TMUA Tutoring

TMUA is an exam taken by applicants to a number of universities for courses in mathematics, computer science and economics. Some universities require the test to be taken and consider scores when making offers; others give candidates with a good score reduced offers.

TMUA consists of two papers, each with 20 multiple choice questions, which are taken consecutively. Paper One involves applying the maths you know to unfamiliar problems. Paper Two is focussed more on reasoning skills and basic mathematical logic.

Many students find the Paper Two, in particular, is difficult to get used to so TMUA requires a lot of effort to prepare for, even with the support of a tutor. My role as a private tutor for students taking TMUA is threefold: providing guidance to direct this preparation, introducing unfamiliar techniques and concepts, and providing support when students are unable to make progress themselves.

To discuss how best I can support you to success in the TMUA, book a free consultation today.

About Me

My name is Shyam Chandarana. I graduated recently from the University of Cambridge with a bachelors degree in mathematics. I have been tutoring since 2022, with students of all abilities. Having taken TMUA myself, and I know the knowledge and skills needed to succeed with this tricky test.

My name is Shyam Chandarana. I graduated recently from the University of Cambridge with a bachelors degree in mathematics. I have been tutoring since 2022, with students of all abilities. Having taken TMUA myself, and I know the knowledge and skills needed to succeed with this tricky test.

My Approach

TMUA has an extensive banks of past paper questions (unlike for GCSE/A Level) which form the basis of our sessions, along with extra material to get used to the style of Paper Two. I generally alternate between sessions where we focus on a particular concept and questions related to that concept and sessions where we consider a variety of questions, to get used to the idea of choosing applicable techniques. Some students will also benefit from in-depth sessions on some of the Paper Two material. Closer to the test dates, we move to focussing on exam technique and full past papers.

I usually provide questions to look at in advance of each session. There is no expectation that students are able to solve all the questions, and they form the basis of our discussion.

When should I start TMUA preparation? In my view, the best time to start intensive TMUA preparation is in June of Year 12, after you have completed the internal exams your school uses to determine predicted grades. If you are not yet at this point, you would be better suited to problem solving sessions for university admissions.

What if I am also taking the MAT? Preparation for the MAT can be integrated with TMUA sessions. Preparation for one is very helpful in preparation for the other, so the extra time required to prepare for both should be manageable.

Timing, Frequency, and Logistics

If you are only taking TMUA, I recommend one 60 minute session a week. If you are also preparing for TMUA, I recommend one 90 minute session a week. Particularly strong students may need less support so we can adjust frequency as required. We will work together to identify what will be most effective following your first session.

Most sessions take place virtually on Whereby, an online video conferencing platform. You will need a graphics tablet to be able to write on. For more information on technology requirements, click here. In-person sessions are available in some parts of Greater London, subject to an upcharge. To discuss this possibility, book a free consultation, providing your postcode in the comments field.

Book a free consultation today to discuss how best I can help you succeed at STEP.