#2 only parts
#3 unions
#4 complements
(ii) Algebra in Sets
candidates should understamd how to deal with Algebra in sets. This is one of the areas the Exam always test. You must throughly master this area to score signioficantly on the topic
(iii) Numbers in Algebra
You might be required to find the 'value' of the universal set or any of the subsets. You must be in a position to know how to find n(s) and n(universal) given certain conditions
(iv) shading the Venn Diagram
Know the parts of the Venn diagram and what each part represent in sets. Many questions from both papers test this area often
NB: There are video tutorials, lesson notes and an ebook on these areas.
For more information, WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
Friday, 5 August 2016
Two most ignored concepts on Locus
Locus is a very important topic in Mathematics, Zimsec syllabus. it contributes more than 8% of final exam mark and is now being tested in all the papers. Candidates ought to continually practice loci until the final exam exam to perfect their skills and garner more marks in both papers.
however, many candidates focus on basic construction of angles and shapes. there are more than 6 concepts that are tested on locus
1) construction of angles
2) construction of a shape
3) locus of equidistant points
4) bisection of line and angle
5) point that creates a shape of equal area
6) shading parts that are closer or larger
Candidates should also know these two concepts.
7) incircle
8) circumcircle
These concepts can be tested directly or indirectly and are constructed from bisections of angles and shape sides.
Do you need an ebook that explains these concepts in detail?
Request on WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
however, many candidates focus on basic construction of angles and shapes. there are more than 6 concepts that are tested on locus
1) construction of angles
2) construction of a shape
3) locus of equidistant points
4) bisection of line and angle
5) point that creates a shape of equal area
6) shading parts that are closer or larger
Candidates should also know these two concepts.
7) incircle
8) circumcircle
These concepts can be tested directly or indirectly and are constructed from bisections of angles and shape sides.
Do you need an ebook that explains these concepts in detail?
Request on WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Paper 2 Regulars: General/Consumer Arithmetic
Paper 2 Regulars: General/Consumer Arithmetic
this is one of the most ignored topics during exam preps. Most students and teachers overlook some of the areas tested in the second paper on the topic.
This topic includes ratios, mixtures, proportion, percentages and fractions, basic mensuration and a bit of algebra.
The questions give a scenario that might involve use of paint on a given area or sharing of a quantity. Unfortunately, most students miss this.
The other area is that of calculating discounts , past or future cost or prices of a given item.
How to master the topic.
The most critical areas of the topic(s) can be mastered by acquiring following skills
* formation and/or use of equations
* use of ratio to find costs, prices or allocations
* use of percentages principles in calculating costs and prices.
* application of fractions to the given scenario
The value of questions
This topic might contribute between 2 - 6% of the Exam, that is 3 to 12 marks in paper 2. It is important to master this topic to score more in both papers
Writing Exams this Nov?
Sign up for free revision notes and past exam questions with solution (PDF only)
# watch videos on our YouTube channel
# You can also register for our online tutorials to receive video lessons, daily exercises and weekly tests on the topic
WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
this is one of the most ignored topics during exam preps. Most students and teachers overlook some of the areas tested in the second paper on the topic.
This topic includes ratios, mixtures, proportion, percentages and fractions, basic mensuration and a bit of algebra.
The questions give a scenario that might involve use of paint on a given area or sharing of a quantity. Unfortunately, most students miss this.
The other area is that of calculating discounts , past or future cost or prices of a given item.
How to master the topic.
The most critical areas of the topic(s) can be mastered by acquiring following skills
* formation and/or use of equations
* use of ratio to find costs, prices or allocations
* use of percentages principles in calculating costs and prices.
* application of fractions to the given scenario
The value of questions
This topic might contribute between 2 - 6% of the Exam, that is 3 to 12 marks in paper 2. It is important to master this topic to score more in both papers
Writing Exams this Nov?
Sign up for free revision notes and past exam questions with solution (PDF only)
# watch videos on our YouTube channel
# You can also register for our online tutorials to receive video lessons, daily exercises and weekly tests on the topic
WhatsApp +263 733 796 118
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