For students in Craigavon who find maths difficult — and it's one of the most commonly struggled-with subjects — targeted dedicated support makes a measurable difference. Topics like percentages and number work trip students up year after year. Tutors we partner with break these concepts down, fill gaps from earlier years, and build towards exam-ready confidence.
Getting Started
If your pupil in Craigavon needs maths support, we can help. Speak with us to discuss their current level and we'll suggest the right tutor and approach. No hard sell — just an honest conversation about what tutoring can achieve.
Maths at Lurgan College
Northern Ireland's CCEA maths specification has its own structure and emphasis. Tutors we partner with in Craigavon are familiar with the CCEA GCSE and A-Level maths papers and know what examiners expect. For post-primary students, we focus on the specific topics and question styles that appear on CCEA papers, building both mathematical understanding and exam confidence.
KS1 and KS2 Maths
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Craigavon, tutors we partner with focus on number bonds, times tables, fractions, and the reasoning skills tested in Key Stage 2 assessments. A child who arrives at secondary school without these foundations will find it increasingly difficult to keep up. Our approach for younger students balances structured practice with engaging activities, building confidence without pressure.
A Typical Session
Each session lasts around an hour. The tutor works through concepts with your pupil, sets practice problems, and reviews previous work. There's no one-size-fits-all script — sessions are shaped by what the student actually needs that week. For students preparing for GCSEs, we use practice papers from CCEA to build familiarity with the format. For younger students, we focus on number confidence, mental arithmetic, and problem-solving strategies. Progress is shared with parents so you can see improvement building week by week.
Independent Learning
Effective studying is a skill that many pupils were never explicitly taught. A good tutor does not just explain the subject — they model how to approach unfamiliar material, how to self-test, and how to manage time during revision. For Craigavon learners, these habits compound over time, meaning the benefit of focused teaching extends well beyond the immediate grades.
A Note for Parents
Tutoring works best when there is clear communication between the tutor, the learner, and the family. In Craigavon, we encourage parents to share what they observe at home — frustration with homework, avoidance of certain topics, comments about lessons. This context helps the tutor target the right areas. We also keep families informed of what is covered each week, so there is never any guesswork about whether things are on track.
Addressing the Gaps
The most common areas where Craigavon students need maths support are percentages, number work, and graphs and functions. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of percentages often leads to problems with equations and inequalities later on. Tutors we partner with identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on test strategy: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on CCEA papers.