Author Archives: Talgo Maths
A Guide to Levelling up Your IB Math Exam Prep
Has the International Baccalaureate (IB) Math exams got your child’s head (and yours!) in a spin? We know the exam looms like a huge mountain, but we have some effective tips and strategies to help your child fulfil their potential and conquer ...
Tips for Parents Trying to Decode the IB Diploma (IB DP) Math Puzzle...
Tips for Parents Trying to Decode the IB Diploma (IB DP) Math Puzzle If you are reading this, chances are you have a child preparing for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and are trying to make some sense of the International Baccalaurea...
The Ultimate IGCSE Math Studying Timetable
The Ultimate IGCSE Math Studying Timetable Wake up and smell the adrenaline, kids - exam season is just around the corner! That’s right, if you’re preparing for your IGCSE or O/L examinations, the next big exam session (the Summer or May/Ju...
#Mathspiration: Why Girls Belong In STEM
At Talgo, we believe in shattering stereotypes and spreading the belief that anyone can do math, regardless of gender! In many parts of the world, girls have historically been excluded from STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics). T...
10 Essential IGCSE Math Skills To Master
Kids who don’t enjoy math will find that math can get more confusing with each IGCSE lesson, so they usually feel overwhelmed and stressed leading up to the exam. If your child has mastered the fundamentals of mathematics from primary to middle sc...
Talgo’s Essential Guide to IGCSE Mathematics: Which Exam Option To Choose?...
If your child is studying in a school that offers the British curriculum, they will likely sit for their IGCSE math examinations when they reach the ages of 14-16. Many parents call us overwhelmed, seeking advice on which Math IGCSE exam option to...
What is Ed-tech, and How can my Child Benefit from it?...
Parents, think back to your time in high school. Does a desk scattered with pens and papers and a teacher standing in front of a blackboard come to mind? Today’s classrooms are nothing like that! Today, tablets and Kindles have replaced pens ...
The Difference A Good Math Teacher Can Make
If you’ve scrolled through our website, you’d probably have noticed that one of our favourite phrases is “If you’re struggling with math, it’s never because you’re a bad student - there just might have been wrong with the way you’ve bee...
Why I Became A Math Teacher
Savindri Talgodapitiya, the founder of Talgo Education, has a stellar record as an academic and professional. She graduated with an MMath (Honours) from the University of St Andrews and an MSc in Financial Mathematics from the University of Leeds. ...
Our guide to choosing the perfect math tutor
Our guide to choosing the perfect math tutor We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again - if you’re having trouble understanding math, there’s nothing wrong with you. There is a higher chance the way you’ve been taught math is to blame. ...