I am a firm supporter of the importance of examples when studying maths: only via examples can you learn if you have comprehended the topic. Mathematics is far from just finding out formulas and equations by heart!
At lessons we will explore the topics that you require support with via worked examples, building up your confidence and skills until you can solve them individually.
Mathematics does need an academic basis, but the technical information could be made much more appealing by connecting them with tasks.
To determine your progression, we will decide on a means to track your enhancement, which will be different for every person. You might wish to be able to take on a particular style of enquiry much more regularly, or to solve exam-style enquiries. Whatever it is, we will certainly work in the direction of smaller goals on the way there, to help you to value the improvements you are making.
I have actually currently finished many years of studying maths, and with that comes a great number mathematics examinations! In time I have found out strategies that assist me to do to the best of my ability, even under anxiety. Together we can figure out what will benefit you, and also create your personal arsenal of tactics to assist you succeed in the exam.
Inevitably, I don't think that there is a real one-size fits all method to learn maths, however by training one-to-one I believe that there is a technique for everybody.