The decision year.
Standard or Advanced? Can they handle Extension? What does each choice mean for the ATAR, for university, for their future? Year 10 is where these questions become urgent — and where the right guidance changes everything.
99% of students are with me for years, with multiple siblings — so open slots are rare!
Hi, I'm Tim.
15 years in business. Not your typical maths tutor. A few things that set me apart:
- → Educational psychology first — understanding why you learn is just as important as how you learn
- → Building thinkers, not memorisers — adaptable, AI-resistant students who know how to solve problems they've never seen before
- → The bigger picture — high school is about learning to climb mountains you haven't faced yet
"Should I choose Standard or Advanced?"
It's the biggest question of Year 10. Standard feels safer but limits options. Advanced is harder but opens doors to medicine, engineering, and commerce. The right answer depends on the student — not just what the school recommends.
"We don't want them to close any doors."
The senior school system is complex and the stakes feel high. Which course maximises their ATAR? What do universities actually require? Tim has helped hundreds of families navigate this decision — and he gives you a straight answer, not a hedge.
The three things that matter in Year 10.
Master the content, make the right subject choice, and enter Year 11 with a head start.
The Right Subject Choice
Tim helps you weigh Standard vs Advanced vs Extension based on your child's ability, goals, and university aspirations — not just what feels safe.
Stage 5 Mastery
Gaps from Years 7–9 get exposed in Year 10. Tim identifies and closes them before they derail subject selection or Year 11 performance.
Year 11 Head Start
Students who finish Year 10 ahead of the curve enter senior school with the confidence and habits that make senior school manageable, not overwhelming.
When families trust the process early, results follow.
Tim's students have ranked 3rd in NSW for Standard Maths and Top 20 in NSW for Advanced Maths. Three have been named School Dux. Six have finished in the top 5 of their grade.
The students who achieve those results don't start in Year 12. They start in Year 10 — or earlier. There's no shortcut, but there is a clear path. Tim knows it well.
Subject selections won't wait.
Get the right advice before the forms go in. A free conversation with Tim costs nothing — the wrong subject choice can cost years.
Tim's students typically stay 3–4 years, through siblings, friends, and family referrals. Spots open rarely — and usually don't last long.