Factors, Prime Factors and Multiples: What's the Difference?

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 16/09/2026

A simple GCSE maths explanation of factors, prime factors and multiples, including factor trees, index notation and an easy way to remember the difference.

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Anxiety at returning to school

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 10/09/2025

What can I do to support my child when they are anxious about returning to school for a new school term?

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Changing the Subject

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 20/11/2024

Is changing the subject a thing in maths or is it just a means of procrastinating? In this explanation we will show you that it is a thing and how it is done. I hope it helps

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Converting Mixed and Improper Fractions

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 12/11/2024

This is something that a lot of people struggle with so I thought I'd make a quick post to try and explain it. I hope it helps

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