5 Critical Mistakes that turn Grade 6/7 GCSE students into struggling A Level students

The Essential Guide for Parents of Students Who Were 'Good at Maths' .... Until A Level

🎯 Discover why high-achieving GCSE students suddenly struggle

📚 Get actionable solutions to turn things around

⏰ Perfect timing before Year 2 begins

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Amy - Qualified Maths Teacher

10+ years experience • GCSE & A Level specialist

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What You'll Discover Inside

These aren't just 'study tips' – they're the specific patterns I see every year that sabotage capable students.

The biggest mistake is misusing past papers. Download the guide to read about the other four.

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Surface-Level Understanding

Why memorising methods that worked at GCSE becomes a trap at A Level, and how to build real mathematical understanding.

2

Ineffective Practice

The 20/80 rule that transforms study time from busy work into genuine skill building.

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Avoiding Difficulty

Why comfort zones kill progress and how to use the "discomfort principle" strategically.

4

Misusing Past Papers

The right way to use past papers for learning (not just testing) – where the real gold is hidden.

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Negative Mindset

Breaking the self-fulfilling prophecy that keeps capable students stuck in struggle mode.

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Bonus Solutions

Quick Action Steps you can implement immediately, plus insights into my 12-Week Recovery Programme.

This Pattern Affects So Many Students

Does this sound familiar?

"They thought A Level Maths would be straightforward after doing well at GCSE. Now they're facing disappointing grades and there's growing anxiety..."

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Parent of Year 12 Student
Grade 7 GCSE → Struggling at A Level

"I can follow along with examples, but freeze when a question looks even slightly different. I feel like I 'get it' in class but then panic in tests..."

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Year 12 Student
Previously confident in maths

You're Not Alone

This affects hundreds of capable students every year. The good news? It's completely fixable when you know what to address.

Don't Let Year 2 Slip Away

The transition from GCSE to A Level catches so many students off guard. But with the right approach, your child can get back on track before it's too late.

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Identify the Problems

Understand exactly what's going wrong

2
Apply Solutions

Use the specific strategies that work

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See Results

Watch confidence and grades improve

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