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“We also had a parent’s meeting at his school earlier this week.  I am pleased to say that his maths teacher was very impressed with not only his work, but also his attitude toward it.  I can only say that this is because of the wonderful service you and your colleagues have given.  Thank you so much for this.  Ellis is really enjoying his time with you and also seeing how well he is doing and this has resulted in a positive attitude towards learning.” James (parent) 2021
James Hannon
I was told at school that Harrison had fallen about 2 years behind in reading, writing and spelling. Harrison took to it straight away.  He has made fantastic progress and is meeting all his targets.  He loves the points and prizes that he collects for working so he comes out buzzing after every session!
Mrs S McGee
“I would just like to say I have nothing but praise for I Love to Learn and all the tutors, not only has Dottie already improved with her maths work in the time she has been there but her confidence is so much better too. I want to thank you all so much, she has absolutely loved it, and without a doubt I would not hesitate in bringing her back.” Kayleigh (parent) 2021
Kayleigh Nutbeamparent
“Joshua got his GCSE results today and I just wanted to let you know how he got on. He got an 8 in English Language and a 7 in English Literature, he has always struggled with English and wouldn’t of been able to achieve these amazing grades without yours and Adam’s help, if you could please let him know how Joshua done. So once again thank you for all the work you did with him.” Emily (parent) 2021
Emily EvansparentI Love to Learn Portsmouth
Firstly, I would like to thank yourselves and your staff for all your help and dedication to helping my daughter Saoirse with her maths.  She has shown an improvement with her confidence at attempting to handle the mathematics she is give by her school.  And I feel this is due to the staff at your centre, she had a very rough year in Year 4, with her very unsympathetic teacher and you all helped her through that.  For that I’m very grateful.
Mrs R Wall
At the time of writing this testimonial, my daughter has had only 5 sessions and her confidence and ability has increased significantly!  (Now) she talks of enjoying maths and of her abilities in maths instead of her inabilities, participates more in maths lessons at school and is keen to do her maths homework, both from school and from the sessions.  As a parent I am thrilled that her confidence has grown significantly and would recommend I Love to Learn without hesitation.
S BondParentPortsmouth
winner “We had planned to stop the tutoring after the 11+ exam, but with the next lockdown and more disruption to her education, we quickly relented when she literally begged us to continue going! The sessions are adjusted to her needs and she describes them as ‘really fun’ and she likes it that the work is specific to her level and much more individualised than the class work at school.”
Penny Meeking
“Dear Howard Thank you so much for all these lessons you’ve been giving me!  They really have improved my work at school and now I can put all your help to good use with my SATs.  Thank you so much for everything! From Lewis”
Lewis (student)
“I Love to Learn really helped me prepare for my entrance exam.  I give I Love to Learn 10/10.  I Love to Learn helped me understand pie charts, algebra and story writing.  I enjoyed coming to I Love to Learn and would love to come back in the future.”
-Ollie, Student in Portsmouth
We were super happy with your approach and B settled in so well. She looked forward to the tutoring and got a lot out of the sessions. Without a doubt her confidence has grown and I wouldn’t hesitate to use I Love to Learn again in the future. Many thanks, Cat
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Times Tables Competition

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Times tables are really important in math and life. Here’s why:

1. Practical Use: We use multiplication in everyday situations like shopping or dividing things evenly among friends. Knowing times tables helps us quickly and accurately calculate these things.

2. Building Blocks: Times tables are the foundation of maths. They’re essential for understanding advanced concepts in algebra, geometry, and calculus. Without them, it’s harder to solve complex problems.

3. Mental Maths Skills: Memorizing times tables improves our ability to do calculations in our heads. It boosts critical thinking and makes us more confident in our math skills.

4. Academic Success: Knowing times tables helps us understand math better and perform well in exams. They make learning new maths operations easier and give us a solid foundation for higher-level maths.

So, how can we master times tables?

– Firstly, practice! Regularly use flashcards, online games, or math drills to reinforce multiplication facts and improve recall speed.
– Look for patterns and relationships between numbers. This helps us understand the logic behind times tables and makes solving problems easier.
– Don’t forget to make it fun! Find creative ways to practice, like creating songs or using manipulatives, to make learning times tables enjoyable.

Remember, mastering times tables is key to excelling in maths and everyday life.

Competition Time

So, let’s see how fast can you roll the times tables on your hands?  Roll them through, time yourself and enter our competition.

Year 2& 3 roll 2x 5x 10x 11x

Year 4,5 & 6 roll 3x 4x 6x 8x

KS3 roll 7x 9x 12x

Instructions: Hold up your fists like a boxer.  Choose a times table (just the answers) and then from right to left count them on each finger.  Once you get to ten fingers, start again for the last two numbers.

Now, take a look at the video as an example from I Love to Learn Portsmouth.

Look at more examples here on Youtube

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