KS3 Maths Methodology
Topic-by-topic explainers for KS3 maths — written the way Professor Pi teaches.
Expanding Brackets in KS3 Maths: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to expand brackets in KS3 algebra — the distributive property, single brackets, double brackets, and the four traps that cost students marks.
How to Solve Linear Equations in KS3: The Socratic Approach
Solving linear equations in KS3 maths — the balance method, step by step, with the three error patterns that cost most marks.
Ratio and Proportion for Year 8: A Clear Guide
Ratio and proportion in KS3 maths — what the difference is, how to share in a ratio, scale recipes, and solve direct-proportion problems.
Mastering Negative Numbers in KS3: The Mental Model That Sticks
Negative numbers in KS3 maths — adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing — with a mental model that survives until A-level.
KS3 Probability Explained: From Coin Flips to Real Decisions
Probability in KS3 maths — calculating chance, listing outcomes, and the two errors that confuse most Year 8 students.
KS3 Algebra Foundations: The Skills You'll Use Forever
The five algebra skills Year 7 and 8 students need to master before GCSE — substitution, simplifying, expanding, factorising, and solving.