About Us

In 2005, Colette set up a centre for children who were falling behind in maths, whether because they were failing in school or they were lacking confidence in their own ability.  The responses were wonderful, with the most common comment from children being:

'Why doesn't my teacher teach like this?'

Many people find maths difficult subject or think they can't do it but that could be down to how they were taught.  When the right materials and methods are used,  everyone starts to see good results.    MathsBuddy's approach is to:

  • Establish what your child or student really knows and where they start to falter.
  • Decide the next step that has to be taught and use the right materials.  This will help them 'see the mathematics'.
  • Link the written and the practical work so that your child makes the connection between the two.
  • Look at related problem solving situations to ensure they can apply the work that they have learned.  

Classes are offered to primary and post-primary students during term time as well as during the very successful and popular week long Summer Schools.

Through schools and fostering associations, MathsBuddy also advises parents on how to work with, and support, their children at home.    N Ireland