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The ‘Breakthrough’ Approach

We teach students from 3rd class to 6th year. Our approach is about teaching through testing.

Each class students complete 15 questions. We tracj their progress and text you their results. Parents are always kep in the loop.

With an engaging tutor and a solid plan, your childs results steadily improve.

“Picture a class that moves at your pace, fits your shedule and shows your progress. That’s what we deliver fro students, from the comfort of their home”

TJ Hegarty

Breakthrough Maths Founder

How It Works

Online Classes

Our online classes let students learn from home. No boring Zoom lectures – this is an immersive class where students complete up to 15 questions a class. It’s active, effective learning.

Testing is Truth

We focus on testing, not lecturing. It’s more practice, less talk. With live results, our tutors pinpoint where your child struggles and gives extra attention where its needed.

1-1 Style Class

In our live classes, its just your child and the teacher – no distractions, no judgment. Your child can ask questions freely and we monitor their progress closely. We ensure they are supported right through the class.

Progress Reports

After each class, you will get a text with your students results so that you can see their progress each week. We will track how many classes they attend and how much they are improving each week. The truth is in the tests!

Our Tutors

Conor O’Donoghue

Originally from Kerry, Conor is 1st Class Economics and Finance graduate from UCD. He achieved a H1 in Maths in his leaving cert and his love for Maths stemmed from his mother, who was also a Maths teacher. He takes a personal approach to teaching to inspire and encourage young learners.

David Langley

David loves teaching Maths and seeing students reach their full potential. He received an H1 in Maths on his Leaving Cert, and is currently studying Commerce in UCD.

Rachel Hanafin

Rachel is currently studying Finance in UCC. She is one of our very enthusiastic tutors who always works to make Maths fun for her students. She loves Maths and helps students learn how to work through their struggles in the subject so that they too can succeed .

Diarmuid O Sullivan

Diarmuid is one of our tutors from Cork. He has always had a love for Maths and is currently studying Maths at UCC. He has a talent for engaging with students so that they too can learn to love Maths!

Reviews

Sharon Savaille

The best Maths grinds for my child. We did the short crash course before my daughter’s junior cert papers, which I feel gave her that extra confidence she needed.

Aindrea Kelly

Would recommend for anyone who needs help with Maths. Very impressed with the service. Great that the classes are online and recorded in case you can’t attend a class.

F.A.Q.

How do I contact Breakthrough Maths?

Email: info@btmaths.com 
or WhatsApp us.

We have a team working from 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.

How do you 2 topics per week?

We cover 2 different topics each week, and students choose which ones to focus on.

Every Sunday, you’ll receive a text with the week’s plan. One topic will be more advanced, and we’ll clearly indicate which one. This method ensures we cater to students of all abilities.

How do unlimited classes work?

A big benefit of our classes is the fact you can join any of the 4 classes we have on, Mon-Thursday. And everything is recorded too.

For example, for 3rd year students, class is at 6:30pm Mon-Thurs. Join any class, any evening!

The fact that we cover 2 topics per week means that you can really push your learning in Maths.

Grinds pricing?

Family discount?

Yes, there is a 12.5% discount for families.

It works out at €260/month for 2 students enrolled with us.

What is unique about the grinds?

Our platform tailors to your child. We’ll be with them every step of the way through our Live Classes, Worksheets and Tutorials, all accessible in the one place. It’s highly personalised.

What do students receive?

Our service for each child includes unlimited live classes each week, notes, worksheets and recordings. You can also view your child’s progress each week.

Is it a 1-1 Grind?

Yes, it will feel like a 1-1 class. Students only interact with and engage with the tutor.

The tutor can interact with everyone in the class and make sure each child is engaged.

In-person classes?

No, classes are always online.

Topics covered?

A specific curriculum is made out for each class/year. We always start with Algebra for our Secondary School students, as this is their biggest challenge. We focus on problem-solving and the basics of numbers for our Primary School students. Our curriculum is made by qualified primary and secondary school teachers and state examiners.

Class duration?

Our classes are 45 to 50 minutes long. 

Is it on Zoom?

No. We use our own platform. The link to the class on the platform is sent to you when you sign up.

Class requirements?

All you need is a piece of paper, a pen and ideally a laptop or iPad. Phones work, but they are not great.

Founder’s Story

TJ Hegarty

I really struggled with Maths in school. I hated being lectured to – I was lost in class.

I worked hard and achieved 600 points in my own leaving cert by force of will. I started to teach Maths grinds after that while in college.

In 2020, I set up Breakthrough Maths to help others solve the problems I had experienced in school with Maths.

Maths is a skill. Our platform are built off years of research to make learning Maths effective. It’s mymission build something that can impact every student at home in Ireland.

TJ Hegarty
Founder and CEO

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