The imSteyn Blog
Maths tips, study strategies, and curriculum guides for Australian parents and students.
Online Maths Tutor Australia: A Parent's Guide for Years 7 to 12
What to look for in an online maths tutor in Australia, how online tutoring actually works, and which option suits your child's year level and curriculum.
1 May 2026·6 min readNAPLAN Year 7 Maths Practice: A Parent's Guide to Preparing Your Child
Everything Australian parents need to know about NAPLAN Year 7 numeracy. What it tests, how to practice effectively, and how to keep your child calm leading up to test week.
1 May 2026·6 min readCluey vs Mathspace vs imSteyn: An Honest Comparison for Australian Parents
A side-by-side look at three popular maths tutoring options for Australian students. What each one does well, where they fall short, and how to pick the right one.
1 May 2026·7 min readSelective School Maths Test Preparation: A Practical Guide
What's actually on the selective school maths test, how to prepare effectively, and how to avoid the common traps that catch out capable students.
1 May 2026·7 min readNSW Curriculum vs Victorian Curriculum Maths: What's the Difference?
A clear breakdown of how maths is taught and assessed in NSW versus Victoria, what changes between states, and what it means if your family moves.
1 May 2026·7 min readIs My Child Behind in Maths? A Year 7 Checklist for Australian Parents
A practical checklist to help you work out whether your Year 7 child is genuinely behind in maths, or just adjusting. With clear next steps if they are.
1 May 2026·7 min readThe Quadratic Formula Explained Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to the quadratic formula. Learn when to use it, how it works, and work through examples with clear explanations.
2 Mar 2026·5 min readHow to Calculate Compound Interest: A Simple Explanation
A clear guide to compound interest for students and parents. Learn the formula, work through examples, and understand the difference between simple and compound interest.
22 Feb 2026·5 min readYear 7 Maths: Everything Your Child Needs to Know (Australian Curriculum)
A complete parent's guide to Year 7 Maths in the Australian Curriculum. What topics are covered, what to expect, and how to support your child.
14 Feb 2026·6 min readHow to Calculate Circumference and Area of a Circle
Learn the formulas for circumference and area of a circle. Step-by-step guide with worked examples and common mistakes to avoid.
9 Feb 2026·5 min readVolume of Prisms: Rectangular and Triangular
How to calculate the volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Clear formulas, worked examples and practice tips for Australian students.
24 Jan 2026·5 min readBest Maths Tutoring Apps in Australia (2026)
An honest comparison of maths tutoring apps available to Australian students in 2026. What works, what doesn't, and how to choose the right one for your child.
18 Jan 2026·5 min readWhat Is a Ratio and How to Simplify Ratios
A beginner-friendly guide to ratios. Learn what ratios mean, how to simplify them, and how to solve ratio problems step by step.
6 Jan 2026·5 min readVCE Maths Methods vs General Maths: Which Should Your Child Choose?
A practical guide for Victorian parents helping their Year 10 child choose between VCE Maths Methods and General Maths. What each covers, who it suits, and what it leads to.
19 Dec 2025·5 min readHow Much Does Maths Tutoring Cost in Australia?
A breakdown of what Australian parents actually pay for maths tutoring in 2026, from private tutors to online platforms, with tips on getting value for money.
11 Dec 2025·5 min readPythagoras' Theorem Explained with Examples
A clear guide to Pythagoras' Theorem for Australian students. Learn the formula, work through examples, and understand when to use it.
5 Dec 2025·5 min readHow to Solve Algebra Equations Step by Step
A beginner-friendly guide to solving algebra equations. Learn the balance method, work through examples, and build confidence with algebra.
21 Nov 2025·5 min readHow to Expand and Factorise Brackets in Algebra
Learn how to expand brackets and factorise algebraic expressions. Clear explanations with worked examples for Years 8 to 10.
13 Nov 2025·5 min readMy Child Is Failing Year 7 Maths. What Do I Do?
A practical guide for Australian parents whose child is struggling with Year 7 maths. What causes it, what actually helps, and how to turn things around.
4 Nov 2025·5 min readAngles on Parallel Lines: Corresponding, Alternate and Co-Interior
Learn to identify and calculate angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. Covers corresponding, alternate and co-interior angles.
28 Oct 2025·5 min readSigns Your Child Needs a Maths Tutor
Not sure if your child actually needs maths help? Here are the signs Australian parents should watch for, and when it's time to act.
15 Oct 2025·5 min readHow to Find the Mean, Median and Mode
A simple guide to finding the mean, median and mode of a data set. Includes clear definitions, step-by-step methods and practice examples.
3 Oct 2025·5 min readHow to Read and Create Stem-and-Leaf Plots
Learn how to read, create and interpret stem-and-leaf plots. A step-by-step guide with examples for Australian students.
30 Sept 2025·5 min readHow to Help Your Child With Fractions
Fractions trip up more students than almost any other topic. Here's how to help your child actually understand them, not just memorise the rules.
22 Sept 2025·5 min readHow to Calculate the Area of a Triangle, Rectangle and Circle
Step-by-step guide to calculating areas of common shapes. Covers rectangles, triangles and circles with worked examples and formulas.
8 Sept 2025·5 min readHow to Convert Fractions to Decimals to Percentages
Learn how to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages with clear step-by-step methods and examples for Australian students.
27 Aug 2025·4 min readHow to Calculate Percentages: The Complete Guide
A clear, step-by-step guide to calculating percentages. Covers finding a percentage of a number, percentage increase and decrease, and converting between fractions, decimals and percentages.
14 Aug 2025·5 min readWhat Is Probability? A Beginner's Guide
A simple introduction to probability for students. Learn what probability means, how to calculate it, and common types of probability questions.
5 Aug 2025·5 min readHow to Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Fractions
A step-by-step guide to all four fraction operations. Clear explanations with examples for Australian students in Years 7 to 10.
29 July 2025·5 min readUnderstanding Negative Numbers: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying
A clear guide to working with negative numbers. Learn the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negatives with examples.
16 July 2025·5 min readBODMAS Explained: Order of Operations with Examples
What is BODMAS and how does it work? A clear explanation of the order of operations with worked examples for Australian students.
11 June 2025·4 min read