The Best Way To
Prepare For A
Maths Exam
by Jeevan Singh
Table of Contents
Who Am I?............................................................................................................................................... 3
How The Brain Works ............................................................................................................................. 5
Self-Learning ........................................................................................................................................... 7
The numeracy rate in the UK .................................................................................................................. 8
Visual Learning ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Verbal Learning ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Rote Learning ........................................................................................................................................ 14
The Best Way To Prepare For A Maths Exam ....................................................................................... 16
More Tips & Advice ............................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A – UK Bottom of Maths League........................................................................................... 20
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Who Am I?
I am Jeevan Singh; an author and maths specialist. I’ve studied mathematics for the best part of my life; from KS1 (age 5) right up to degree level (age 21). In June 2013 I graduated with a mathematics degree from a top university – Kings College,
London. Now one of my main aims is to help younger students achieve their maximum potential in this subject. For some people that might