The new A Level specification is particularly challenging and many schools are having to rush to get through the content in time. There are also very few past papers to practise.
I am familiar with all aspects of the new course (Pure, Mechanics and Statistics) and I also have a bank of many thousands of differentiated practice questions by topic - these questions will not duplicate those used in school.
Not all schools have the funding to be able to devote many lessons to Further Maths as a fourth A Level, let alone offer regular Oxbridge preparation classes.
I have taught Further Maths (particularly Further Pure, Mechanics and Decision) and run Oxbridge preparation classes for a quarter of a century and I enjoy helping high-flying students to explore the finer points of the subject.
How I can help
Hello! I'm Dr Tim Price, an experienced online Maths tutor who has spent over 25 years helping students aged 11–18 build confidence and achieve their potential.
I tutor UK Higher GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and Further Maths, as well as Oxford and Cambridge entrance preparation. Whether you're aiming for top grades or simply trying to make sense of topics that have never quite clicked, my lessons are calm, patient and friendly, with plenty of encouragement along the way.
How online lessons work
Lessons take place using a shared online whiteboard alongside an audio connection. We work together through past papers, exam questions and specially prepared worksheets, writing and annotating on the same whiteboard just as we would if we were sitting side by side.
You'll be able to revisit the whiteboard between lessons and can save a permanent copy whenever you wish, making it easy to review what we've covered.
You can join lessons from almost any computer or tablet with a web browser. A touchscreen or graphics tablet with a stylus makes writing on the whiteboard easier, but it isn't essential, and there's no need for a webcam.
My teaching approach
I believe that understanding why something works is just as important as knowing how to solve it. My aim is to help students become confident, independent mathematicians rather than simply memorising methods.
Over the years I've developed lots of practical tips and memorable ways of thinking about topics that students often find difficult. I also provide plenty of carefully chosen practice questions, together with full solutions, so that students can continue making progress between lessons.
I'm also the author of the popular MATHSprint worksheet generator, used by schools across the UK and around the world. It allows me to create targeted practice material tailored to each student's individual needs.
A little about me
Before becoming a teacher, I studied Mathematics at Oxford University, graduating with a First Class degree before completing a doctorate in Chaos Theory and spending two years as a research scientist in Paris. Although I enjoyed research, I realised that I found helping people learn even more rewarding, so I moved into teaching in 1993.
I taught first at Westminster School in London and then at a local independent school until 2019, working with students of all abilities. Alongside classroom teaching I ran Oxford and Cambridge preparation classes and coached successful UK Mathematics Trust competition teams.
Today I'm a full-time tutor and educational software developer, based in Market Lavington. Outside work I enjoy running, juggling, and singing with (and writing music for) Lavington Community Choir.
Where?
All lessons are online. You can use almost any device with a web browser, although a tablet or touchscreen device (or a graphics tablet with a stylus) makes writing on the shared whiteboard much easier.
When?
I offer one-hour online lessons between 9am and 9pm (UK time), Monday to Saturday. Please get in touch with your preferred times and I'll let you know my current availability. I don't normally tutor during the summer holidays, but I do teach throughout the Christmas and Easter breaks.
What's included?
Every lesson includes my preparation time, personalised practice material, revision notes where appropriate, regular feedback on progress and email support for Maths questions between sessions.
(I won't do your homework for you, though!)
Testimonials
Here are some recent unsolicited comments from parents and students.
Mr & Mrs C.
We wanted to thank you for all your efforts with our son, helping him achieve his goal. Signing up for Dr Tim's tutoring was such a great decision, this time was the highlight of our son's week!
Dr Tim's amazing depth of knowledge and experience was so very helpful and it meant he could answer all the many questions our son had. We found Dr Tim very supportive and reliable and we would heartily recommend him.
Mrs A.D.
We're delighted to have found someone with the expertise and combined with teaching skills, of course! The resources you have provided will prove exceptionally useful too.
Mrs N.C.
J. was really excited to be receiving your guidance again and came home really happy and buoyed up about her work - a relief to us too as we have been really concerned over the past term over her decreasing confidence in Maths and the subjects which require such skills.
Mr A.C.
I could not let the moment pass without contacting you to say a big thank you as S. secured an A in maths. You nurtured her through GCSE and understood her, filled in the gaps and gave her the confidence to face the A level with your support and encouragement.
I just wanted to say thank you. S. is an excellent result of your teaching, I hope you will share in the joy of her achieving what she wanted and your considerable part in getting her there.
Mrs M.H.
I just wanted to e-mail on behalf of us all to thank you very much for all of the hard work that you have put in with J. since last year. I know from J. that your tutoring has helped his learning and improved his confidence in the subject greatly, in what have been strange times.
Mr G.L.
M. enjoyed his session today. His words were "that’s the most I’ve ever learned in 2 hours"
Pricing
My rates are the same for all levels of tutoring; I bring the same level of experience and commitment and I offer the same degree of support regardless of the stage a student has reached in their learning.
Your daughter or son may like to team up with a friend in the same class to share tuition sessions and reduce the cost. This works best if the two students are of similar ability and wish to go over the same topic areas.
Get in touch
If you would like to book tutoring sessions, discuss your child's requirements in greater detail or ask any other questions then please do contact me using the form below.
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16 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4AG
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01380 813702
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tutor@drpricemaths.co.uk