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3 Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-p2-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy these topics?\u003c\/strong\u003e Algebraic fractions and probability with algebra are two of the topics students most often leave blank on Higher papers. Neither came up on Paper 1. Both require the same underlying skills but in different contexts, and this session teaches both properly so your child isn't guessing the method under pressure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mht-p\"\u003eThese are the topics that separate Grade 7 from Grade 8 and 9. Algebraic fractions require solid factorisation skills applied in a new context. Algebraic probability means setting up equations from probability language. Most students have never been taught either topic beyond the basics. This session changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eWhat You'll Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topic-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlgebraic Fractions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifying algebraic fractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding and subtracting with different denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiplying and dividing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving equations with algebraic fractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExam-style questions including quadratic denominators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-topic-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlgebraic Probability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up probability equations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree diagrams with algebraic expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving for unknowns with conditional probability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined event questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJoin the session\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via the link sent after booking. Device, pen, paper and scientific calculator needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTopic 1: Algebraic Fractions (45 mins)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull method from simplifying to solving. Quadratic-based questions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5-minute break\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort break between topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTopic 2: Algebraic Probability (40 mins)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up and solving from probability contexts. Tree diagrams with expressions covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-card good\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 10 or 11 Higher students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeting Grade 7, 8 or 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper 1 already sat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to tackle the harder algebra questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-fit-card alt\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMight Suit Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents still working on basic factorisation — this session builds on that skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents needing ongoing support — \u003ca style=\"color: #c9a84c;\" href=\"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/collections\/online-tuition-exam-prep\"\u003eview tuition packages\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-num\"\u003e£20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-price-detail\"\u003eSingle session. Friday 29th May, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Book the \u003ca style=\"color: #0d1b3e; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/products\/may-half-term-gcse-maths-higher-full-week-bundle\"\u003efull week for £75\u003c\/a\u003e and save £25.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mht-h2\"\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-bio\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadam is a QTS qualified teacher with a Master's in Education and over 3,000 hours of tutoring experience across 120 families. 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Will they manage this session?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eThe session works best for students who are reasonably confident with basic algebra and factorisation. If algebra in general is a significant gap, a one-to-one session before the exam would give better results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mht-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the last session of the week?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mht-faq-body\"\u003eYes. Day 5 closes the May Half Term series. 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