Welcome

Since the first lockdown I have been tutoring mathematics online. Having taught and tutored in a multitude of settings over 20 years (nearly half my working life as I am in my early 60's), I am impressed with how it has gone so far. Not only have I tutored online in a private capacity, I have delivered many lessons involving up to twenty students at a time for a college I worked at (until August last year). My specialist subject is mathematics and I hold a PGCE to teach it up to 18.

BREAKING NEWS ...

To commemorate Mathodical's 20th Anniversary (October 2023):

I have decided not to tutor exclusively online anymore, with immediate effect. After 3 years I have chosen to offer, once again, face-to-face tutorials.

Subject to geographical limits and a higher rate (to cover associated costs), I am making available some additional weekly tutorial slots in person. The plan is to open up Sundays (See the Face-to-Face Charges tab above for the 'map') If ... and I sincerely hope that this does not happen! ... we have another national emergency, these new students would have the default option of reverting to online tutorials at the reduced rate.

For new customers:

I cannot guarantee success ... and never have done! What I do offer is a better chance of success ... and because my students might succeed at one level they might progress onto the next ... and so on . Eventually they may want to take up a career in one of the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and provide us, as a country, the very people that we so desperately need!

Homework is set and expected to be done (returned back to me by email) so that it may be incorporated into the next tutorial. For online tutorials I use a visualiser (basically a downward-facing webcam) so that the student can see what I am writing. Although not essential, it is recommended that the student also uses one. This would help me readily check their workings, layout, etc. Sometimes used in conjunction with a package (often free, although not for me!) that splits their viewing screen up into one or more windows, this (in my opinion) makes a more interesting way of delivering content and helps in creating a bond between us ... although, I stress, use of this package, by you, is optional. 

A textbook may also need to be purchased (unless you are using one I already have). This will vary on the syllabus of the course (e.g. GCSE, IGCSE, A'level, etc.) My recommendations will be discussed during preliminary discussions with you and, occasionally, I buy the same book to match one that the student already uses. Please note that I do not teach A'Level Further Mathematics.

For full T&C's (and there aren't that many!), please click on the relevant 'Charges' tab above. 

Book an optional free online consultation (Subject to availability ... time-wise) Probably lasting about 20 minutes, this is an ideal way of finding out about the service and for you to discover exactly who you are dealing with.  Ask me questions. I, too, will do likewise. I would rather ensure we embark on the right footing from the start.  At this moment I have slots for several more students. Online tutorial slots are available on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sunday slots will be dedicated to face-to-face tutorials.   

Online consultations can be at any time, providing I am not tutoring and am near my computer.  For the consultation you will need a code which I can provide when you initially phone or email. If you would rather not have an online consultation,  preferring a simple phone call instead, that is fine. 

The best way to contact me is by phoning my mobile number:  07504 990897   If you can't get through, just drop me a text with your phone number and name, or e-mail me at mathodicalproductions@gmail.com

Thank you for reading.

Philip A K Wade, BSc (Hons) Math Sci (Open), PGCE

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