Year 9 student Lily focused on building confidence with algebraic techniques, especially simplifying expressions and solving for unknowns.

For Year 11, Alex explored financial mathematics by working through annuities and compound interest calculations using real-life scenarios.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Grace reviewed key concepts from the HSC 2017 exam paper, clarifying her understanding of advanced trigonometry and data analysis questions in preparation for upcoming assessments.

In Year 12 Maths, a lack of confidence during exams led to second-guessing and overcomplicating problems—one tutor noted, "she knows the content well but freezes up and shuts down under pressure," which resulted in lower marks despite solid preparation.

In Year 8 algebra lessons, forgetting steps for rearranging equations meant she would get stuck mid-problem until prompted.

At the primary level, missed homework and unorganised written work (for example, skipping working out place value or leaving times tables incomplete) made it harder to spot patterns and build lasting recall. The result: time spent re-explaining basics rather than moving forward.

A Heatherbrae tutor noticed a big shift in one Year 11 student who used to rely on tree diagrams for probability questions—now she can work out outcomes confidently without them.

In Year 8, another student had previously struggled with rates and ratios but now solves these problems easily after focused sessions.

Meanwhile, a primary student made noticeable progress telling time: after needing repeated help, she completed an entire worksheet independently and quickly converted between analogue and digital times.

Last week, a high schooler who found network diagrams daunting finished her assignment with clear, accurate drawings and even tackled the hardest question on her own.