Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. Here is a sample of the TMUA tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas.
Greg
Greg is a professional tutor with a stellar academic record - he achieved a first class Masters degree at Imperial College London. He has tutored with us full-time since leaving University, amassing over 8,000 hours of lessons and helping over 170 families.
Gregory
Gregory is a passionate mathematician who has tutored for over 6 years. He is also an artist and sculptor. He aims to make learning maths interesting and fun.
Daniel
Daniel is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate. He has a stellar academic record and is currently completing a PhD at King's College London.
Feedback on the Maths tutors we work with
"Rizwaan has been an outstanding A level maths tutor. Despite being academically able, the disruption caused by the pandemic had resulted in our daughter becoming totally disengaged, lacking in motivation and underperforming. In barely two months he managed to motivate our daughter to realise her true potential and raise her grade from a D to an A*. He rapidly identified the gaps that needed to be filled and set an intensive programme of work that needed to be done alongside the tutorials. Equally importantly he always expected nothing less than her best efforts. Thankfully this input brought an end to 18 months of her being in ‘cruise control’ and working at levels well below her capabilities. This approach resulted in a new sense of motivation, and a belief that all was not lost. Exceptional results rapidly followed. Rizwaan’s teaching is of extremely high quality. He had endless patience and kindness in mentoring our daughter through the final couple of months. Our only regret was not having him on board earlier! We highly recommend Rizwaan as a maths tutor. He is truly exceptional."
Mother of an A level Maths student"I was preparing for an University entrance exam for which I needed to learn a specific syllabus. Rick helped me to understand this syllabus and clearly explained the concepts in a very articulated manner. Rick also helped me go beyond the level expected for the exam, which allowed me to develop a greater range of Mathematical skills particularly relevant for my future studies in Maths. More so, Rick taught me the skills necessary to do well in my test, which I did, and also encouraged a greater appreciation for the subject. I would highly recommend him as a tutor in Mathematics."
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A Guide to the TMUA
This guide is for anyone applying to a university programme where applicants must first complete the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA). In the sections below you can find out if you need to sit the test and how you go about doing that. There is also some advice on how best to prepare for the test and how important the test will be to your application to study mathematics at university.
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What is the TMUA?
The TMUA is a two and a half hour mathematics exam which seeks to test mathematical ability when using mathematics in novel applications and using reasoning and deduction, both important skills for any aspiring (applied) mathematician. Select courses at Bath, Cambridge, Cardiff, Durham, Lancaster, LSE, Nottingham, Sheffield, Southampton and Warwick require applicants to sit the TMUA.
Why choose Keystone for TMUA tuition?
Keystone has over a decade of experience providing tuition to children who want to apply to some of the UK’s top universities.
The TMUA tutors we work with are experienced in the intricacies of the Test of Mathematics University Assessment. Preparation for entrance to university begins in the Sixth Form, and the TMUA tutors we represent are able to provide guidance and support through the process for maths admissions.
We can guide you through every step of the competitive application process to study Maths at university and introduce you to specialist tutors to help from application, entrance tests and interviews.
We also have specialists tutors available for STEP (Maths), A Level Maths, IB Maths and the Maths Admissions Test (MAT).
In Person TMUA Tuition in London
Our tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in London, either at your home or in our premises in Hammersmith, and Keystone Tutors is widely recognised as one of the most professional and trustworthy private tutoring organization in London.
Online TMUA Tuition
Our TMUA tutors are also equally well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and interactive whiteboards to give our online students the benefits of one-to-one tutoring plus easy access to online learning materials. Wherever you are in the world, you can benefit from our high-calibre one-to-one tuition.
Finding the right TMUA tutor for each child
We go the extra mile to match a great tutor with your child and ensure a perfect fit.
When you request a tutor through Keystone we spend a significant amount of time learning about your circumstances. Priding ourselves on how well we know our tutors’ specialist strengths, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where the child is at, their academic ability, their strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to the specific circumstances of the student and your target university.
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
We have a monthly reporting system which is used to update parents on an ongoing basis. The monthly report details:
- the focus of that month’s tutoring
- the form of assessment used
- the student's achievements and areas for further work
- the focus for the coming month
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended by parents.