Group Revision Sessions

The prelims can give a huge boost in confidence towards the final exam, as well as being a key opportunity to consolidate knowledge and build skills. Schools generally impose a 30% prelim score as a benchmark for progressing to the final exam. Although we can’t review everything in 5 hours, we aim to hit the topics that are likely to appear on the exam. The focus of the day will be practicing key techniques rather than theory. Attendees will be issued additional practice questions to continue their preparations following the session.

     National 5 Maths: January 4th or 10th (either date), 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00

     Higher Maths: January 4th or 10th (either date), 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00

     Venue: The Inkwell, Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place, Elgin.

     Cost: £100 with a £25 deposit to book and the remainder requested prior to the revision day.

     Practical Stuff: Students should bring a pen or pencil, paper or jotter, and a calculator and are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Please note the onsite cafe is not open on weekends and the venue will be closed over the lunch break. I’ve given a 90 minute lunch break to allow time to go out.

The focus of the final exam revision course is for students to work lots of practice questions to help build key skills, consolidate knowledge and increase confidence. The total classroom time is 15 hours over 3 days and we’ll cover all of the key techniques that are likely to appear on the final exams. Mostly students will work through carefully selected questions with guidance and support from the instructor but some group teaching will also take place. Each student will receive individual attention to pick up any issues in their work and improve their chances for the final exams. Throughout the three days, tips, tricks and exam strategy will be shared with students. Additional questions will be provided each day to allow students to do extra work if they wish – or these can be used for final exam prep. Solutions for these additional questions will be posted online.

     National 5 Maths: March 31st – April 2nd, 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00 each day

     Higher Maths: April 7th – 9th, 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00 each day

     Venue: The Inkwell, Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place, Elgin.

     Cost: £200 with a £50 deposit to book and the remainder requested prior to the day.

     2024 Schedule: National 5          Higher

Practical Stuff: Students should bring with them a pen or pencil, paper or jotter, and a calculator and are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. I’ve given a 90 minute lunch break to allow time to go out but students are welcome to use the onsite cafe or to bring their own lunch to eat onsite.

The focus of the study day is to allow students to practice question types that are sure to be on their final exam. Students will primarily work carefully selected past exam questions from recent and older papers, as well as individually created questions. Additionally, tips, tricks and exam strategy will be shared with students to help maximise their chances. Additional questions will be provided to allow students to continue their preparations at home. Step by step solutions for these additional questions will be posted online.

     National 5 Maths: May 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 10th, 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00

          Higher Maths: May 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 10th, 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:00

        Venue: The Inkwell, Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place, Elgin.

     Cost: £100 with a £25 deposit to book and the remainder requested prior to the day.

 Practical Stuff: Students should bring with them a pen or pencil, paper or jotter, and a calculator and are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Please note the onsite cafe is not open on weekends and the venue will be closed over the lunch break. I’ve given a 90 minute lunch break to allow time to go out.

Gary Thomson has a First Class BSc Hons in Pure Mathematics (The University of St. Andrews) and an MSc (The University of Edinburgh). He brings a deep theoretical understanding of the courses he teaches but aims to deliver them in a light-hearted and accessible manner with a focus on boosting students confidence. In addition to his academic training he has tutored many hundreds of students on a 1-1 basis and in small group and classroom settings. He also creates and runs online Maths programs in a range of key skills and advanced topics. He is a subject matter expert on National 5 and Higher Maths and is hugely experienced in supporting students to achieve their goals in these courses.

Please use the below form if you have any questions about our Maths revision courses or to book a space. Alternatively email directly to gary@mymathsguy.com