International Sudoku Day 2025
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International Sudoku Day 2025

The Fascinating History of Sudoku: From Numbers to a Global Phenomenon

When most people hear the word Sudoku, they immediately think of neat grids of numbers in newspapers, apps, or puzzle books. But where did this mathematical game come from, and how did it become the worldwide favourite it is today?

Early Beginnings

Although Sudoku is often associated with Japan, its roots go back further. The concept of number-placement puzzles can be traced to 18th-century Switzerland, where mathematician Leonhard Euler invented Latin Squares—grids where numbers or symbols appear only once in each row and column.

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A’Level Maths available from September 2025
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A’Level Maths available from September 2025

Hello everyone, I'm excited to announce that I will be delivering A'level Maths tuition again this year from September.

Tuitiion is designed for Year 12's looking for a strong start to their A'levels, offering the support they need to conquer the jump from GCSEs to A'level with ease.

We will be following the Pearson Edexcel board, starting with the first two modules of Algebra. A copy of the textbook and workbook to be used will be provided as well as ample exam paper practice.

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Generative Ai Certification: Advocating for Innovative Modern Tuition
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Generative Ai Certification: Advocating for Innovative Modern Tuition

The latest technological innovation, tools, learning theories, techniques and best practice is such important part of what I do as a tutor. That also involves understanding the new AI landscape we find ourselves in, acknowledging both the potential benefits and limitations, and most crucially evolving myself as a tutor, educator and professional in response to this new world of opportunities.

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Barriers to learning as experienced by teenagers and young adults
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Barriers to learning as experienced by teenagers and young adults

Teenagers can face several common barriers to learning, which can hinder their educational progress and academic success both in the classroom and in a personal tuition setting.

Some of these barriers include:

1. Lack of motivation: Teenagers may struggle with a lack of motivation, which can be influenced by various factors such as disinterest in the subject matter, low self-esteem, or a lack of perceived relevance to their future goals.

2. Peer pressure: The influence of peers can be a significant barrier to learning. Teenagers may feel pressured to conform to social norms or engage in activities that are not conducive to their educational pursuits, leading to a distraction from their studies.

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